- Posted on 26 Aug 2025
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Mandatory climate-related disclosure is about to transform Australia’s corporate reporting landscape.
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will develop educational materials for business professionals to help them navigate sustainability reporting in accordance with the Corporations Act.
Australia is on the cusp of the biggest change in corporate reporting in decades, with mandatory climate-related financial disclosures starting this year and being phased in through to 2027.
To help businesses prepare, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) have partnered with UTS to develop a national suite of training resources.
The project brings together UTS (the Institute for Sustainable Futures, Climate-KIC and the UTS Business School’s Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience) and Studio 3 Learning. Together they will create technical content, practical online modules and videos designed to equip Australian businesses with the knowledge and tools to navigate the new disclosure regime.
While large organisations may already be gearing up for the changes, many smaller entities face significant challenges. Group 3 reporting entities, due to disclose from 2027, need capacity building support to meet the new requirements. The UTS-led team aims to provide support through accessible training that explains not just how to comply, but the fundamentals of the science and policies that underpin disclosures.
It’s about equipping industry with the tools to understand and respond to climate risk – and ultimately, to make better decisions for a resilient future.
“We congratulate ASIC on this timely and strategic intervention to help Australian businesses navigate the new climate disclosure landscape,” said Alison Atherton, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF).
“It’s about equipping industry with the tools to understand and respond to climate risk – and ultimately, to make better decisions for a resilient future.”
The resources will cover core topics including scenario analysis, emissions accounting, governance and risk management, all tailored to the Australian context. Eight online modules will be developed and reinforced with short summary videos, designed for busy professionals seeking both depth and accessibility.
Atherton said the project builds on UTS’s track record in sustainable finance education, from developing national climate scenario guidance to delivering e-learning for investors.
“UTS is proud to be leading this work. It builds on our deep expertise in climate risk, sustainable finance, and education – and positions us as a national leader in supporting the transition to a climate-resilient, low carbon economy,” she said.
Professor Martina Linnenluecke, Director of the Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience (CCRR), added “Leveraging the unique expertise within UTS, and working alongside Studio 3, we are equipping ASIC to provide Australian businesses with the practical tools they need to meet mandatory climate disclosure requirements.”
The new learning resources are expected to be released ahead of the first reporting deadlines, supported by industry roadshows in early 2026.
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