Ethical Investing
Add skills to adapt to ânew eraâ in climate disclosure
10 April
Australian enterprises face a new era of disclosure that will require bean counters to balance the books on environmental and social costs, experts warn. In response, RMIT Online has partnered with Deloitte to help organisations get ready to report...[Read More]
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
10 April
Petrol and diesel vehicles should be banned from sale by 2035 and households encouraged to get rid of one of their family cars, according to a new report which found Australia had the potential to halve its transport emissions by 2030. The Climate...[Read More]
What is ethical investing and how to do it
4 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]
Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment
27 March
Nuclear energy is last on the list of technologies that investors want exposure to, according to a survey of big institutions. The vast majority of investors do not see nuclear power as a good investment, with less than one in 10 exploring this...[Read More]
Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities
27 March
Some of the most isolated and remote communities in the world may benefit from groundbreaking trials of novel battery technology that could work best for those living with extreme heat. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency on Monday announced...[Read More]
Local champions no small potato in net zero transition
27 March
Tonnes of potatoes boiled with recycled heat, milk and cheese waste transformed into fuel and timber milled with the power of the sun. That is how food producers and major industries across regional Australia are taking small steps towards...[Read More]
Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road
20 March
Truckies wonât have to go electric and Aussies donât have to give up their utes if more biofuels get the green light. Renewable diesel and biofuels will have a role âfor many yearsâ, particularly in long-haul freight, Transport Minister...[Read More]
First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant
20 March
Plans to export green hydrogen and ammonia to Asia from massive production facilities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia have won federal backing. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency grant announced on Tuesday will contribute $1.7...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean? How does it relate to ESG investing?
14 March
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]
Southern Ocean wind zone cut to save whales, parrots
6 March
An offshore wind farm zone near western Victoria will be one-fifth of its initially drafted size to give the right of way to whales as the state races for âfirst windâ. One of six areas earmarked around Australiaâs coast, Federal Climate...[Read More]
Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas
28 February
Easing cost-of-living pressures and generating thousands of sustainable jobs could flow from a plan to harness the Northern Territoryâs abundant sunshine. Independent economic modelling to be released on Tuesday rejects a federal and NT government...[Read More]
Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara
21 February
The federal and Western Australian governments have finalised a $140 million deal to build a hydrogen production and export facility in the Pilbara. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says the hub has the potential to become an...[Read More]
Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel
14 February
Farms in North Queensland could provide the key to reducing plane pollution after companies revealed plans to turn agricultural waste into jet fuel in a Townsville facility. Jet Zero Australia announced it had signed a deal with US biofuel firm...[Read More]
Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists
7 February
Australians will have more options for cleaner and cheaper cars under a proposal that will align the nation with most other major economies. Fuel efficiency standards unveiled at the weekend are expected to save new car owners about $1000 a year...[Read More]
Powering regions with âclean, green Aussie-made steelâ
31 January
Australia could become the âglobal epicentreâ for low-carbon iron and steel, sparked by $200 million to future-proof regional steelworks. Cleaning up one of the most emissions-intensive industries, the first round of spending under the federal...[Read More]