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Today, purpose-driven, future-focused businesses are fundamentally altering how they operate. They understand that the key to unlocking growth lies in taking new approaches to familiar challenges. To be more sustainable, more socially aligned, and more accountable doesn’t come easily. Progress is varied across industries, companies and even business units. The path forward is not linear, but when this commitment to a shared goal is adopted more widely, embraced more wholeheartedly, and tackled more collaboratively, we can continue working toward a net-zero future for Australia.
That’s what Momentum is all about.
Today, purpose-driven, future-focused businesses are fundamentally altering how they operate. They understand that the key to unlocking growth lies in taking new approaches to familiar challenges. To be more sustainable, more socially aligned, and more accountable doesn’t come easily. Progress is varied across industries, companies and even business units. The path forward is not linear, but when this commitment to a shared goal is adopted more widely, embraced more wholeheartedly, and tackled more collaboratively, we can continue working toward a net-zero future for Australia.
That’s what Momentum is all about.
Sharing ideas and solutions that can help power the nation’s transition to a more sustainable and vibrant future.
Sustainable aviation fuels, constant community engagement and energy expansion: Three ASX Top 50 CEOs share their latest thinking on net zero
We won’t be flying in electric planes anytime soon, but there are significant economic opportunities on offer if Australia manages its sustainability transition well, some of the nation’s top CEOs say.
From net zero to AI: The new agenda for ASX chairs
Reducing the emissions from how we live, work and travel in urban environments is essential to achieving climate goals. And the resulting benefits have a large multiplier effect.
Cross-sector partnerships key to tackling supply chain emissions
For business leaders in corporate Australia, tackling Scope 3 emissions is both challenging and urgent. A recent panel at the CommBank Momentum conference highlighted, achieving real progress depends on collaboration, innovation, and a willingness to rethink.
Scaling housing with build‑to‑rent, modular construction and retrofits
Discover how build‑to‑rent, modular construction and retrofits can scale housing supply, reduce embodied carbon and deliver high‑performance, net zero assets.
How responsible AI is shaping the future of sustainability
Just as the printing press democratised knowledge, electricity sparked transformation, and the internet connected the world, artificial intelligence is now ushering in the next major turning point. Yet, technological eras are shaped not only by innovation but by the responsibilities that accompany it.
Australia won’t achieve net zero without circularity
As CommBank Momentum 2025 demonstrated, circularity is moving beyond recycling into core business strategy. Businesses that embed circular practices can reduce waste, manage risk and better meet net zero and sustainability targets.
Explore sessions from CommBank Momentum 2025.
Leading to Net Zero: The leaders of three Australian companies opened Momentum – CommBank’s sustainability conference – by discussing the challenges and opportunities of the transition to a Net Zero economy.
Moderated by Sinead Taylor, Group Executive Institutional Banking and Markets, CommBank
Panellists:
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With climate risks top of mind for global executives and growing scepticism around the real-world impact of ESG initiatives among some capital investors, Boards and Chairs must navigate shifting stakeholder expectations while keeping management accountable and on track with the transition.
With five years left to 2030, a year that many companies have identified as a milestone for ESG goals, what are Chairs focusing on when it comes to ESG, and what can they do in the next two years to really accelerate progress?
Moderated by Andrew Hinchcliff, Group Chief Risk Officer, CommBank
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
The discussion highlighted Australia’s urgent need to adopt sustainable preventative practices against climate-related disasters, prioritising flood damage prevention over disaster relief.
The conversation explored supply chain resilience, community preparedness, innovative financing models, and the role of insurers in supporting resilient-building initiatives, alongside policy development, education, and support for vulnerable populations.
Moderated by Alex Matthews, Executive General Manager Environmental and Social, CommBank
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
Navigating the forces shaping climate investment and sustainability strategy, this panel explores the evolving political, regulatory, and commercial forces influencing climate-related investment and sustainability strategy in Australia.
With perspectives from government, corporate leadership, and institutional investors, the session unpacked how policy shifts, member expectations, and global commitments are reshaping the landscape.
Panellists:
Paul Hunyor - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Wollemi Capital (Moderator)
Matt Kean - Chair, Climate Change Authority
James Magill - Executive General Manager, Origin Energy
Nicole Bradford - General Manager of Sustainable Investment and Planning, ART
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How can artificial intelligence be harnessed responsibly to address climate change?
