Accelerating Clean Energy Investment Backing Technology and Innovation to Transform Our Economy
Accelerating clean energy investment Backing technology and innovation to transform our economy 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 8b 7. 2 2015 2014 2013 b .0 4 2 2 .2 b 3 . 3 2 . b 5 b 5 . 7 b b 0 . 9 1 11.0b Annual Report 2019–20 The CEFC is a specialist investor with a deep sense of purpose: to be at the forefront of Australia’s successful transition to a low carbon economy. We invest in new and emerging technologies and opportunities on behalf of all Australians, operating with the support of the Australian Government. As a specialist investor we have a clear focus on clean energy to deliver benefits for generations to come. Our approach is founded on our shared values: to make a positive impact, to collaborate with others, to champion integrity and to embrace innovation. 2019–20 highlights New CEFC investment commitments of more than $1 billion, supporting investments with a combined value of $4.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2020 CEFC finance extended to new areas of the economy, delivering Australia’s first dedicated green bond fund, the first CEFC green home loan and a material uplift in the capacity of Australia’s largest battery New investment commitments of just over $13 million in three cleantech innovators, as well as increased investment of $3.4 million in two other portfolio companies to accelerate their growth More than $187 million in CEFC wholesale finance to support some 6,700 smaller scale investments in clean energy projects, including in agribusiness, manufacturing, property and transport Continued strong financial performance despite the challenging economic environment, with almost $942 million in CEFC finance recycled through repayments, sales and redemptions over the year, to be available for further investment.
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