Emissions reduction
Alternative labels
Carbon abatement
Emission reduction
Report
Towards net zero: practical policies to offset carbon emissions
Governments around the world are moving to net zero carbon emissions to limit the impacts of climate change. This report recommends policies to ensure Australia has access to high-quality offsetting units, both to act as a ‘safety valve’ if the cost of reducing emissions sector-by-sector is higher than anticipated, and for the ongoing task of...
Strategy
Achieving a net zero economy
The Business Council of Australia supports achieving a net zero emissions economy by 2050. This paper sets out a proposed transition pathway and a set of policy recommendations to enhance coordination across governments, regulators, industry and the community to deliver economic dividends for all Australians.
Report
Paris plus: from cost to competitive advantage
This paper outlines the Climate Change Authority's strategic framework and priorities for work to ensure Australia can set increasingly ambitious emissions reduction goals that address all sectors of the economy and policies backed by a strong evidence base.
Briefing paper
Government not on track for net zero by 2050
This briefing note outlines the Morrison Government's policies that are incongruent with and work directly against a net zero by 2050 emissions target. This highlights the lack of intention and political will to support its achievement.
Report
Māori economy emissions profile
This report shows how the Maori economy is overrepresented in the New Zealand emissions profile. It outlines the risks and opportunities that the Maori economy faces in the transition to a low emissions economy.