Policy & Advocacy Working Group

This collaborative group coordinates on government engagement and maintains oversight on the role of companies and industry associations in delivering constructive climate policy outcomes.

Meetings are held every two months, with occasional ad-hoc briefings and discussions as needed.

When drafting submissions or developing major research publications we consult with ad-hoc sub groups.

Chair

Erwin Jackson
Managing Director, Policy

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Bethany Richards
Policy Junior Analyst

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Working Group Policy and Engagement Priorities

We provide information to the working group on the current state of play of policy at a state, national, and international level.

We welcome contributions from members who bring their expertise and perspectives to shape submissions and joint statements. These help form the policy to help accelerate Australia’s path to net-zero emissions.

2035 Emissions Target
  • The target will be the biggest climate policy decision this term.
  • It will be set by ambition for sector-by-sector policies.
  • Consultation process underway with the Climate Change Authority (CCA).
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Sector Pathways
  • Developing sector pathways, policies and goals to support investment in climate solutions across the economy.
National Net Zero Authority
  • Recently legislated following IGCC campaign, which included submission, peak bodies statement, national ad campaign, and significant direct engagement
  • Includes $400 million to support investment in clean energy in regions
  • IGCC will continue to engage while the Authority is set up and starts to operate.
National Physical Risk Assessment
  • Creation of policy briefs and thought leadership on climate divestment in high physical risk regions and sectors
  • Current development of second assessment in line with 2024 National Adaptation Plan

Latest Relevant News, Resources, and Events.

Submission: Investible Plan for Green Metals

18 July 2024

IGCC supports the Future Made in Australia agenda which DISR is consulting on in relation to green metals investment. Good community and workforce outcomes are critical elements of secure industries, and supporting innovation across the capital stack will generate a pipeline of investible opportunities for institutional investors to provide patient capital towards. Mass deployment of renewable energy to support green metals industries is essential.

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:

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Joint Statement On The Need For Climate And Energy Policy Certainty

18 July 2024

Eighteen diverse industry and environment bodies, including AI Group, the National Farmers Federation, the Australian Steel Council, and the Investor Group on Climate Change, have issued this joint statement.