Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR)
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ACCR is a shareholder advocacy and research organisation. We use shareholder strategy to enable investors to escalate engagements with heavy-emitting companies in their portfolios. Find us at accr.org.au
The finance sector is falling well short of delivering the level of capital needed to meet our critical sustainability goals. It continues to cause harm by providing capital to industries that damage nature. theconversation.com/green-financ...
Green finance was supposed to contribute solutions to climate change. So far, it’s fallen well short
It’s ten years since a seminal speech triggered a rush into green finance. What happened to those early hopes?
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The finance sector is falling well short of delivering the level of capital needed to meet our critical sustainability goals. It continues to cause harm by providing capital to industries that damage nature. theconversation.com/green-financ...
In Australia, the number of deaths per annum is likely to increase by around 1% by 2030 up to 7% by the end of this century due to global heating. The extra deaths will mostly be at older age groups, and among those who find it harder to shelter from heat. actuarialeye.com/2025/11/10/c...
Climate change and Mortality – what can we expect?
In Australia, the number of deaths per annum is likely to increase by around 1% by 2030 up to 7% by the end of this century due to global heating. The extra deaths will mostly be at older age group…
actuarialeye.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
In Australia, the number of deaths per annum is likely to increase by around 1% by 2030 up to 7% by the end of this century due to global heating. The extra deaths will mostly be at older age groups, and among those who find it harder to shelter from heat. actuarialeye.com/2025/11/10/c...
Ultimately it will be up to the state to act and hold Shell and BP accountable for the full costs of remediating pollution in the area. The question is whether they will do so, considering the close relationship between government and industry. theconversation.com/when-pollute...
When polluters don’t pay: still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6 cents
Steps need to be started urgently to clean up the petrol pollution left behind in South Durban by BP and Shell.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Ultimately it will be up to the state to act and hold Shell and BP accountable for the full costs of remediating pollution in the area. The question is whether they will do so, considering the close relationship between government and industry. theconversation.com/when-pollute...
We're hiring for a Steel Demand-Side Analyst to join our research team. Could it be you?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
We're hiring for a Steel Demand-Side Analyst to join our research team. Could it be you?
Applications close 18th November 2025 app.beapplied.com/apply/l0ms3k...
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Chaired by Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, the inquiry is investigating how misinformation and disinformation are shaping Australia’s response to the climate crisis and the shift to renewable energy. reneweconomy.com.au/we-do-not-ha...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Chaired by Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, the inquiry is investigating how misinformation and disinformation are shaping Australia’s response to the climate crisis and the shift to renewable energy. reneweconomy.com.au/we-do-not-ha...
The Waratah transformer failure is the latest delay to affect the clean energy projects and transmission lines needed for the transition away from fossil fuels. www.afr.com/companies/en...
‘Catastrophic’ failure delays massive $1b Waratah super battery
The BlackRock-owned development is the largest storage project in the world and a key part of the transition away from coal power.
www.afr.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Waratah transformer failure is the latest delay to affect the clean energy projects and transmission lines needed for the transition away from fossil fuels. www.afr.com/companies/en...
AGL Energy has agreed to sell almost all of its 20% stake in Australian wind giant Tilt Renewables. “The transaction demonstrates our commitment to realising value in our portfolio and recycling capital to invest in flexible, dispatchable capacity" reneweconomy.com.au/agl-sells-mo...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
AGL Energy has agreed to sell almost all of its 20% stake in Australian wind giant Tilt Renewables. “The transaction demonstrates our commitment to realising value in our portfolio and recycling capital to invest in flexible, dispatchable capacity" reneweconomy.com.au/agl-sells-mo...
In a world in which China uses ever more Russian gas, many LNG projects would struggle to get built. At current European gas prices, that is almost $90bn a year of lost revenue for US industry — money that could, literally, end up going down the pipes. www.ft.com/content/a974...
A China-Russia sweetheart gas deal could upset US energy exporters
Even without Power of Siberia 2, there was already a risk of superfluous LNG sloshing around the system
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
In a world in which China uses ever more Russian gas, many LNG projects would struggle to get built. At current European gas prices, that is almost $90bn a year of lost revenue for US industry — money that could, literally, end up going down the pipes. www.ft.com/content/a974...
Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by the Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg, according to U.S. tax records reviewed by DeSmog. www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
www.desmog.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by the Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg, according to U.S. tax records reviewed by DeSmog. www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Another scandal for Equinor in the UK. The joint venture "Adura" set up with Shell accused of using Equinor's tax assets so the Adura joint venture can avoid taxes in Britain. A group of organisations are asking for a review of the dealings. www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdee...
