A comprehensive snapshot yet of Australiaâs rapidly accelerating climate tech ecosystem. Featuring insights from 80 companies and 37 sustainability leaders, this yearâs report paints a picture of an industry that has not just grown, but is gearing up for its next major leap forward.
In this edition, Mick emphasises the importance of realism and grace in climate action, arguing that imperfect efforts still count in a fuelled world. Reflecting on personal choices and public figures like Mike Cannon-Brookes, he contends that "climate hypocrisy" is unavoidable but shouldn't stall progress. The newsletter also features community insights, highlights from climate techâincluding Nourish Ingredientsâ precision fermentation breakthroughâand a roundup of events, funding, and jobs. It concludes with a spotlight on how AI is transforming battery technology for the clean energy future.
As the world accelerates efforts to combat climate change, hardware innovations are critical. From renewable energy storage to large scale carbon capture and use, we are going to need a million new hardware products.