This report is based on consultation with many of Australia's major superannuation funds and fund managers, and sets out recommendations for both investors and for policy-makers on how to support investment in:

• new green export industries,
• multi-user infrastructure to support new industry growth,
• decarbonisation of ongoing industries, like manufacturing and agriculture
• regional emissions-neutral sectors, like tourism, education and healthcare, and
• the necessary social infrastructure and services to support a thriving community around major industries.

Selected actions for policy-makers:

• Develop investment grade transition plans for emissions-intensive regions and priority industries. These must be co-designed with affected communities and workers.
• Ensure the new national Net Zero Authority acts as a ‘front door’ for investors with government, with information-sharing and convening functions.
• Support key foundations for business growth in the regions, including workforce planning, liveable regional communities, access to growth markets, and multi-user infrastructure
• Provide targeted financial support from public institutions like the CEFC, ARENA and the National Reconstruction Fund, that includes taking on higher risk, earlier stage investments in priority regions and industries.