Your business and climate change

Coastal adaptation: Infrastructure

Preparing our coasts for climate change

The impacts of climate change in the coastal zone will have broad consequences for the Australian community. Coastal infrastructure on which the lifestyle and livelihood of many Australians depends will be impacted, from the largest industrial asset, to infrastructure that provides essential services such as communications, transport, sewerage and waste services. Preparing now can reduce future impacts and costs.

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Stay informedStay informed
There is a lot you can do as a business to get involved in climate change activity in Australia. Get involved in policy development and see what events are taking place for business.
Who will be directly affected?Who will be directly affected?
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) will cover around 75 per cent of all of Australia’s emissions.
Know your obligationsKnow your obligations
From energy-efficient equipment to emissions reporting, businesses are now obliged to act in environmentally responsible way to reduce their carbon footprint.
How will climate change affect your business?How will climate change affect your business?
The Government’s response will have financial impact for businesses. Price rises are expected due to businesses absorbing costs from supply and production issues as they comply with upcoming legislation

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