The thing about a list of the most influential people in energy transition is that everyone is only as good as each other. It starts with the politicians and the policy setting the direction. The direction is only as good as industry’s ability to implement it. Industry can only implement it if it has access to capital. And that is only there if the policy settings are right. It is a virtuous circle.
The Carbon Challenge Power List L-R: Chris Bowen, Jo Evans, Frank Calabria, Shemara Wikramanayake, Mike Cannon-Brookes, and Lily D’Ambrosio. It is also a virtuous mission – net-zero emissions by 2050 to slow global warming – not that virtue is all players’ motivating factor. This is a giant wealth creation opportunity. This list is unique because it combines government, business and capital markets working together on something that touches every Australian every day. But when you get those groups together, there are inevitably conflict