ASFI Newsletter – November
ASFI’s vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, priorities, perspectives, and voices are elevated within the financial system. This week, we were pleased to launch our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), centered on economic empowerment and inclusion. Read more →
Read on for:
Australian taxonomy public consultation closes soon
ASFI at COP29
The pilot version of Australia’s first Sustainable Finance Capability Framework
ASFI 2024 Work Program
Australian sustainable finance taxonomy
ASFI has launched the second and final round of public consultation on the development of the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy. In the second round of public consultation, ASFI is seeking feedback on:
The climate change mitigation criteria for all six priority sectors for development;
a Do No Significant Harm framework;
minimum social safeguards; and
ways in which the taxonomy can be used.
Public consultation closes at 11:59pm this Sunday, 1 December. Learn more and provide feedback →
COP29
The ASFI team was on the ground in Baku for COP29 this month, meeting with international and Australian partners to discuss policies and frameworks for sustainable finance, public-private climate partnerships, and Australia’s role in supporting the global transition. Read our COP29 insights →
Join our post-COP29 debrief webinar on 10 December, where we’ll unpack key outcomes relevant to the finance sector.
Finance Sector Leadership
In October, ASFI released the pilot version of Australia’s first Sustainable Finance Capability Framework, demonstrating the key capabilities needed across the sustainable finance workforce to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia. Acknowledging the swift growth of the sustainable finance ecosystem, the pilot version of this Framework will be open for further comments and feedback for the next 12 months. Learn more →
First Nations and Finance
We are excited to have launched a new partnership with First Nations Projects Group to incubate a new organisation that will support First Nations, industry and government to successfully deliver equitable partnerships in major projects on country. We'll be engaging with communities, stakeholders, and experts to ensure this new entity represents and benefits all parties. Register your interest to stay up to date →
