2025 Agenda

• Leveraging cross-country production networks to optimise resources and reduce environmental impact
• Navigating jurisdictional differences in sustainability policy, stakeholder expectations and investor priorities
• Aligning global operations with Orica’s climate goals and community engagement commitments

• How can government and industry targets be better aligned to streamline emission reduction strategies?
• What incentives are most effective in encouraging investment in low-carbon technologies?
• How can regulatory processes be simplified to accelerate compliance with emission standards?
• Will Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (CRFD) strengthen net zero plans in hard to abate industries, or just add another layer of administration?
• How should high emissions sector be preparing Australia’s for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

• Implementing electrification and renewable energy solutions to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions in mining operations
• Collaborating with industry partners to trial and deploy electric haul trucks and low-carbon iron production technologies
• Overcoming challenges in scaling up decarbonisation initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and growth

• Targeting net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions for non-refining operations by 2030 through energy efficiency and process optimisation
• Aiming for a 10% reduction in emissions intensity at Geelong Refinery by 2030 via infrastructure upgrades and improved energy management
• Investing in renewable energy projects and alternative fuels to support long-term decarbonisation goals

• Educating value chains on emissions intensity to shift market preferences toward lower-carbon products
• Embedding emissions requirements into procurement and design to support innovative material choices
• Aligning policy and reporting mechanisms to increase accountability for scope 3 emissions across sectors

• Integrating recycled timber into particleboard and MDF production to lower embodied carbon
• Building circular supply chains to meet market demand for low-impact construction materials
• Responding to rising interest in ESG-aligned products as customers weigh value over green premiums

What is the best approach to trialling emerging technologies like hydrogen, biofuels and CCS while remaining technology agnostic?

• How can companies reduce investment risk while navigating evolving policy landscapes and incentive schemes?
• Which tools and metrics help prioritise technologies that deliver long-term emissions cuts with manageable lifecycle costs?
• What role does external finance play in choosing technologies?
• How effective are high temperature heat pumps, MVR and thermal storage (e-TES) for load flexibility?

• Supporting biofuels to drive sustainable energy solutions through effective policy frameworks
• Developing long-term policy certainty to attract investment and accelerate biofuel industry growth
• Harmonising regulations to encourage biofuel innovation and increase market competitiveness

• Assessing the risk and opportunities in PPAs for energy intensive industry to ensure they will be worthwhile
• Structuring agreements with retail and wholesale contracts to find the best solution
• Managing price volatility and lead times in PPA negotiations to ensure sustainable, cost-effective energy access

• An unprecedent challenge: Decarbonising WA’s economic engine room
• Government facilitation: connecting the Pilbara’s world class renewable resources to industrial demand
• Unlocking investment to deliver lasting regional benefits

• Replacing air-fuel combustion with oxyfuel technology to lower CO₂ emissions by up to 30%
• Utilising onsite oxygen generation to achieve up to 30% energy savings in furnace operations
• Reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80% to meet stringent environmental standards
• Finding and flexing all the major levers on the pathway to net zero

• Replacing traditional cement with low-carbon alternatives to cut emissions in construction
• Advancing sustainable building materials to help meet industry emission reduction targets
• Scaling innovative concrete solutions to reduce reliance on carbon-intensive processes

• Leveraging local resources to reduce carbon emissions in global steel supply chains
• Accelerating pre-feasibility projects to bring breakthrough technologies into commercial use

• Replacing carbon-intensive processes to produce iron with zero emissions
• Reducing energy consumption through low-temperature electrochemical reduction technology
• Accelerating the shift to green steel with scalable, cost-effective solutions

• Utilising hydrogen-based reduction to eliminate coal use in ironmaking
• Integrating renewable energy and hydrogen supply to enable zero-emissions steel production
• Leveraging existing infrastructure to establish a competitive green iron export industry

• Integrating biomethane into existing gas networks without major infrastructure changes
• Sourcing reliable biomethane at high volumes for industrial use
• Leveraging government funding to scale biogas projects

• Identifying eligible technologies to target scope 1 and 2 emissions in regional industrial facilities
• Integrating electrification and energy efficiency solutions to enhance operational sustainability
• Utilising ITS funding to advance technology readiness and commercial deployment of low-emission processes

• Trialling battery electric and hydrogen trucks to replace diesel in freight networks
• Supporting refuelling and charging infrastructure to enable zero-emissions logistics
• Partnering with fleet operators to scale low-carbon transport solutions across supply chains

• How can companies effectively reduce Scope 1 emissions to meet Safeguard Mechanism targets?
• What role can fuel management and operational efficiency play in cutting heavy equipment emissions?
• Which technologies and partnerships are most promising for scaling carbon capture and alternative fuel solutions?
• How can on-site renewables and energy storage be deployed to lower Scope 2 emissions?

