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.
A Federal Court full bench has today dismissed an appeal by Santos against an earlier ruling that invalidated its approvals to develop its Barossa gas field north of the Tiwi islands.
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.