16/12/2024
Today IGCC’s Senior Advocacy Manager, Michael Bones, headed to the Hunter to launch a joint statement by investors, businesses, workers and researchers in support of a strong 2035 emissions reduction target.
Was great to see Matthew Kelly break the news on the front page of the Newcastle Herald.
Read the story (photo 4-5): https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8847169/hunter-calls-for-strong-2035-emissions-targets-to-secure-its-future/
The tldr is 1) a strong climate target will help protect regional livelihoods, create new jobs and maintain economic security, and 2) if we want affordable, clean power for business and households, we need to stay the course on the roll out of renewables and storage.
Read the joint statement: https://lnkd.in/gYM23Mhr
Thanks to the 9 Hunter-based businesses and organisations supporting the statement alongside Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC): AGL, Ampcontrol, Beyond Zero Emissions, Energy Renaissance, Hunter Jobs Alliance, Hunter Renewal, MCi Carbon, MGA Thermal and Verdant Produce.
Special shout out to Brian Craighead, Samantha Mella and Justin Page for attending and speaking at the launch media event with NBN Australia, Jane McDonald for hosting us at the Energy Renaissance gigafactory, and the team at SEC Newgate Australia for helping make it all happen.
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