Joining Call for Strong 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets

Alongside AGL, Beyond Zero Emissions, Energy Renaissance, Hunter Jobs Alliance, Hunter Renewal, Investor Group on Climate Change, MCi Carbon, MGA Thermal and Verdant Produce, Ampcontrol has lent their support to establish the Hunter region in NSW as a renewable energy powerhouse.

With a stronger emissions target, the emphasis can be placed on exploring renewable energy production within the region, adding to the economy and ensuring additional local jobs.

Ampcontrol lends our support to the statement as it aligns with our overarching Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan developed in response to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action “take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts”. The Ampcontrol Climate Action Plan comprises three parts—mitigation, adaptation, and advocacy. The call for stronger 2035 emissions reduction target is consistent with our own ambitious target of Net Zero by 2040.

“We are on the cusp of a once in a generation opportunity, with the Hunter region well placed to become a renewable energy powerhouse. At Ampcontrol, we feel strongly about keeping manufacturing jobs here in Australia. We have the smarts and resources required to lead the global energy revolution, and we need government and industry to back these efforts. We have a considered Climate Action Plan that guides Ampcontrol, as well as our suppliers, customers, and community, as we decarbonise and help to make net zero a reality through a just energy transition. We gladly lend our support to the IGCC’s Climate Action Pays Off campaign.” – Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol Managing Director & CEO.

From the media release distributed Monday 16 December 2024 by the Investor Group on Climate Change:

“Hunter businesses have joined forces today to call for a strong 2035 emissions reduction target to ensure this region continues to be an economic and energy powerhouse,” said IGCC CEO Rebecca Mikula-Wright.

“We know that if Australia embraces clean energy, the Hunter can expect thousands of additional local jobs as part of the regional clean energy hub and a share in over $300 billion in new export opportunities.”

But this is only possible if Australia builds on its current policy direction, including by setting a strong 2035 emissions reduction target.