Sustainable economics
Report
A green iron plan for Australia: securing prosperity in a decarbonising world
Australia stands on the precipice of a $400 billion annual export opportunity but market failures are holding back investment in green iron production. This report presents modelling showing how green iron can compete with fossil fuel based iron production and makes recommendations for policy changes.
Report
Potential policy instruments for sustainable and inclusive wellbeing
This report presents a shortlist of potential policy instruments to promote sustainable and inclusive wellbeing regardless of economic growth. It presents a brief overview of each policy instrument, describing the main idea and providing real life examples. It also addresses technical infrastructure and governance elements that support these policies.
Case study
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government Wellbeing Framework and Impact Assessment tool
This case study provides an overview of the Australian Capital Territory Government’s Wellbeing Framework, which highlights indicators of social progress and sustainability alongside economic issues. This is intended to encourage more informed and multidimensional decision-making.
Guide
Investor expectations for corporate just transition planning
This guide is designed to support stewardship teams in understanding, assessing, and engaging with the just transition plans of their investee companies. It provides actionable processes and templates to support investors in implementing best practice corporate transition.
Report
The role of economic regulators in the green transition
Tackling climate change, addressing other environmental threats, and achieving the green transition all require the profound transformation of network sectors such as water, energy, e-communications, and transport. This publication discusses the role of economic regulators and the tools they can use to contribute to environmental sustainability and the green transition in the sectors they oversee.