Sustainability
As a specialist investor we play an active role in contributing to the achievement of Australia’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Sustainability considerations are central to CEFC investment and portfolio management activities, reflecting our role in accelerating investment in Australia’s transition to net zero emissions.
Our approach to sustainability
Our investment screening processes include climate-related opportunities and risks, with our investments supporting measures that positively impact targeted climate-related matters, including emissions reduction. Our Annual Report provides enhanced climate disclosures, including information on financed emissions. The sustainability of our own operations is also important, with the CEFC having achieved net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions.
The CEFC is committed to a well-governed investment approach that incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives that enhance sustainable and long-term risk-adjusted returns.
CEFC investments must comply with the CEFC Act, supporting eligible clean energy technologies in renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies. This is achieved through proactive engagement with counterparties, managers, financiers and other stakeholders on material ESG issues, in parallel with appropriate investment risk mitigation.
See our ESG Policy
Our responsible investment leadership
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) recognised the CEFC as a Responsible Investment Leader in 2026.
RIAA assessed the CEFC on a whole-of-organisation basis. The recognition acknowledges the strong, systematic and transparent approach the CEFC has to responsible investment.
Learn more about RIAA
read our report
CEFC Innovate RAP
The CEFC is committed to our reconciliation journey through delivery of our Innovate RAP. Our RAP focuses on developing and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, engaging staff and stakeholders in reconciliation and developing and piloting innovative strategies to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Women in Sustainable Finance
The CEFC is proud to back the Women in Sustainable Finance Network, which we co-founded in 2016 to promote and support the involvement of women in the sector through a range of networking, educational and leadership opportunities for industry participants.