This first of its kind guidance sets out how the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy can be applied to use-of-proceeds debt, with a focus on use-of-proceeds instruments including green, social and sustainability bonds and loans.
Early market insights from ASFI’s Taxonomy Implementation Program reveal strong demand to expand the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to include climate adaptation and resilience — a low-cost, high-impact way to unlock private capital for Australia’s transition.
ASFI has lodged its submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the design of the National Reconstruction Fund’s Net Zero Fund.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is the first in the world to cover the mining sector, and now ASFI is once again breaking new ground, after being engaged to explore science-based methods for developing draft taxonomy nature criteria for agriculture, forestry and land management – sectors critical to biodiversity, water, pollution management and national resilience.
The Australian sustainable finance taxonomy provides a common language for green and transition finance in Australia, supporting the allocation of capital towards activities that enable Australia’s net zero ambitions.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is pleased to launch the second and final round of public consultation on the development of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.
ASFI is pleased to launch the first round of public consultation on the development of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.
This month, ASFI was on the ground in Indonesia exchanging valuable knowledge on sustainable finance taxonomies with Indonesian Government representatives.
ASFI has today published two methodology papers as we take a further step towards the development of Australia’s sustainable finance taxonomy.
This report identifies key considerations to inform the methodology for integrating transition activities in an Australian taxonomy. The report’s findings were informed by and adapted from the most advanced transition methodologies currently under development internationally, as well as international best practice on transition financing and disclosures.
This report provides recommendations on the core design elements for an Australian taxonomy. Through a public consultation process that helped inform the report, ASFI found there is broad consensus on the core design elements of an Australian taxonomy, including in relation to credibility; usability; interoperability; and prioritisation and impact. Consultation also revealed strong support for the inclusion of a transition category in an Australian taxonomy.
This paper provides recommendations on the design of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy, and the roadmap and timeline for its immediate development. The paper is informed by stakeholder consultation, the Australian economic and environmental context and insights gained through the development of the taxonomy project’s Scoping paper of international taxonomies.
This report compares taxonomy frameworks used in 13 jurisdictions internationally with similar economic compositions and needs to Australia, and identifies lessons to inform the development of an Australian taxonomy.
ASFI marked the release of new debt guidance at an event convening professionals from major banks, central financing agencies, Treasury bodies, superannuation and investment organisations, and other institutions involved in the development, assessment and issuance of labelled debt.
ASFI has released first of its kind guidance for issuance of taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt, developed in collaboration with representatives from Australian Treasury, Australia’s sovereign and semi-sovereign debt managers, and New Zealand Treasury.
ASFI and a consortium of Australian and Chinese partners have convened the third workshop in the Australia-China sustainable finance dialogue series in Hong Kong SAR.
A new Actuaries Institute report strengthens the case for expanding the Australian taxonomy to include adaptation and resilience, aligning with ASFI’s market insights that credible criteria are needed to guide investment into Australia’s long-term climate resilience.
Financial institutions join a growing push to expand the sustainable finance taxonomy beyond green bond use, to unlock global investment in Australian sustainable projects.
Speaking the same language in sustainable finance is about more than definitions, it’s about unlocking cross-border capital flows by making frameworks comparable. This was the focus of ASFI’s recent visit to Beijing, for an expert panel session and workshop discussion.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has today released Integrating Nature into Finance, a new research report commissioned by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) with strategic support from the Treasury and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
As the dust settles on London Climate Action Week 2025, the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) delegation returns home energized and inspired. Over four packed days, the delegation engaged with global leaders in sustainable finance, sharing Australia’s progress and learning from international peers.
Australia and China share deeply complementary economies, with a strong trade relationship that has driven robust growth for decades. This relationship is poised to undergo significant change, with demand for less carbon-intensive products requiring fundamental changes to key industries.
The first roundtable of the Australia-China Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Roadmap project brought together experts from leading Australian and Chinese institutions to identify a path toward closer alignment of Australian and Chinese sustainable finance settings
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has today released the second and final public consultation paper for the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (the Taxonomy).
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and its partner organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF), welcome renewed commitment from Australian and New Zealand Ministers to work together on sustainable finance approaches in Australia and New Zealand, and in international fora.
Earlier this month, Purdie Bowden (Program Lead; Policy and Sustainable Finance Solutions), represented ASFI on the international stage in Singapore. Read her highlights and reflections.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has today released a public consultation paper for the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (the Taxonomy).
This month, ASFI was on the ground in Indonesia exchanging valuable knowledge on sustainable finance taxonomies with Indonesian Government representatives.
Australia’s first Sustainable Finance Capability Framework has entered its next stage of development, marking a significant advancement for sustainable finance in Australia.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is pleased to have commenced the development phase of the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy with the appointment of the Taxonomy Technical Expert Group (TTEG).
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) welcomes the Government’s decision to co-fund ASFI to lead the development of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy. The taxonomy will provide a common standard for 'sustainable’ finance, channelling more capital to support Australia’s climate transition and achieve Australia’s emissions targets.
In December 2022, ASFI released our ‘Australian Framing Paper: Designing Australia’s sustainable finance taxonomy’ as a draft for public consultation. Today, we are proud to share the final paper providing recommendations on the design of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy, and the roadmap and timeline for its development.
The Australian Sustainable Finance Roadmap (ASFI Roadmap) called for a sustainable finance taxonomy to urgently shift new and existing capital into activities that create and better support sustainable and equitable outcomes for Australia.
Today we’re proud to release our International framing paper: Analysis of international taxonomies and considerations for Australia.
This report, informed by engagement from our Technical Advisory Group, Government and regulators, and officials from jurisdictions across APAC, Europe and North America, highlights the purpose, principles and key objectives to inform the design of an Australian Taxonomy and identifies the need for it to be science-based and credible.
We are currently seeking EOIs from individuals with suitable experience, knowledge and interest to join the Technical Advisory Group for the ASFI Taxonomy Project. The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is an expert group of key financial market stakeholders and subject matter experts who will provide technical input to the ASFI Taxonomy Project.
