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Preparing for new realities was the central theme at this year’s QIC #Infrastructure Investor Conference, which saw leaders from across our global infrastructure portfolio come together to share insights into the challenges and opportunities in this time of immense global change and increasing complexity. #Energytransition was key to the discussion, and Patrick Mulholland, Partner, QIC Infrastructure, Paul Moy, Independent Chair of QIC Infrastructure Investment Committee and Craig Blizard, Chief Technology Officer at Pacific Energy each reflected on the energy transition in this video. Pacific Energy, a QIC portfolio company, is addressing transmission capacity risk, a key energy transition challenge, through its focus on innovation and experience in delivering advanced #renewableenergy and storage systems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu6ZdmDc

The transition to #sustainable road transportation is underway. In this third and final instalment of our Decarbonisation of Transport series, we explore roads and the opportunities and challenges associated with the transition to #EVs and other road #decarbonisation technologies. https://lnkd.in/g-jJeq3E

QIC #Infrastructure unlocks investor value at CenTrio through a systems thinking approach. This means that in a single city, CenTrio's plants, distribution network, and customer connections work together to create a network that's more fortified and resilient than those pieces alone. The CenTrio team embraces this approach to improve #resource economy, create new innovations and plan for the future. Some of their #sustainable solutions include ice batteries, river water systems, and waste heat recovery to provide resilient heating and cooling to a diverse network of customers. Learn more in our case study: https://lnkd.in/gbZbxpBJ Grace Brandon #portfoliomanagement

In a drought, you don’t often think about flood insurance. Similarly, during periods of minimal or decelerating #inflation, inflation hedging may not be top of mind for some investors. But what happens if the tide turns again?     Without a single inflation hedge, it’s complex and could call for a range of instruments and strategies which when combined may provide some protection against inflation.     Learn more about solutions for #hedging inflation risk: https://lnkd.in/ge5vfBGe

QIC's Andrew Sellick, Senior Principal - Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Alison Ewings, General Manager, ESG, are finalists in the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) 2024 Climate Leaders' Awards.   Andrew, nominated in the Driving the Policy Agenda category, has actively engaged policy makers and #infrastructure operators for greater coordination in building resilience to climate impacts in infrastructure assets.    Alison, nominated in the Best in Corporate Engagement category, joined the Global Steering Committee for Climate Action 100 , supported IGCC's programs to build stewardship capabilities within the sector and represented QIC in the PRI Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on #ClimateChange.   Each year, the award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the IGCC's mission of accelerating investment for a #netzero economy. Congratulations to Andrew and Alison, and to all other finalists.

This year, QIC sponsored the 2024 PropConnex National Real Estate Competition in #Sydney, where Australian university students came to present creative solutions to a property investment scenario and compete for a spot in the international finals.   QIC supported The University of Queensland, with Sajanie Tennekoon, Kirsten Newman (née Steffensen), Erin Clark and Tom Brindle providing mentorship and equipping the students with skills that will ready them for the property and funds management industry. While the team did not progress to the international finals, the judges, which included QIC's Briar Dowsett and Jacinta Mills (née Goutama), praised their talent and creativity.

It’s an exciting time in Australian credit, with significant market growth and more attractive yields today than seen in several years. At QIC, we have a 30 year track record in #fixedincome investing, and our liquid #credit team intimately know the Australian credit market, taking a top-down and bottom-up approach to credit investing. Read our recent article on changes in the Australian credit market: All eyes on Australian credit: https://lnkd.in/ggNwPDUh

Congratulations to QIC #Infrastructure portfolio companies Pacific Energy and Brisbane Airport Corporation, who have signed a milestone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deal. It is Pacific Energy’s first east coast BESS deal and includes the design, manufacturing and commissioning of a 336kWh customised BESS to support Brisbane Airport's #sustainability pilot program. The program will trial the benefits of battery storage in Brisbane Airports, including demand reduction, excess #solarenergy storage and power quality support. Expected to be operational by year-end, this project underscores both QIC and our portfolio companies’ commitment to advancing Australia’s #energytransition.

Hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in #NewYork, the annual UNJSPF 2024 Global Pension #CFO Forum brought together industry leaders from around the world to foster ideas and innovation within the #pension space. QIC's Chief Financial & Operating Officer Claire Blake and Executive Director, Finance, Brad Williams joined the conversation along with 42 other organisations.

Out in force on the streets of #Brisbane yesterday, our team joined many organisations to get behind an important cause - to raise funds for cancer research at the Suncorp Group 'Spirit to Cure' event. Brisbane turned on the weather and participants turned up the spirit on the 21km walk. Congratulations to all participants! #SpiritToCure #cancerresearch