Ethical Investing
Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs
4 December
Making equipment to produce renewable hydrogen could help Australia lead the world in the clean energy resource and unlock up to 4000 jobs and $1.7 billion by 2050, a study says. The research, released by CSIRO Futures on Wednesday, also warned the...[Read More]
Window on carbon: tracking building supplies from China
4 December
A software startup is building a data trail from China to Australia to open a window on the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Melbourne-based Matrak announced on Wednesday a partnership with a trade body in China to immediately provide...[Read More]
Sky’s the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel
27 November
Australia could lead the world in environmentally friendly jet fuel but other nations are already soaring ahead and seeking to take advantage of homegrown potential, a report has found. The CSIRO and aircraft maker Boeing released an update on...[Read More]
Climate projections put Australia on target, almost
27 November
Figures to be released to federal parliament show Australia is almost on track to meet its legislated 2030 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The nation’s emissions are projected to be down 42.6 per cent by 2030 under existing...[Read More]
Solar nation: setting the pace for emissions reduction
20 November
Australians are helping to keep the lights on as coal plants get phased out, climate negotiators have been told, with clean energy on track to meet half of all electricity demand worldwide. A report released by the Clean Energy Council and Green...[Read More]
Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum
13 November
Months of strong investment have put Australia’s energy transition back on track, the latest industry data shows, with momentum not expected to be upset by Donald Trump’s return to power. Australia recorded the best result for clean energy...[Read More]
Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna
6 November
Environmentalists have given the green tick to just one brand of canned tuna as industry heavyweights threaten dwindling fishing populations and other marine life. For the first time, the Australian Marine Conservation Society has evaluated the...[Read More]
Australia needs to ‘step up’ critical minerals supply
6 November
Australia needs to “step up” and take a leadership role in supplying and refining the critical minerals needed to fuel the world’s transition to green energy. Local mining firms would face fierce competition from rival countries however, the...[Read More]
Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells
30 October
Solar cells could be printed out like newspapers after Australia’s leading science organisation opened a $6.8 million facility dedicated to flexible solar technology. The CSIRO launched its state-of-the-art Printed Photovoltaic Facility in...[Read More]
What is ethical investing and what are the different types?
24 October
The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and social ideals over financial gain. The reason for this is that a growing number of investors have begun to demand social responsibility from the...[Read More]
Time running out for Australian hydrogen, green iron
16 October
Time is running out for investors in genuine clean industries, but a time-stamp for green hydrogen could track production down to the hour to prove its credentials, an inquiry has been told. Proposed Future Made in Australia laws being considered by...[Read More]
‘Climate action pays’: call to rev up clean investment
16 October
Jobs and the retirement savings of workers are at risk if Australia goes too slow on responding to climate change, top investors warn. A group of funds in charge of the superannuation savings of 14.8 million workers launched a campaign on Wednesday...[Read More]
Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech
9 October
Powering Australian homes with electric cars could be possible as part of a two-year research project also designed to convince motorists and governments to adopt the technology. Motoring group NRMA announced the bi-directional vehicle charging...[Read More]
Wanted: $100m investment fund seeks green Aussie tech
9 October
A $100 million investment fund is on the lookout for Australian start-ups developing climate-friendly energy, transport and farming innovations after securing support from more than 50 companies. Virescent Ventures announced the launch of its second...[Read More]
Australia may miss billions in green Chinese investment
2 October
Australia has the potential to tap into billions of dollars of renewable energy investments from China but only if it changes foreign investment policies and its approach to the superpower nation. Think-tank Climate Energy Finance issued the...[Read More]