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BCA Members - Lobby for climate action, not against it
This campaign shines a light on an overlooked yet crucial area of climate action - advocacy and lobbying.
You may think this is outside your wheelhouse. You may not feel equipped to raise this conversation internally. But you don’t need deep knowledge or a formal role to make a difference. We’re here to help!
Why it matters
Think your company has a leading plan to tackle climate change? Think again. How a company advocates and lobbies for climate action is one of its most powerful levers. And right now, most are behind the eight ball. Worse, many are participating in climate delay and obstruction, indirectly through their trade associations memberships.
Climate action is under pressure from political backlash, misinformation and disinformation, and private interests lobbying. If companies don’t use their voice now, they risk losing credibility - and their opportunity to meet their own climate goals. And collectively, we risk losing our chance to shape policy for a safe and livable future.
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About the Business Council of Australia
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) is one of the country’s most influential business groups, representing more than 130 of Australia’s biggest companies. On paper, it supports climate action — but in practice, its lobbying record tells a very different story.
For years, the BCA has used its influence to slow down climate progress, backing fossil gas and pushing against stronger government action. Most recently, it lobbied in support of Woodside’s proposed 50-year extension of the North West Shelf gas project — one of Australia’s biggest sources of emissions. It also pressured the government behind closed doors, using flawed modelling to argue for weaker national emissions targets.
Many of the BCA’s own members — including Telstra, Bupa, Commonwealth Bank, Coles, Woolworths, and Lendlease — have strong public climate commitments. Yet their membership in the BCA undermines those commitments.
In March 2025, the non-profit Climate Integrity called out this contradiction, sending letters to 20 member companies urging them to rethink their ties to the BCA. Greenpeace has also taken aim, rating these companies on their links to the BCA in its Climate Credibility Scorecard.
So what can YOU do to make a difference?
Right now, your company is falling short on using one of its most powerful levers of climate action - its voice. You can help change that.
As an employee, you are a trusted messenger inside your company. You can make a difference by sparking conversations about responsible lobbying. And collectively, employee action sends a strong signal and gives leaders permission to act.
We see a role for everyone, so we offer different ways to engage based on your energy, time and comfort level. Getting involved can be as simple as sharing general information about employee sentiment and company framing of the issue.
We will support you every step of the way with trusted research, tailored guidance and safe, effective strategies for internal advocacy.
Here’s how you can get started: :
- Share feedback: Help shape our campaign approach by telling us what you’re seeing and hearing inside.
- Join a webinar: Learn how you can work with campaigners to influence your company
- Connect with employees: Meet with other employees across companies to get inspiration and ideas
- Book a 1:1 chat: Get tailored advice on how you can make an impact
Participation in this campaign can be totally confidential. You decide how much to share and you can step back at any time. We’ll only contact you with your consent and will never ask for sensitive information.
Focus Companies
This campaign focuses on companies that are members of the Business Council of Australia, particularly those with ambitious climate goals. See the full list of member companies.
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