The challenges associated with the energy transition are bringing new pressures, uncertainties and risks to all areas of business activity. Corporate decision-makers are being asked to safeguard current activities, whilst also adapting and future proofing operations for the demands of a decarbonised economy.
Strategic planning is essential to this task. It involves establishing a vision, allocating resources, managing risks and innovating to create a competitive advantage in a net zero world.
This two-day course organised by the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition identifies core elements of a strategic approach to navigating the energy transition. Through understanding the fundamental drivers and technological changes required, the potential impacts and vulnerabilities across the corporate sector will be outlined.
Examples and methods of best practice in terms of carbon accounting and workforce engagement will be presented. New financial investment and carbon market opportunities arising from the energy transition will be identified and explored. Strategies and examples of new partnerships, cost-sharing and developing new revenue streams will be used to showcase entrepreneurial opportunities. Participants will be encouraged to participate interactively throughout, sharing their concerns, knowledge and experiences.
Through completing this course, participants will be able to envision and design a strategic plan for profitable adaptation to the energy transition.
About the facilitators
Dr Julian Clifton
Dr Julian Clifton is a geographer with twenty years of experience in academic research and teaching in Australia, south-east Asia and the UK. His extensive research into governance, policy-making and stakeholder management in development and resource management from across the world has resulted in over 60 articles being published in leading academic journals. This reflects a wide range of collaborations with federal and state governments, public sector bodies and non-profit organisations to deliver good business practices based on positive stakeholder relations. Julian is Senior Research Fellow at the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition and is working with domestic and international organisations to promote a just transition to low carbon and renewable energy.