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AGL put on notice as shareholders vote for Australia’s biggest climate polluter to clean up its act
SYDNEY, Sept 22 2021 – Thousands of shareholders in Australian electricity giant, AGL, have expressed their support for a resolution calling on the company to disclose interim emissions targets towards the Paris climate goals for both of its planned demerged companies.The vote was put to investors at the company’s Annual General Meeting today where a…
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Greenpeace celebrates 50 years of fearless defence of the planet
The iconic global environmental organisation Greenpeace today celebrates its fiftieth year of fighting for a greener, fairer and more peaceful world.
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Australia’s biggest corporate greenwashers revealed: new report
The majority of net zero commitments made by major Australian companies have been described as ‘corporate greenwash’, with new analysis from Greenpeace Australia Pacific finding that most of the highest-emitting companies in the ASX200 that have set net-zero targets either have no firm plans to end their use of coal to meet their target, or…
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AGL delisted from ASX 50 as clean energy transition leaves Australia’s biggest coal burner behind
SYDNEY, Sept 4 2021 – After multi-billion dollar losses and a share price collapse, Australia’s biggest climate polluter, AGL, will be delisted from the ASX-50.The Australian Stock Exchange made the announcement yesterday after markets had closed, in response to a September quarterly review that found the value of AGL had continued to sink as the…
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No coal needed for Australia’s grid: AEMO
SYDNEY, Aug 31 2021 – Australia’s national electricity grid operator (AEMO) says that renewable energy backed by storage can provide a stable electricity supply over the next five years as ageing, unreliable coal-burning power stations close, putting AGL and other coal-burning behemoths on notice, says AGL board candidate Ashjayeen Sharif.AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunities, published…
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Sunny AEMO renewable forecast provides clean energy confidence for Australian businesses
SYDNEY, 31 Aug 2021: The positive outlook for renewable energy Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) released today provides confidence for businesses looking to switch to 100% renewable electricity, according to Greenpeace Australia Pacific.AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunities has forecast the unstoppable growth of renewables in Australia’s electricity market, reporting that renewable energy could supply 100%…
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‘ESB coal handouts’ show Morrison Government prioritises coal over people
SYDNEY, Aug 26 2021 – A Federal Government plan to use public funds to pay coal power stations to keep operating regardless of whether they produce electricity shows that the Morrison Government’s priority for support is coal companies, rather than people, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.After an intense lobbying campaign from the owners of coal burning…
