On 26 September, members and guests of the Asset Management Council’s Sydney Chapter gathered for an insightful evening on the evolving landscape of asset management, driven by the global push towards sustainability. The event, titled “Asset Management Evolution in the Age of the Energy Transition,” was generously sponsored by KPMG, and attendees were privileged to hear from KPMG’s own Emily Mulcair, an expert with extensive experience in renewable energy integration.
Emily’s presentation delved into how the energy transition is reshaping not just the energy sector but asset portfolios across a variety of industries. From utilities and transportation to manufacturing and public services, asset management principles are being redefined to accommodate sustainability alongside traditional concerns of risk, performance, and cost. This shift was evident as she discussed the evolution from the familiar triad model to the newly developed 10 Box perspective, which incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, carbon abatement, and the circular economy.
Emily also shared practical examples of organisations successfully integrating these principles into their asset management strategies, leveraging novel renewable solutions in the journey toward a net-zero future. Her experience in biomethane and hydrogen feasibility projects added depth to the discussion, particularly as she explored the role renewable gases play in the energy transition.
A copy of the slides presented at the event is available for members to download here.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to KPMG for sponsoring this informative and inspiring event, and we look forward to continuing the conversation on how asset management can further contribute to global sustainability goals.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events from the Sydney Chapter, and be sure to check out the photos from the event below!
