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

Twiggy Forrest's Green Goals Under Scrutiny

Andrew Forrest, Fortescue's leader, has seemingly downgraded his goal to be clean and green on two occasions, sparking curiosity about the underlying reasons.

The facts indicate that Andrew Twiggy Forrest is exiting his goal to produce green energy machinery and equipment, resulting in hundreds of employees being let go from his UK plant in Oxfordshire, which has 1,100 workers.

This reversal of Forrest's 'going green' plans raises questions about the forces driving this decision.

Could more economic forces be at play here?

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

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Switzer Daily Switzer Daily — 2025-10-15