ASFI Newsletter – May
Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Aligning the Australian financial system for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia
This National Reconciliation Week, the ASFI team has been reflecting on the 2024 theme: ‘Now more than ever’. ‘Now more than ever’ represents the need to continue Australia’s reconciliation journey and support better outcomes for First Nations people – through treaty making, truth-telling, and actively elevating First Nations voices and lived experiences.
This month, our team attended a thoughtful and engaging cultural capability program hosted by BlackCard . The workshop focused on truth-telling and fostering a deep understanding of issues affecting First Nations communities, with the aim of supporting reconciliation. You can learn more at https://www.theblackcard.com.au/
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2024 Work Program
Enabling Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
On Tuesday, ASFI launched the first round of public consultation on the development of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.
We are currently seeking feedback on the draft headline ambitions for the Australian taxonomy’s environmental objectives; and the draft climate change mitigation criteria for the first three priority sectors under development:
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Policy engagement
The 2024-25 Federal Budget was released this month. For full coverage of sustainable finance announcements read our Budget Wrap →
ASFI attended the inaugural Australian Government Sustainable Agriculture Summit, co-hosted by Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt and Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen, in Toowoomba last week. Read initial reflections from Oliver Doraisamy, ASFI’s Senior Manager – Policy and Engagement here →
It has been a busy month on the policy front for ASFI. Click through to read our recent submissions →
Finance Sector Leadership
Our team?was in Jakarta this month exchanging knowledge about sustainable finance taxonomies and the importance of international alignment.?Read our blog for key highlights →
First Nations and Finance
The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium took place earlier this month on Kaurna Country, where the ASFI team heard from Traditional Owners, communities, and industry about how First Nations are leading and partnering in the clean energy transition.?Read more →
Events and Opportunities
ASFI is looking for an experienced Project Administration Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will coordinate Taxonomy Project activities, manage schedules, and ensure project deliverables are completed on time. Learn more →
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