Kush Sood and Christopher Dimitriadis thoroughly enjoyed representing YIMBA at EY Sydney for the launch of the EY x First Nations Clean Energy Network report on the investor benefits of First Nations participation.

Key messages highlighted the value of embedding First Nations participation and inclusion across the clean energy project lifecycle, including:

· Faster project development timelines

· Improved access to, and potentially lower cost of, capital

· Enhanced attractiveness to offtake parties

· Secondary market valuation premiums

· Local workforce participation and social licence benefits

Grateful to the excellent speakers: Karrina Nolan, Jonathan Kneebone, Robynne Quiggin AO, Chris Croker, and Cara Graham.

At YIMBA, we support First Nations and Indigenous Business partners to embed meaningful participation that enhances clean energy projects. We work closely with Original Power, a co-founder of the First Nations Clean Energy Network.