Environmental

Carbon footprint impacts on company share price: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The carbon footprint of a company impacts on share price, with greatest potential impact on companies in the utilities, energy and materials sectors, according to new research from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM).

NZ Super adopts new climate change investment risk strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The NZ$30 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super) has adopted a climate change investment risk strategy that they will apply across their entire portfolio.

Fast fashion industry facing sustainability "inflection point": Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
Fast fashion garment brands globally as well as in Australia are facing a potential "inflection point" to their business model, with pressures from increased labour and environmental costs predicted to impact on how companies access factories overseas ...

Connecting off-grid communities with renewable tech: AllGrid Energy

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
AllGrid Energy, an Indigenous-owned and operated company, is implementing a strategy to place solar panel and battery storage systems in remote, off-grid Indigenous communities in Australia.

BHP Billiton ESG downgrade prompts asset owner questions: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
MSCI has given BHP Billiton a red flag in its MSCI Controversies Research and downgraded BHP Billiton in its ESG Rating Research, a move that could impact on the portfolio construction and screens of asset managers and owners around the world.

Opportunities in the Emissions Reduction Fund for the waste industry

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
In the run up to the upcoming fourth auction for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), the Clean Energy Regulator has encouraged the registration of waste management projects for participation in future auctions.

ARENA grants $18m to Queensland combined wind, solar, storage project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to AU$18 million for a project combining solar, wind and battery storage to be built in North Queensland.

IGCC, investors outline climate risks, expectations for automotive sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
A global network of institutional investors, including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has published a guide outlining investor expectations regarding the automotive sector and climate change risks and adaptation.

CEFC, Commonwealth Bank launch energy efficient finance program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched an AU$100 million Energy Efficient Equipment Finance program for Australian businesses.

GRESB updates Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has updated its Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector.