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15th February 2022
Not cheaper, not clean and not displacing coal: new ACCR report debunks gas industry spin
The ‘Facts over fiction: debunking gas industry spin’ report findings are in direct contrast to the Australian LNG industry’s spurious claims that gas has a role to play in the transition to a low carbon economy.
Read More11th February 2022
ACCR demands more transparency on decommissioning, calls for an end to pro-oil & gas lobbying
ACCR has filed shareholder resolutions with Santos Limited (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL), calling on both companies to improve their disclosures on decommissioning liabilities, and to cease direct and indirect advocacy for oil and gas expansion.
Read More10th February 2022
AGL ignoring shareholders, still failing on climate
ACCR is commenting on AGL Energy’s changes to the closure dates of its coal-fired power stations, announced today.
Read More1st February 2022
Rio harassment report: disturbing findings, transparency welcome
ACCR welcomes the publication of the Report into Workplace Culture at Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) conducted by former Australian sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick.
Read More27th January 2022
ACCR welcomes Woodside withdrawal from Myanmar
ACCR welcomes the withdrawal of Woodside (ASX:WPL) from Myanmar which was announced by the company today.
Read More17th December 2021
Incitec Pivot shareholders revolt on climate
ACCR generates 43.71% support for its shareholder resolution at ASX-listed explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL).
Read More6th December 2021
Dendrobium decision reeks of state capture
ACCR is commenting on the decision by the NSW government to deem South32’s (ASX:S32) Dendrobium coal mine expansion “State Significant Infrastructure”.
Read More22nd November 2021
Woodside’s debt dressed up as equity in climate-wrecking project
ACCR commenting on Woodside Petroleum’s (ASX:WPL) announcement that it has reached a final investment decision (FID) on Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 developments.
Read More15th November 2021
Woodside ignores COP26, accelerates emissions growth
ACCR commenting on Woodside Petroleum’s (ASX:WPL) sale of a 49% share in Pluto Train 2 Joint Venture to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
Read More11th November 2021
BHP climate plan a greenwash
This vote suggests institutional investors are easily cowed by big companies like BHP and they’re unwilling to force them to adhere to the Paris Agreement.
Read More9th November 2021
FMG AGM: Support WA Aboriginals’ calls to pause current ACH Bill
FMG appears to support better heritage protection standards in theory, but not in practice.
Read More8th November 2021
BHP offloads coal assets to a climate laggard
ACCR is commenting on BHP’s divestment of 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore SMC Holdings Pty Ltd.
Read More25th October 2021
Investors must rein in APPEA’s tobacco-inspired ad campaign
This insidious APPEA advertising campaign, a week ahead of COP26, is a classic example of climate action delay tactics from the fossil fuel lobby, inspired by the tobacco industry.
Read More20th October 2021
Rio Tinto shows BHP how it’s done
ACCR comment on Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO) newly announced emissions reduction targets and strategy.
Read More20th October 2021
Origin Energy cops shareholder heat on gas
ACCR comment on the voting results on its two shareholder resolutions at the AGM of Origin Energy (ASX:ORG).
Read More18th October 2021
Juukan Gorge Caves Inquiry - time for best practice cultural heritage laws
ACCR welcomes the final report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Destruction of the Juukan Gorge Caves by Rio Tinto Ltd in May 2020.
Read More15th October 2021
BHP shareholders support coal mining beyond 2050
Despite its claims of climate leadership, BHP’s climate plan isn’t even close to what is required to prevent runaway climate change.
Read More14th October 2021
Incitec Pivot must set Paris-aligned targets
ACCR has filed a shareholder resolution with ASX-listed explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL), calling on the company to set emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.
Read More5th October 2021
Fortescue embarrasses BHP and Rio Tinto on steelmaking targets
ACCR welcomes Fortescue Metals Group’s (ASX:FMG) announcement that it has set a target to reach net zero Scope 3 emissions by 2040, which incorporates emissions from steelmaking.
Read More28th September 2021
ACCR launches Global Climate Insights
ACCR will be offering in-depth company-level climate analysis of internationally listed companies, via a new research group called Global Climate Insights (GCI).
Read More23rd September 2021
South32 puts industry associations on notice over climate
The board of South32 (ASX:S32) will support ACCR’s shareholder resolution, which seeks to ensure the advocacy of its industry associations is consistent with the Paris Agreement.
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