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Virescent fund aims to empower climate tech innovators
A new climate tech investment fund aims to support innovative startups such as Relectrify, which has a solution to boost the efficiency and longevity of battery energy storage systems
Iron-willed refugee’s inspiring path to business success
When Afghan refugee Abas Faiaz arrived in Australia as an unaccompanied minor on a leaky boat more than two decades ago it was the start of a journey which today sees him lead a hugely successful metals recycling business.
Westpac and CEFC unite for Australian first loan
Westpac is the first bank to be supported by the CEFC’s $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF), a landmark program to help Australians access cheaper home energy solutions and affordable finance.
Green bond lays platform for future success, says AOFM chief
The success of the Australian government’s first green bond means more are likely to follow in the years ahead.
The Social Outfit seals “game-changer” contract win
The Social Outfit’s contract to supply parts of the Westpac branch uniform will be a “game changer” in allowing the social enterprise to offer more job opportunities to refugee and new migrant women, says CEO Camilla Schippa.
The Indigenous tea business that won Gordon Ramsay’s seal of approval
With his wife and business partner, Cerisa, Troy Benjamin founded Blak Brews in 2023, offering premium, ethically sourced tea with native Australian ingredients. A Westpac business customer, Troy Benjamin’s entrepreneurship journey began running a tiny café on Melbourne’s bustling Flinders Street.