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Climateworks Centre Press Releases

147 Press Releases

Published on June 11, 2024 - 03:16 GMT

Decarbonising Australia’s transport sector: Diverse solutions for a credible emissions reduction plan

Transport is currently Australia’s third-largest and fastest-growing source of emissions. In the face of growing transport emissions and modest electric vehicle sales figures, Australia can bolster transport decarbonisation by expanding its approach to …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on June 10, 2024 - 02:19 GMT

How to reduce Australia’s transport emissions – The Briefing Room

Transport is Australia’s fastest-growing and third-highest emitting sector. Relying solely on one technology, such as EVs, to reduce the country’s transport emissions could put decarbonisation goals at risk and prevent the nation from seizing the …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Retailers are realising their important role in reducing Australia’s carbon emissions

Major retailers in Australia wield significant economic influence. The sector is Australia’s second largest employer after healthcare, determines consumer choices and affects suppliers, producers and manufacturers across many economic sectors. Before the …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Why it doesn’t make economic sense to ignore climate change in our recovery from the pandemic

shutterstock Anna Skarbek, Monash University It will be tempting for some to overlook the climate change challenge in the rush to restart the economy after the pandemic. Federal energy minister Angus Taylor has flagged he wants to develop Australia’s gas- …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Statement on Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper

Climateworks Australia responds to the recent federal government releases, including the King Review response, and the Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper announced today by Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor. “The …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Australia can transform the transport network to become a global leader

A rapid reduction in transport emissions is possible with the solutions already known and poised for widespread implementation this decade, according to new research from Climateworks Australia. But more actions are needed if Australia’s transportation …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Industry heavyweights come together to forge pathways towards a decarbonised future

Some of Australian industry’s biggest companies are supporting a new initiative that will see them work together to better understand pathways to achieving net zero emissions in supply chains. Visit the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Commission …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Climateworks’ dynamic scenarios modelling underpins the first forward-looking climate index for the ASX300

Climateworks’ dynamic scenarios modelling underpins the first forward-looking Australian Climate Transition Index for the ASX300 Today, international financial institution BNP Paribas announced a series of equity-linked green bonds totalling A$140 million. …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Australian superannuation funds on the cusp of climate action: report

Superannuation sector efforts to address climate change risks are accelerating in Australia, according to a new report about Australia’s 20 largest licensed funds. The report found one-fifth of superannuation organisations studied have, in the past three …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Statement on ARENA funding announcement

Climateworks Australia responds to today’s federal government announcement on the funding and ongoing role of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). We support the broader mandate for ARENA and CEFC …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Response to Low Emissions Technology Statement

Climateworks has welcomed the release of the government’s Low Emissions Technology Statement. Climateworks’ analysis shows that accelerated development and deployment of mature and emerging technologies are critical to ensure that Australia reaches net …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Zali Steggall’s new climate change bill comes just as economic sectors step up

Anna Malos and Amandine Denis-Ryan, Climateworks Australia Yesterday, Zali Steggall, the independent member for Warringah, introduced her long-awaited climate change bill to the Australian parliament. Much of the debate around the bill centres on what …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Fortescue, Cbus and Aurecon are the latest to join Australian industry initiative set up to tackle supply chain emissions

The initiative, convened by Climateworks Australia and Climate-KIC has signed on Fortescue, Cbus and Aurecon to join industry and business leaders working together to address supply chain emissions. Mining company Fortescue Metals Group, industry superfund …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Australia’s resources sector is preparing for the global net zero transition, but action to address the most significant source of ...

Resource companies are moving their operations towards net zero by 2050, but more action is needed to address downstream scope 3 emissions, according to a new report about the climate commitments of Australia’s 22 largest resource companies. The report – …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Scott Morrison has embraced net-zero emissions – now it’s time to walk the talk

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday acknowledged what many Australian businesses, investors and others have long known: the global economy is transitioning to net-zero emissions, and so too must Australia. Morrison said the nation should get to net- …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

On the road again: here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition

Rupert Posner, Climateworks Australia Last month, Volkswagen Australia chief Michael Bartsch revealed Australia’s clean technology laws were so weak, his German head office would not supply Australians with the company’s top selling mid-range electric …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Energy sector climate commitments are insufficient for Australia to achieve a Paris-aligned transition to net zero: report

Australia’s energy companies are starting to move on emissions, but the country’s highest-emitting sector can and must set a faster transition pace. This is according to a new report about the climate commitments of Australia’s 20 highest emitting …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Heavy industry’s net-zero transition effort boosted by $2m ARENA grant and partnership with Rio, HSBC

An effort to transition ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors to net-zero emissions by 2050, including iron and steel, aluminium and chemical supply chains has been boosted by both a $2 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and major players …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 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 …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 21, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Australia can capitalise on state and territory net zero momentum to keep the global 1.5 degree goal in play: report

State and territory government net zero targets and policies since the start of 2020 demonstrate Australia is capable of meeting global expectations for climate action, according to a new report by Climateworks Australia released today. But the State and …

Distribution channels: Environment

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