2025 Agenda

Back by popular demand, this one-day intensive masterclass is designed for management, team leaders, and sustainability professionals responsible for ensuring their organisation’s sustainability reporting meets all current regulatory requirements while effectively communicating their commitment to environmental stewardship to internal and external stakeholders.

Learning outcomes: 

• Understand the key principles and objectives of sustainability reporting, and the strategic benefits of voluntary sustainability initiatives 
• Gain a deep understanding of Australian mandatory sustainability reporting and how it interacts with global frameworks 
• Measure your carbon footprint using the GHG Protocol and apply robust Scope 1, 2 and 3 data collection approaches 
• Develop a Boundary Setting Policy and a Basis of Preparation (carbon accounting methodology) you can operationalise 
• Understand the interaction between the GHG Protocol and the NGER Scheme, including any uplift requirements for Scope 1 & 2 
• Reconcile carbon data to the general ledger and other finance systems to ensure completeness and traceability 
• Master data collection, validation and quality assurance processes for reliable reporting 
• Create and utilise key metrics, narratives and visuals that resonate with stakeholders 
• Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements and best practice for defensible reporting

This one-day intensive masterclass is designed for participants with a strong foundational knowledge of ESG reporting. It concentrates on translating data into actionable insights, meeting advanced regulatory requirements, and embedding reporting into operational and strategic decision-making. 

Through a mix of taught material and hands-on exercises, attendees will work with scenario analysis, climate risk assessments, financial modelling and the drafting of mandatory disclosures so their reporting is board- and investor-ready and aligned with AASB S2 and current Australian requirements. 

Learning outcomes: 

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in mandatory sustainability reporting in Australia and globally 
• Conduct climate risk and opportunity assessments that address both physical and transition risks 
• Design and execute scenario analysis in line with the Corporations Act 2001 requirements (including the minimum two mandated scenarios) 
• Develop financial models to quantify current and anticipated financial effects from climate and sustainability scenarios 
• Assess materiality and apply AASB S2 guidance to prioritise disclosures and evidence 
• Draft and prepare mandatory sustainability reports that meet regulatory expectations and stakeholder needs 
• Embed sustainability reporting into operational workflows for greater efficiency, reliability and auditability 
• Leverage digital tools, dashboards and AI to enhance data accuracy, analysis and reporting outcomes. 
• Apply lessons from early adopters on governance, common pitfalls and compliance challenges 
• Develop practical cross-functional strategies for alignment across Finance, HR, Operations and Sustainability teams 
• Participate in hands-on exercises to streamline reporting, improve data quality and produce board/investor-ready insights 

Participants will leave with advanced, practical skills, templates and models to implement, optimise and strategically leverage sustainability reporting that drives measurable value, ensures compliance, and strengthens organisational decision-making.

• Learn from a leading organisation’s experience navigating the first wave of mandatory ESG reporting
• Discover practical solutions to challenges faced during implementation across complex operations
• Apply proven lessons to strengthen your organisation’s first reporting cycle

• Candid reflections on successes, pitfalls, and unexpected hurdles faced by first-wave reporters
• Understanding the level of resources and cross-team effort required to meet reporting obligations
• Setting realistic expectations and avoiding common missteps

• Examining how the ACCC is approaching sustainability claims, net zero commitments and enforcement against greenwashing
• Understanding the risks and responsibilities for businesses making climate and transition claims
• Gaining clarity on what credible, transparent corporate climate action looks like in today’s regulatory landscape

• Understanding reporting obligations under the NGER Act
• Examining thresholds and compliance requirements in the context of climate-related disclosures
• Identifying key overlaps, gaps, and points of divergence between NGER and sustainability reporting frameworks

Europe has navigated mandatory sustainability reporting for years, accumulating valuable lessons for Australian organisations now facing a similar reporting framework. Hear directly from an influential Chief Sustainability Officer who's navigated sustainability reporting for a multibillion-dollar international media giant based in Germany.

