How business could benefit from the Climate Change Bill: Thought starters for your submission in support of the Bill

How business could benefit from the Climate Change Bill: Thought starters for your submission in support of the Bill

Pro-bono Zoom Videoconference – Tuesday 24 November 3 pm to 4 pm

The Climate Change Bill, introduced by Zali Steggall MP, Independent for Warringah, has been referred to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy and now goes to a public inquiry. Click here for information about the Bill and making a submission.

The Committee has asked for public submissions by 5 pm on Friday 27 November. Any business, organisation and individual can make a submission and your support is needed. 

Hosts & Agenda

Ursula Hogben and Tina Jackson – Climate Reality Presenters

Jonas Bengtsson - CEO, Max Van Biene - Head of Sustainability Strategy, and Maisie Auld - Head of Carbon & Climate Resilience - Edge Environment 

How business could benefit from the Climate Change Bill: Thought starters for your submission in support of the Bill, with Q&A: 
Sustainability consultancy Edge Environment will provide some context on how the Bill may impact business in Australia, outlining some key content for businesses to consider in a submission in support of the Bill, including:

• Some of the challenges that the private sector has faced in the absence of strong climate policy
• Trends we are seeing in relation to private sector engagement with sustainability and climate advocacy
• Benefits that various sectors could expect from a Net Zero target and associated framework – opportunities realised, risks mitigated
• Format and messaging of a submission

All businesses are welcome, including if this is your first time writing a submission.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.