Topic: Mining

Submission: Safeguard Mechanism reforms for industrial transformations

Submission | Bethany Richards, Francesca Muskovic | 14 October 2026

The Safeguard Mechanism (SGM) works well in delivering abatement while keeping compliance costs low, but it does little to support or incentivise on-site abatement and the transition to resilient and competitive low-carbon industries. The review of the SGM presents an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s energy transition, strengthen energy resilience and support industrial competitiveness and development.

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Submission: Safeguard Mechanism reforms for industrial transformations

14 October 2026

IGCC proposes reforms that will improve the Safeguard's ability to support on-site emissions reductions and create a productive, futureproofed industrial base that can serve the Australian economy to Net Zero and beyond, addressing transition barriers that inhibit companies from deploying near-term abatement technologies, and demonstrating efficiencies that can be gained by introducing more nuance into the scheme.
AustraliaClimate Solutions & TechCorporate EngagementCorporate Engagement Working GroupDecarbonising the EconomyEnergy Transition Working GroupGovernance & DisclosureManufacturingMiningPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Methane accounting standards under NGERS legislation

13 May 2026

Investors rely on reported emissions data to provide an accurate picture of companies’ emissions and transition risk, to assess current and prospective investments as well as the risk to asset value.
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IGCC Annual Report 2024: Year In Review

Report | Investor Group on Climate Change | 27 February 2025

The Investor Group on Climate Change has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant climate action by investors and policy progress throughout Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.  

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Second Edition of Net Zero Standards (NZS) Assessments Released

24 February 2025

IGCC is pleased to welcome the second edition of the Net Zero Standards (NZS) assessments for the diversified mining sector as well as oil and gas.
Climate Action 100+Corporate EngagementMining

Submission: Investible Plan for Green Metals

18 July 2024

IGCC supports the Future Made in Australia agenda which the Government is consulting on, specifically in relation to green metals investment.
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Submission: Investible Plan for Green Metals

Submission | Bethany Richards | 18 July 2024

Key points: The Investor Group on Climate Change welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on accelerating investment in green metals industries, as part of the Future Made in Australia agenda. This submission will highlight barriers and opportunities for investors, and for green metals industries. These include the following barriers:
  • Green metals investments must offer the right risk-return profiles.

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