• Examining how FUNKE implemented sustainability regulations across the organisation
• Learning strategies to avoid duplication, streamline reporting, and deal with legislation that is still subject to change
• Discovering lessons in integrating reporting standards into local operations while maintaining compliance and efficiency
• Obtaining practical insights on how to translate reporting standards into tangible results

• Understanding board and executive liability, and why sustainability reporting matters across the organisation
• Discovering how different leadership roles can help avoid greenwashing and potential compliance or legal issues
• Gaining practical insights into governance frameworks that support effective organisation-wide reporting

• Learning strategies to drive company-wide adoption of sustainability reporting practices
• Discovering how to integrate disclosures into corporate culture for accurate, consistent, and compliant reporting
• Leveraging internal champions and operational teams to ensure reporting processes are implemented smoothly and effectively

• Understanding how investors interpret disclosures and assess corporate risk and resilience
• Exploring the impact of ESG and macroeconomic pressures on company reporting, valuations, and board-level decisions
• Gaining investor insights on what makes reporting meaningful, credible, and actionable for investment decisions

• How do ESG and climate disclosures affect asset valuations, impairments, and investor scrutiny?
• What are some real-world insights from leaders navigating board-level and investor concerns?
• How do financial implications translate into practical considerations for reporting, ESG, risk, and corporate affairs teams, ensuring reporting decisions are meaningful across the organisation?

• Adapting reporting strategies amid macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical risks, and anti-ESG sentiment
• Understanding the implications of external pressures on corporate disclosure and strategy
• Lessons from early adopters balancing compliance, stakeholder expectations, and financial resilience

• Translating ESG and sustainability reporting data into informed decision-making across the organisation
• Aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable operational, financial, and strategic outcomes
• Tracking, measuring, and using insights from reporting to drive continuous improvement and organisational impact

• How can organisations translate net-zero and emission reduction commitments into actionable plans that feed into sustainability reporting?
• What practical tools and approaches (scenario analysis, target-setting, forward-looking disclosures) help ensure climate strategy is measurable and reportable?
• How can organisations best leverage each of those tools?
• How can cross-functional teams overcome operational and governance challenges to embed climate transition across the organisation?

• Applying insights from reporting directly into business and operational workflows
• Translating ESG data into measurable outcomes for efficiency, risk management, and business impact
• Engaging and galvanising the workforce to ensure adoption and sustained performance gains

• Utilising emissions inventories to deliver commercial value
• Achieving stronger customer engagement and product and bid differentiation
• Streamlining & tailoring supplier engagement in resource-constrained settings, including prioritisation frameworks and data-light approaches
• Prioritising & investing in R&D and partnerships to accelerate measurable emissions reductions and commercial outcomes

• Ensuring data quality contributes to credible sustainability reporting and effective decision-making
• Cleaning, validating, and governing  data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Creating & utilising high-quality data to improve reporting outcomes and support board- and investor-ready disclosures

• Managing the reporting process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
• Best practices for integrating data from multiple teams efficiently and reliably
• Step-by-step guidance on drafting a compliant, accurate and comprehensive report

• Learning how first-wave reporters set clear, realistic boundaries to keep ESG reporting manageable
• Discovering strategies to focus on material, high-impact disclosures without overreaching
• Balancing completeness, reliability, and feasibility in initial reporting efforts

• Strategies utilised by first-wave reporters to create efficient reporting processes without over-reliance on software
• Discovering best practices in governance, data integrity, and accountability 
• Streamlining workflows while maintaining reliability and compliance

• Using defensible scientific pathways or reliable forecasts to structure and select scenarios for ESG and climate-related risks
• Combining qualitative and quantitative data
• Assessing risks & defining materiality and impacts
• Engaging finance teams to quantify financial effects for credible reporting
• Avoiding common pitfalls by ensuring assumptions are auditable, clearly explaining quantifications, and showing both mitigated and unmitigated impacts to demonstrate risk management

• Navigating the unique compliance requirements and deadlines for Scope 3 emissions
• Avoiding common pitfalls when moving from voluntary to mandatory Scope 3 reporting
• Implementing practical strategies from first-wave reporters to streamline Scope 3 data collection and reporting

• How are leading organisations preparing for the next phase of mandatory and voluntary reporting?
• Which shifts in priorities will most influence compliance, investor confidence, and market credibility?
• What practical actions will future-proof reporting strategies beyond 2026?