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Expanding the investible market for adaptation: The value and path for institutional investors

Investor Group on Climate Change
This report examines the business case for institutional investors to prioritise climate adaptation. It identifies a multi-billion dollar annual financing gap and outlines how resilience expertise enhances investment performance. A framework of recommendations is provided to help investors navigate asset, network, and economy-level resilience within the Australian context.
Research
19 August 2026

Unlocking catalytic capital in Australia

GoodWolf Partners
This report examines the role of catalytic capital in Australia, exploring how flexible, risk-tolerant investment can mobilise private capital for social and environmental impact. It defines the current market, identifies barriers to growth, and provides case studies of successful deployment across philanthropic, government, and institutional sectors.
Research
19 August 2026

GoodWolf Partners

Commercial Organisations
GoodWolf Partners is an Australian specialist advisory firm providing strategic advice and impact alignment services for foundations, impact investors, and for-purpose organisations. As a certified B Corp, they support clients in aligning governance, operations, and capital with impact frameworks to build a stronger and more sustainable civil society.
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1 research item

Legal opinion on enabling impact investing

Parry Field Lawyers
This legal opinion examines how the Trusts Act 2019 enables New Zealand trustees to engage in impact investing. It reframes fiduciary duties, addresses perceived barriers like SIPO wording, and provides practical realities for organisations seeking to align capital investments with charitable purposes while generating financial returns.
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18 March 2024

Systems stewardship: Managing interconnected climate risks for lasting value

Investor Group on Climate Change
This report examines how Australian investors apply systems stewardship to manage interconnected climate risks. It identifies key practices, such as collaborative engagement and policy advocacy, while highlighting barriers like resource constraints. Six recommendations are provided to help investors safeguard long-term returns and support a net-zero transition.
Research
4 December 2025

Climate-related transition planning: Voluntary guidance

Australian Government
This voluntary guidance from the Australian Treasury helps organisations develop climate-related transition plans. It details a four-stage process—assessing position, setting ambitions, planning actions, and implementation—to manage risks and align with Australia’s net zero targets, building on international standards and domestic policy to enhance business resilience.
Research
17 August 2026

Off the books: Practical guidance for business

Walk Free
This report provides practical guidance for Australian businesses to identify and address migrant worker exploitation. Based on a survey of 9,963 temporary visa holders, it highlights risks like ABN misclassification, casual employment, night shifts, and misleading payslips. It offers due diligence tips and remediation steps to ensure compliance.
Research
3 August 2026

Office of the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner

Government Organisations & Departments
The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner is an independent statutory office holder established under the Modern Slavery Act 2018. The office plays a key role in Australia's comprehensive response to modern slavery through advocacy, help, and support services.
Organisation
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Community energy: Hope and headwinds

Pollination
This report examines the Australian community energy sector, highlighting growth to over 126 projects by 2023. It explores the tension between strong community motivations and significant economic headwinds, such as scale diseconomies and market volatility. Key findings emphasise technical expertise and de-risking strategies as essential for success.
Research
6 September 2024

Closing the gender health gap: The investment case and capturing Australia's window of opportunity

The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine
This report identifies the gender health gap as a systemic market failure and significant investment opportunity. Closing this gap could boost the global economy by US$1 trillion annually by 2040. In Australia, the opportunity is valued at US$24.8 billion per year, offering a time-limited ten-year window for investors.
Research
13 July 2026

The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine

Other Industry / Sector Specific Groups & Sponsored Organisations
The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine is a collaborative Australian initiative dedicated to addressing systemic biases in healthcare. It advocates for the inclusion of sex and gender considerations across health research, education, policy, and clinical practice.
Organisation
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Firm data on AI

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
This research provides international data on firm-level artificial intelligence adoption across the US, UK, Germany, and Australia. While current impacts on employment and productivity are small, senior executives predict a 1.4 per cent productivity boost and a 0.7 per cent reduction in employment over the next three years.
Research
12 February 2026

The role of investors in measuring and achieving lower embodied carbon in real estate and infrastructure

Investor Group on Climate Change
This guidance outlines strategies for Australian investors to manage and reduce embodied carbon in real estate and infrastructure. It details a maturity pathway from benchmarking to achieving reductions, highlighting mandatory reporting requirements and strategic benefits. The document provides specific actions for equity and debt investors to align with net-zero pathways.
Research
25 January 2026

Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA)

Other Industry / Sector Specific Groups & Sponsored Organisations
MECLA is a consortium of over 190 industry, government, and research organisations dedicated to reducing embodied carbon in the building and construction industry. The alliance brings together stakeholders across the supply chain to drive a collaborative transition toward a zero-carbon materials economy.
Organisation
1 research item

Posters & Resources - Reconciliation Australia

The Posters & Resources portal by Reconciliation Australia offers downloadable assets to support National Reconciliation Week 2026.
Resource hub

Where cultivated meat can be sold

The Good Food Institute (GFI)
An interactive tracker by The Good Food Institute mapping global regulatory approvals and market pathways for cultivated meat products.
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