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15th 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).
Read More19th September 2022
AGL: Botton, Smith-Gander and Hunt exit brings scope for fresh strategy
ACCR is commenting on AGL Energy’s (ASX: AGL) announcement that Peter Botten and Diane Smith-Gander are exiting the AGL board immediately.
Read More15th September 2022
Woodside blindly progresses Browse despite all advice to the contrary
Woodside's (ASX:WDS) updated environmental approvals still fail to seriously consider Browse’s emissions.
Read More6th September 2022
It’s showtime: HESTA not giving up on 1.5°C, holding fossil fuels to account
HESTA will be holding AGL Energy, Origin Energy, Woodside Energy and Santos to account over the gaps between their strategies and a 1.5C pathway.
Read More30th August 2022
Woodside uses war profits to double down on gas over transition
With Woodside (ASX:WDS) continuing to ignore investor demands, it’s time for investors to appoint climate competent directors.
Read More30th August 2022
ACCR calls on BHP to lead on climate advocacy, reflect climate risk in financial statements
BHP is Australia’s largest company (ASX: BHP) with huge political influence and a massive opportunity to align business interests and policy with a safe climate.
Read More26th August 2022
Origin’s climate cognitive dissonance: failure to factor in emissions from much hyped new gas basins
ACCR is commenting on a newly released Climate and Transition Plan issued by Origin Energy (ASX:ORG).
Read More25th August 2022
Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility expands landmark Federal Court case against Santos
ACCR has now filed to expand its case to include alleged greenwashing in Santos’ 2020 Investor Day Briefing and 2021 Climate Change Report.
Read More23rd August 2022
Welcome news: South32 walks away from Dendrobium expansion
ACCR is commenting on South32’s announcement that it will not proceed with the Dendrobium metallurgical coal mine in the Illawarra.
Read More19th August 2022
Questions must be asked about delayed AGL board renewal and CEO appointment
ACCR is commenting on AGL’s annual results (ASX:AGL) which were at the low end of previous guidance for the year ended 30 June 2022.
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