Emma Bacon

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Emma Bacon

Founder & Executive Director, Sweltering Cities

Emma Bacon is the Founder and Executive Director of Sweltering Cities. Since the beginning of 2020 Sweltering Cities has connected with thousands of people around the country, working directly with communities in our hottest suburbs to campaign and advocate for more liveable, equitable and sustainable cities.

Emma is a passionate organiser, campaigner and activist. She has worked across movements for social and environmental justice for over 12 years on campaigns including an international asbestos ban, 10 cent deposits on bottles and cans, and union campaigns with shopping centre cleaners.

She has run successful political campaigns and been part of winning significant outcomes for progressive change at local to international levels.  Emma is committed to building a broad movement for climate justice. 

Emma Bacon is the Founder and Executive Director of Sweltering Cities. Since the beginning of 2020 Sweltering Cities has connected with thousands of people around the country, working directly with communities in our hottest suburbs to campaign and advocate for more liveable, equitable and sustainable cities.

Emma is a passionate organiser, campaigner and activist. She has worked across movements for social and environmental justice for over 12 years on campaigns including an international asbestos ban, 10 cent deposits on bottles and cans, and union campaigns with shopping centre cleaners.

She has run successful political campaigns and been part of winning significant outcomes for progressive change at local to international levels.  Emma is committed to building a broad movement for climate justice. 

Last updated 04 April 2025