FS Sustainability

CEFC backs 'missing middle' of clean energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   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   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?

Climate Council urges tougher data centre energy rules

VINNY VUCAGO   The Climate Council has welcomed the federal government's commitment to require new large scale data centres to support additional renewable energy but warned the success of the reforms will depend on how quickly the rules are implemented.

HIA backs bold housing reforms

VINNY VUCAGO   The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the Productivity Commission's interim report into housing supply regulation, saying it validates long-standing industry concerns that planning systems, approval delays and infrastructure bottlenecks are constraining Australia's housing supply.

Tokenisation can accelerate sustainability objectives: Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI   Project Acacia identified significant economic growth opportunities with tokenised financial infrastructure in Australia, but the initiative extends further for those that are currently looking for more efficient ways to offset their carbon footprints.

Deloitte launches AI tool to measure value of sustainability

VINNY VUCAGO   Deloitte has launched a new framework and artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform designed to help organisations quantify the financial value of sustainable investments.

Aware Super introduces reproductive health leave

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Aware Super has introduced a new reproductive health leave entitlement for employees, offering up to 12 days of paid leave each year to manage reproductive health conditions and related medical treatments.

CEFC, Aviva Investors partner to afforest Tasmanian wetlands

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is partnering with Aviva Investors and Gresham House to invest $142 million in sustainable forestry plantations in Tasmania.

Wikramanayake exit highlights women leadership pipeline gap: CEW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake's resignation highlights a gap in the economy of not having enough women in the leadership pipeline, Chief Executive Women (CEW) said.

Morgans Financial boost commitment to rural Australia

MATTHEW WAI   Morgans Financial has deepened its relationship with Rural Aid to strengthen support for farmers and rural communities across Australia.

Local sustainable funds fall into outflows: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA   Sustainable funds offered in Australia and New Zealand shed almost US$120 million, ending a three-quarter run of positive inflows, according to Morningstar.

Macquarie AM pumps $627m into a French solar specialist

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Macquarie Asset Management has provided a €350 million ($627m) financing facility, acting as a sole lender and underwriter to CVE, a French renewable energy producer specialising in solar and biogas.

Capella Capital strengthens energy platform with multi-hires

MATTHEW WAI   Capella Capital has welcomed four new appointments to its energy platform, in a move to strengthen capability across renewable energy development, land acquisition, investment and project delivery.

CEFC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI   Clean Energy Finance Corporation chief investment officer of Rewiring the Nation Paul McCartney has been appointed the new chief executive for the group, effective September 18.