SA Industry Climate Change Conference helping businesses benefit from net zero
South Australia’s second Industry Climate Change Conference will showcase the economic benefits of addressing climate risks to the state’s business community.
Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier Susan Close will be joined by leading voices on climate action including War on Waste presenter Craig Reucassel and KeepCup co-founder and CEO, Abigail Forsyth OAM.
The conference will provide valuable insights, latest trends and real-world solutions to help local business and industries thrive in a changing climate.
The conference comes at a pivotal time after Prime Minister Albanese announced a re-elected Labor government would formally bid for SA to host an upcoming international climate change conference, the Conference of the Parties (COP).
If successful, COP will provide an unprecedented opportunity to showcase our state and our world leading renewable energy sector to world leaders. One of the largest conferences in the world, COP is expected to contribute more than a half a billion dollars to the local economy.
The Industry Climate Change Conference is being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 8-9 May.
Attendees can expect practical information from leading voices on climate action and business, including:
- Premier Peter Malinauskas
- Deputy Premier Susan Close
- Dr Pep Canadell – Chief Research Scientist of CSIRO Environment
- Craig Reucassel – writer, broadcaster and presenter of War on Waste
- Abigail Forsyth OAM – CEO and co-founder of KeepCup
- Jon Dee – award-winning social entrepreneur, broadcaster and campaigner
- Sarah Barker – Climate risk expert, MD of Pollination Law
- Tim Jarvis AM –2024 South Australian of the Year
Premier’s Climate Change Council Chair Martin Haese said the world was on a path to a greener net zero emissions future and we all had a part to play.
"I urge local businesses to register now for the Industry Climate Change Conference 2025 – it’s an opportunity to learn from other businesspeople on how to reduce emissions and harness economic opportunities in the global green transition," Mr Haese said.
Meanwhile, the new Adelaide University has been announced as the major conference sponsor, bringing a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Conference registrations are available for $395 per participant for small to medium businesses, $595 per participant for larger corporate firms, $255 per participant for not for profits, and $99 for students.
Tickets to the gala dinner can be purchased for $180.To find out more and register visit: https://climate25.com.au
