Category Archives: Business sector

Our Climate Pledge

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Climate Tasmania

For organisations who want to show climate leadership.

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Reducing the carbon footprint of Tasmania’s cities

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Climate Tasmania

A significant component of the energy and carbon footprint of our cities stems from commercial buildings. To date, three states – Victoria, NSW and South Australia – have taken steps to tackle this problem through a innovative type of financing … Continue reading →

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Financial regulator warns business on climate risk

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Chris Harries

Australia’s financial regulator (APRA) has warned that climate change poses a material risk to the entire financial system, and has urged companies to start seriously adapting. Geoff Summerhayes, from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, says it is unsafe for companies … Continue reading →

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