Key Moments
Reflections on the U.S. Presidential Election Results: Investors Assess Impact of Trump’s Win
Keynotes by Matt Kean, Chris Bowen, Stan Grant, and panel discussions featuring Independent MPs Dr Monique Ryan and Zoe Daniel all addressed the US election result.
Other panels also touched on the topic.
The overall sentiment was that the result will produce headlines for global action, but Australia has unique advantages in exporting decarbonisation solutions globally.
Australia retains a comparative advantage in renewable energy resources. If that is combined with increased investment and the right policy support, Australia has significant potential to secure its status as a climate superpower, according to Rod Sims AO, Chair of The Superpower Institute.
CEO of IGCC Rebecca Mikula-Wright says: “The U.S. election results may signal some climate headwinds lie ahead, but Australia is riding some of the strongest economic tailwinds in its history, opening a unique window to capitalise on the greatest economic transformation of the century.
“For investors ready to seize this opportunity, the message from key industry leaders at IGCC’s Annual Summit was loud and clear: the policy track is already being laid – so remain focussed, gear up, and pick up the pace.”
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Top left: The Hon. Matt Kean – Chair, Climate Change Authority; Top right, L-R: IGCC Senior Manager Michael Bones, Independent Member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel and Independent Member for Kooyong Dr Monique Ryan; Bottom left: The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Bottom right: Rod Sims AO, Chair of the Superpower Institute
IGCC Climate Leaders’ Awards go to Matt Kean, Persephone Fraser, Kate Turner, and Andrew Sellick
The Climate Leaders’ Dinner and Awards evening was completely sold out, and a highlight of the IGCC Summit, bringing together attendees for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition.
The Climate Leaders’ Awards honoured individuals who have made significant contributions to IGCC’s mission of accelerating investment for a net zero economy, with awards presented across four categories: Contribution to Investor Practice, Best in Corporate Engagement, Driving the Policy Agenda and the IGCC Chair’s Award – Individuals Advancing the Cause of Climate Investment.
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L-R: IGCC Chair, Stephen Dunne, The Hon Matt Kean – Climate Change Authority, Kate Turner – First Sentier Investors, Persephone Fraser – Australian Ethical Investment, Andrew Sellick – QIC, IGCC CEO Rebecca Mikula-Wright.
New Report Launch: Activating Private Investment in Adaptation: Turning Capital Flight Risk Into the Next Multibillion Opportunity
As the federal government advances its next major climate priorities – the National Climate Risk Assessment and Australia’s National Adaptation Plan –IGCC and ERM Energetics have launched a timely report.
This research shows what governments and investors can do to prevent capital flight from high physical risk areas and industries, instead enabling investment in adaptation and resilience from the asset level up to the whole-of-system level.
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L-R: Principal Consultant at ERM Energetics Olivia Kember, Senior Principal at QIC Andrew Sellick, Head of Climate Resilience Services APAC at Zurich Resilience Solutions Nicolette Botha and Head of Sustainable Investment, Australia at IFM Investors Rena Pulido.
New Resource Launch: Investor Expectations for Corporate Just Transition Planning
During the “Delivering a Fair and Fast Transition” panel at the Summit, IGCC unveiled its latest resource.
Designed for institutional investors and key stakeholders involved in Australia’s transition to a net zero economy, the report consolidates existing resources into a simplified set of guidelines to evaluate and engage on corporate Just Transition plans.
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L-R: Director – ESG Advisory of Stakeholder Capital Chris Newton, Chief Executive Officer at The Next Economy Amanda Cahill, Managing Director Responsibility and Impact of Adamantem Capital, Natasha Morris and A/g First Assistant Secretary, Industry and Investment Division at Net Zero Economy Authority Felicity Ryan.
Climate Action Pays Off: A World-Leading Investor-Led Public Education Campaign
IGCC’s ‘Climate Action Pays Off’ campaign has now been in the field for just over three weeks, with data showing the campaign is exceeding its reach targets on digital platforms and earned media.
At the Summit, we updated delegates on the warm response to the campaign stories and the outlook for the goals of the campaign: strong climate policy.
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IGCC CEO Rebecca Mikula-Wright
