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QIC harvests rare earth elements to turbocharge net zero transition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... create more than 80 jobs once the mine is in full production. QIC senior investment director Jonathan Crombie said for the net zero transition, the need for REEs has become a strategic priority. "Recent export restrictions have not only raised geopolitical ...

CBA appoints head of Australian economics

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... commodities and sustainable economics role. CBA said the new role reflects the increasing influence of energy markets and the net zero transition on industries and markets. Dhar will lead the continued growth of CBA's sustainability research offering ...

Chalmers calls for solutions, not problems

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... third paper said. "These include population ageing, expanded use of digital and data technology, climate change and the net zero transformation, rising demand for care and support services, and increased geopolitical risk and fragmentation. "Slow productivity ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... Commission (PC) has published an interim report setting out key reforms to investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transition. The PC said Australia needs to address the gaps and overlaps in emissions reduction incentives, speed up approvals ...

Now is the best time to invest in infrastructure: Palisade

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... accommodate] Australia's need for short- and medium-term reliability requirements and our long-term commitments to net zero - we'll need to invest about $15 billion every year in new generation between now and 2050," Rigg said "That's an ...

Treasury wants 'more confidence' in sustainable product labels

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... Developing the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, and transition planning guidance under Priority 3 Support credible net zero transition planning. Robust and clear product labelling can also help tackle greenwashing. "This is another practical ...

HMC Capital appoints to C-suite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025
... chair of energy transition Julia Gillard said the move was an "exciting step" in HMC's ambition to champion Australia's net zero carbon economy by 2050. "The additional financing we have secured will help accelerate the build out of the portfolio's large ...

Green moves: Airtrunk, JPMorgan, T. Rowe Price

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... and energy in the region. The banking giant was recently in the spotlight for being among several lenders to exit the Net Zero Banking Alliance. Ding leads carbon credits and nature-based solutions in APAC for Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability team. ...

Australian Ethical, CEFC pour $30m into climate tech venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... chief investment officer Ludovic Theau believes the partnership will better position the organisation to support the net zero economy. "We're pleased with this opportunity to advance our investment in early-stage climate technology," Theau said. "This ...

King's honours list recognises excellence in super, finance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... the chief executive and managing director of Mirvac Group. Anna Skarbek, chief executive ClimateWorks and a director at Net Zero Economy Authority, was also honoured. She was a board member of the Impact Investment Group and served as a senior policy ...