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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Study of ASX200 finds 44% increase this year in Australian companies setting long term 1.5°C climate targets

Twenty-three of Australia’s largest companies have their emissions under long term net zero targets which are aligned with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, according to a Climateworks Centre study of ASX200 company climate commitments. This …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Climateworks and Woolworths announce natural capital pilot

Climateworks Centre and retailer Woolworths Group have announced they will co-design a new pilot program to test incentives for farmers to measure their natural capital in Woolworths Group food supply chains. Natural capital is a way of integrating nature …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Decarbonising short-haul road freight could halve Australia’s freight emissions

A new report from Climateworks Centre finds that Australia would be on track to cut more than half of freight emissions by implementing already available solutions in short-haul road freight. International trends, technology shifts and national momentum …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Renovate homes to cope with cost of living crisis and climate change impacts, Climateworks Centre says

Australian households could save up to $2,200 a year on energy bills by upgrading homes built before 2003 with better insulation and electrifying appliances and heating, a new report by Monash University’s Climateworks Centre says. Improving the energy …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Climate collaboration celebrated at national awards

The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (Australian Industry ETI) – a four-year collaboration of more than thirty organisations dedicated to decarbonising Australia’s heavy industry – was selected as a finalist for the Banksia Foundation’s …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

NCC22 update: Draft provisions a chance to embed long-awaited energy improvement measures for new homes

This week, the Australian Building Codes Board released for public consultation the draft National Construction Code 2022 provisions. Climateworks Australia welcomes the provisions as the vital next step towards improving the energy performance of all new …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Climateworks report shows what net zero best practice means for business and reveals examples of Australian companies getting it ...

Two Australian ASX-listed companies have set net zero emissions targets fully aligned with global science and there is evidence of growing climate leadership in most corporate sectors. This is according to a new report that reviews Australian corporate …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

The Morrison government is set to finally announce a 2050 net-zero commitment. Here’s a ‘to do’ list for each sector

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally struck a deal with the Nationals and is expected to take a pledge of net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 to the Glasgow climate conference. So what must Australia do to actually meet this target? Climateworks has …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

The ocean is essential to tackling climate change. So why has it been neglected in global climate talks?

Climate change is commonly discussed as though it’s a uniquely atmospheric phenomena. But the crisis is deeply entwined with the ocean, and this has largely been neglected in international climate talks. The latest international climate negotiations made …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Westpac and the CEFC are the latest to join a major industry initiative exploring Australian industry’s transition to net zero ...

Westpac and the CEFC join major industry initiative to explore net zero emissions in supply chains, underscoring the key role of finance in the transition. Australia’s first bank and oldest company, Westpac, and Australia’s ‘green bank’ – the government- …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

MoU between Monash, Climateworks and state agency BPKP will assist Indonesia’s transition to a green economy

BPKP, Indonesia’s regulator for state-owned enterprises and key public sector agencies, has taken a significant step towards implementing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) plans, by signing a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Australian federal and state governments pick up pace on renewables, transport and industry emissions, latest analysis shows

“With current state and territory commitments, we estimate that 69 per cent of the total electricity generation in Australia will be sourced from renewables in 2030,” says Alison Cleary, who leads the sustainable economies system at Climateworks Centre. “ …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

‘We can do it’: Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen launches report outlining pathways to decarbonise Australian industry

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, says he believes Australia can, with an ‘all-in effort’, decarbonise heavy industry and create jobs across the nation in the process. The Minister made the comments at an event in Sydney on …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Australia finally has a Net Zero Authority – here’s what should top its agenda

The Albanese government has announced a Net Zero Authority to reduce national emissions and help industry, communities and workers manage the shift to a low-carbon economy. The authority will be enshrined in law. It will seek to make Australia’s energy …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Blue carbon and ocean-based sectors can meet half of Indonesia’s net zero target by 2050: report

Blue ecosystems and ocean-based sectors, such as maritime transport and offshore renewable energy, can contribute 49 per cent of Indonesia’s net zero emissions transition. This is according to a Climateworks Centre report that details the potential of …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program: Catalysing sustainable business collaboration

Australia and Vietnam have shared ambitions to realise opportunities within the green economy, and the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program aims to reshape the contours of the green economy by equipping Australian businesses with the knowledge, …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 02:44 GMT

Australia can still decarbonise in line with the Paris Agreement

New scenario modelling by Monash University’s Climateworks Centre demonstrates that Australia can achieve net zero emissions in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius with decisive and increased action across all sectors of the economy. …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

FutureVu Brands Elevates Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth

Strategic Appointments Strengthen Operations and Visual Innovation MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FutureVu Brands (FVB), a platform company advancing safety, performance, and design solutions across the built …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Meteomatics Brings Drone Data to NOAA's National Weather Service

Weather Intelligence Firm, Meteomatics, Becomes Partner on the National Mesonet Program NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weather intelligence and technology company Meteomatics, today announced their …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 13:12 GMT

Sustainable Leadership Emerges as a Key Driver for Scaling Connectivity Infrastructure

"In times of disruption, leadership becomes the true infrastructure behind scalable connectivity," says telecom strategist Jaihson Yaima PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a global context …

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