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CSA updates market on approach to climate-related and diversity-related disclosure projects
The Canadian Securities Administrators is pausing its work on the development of a new mandatory climate-related disclosure rule and amendments to the existing diversity-related disclosure requirements to support Canadian markets and issuers as they adapt to the recent developments in the US and globally.
ACCC releases draft decision proposing to authorise collaborations on sustainable finance initiatives
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.
Inquiry into Infrastructure for electric and alternative energy source vehicles in NSW
The NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has commenced an inquiry which will look at the existing and future infrastructure needed to support electric and alternative energy source vehicles across NSW.
FCAI VFACTS report February 2025
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released new vehicles sales data for the month of February from its VFACTS report.
ACCC at 2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit
At the 2nd Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit, ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh reaffirmed the regulator’s focus on tackling misleading environmental claims and ensuring fair competition. Keogh emphasised that new climate reporting rules will drive transparency and protect businesses making genuine sustainability investments.
AAA reports a dip in hybrid vehicle sales
Hybrid vehicles continued to outsell battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in late 2024, despite a decline in market share, according to new data from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) EV Index. Hybrids accounted for 14.83 per cent of new car sales in the December quarter, down from 16.70 per cent in September, while BEVs rose to 7.42 per cent from 6.59 per cent.
Brighte updates on Electrify 2515
AFIA associate member Brighte has provided an update of their Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, an initiative to electrify 500 homes in the Illawarra region. Brighte has reached initial milestones, with applications now being processed for a further 50 homes.