Our
Aim
The Australian Business Roundtable on
Climate Change was formed to
advance the understanding of business
risks and opportunities associated with
climate change and to help develop effective
policy frameworks and market conditions
for our low carbon future.
Why We Need To Act Now
Climate
change poses serious threats to Australia’s
economy. Uncertainty about future
climate policy heightens the risks
associated with investment.
The Roundtable's
report shows that delaying action
will increase the impact climate
change has on the community and the
likelihood of a disruptive shock
to the Australian economy.
Our Research
The Roundtable commissioned CSIRO
to determine climate impacts on
Australia, and the Allen Consulting
Group to model the economic effects
of producing a 60% reduction on
year 2000 emissions by 2050, for
its report The Business Case
for Early Action.
The Roundtable's
report shows, for the first time,
that it is possible for Australia
to deliver significant reductions
in greenhouse gas emissions at an
affordable cost, whilst maintaining
strong economic growth. |