Investment commitments in detail: 2021–22
In the 12 months to 30 June 2022, the CEFC made new and follow-on investment commitments of $1.45 billion. In attracting an additional $2.30 for each dollar of CEFC finance committed, total transaction value for the year reached some $4.79 billion.
$1,387.40m
New commitments
$59.55m
Follow-on commitments
$1,446.95m
Total investment commitments
|
New commitments |
Purpose |
CEFC $m |
|---|---|---|
|
Transgrid |
Single largest CEFC commitment by value, to develop the essential EnergyConnect grid infrastructure for NSW, SA and Victoria |
295 |
|
Novalith |
Australian company targeting global lithium market with ground-breaking Australian-made processing technology that could revolutionise the global battery supply chain |
1.91 |
|
All G Foods |
Australian company developing plant-based and alternative proteins to support sustainable food production |
5 |
|
Metro |
Melbourne 8-star housing development featuring the latest clean energy technologies, including low carbon concrete |
54 |
|
Ark Energy |
First investment through the Advancing Hydrogen Fund, to produce green hydrogen in Townsville to power what are expected to be the world’s heaviest hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks |
12.50 |
|
Zenobe |
Financing Australia’s first electric bus fleet, driving down vehicle noise and emissions in NSW |
25 |
|
Artesian |
Expanding Australia’s clean energy fixed income sector via cornerstone investment in Green and Sustainable Bond Fund |
25 |
|
Xpansiv |
Backing growth of innovative platform to develop, register, transact and price ESG commodities, unlocking new sustainability-focused investment product |
20 |
|
3ME Technology |
Investment backing cutting-edge battery management systems to electrify mining operations and replace diesel engines |
5 |
|
Woolworths Group |
Cornerstone investment in sustainability-linked bond setting new decarbonisation standards in the retail sector |
30 |
|
Orica |
One of the largest CEFC abatement investments, in an Australian-first project to abate potent nitrous oxide emissions in manufacturing |
25 |
|
QIC |
Investment in QIC Global Infrastructure Fund to accelerate its trajectory to net zero emissions across core infrastructure assets |
72 |
|
Forza Capital |
Green energy makeover to cut emissions by as much at 55 per cent at 25-year-old B-grade Brisbane commercial office building |
30 |
|
Optus |
Australian-first sustainability-linked bond by a telecommunications company to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 per cent by 2025 |
60 |
|
IFM Investors |
Cornerstone investment in Private Equity Growth Partners Fund to support decarbonisation of Australian-based mid-market growth companies |
80 |
|
Blue Grass Solar Farm |
Ultra-efficient Queensland solar project featuring bifacial panels and half-cut cells technology to deliver substantial clean energy and emissions reduction |
37 |
|
Plenti |
Asset-backed securitisation to provide discounted finance to encourage consumer and business uptake of electric vehicles |
45 |
|
Samsara Eco |
Australian developed technology to support infinite plastics recycling by returning them to their original “building blocks” |
0.75 |
|
Downforce Technologies |
Commercialisation of innovative technology solution to cut the cost of measuring and monitoring soil health and carbon levels, a key component in addressing land-based emissions |
1.62 |
|
Manildra Group |
Targeting substantial emissions reduction in industrial processes for Australia’s largest wheat processor and ethanol manufacturer |
85 |
|
Virescent Ventures |
Creation of the first CEFC specialist fund manager, to substantially lift the amount of investment capital available for cleantech start-ups |
0.06 |
|
Octopus Australia |
Development of ground-breaking, renewable energy platform for institutional and wholesale investors |
4.20 |
|
MicroTau |
Advanced manufacturing company bringing an innovative solution to aviation and shipping emissions |
2 |
|
Ellerston Capital |
Specialist fund backing small to mid-sized companies that develop technology and solutions critical to achieving net zero emissions |
50 |
|
NBN Co |
First green bond issued by an Australian telco or government business enterprise |
50 |
|
Scipher Technologies |
First CEFC investment in recycling solutions for mounting e-waste problem |
7.50 |
|
Wyuna Regenerative Ag |
First CEFC investment in specialist hybrid farming model to promote carbon and regenerative farming in sustainable red meat production |
4.50* |
|
ANZ |
Discounted finance to encourage small to medium-sized businesses to invest in best-in-class clean technology to cut their emissions |
200 |
|
Powerlink |
Landmark investment supporting critical transmission infrastructure for the Southern Downs Renewable Energy Zone connecting multiple clean energy assets in Queensland to the National Electricity Market |
160 |
Note: Table excludes increases in existing commitments, refinancing and replacement of existing commitments, follow-on equity investment commitments. * Portion of CEFC commitment of up to $30m.