Researchers Blame Corporate Australia for Green Energy Setbacks

Several major Australian companies are making verbal commitments to address environmental concerns, but their actions are falling short.

Protesters taking part in a national day of action against mining giant Santos, in Sydney, Australia on December 3, 2020. AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Major Australian companies are not following through with green commitments despite displaying public support for addressing climate issues, which is posing a threat to national climate targets, according to a think tank.

Researchers from the independent think tank InfluenceMap released a report on Jan. 15 analysing the climate policy engagement of the 70 largest companies in Australia and the 25 most influential industry associations.