

James Beckett
Manager, Planning & Environment
Tilt Renewables
Melbourne, Victoria
James is an experienced environmental professional and currently serves as Manager, Planning & Environment at Tilt Renewables. With a career spanning more than 15 years across private industry, consulting, and government, James brings a wealth of expertise in complex linear infrastructure and renewable energy developments across Australia.
In his current role, James manages a team that is responsible for environmental, social and heritage assessments and approvals for over 5GW of renewable energy developments around the country.
James is skilled in managing environmental approvals, stakeholder engagement, cultural heritage and land access processes to secure development approvals for large-scale and renewable energy projects.
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Panel Session: Innovating for Environmental, Social, and Governance, Biodiversity & Community Outcomes
Join us for insights from our panellists and an interactive discussion on biodiversity, community outcomes, and the future of renewable energy in Australia, hosted by Wenona Hadingham:
- Driving Responsible Renewable Development – Lessons on ESG and supply chains in renewable projects with Dr Mary Stewart
- Protecting Carnaby Cockatoos – Minimising environmental impacts in Western Australia with James Beckett
- Powering Affordability – How energy efficiency in the built environment is making housing more sustainable, equitable, and ESG-aligned with Luke Menzel
- Yackandandah, Victoria – A community-led transition to 100% renewable energy with Dr Juliette Milbank