About
LETA is a not-for-profit, technology investment fund.
We invest to accelerate the development of technology solutions that can reduce emissions from critical industries.
Our story
LETA invests in technology that can reduce emissions from hard-to-abate industries that are critical to our economy, provide thousands of Australian jobs, and support our households every day.
Since 2006, LETA members have contributed more than A$400m to the development of low emission projects and unlocked a total investment of A$1.1b. LETA members believe in the crucial role of low emission technology in enabling a net zero future for their industries, their customers, their workforces, and Australian communities.
LETA works with its members, industry, governments, international trading partners, and research organisations to unlock new technologies to help meet Australia’s climate targets.
LETA has taken a leadership role in supporting the development of low emission technologies in Australia with our international trading partners.
MISSION & VISION
Working with Australian industries and international trading partners, LETA is focused on a vision of carbon stewardship — one in which emissions are reduced from every step in the lifecycle of hard-to-abate industries.
Our leadership
Mark Jacobs
Chair
Mark Jacobs is a well-respected resources sector professional who brings a proven track record of securing major developments across a number of Australian jurisdictions.
Beyond his role as LETA Chair, Mark is the Executive General Manager of Environment & External Affairs at Yancoal Australia. Under Mark’s leadership, Yancoal has witnessed the successful execution of some of its most significant approval and modification projects in recent years, including the Moolarben Stage 2 expansion, the Stratford Extension Project, the Austar Bellbird South longwalls, and the Cameby Downs Expansion project.
Mark was formerly General Manager (Environment & Community Relations) at Gloucester Coal before it was acquired by Yancoal in 2012. Prior to his work in the resources industry, Mark was the Development Director at one of Australia’s leading property groups, Charter Hall, for over 12 years. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science (Eng), Civil Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Sydney and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
With his combined experience in the resources and property sectors, Mark’s expertise and leadership as Chair ensures LETA can continue to work towards a strong future for low emission technology in Australia.
Mark McCallum
CEO
Mark is an experienced advocate and communicator on resources and energy issues.
Prior to joining LETA he was Managing Director of a public relations and communications agency with clients in the resources and energy sectors. Previous roles also include Australian Head of Government Relations with Shell and the Deputy Chief Executive of APPEA — Australia’s peak oil and gas industry association. Mark has also held roles as a senior manager in resource industry representative bodies and as an advisor to the Federal Government.
Mark has a Masters of Environmental Law (ANU), Bachelor of Science (ANU), and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mark Jacobs
Chair
Mark Jacobs is a well-respected resources sector professional who brings a proven track record of securing major developments across a number of Australian jurisdictions.
Beyond his role as LETA Chair, Mark is the Executive General Manager of Environment & External Affairs at Yancoal Australia. Under Mark’s leadership, Yancoal has witnessed the successful execution of some of its most significant approval and modification projects in recent years, including the Moolarben Stage 2 expansion, the Stratford Extension Project, the Austar Bellbird South longwalls, and the Cameby Downs Expansion project.
Mark was formerly General Manager (Environment & Community Relations) at Gloucester Coal before it was acquired by Yancoal in 2012. Prior to his work in the resources industry, Mark was the Development Director at one of Australia’s leading property groups, Charter Hall, for over 12 years. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science (Eng), Civil Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Sydney and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
With his combined experience in the resources and property sectors, Mark’s expertise and leadership as Chair ensures LETA can continue to work towards a strong future for low emission technology in Australia.
Mark McCallum
CEO
Mark is an experienced advocate and communicator on resources and energy issues.
Prior to joining LETA he was Managing Director of a public relations and communications agency with clients in the resources and energy sectors. Previous roles also include Australian Head of Government Relations with Shell and the Deputy Chief Executive of APPEA — Australia’s peak oil and gas industry association. Mark has also held roles as a senior manager in resource industry representative bodies and as an advisor to the Federal Government.
Mark has a Masters of Environmental Law (ANU), Bachelor of Science (ANU), and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.