People & Culture
Mining firm IGO names new Chief People and Sustainability Officer
The ASX-listed firm posted revenue of A$841 million in 2024 – down 18% from the previous year.
Australia
Greenwashing
Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement
EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”.
19 May 2025
Greenwashing
Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics
The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators.
14 April 2025
People & Culture
Former BHP Chief Sustainability Officer joins Westpac
Fiona Wild replaces Siobhan Toohill as Westpac CSO.
31 March 2025
Sustainable Finance
Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia
Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.
11 February 2025
ESG Reporting
ESG reporting compliance in 2025: A global guide
Which ESG reporting regulations does your company have to comply with this year?
09 January 2025
Policy & Standards
Australian firms mandated to disclose climate impacts from 2025
Companies will have an extra year to report on Scope 3 emissions after their first year of reporting.
16 September 2024
Carbon market
Qantas, Rio Tinto and BHP fund Australian carbon credit initiative
The new scheme aims to raise A$250 million to develop carbon projects on agricultural land.
13 August 2024
CSO Futures Weekly
CSO Futures Weekly: Gap widens between sustainability first-movers and laggards
World's 100 most sustainable companies (and their investment patterns); sustainability governance lessons and uneven regulatory progress...
18 January 2024
Policy & Standards
Australia’s latest climate disclosure draft offers partial protection against litigation
The country is jumping on the climate regulation bandwagon and making sustainability reporting an obligation for companies.
15 January 2024