Chancellor urged to examine 'legality' of Shell-Equinor deal to create new company
Plans were announced last year for a new company named Adura which would see Shell and Equinor - which owns an 80% majority stake in the Rosebank oil field - join forces.
www.aberdeenlive.news
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Another scandal for Equinor in the UK. The joint venture "Adura" set up with Shell accused of using Equinor's tax assets so the Adura joint venture can avoid taxes in Britain. A group of organisations are asking for a review of the dealings. www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdee...
We're #hiring for a Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer.
Could you coordinate fundraising / grant seeking activities and contribute to managing communications with funders?
Learn more here: app.beapplied.com/apply/lemyut...
Could you coordinate fundraising / grant seeking activities and contribute to managing communications with funders?
Learn more here: app.beapplied.com/apply/lemyut...
Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer
Employer: Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility Work Type/s: Permanent, 30-37.5 hours (4-5 days) per week. Flexibility available. Please specify your preference when applying. Salary: $80-1...
app.beapplied.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We're #hiring for a Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer.
Could you coordinate fundraising / grant seeking activities and contribute to managing communications with funders?
Learn more here: app.beapplied.com/apply/lemyut...
Could you coordinate fundraising / grant seeking activities and contribute to managing communications with funders?
Learn more here: app.beapplied.com/apply/lemyut...
ASIC has imposed a $37,560 penalty on industry superannuation fund HESTA over misleading statements about carbon emissions.
Another industry fund, Prime Super also received an infringement notice and paid a $18,780 penalty. financialnewswire.com.au/superannuati...
Another industry fund, Prime Super also received an infringement notice and paid a $18,780 penalty. financialnewswire.com.au/superannuati...
ASIC hits HESTA with $37,560 penalty - Financial Newswire
Industry superannuation fund HESTA has been hit with a $37,560 ASIC penalty over allegedly misleading statements about carbon emissions.
financialnewswire.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
ASIC has imposed a $37,560 penalty on industry superannuation fund HESTA over misleading statements about carbon emissions.
Another industry fund, Prime Super also received an infringement notice and paid a $18,780 penalty. financialnewswire.com.au/superannuati...
Another industry fund, Prime Super also received an infringement notice and paid a $18,780 penalty. financialnewswire.com.au/superannuati...
In the blame game of who is doing most, or least, corporations are not typically showered in climate glory. ACCR is shining a spotlight on the good and the bad. Watch Brynn O’Brien discuss the important (and tireless) job of holding business to account. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFHV...
Cleaning up the market
YouTube video by Climate 360
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In the blame game of who is doing most, or least, corporations are not typically showered in climate glory. ACCR is shining a spotlight on the good and the bad. Watch Brynn O’Brien discuss the important (and tireless) job of holding business to account. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFHV...
Spanning our AGM activities, company engagements and research, ACCR's Annual Review for FY24/25 shows how we use shareholder rights to protect long-term value and deliver real-world emissions reductions. www.accr.org.au/research/acc...
ACCR Annual Review FY24/25 - ACCR
Spanning our AGM activities, company engagements and research, and featuring testimonials from key collaborators, ACCR's Annual Review for FY24/25 shows how we use shareholder rights to protect long-t...
www.accr.org.au
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Spanning our AGM activities, company engagements and research, ACCR's Annual Review for FY24/25 shows how we use shareholder rights to protect long-term value and deliver real-world emissions reductions. www.accr.org.au/research/acc...
Only 125 MWh!
Japan’s largest renewable battery energy storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix. The construction will install a 125 MWh battery energy storage in Oita Prefecture. constructionreviewonline.com/japans-large...
Japan’s largest renewable battery energy storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix. The construction will install a 125 MWh battery energy storage in Oita Prefecture. constructionreviewonline.com/japans-large...
Japan Launches Largest Renewable Battery Storage Project By Osaka Gas and Sonnedix
Japan’s largest renewable battery storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix.
constructionreviewonline.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Only 125 MWh!
Japan’s largest renewable battery energy storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix. The construction will install a 125 MWh battery energy storage in Oita Prefecture. constructionreviewonline.com/japans-large...
Japan’s largest renewable battery energy storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix. The construction will install a 125 MWh battery energy storage in Oita Prefecture. constructionreviewonline.com/japans-large...
