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The go-to source for research, resources, and insights advancing sustainable finance.

What is Altiorem?

Altiorem is a community-built, not-for-profit library and knowledge hub for finance professionals seeking reliable, practical resources on sustainable finance and ESG.

Information on sustainable finance is often difficult to find or apply in practice. We help by curating and creating credible, high-quality resources on topics like responsible investing, climate, human rights, and reporting, to support better decisions and a more sustainable financial system.

Is Altiorem for you?

Do you work in finance — or influence how it works?
Do you believe in the role of finance in solving social and environmental challenges?
Are you building your knowledge of sustainable finance, responsible investing, or ESG?

How Altiorem works

Altiorem’s library brings together impact-driven organisations, expert-led resources, practical tools, and research summaries focused on sustainable finance.

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Understanding climate finance for resilient infrastructure

Expert Guide for: Banking and financing, Impact Investment, Investment, All finance
Climate finance is crucial for resilient infrastructure that adapts to climate risks. This guide explores mobilising finance, balancing adaptation and mitigation, innovative mechanisms, and addressing country-specific challenges, while assessing risks and barriers. It offers strategies to overcome obstacles and promote impactful, sustainable infrastructure investments.
Expert guide
3 March 2025

ESG policies for SMEs: Why small, values-driven steps matter more than box-ticking

This guide supports small to medium enterprises in enhancing ESG practices. It outlines ESG’s significance in Australia, encouraging action over inaction. Designed for SMEs and professionals supporting them, it offers straightforward, practical advice for risk management and developing long-term strategies that promote responsible, sustainable business success.
Article
11 June 2025

The value of NGO activism

NGO campaigns alleging environmental and social “E&S-washing” lead to negative stock and media responses, especially on financially material issues. Firms reduce direct emissions following climate-related allegations—often shifting them to supply chains. NGOs also prompt investor engagement, suggesting a monitoring role despite unintended consequences such as increased indirect emissions.
Research
2 April 2024

Rewiring finance – a new approach to financing a sustainable economy

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
This report outlines three systemic shifts needed to align finance with sustainability: policy reform to drive market incentives, mindset changes to embrace long-term value, and structural financial changes to embed environmental and social risks. It highlights barriers and proposes actions to support an inclusive, sustainable economic transition.
Research
13 May 2025

Artificial intelligence in financial services

World Economic Forum
AI is reshaping financial services by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and unlocking new revenue opportunities. With $97 billion in projected investment by 2027, firms must address risks like misinformation and data bias while prioritising governance, regulation and workforce reskilling to ensure responsible, secure and effective AI adoption.
Research
21 January 2025

Centre for Social Impact

Academic Institutions
The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology, Flinders University, University of New South Wales, and University of Western Australia. CSI provides education, research, and practical tools to drive positive social change across Australia. Its offerings include postgraduate courses, capability-building resources, and initiatives like Amplify Social Impact.
Organisation
1 research item

Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand

Finance Industry Groups
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) supports accounting professionals through education, regulation and advocacy. It offers qualifications, professional development and industry insights. CA ANZ maintains high ethical and technical standards across Australia and New Zealand. Visit to explore membership, resources, events and guidance for accounting and finance professionals.
Organisation
3 research items

V-Square Quantitative Management

Commercial Organisations
V-Square Quantitative Management (V-Square) is a global asset manager specialising in quantitative investment strategies with a focus on sustainability. Registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, V-Square offers customised solutions including thematic investing, ESG integration, and factor-based strategies. Their approach leverages data-driven models to identify market inefficiencies and long-term value opportunities.
Organisation

Find resources by SDG's

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
01

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
02

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
03

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
04

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
05

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
06

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
07

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
08

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
09

Reduced Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries
10

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
15

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16

Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17

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