Conference Day One - Wednesday, 26 February

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08:15

Registration and welcome coffee

08:50

Opening remarks from the Chair

Clare Anderson
Group Director – Sustainability Performance
Worley

Navigating the new sustainability reporting landscape

09:00

Building accountability, trust, and compliance through sustainability reporting

Improving sustainability reporting outcomes with ESG frameworks to foster stronger community stakeholder trust
Creating risk management practices to drive accountability, transparency and clarity
Integrating & reporting on advanced technologies used to improve environmental outcomes and regulatory compliance

Rebecca Jinks
Director – ESG & Sustainability
Taronga Ventures

09:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

What are some of the key reporting challenges that even sophisticated organisations get wrong and how can they be overcome?
How can organisations identify and address some critical under-the-radar reporting risks?
How can reporting be used to drive positive business outcomes?

Moderator:

Connor McCauley
Head of Sustainability
JLL

Panellists:

Sophie Jackman
Head of ESG Disclosures and Reporting, Communications and Public Affairs
ANZ

Rebecca Jinks
Director – ESG & Sustainability
Taronga Ventures

Paul Dunne
Director – Sustainability
Clean Energy Finance Corporation

10:10

Partner presentation

10:30

Morning Tea and Networking

Driving transparent & ethical reporting

11:00

Ensuring transparent and ethical business reporting practices

Implementing transparency measures in governance reporting to develop stakeholder trust through clear and honest communication
Strengthening business practices to reinforce corporate integrity and reduce risks
Aligning business operations with ethical standards to boost long-term sustainability and responsible growth

Felicity Calvert
Director, ESG
Housing Australia

Accurate risk assessment & climate reporting practices

11:30

The growing importance of climate change related disclosures

Adopting proactive reporting practices to deal with increasingly significant climate risks facing businesses
Understanding the critical importance of sustainable water management to mitigate drought effects impacting many industries
Transitioning to renewable energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and align with Australia’s national commitment to carbon reduction

12:00

Enhancing governance and risk assessment in climate-related financial reporting

Aligning governance structures with ASRS 1 standards to ensure comprehensive oversight and accountability in sustainability reporting
Streamlining risk assessment processes by integrating cross-referenced guidelines from IFRS S1 and S2 to improve the accuracy and relevance of climate-related disclosures
Implementing effective risk management frameworks to identify and address material climate risks and safeguard business resilience

Brooke Pettit
Head of ESG & Sustainability
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

12:30

Networking Lunch

13:30

Panel discussion: Optimising Emission Reporting: Strategies for Scope 1, 2, and 3 Metrics Compliance and Beyond

What are the most common challenges organisations face when aligning Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission reporting with the NGER scheme, and how can these be effectively addressed?
How can businesses identify and leverage climate-related opportunities while managing transition and physical risks in their emission reporting strategies?
What role does internal carbon pricing play in driving executive accountability and aligning sustainability goals with corporate remuneration policies?
As stakeholder expectations for transparency increase, how can companies enhance the accuracy and credibility of their greenhouse gas emission disclosures?

Moderator:

Su-Fern Tan
Head of ESG – Pacific Region
CBRE Asia Pacific

Panellists:

Sophie Cruickshank
Head of Sustainability
Essential Energy

Lisa Hinde
Head of Sustainability
Precinct Properties

14:10

Ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

Implementing carbon accounting processes to measure GHG emissions across operations and supply chains, ensuring compliance with the NGER Act 2007
Utilising the GHG protocol framework for standardised and transparent carbon emissions reporting to enhance global comparability and reporting consistency
Understanding Scope 3 emissions to assess and report direct and indirect emissions accurately

Parag Shinde
National Manager – ESG
Australian Unity Wealth

14:40

Partner presentation

15:00

Afternoon Tea and Networking

15:30

Spotlighting accountability with transparent carbon trading reporting

Demonstrating a commitment to reducing carbon footprints and compliance with emissions regulations by reporting participation in the carbon trading market
Disclosing the financial implications of carbon trading to help investors understand the economic impact on the business
Aligning carbon trading activities with climate goals, showcasing progress towards national and international net zero targets

Cameron Mathie
General Manager – Carbon Markets
Clean Energy Regulator

Governance structures to ensure effective reporting

16:00

Building a board-led governance structure to integrate finance and sustainability reporting

Establishing a unified governance framework to align finance and sustainability reporting to ensure cohesive decision-making at the board level
Incorporating sustainability metrics into board discussions to drive informed commitments and enhance accountability in sustainability initiatives
Empowering board members with integrated reporting tools to provide transparent communication of sustainability-related issues

Roslyn Toms
Group Executive – Legal and Chief Risk Officer
nib Group

16:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations identify & address gaps in their reporting?

How can companies effectively identify the most critical gaps in their current climate reporting practices?
How can climate governance and risk management strategies align with new disclosure requirements while still adding value to the business?
How can the key challenges to integrating reporting policies and processes from other jurisdictions into the Australian context be overcome?
How can businesses implement the necessary system changes and controls to meet the evolving demands of climate-related disclosures?

Moderator:

Blaise Porter
Head of Environmental and Social Impact
Iress