We deliver research and learning services to advance sustainability through business, finance and economy.
Australia faces major social, environmental and economic challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, inequality, technological disruption, and in 2020 the COVID-19 public health crisis and resultant economic recession.
The financial services sector has an important role to play in responding to these challenges and supporting the opportunities that arise in building a more sustainable and resilient Australian economy and society.
Our work aims to:
- help businesses to embed sustainability
- grow capacity for sustainability in the finance sector
- advance business and finance sector contributions to achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
- progress economic models that serve people and planet.
Expertise areas
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Sustainable economy
Progressing economies that serve people and planet.
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Sustainable business
Helping businesses to embed sustainability.
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Sustainable finance and investment
Growing finance sector capacity for sustainability.
Research news and projects
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Project | 2023
Scaling Green Retrofit Housing Finance
ISF research proposes a regulatory nudge that will unlock green retrofit finance for low-income mortgagors.
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PROJECT | 2023-2024
Net Zero Integrity Assessment
Assessment of disclosures of ten major Australian companies found they are largely not aligned to a high integrity standard for net zero pledges.
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PROJECT | 2022
Advancing climate skills in the Australian finance system
A survey of Australia's finance professionals has identified crucial gaps in their ability to support an orderly transition of the economy to figure in climate change.
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Project | 2022-2023
Energy efficiency definitions for the Australian Energy Employment Report
The Australian Energy Employment Report survey can measure the energy efficiency workforce and has developed definitions for energy efficiency activities.
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Assessing corporate sustainability for investors
ISF's ongoing partnership with an international investor group results in research that influences ethical investment.
Team
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Program lead – Business, economy and governance
Organisational and societal change including corporate sustainability, sustainable finance and energy policy.
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Professor of Sustainability Transformations and Director of Graduate Research
Transforming economic narratives for sustainable and equitable futures.
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Research Director and PhD candidate
Collaborative business model innovation for sustainability, environmental, social and economic value creation.
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Research Director
Specialises in sustainable finance with a focus on skills, climate related financial risk regulation and mobilising capital for sustainable development.
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Senior Research Consultant
Blending business management, sustainability strategy and wellbeing economics to enable social learning and systems change.
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Senior Researcher
Sustainable finance, corporate sustainability and financing circular economies.
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Professor Of Water Futures
Circular economy frameworks and assessments focused on optimising water, energy and waste flows.
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Research Director
Guiding business and industrial transition to sustainability, at the firm, sector, and labour market levels.
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Judith ZhuResearch Assistant
Let's collaborate
Whether you have a problem that needs support or an idea for change, our innovative and solutions-focused approach can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Alison Atherton on Alison.Atherton@uts.edu.au for more information.