AGL Energy Limited was Australia's biggest emitter for FY22, while emissions from oil, gas and LNG increased by 3.3 million tonnes, according to the latest National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGER) data.
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.
The government has today announced its plan to introduce a standardised, internationally-aligned climate risk reporting framework for business to ensure investors have the transparency needed to manage climate risks.
Australia's emissions are projected to be 48% below 2005 levels by 2035 despite recent emission rises, according to the first annual Climate Change Statement released today.
The fourth annual review of the Australian Carbon Industry Code of Conduct reveals improvements in compliance and a 45% increase in signatories to the code.
A UN taskforce has released a report aimed at reducing greenwashing and improving the reliability of corporate net-zero pledges and climate commitments.
Businesses including Woodside, Lion, Boral, and Fortescue have for the first time disclosed their progress towards meeting climate change goals, in new reports released by the Clean Energy Regulator.
Subject to any legal challenge, ARENA's remit will now extend to include soil carbon and CCS projects, as well as abatement activities in key industries that aren't linked to renewable energy.
The Morrison government has given South Australia at least $560 million to help fund clean energy and emissions abatement actions, after last year allocating $960 million to NSW.
Shadow climate minister Chris Bowen says Labor will only support a bill to give the CEFC another $1 billion and change the way it operates if the government agrees to three amendments.