In short
Treasury is progressing the Australian Government’s sustainable finance agenda.
Sustainability-related opportunities and risks are reshaping financial markets, economies and societies.
Sustainable finance incorporates environmental considerations into economic and financial decision making. This helps Australia respond to these risks and opportunities.
Sustainable Finance Strategy
In December 2022, the government announced it would develop a Sustainable Finance Strategy.
The strategy supports Australia’s path to net zero. It does this by reducing barriers to investment into sustainable activities.
Developing the sustainable finance strategy
The government consulted on a draft Sustainable Finance Strategy for 4 weeks in 2023.
Releasing a sustainable finance roadmap
Reflecting on the feedback received, the government published the Sustainable Finance Roadmap.
The roadmap sets out a vision for sustainable finance reforms and related measures.
Announcements
19 June 2024
- Media release by the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer – A Sustainable Finance Roadmap to unlock more private capital