Reshaping Australia’s finance system

About the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has been established to realign the Australian financial services system so that more money flows to activities that will create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia.

Our recent publications

Publications
Submission to the Productivity Commission’s ‘Five Pillars’ inquiry into Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation
Submission to the Productivity Commission’s ‘Five Pillars’ inquiry into Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission’s consultation on ‘Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.’

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ISSB / AASB S2 Proposed amendments June 2025
ISSB / AASB S2 Proposed amendments June 2025

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s exposure draft of proposed amendments to the S2 standard.

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ASFI Releases Revised Sustainable Finance Capability Framework
ASFI Releases Revised Sustainable Finance Capability Framework

Last year, 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.

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ASFI Policy Platform
ASFI Policy Platform

ASFI is pleased to publish our policy platform, outlining our priorities for the 48th Parliament consistent with our mission to realign the financial system for sustainability, resilience and inclusivity.

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Maximising Australia’s green growth: Leveraging trade and aid policy to drive Australia’s green exports agenda
Maximising Australia’s green growth: Leveraging trade and aid policy to drive Australia’s green exports agenda

ASFI is pleased to release a new report from Kaya Partners, Maximising Australia’s green growth: Leveraging trade and aid policy to drive Australia’s green exports agenda, setting out how Australia can work with our trade partners to jointly transition our heavy industries into a net zero world.

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2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report

The past year has marked a period of significant progress for sustainable finance in Australia. Through collaborative effort and strategic action, we are beginning to see ambition translate into tangible outcomes, laying the foundation for a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive financial system. This Annual Report highlights these successes in 2024, achieved in partnership with our members and partners.

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ASFI Public Webinars

Webinar Recordings
Sustainable Finance Action Plan 2025-2027 Launch Webinar
Sustainable Finance Action Plan 2025-2027 Launch Webinar
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Report launch: Maximising Australia's green growth
Report launch: Maximising Australia's green growth
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COP29 Debrief: Finance Sector Perspectives
COP29 Debrief: Finance Sector Perspectives
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From mine to market: Capturing the green premium to accelerate the net zero transition
From mine to market: Capturing the green premium to accelerate the net zero transition
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Launch of the 2024 Australian Sustainable Finance Progress Tracker
Launch of the 2024 Australian Sustainable Finance Progress Tracker
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Introduction to gender lens finance: how investing in women supports better social and financial outcomes
Introduction to gender lens finance: how investing in women supports better social and financial outcomes

Webinar resources:

The Orange Movement™ aims to create a gender-empowered financial system empowering ~100 million women, girls, and gender minorities by mobilizing US$10 billion by 2030. As leaders of sustainable finance in Australia, you too can continue advancing the Orange Movement™ in the following ways:

Orange Pledge: 76,000+ people have signed the Orange Pledge globally, affirming their/their organization’s commitment to gender equality at the nexus of climate action, economic prosperity, and peace

Orange Bond Label: By aligning with the Orange Bond Principles™, and verifying this with an Orange Bond Verifier a potential issuer demonstrates their commitment to promote gender equality and transparency through last-mile impact verification.

Orange Bond Verification Training: Approved Verifiers of Orange Bonds play a vital role in safeguarding transparency and compliance in Orange transactions, effectively combating impactwashing.

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