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ESG Insights on Westpac IQ
ESG Impact: What you need to know – May 2025
This month’s ESG Impact delves into Air New Zealand’s emissions target, the acceleration of electric vehicles across the globe, an innovation in solar thermal energy, new guidance for company directors on what to ask about nature-related risks, and more.
Many happy social returns? Tackling ESG's latest challenge
Leading organisations are forging ahead with the complex task of evaluating their social impact. At a recent Westpac Institutional Bank roundtable event, some of Australia’s sustainability frontrunners explained how.
ESG Impact: What you need to know - April 2025
This month Westpac IQ’s ESG Impact explores measures to reduce embodied carbon from buildings and infrastructure, a new net-zero framework for the global shipping industry, an innovative recycling initiative for aluminium cans, plus the latest plan for soft plastics, and more.
Sustainability news
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.
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.
Fishing business sets the standard with climate commitment
In 2016, Austral Fisheries took the bold step of going carbon neutral – not an easy task in an industry that relies on giant diesel-powered vessels. CEO David Carter talks about the inspiration behind the move.
Environmental news
Renewables giant has big plans in Australia
ACEN Australia has an ambitious pipeline of renewable energy projects across multiple technologies, positioning it to be a key player in the country’s clean energy transition.
Big battery seen a game-changer for NSW’s energy mix
An innovative battery energy storage system in southwest New South Wales is designed not only to back up variable wind and solar power, but also replicate the role of coal power stations in providing grid stability and strength.
Louis Vuitton’s unexpected move in Cape York not a one-off
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s move to team up with a conservation charity to help protect biodiversity in Cape York in Far North Queensland is part of a growing trend towards big companies supporting “nature-positive” solutions.
Things you should know
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