Hitting agri sustainability standards needn’t be hard. Beef processor and exporter Greenham is working with producers to make compliance simpler and deliver tangible on-farm benefits that make the ROI worth the effort.
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Hitting agri sustainability standards needn’t be hard. Beef processor and exporter Greenham is working with producers to make compliance simpler and deliver tangible on-farm benefits that make the ROI worth the effort.
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Australia needs a vast amount of capital to build out the utility-scale wind and solar projects to power a net-zero future by 2050. NAB’s Executive, Specialised Finance, Andrew Smith and Executive, Capital Markets, Sarah Samson explore potential debt funding options in market.
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Welcome to NAB’s regular newsletter on the Sustainable Finance market from an Australasian perspective.
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Understandably, the last thing small businesses need is another overhead. But what if it saved you money in the long term – a lot of money? NAB Executive Small Business Ana Marinkovic explains the financial upside of reduced carbon emissions.
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NAB is working with insurers to help build knowledge and resilience in the face of extreme weather events and volatility arising from climate change.
NAB’s Naomi Stuart and Phin Ziebell discuss recent NAB research and sustainability from a regional and agribusiness perspective in the latest R&A podcast.
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
The growing importance of sustainability as a consumer issue. Are SMEs ready?
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ACCU discount to global prices is out-of-step with looming step-change in demand. View the full report.
On 18th of November we celebrate #NationalAgDay and the many people and businesses in the agricultural value chain who keep this vital and valuable sector going 24/7.
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A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Newsletter
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Newsletter
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Newsletter
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
On-demand video from our virtual Transitioning to Net Zero conference.
NAB’s first sustainability-linked foreign exchange (FX) derivative aligns environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets with financial risk management for a major London-listed infrastructure investment company.
The rise in ESG investing can help address gaps in Australia’s affordable and specialist housing sector through innovative funding models, NAB’s experience in the UK shows.
A landmark $1.8 billion green sustainability-linked loan sets ambitious targets for reducing energy and water usage for a major fleet of city trains and maintenance centre.
Growth in sustainable financing continues to exceed market expectation.
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A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Everyone deserves a safe and liveable home, which is why NAB is helping create more suitable homes for Australians in need.
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.
New NAB research shows how asset managers are working towards a more sustainable future through their investing activities and how companies can best embrace the change.
Global experts give their insights into the recent Glasgow summit in a special roundtable discussion presented by NAB Corporate & Institutional Banking.
As part of NAB’s Bank for Transition interview series we speak to Associate Professor Rae Dufty-Jones and Dr Neil Perry from Western Sydney University on the future of building sustainable communities and how government is listening.
After the fanfare of the opening statements and commitments, the second week at Glasgow meant bridging divides to reach a consensus deal in extra time as the Paris 2015 ambitions start to take flight.
An insight into what the road to carbon neutrality really looks like
While the world’s press and pundits assess the ongoing talks in Glasgow, we look at what’s happened so far and what to expect during this crucial time for climate action.
A new NAB report offers insights into how asset managers are incorporating sustainability metrics into their investing activities and what companies can do to develop best-in-class strategies.
Companies with strong ESG characteristics are experiencing increased availability of equity and a reduced cost of equity.
Sustainable practices are driving much of the innovation that’s changing the face of Australian agriculture. Here’s what that evolution looks like in practice.
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Responding to changing asset manager behaviours and expectations.
NAB’s second Renewables Survey shows the transition to renewable energy by Australian businesses remains slow but there's a growing recognition of the social and reputational benefits.
The pandemic has added to the sense of urgency around sustainability challenges the world faces. More than ever, investors are interested in ESG. But what tools are required to do it well?
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Along with its many challenges, climate change is set to deliver forward-thinking farmers a huge opportunity.
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.
A look at how industry leaders are changing their behaviours across the infrastructure cycle from investment to planning to delivery.
Investors have well and truly embraced sustainable bonds. But do they have what it takes to help better the world?
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A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market - in Australia and abroad.
Hydrogen holds great promise in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors in the transition to a low carbon economy, as Australia’s trading partners ramp up their commitments to net zero.
An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.
Leaders in conversation on the Road to COP 26 and Beyond.
According to BNEF, 2020 was a record year for sustainable debt issuance with annual issuance reaching US$732.1 billion across both bond and loan formats, representing a 29% uplift on 2019 levels.
Companies that need to adapt and transition to lower carbon and more sustainable growth are tapping into a range of new sustainability-linked debt offerings to help finance this transition.
Q3 2020 saw increased issuance momentum with a record US$155bn of sustainable finance debt raised fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and global sustainability concerns.
Over recent months, every organisation has had to adapt and innovate to find new ways of doing business.
Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bond market nearly doubles in Q3 2020.
An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.
A monthly look at the ESG debt markets from an Australasian perspective.
New COVID-19 social bonds have been met with overwhelming support from investors, leading to rapid growth in the sustainable debt market and a welcome outperformance, experts told a NAB Roundtable.
A look at the Australasian ESG debt markets during the last month.
Uncovering the business impact of the bushfires through the eyes of over 500 Australian SMEs.
A monthly look at the Australasian ESG debt markets.
Inspired to make a difference in these tough times? Impact investing may be the perfect vehicle.
Investors are directing capital towards the projects and companies that will remain viable in the transition to a low-carbon economy, a major international conference was told.
Customers and investors alike want companies to create a positive contribution to society, alongside profit.
Climate change is a long-term problem, but when it starts to affect asset prices it will happen very quickly, experts told the recent 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Treasury representatives from Associated British Ports, Peel Ports, NSW Ports and the Port of Tauranga recently met to explore and share their insights on the opportunities and challenges facing port owners and operators.
Timothy Reeves of the University of Melbourne discusses why there’s a real opportunity to grow a wider range of crops and build a more sustainable Australian agriculture model.
Australia’s agricultural sector generates mountains of waste each year, but new research programs aim to help farmers turn a profit on unwanted produce.
How sustainable farming methods are helping Australian farmers maintain the value of their natural assets over the long term.
Globally, the finance sector is directing ever-greater amounts of capital to address social and environmental challenges. Australia has more work to do on this front.
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