Our research shows higher carbon emissions increase costs for Australian businesses

By Adam G. Arian, Lecturer (Accounting & Finance), Australian Catholic University
John Sands, School of Business, University of Southern Queensland

Imagine every ton of carbon dioxide a company emits is slowly inflating its costs — not just in terms of potential fines or fees but in the capital it needs to grow and operate.

This isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a stark reality many companies experience today.

Our new research, looking at more than a thousand Australian-listed companies from 2007 to 2020 reveals higher carbon emissions significantly increase the costs to business.

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