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
1,154
Organisations
492
Expert guides
6
Articles
46
Volunteers
142
Members
2,871
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.
RIAA Conference Australia 2025 Resource Companion
This article provides curated, complimentary resources to accompany each session of the RIAA 2025 Conference, supporting deeper engagement with the topics discussed.
Australian Sustainable Finance Capability Framework: Updated pilot version
The updated Australian Sustainable Finance Capability Framework outlines key competencies for roles in sustainable finance across Australia. It integrates First Nations perspectives, focuses on social and environmental sustainability, and guides skill development in areas such as strategy, risk management, and reporting to support sector-wide capability uplift.
Nature-related financial disclosures: Frequently asked questions
This FAQ guide explains key concepts in nature-related financial disclosures, including biodiversity, dependencies, impacts, and the TNFD framework. It outlines disclosure requirements, materiality, governance responsibilities, and greenwashing risks, offering practical insights for businesses preparing for future regulatory expectations and aligning with international sustainability standards.
Carbon accounting FAQs - August 2023
This FAQ guide by CA ANZ outlines key carbon accounting concepts, including emissions measurement, net zero versus carbon neutral, carbon markets, and related financial and ethical considerations. It supports finance professionals with evolving standards, regulatory requirements, and practical guidance for managing climate-related data and assurance services using science-based methodologies.
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.
Conscious Investment Management
Conscious Investment Management is an Australian impact investment firm focused on generating measurable social and environmental outcomes. Its portfolio includes social and affordable housing, Specialist Disability Accommodation, renewable energy, carbon farming, and social impact bonds. CIM collaborates with not-for-profits and community housing providers, aligning investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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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