• Evaluating battery chemistries to align with industrial decarbonisation goals
• Matching battery technologies to specific industrial operational requirements
• Integrating battery systems to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions
• Addressing lifecycle considerations to ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness

• Replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen to reduce process emissions in ammonia and fertiliser production
• Capturing and storing process CO₂ to lower emissions from existing high-temperature industrial infrastructure
• Navigating cost and policy hurdles to scale up CCS and hydrogen deployment in hard to abate sectors

• How can we reimagine legacy assets to transform old infrastructure into engines for decarbonisation?
• What unconventional pathways are emerging at the intersection of old and new technologies, and how can these be used — from geothermal retrofits to low-carbon redevelopment?
• In what ways can cross-sector collaboration unlock shared value and scalable decarbonisation solutions through repurposing legacy assets?

Each full-day masterclass provides attendees with morning and afternoon tea breaks and a 1-hour lunch break allowing for extra networking opportunities and in-depth learning. These sessions run from 09:00 to 17:00.

09:00     Developing a climate-related financial disclosure (CRFD) transition plan to align with regulatory and investor expectations

• Establishing science-based emissions reduction targets to guide strategic planning
• Detailing actionable decarbonisation initiatives to demonstrate commitment and feasibility
• Integrating climate risk assessments to inform financial and operational decision-making

10:30     Morning Tea

11:00     Navigating Australian energy and carbon market dynamics to optimise investment decisions

• Analysing current and projected carbon pricing trends to assess financial implications
• Evaluating the availability and cost of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for offset strategies
• Assessing the impact of energy market fluctuations on operational costs and emissions reduction efforts

12:30     Lunch

13:30     Addressing challenges in emission reduction and energy transition investments within heavy industry

• Identifying technological barriers and opportunities for implementing low-emission solutions
• Securing funding and incentives to support capital-intensive decarbonisation projects
• Managing stakeholder expectations and regulatory compliance during the transition process

15:00     Afternoon tea

15:30     Implementing the safeguard mechanism to achieve compliance and drive emissions reductions

• Understanding baseline setting and adjustment processes under the safeguard mechanism
• Developing strategies to meet annual emissions reduction obligations effectively
• Leveraging safeguard mechanism credits (SMCs) and ACCUs to manage compliance costs

17:00     Concludes

Each full-day masterclass provides attendees with morning and afternoon tea breaks and a 1-hour lunch break allowing for extra networking opportunities and in-depth learning. These sessions run from 09:00 to 17:00.

09:00     Sourcing capital to progress industrial net zero pathways

• Identifying funding strategies used by companies under the safeguard mechanism and NGERS
• Securing private and public capital to support emissions reduction projects
• Addressing funding gaps for high-heat, high-energy processes without off-the-shelf solutions

10:30     Morning Tea

11:00     Aligning finance with emissions outcomes to drive accountability

• Embedding sustainability-linked loans tied to verifiable decarbonisation targets
• Integrating climate risk and emissions metrics into investment-grade business cases
• Engaging financial institutions with transparent transition plans and credible timeframes

12:30     Lunch

13:30     Unlocking low-emissions market opportunities through certification

• Certifying emissions intensity to meet investor and customer expectations for green products
• Aligning production and reporting systems with international standards to access export markets
• Leveraging Guarantee of Origin certification to support investment and market differentiation

15:00     Afternoon tea

15:30     Accelerating investment through partnerships and policy coordination

• Collaborating across government and industry to de-risk early-stage technologies
• Building consortia to scale demonstration projects in complex industrial settings
• Advocating for policy frameworks that unlock finance for transitional infrastructure