The Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy: Unlocking sustainable investment for minerals, mining and metals

 

Public webinar presented by the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute

 

Join us for a webinar exploring the critical ‘minerals, mining and metals’ priority sector within the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.

The Australian Taxonomy Development Project – a collaboration between the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and the Commonwealth Treasury – commenced in July 2023. The taxonomy provides clear and consistent criteria for identifying sustainable economic activities, helping companies and investors align with Australia’s net-zero commitments by 2050.

This targeted session will provide an in-depth look at how the taxonomy will transform capital allocation and sustainability assessment in the minerals, mining, and metals industries. As the heavy industry sector faces unprecedented decarbonisation challenges, this taxonomy represents a pivotal tool for strategic decision-making and sustainable investment, which will make it easier to identify opportunities, create sustainable assets and activities and guide capital.

The webinar will help attendees understand how the taxonomy will:

  • provide clear, consistent definitions for sustainable economic activities in minerals, mining, and metals
  • assess whether economic activities are aligned with or contribute to net-zero sustainability goals
  • guide capital allocation to sustainable projects, reduce transaction costs and boost investor confidence
  • support Australia’s 2050 net-zero commitment.

 

The initial taxonomy development phase will cover climate mitigation criteria for six priority economic sectors, with the minerals, mining and metals sector of primary relevance to HILT CRC partners and stakeholders.

WEBINAR AGENDA

  • Welcome – Jenny Selway, CEO, HILT CRC.
  • The Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy – Nicole Yazbek-Martin and Michael Dolan, ASFI.
  • Q&A moderated by Associate Professor Fiona Beck, Australian National University and HILT CRC Program 3 Leader. Nicole and Michael will be joined by Bridget Boulle from the Climate Bonds Initiative to answer attendees’ questions.

Event Details

  • Event Details

    Wednesday 11 December 2024

    3.30pm – 4.30pm AEDT

  • Event Details

    Virtual Event


    SPEAKERS

  • Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
  • Michael Dolan, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
  • Bridget Boulle, Climate Bonds Initiative


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