BlueScope Steel, the multinational steel-making corporation, is one of Australia’s major consumers of energy. The company requires large amounts of energy to be able to create steel via its smelting, furnace and production operations and is one of the top 20 energy users in Australia. At today’s annual general meeting, … Read More
South32’s new climate plan won’t include scope 3 targets
29 October 2020 Diversified mining company South32 told shareholders today it would have “something to say” about its huge scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (those generated from the use of its products) when the company updates its climate policy next year. However, the company isn’t expected to include any clear … Read More
Adelaide Brighton investors must demand Paris-aligned targets
19 May 2020 In response to questioning from shareholders at its annual general meeting today, Australian construction material company Adelaide Brighton suggested its weak emission reduction targets could be stepped up to align with the Paris climate goals over the coming year. Investors must now use their position to hold … Read More
Expectations set for Boral’s next steps on climate risk
6 November 2019 As a major greenhouse gas polluter with exposure to the coal power sector, Boral still has plenty of work to do on climate risk management. Two years ago, Boral didn’t think climate change posed a significant risk to its business. For a company that in 2017 had … Read More