Research reports

Our research is the foundation of ACSI’s work. We produce high-quality, evidence-based research on material ESG issues important to long-term investors.

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Promises, Pathways & Performance – Climate change disclosure in the ASX200

This report provides an overview of the current state of climate-related disclosure in the ASX200. While there has there has been significant improvement to climate-related disclosure and management, our research indicates there are still key challenges to be overcome.
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ESG reporting trends in the ASX200

Each year, ACSI conducts a detailed assessment of ESG reporting by ASX200 companies, covering a broad range of financially material ESG risks and opportunities. The assessment gauges how well companies identify, monitor, and manage ESG issues. ACSI uses all publicly available sources for ESG disclosures, including annual reports, ASX announcements, and sustainability and other standalone corporate reports, to identify ESG reporting leaders and laggards. This year’s benchmarking is based on information publicly disclosed in the 12 months up to 31 March 2019.
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Safety in Numbers – Safety reporting by ASX200 companies

In this report we analyse all safety reporting provided by ASX200 companies as at 31 March 2020. Serious safety incidents come at significant personal cost to employees and financial costs to employers. These incidents can have long term negative effects on employees and their families. For employers, these incidents bring a loss of productivity and operational performance while exposing the company to potential compensation claims. More broadly, companies risk losing their social licence to operate if such incidents are seen as systemic by the broader community.
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CEO Pay in ASX200 Companies

This report is ACSI’s 19th annual survey of CEO pay in Australia’s largest listed companies. This report highlights how CEO pay and bonuses trended downwards ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Climate Change – Transition Risk in the ASX200

This report, commissioned by ACSI from Vivid Economics, a London-based economics consultancy with deep experience in the economics of climate change, provides investors with a detailed analysis of the transition risks and opportunities facing the ASX200 companies.
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The Future of Health and Safety Reporting: a framework for companies

This report presents the findings of our research into ASX200 health and safety disclosures and introduces a guide to promote better health and safety reporting. The guide was developed following interviews with ASX200 health and safety executives and independent health and safety experts, consultation with investors, and analysis of current health and safety reporting across the ASX200.
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