The substantiative theme of the research is that policy changes, including grants and levies, can be used to encourage the transformation of Australia's aging non-renewable power generation and transport systems into compliance with international agreements.
The report identified seven key sectors across the economy for strategic investment over the next five years to maximise impact: Energy, Building, Manufacturing, Transport, Recycling, Land Use and Training, with a focus on counter-urbanisation.
Jobs will be distributed around Australia, including in cities and regions already under pressure from the closure of traditional heavy industry and manufacturing, historical droughts and fires, and high unemployment.
Together with Ironbark Sustainability, BZE has developed the Snapshot community climate tool,[8] which provides nationally consistent, community-wide greenhouse gas profiles for every local government area in Australia.
BZE is independently funded by donations, mostly from philanthropic trusts and individuals, as well as grants and commissioned research and projects from local and state government organisations.
The Board is appointed by members, and brings diverse skills including investment, philanthropy, energy and climate expertise, communications and engagement and legal.