We would like to thank the following ClimateWatch sponsors

 

Founding sponsor

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group. Rio Tinto finds, mines and process the earth's mineral resources.  The Group's major products include aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial metals and iron ore. 

Rio Tinto became the Founding Sponsor of ClimateWatch in 2009 as part of the Company's long-standing partnership with Earthwatch.  Since its inception in 1990, the Earthwatch Rio Tinto partnership has initiated a range of innovative programs that have contributed to biodiversity conservation around the world.

Rio Tinto's goal is to have a positive impact on biodiversity and assist with conservation initiatives that support local, national and global conservation priorities.

 

Principal sponsors

Leighton Contractors  is one of Australia's leading contracting and project development groups employing more that 9,000 people across Australia and New Zealand.  Leighton Contractors is committed to supporting innovative corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives in order to strengthen the longevity of the company and protect the environment for future generations.

Leighton Contractors became a principal sponsor of ClimateWatch in 2010 as part of its flagship environmental partnership with Earthwatch.

 

Major sponsors

ClimateWorks Australia is a partnership between The Myer Foundation and Monash University.  ClimateWorks will provide practical solutions dedicated to a sustainable and prosperous low carbon society.

ClimateWatch is the first project to be supported by the ClimateWorks Australia Action Fund.  The Action Fund is a unique vehicle through which everyone can invest in target projects that support climate change mitigation and education.

 

Supporting sponsors

Hunter Hall Investment Management is Australia’s largest dedicated ethical investment manager.The company has a policy of  donating 5% of its pre-tax profits to charitable purposes and activities that support social or environmental causes. ClimateWatch has been a recipient of Hunter Hall's Shareholder Nominated Charitable Giving Scheme since 2008.

 

KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services networks.  In Australia KPMG employees 4,800 talented professionals who deliver audit, tax and advisory services.

KPMG believes in promoting environmental sustainability.  They are proud to operate as a greenhouse gas neutral firm and have established an internal program encouraging staff to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at work and home. KPMG became a supporting sponsor of ClimateWatch in 2009.

 

National Australia Bank is a financial services organisation of nearly 40,000 people.  The NAB provide products, advice and services in Australia and through businesses in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, The United States and Asia. 

The National Australia Bank is committed to sustainable business practices that are supported by a range of initiatives.  NAB has been a ClimateWatch supporting sponsor since 2009.