Mandatory Climate Reporting – First-Wave Lessons for Boards

Join AICD and a panel of legal experts and non-executive directors with direct involvement in early mandatory climate reporting to hear key lessons from Australia’s new regime and what boards can do now to strengthen their readiness.

The discussion will examine what proved more complex than expected, emerging governance challenges, and how directors can accelerate preparedness for upcoming reporting cycles.

This webinar will cover: 

• Insights from early implementation of the new disclosure regime 
• The board’s role in overseeing the new climate reporting requirements and integrating climate into core strategy.
• How to minimise and manage greenwashing risk. 
• Practical steps boards can take now when reviewing and approving disclosures. 

The Australian Government introduced mandatory climate reporting from 1 January 2025, beginning with Group 1 entities – the largest emitters, organisations and financial institutions. Groups 2 and 3 will follow in subsequent phases, bringing smaller entities into scope over time under Australia’s climate disclosure framework.

Speakers:

Timothy Stutt, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Karen McWilliams GAICD, Business Reform Leader, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Sean Dondas MAICD, Policy Adviser, AICD