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22nd February 2023
New research raises doubts about Paris-alignment of mining giant Glencore - increasing pressure as the company faces a shareholder resolution on thermal coal.
ACCR released research showing that based on current disclosures by Glencore and its stated strategy, the company’s forecast cumulative emissions from coal production do not appear to be Paris-aligned.
Read More17th February 2023
“Culture of avoiding accountability”: Whistleblower debunks Santos’ claim oil spill didn’t kill dolphins
ACCR is commenting commenting on the statement and photos from a Santos whistleblower claiming that an oil spill from the Varunus Island Gas Plant appears to have resulted in the death of dolphins.
Read More14th February 2023
Santos progresses marginal fossil fuel project under guise of energy security, CEO’s pay packet the only clear winner
ACCR is commenting on Santos’ announcement about the progress of regulatory approvals for its Dorado oil project.
Read More10th January 2023
Government ignores the billion tonne elephant in the room with its Safeguard Mechanism updates
ACCR is commenting on on the release of proposed changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule.
Read More5th January 2023
Global investors unite on first ever shareholder resolution targeting Glencore’s coal production
ACCR is commenting on the first time investors have filed a climate resolution specifically focusing on Glencore’s thermal coal production.
Read More14th December 2022
APPEA and members need to read the room
ACCR responding to comments made today by APPEA Chair, Woodside CEO and ex-Exxon executive Meg O’Neill on ABC Radio National Breakfast.
Read More8th December 2022
Glencore acknowledges folly of coal expansion - cancels massive proposed greenfield coal mine in Australia
ACCR is commenting on Glencore withdrawing applications for approval for its Valeria greenfield coal mine.
Read More1st December 2022
Groundhog Day: Woodside stuck in denial of the energy transition
ACCR is commenting on Woodside’s Investor Briefing Day 2022 in which the company announced no changes to its climate transition plan.
Read More18th November 2022
BHP and Rio Tinto-funded advocacy continues to subvert democracy
ACCR is commenting on the Minerals Council of Australia’s recent threat to fund an anti-Labor advertising.
Read More15th November 2022
AGL shareholders make history by renewing board with climate competence and ambition
ACCR is commenting on the results of the AGL Energy (ASX: AGL) 2022 Annual General Meeting, where the four directors nominated by Grok Ventures received majority support and will join the company board.
Read More10th November 2022
BHP no longer leading and not even following on climate
ACCR is commenting on the results of the 2022 BHP Annual General Meeting, where our shareholder resolutions on positive advocacy and climate accounting received 12.73% and 18.67% support respectively.
Read More2nd November 2022
Proxy advisers reinforce AGL chair concerns
ACCR is commenting on the published details of the Glass Lewis and ISS proxy advice regarding AGL Energy (ASX: AGL).
Read More28th October 2022
IEA destroys energy security argument for new fossil fuels
The IEA has made it clear that the tragedy of the Ukraine war is a temporary sugar rush for fossil fuel companies.
Read More28th October 2022
Heritage preserved: Glencore’s coal mine refused
ACCR is commenting on the decision made today to refuse Glencore’s Glendell coal mine proposal due to heritage impacts.
Read More21st October 2022
AGL climate plan falls short of Paris, McKenzie not the Chair to deliver
ACCR will vote against AGL Energy’s (ASX: AGL) climate plan at the company's upcoming AGM, on November 15, 2022. ACCR will also be voting against the re-election of AGL Chair, Ms Patricia McKenzie.
Read More19th October 2022
Origin’s shift away from gas expansion celebrated by investors with 94% support for climate plan
ACCR is commenting on the results of Origin Energy’s 2022 AGM (ASX: ORG), including the company’s Say on Climate vote.
Read More7th October 2022
BHP ‘delusional’, seeks coal mine extension to 2116
BHP's (ASX: BHP) move to extend the Peak Downs coal mine for 93 years to 2116 is delusional.
Read More29th September 2022
AGL finally reads the room, brings forward Loy Yang closure by 10 years
ACCR is commenting on AGL Energy’s (ASX: AGL) announced Strategic Review and Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) including the closure of the Loy Yang A power station.
Read More28th September 2022
Origin concedes to investor pressure, will include climate sensitivity in financial statements
ACCR is withdrawing its shareholder resolution calling for Origin Energy (ASX: ORG) to include a 1.5°C climate change sensitivity analysis in its 2023 financial statements, after Origin agreed to deliver this information.
Read More21st September 2022
Safeguard mechanism with teeth needed
ACCR is commenting on its submission to the Safeguard Mechanism reform.
Read More19th September 2022
Beetaloo divestment will not reduce emissions
ACCR is commenting on Origin’s (ASX: ORG) recent announcement that it will divest 100% of its interest in the Beetaloo Basin to Tamboran (ASX:TBN).
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