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Reporting ready: Preparing for assurance of climate-related disclosures

Australian companies are approaching the era of mandatory reporting and assurance over climate-related financial information. Readiness is crucial.

Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures updates

This summary from EY Sustainability Disclosure hub covers The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, beginning 1 January 2025.

Setting up for success: how to avoid psychosocial risk management traps

The complex landscape of psychosocial risk management in Australia and New Zealand: Protect both your employees and your reputation by understanding the pitfalls commonly faced by organisations seeking to manage their psychosocial hazards.

Scenario analysis in the new era of sustainability reporting, August 2024

In this webcast, panellists share their insights into scenario analysis and explore how outputs can be used to inform decision and strategy.

Scope 3 emissions in the new era of sustainability reporting June 2024

In this webcast, panellists discuss key considerations and data requirements with reporting of Scope 3 emissions.

How can adopting regenerative principles unlock a sustainable future?

A sustainable future for all is within reach if we transition urgently toward a regenerative economy founded on five guiding principles. Find out how.

Requirements for inbound Australian subsidiaries

Inbound Australian subsidiaries of international groups are within the scope of the mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime that the Australian government is introducing to apply to Australian entities. Access the EY Sustainability Disclosure Hub update paper, designed to support inbound Australian subsidiaries in understanding the requirements and the implications.

10 principles for financial interventions

Why do some financial capability interventions work where others fail, and what sets these successful interventions apart?

Assurance and the new era of sustainability reporting, April 2024

With mandatory climate-related disclosures soon to become a reality in Australia, this session is designed to prepare companies for the upcoming assurance requirements with the most recent considerations and insights into potential challenges.

The two sides of governance in climate-related reporting

Australian companies are on the verge of being required to publicly disclose their governance processes over climate-related risks. Good governance will play a central role in the transition.

Can zeroing in on the net zero transition unearth a green building gold mine?

Sustainability has landed on the desk of the chief financial officer – and this has profound implications for how Australian landlords and tenants value green buildings.

Governance in the new era of sustainability reporting, March 2024

During this webcast, the discussion covers the latest developments, the importance of strong corporate governance practices and how best to fold the new Standards into practice and disclosure.

How can investment in EHS drive corporate success?

New EY study explores links between companies’ EHS function maturity and their financial, social and regulatory performance. Read more.

Courage under fire

How do we transform health, safety and wellbeing during tough times?

Why we need to do better at community investment

Community investment should return so much value to a business that it attracts greater funding each year – a new EY paper explains how.

How will understanding climate risk move you from ambition to action?

The fifth EY Climate Risk Barometer shows an increase in companies reporting on climate but falling short of carbon ambitions. Learn more.

How to accelerate transition finance for net zero

Learn why FIs need to operate iteratively to effect transition finance at pace and scale in a complex ecosystem.

Why should financial institutions be on a mission to reduce emissions?

Accelerating decarbonization is urgent. Learn why private sector institutions must play a key role in addressing the current shortfalls in climate finance.

Why higher education needs to stop separating student and staff health and wellbeing

Prioritising health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) through HSW leadership, capabilities and systems will improve staff and student experiences.

Transforming health and safety in energy and utilities

Recent regulatory, economic and natural disaster disruptions have demonstrated that health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) culture in power and utilities organisations needs to be more agile, focused, simpler and integrated into the way business is done.

Why there can be no ESG without EHS transformation

By leveraging the learnings and practices of EHS professionals, business leaders can accelerate ESG performance. Learn more.

How can better sustainability reporting mobilize companies and capital?

The EY Global Institutional Investor Survey examines how better ESG data and reporting can accelerate sustainability outcomes. Learn more.

Accelerating the ESG agenda

How can EHS help push the ESG agenda forward?

How can corporate reporting bridge the ESG trust gap?

The EY Global Corporate Reporting and Institutional Investor Survey finds a significant reporting disconnect with investors on ESG disclosures. Learn more.

How can sustainable finance transform 2050 pledges into real-world impact?

Financial institutions need a framework that allows them to anticipate seismic economic transformation and adapt their strategy accordingly. Learn more.

How can companies use climate-related disclosure to drive genuine impact?

How can companies use climate-related disclosure to drive genuine impact?

Why transition pathways are critical to net-zero success

Sector-specific transition pathways are critical to the financial industry’s ability to turn climate ambition into climate action. Learn more.

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Four steps financial institutions can take on the path to net zero

Innovative decarbonization strategies linked to clients’ transition pathways are becoming vital to success. Learn more.

How can ESG reporting fuel positive change?

Companies are doing better at addressing emerging reporting requirements but must not lose sight of impact.

Five priorities to build trust in ESG

ESG investing is at a critical moment. As historical levels of capital are fed into ESG funds, questions emerge on how useful ESG data is. Find out more.

Enough. A review of corporate sustainability, in a world running out of time.

Corporate Sustainability’s moment has finally arrived. However, to fulfil the role the world needs us to must be honest about the compromises we have made to get here, and creative in repositioning ourselves for the crucial decade ahead.

Does the need for energy security challenge the quest for net zero?

The power market is in flux and gas prices are high, but can green technologies and alternative fuels offer energy security? Read more in RECAI 59.

Why biodiversity may be more important to your business than you realize

Businesses should act now to measure and mitigate their impact on biodiversity.

How can we transform health, safety and wellbeing to be future fit?

The pandemic has demonstrated that health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) needs to be more agile, focused, simpler and integrated into the way business is done.

What boards and executives should know about biodiversity

The impact of biodiversity loss could be severe for businesses and the world.

How financial services can mobilize capital to deliver net zero

Learn how financial services firms can mobilize the capital flows needed to deliver net zero.

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What to watch as global ESG reporting standards take shape

The launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board is a significant development in the transition toward a green economy.

Is your ESG data unlocking long-term value?

Better environmental, social and governance (ESG) insight and data analytics could be critical to delivering long-term value. Find out more.


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    Learn how lifelong passions have shaped both our professionals’ working lives and the support they offer EY clients.

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    The Sustainability Matters podcast provides insights on leading trends and practical advice around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, and opportunities facing businesses today.

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