27 AUGUST 2026
We believe that action to address climate change should consider socioeconomic impacts, risks and opportunities to help mitigate potential adverse effects on people and communities.
South Africa
Hillside is a significant employer and economic contributor in KwaZulu-Natal and plays an important role in South Africa’s aluminium industry.
We continue to engage with Eskom, government and industry stakeholders to support a just energy transition in South Africa. In FY26, we participated in national and provincial government discussions and industry forums, such as the KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba, South Africa Investment Conference, Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) and the 2026 Aluminium Conference hosted by the Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA).
Engagement focused on enabling South Africa's decarbonisation ambitions while maintaining energy security, industrial competitiveness and the long-term viability of energy-intensive industries. Topics included electricity pricing, market reform, transmission and generation investment, and the policy and infrastructure settings required to support industrial decarbonisation.
Collie, Western Australia
Worsley Alumina is located near the town of Collie, where the energy transition is reshaping both the regional economy and energy system.
The Western Australian Government is progressing its Just Transition framework for Collie, centred on the phased retirement of state-owned coal-fired power generation by 2030. In February 2026, the Government released Collie’s Just Transition Plan 2026–2030, focused on supporting affected workers and attracting new industries and jobs.
Recognising the scale and complexity of the transition, the Government has taken measures to support energy security and reliability while replacement infrastructure is developed. In 2026, the Griffin Coal State Agreement was extended to June 2031 to support continued coal supply during the transition period, providing short‑ to medium‑term certainty of domestic coal supply as the energy system evolves.
Significant investment and planning is also underway across the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) to support renewable energy deployment, transmission expansion, storage capacity and industrial electrification.
Worsley participates in the Collie Just Transition Working Group, led by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, including through committees focused on workforce transition and regional development. This engagement supports our understanding of evolving regional, infrastructure and policy settings relevant to Worsley’s decarbonisation pathway.
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