October 2025
October 2025

Signals Digest

  • The energy transition is gaining momentum, but significant investment and policy changes are needed to meet 2030 targets.
  • Recent developments in ESG reporting highlight the importance of corporate sustainability and transparency.
  • Collaborative efforts between organizations are crucial for advancing renewable energy solutions that benefit both nature and communities.

Top Items

Headline: EFRAG Releases Final Comment Letter on IFRS 16

  • SECTION: ESG Reporting
  • PUBLISHED: 2025-10-23
  • Summary: EFRAG has released its final comment letter regarding the IASB’s Post-Implementation Review of IFRS 16 Leases, concluding that the standard largely functions as intended but requires targeted improvements. This review is significant as it influences corporate financial reporting practices across Europe.
  • Why it matters: Companies in the EU must adapt to these changes to ensure compliance with evolving financial reporting standards.
    Investors will benefit from enhanced transparency and consistency in lease accounting.
  • Signals to watch: Upcoming EFRAG meetings and consultations on financial reporting standards.
  • Sources: https://www.efrag.org/en/news-and-calendar/news

Headline: IRENA and Sierra Leone Host APRA Investment Forum

  • SECTION: Energy Transition
  • PUBLISHED: 2025-10-22
    Summary: The second Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum, hosted by IRENA and Sierra Leone, aims to mobilize investments for Africa's energy transition. The event gathers stakeholders to discuss financing solutions and showcases regional projects to attract global investors.
  • Why it matters: Increased investment in renewable energy is essential for meeting Africa's energy needs and achieving SDG 7.
    Australian and European investors may find new opportunities in African renewable projects.
  • Signals to watch: Outcomes from the forum may influence future investment strategies in Africa.
  • Sources: https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2025/Oct/IRENA-and-Sierra-Leone-Hold-Second-APRA-Investment-Forum-to-Drive-Finance-in-Africa

Headline: World Breaks Renewable Records but Needs Faster Action

  • SECTION: Energy Transition
  • PUBLISHED: 2025-10-14
  • Summary: A new report from IRENA indicates that while global renewable capacity additions reached 582 GW in 2024, this is insufficient to meet the COP28 target of tripling renewables by 2030. Urgent action is needed to increase annual capacity additions significantly.
  • Why it matters: Businesses must align their strategies with ambitious renewable targets to remain competitive.
    Investors should prepare for increased demand for financing in renewable projects.
  • Signals to watch: The need for national climate plans (NDC 3.0) ahead of COP30.
  • Sources: https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2025/Oct/World-Breaks-Renewable-Records-but-Must-Move-Faster-to-Hit-2030-Tripling-Goal

Headline: IUCN and IRENA Collaborate on Renewable Solutions

  • SECTION: Energy Transition
  • PUBLISHED: 2025-10-09
  • Summary: IUCN and IRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote renewable energy solutions that are sustainable and beneficial for biodiversity. This partnership aims to ensure that renewable energy projects contribute positively to environmental goals.
  • Why it matters: This collaboration emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in energy projects, relevant for EU and AU businesses.
    Investors may seek projects that align with biodiversity and sustainability goals.
  • Signals to watch: Development of tools to assess the impact of renewable projects on biodiversity.
  • Sources: https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2025/Oct/IUCN-and-IRENA-join-forces-to-advance-renewable-solutions-that-work-for-nature-and-people

Headline: ENA Welcomes National Energy Cybersecurity Body

  • SECTION: Energy Transition
  • PUBLISHED: 2025-10-01
  • Summary: The establishment of the National Energy Public Key Infrastructure (NEPKI) in Australia aims to enhance cybersecurity for the energy sector. Funded by ARENA, NEPKI will provide secure digital identity and encryption services to support the clean energy transition.
  • Why it matters: Cybersecurity is critical for protecting energy infrastructure, impacting operational reliability for businesses.
    Compliance with cybersecurity standards will be essential for energy companies in Australia.
  • Signals to watch: NEPKI's operational rollout and its impact on energy market participants.
  • Sources: https://www.energynetworks.com.au/news/media-releases/ena-welcomes-establishment-of-national-energy-cybersecurity-body-nepki/