The road to Net Zero: progress and friction

Australia’s drive to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 is intensifying with a recently announced 2035 emissions reduction target of up to 70 per cent – but industry debate reveals both progress and friction in terms of low-emission transport, the adoption of electric vehicles, and a big missed opportunity when it comes to refrigerants.

Global scrutiny is mounting and the nation’s performance is being measured not only against its own ambitions but international peers, placing pressure on policymakers and business leaders, not to mention consumers.