Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced an agreement to acquire Australia-based independent power producer (IPP) Zenith Energy. Founded in 2006, Zenith is one of Australia’s largest IPPs, with a focus on sustainable and reliable hybrid power solutions for remote, off-grid resource sector clients and urban microgrids for commercial, industrial, and residential precincts – including serving Australia’s off-grid mining…
The IFRS Foundation announced the launch of a new e-learning module-based course, aimed at supporting companies in understanding the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability and climate-related standards, and to help drive the implementation of the standards. According to the IFRS Foundation, the new e-learning course form part of its “ongoing commitment to support the global adoption and implementation…
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) announced today the release of the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy, a new voluntary classification system for categorizing green and transition-focused economic activities, aimed at improving transparency and facilitating capital flows towards Australia’s climate goals. The development of the Taxonomy forms a key part of the Government of Australia’s Treasury department’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap, launched…
London Climate Week is back – and bigger than ever. As the capital becomes the epicentre of global climate dialogue, Rio is proud to be on the ground at the events that matter most. From political momentum to business-led climate action, these sessions represent the beating heart of where sustainability decisions are being made – and where Rio is making its…