Topic: Decarbonising the Economy
The Net Zero Investment Framework 2.0 (“NZIF 2.0”)
Guide | IIGCC, IGCC, AIGCC, Ceres | 25 June
The Net Zero Investment Framework 2.0 (“NZIF 2.0”) is the latest iteration of the most widely used resource by investors to develop their individual net zero strategies and transition plans.
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Submission: Targets set the direction and pace of policy ambition
Submission | Erwin Jackson and Bethany Richards | 21 May 2024
- 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
12 April 2024
The vision outlined by Prime Minister introducing the Future Made in Australia Act (the Act) is a step towards making Australia competitive in a world accelerating the clean energy transition.
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 technology types, and how this may impact the future design of the grids.
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25 March 2024
The federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme will now deliver 32GW of additional renewable energy to Australia's electricity markets. The delivery of this Scheme sets the country up to achieve its 82% renewable energy target by 2030.
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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8 February 2024
The Investor Group on Climate Change has released its Annual Report for 2023, showing its work with members to mitigate climate risk and leverage the opportunities of the global transition to net zero.