Powell signals rate pause, slams ‘unsustainable’ debt
The US Fed chair’s remarks at a conference, delayed by climate protesters, included rare criticism of US govt debt and admission the bank may have contributed to inflation.
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Amazon’s bid to fit 200 million items into just 50 box sizes
The online retail giant says the reason your single item arrived in a box three times its size was intentional, and that it can sometimes be better for the environment. Here’s why.
Energy, mental health start-ups raise $3.75m
A start-up which can estimate when investors will see a return on renewable energy projects and a platform that measures mental health using smartwatches have raised new capital.
‘Dirty assets’: Outrage over mega mine deal
The sharemarket has cheered the news of a mega mine deal, but environmentalists say it’s a catastrophe for the climate crisis.
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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.
APRA focus on climate change as Covid rages
APRA chairman Wayne Byres has said the financial system has emerged from a turbulent year in good health.
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