The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is committed to realigning the finance sector to create a sustainable and resilient financial system by directing capital to support greater social, environmental and economic outcomes consistent with the Roadmap.
Our vision:
Australia has a financial system
That is sustainable, resilient and stable and can withstand systemic risks and other shocks and strains
Meets the present and long-term needs of all Australians, the environment and the economy
Where financial decisions are informed by and consider sustainability risks, impacts and opportunities
That enhances financial inclusion, wellbeing and informed choice
Where capital flows support Australia to meet sustainable development goals, including facilitating an orderly transition to a net-zero, resource efficient and socially inclusive economy
Our mission
To realign the Australian financial services system so that more money flows to activities that will create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia.
We do this by:
Driving programs of work that deliver Roadmap recommendations and report on progress.
Convening cross-sector collaboration across the full financial services sector, with government, regulators and civil society.
Connecting across industry associations, peak bodies, civil society, think-tanks and environmental and social research bodies to support Roadmap implementation in alignment with global developments.
Navigating the rapidly evolving field of sustainable finance, providing a central point to help financial services organisations across banking, insurance, superannuation, asset management and financial advisory make sense of and contribute to the field.
The health, sustainability and stability of our economy is inextricably linked with the health, sustainability and stability of our people, society and the natural systems on which we all depend.
Our values:
At ASFI we:
Collaborate to achieve more – we work across organisational, industry and sectoral boundaries to enable greater progress. We care about others and their success, supporting and amplifying it.
Know sustainable finance – we have and continue to grow our expertise and networks in sustainable finance in Australia and globally. We take an analytical, evidence-based approach to our work, we are non-partisan and we are not a lobby group.
Are open and inclusive – we value diversity in experience, perspective and background and recognise the benefits this brings for individuals, organisations and our work. We value the perspectives, expertise and knowledge of First Nations Peoples.
Are committed and adaptable – systems change is challenging, and we know there will be set backs and course corrections along the way. We are willing to roll up our sleeves and make things happen.
Continually improve – we set stretch goals for ourselves, admit honestly when we make mistakes and are committed to continual improvement. We have the courage to try new things and innovate
Read ASFI’s 2023 Annual Report
Read ASFI’s 2024 Strategy and Business Plan
