The Pilbara trials: can miners kick the diesel habit?
Australia’s Pilbara region is becoming a testing ground for electrifying mining operations
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Australian sovereign climate fund announces leadership change
Paul McCartney, will take charge as CEO, marking the end of Ian Learmonth’s tenure at the helm
Australian Ethical to challenge Macquarie on net zero financing
The superannuation investor says 2026 disclosures suggest Macquarie is abandoning its pledge to reduce fossil fuel financing
Australian investors increasingly see performance test as climate investing barrier
IGCC investor survey shows 49% cite YFYS as an investment barrier, up from 27% two years ago
“Solar energy doesn’t travel through Hormuz”: COP31 eyes renewables-backed electrification
The COP31 action agenda suggests renewables-backed electrification is emerging as a priority
RIAA 2026: Australian investors stand firm on ESG despite US backlash
Speaking at the RIAA conference, investors reaffirmed their focus on energy security and long-term investing
Australia mulls changes to superfund performance test over sustainable investment concerns
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pledged to strengthen the test amid criticisms over its effect on climate-driven investment
Australian sovereign wealth fund to invest $863m in Tasmanian grid infrastructure
It marks the completion of financing for the country’s ‘clean energy highway’ – Project Marinus
Australian Ethical flags climate conflict of interest ahead of QBE Insurance AGM
A resolution co-filed by the superannuation manager says incoming chair Yasmin Allen served on QBE and Santos boards when fossil fuel financing policy was updated
Nordea Asset Management wins inaugural Kiwi sustainable equity mandate
The sub-management mandate from Pathfinder Asset Management marks Nordea’s entry into the New Zealand market
Australian Ethical expands private markets climate solutions portfolio
CEFC has invested $88m in the Growth Opportunities Fund, alongside Australian Ethical’s $352m seed commitment
Doubling down: NZAM relaunch backed by 250 managers but largest US firms decline to join
The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative has formally confirmed its relaunch, with British, European and Australasian managers now dominating the network