This study examines how Australian climate technologies are evaluated and adopted by corporates. Through qualitative interviews with stakeholders across the ecosystem including founders, corporates, investors, and government stakeholders, we identify the key barriers preventing climate tech from scaling in Australia and explore how they can be overcome.

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Key Messages:
- Climate tech adoption is not keeping pace with innovation.
- Securing the first pilot is the biggest barrier to scaling.
- Framing climate tech as a financial opportunity, not just an environmental one, is what drives corporate action.

Participate in the Study

There are two ways to participate in this research: through a short informational interview or, if time is limited, by completing the five-minute survey below.

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Sustainable Tech Adoption Survey

FOR CORPORATES:
This survey forms part of the study and is intended for professionals involved in ESG, sustainability, procurement or related fields within Australian organizations.
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Take Survey Here

FOR CLIMATE-TECH COMPANIES:
This survey forms part of the study and is intended for professionals within climate-technology companies navigating enterprise adoption in Australia.
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Take Survey Here

About the Author

Shravya Sunkugari

Hometown: St. Louis, MO, USA
Education: 3rd-Year Student at Brown University
Majors: Statistics and International & Public Affairs
Role: Intern at Climate Salad
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Shravya is leading this research initiative at Climate Salad, with a focus on sustainability strategy, finance, and data-driven analysis. Her work centres on understanding how large organisations evaluate risk, capital allocation, and procurement considerations when making innovation adoption decisions.