While businesses might be saying publicly they support the government’s proposed changes to the Safeguard Mechanism, Coalition spokesperson on climate change and energy, Ted O’Brien, says privately, "numerous" businesses in a range of industries have approached his office and urged the Coalition to campaign against the changes.
The McGowan Government has committed to enshrining WA's net-zero 2050 target in law - along with a pledge to reduce government sector emissions by 80% by 2030.
The NSW EPA has committed to regulating greenhouse gas emissions with the help of specialised advisory groups under its new Climate Change Policy and Action Plan released today.
Concern over Australia's net zero targets is rising among climate experts and environmental groups following the release of the Chubb Review report and the federal government's draft Safeguard Mechanism reforms.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute has released its recommendations for the development of an Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to guide public company reporting of climate impact and sustainability initiatives.