BUILDING THE BUSINESS COALITION

For a surprisingly small percentage of the Australian economy, the fossil fuel industry exercises enormous political power. At the same time, few in the business community are showing a full understanding of the existential risks of climate change, and the level of action needed to protect even their own industries. How can the lock-hold of vested interests be broken, and what will it take for capital to step up to the real challenge?

Paul Gilding – Climate Risk Analyst & Business Consultant
Ian Dunlop – Former Chair of the Australian Coal Association
Heidi Lee – Industry Investment Lead, Beyond Zero Emissions
Simon Holmes A Court – Senior Advisor to the Energy Transition Hub at Melbourne University

Moderated by Paddy Manning – Journalist & Writer