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  • Briefings: Member-only explanations of key developments in climate finance.

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Older resources are in our archives of Publications prior to June 2021, Submissions prior to December 2022, Policy Briefings Prior to December 2022 (Members only).

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

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Submission: National Adaptation Plan to manage physical risks for economy

Submission | Kate Simmonds | 17 April 2024

The first National Adaptation Plan provides is an important opportunity to do this and should consider:
  1. Including a co-developed private finance strategy and plan.
  2. Aligning adaptation across government climate change activities.
  3. Facilitating public-private partnerships and developing frameworks to manage complex adaptation challenges.
  4. Developing and co-funding case studies for best practice

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Physical Impacts & ResiliencePhysical Risk & Resilience Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Delivering cheap, clean energy for consumers and green industry

Submission | Bethany Richards | 25 March 2024

IGCC welcomes the expansion as it will facilitate investment in new renewables projects, assisting the decarbonisation of households and grid-connected industry. Investment decisions made today will impact the design of a post-2030 electricity system. It is important for the Government to consider:
  • How the merit assessment’s design may favour certain

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Media Brief: Policy Results From IGCC’s Survey of Institutional Investors

Briefing | Erwin Jackson & Marwa Curran | 25 March 2024

Responses from 63 institutional investors, representing more than A$37 trillion AUM globally and invested on behalf of 15 million beneficiaries in Australia.

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AustraliaClimate Solutions & TechDecarbonising the EconomyEnergyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Uses and Limitations of Investee Scope 3 Disclosures for Investors

Guide | Lisa Caripis | 19 March 2024

This resource looks at the state of play in this tricky but important area. It also includes practical steps investors can take now to meaningfully report on investee’s scope 3 emissions.

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Submission: Draft legislation for climate reporting critical for attracting investment capital in Australia

Submission | Amy Quinton | March 1 2024

As major markets move to mandate climate-related financial disclosures, these new requirements will help Australia remain a competitive destination for investment capital.  These reforms are a natural evolution of Australia’s strong corporate governance framework to promote efficient and resilient markets.    IGCC’s Submission to Treasury’s consultation on Exposure Draft legislation: 
  • Supports

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Submission on Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Draft Legislation

Submission | Amy Quinton | 13 February 2024

Our submission supports the direction of the legislation and provides insights on where the legislation needs to be clearer, particularly reporting threshold criteria for investment institutions.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosurePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Decarbonisation Investment Solutions for Sectors

Report | Dr Ian Woods & Dr Rory Sullivan | 3rd November 2023

A discussion paper on Sector Transition Plans and their importance to investors

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AustraliaCorporate EngagementDecarbonising the EconomyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Investing in Australia’s Vital Regions

Report | Kate Donnelly & Chris Newton | 26 October 2023

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