WA Workforce Survey Highlights Climate Responsibility in Energy and Mining
What happened
A new report surveyed 2,048 working Australians in Western Australia. The survey found that 97% of respondents believe large companies have a responsibility to act on climate change. While over half reported their employer made a public climate commitment, only one in seven felt the employer was making good progress.
From theage.com.au
Why it matters
The national workforce is looking directly at the industries central to Western Australia’s economy. 59% of respondents named energy and utilities companies, and 53% named mining and fossil fuel companies, as having the major responsibility to cut emissions.
From theage.com.au
Who's involved
- Western AustraliaState whose economy is fundamentally based on resources and energy
- Mineral ResourcesMining company operating in Western Australia
- Beach EnergyAustralian public company operating in the energy sector
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Mineral ResourcesSpeculative
Mineral Resources might face public pressure and demand for climate disclosure targets for its mining operations.
- Beach EnergySpeculative
Beach Energy might face public pressure and demand for climate disclosure targets for its energy operations.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Beach Energy may face pressure to prove climate action to retain workforce trustBeach Energy may face pressure to prove climate action to retain workforce trustPossible
- OceanaGold may face climate transition costs in Western AustraliaOceanaGold may face increased operational and compliance costs due to climate transition demands.Possible
- Mineral Resources may face pressure to prove climate action to retain staffMineral Resources may face pressure to prove climate action to retain staffPossible
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The entities involved
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Western Australia
state of Australia