全球商业气候联盟-澳大利亚2035年国家气候计划：经济确定性和全球可信度的稳健气候目标（英）

September 2025With contributions fromAustralia’s 2035 National Climate Plan: A Robust Climate Target for Economic Certainty and Global Credibility Australia’s next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will help shape the direction of the country’s economy and climate response for the next decade. A science-aligned 2035 target—consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C—is not only essential to meet Australia’s global commitments and enhance its credibility on the international stage in the run up to COP31, but also presents a powerful opportunity to drive economic transformation, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and position Australia as a clean energy leader. With world-class renewable resources, a strong industrial base, and deep expertise in innovation, Australia has everything it needs to prosper in a low-carbon world. But realizing this potential requires clear ambition from government matched by practical, economy-wide measures to unlock private investment and guide a fair and inclusive transition. Better Futures Australia, We Mean Business Coalition and the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia are committed to supporting the delivery of an Australian 2035 NDC that is ambitious, achievable, and aligned with science. We believe this target and the policies put in place to deliver it can be a cornerstone for long-term prosperity—creating jobs, accelerating clean technology, and ensuring Australia remains a trusted partner in global markets. This document sets out to inform and inspire the decisions needed to secure a thriving, climate-resilient future for all Australians. Foreword Page 2 AUSTRALIA’S 2035 NATIONAL CLIMATE PLAN: A ROBUST CLIMATE TARGET FOR ECONOMIC CERTAINTY AND GLOBAL CREDIBILITY Australia’s next NDC can help to power economic growth and advance the nation’s industrial competitiveness. A science-aligned target backed by a clear and coherent Net Zero Plan is needed to provide the economic certainty businesses need to plan, invest, and compete in global markets. Australia has legislated its 2030 target of a 43% reduction on 2005 levels and is on track to deliver it. Looking ahead, recent modelling studies show that an ambitious 2035 target of at least 75% below 2005 levels is both achievable and cost-effective. Such a target would align Australia with a 1.5°C pathway, create economic benefits, avoid stranded assets, and mitigate the economic risks of dependence on fossil fuel imports, while building resilience to climate impacts such as bushfires and droughts that already pose a serious threat to Australian businesses. For businesses, the value of a robust 2035 target lies in predictability. It provides a clear signal for capital allocation, workforce planning, and infrastructure investment. This certainty will help attract low-cost finance, strengthen supply chain resilience, and position Australia as a trusted partner in global trade. Headline ambition, however, is not enough. The NDC must be support