Overview
The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) is an independent, not-for-profit research and shareholder advocacy organisation established in October 2012 in Australia. It was founded to coordinate shareholder resolutions and promote corporate accountability on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
ACCR’s purpose is to help investors address climate-related financial risks, protect long-term portfolio value and influence corporate behaviour through research and shareholder engagement. Its activities focus on listed companies with significant emissions and climate-related exposures.
Mission and focus areas
ACCR examines corporate climate strategies, emissions reduction commitments, capital expenditure, financial risks and governance practices. Its research concentrates on emissions-intensive industries, including energy, mining and industrial sectors.
The organisation supports institutional investors in assessing the financial implications of climate change and integrating sustainability considerations into investment decisions. It also examines corporate lobbying, transition planning, climate-related disclosures and the accountability of company directors.
Structure and governance
ACCR is an incorporated association registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. It is governed by a Board, supported by a Research Committee that provides oversight and advice on research activities.
The organisation operates through multidisciplinary teams specialising in investment analysis, climate science, corporate governance, shareholder strategy and communications. Its activities are primarily funded through philanthropic grants and donations, supporting research and advocacy programmes.
Programs and offerings
ACCR publishes company research reports, investor briefings, climate science analyses, policy submissions and shareholder resolutions. These resources examine corporate transition strategies, emissions trajectories, financial assumptions and climate-related risks.
It also coordinates shareholder engagement, prepares resolutions and supports investors in exercising ownership rights. For finance professionals, its publications provide company-level evidence for ESG integration, investment analysis, stewardship decisions and the assessment of climate-related financial exposure.
