Bethany Richards

Manager, Policy

Beth manages Energy policy work at IGCC, facilitating the Energy Sub Working Group with the Chair. She has developed responses to government on key energy policies including the Capacity Investment Scheme, Residential Electrification and the Renewable Guarantee of Origin Scheme.

Beth has a background on emissions reductions schemes, carbon border adjustment mechanisms and government-business relations.

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Submission: Community Benefits Principles for a Future Made in Australia

Submission | Bethany Richards (IGCC) and Tori Huggins (RIAA) | 2 February 2026

It is also an opportunity for the finance sector and government to work together to harness capital toward sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes, ensuring the energy transition creates decent work and does not leave individuals, workers, regions or communities behind. The energy transition and FMiA additionally offer a significant opportunity to advance broader government priorities – such as reducing inequality and improving social outcomes – by ensuring underrepresented communities are active participants and beneficiaries.

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Submission: Community Benefits Principles for a Future Made in Australia

10 February 2026

RIAA and IGCC welcome the Government’s focus on efforts to facilitate private investment in important projects, many of which will be required for the Australian economy to transition to net-zero carbon emissions. In addition, the Future Made in Australia (FMiA) initiative underscores the government's vital role in shaping a sustainable finance agenda, a perspective long championed by both our organisations.
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Submission: Net Zero Fund should fast-track REIP development

19 October 2025

IGCC members understand the importance of decarbonisation solutions being accessible to industry, both to meet national emissions reductions targets and for Australian exporters to better compete as global markets decarbonise.
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Submission: Net Zero Fund should fast-track REIP development

Submission | Bethany Richards | 15 October 2025

The Net Zero Fund is a new carveout of the National Reconstruction Fund, with $5 billion in public finance to deploy. The Department of Industry, Science and Resources consulted on priority areas for blended finance, and on which financial products are useful to companies and investors in this space. Given the broader challenges that established industries are experiencing in transitioning, and those of budding green industries, IGCC believes that the Fund should address the toughest challenges that can unlock the biggest decarbonisation gains.

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What do the Australian Government’s 2035 Climate Targets Mean for Investors?

25 September 2025

Australia’s 2035 climate target (62–70%) comes with an NDC, Net Zero Plan and sector roadmaps. IGCC’s policy team breaks down the implications for portfolios — from efficiency and electrification to methane, heavy vehicles, land sinks and clean exports — plus why the Safeguard Mechanism review in 2026–27 will set the pace.
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