1. Introduction
Introduction
We brought Australian industry together to accelerate action towards achieving net zero supply chains by mid century.
As our trading partners decarbonise and countries and companies set goals for net zero emissions by 2050, the ability of Australia’s industrial sectors to transition is significant for the Australian economy and the country’s ability to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (Australian Industry ETI) brought together leaders from industry and business to coordinate learning and action on net zero emissions supply chains.
Independent, not-for-profit bodies Climateworks Centre and Climate-KIC Australia convened the Australian Industry ETI, working in collaboration with the Energy Transitions Commission. The initiative was chaired by Simon McKeon AO Chancellor of Monash University, former CSIRO Chairman and public company director. This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program.
2. Key resources
Pathways to industrial decarbonisation: Positioning Australian industry to prosper in a net zero global economy
In 2023, there is international accord that urgent action is required to reduce emissions in line with Paris Agreement goals and limit warming to below 2°C, and preferably to 1.5°C.
‘We can do it’: Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen launches report outlining pathways to decarbonise Australian industry
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, says he believes Australia can, with an ‘all-in effort’, decarbonise heavy industry and create jobs across the nation in the process.
Heavy industry in Australia could decarbonise, help limit warming to 1.5 degrees and create up to 1.35 million jobs: new report outlines pathways
A new report has, for the first time in Australia, outlined decarbonisation pathways that show it is possible for five of Australia’s most significant heavy industry supply chains to transition to net zero, consistent with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5ºC.
The Briefing Room: How to decarbonise industry in Australia – Part 1
Join us for part one of a two-part deep dive into strategies to decarbonise Australian industry.
How to decarbonise Australia: Industry, energy and technology – Part 2
Join us for our second deep dive into decarbonising the nation, as we explore the role of pathways in guiding the transition to net zero emissions.
Australia’s main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here’s what we must do to prepare
Making steel was responsible for about 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.
Setting up industrial regions for net zero – Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative Phase 2 report
Australia’s industrial regions are significant in terms of their emissions, energy use and contribution to the economy.
Setting up industry for net zero – Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative Phase 1 report
Emissions from Australia’s industrial supply chains are considered ‘hard-to-abate’ because addressing them poses more technological and commercial challenges than encountered in other sectors of the economy.
The briefing room: Decarbonising regional Australia
Australia’s regions face growing uncertainty as shifts to decarbonise global supply chains risk leaving industrial regions behind.
The briefing room: Industry and the global net zero transition
Australia can be competitive and remain a major export economy as the world decarbonises.
