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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.
Renewables boom driven by falling costs and rising demand
With homes and businesses rushing for batteries and heat-pumps, sustainability has never been more investable in Australia, Climate Change Authority chief Matt Kean says.
CommBank Momentum’s Innovation Alley: Sustainability in action
Emerging applications of AI, new agritech and the role of First Nations enterprises illustrate how organisations are adapting to meet sustainability goals. Here, we speak to CommBank Momentum 2025 partners who are breaking new ground in climate innovation.
Innovation Alley: Meet the Australian entrepreneurs turning sustainability into new business
With consumers demanding action and governments mandating change, the transition, the transition to a more sustainable economy is creating major opportunities for entrepreneurs that want to be part of the change.
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.
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:
#CBA #CommBank #Momentum2025
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
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.
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