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
Sustainable economy
Progressing economies that serve people and planet.
Sustainable business
Helping businesses to embed sustainability.
Sustainable finance and investment
Growing finance sector capacity for sustainability.
News and projects
Helping businesses get disclosure‑ready
New ASIC e‑learning modules to help businesses prepare for sustainability reporting.
Reducing animal testing through strategic investment
How can we reduce animal testing in the health sector and offer guidance for investor engagement on this topic?
Fortescue, Lendlease and IKEA demonstrate positive practice in climate leadership
New research highlights three Australian companies as standout examples of corporate climate leadership, setting a higher benchmark for business...
UTS chosen for key climate reporting role
Mandatory climate-related disclosure is about to transform Australia’s corporate reporting landscape. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will develop...
Think pieces
Our team reflects on reimagining business, finance and the economy to advance sustainability, prosperity and wellbeing.
Our team
Alison Atherton
Program Lead - Business, Economy And Governance
DVC (Research)
Chris Riedy
Associate Director Learning And Development
DVC (Research)
Hollie Cheung
Senior Research Consultant
DVC (Research)
Ed Langham
Research Director
DVC (Research)
Isabel Sebastian
Adjunct Fellow
DVC (Research)
Pierre Mukheibir
Professor Of Water Futures
DVC (Research)
Samantha Sharpe
Program Lead - Transformative Learning
DVC (Research)