Taxonomy Case Studies
The Taxonomy Pilot Implementation Program has supported financial institutions to apply the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy in practice.
The following case studies share early insights from participating organisations after testing the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy across different parts of the financial system. Intended to support market learning, they do not represent formal certification or endorsement of individual transactions, products or organisations, but provide practical examples of how the taxonomy can be used, what implementation questions are emerging, and where further guidance may be needed.
HESTA case study: Applying the taxonomy to bond assessments and climate-related investment reporting
HESTA shares early insights from using the Australian Taxonomy to assess labelled bonds, support engagement and inform climate-related investment reporting.
Rest Super case study: How the Australian Taxonomy can be applied to classification frameworks
Rest Super shares early insights from testing the Australian Taxonomy as a classification tool for real assets and investment analysis.
ANZ case study: Applying the Australian Taxonomy in banking
ANZ shares how the Australian Taxonomy can support banking sector due diligence, customer conversations and confidence in green finance.
CEFC case study: Using the Australian Taxonomy in Net Zero Investment
How CEFC tested the taxonomy across sectors to assess alignment, support investment activity and understand practical market application.
Treasury Corporation of Victoria case study: Strengthening eligibility criteria and supporting transparency
TCV shares early insights from using the Australian Taxonomy to strengthen sustainable bond eligibility criteria and support transparent project evaluation.