Market: Australia
Statement on Australia’s 2030 Emissions Target
11 June 2024
Our statement on Australia's 2030 emissions target.
The Australian State of Net Zero Investment Report – 2024
Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | 30 May 2024
The most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of net zero investment practices in Australia.
New Research: Australia’s 2024 State of Net Zero Investment Report
30 May 2024
The most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of net zero investment practices in Australia.
Submission: Targets set the direction and pace of policy ambition
Submission | Erwin Jackson and Bethany Richards | 21 May 2024
Key points
- Social licence is a significant factor in the successful adoption and implementation of any future climate policy. To fulfil obligations under the Climate Change Authority Act, the Authority should recommend the Government allocate at least $10 million a year to the Authority to undertake meaningful public consultation and communication on matters relevant to its functions.
Submission: Targets set the direction and pace of policy ambition
21 May 2024
IGCC supports the Authority’s proposal to set a 1.5oC aligned target with the highest possible level of ambition. National targets and economic strategies that are aligned to 1.5oC will deliver the best long-term returns to investors and the retirement savings of millions of Australians.Max Hamra
As a Manager in the Corporate Engagement team, Max’s primary focus revolves around supporting institutional investors in their corporate engagement efforts as part of Phase II of Climate Action 100+. He also contributes to their objectives through thought leadership and analysis, primarily focusing on the energy sector.
Investors: “Budget Keeps Australia in the Clean Energy Race”
14 May 2024
Our statement on the Australian 2024 Federal Budget.
Submission: Energy and Electricity Sector Plan to shape clean economy
Submission | Bethany Richards | 24 April 2024
IGCC has long advocated for detailed sector by sector decarbonisation plans to support a least cost transition to net zero emissions. IGCC understands that these Sector Plans come at a time where a new 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will be set under the Paris Agreement. IGCC encourages the Government to set a 1.5 degree-aligned 2035 NDC to anchor the Sector Plans, providing an orderly pathway to achieve its Net Zero by 2050 Plan.
Submission: Energy and Electricity Sector Plan to shape clean economy
24 April 2024
IGCC welcomes the release of the Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper and recognises it as an opportunity to shape a decarbonised economy for Australia, which necessitates a clean, renewable energy supply for the economy, homes, communities and industries.
15 Peak Industry Groups Support Mandatory Disclosures
22 April 2024
IGCC has been a long-time supporter of mandatory climate disclosures.