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The Net-Zero Transition and the Role of Mining
The role of the mining and minerals industry in achieving Net Zero by 2050 will be critical and cannot be overstated. Net-zero emissions pledges have accelerated since COP26 in November 2021, with an increasing number enshrined in law. The number of countries that are pledging to meet net-zero by 2050 continues to rise as governments recognise the physical and financial risks of climate change.
US publicly listed companies face mandatory climate-related financial risk disclosures under SEC proposal
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a rule change that could require publicly listed companies to include climate-related disclosures and GHG emissions in their annual SEC filings, with criminal penalties for knowingly misrepresenting climate-related financial risks
An Unprecedented Quarter in the National Electricity Market
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its Quarter 2 (Q2), 2022 Energy Dynamics Report (QED), highlighting the supply issues, power outages and record prices in the Australian electricity market.
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.
‘Accelerating and Irreversible’: Insights from AEMO’s 2022 Integrated System Plan
AEMO recently released the Final 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP), a whole of system plan which provides AEMO’s optimal development pathway for the National Electricity Market. AEMO has confirmed ‘Step Change’ as the most likely scenario.
UK Net Zero - Lessons for Australia?
The UK has pushed ahead with world first legislation committing to net zero. How have they progressed since then, and what can Australia learn?
Unlocking Capital for a Sustainable World
The net zero transition will bring together new pools of capital aimed directly at changing the way we power our economies, transport ourselves and commodities, grow food and make things. Read here how best to attract the right capital for your net zero technology.
Biodiversity Day 2022: Five Points of Optimism towards a Shared Future for all Life
Biodiversity Day 2022: Five Points of Optimism towards a Shared Future for all Life. Read the latest article from Rennie Partners, diving into the important role that biodiversity in nature plays across all facets of life.
Major Energy Election Commitments: What do these mean for future emissions?
Major Energy Election Commitments: What do these mean for future emissions? Read the latest article from Rennie Partners, diving into the energy policies to be aware of this election.
What does Net Zero mean for Agriculture?
What does net zero mean for agriculture? Read the latest article from Rennie Partners on strategic and transition planning.
Need to Know – IPCC Working Group 3 Report
The IPCC Working Group 3 Report is out. Read our “Need to Know” analysis on the main findings and implications for industry.
Decoding the IPCC’s Working Group 2 Report – What You Need to Know
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations (UN) body for assessing the science related to climate change. It has now released Working Group 2.
The Report draws upon 34,000 studies and involved 270 authors from 67 countries. It carefully examines the intensifying impacts of climate change and future risks, and it has explicit regard for developing countries and less resilient parts of the world.
Rennie Partners welcomes Yatra Forudi and Erin Hannan-Jones
Sustainability and net zero focused consultancy Rennie Partners has shifted gears again, adding Yatra Forudi and Erin Hannan-Jones to its team.
Gary Eisner, Jonathan Skippen and Freya Tanzer join Rennie Partners
Rennie Partners has come off to a flying start in 2022, adding three consultants to its expanding ranks.
How will Water and Agriculture Fare in the Net Zero Transition?
All companies are exposed in some way to transition and physical climate change risks and opportunities. These risks fall differently on different sectors, and introduce different types of exposures. In this article we focus on agriculture and utility water supply as two industries exposed to both physical and transition risks.
Deepening Regulatory Capability: David Northcott Joins RP
Transmission policy and legal adviser David Northcott joins Rennie Partners as a Manager in Brisbane.
Rennie Partners expands: Greg Ruthven, Joshua Prince and Sam Beckman to Join
Rennie Partners has expanded its reach into Western Australia, hiring AEMO’s Greg Ruthven as its first Associate Director. Sam Beckman and Joshua Prince have also joined the new net zero firm from Deloitte Consulting and Deloitte Monitor, respectively.
Rennie Partners named Top 5 by AFR
Rennie Partners named in Top 5 by Australian Financial Review for 2021