We are thrilled to welcome Fortescue as a new Executive Member of the Smart Energy Council.
Fortescue is one of the world’s biggest mining companies and one of the boldest when it comes to cutting emissions. They are not sitting on the sidelines. They are backing their words with real investment, real projects and real change across their operations.
This is a company that has decided to do the hard work. To replace diesel. To build clean energy where no one thinks it’s possible. To prove that even heavy industry, in remote and challenging places, can run on renewable energy.
Fortescue is doing this now – not someday. And they are doing it at a scale that few others in the world can match.
A big part of this work is happening in the Pilbara, where Fortescue is taking on one of the toughest challenges of all: running large mining operations without fossil fuels. It’s complex. It’s difficult. And it matters, because if it can be done there, it can be done anywhere.
Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO, Dino Otranto, said:
“Decarbonising heavy industry requires projects on the ground, major infrastructure and coordinated action across government and industry. The Smart Energy Council brings the right people together to help turn ambition into delivery, and we look forward to working with members to drive practical outcomes that accelerate Australia’s green energy transition.”
Fortescue has also been clear that policy needs to catch up with ambition. The company is calling for changes to rules that still favour diesel over clean energy, and is keen to work with the Smart Energy Council to push for policies that support real decarbonisation.
Commenting on the announcement, Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes said:
“Fortescue joining the Smart Energy Council at an executive level is a powerful signal of intent. They are driving decarbonisation at a scale few can match, and their leadership strengthens our push to turn ambition into real, economy-wide action.”
We can’t wait to tell Fortescue’s story – the huge things they are building, the risks they are taking, and the leadership they are showing. Their work proves that decarbonising heavy industry is possible, and we hope it inspires others in Australia and around the world to take the same step.
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