Tackling climate change in line with the best science

What we ranked them: B

Why: Overall David Pocock has a good start on climate policies, with strong support for increasing renewable energy, an end to fossil fuel subsidies, and commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, as well as his track record on climate advocacy around a Duty of Care [35]. Pocock supports a net zero target of 75% by 2035 [36]. To increase his grade, David Pocock should increase his emissions reduction target to 100% by 2035 in line with the best science, and address climate adaptation and resilience in his policy platform.

Ending support for fossil fuels

What we ranked them: A

Why: David Pocock has consistently spoken out against funding and approvals for fossil fuels. In 2022 he signed the Australian Youth Climate Coalition pledge supporting ending public subsidies for gas [37].

Investment in a future powered by clean and safe renewable energy (no nuclear!)

What we ranked them: B

Why: David Pocock has spoken out strongly against nuclear, and has advocated for greater renewable investments [38]. To increase his grade, Pocock needs to increase his ambition on renewable energy from an 82% by 2030 target to a 100% by 2030 target.

Addressing the impact climate change has on cost of living

What we ranked them: B

Why: David Pocock has spoken about increasing the tax on fossil fuel companies, and advocating for fossul fuel companies tax to cover the cost of public services and climate disaster recovery [39]. To increase his grade, Pocock should widen his climate platform beyond the Duty of Care bill, and strengthen his policies on holding fossil fuel companies accountable.