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Green metal statecraft: Forging Australia’s green iron industry
Australia’s "Green Metal Statecraft" outlines a transformative agenda for advancing its green iron industry. The report advocates leveraging renewables-powered iron ore processing, supported by $10-30 billion in strategic public investment. Emphasising economic, environmental, and energy security, the plan aligns national policy with decarbonisation to secure Australia’s leadership in sustainable steelmaking and green exports.
Transition today: A progress update - How investors can support climate transition across portfolios
The report explores how investors can support climate transitions through decarbonisation, alignment with transition pathways, and investments in climate solutions. It emphasises systemic risks, scope 3 emissions, and capital mobilisation to developing economies, offering actionable strategies to integrate climate goals into investment portfolios.
From taking stock to taking action - How to implement the COP28 energy goals
The report outlines global energy transition goals, including tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. It provides guidance for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasising the importance of international cooperation, investment in grids and storage, and just, equitable transitions away from fossil fuels. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities for accelerating clean energy adoption globally.
Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) is a leading research centre focused on sustainable investment practices. CCSI provides resources, analysis, and tools to support responsible investment in natural resources and infrastructure. Its work promotes social, environmental, and economic sustainability while addressing issues like human rights and community engagement.
Embedding just transition into corporate climate action strategies
This report explores how businesses can integrate the concept of a just transition into their climate action strategies. It outlines key frameworks, corporate responsibilities, and challenges, offering guidance for ensuring social and environmental considerations are embedded in decarbonisation efforts.
The demand for a fair international financial architecture
The report explores the Global South's calls for reforming the international financial system. It highlights six key outcomes: improved representation, faster response times, increased funding scale, sustainable financing, enhanced global solidarity, and fostering economic self-reliance. The report underscores the urgency of reforming global financial institutions to address disparities.
Good Jobs First
Good Jobs First (GJF) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting accountability and transparency in economic development. By analysing public subsidies and incentives, GJF helps communities understand the impact of corporate subsidies on local economies. Their tools and resources support informed decision-making for sustainable economic growth and responsible investment.
Convergence
Convergence is a global network dedicated to blended finance solutions, promoting sustainable development by bringing together public and private sector investors. It provides market intelligence, research, and data-driven insights to help fund impactful projects worldwide. Key resources include reports, tools, and case studies focused on scaling innovative finance.
Climate Policy Initiative
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a global organisation that focuses on driving policy and financial innovations to address climate change. They provide rigorous analysis and insights on climate finance, supporting effective investment strategies and policy frameworks. CPI aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders to promote sustainable development and climate resilience.
Rights CoLab
Rights CoLab focuses on advancing human rights through cross-sector collaboration. The organisation fosters innovation at the intersection of civil society, finance, and technology, driving systemic change. Rights CoLab supports initiatives that empower local organisations and create sustainable impact. Its work spans governance, social enterprise, and civic engagement across global contexts.
Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)
Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Regen Melbourne
Regen Melbourne is a collaborative network focused on creating a sustainable and regenerative city. Through community-driven solutions and partnerships, it addresses urban development challenges, climate resilience, and social equity. Regen Melbourne promotes systems thinking, circular economy practices, and long-term sustainability for the benefit of all residents.
Combining AI and domain expertise to assess corporate climate transition disclosures
This paper introduces an assessment framework for corporate disclosures on climate transition strategies. It identifies 64 indicators from 28 frameworks, develops a natural language processing (NLP) tool to automate disclosure assessment, and analyses disclosures of carbon-intensive companies. The findings reveal that companies often prioritise reporting targets over concrete implementation actions.
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a global partnership working to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane, black carbon, and HFCs. By focusing on key sectors, CCAC promotes strategies that simultaneously improve air quality and combat climate change. Explore their initiatives to support sustainable development and climate resilience.
Sustainable finance roadmap 2024
The Australian Government's 2024 Sustainable Finance Roadmap outlines a plan to mobilise private capital towards achieving net-zero emissions. It focuses on improving transparency in climate and sustainability reporting, enhancing financial system capabilities, and demonstrating government leadership. Key initiatives include mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, developing a sustainable finance taxonomy, and issuing sovereign green bonds.
Energy transition risks and opportunities initiative's series
Energy Transition Risk and Opportunities Initiative (ET Risk) provides finance professionals with tools to assess energy transition risks and opportunities. The project focuses on sustainable finance, ESG impacts, and climate change, helping users make informed investment decisions.