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

Ports of Auckland launches supply chain carbon calculator The Ports of Auckland has launched a carbon calculator that allows customers to gain insight into the carbon emissions of their transport.
05 August 2022
Half of banks 'not ready' for upcoming ESG regulatory reporting Banks globally are lagging in their readiness for upcoming regulatory reporting in the ESG space, according to a new report by Avanade and the European Financial Management Association.
17 July 2022
PwC brings together 130 energy transition experts into new practice Big Four firm PwC has brought together over 130 team energy transition experts from across its lines of business into the new fresh Energy Transition practice.
30 June 2022
Improving workplace experience and sustainability with automation As organisations welcome the workforce back to physical offices, employers should take the opportunity to construct offices that are not only healthier, but also smarter, more user-friendly and more
22 June 2022
Alternative plastic start-up wins KPMG Nature Positive Challenge Launched in March, the KPMG Nature Positive Challenge to support local eco-startups has announced its inaugural winner: alternative plastic producer ULUU.
21 June 2022
Origin taps Accenture and Google for solar performance calculator Origin has launched a new online tool designed to give customers an accurate forecast of solar performance and return on investment.
06 June 2022
Cloud-based applications can help businesses reduce emissions Adopting various cloud-based applications could provide a serious boost to the emissions reduction ambitions of Australian businesses, contends a new report from Deloitte and Google Cloud.
29 May 2022
Deloitte develops carbon emissions reporting tool for Workday ERP firm Workday has announced a suite of new ESG tools, including a decarbonisation reporting solution co-developed with Deloitte.
18 May 2022
KPMG launches support initiative for nature positive start-ups A new initiative will see four environment-focused start-ups share in $200,000 worth of consulting support from KPMG, with the most potentially impactful venture to also receive $100,000 in cash.
21 April 2022
Australian businesses strive for a world of good Maintaining a social license to operate is challenging many businesses to ‘do better’, writes Michel Feijen, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at MetricStream.
21 April 2022
McKinsey signs on for $1 billion carbon removal investment initiative Online payments company Stripe has launched a future investment initiative to accelerate the development of carbon removal technology, with McKinsey among its big-name launch partners.
18 April 2022
Navigating the complexities of sustainability in the food sector For any business in the food sector, unlocking sustainability to deliver long-term growth is essential to compete in today’s landscape. We sat down with Mark Field and Sarah Blanchard from Prof.
12 April 2022
BCG and SAP team up on sustainability transformation offering Two of the world’s leading business services firms have come together on a new sustainability transformation offering for clients, with BCG and SAP combining their wares.
04 April 2022
Accenture and Microsoft bring Project Amplify to ANZ region Accenture and Microsoft have teamed up to bring their Project Amplify social impact initiative to Australia and New Zealand, with nine start-ups selected for the program.
24 March 2022
EY launches Net Zero Centre to support decarbonisation efforts Responding to growing market demand, Big Four firm EY has launched a new sustainability centre to support businesses in Australia and New Zealand with their journeys to net-zero by 2050.
16 February 2022
Consumers look to private sector to lead on climate action Having lost considerable faith in governments, the majority of consumers are now looking to the corporate world to provide leadership on climate change, and they’re ready to vote with their feet.
15 February 2022
Digital transformation at the heart of energy’s net zero ambitions The convergence of net zero ambitions, evolving digital and industrial technologies as well as changing consumer awareness is driving the emergence of new digital opportunities within the energy syst
07 February 2022
Prof. Consulting deepens ESG supply chain offerings with S4RB Australian food retail consultancy Prof. Consulting Group has agreed a partnership with S4RB, a provider of supplier collaboration software.
06 February 2022
How ESG initiatives impact financials and the value of a business Organisations across the board are increasingly looking at their corporate responsibility and the benefits that come from taking a position on environment, social and governance (ESG).
19 December 2021
Overcoming the sustainability paradox to drive real change Whilst some Australians thought the pandemic would put sustainability on the backburner, research from InSites Consulting has found the opposite is true.
30 November 2021
EY urges economic shift in face of international climate action Professional services firm EY has warned that close to two thirds of the Australian GDP is at risk from international net-zero actions, urging the government to transition sooner rather than later.
07 November 2021
What organisations can do to reach sustainability-led consumers With the 26th UN climate change conference (COP26) now taking place in Glasgow, it is not just world leaders whose focus has (finally) shifted towards the sustainability of our future on the planet,
02 November 2021
Consultancies selected for world’s largest solar energy infra project One of the world’s most ambitious renewable energy ventures has taken its next step, with five consultancies selected for the Australia-Asia PowerLink project.
24 October 2021
Five innovative companies driving sustainability in Australia Sustainability is fast becoming the lens through which big business decisions are made.
14 September 2021
PwC beefs up sustainability services with new ESG Advisory Group The country’s largest accounting and consulting firm PwC has established a new ESG Advisory Group, beefing up its sustainability services to clients.
01 September 2021
Sefiani bundles sustainability communications expertise in new practice Facing rapidly growing demand for sustainability and environment-related services, Sefiani has launched a Sustainability Communications practice.
18 August 2021
Australian consumers lag in their willingness to drive electric A new global survey by professional services firm EY has again highlighted how far behind Australian consumers are to other major economies when it comes to electric vehicle uptake.
26 July 2021
WTW to support climate resilience in Fiji and Papua New Guinea An innovative risk financing project devised by Willis Towers Watson is set to launch in Fiji and Papua New Guinea – aimed at reducing the impact of climate change on coastal communities.
27 June 2021
More ASX 200 CEOs being forced out for ESG reasons A growing number of ASX 200 chief executive officers are being forced to leave the office on the back of ESG pressures.
13 June 2021
ASX100 companies global leaders in ESG and SDG reporting According to a benchmark from KPMG, Australia’s top 100 companies perform better than some of the largest firms in the world when it comes to sustainability-related financial reporting.
30 March 2021
Circular economy worth $2 trillion to Australian economy Establishing a circular economy in Australia presents a massive $2 trillion opportunityaccording to accounting and consulting firm PwC, with significant environmental benefits to boot.
28 March 2021
Climate change a $3.4 trillion opportunity for Australia Inaction on climate change could cost the Australian economy $3.4 trillion in the lead up to 2070, while the right steps could add nearly $700 billion.
16 November 2020

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