Victoria’s makeover: ‘100 years of mining’
A major rare earths producer says Victoria’s image as a mining powerhouse could be restored as companies rush to dig up mineral sands.
Climate Change
HESTA sends message to male-dominated boards
Super fund HESTA has warned the largest listed companies it intends to vote against male directors of boards with low female representation.
Australian start-ups offering AI and energy solutions finding favour with investors
‘Growing efficiently’ had become the new mantra of venture capitalists, who are keen to back early-stage start-ups in the climate technology and AI space.
Super fund ART to pressure companies on emissions
Australia’s second largest super fund will target 88 listed companies to slash their carbon footprint and link the pay of its own investment team to climate metrics.
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Santos pitches $21bn merger for net zero
Santos chief Kevin Gallagher says the Oil Search merger would give it the bulk to handle and prosper from an urgent global focus on tackling climate change.
AGL faces investor heat on climate
A major proxy adviser has backed a shareholder resolution calling for AGL to disclose greater climate disclosures.
IFM puts infrastructure on green path
IFM Investors chief executive David Neal reckons the $174bn fund is leading the way in decarbonising its infrastructure portfolio.
Renewables to power Boral’s path to net zero
Boral will shift to renewable energy sources and explore carbon capture and storage technologies on its path to slash its carbon emissions.
Climate a tough sell for CEOs: KPMG
Chief executives are facing greater pressure from investors to sell their green credentials, according to a global survey from accounting firm KPMG.
Banks warn of risk to funding
CBA institutional boss Andrew Hinchliff says a ‘wall of money’ means the bank must have a risk framework to deal with climate change.
‘Don’t like it’: Barnaby Joyce snaps at reporter
Barnaby Joyce has accused a journalist of berating him at his first major press club address since returning to the Nationals’ leadership.
Ampol to offer carbon-neutral petrol, diesel
Ampol has started signing up business customers to its first carbon-neutral fuel offering as more companies commit to net zero emissions goals.
BlueScope options for carbon cuts limited
High electricity and natural gas costs have cut off potential options for BlueScope Steel to reduce carbon emissions at its Port Kembla steelworks.
Landmark ruling on climate change
The biggest polluters in NSW are on notice after a landmark court ruling aimed at the Environmental Protection Authority.
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