Investors welcome new Minister for the Environment and Energy

18 July 2016

The Investor Group on Climate Change welcomes the appointment of Josh Frydenberg as Minister for the Environment and Energy.

“We look forward to working with Minister Frydenberg on behalf of investors focused on climate change”, said Emma Herd, Chief Executive Officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC).

“Investors welcome a more integrated approach to energy and climate policy in Australia”.

“There are significant issues requiring attention in the energy sector as we look to balance decarbonisation and growth. At the same time, we can’t lose sight of the urgent challenges for Australia’s economic future which climate change presents.”