Sustainability news in Australia

An overview of news, trends and research in Sustainability consulting in Australia:

Preparing for Australia’s new mandatory climate disclosure laws New climate disclosure laws, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, is forcing large corporations and financial institutions to comply with new mandatory reporting requirements and have robust gre
14 January 2025
Government consultancy Tanck discusses B Corp journey Angus Crowther, the co-founder of government relations consultancy Tanck, has written on the firm’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s approximately 600 certified B Corp companies.
13 January 2025
Australia should explore nuclear energy while accelerating renewable energy Although prioritising nuclear would be a major mistake, it may have potential in a support role, as insurance against the long-run risks of a fully renewable system, writes Richard Bolt, a Principal
12 November 2024
KPMG’s environmental start-up challenge back for another round The Nature Positive prize established by KPMG is back for another round, this time with a focus on the regenerative economy and sustainable food systems and a call-out to First Nations start-ups.
17 October 2024
HLB Mann Judd establishes Australian sustainability committee Accounting and consulting network HLB Mann Judd has established a Sustainability Steering Committee to develop internal initiatives and better support its clients on their ESG journeys.
18 August 2024
Sustainability concerns continue to rise among Australian consumers The number of consumers in Australia who consider sustainability an important factor in their behaviour has grown by more than ten percent over the past five years.
25 June 2024
Getting ready for mandatory climate disclosure reporting A large number of Australian companies are not prepared for the proposed obligation on climate reporting.
01 February 2024
TCS and Macquarie launch sustainability research and advisory hub Tata Consultancy Services has launched a new sustainability research and innovation centre in conjunction with Macquarie University, with the aim of helping to support emission reductions.
22 January 2024
The Growth Activists achieves B Corp certification The Growth Activists has signalled its intent in the area of ESG through the achievement of its B Corp certification.
21 November 2023
Hitachi Vantara launches new suite of sustainability offerings Hitachi Vantara, the data and technology consulting arm of Hitachi, has launched a new suite of offerings aimed at helping companies improve their sustainability footprint.
10 October 2023
Preparing for ISSB standards and climate-related financial disclosures The forthcoming IFRS S1 and IFRS S21 standards represent one of the most significant shifts in financial reporting in decades, marking the next step in sustainability reporting standards.
21 September 2023
Rennie adds carbon footprint tool to its decarbonisation offering Homegrown management consultancy Rennie has inked a partnership with Compare Your Footprint, a software provider that provides efficient insight into carbon emissions and decarbonisation pathways.
09 July 2023
Nancy Xie (South Pole) on the new IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards Last month, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its first two standards: the IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
06 July 2023
Four ways how supply chain can improve the sustainability of mining Australia's mining sector is a powerhouse, a crucial contributor to the nation’s economy. However, it is undeniable that mining activities have substantial environmental footprints.
05 July 2023
Research: Digital innovation key to achieving sustainability goals Despite all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, only 1 in 10 organisations in Australia are using the technology to accelerate sustainability innovation, according to research by Avanade.
29 May 2023
Green hydrogen in mining is ‘a great but risky reward’ says dss+ Facing an attractive dual prospect of decarbonisation and commercial opportunity, mining companies are embracing the switch to green hydrogen as an alternative for dirty carbon fuels.
21 May 2023
Reformed Safeguard Mechanism a step forward for net zero ambition Australia has set itself the ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
15 May 2023
PwC: Five ESG trends and developments to watch in 2023 In 2023, stakeholders of all sorts – consumers, shareholders, investors, employees, and more – will continue to raise the bar for ESG performance.
18 April 2023
Extreme E off-road EV race partners with EY on sustainability The Extreme E off-road electric vehicle race series aims to educate on climate change through entertainment, and have partnered with professional services firm EY to help fulfill their mission.
11 April 2023
Leadership and business model change key for net zero transition Climate change is a global crisis that requires global solutions. However, it is simultaneously a local problem – one that transcends political and business boundaries in Australia.
26 March 2023
New Deloitte practice to promote climate technology ecosystems As businesses around the globe track a path to net-zero, professional services firm Deloitte has launched a new practice to help them connect with innovators and experts in the green tech space.
23 January 2023
Tackling climate change through private sector community building Community capacity-building by the private sector will be key in tackling climate change and foster social and environmental sustainability, writes Isabel Franco, Principal Advisor at Hatch.
22 January 2023
Partners in Performance recognised for energy transition offering Partners in Performance has received recognition for its roadmap to support businesses with their net-zero ambitions, with the firm making the AFR’s annual most innovative companies list.
17 January 2023
Aurecon launches a dedicated circular economy service line The advisory division of Aurecon has launched a new service line aimed at helping private and public sector organisations with adopting circular economy principles.
10 January 2023
TSA supporting zero emissions bus trial in Melbourne‘s southeast A new emissions-free bus trial has commenced in Melbourne’s southeast as part of the Victorian government’s state-wide investigation into net zero public transport, with support from TSA.
08 January 2023
EY caught up in alleged Australian coal quality scam Professional services firm EY has become embroiled in an alleged Australian coal quality scam, accused by an anonymous whistleblower of having turned a blind eye to the fraudulent behaviour.
29 November 2022
BCG and KPMG on board for Qantas emissions reductions scheme National carrier Qantas has launched a new initiative to reduce flight emissions through sustainable fuel alternatives, with consulting firms KPMG and Boston Consulting Group among initial partners.
15 November 2022
The big global greenwashing crackdown The ACCC recently announced a crackdown on greenwashing as part of its priorities for the coming year.
15 November 2022
New sustainability consulting offerings launched in Australia Australian businesses looking to boost their sustainability credentials will have two new consulting options to turn to, with Ogilvy and Pollinate both launching new practices.
10 November 2022
The ESG imperative - why it's urgent for companies to engage Sarah Blanchard, Head of ESG at Prof Consulting Group, outlines why it’s urgent for companies to engage with consumers and stakeholders on ESG, and how they can successfully meet mounting expectation
04 October 2022
Meaningful sustainability change favours the bold and courageous Recent policy developments have ushered in a new era of climate action in Australia.
29 September 2022
Battery storage key to growth of renewable electricity transmission As Australia continues its transition to renewable energy, battery storage could be the key to solving inefficiencies and ‘wasted’ transmission capacity in the transfer of electricity from renewable
24 August 2022

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