
We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is a think tank established in 2022 that works probono in the public interest to accelerate decarbonisation. We conduct research and analyses on global financial issues related to the global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, as well as the implications for the Australian economy, with a key focus on the threats and opportunities for Australian investments and exports. Read more
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PODCAST | Tim & Grant McDowell on Spark Club: Emissions targets are a thing
Spark Club Podcast
Highlights China’s Envision announces a green passport for wind turbines Envision Energy, announced this week that its main wind turbine has been internationally certified via the Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) platform. 🔹 85–90% recyclability, maximizing circular economy potential 🔹 Supply chains on track for 100% green electricity by 2028 🔹 Transparent, internationally recognized carbon accounting China’s cleantech leaders are embracing an international alignment to build collaboration and a race to the top on climate, even as the US abrogates their global leadership daily. Read more
OP ED | China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan
Pearls & Irritations
This sends a clear signal to the international community about China’s sustained commitment to addressing climate change in line with the Paris Agreement. While the absolute reduction figure seems modest, China has a record of under-promising and over-delivering. For example, it surpassed its 2030 wind and solar power generation capacity target in July 2024, six years ahead of schedule. Over the last decade, it has systematically and rapidly implemented a transformative national plan of economy-wide decarbonisation through building the largest and fastest growing renewable energy system in the world while increasing its electrification rate at 10 percentage points per decade. Read more
Iron ore miner spells out green iron, new metals and the repair job targets for its leadership team
The Australian
Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest and his board have shed light on what they expect from dual CEOs Dino Otranto and Agustin Pichot in return for a stack of company shares. Read more
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