Environmental

IFM welcomes demand-side push for low carbon liquid fuels

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
IFM Investors along with Ampol and GrainCorp have welcomed the government's push to establish a demand-side framework to increase the supply of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) in Australia.

Podcast: Leading the battery storage race

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
As governments introduce more supportive energy storage policies and Australia's electricity system continues to transition away from coal, what role do batteries play in renewable energy investing, and why are institutional investors paying closer attention ...

WTW urges firms to stress test Lithium Triangle exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
While lithium has become a strategic input to electrification, supply remains concentrated, politicised and operationally complex, a report by Willis Tower Watson said.

CBA faces shareholder revolt over deforestation risk

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
Nearly 200 Commonwealth Bank shareholders have backed a resolution calling on the bank to create a pathway to become deforestation free ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM).

Podcast: Why ESG matters for this $22bn fund manager

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
As ESG investing faces increasing scrutiny and evolving reporting requirements, how do professional fund managers integrate sustainability considerations into investment decisions without sacrificing returns?

QIC backs Austral to expand copper processing capacity

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
QIC has committed additional $15 million through the Queensland Critical Minerals Fund (QCMF) to Austral Resources to increase capacity at its copper processing facility.

CEFC backs 'missing middle' of clean energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $100 million to unlock the 'missing middle' of Australia's clean energy transition, helping accelerate delivery of mid-scale renewable energy assets.

Podcast: Australia's big bet on green steel

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
As global demand shifts towards low-carbon industries and clean supply chains, does Australia have a realistic opportunity to move beyond exporting raw materials and become a leader in green steel manufacturing?

Ultra low-cost solar need speed and scale: ARENA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) said while solar technologies are improving, the speed and scale of delivering large projects are now the key risks to achieving Australia's ambitions for ultra low-cost solar.

Podcast: Greenwashing 2.0 - The next big risk

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and regulators crack down on misleading environmental claims, is greenwashing becoming less about marketing spin and more about governance, reporting and accountability?