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Methane emissions reduction – A report on international policy and technology insights for the Australian fossil fuel sector
Sink or Swim?: Key Outcomes from COP28
In light of findings from the first Global Stocktake, COP28 negotiations have continued to navigate a plethora of diplomatic and governance issues in the realization of global decarbonisation goals. Discussions on central themes – including fossil fuels, climate finance and sustainable agriculture – have yielded paradoxical outcomes that have generated momentum for global climate action while highlighting just how far there is to go.
The Global Stocktake: Findings and Talking Points for COP28
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s technical dialogue on the first Global Stocktake emphatically calls for governments and organisations to raise their ambition for climate commitments and rapidly accelerate implementation over the next decade.
What to look out for at COP28
The upcoming COP28, set to take place in Dubai in November 2023, marks a significant moment in climate change negotiations. Recent catastrophic weather events have heightened the need for decisive action.
Need to Know: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Rennie is partnering with UK based Compare Your Footprint
This new partnership, a first in Australia for the UK based B Corp Compare Your Footprint, will see Rennie significantly upscale its client offerings in the GHG and ESG measurement and reporting space.
COP27: What about Australia?
So far in our COP27 series we have revisited and reflected on the outcomes of COP26, the progress that has been made, and what we can expect for the future. We have also looked at the NDCs of key economies across major geographic regions. Our third article takes a home grown approach, and looks at what is happening particularly in industry across Australia, and where the major policy challenges lie for the future ahead.
COP27: Commitments and Policy by region
This second article in our COP27 series looks at the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) major emitters in each geographic region will be taking to COP27, as well as the policies these countries has announced to reduce emissions.
COP27: Looking Back to Think Ahead
In the lead up to COP27 in November, we will be releasing a series of articles to help drive conversations and raise awareness of the issues we are facing as a global community. This first article revisits and reflects on the outcomes of COP26, the progress that has been made internationally since Glasgow, and what we can expect at COP27.
Need to Know: 2021 State of the Environment Report
The 2021 State of the Environment Report (SoE) released this week by the Federal Government provides a damning assessment of the threats to Australia’s environment, the impacts of which have significantly amplified over the past 5 years.
Is This the End For Traditional Automotive?
For conventional vehicle companies which are forced to both maintain existing lines and create new EV vehicles, this is a challenging time. Two days ago, BMW announced it would cease the production of internal combustion engines in their home base of Germany. Its main Bavarian plant will be converted for the production of EVs only, while the company relocates its ICE production to the UK and Austria. What can companies facing the transition learn?
Need to Know: 2023 Climate Action Report
Making real change - effective strategy setting in the manufacturing sector
In the manufacturing sector, setting effective corporate strategy means setting least regret strategic priorities to mitigate risk and exploit opportunity, through a process of continuous innovation.
Are physical and transition risks redefining commercial due diligence?
Why rigorous GHG reporting is fundamental to realising net zero targets: Overcoming pitfalls for meaningful disclosure
Methane emissions reduction – A report on international policy and technology insights for the Australian fossil fuel sector
Rennie releases methane emissions reduction report, ‘International policy and technology insights for the Australian fossil fuel sector’.
Setting Strategy for a Net Zero World
Our thesis is that markets will hit tipping points in the next 2 years, when the risks and opportunities created through Government transition policy begin to give way to a gradual institutional realisation that the world may not meet the challenge of climate change and that financial and physical risks need to be accounted for more urgently. It is no longer enough to set strategy by consultation.
Safeguard Mechanism Update
Safeguard Mechanism Update
IPCC AR6 report – what choices can Australia make now to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all?
Understanding the Implications of AEMO’s Unlocking CER Benefits Through Flexible Trading Rule Change Request
AEMO has requested a rule change to allow for more flexible connection and trading arrangements for Consumer Energy Resources to unlock greater value for consumers.
ACT regulation to prevent new gas connections
The ACT Government is seeking to regulate new natural gas connections as part of its broader commitment to becoming a net-zero emission city by 2045.