Investors welcomed emission honesty, Boral says
Boral earlier this year said it would have to weaken its 2025 emission reduction targets, but chief executive Vik Bansal said investors welcomed the company’s honesty.
Climate Change
‘Believe it’: Shocking price of insurance
The residents of a flood-ravaged region are facing unimaginable price hikes in the wake of devastating weather events.
Malaysian giant sets ambitious Australian renewables target
Petronas subsidiary Gentari has plans to grow its Australian renewables portfolio to multiples of its current size by 2030.
Vigilantes warn more attacks on the way
The activists, who claim to be behind dozens of tyre-deflating incidents across one of the country’s wealthiest suburbs, have warned they aren’t done yet.
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Climate activist group targets big four banks
Market Forces has lodged shareholder resolutions with nation’s big four banks, calling for an end to billions of dollars in financing for new or expanded fossil fuel projects.
West Beach seaweed plant a multimillion-dollar gas cow
A seaweed-based product designed to reduce greenhouse emissions is set to hit the market soon after an investment of almost $18m from a Silicon Valley investment firm.
Climate disaster costs to hit $73bn
Deloitte has warned insurance costs are set to explode as extreme weather worsens natural catastrophe damages.
Big polluters join net zero carbon push
Big cement makers and aluminium producers have joined the rush to set targets for net zero emissions by 2050.
Macquarie chief calls for faster green energy shift
Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake says renewables are now the cheapest form of new generation in almost every part of the world.
Emerging Victorian disaster must keep PM at home
How could PM Scott Morrison even contemplate attending the Glasgow climate change summit when he may be needed to lead the response to a developing Covid crisis in Victoria.
Super funds turn up the temperature
The nation’s $3.3 trillion superannuation sector will play a key role in engaging with business in the shift to net zero emissions.
‘No’ vote urged on BHP climate plan
Proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewis recommends shareholders reject BHP’s climate transition plan, saying it’s unclear if the targets are science-based.
$19bn fund bid to pump up hydrogen
Australian hydrogen developers want the Morrison government to create a $19bn Net Zero fund to kickstart use of the fuel in heavy industries.
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