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The Australian ESG Reporting Playbook: Ready for ASRS? Author: Dr Shalini Sharma, Director, Krystahl EMAIL:  ESG@krystahl.in   URL:  https://www.krystahl.com/  I  www.krystahl.in  I  www.krystahlESG.cloud   In today’s dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a strategic priority—not just for compliance, but for creating long-term value. In Australia, the momentum around ESG is accelerating, driven by evolving investor expectations, stakeholder scrutiny, and a fast-approaching wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures. But what does the ESG reporting and compliance journey actually look like for Australian companies? And how can businesses stay ahead of both national and global standards? Let’s explore this step-by-step roadmap. Stage 1: Governance & Commitment The journey begins at the top. Boards and executive teams must take ownership of ESG performance and set the tone for integrati...

1. Carbon Emissions BHP Group : Targeting a 30% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investments in renewable energy and carbon capture technologies. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) : Aligning its lending portfolio with net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on financing renewable energy projects and reducing its own carbon footprint. Rio Tinto : Aiming for a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, with initiatives in sustainable mining practices and energy efficiency. Woolworths Group : Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with strategies to reduce energy consumption and increase the use of renewable energy across its operations. Westpac Banking Corporation : Aligning operations and financing activities with the Paris Agreement goals, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 through sustainable finance and operational improvements. ANZ Banking Group : Targeting net...