Australian software giant Atlassian has committed to a net zero carbon emissions target by 2050, as co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes continues to push the Australian government to do more on climate change. Mr Cannon-Brookes has also called on the Federal Government to make it easier for businesses to implement net zero carbon targets. While attending the UN Climate Action Summit this week in New York, Mr Cannon-Brookes told 7.30: “We don't have a credible climate or energy policy in Australia at the moment… Climate change is a huge problem affecting the global economy and businesses. Anything that makes our business more sustainable economically is going to be good for our shareholders in the long term.”

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