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AMP Capital steps into Japanese infra market

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
... infrastructure such as solar photovoltaic generation facilities across Japan, taking advantage of the growing demand for clean energy. "There has been a lot of focus on expanding the renewable energy sector as part of a shift in Japan towards such clean ...

Australian Ethical backs NAB Climate Bond

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014
... Climate Bonds International Standards," Vernon said. An added investment of $75 million is expected to be given by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in the inaugural issue of the Climate Bond.

Don't ditch the RET, instos tell Abbott

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2014
... Australian Financial Review this morning, read: "The savings of more than 10 million Australians are invested in a clean energy future - why undermine the Renewable Energy Target?" While the IGCC has a large number of high-profile investors, there are ...

Global investors call for action on climate change

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2014
... Australian and New Zealand Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), said. "For example, while current investments in clean energy alone are approximately $250 billion per year, the International Energy Agency has estimated that limiting the increase ...

UCA introduces fossil fuel screening

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014
... companies are generally considered too risky," he said. "However, investors can help accelerate the shift towards clean energy solutions. Our policy embraces how society will transition to cleaner energy - discouraging emissions-intensive and unconventional ...

LGS enhances ESG credentials with Green Bond purchase

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2013
... Morgan Stanley and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) - will be used to finance such areas as energy efficiency, clean energy, water management, waste management, sustainable living, environmental services and sustainable public transport. The Green ...

Investors risk being left behind by renewable energy

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
... distracted investors from developments in the renewable energy space which he believes can spark a "new world order" with clean energy over-taking old-world fossil fuel sources much faster than most people realise. "Out of the carnage of the GFC, solar ...

$10bn CEFC fund gets govt mandate

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2013
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has begun to build its investment pipeline after the government's issue and release of its $10 billion investment mandate this week. The funds will become available after 1 July 2013, and the CEFC is progressing ...

Big deal day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2013
... Obama's State of the Union address. According to Bloomberg, "He will make proposals for spending on infrastructure, clean energy and education, according to an administration official briefed on the speech. Obama will argue that fostering economic growth ...

Ex-Macq banker to head up Govt clean energy fund

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2012
... starts work today as chief executive officer of the Federal Government's renewable energy investment vehicle, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). Oliver Yates will be the first chief executive of the fledgling fund, and will be responsible for ...