Experts will discuss AI applications in energy efficiency, resource management, and climate prediction models. Significant considerations include ethical data use, transparency, and how AI solutions can be integrated into existing sustainability frameworks without exacerbating inequalities.
Keynote: Genevieve Bell - Anthropologist, Technologist and Futurist
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
As the race to net zero intensifies, Scope 3 emissions, those outside a company’s direct control, emerged as the most complex and critical frontier in corporate decarbonisation.
The panel explored how leading organisations are creating demand signals for low carbon inputs, forming strategic partnerships across supply chains, and enabling leaders to participate in the transition.
Moderated by Tania Smith, Executive Director Sustainable Finance and ESG, CommBank
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
Are we separate and superior to nature?
This question has been a driving force behind humanity's industrialisation and economic progress for centuries, but it's brought us to the brink of an ecological crisis, says filmmaker Damon Gameau.
In an impassioned talk, he calls for a new story that recognises our interconnectedness with nature and moves towards a thriving, regenerative future.
Keynote: Damon Gameau – Filmmaker
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Natural capital is all around us – our soil, air, waterways, plants, animals and all living things. These resources are essential to our economy and society.
This session explored the economic value of natural capital to farming businesses, environmental markets, investment trends into nature and the role of supply chains.
Gain insights from producers and experts on future roadmaps and how managing and investing in nature benefits business and the environment.
Moderated by Natasha Greenwood, General Manager Agribusiness, CommBank
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
As Australia grapples with housing supply and sustainability imperatives, commercial property owners and developers face mounting pressure—and opportunity—to green their portfolios.
This panel explored how modern methods of construction (MMC), prefabrication, and ESG-aligned retrofits are reshaping commercial real estate and delivering greener commercial assets at scale.
Moderated by Grant Cairns, Executive General Manager Business Lending, CommBank
Panellists:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
A selection of innovative companies who are supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.
A selection of innovative companies who are supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.
Origin
At Origin, we’re on a mission to show up for our customers, community and the planet – usefully. For our large energy users, not only are we focused on providing unrivalled customer solutions, accelerating growth in renewable energy and storage, and delivering reliable energy supply through the transition, we partner to help businesses unlock value through energy transformation, wherever they are on the journey.
JLL
JLL is a leading global real estate services firm operating in over 80 countries with more than 102,000 employees. JLL helps clients navigate every aspect of real estate—from buying and building to occupying, managing and investing across commercial, industrial, residential and retail properties. We believe in the power of real estate to shape a better world. Our innovative, intelligent and sustainable approach includes AI-driven solutions that help illuminate a brighter way forward.
Intel
Intel is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. To learn more about Intel’s innovations visit their website via the link below.
SG Fleet
SG Fleet is Australia’s leading provider of novated leasing and fleet management services, with over 35 years’ experience, 59,000+ active novated leases, and more than 270,000 vehicles under management. SG Fleet deliver valued employee benefits, simplify admin, and support sustainability—making mobility easier, safer, and more cost-effective. Discover the SG difference today.
Cobram Estate
Cobram Estate Olives is a proudly Australian-owned business, founded by two Australian farmers. Our overarching goal is to create premium, healthy and award-winning extra virgin olive oil in a sustainable way. We are the clear market leader in the Australian olive industry, and we pride ourselves on being a global leader in sustainable olive farming. Our extra virgin olive oils are recognised for their world class quality, with Cobram Estate® being Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil.
Thread Together
Thread Together is an Australian for purpose organisation dedicated to restoring dignity and hope through access to new clothing. Partnering with fashion brands and retailers, Thread Together diverts brand-new excess clothing from landfill and redistributes it to people in need — including those experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and people affected by natural disasters. Through a national network of charities, clothing is delivered at no cost directly to individuals and families, giving them a fresh start.
Top Australian business leaders discuss the real obstacles to corporate net-zero — and why collaboration is critical.
What are the most positive outcomes companies are seeing from their sustainability goals?
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson and CBA CEO Matt Comyn discuss balancing immediate priorities with the multi-year investments required for a sustainable future.
Australia’s clean-energy transition is accelerating and the economics are now firmly on the side of sustainability.
CBA Chair Paul O’Malley and Group Chief Risk Officer Andrew Hinchliff explore the governance and risk challenges involved in committing to sustainability, climate goals and long-term value for shareholders.
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