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WA to miss net zero targets by up to a decade: Woodside report

Topic: climate & environmentRegion: asia pacificUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 2Spectrum: Mixed⏱ 2 min read
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SITUATION
Woodside's report reveals that Western Australia is on track to miss its net zero targets by up to a decade. Critics argue that the company's focus on fossil gas undermines necessary climate action (per smh.com.au).
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KEY FACTS
  • Woodside Chief Executive Officer Liz Westcott said the report highlighted the role Browse could play in supporting Australia’s long-term energy needs while delivering a fair return for the community.
  • But Conservation Council WA senior campaigner Greta Carroll said Woodside had commissioned a report that showed WA was falling behind when it came to climate action – and had taken all the wrong lessons from it.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Climate & Environment activity in Asia Pacific. Current reporting indicates: Woodside Chief Executive Officer Liz Westcott said the report highlighted the role Browse could play in supporting Australia’s long-term energy needs while delivering a fair return for the community.

But Conservation Council WA senior campaigner Greta Carroll said Woodside had commissioned a report that showed WA was falling behind when it came to climate action – and had taken all the wrong lessons from it. This context is based on the currently available source text and may be refined as fuller reporting becomes available.

Brief

A recent report by Woodside indicates that Western Australia is set to miss its net zero targets by up to a decade, raising concerns about the state's commitment to climate action. The report, which references a Deloitte Access Economics analysis, suggests that even if Woodside's controversial Browse project does not proceed, WA will still fall short of its 2050 deadline.

Woodside's Chief Executive Officer Liz Westcott defended the Browse project, asserting that it could play a crucial role in supporting Australia's long-term energy needs while providing a fair return for the community. However, this perspective is met with skepticism from environmental advocates.

Greta Carroll, a senior campaigner with the Conservation Council WA, criticized Woodside's approach, arguing that the company is doubling down on fossil gas at a time when a transition to renewable energy is essential. Carroll emphasized that the reliance on fossil fuels is not only economically unwise but also detrimental to the environment.

The Browse project is touted as Australia's largest undeveloped offshore gas resource, which Woodside claims could enhance energy security amid growing concerns about energy supply. Nonetheless, the report underscores the significant challenges WA faces in achieving its climate goals, highlighting a critical juncture in the state's energy policy.

As the debate continues, the implications of this report could shape the future of energy production and climate action in Western Australia.

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