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Hard targets will help unlock finance for net zero: Guy Debelle

Ayesha de Kretser
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Fortescue Future Industries chief financial officer Guy Debelle says the government’s legislated emissions reduction target will help Australian companies secure funding to enable the transition to net zero more quickly, as ASIC warned boards to prepare for mandatory climate disclosures

Speaking at the Australian Institute of Company Directors climate conference in Sydney on Monday, former RBA deputy governor Mr Debelle said a legislated 43 per cent emissions target will give companies more certainty to invest in needed technology.

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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au

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