Francesca Muskovic

Executive Director, Policy

Francesca is one of Australia’s most influential and expert climate policy leaders. She joined IGCC after almost ten years at the Property Council of Australia.

As the council’s National Policy Director, Francesca led the property industry’s national policy and advocacy agenda on sustainability, cities, housing and regulatory affairs.

Francesca represents industry on numerous Government advisory boards, including as a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Building Codes Board. In November 2024 The Australian recognised Francesca as one of the country’s top 100 energy players.

Francesca also co-hosts the popular climate and energy podcast Let Me Sum Up, which has become industry and policy insiders’ go-to source of specialist analysis and commentary.

Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s proposed changes to the mandatory climate-related disclosure regime risk the country’s economy.

23 October 2025

The changes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate disclosures regime, proposed this week, would significantly weaken the framework that established the country as a global leader in managing climate-related financial risks

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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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.

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.
State of Net Zero Report 2025

Submission: What investors need from Treasury’s transition planning guidance

25 September 2025

IGCC supports Treasury’s development of transition planning guidance. Investors will use the guidance to inform their own transition planning and to scrutinise company transition plans, informing investment strategies.