Impact Report August, 2016 | Page 31

“ClimateWorks was an important adviser in helping advance the South Australian Government’s state climate objectives. Using a collaborative and pragmatic approach, they deployed their significant modelling expertise to provide an evidence base that helped inform the state’s decision to commit to a net zero emissions by 2050 policy. It is a commitment of which I am immensely proud.” I AN HUNTER S OUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION “There is enormous importance for an independent centre for policy discussion and the independent perspective that ClimateWorks provides, and I highly value that.” PROFESSOR ROSS GARNAUT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY “ Yes (ClimateWorks) are trusted...they actually understand commercial decision making processes and the barriers of companies and communities in this space.” CORPORATE MANAGER ALCOA AUSTRALIA “We’ve really valued the work (ClimateWorks) has done… it’s high quality work and it was well received in our organisation… I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again or recommend to others that they find ways to work with them.” EXECUTIVE NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK 31