In October 2024, ASFI released a pilot Sustainable Finance Capability Framework to help guide finance professionals and organisations to develop the skills, knowledge, and mindsets to advance sustainable finance. We’re pleased to share an updated version of the pilot Framework, incorporating valuable feedback from stakeholders across the sector.

Australian Sustainable Finance Capability Framework Pilot Version

The pace of the evolution of the regulatory landscape, the need to navigate emerging best practice models, and the emergence of new tools to support our sustainability needs and practices all require cross industry engagement and collaboration. Against this background, upskilling and reskilling are crucial in ensuring that the workforce has the right skills to handle the rapidly changing landscape of sustainable finance, and a deeper skills base will be needed to drive sustainable finance and investment.

This pilot Framework demonstrates key skills required for individuals to perform various roles across sustainable finance in Australia. It is intended as a guide to enable both individuals and organisations to focus their learning and development to increase their sustainable finance expertise. It has been developed through extensive research and broad consultation both domestically and internationally, including consideration of interoperability with relevant international frameworks.

We encourage organisations to use the Framework to assess current capabilities, support team and role design, and inform learning and development initiatives.

We welcome your organisation to pilot the Framework as this work continues to evolve. Get in touch at info@asfi.org.au.