This course explores the evolving landscape of climate risk reporting and assurance in Australia, with a focus on the frameworks and practices shaping corporate disclosures. Participants will learn about the regulatory expectations, best practices in climate risk reporting, and insights from case studies of ASX200 companies. The course also delves into the challenges of assuring climate risk data and the implications of emerging standards like IFRS S2 and SASB.

Topics List:

• Overview of Climate Risk and Materiality in Business
• Regulatory Frameworks: AASB, IFRS S2, and SASB Standards
• Trends in Climate Risk Disclosures (2017–2020)
• Assurance of Climate Risk Data: Practices and Challenges
• Case Studies: Insights from ASX200 Companies
• Future Directions in Climate Risk Reporting