Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

Climate finance deals were high on the agenda at the global climate conference, COP29, held in November. Our final issue of Westpac IQ’s ESG Impact for the year explores some of the key outcomes from the two-week event, along with the latest on Australia’s increasing momentum in renewable energy, new policies and funding for road transport, plus the outcomes of two global nature and biodiversity summits, and more.

Awareness of the economic value of nature for business is rising rapidly.

Welcome to your Westpac IQ monthly wrap on sustainable finance and ESG.Here’s the latest round-up of the standout ESG developments making the headlines, fromindustry highlights to policy updates. Why do they matter? What do they mean for you?

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.

The success of the Australian government’s first green bond means more are likely to follow in the years ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.