If three companies in Australia did just one thing, they’d create 4000 jobs. If this increased to 80 companies, 10,000 jobs would be created.
Mars Australia, the chocolate brand, expects to source its electricity needs from renewables as early as next year, while furniture giant Ikea will use 100 renewables for its heating and cooling.
The report noted that if Woolworths covered all its roofs in solar panels, it would generate 320MW and meet almost one third of its electricity needs. “Over 210 companies globally have made 100 per cent renewable commitments, with household names in Australia including Carlton and United Breweries, Mars, Ikea, Google, L’Oreal and the big four banks all doing the same.
The big four banks Commonwealth, Westpac, National Australia Bank and ANZ, as well as Macquarie, have also committed to 100 per cent renewable energy targets.
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