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21st 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.
Read More18th August 2022
Safeguard Mechanism consultation will be feeding frenzy for industry lobby
ACCR is commenting on the commencement of Federal Government consultation on the Safeguard Mechanism.
Read More18th August 2022
Climate in Origin’s financial statements: Closer but no cigar
ACCR is commenting on Origin Energy’s Full Year Results (ASX:ORG), in which it reported a 30% increase in underlying profit.
Read More16th August 2022
Origin’s industry association review ignores glaring misalignment with Paris Agreement by fossil fuel pushers
ACCR is commenting on a newly released Review of Industry Associations by Origin Energy (ASX:ORG).
Read More16th August 2022
BHP’s coal business cashes in despite its climate claims
ACCR is commenting on BHP’s results for the year ended 30 June 2022. Climate leaders don’t develop new coal mines.
Read More12th August 2022
Origin’s climate risk is material, must be in financial statements
ACCR has filed a shareholder resolution with Origin Energy (ASX:ORG), seeking that the company include a climate sensitivity analysis in its audited financial statements.
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