Impact Report August, 2016 | Page 11

THESE ENGAGEMENTS CONTRIBUTED TO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Australian Government released their Energy White Paper reflecting recommendations from ClimateWorks Australia’s Energy Productivity Potential Report COAG Energy Council launched the National Energy Productivity Plan, a 15 year policy plan that included ClimateWorks’ policy recommendations for energy market reform, vehicle emissions standards and building code upgrades The South Australian Government announced a net zero emissions by 2050 target, using ClimateWorks modelling The Australian Government’s post 2020 Emissions Target - Australia’s INDC of 26-28% for COP21 in Paris, referenced ClimateWorks’ modelling Federal ALP Leader, Bill Shorten, publicly committed to net zero emissions by 2050, citing ClimateWorks research Shadow Environment Minister Mark Butler announced 50% renewable energy by 2030 policy, citing ClimateWorks research Australian Government announced incentives to purchase low emissions vehicles as part of a $50 million program, citing ClimateWorks research 11