Fortescue, an Australian resources company, recently used its social media platform to highlight its initiatives and support in the areas of green energy, climate policy, and sports. The posts reflect statements from company executives at major industry events as well as Fortescue’s engagement with local sporting teams.
On July 30, 2025, Fortescue shared remarks made by its Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto at the Australian Clean Energy Summit. In the post, Fortescue stated: “The future is green. And it’s being built right here in Australia. At the Australian Clean Energy Summit, our Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto set out our vision for Australia to lead in green iron. ‘Our ambition is to create a green iron industry in Australia and https://t.co/39gso6U5zx”.
The following day, on July 31, 2025, Fortescue highlighted its participation at the Better Futures Australia Roundtable in Canberra. The post quoted Chief Climate Scientist Dr Shanta Barley: “At the @BetterFuturesAU Roundtable in Canberra, Fortescue’s Chief Climate Scientist Dr Shanta Barley backed a science-aligned 2035 climate target of 75 per cent. Fortescue called for policies that will accelerate the elimination of fossil fuels, including a limit on offset use https://t.co/jwC45lnBeR”.
On August 1, 2025, Fortescue expressed support for West Coast Fever ahead of their appearance in the 2025 Grand Final against Melbourne Vixens at Rod Laver Arena. The message read: “We’re counting down the hours until @WestCoastFever hit the court Saturday night against the Melbourne Vixens in the 2025 Grand Final at Rod Laver Arena! It’s been a privilege to support your journey this season, and the Fortescue family is right behind you. Let’s make it https://t.co/zpuRoK0qIy”.
Fortescue has positioned itself as a leader among Australian companies seeking to develop sustainable practices within heavy industry sectors such as iron production. Its advocacy for ambitious emissions targets aligns with broader efforts across Australia’s resource sector to address climate change through innovation and policy engagement.
