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Promises, pathways and performance: Climate change disclosure in the ASX200
The majority of the ASX200 is ready for mandatory climate reporting, with nearly 70% now reporting against the TCFD. 80% of market capitalisation is covered by net zero commitments, but detail, depth, comparability and credibility gaps remain.
10 August 2023
CEO Pay in ASX200 Companies
This report, ACSI’s 22nd annual survey of CEO pay in Australia’s largest listed companies, was conducted with research from Ownership Matters. It continues to be the benchmark longitudinal study into remuneration trends and outcomes including our unique ‘realised pay’ data.
13 July 2023
Compliance without ambition: Taking stock of ASX200 reporting under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act
This report, commissioned by ACSI and conducted by Pillar Two, assessed the quality of ASX200 companies’ modern slavery statements under the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (MSA). These findings offer the first detailed insight into the MSA’s third reporting cycle and a window into ASX200 companies’ broader modern slavery risk management actions.
18 April 2023
A just transition to a clean energy economy: Investor expectations and policy recommendations
This research is intended to contribute to the development of a cohesive approach to a just transition by identifying investor expectations of listed companies.
20 December 2022
Chasing 1.5°C: The ASX200 – on the right trajectory?
Are the net zero ambitions of Australia’s listed companies matched by emissions reductions targets and aligned to a 1.5°C?
Growing ambitions are encouraging, but this analysis identifies just how much more work must be done.
04 November 2022
Promises, pathways & performance – climate change disclosure in the ASX200
Australia’s listed companies are rapidly increasing their commitments towards a low-carbon economy, with 70% of ASX200 market capitalisation now covered by net zero commitments -but investors need more detail to be confident in their long-term planning.
25 July 2022
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