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Policy & Planning

“Australia is under new management”: Bowen tells clean energy investors
Federal climate minister Chris Bowen says Australia now “open for business”, calling on investors to seize a $130 billion green investment opportunity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Why New Zealand could become global leader on corporate climate risk disclosures
The Investor Group on Climate Change says New Zealand has an opportunity to set world’s best practice for company climate risk reporting.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 27, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Morrison and Joyce need to follow the trillions shifting to zero emissions
Regardless of whether Morrison and Joyce can come to a deal, investors are already shifting trillions of dollars in preparation for net zero.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 24, 2021

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Policy & Planning

APRA warns banks will face lawsuits if they fail to account for climate risks
Financial services regulator issues draft guidance on the financial risks of climate change, flagging increased prospects of threats of climate litigation.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

New Zealand to force banks and insurers to disclose climate risks in world-first
NZ to introduce new mandatory climate risk disclosure requirements for financial services sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2021

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Governments

Investors head offshore as lack of zero emissions target delays Australian transition
Investors say the Morrison government’s refusal to adopt a zero emissions target is holding back investment and the transition away from fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 24, 2020

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Governments

Australia could lose $265bn in green investment without zero emissions target
Investor group says size of Australia’s green investment opportunity could total $1 trillion by 2050, if governments embrace a net zero by 2050 target.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 12, 2020

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Insight

Technology roadmap not a credible policy to tackle climate, investors say
Investors say the Morrison government’s Technology Roadmap is not a replacement ‘for a coherent national climate policy’, or a lack of 2050 target.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2020

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Coal

BHP backtracks on dodgy Kyoto accounting trick, puts fossil fuel lobby groups on notice
BHP reverses support for Australia’s use of Kyoto surplus credits, issues new set of standards on climate advocacy that puts lobby groups on notice.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Central banks, including RBA, urge rapid coal phase-out to meet Paris climate goals
Central banks warn that meeting the Paris Agreement will require the end of coal in Asia before 2050, but provides a huge opportunity for renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2020

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