Central West Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014-2020, 2019 to 2022, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2021, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2014-2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct exposure to coal-fired power plants by 43 percent (ING example)
- Increased financing for renewable energy generation by €1.19 billion (ING example)
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce financing to upstream oil and gas by 19 percent by 2040 from 2019 levels (ING example)
- Reduce direct exposure to coal-fired power plants to close to zero by the end of 2025 (ING example)
Environmental Challenges
- Disconnect between banks’ environmental disclosures and lending activities to brown industries.
- Reluctance to discontinue established credit relationships with brown borrowers.
- Zombie lending to financially unhealthy brown borrowers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a methodology for embedding sustainability considerations in loan portfolio management (Commerzbank example).
- Engaging with clients to help them shift to low-carbon technology (ING example).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels and flooding (Commerzbank example)
- Crop failures in agriculture (Commerzbank example)
- Low water levels in rivers (Commerzbank example)
Transition Risks
- Changes in energy policy (Commerzbank example)
Opportunities
- Promotion of emission-reducing technologies (Commerzbank example)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019 to 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Impact
- Energy Consumption
- Water Consumption
Environmental Achievements
- Decrease in average emissions per GWh of energy consumption from 397.4 mtCO2e/GWh in 2019 to 338.6 mtCO2e/GWh in 2022
- Significant increase in renewable energy use: 30.8% more renewable energy used in 2022 compared to 2019; Hyperscalers utilizing 82% renewable energy in 2022
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing carbon emissions and resource consumption due to expanding IT infrastructure needs
- Lack of transparency and reporting in the data center industry (historically)
- Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions) are a major source of carbon emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on energy efficiency and sustainability
- Adoption of renewable and carbon-neutral energy
- Implementation of energy-efficient equipment
- Waste heat reuse and water conservation techniques
- Considering recycling and refurbishing electronics to increase their longevity
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Health & Welfare
- Soil Health
- Carbon Footprint
- People Management
- Farm Costings
- On-Farm Milk Testing
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Red Tractor Farm Assurance Dairy
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Developed a Climate Adaptation Assessment through a two and a half year process involving Town leadership, Town staff, the Resilience Advisory Group (RAC), and hundreds of community members.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Resilience Advisory Committee (RAC) with 22 members representing diverse expertise.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Ensure Corte Madera remains a vibrant and thriving community despite climate change impacts.
- Continue to refine and implement adaptation strategies based on evolving conditions and new information.
- Regularly update the Climate Adaptation Assessment.
- Implement near-term actions and strategies outlined in the Climate Adaptation Assessment.
Environmental Challenges
- Wildfire risk, sea level rise, flooding from heavy rainfall, drought, extreme heat, inland flooding.
- Limited roadway network leading to congestion, especially during emergencies.
- Difficulties reaching residents with emergency information due to reliance on opt-in systems and potential power outages.
- Lack of resources and coordination for fuel hazard reduction and vegetation management.
- Inadequate stormwater drainage systems.
- Subsidence of bayside neighborhoods exacerbating flood risk.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a Climate Adaptation Assessment outlining potential actions to address challenges.
- Proposed infrastructure improvements (roadway elevation, additional pullouts, improved paths) to enhance evacuation routes.
- Exploring improved emergency notification systems.
- Collaborating with regional partners (MWPA, Central Marin Fire) for wildfire risk mitigation.
- Exploring green infrastructure solutions to manage stormwater runoff.
- Considering strategies for accommodating rising sea levels (e.g., elevating structures).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires, sea level rise, flooding, extreme heat, drought.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts related to climate change.
Opportunities
- Development of resilient infrastructure, green infrastructure, community resilience programs.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Research and Development
Social Achievements
- Maintained a diverse workforce with 89% female employees in FY23.
Governance Achievements
- 100% compliance with ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations.
- Zero whistleblower complaints.
- Zero bribery and corruption incidents.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: World Economic Forum's Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics (SCM)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Diversification
- Renewable Energy Transition
- Community Benefit
- Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Strengthened social and economic engagement between regions; established potential sister city relationship with Sweetwater, Texas
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Depopulation of rural areas
- Ensuring best outcomes for landholders in renewable energy development
- Managing the long-term impacts of renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., decommissioning, recycling)
Mitigation Strategies
- Learning from best practices in Texas to maximize economic benefits for communities
- Informing landholders on how to get the best outcomes from renewable energy projects
- Developing programs to ensure recycling of renewable energy infrastructure
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Renewable energy development
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed