Policy & Advocacy IGCC is the investment community’s authoritative voice on climate change. Our policy positions are created through thought leadership, extensive member consultation and research based on the latest science. IGCC then advocates for these policies by engaging with relevant decision-makers across Parliament, government departments, media and other key stakeholders. We publish thought-leading resources based on exclusive research and our unique position in a network of investors, analysts, academic researchers and policy-makers. Download IGCC’s Policy Positions 2022-2025 (pdf). Our People Erwin Jackson, Managing Director, Policy Michael Bones, Senior Manager, Advocacy Kate Simmonds, Senior Physical Risk and Resilience Advisor Bethany Richards, Manager, Policy Emerging Policy Issues 2035 Emissions Target The 2035 target will be the biggest climate policy decision this political term, set by the ambition for sector-by-sector policies, including clean energy targets and Safeguard Mechanism baselines. Clean Energy Transition Australia has an opportunity for an increase in capital investment in clean energy, incentivised by programs like the Capacity Investment Scheme, and in a global market invigorated by the USA’s climate package, the Inflation Reduction Act, Europe’s Green Deal, and others. Physical Risk Physical risk poses a greater impact than transition risk due to hard adaptation limits and higher levels of uncertainty. It will affect all industries and requires place-based solutions with national coordination for effective implementation. Disclosures Building Parliamentary support for reform on climate disclosures and working alongside other peak bodies to achieve major consensus. Parliamentary Engagements The Investor Group on Climate Change has deep relationships with key decision makers. We engage across parliament to advocate for policy that avoids systemic climate risks and unlock substantial investment in a clean economy. Regular Engagements As a bipartisan organisation, we engage regularly with ministers, opposition, and the crossbench. Canberra Roadshow In March 2023, we took six senior investment professionals to Canberra, arranging meetings with the Treasurer, Climate Change and Energy Ministers, Opposition, Department Secretaries, and senior media. Roundtable Discussion We organise high level roundtable events between representatives of some of the country’s largest investors and the Treasurer and key ministers. Working Groups Where we share information, build capacity, and work on collaborative projects with members. Policy & Advocacy Chair: Erwin Jackson Managing Director, Policy, IGCC Coordinates government engagement and maintains oversight on the role companies and industry associations play in delivering constructive climate policy outcomes. Read more… Energy Transition Subgroup Chair: Ian Leiblich Head of ESG, EG Develops effective energy transition policy required to achieve net zero emissions, including in response to the latest Capacity Investment Scheme. Read more… Good energy policy is key to good economic policy. We need groups like the IGCC to continue making the case to all Australians that good climate policy is good for investment and good for jobs. – Chris Bowen MP Minister for Climate Change & Energy IGCC Summit June 2022 Latest Policy & Advocacy News, Resources, and Events Wave of success: Investors launch ‘Climate Action Pays Off’ campaign 16 October 2024 We have launched a national campaign to showcase clean energy success stories while urging the Federal Parliament to embrace strong climate policy to unlock the next wave of multibillion dollar investment in local industries. Energy Transition Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Submission: Coordinating investment for Australia’s climate goals 7 October 2024 IGCC members support the government's investor front door, which is due to coordinate investment towards meeting Australia's climate goals. AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyEnergy Transition Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Submission: Investor Front Door, Future Made in Australia Submission | Bethany Richards | 4 October 2024 The front door will have the most impact if it works to deliver investments that are in alignment with the government’s Net Zero Australia Plan for a coordinated sectoral-based approach, and if it can unblock issues within planning processes that lead to unnecessary delays.Download AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Member briefing: Green Iron, APAC trade and CBAMs This post is members-only. Please sign in to view details. Sign in Cost of living relief plan can support investment 11 September 2024 The Investor Group on Climate Change supports ‘Renew Australia For All’ in their call for a multibillion-dollar Plan, to give all Australians access to home upgrades that electrify their homes and reduce energy costs. 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