In short
The initial Australian sustainable finance taxonomy is a foundational piece of the Australian Government’s sustainable finance agenda.
The Australian Government is working with the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) to develop a sustainable finance taxonomy.
The taxonomy is a technical tool. It will provide common definitions for sustainable economic activities in Australia and help direct private investment to activities that will support Australia's transition to net zero emissions. It will also help prevent greenwashing, where companies make misleading claims about their environmental outcomes.
Appendices
- Appendix A - Transition Methodology Report [PDF 2.45MB]
- Appendix B - Do No Significant Harm and Minimum Social Safeguard Methodology Report [PDF 1.63MB]
- Appendix C - ANZIC Mapping [XLSX 89KB]
- Appendix D - Taxonomy Public Consultation Paper
- Appendix E – Built Environment: Energy and Emissions Targets: Urban Centres and Regions [XLSX 148KB]
- Appendix F - Stakeholder Engagement Plan [PDF 505KB]
- Appendix G - Summary of Australian Government Engagement [PDF 199.12KB]
- Appendix H - Public Consultation Briefings: May-July 2024 [PDF 161.07KB]