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CEFC investments forge path to net zero

We have embarked on our tenth year, backed by a proven investment strategy that is accelerating Australia’s transition to net zero emissions. The CEFC Annual Report 2021 shows how our investments are leading the way to a low emissions future.

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Helping cut emissions by investing $10 billion on behalf of the Australian Government – in agriculture, cleantech innovation, energy generation and storage, infrastructure, property, transport and waste.

Where we invest

~$33b

Lifetime value of CEFC
investment commitments

$9.54b

Total value of investments

~23,700

Smaller-scale
projects financed

$2.40:$1

Private sector leverage
(all figures to 30 June 2021)

In the news

Accelerating our transition to net zero: CEFC leads the way to low emissions future

22 October 2021

Novalith sets sights on global lithium industry with backing of the CEFC

21 October 2021

CEFC finance powers Australia’s first electric bus fleet to drive down noise and emissions

21 October 2021

CEFC backs transformative farming to regenerate farms and reduce carbon

18 October 2021

Case study

Nation building Project EnergyConnect to unlock cheaper, cleaner electricity

EnergyConnect will be Australia’s biggest electricity interconnector built to date in the National Electricity Market and it will help to accelerate Australia’s energy transition by connecting customers with more renewable generation.
Paul Italiano
CEO, TransGrid

Firstmac reaches for the stars in sustainable housing with first new green home loan

We are pleased to support efforts for a sustainable future and deepen our existing relationship with similarly-minded organisations like Norinchukin and the CEFC.
Kim Cannon
Managing Director, Firstmac

Low carbon concrete offers clean foundations in Perth

We want to be part of the solution for reducing carbon emissions in Australia and the best way to achieve our goal is by finding synergies between our developments and new green technologies and construction methods.
Ben Lisle
Managing Director, Hesperia

300 MW Victorian Big Battery targets stronger grid and more renewable energy

At 300 MW it will be one of the largest batteries in the world, taking our total capacity in operation or under construction in Australia to over 1.8 GW, and bringing us one step closer to our global target of 5 GW by the end of 2021.
Xavier Barbaro
Chairman and CEO, Neoen

Renewable
energy

Our finance is creating cleaner, lower cost energy Australia wide, including large and small scale developments, established and emerging technologies as well as innovative energy storage solutions.

Built
environment

Investing in low emissions solutions for infrastructure, manufacturing and property can deliver benefits across the economy, cutting costs, improving efficiency and easing energy network demand.

Sustainable
economy

We’re working to decarbonise key sectors of our economy, creating new opportunities in agriculture, resources and transport alongside leading institutions.

Special investment
programs

Our special investment programs aim to accelerate the transition to lower emissions across diverse areas of the economy, reflecting Investment Mandate Directions from the Australian Government.

Acknowledgement of Country

The CEFC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging.