Are Twiggy Forrest’s green goals uneconomic or has China bounced him? - Switzer Daily

Twiggy Forrest's Green Goals Under Scrutiny

Andrew Forrest, founder of Fortescue, has appeared to downgrade his ambitious goal of transitioning to clean and green energy on two occasions.

The facts suggest that Forrest is exiting his plan to manufacture green energy machinery and equipment, resulting in hundreds of job losses at his UK plant in Oxfordshire, which employs 1,100 workers.

This reversal raises questions about the economic forces at play and what prompted Forrest to abandon his 'going green' plans.

Could more economic forces be at play here?

Author's summary: Forrest's green goals face economic uncertainty.

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Switzer Daily Switzer Daily — 2025-10-15