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.