Webinar: Understanding Australia’s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy – Local relevance and global perspective
Join us to gain clarity on the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and its practical implications.
The release of the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy in June 2025 marks a pivotal step in shaping the future of sustainable finance. While the framework is currently voluntary, it is expected to play an influential role in directing capital flows and supporting Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. At the same time, mandatory climate-related disclosures introduced in January 2025 have heightened the need for clarity and consistency across financial and corporate reporting.
This webinar will help financial institutions, corporates, and investors navigate what the taxonomy means in practice, how it can be applied to real decision-making, and what lessons Australia can take from global experience. Drawing on DNV’s expertise in sustainable finance assurance and its involvement in taxonomy development across multiple regions, our experts will provide both local clarity and international perspective.
Event details
- Date: 28 October 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AEST)
- Speaker: David Joseph McCann, Senior Consultant, DNV
What you will learn:
- Why the taxonomy matters now: The June 2025 release, its link to mandatory climate disclosures, and why clarity is critical for banks, corporates, and investors.
- What’s new in the Australian Taxonomy: Sectors covered, its voluntary nature and pilot phase, plus core building blocks and eligibility criteria
- Practical applications: From principles to practice: How financial institutions and corporates can apply the taxonomy in lending, investment, reporting, and transition finance, with the role of third-party assurance and SPOs.
- Global comparison & lessons learned: How Australia’s taxonomy compares with ASEAN, EU, Thailand, and CBI, and key lessons from global adoption.
- Building credibility through assurance: Why independent assurance matters, build trust, and bridge global expertise with local practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion and helping you gain clarity on how the taxonomy can be applied in practice.