A leaked report for the WA government has found gas exports risk undermining the energy transition in destination countries, contradicting the WA Premier’s claim that the state’s emissions are justified to aid the global transition. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A leaked report for the WA government has found gas exports risk undermining the energy transition in destination countries, contradicting the WA Premier’s claim that the state’s emissions are justified to aid the global transition. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Protest votes against executive pay have hit record highs. Individual directors are being targeted more than ever before. Proxy advisers are finding more corporate governance shortcomings. Boards also need to be sure not to forget their retail shareholders www.afr.com/work-and-car...
The secret weapon boards are deploying to survive AGM season
Anger from Australia’s largest investors is spilling over this AGM season but companies and their boards are fighting back.
www.afr.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Protest votes against executive pay have hit record highs. Individual directors are being targeted more than ever before. Proxy advisers are finding more corporate governance shortcomings. Boards also need to be sure not to forget their retail shareholders www.afr.com/work-and-car...
We are currently hiring for 4 roles. Find out more at the respective links on our website.
Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer
Analyst (Steel Demand-Side)
Head of Analysis and Communications
Publications Editor
www.accr.org.au/careers/
Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer
Analyst (Steel Demand-Side)
Head of Analysis and Communications
Publications Editor
www.accr.org.au/careers/
Careers at ACCR - ACCR
Current jobs available to join the ACCR team
www.accr.org.au
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We are currently hiring for 4 roles. Find out more at the respective links on our website.
Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer
Analyst (Steel Demand-Side)
Head of Analysis and Communications
Publications Editor
www.accr.org.au/careers/
Funder Engagement, Reporting and Evaluation Officer
Analyst (Steel Demand-Side)
Head of Analysis and Communications
Publications Editor
www.accr.org.au/careers/
"The exponential curves of technology, economics and human ingenuity are bending towards a future where affordable, clean energy for all can finally be a reality", writes Christiana Figueres www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"The exponential curves of technology, economics and human ingenuity are bending towards a future where affordable, clean energy for all can finally be a reality", writes Christiana Figueres www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
LNG prices would have to collapse to make economic sense in markets where demand growth is supposed to happen. But that sort of collapse would make them uninvestable in places like Canada & the USA, where private sector entities still have to turn a profit www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/04/o...
The LNG bridge is starting to collapse
Global demand for LNG is supposed to be driven by its role as a so-called "bridge" between coal and renewables. What happens when the shores it's supposed to connect keep getting closer with each pass...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
LNG prices would have to collapse to make economic sense in markets where demand growth is supposed to happen. But that sort of collapse would make them uninvestable in places like Canada & the USA, where private sector entities still have to turn a profit www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/04/o...
Even as President Donald Trump has canceled many US government programs dedicated to boosting wind, solar and electric vehicles, green stocks have become one of this year’s most lucrative bets. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Even as President Donald Trump has canceled many US government programs dedicated to boosting wind, solar and electric vehicles, green stocks have become one of this year’s most lucrative bets. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Naomi Hogan said it was a "bit of a backflip" from BHP, with impacts on investors, workers and the environment. "BHP had made a commitment to the market and there had been quite a lot of fanfare when it announced in 2022" www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
BHP accused of backflipping on closure of NSW's biggest coal mine
BHP will transfer 3,700 hectares of land at the Mt Arthur coal mine to a neighbouring mining company looking to expand its operations, raising questions about its promise to close the mine by 2030.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Naomi Hogan said it was a "bit of a backflip" from BHP, with impacts on investors, workers and the environment. "BHP had made a commitment to the market and there had been quite a lot of fanfare when it announced in 2022" www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Ramping up investment in grid-scale batteries is an untapped opportunity for Japan’s incumbent electric utilities. Read our full report: www.accr.org.au/research/fut...
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Ramping up investment in grid-scale batteries is an untapped opportunity for Japan’s incumbent electric utilities. Read our full report: www.accr.org.au/research/fut...
The fanfare BHP brought to its 2022 announcement of a 2030 Mt Arthur closure – which demonstrated a balance between sound economic management, emissions reductions and fair workforce planning – now appears to have been hollow signalling. www.accr.org.au/news/bhp-bac...
November 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The fanfare BHP brought to its 2022 announcement of a 2030 Mt Arthur closure – which demonstrated a balance between sound economic management, emissions reductions and fair workforce planning – now appears to have been hollow signalling. www.accr.org.au/news/bhp-bac...
We're #hiring for an Analyst to #research #steel demand. Could this be you? app.beapplied.com/apply/l0ms3k...
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We're #hiring for an Analyst to #research #steel demand. Could this be you? app.beapplied.com/apply/l0ms3k...