Researchers Blame Corporate Australia for Green Energy Setbacks

Published on January 17, 2024

Major Australian companies are not following through with green commitments despite displaying public support for addressing climate issues, which is posing a threat to national climate targets, according to a think tank. Researchers from the independent think tank InfluenceMap released a report on Jan. 15 analysing the climate policy engagement of the 70 largest companies in Australia and the 25 most influential industry associations. Data on corporate and peak body lobbying on climate policy showed that 87 percent indicated support for climate action, but only 35 percent went on to back high-level climate goals, and merely 10 percent supported specific emissions reduction policies in federal consultations. Lead author Jack Herring said most of corporate Australia had perfected using double-speak when addressing climate....

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