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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.

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19th 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.

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7th 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.

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29th 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.

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28th 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.

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21st September 2022

Safeguard mechanism with teeth needed

ACCR is commenting on its submission to the Safeguard Mechanism reform.

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19th 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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19th 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.

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15th 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.

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6th 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.

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30th 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.

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30th 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.

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26th 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).

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25th 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.

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23rd 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.

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19th 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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18th 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.

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18th 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.

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16th 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).

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16th 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.

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12th 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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