Making finance a force for good
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.
Research summaries
1,162
Organisations
493
Expert guides
6
Articles
47
Volunteers
142
Members
2,883
LinkedIn followers
2,623
Toolboxes
1
Online tools/databases
70
Our library
What’s included and how resources are added.
Our community
Meet the changemakers building the library.
Our impact
Explore tools, research, and guides driving change.
new to library
Understanding climate finance for resilient infrastructure
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.
Why banks should care about wet bulb globe temperature
This article explores the risks rising heat poses on health, housing, and finance, and the need for adaptation and investment for climate resilience.
Artificial intelligence in financial services
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.
Regulating AI in the financial sector: Recent developments and main challenges
The report outlines AI’s growing use in finance—especially in underwriting, fraud detection, and customer support—highlighting regulatory challenges around explainability, governance, and data security. It discusses evolving global guidance and the need for risk-based, proportionate oversight, particularly as generative AI gains traction in high-impact applications.
Human rights in global value chains investor toolkit
This toolkit guides investors in addressing human rights risks in global value chains. It outlines regulatory developments, risk identification practices, and engagement strategies to improve corporate accountability. Practical steps include audits, grievance mechanisms, collaboration, and traceability to mitigate modern slavery and labour abuses, enhancing long-term investment and operational resilience.
Centre for Social Impact
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.
Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand
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.
V-Square Quantitative Management
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.
Find resources by practice
Build your understanding or take action across key sustainable finance practices.
Find resources by SDG's
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
02
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
04
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
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11
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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