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How to Comply with Australia’s 2025 Mandatory Climate Disclosure Laws: A Simple Guide for Businesses
From 1 January 2025, Australia's largest companies will be legally required to disclose their climate-related financial risks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. If your business isn’t ready, the risk of fines, reputational damage, and lost opportunities is real. This guide explains everything you need to know — and how SustainaPass can help you stay ahead.
What Are Australia’s New Mandatory Climate Disclosure Laws?
The Australian Treasury is introducing a phased rollout of mandatory sustainability reporting, aligned with global standards such as the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board).
Key requirements:
Report Scope 1, Scope 2, and some Scope 3 emissions.
Disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities.
Demonstrate how climate risks are integrated into governance, strategy, and financial planning.
Which Companies Must Report?
GroupRequirements StartApplies to Companies That:Group 11 January 2025>500 employees, $1B+ assets, or $500M+ annual revenueGroup 21 January 2026>250 employees, $500M assets, or $200M revenueGroup 31 January 2027>100 employees, $25M+ assets, or $50M+ revenue
✅ Most mid-sized and large Australian businesses will need to comply within 2 years.
What Needs to Be Reported?
Businesses must report on:
Scope 1 emissions: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
Scope 2 emissions: Indirect emissions from purchased energy.
Scope 3 emissions (partial): Emissions from supply chains and value chains.
Climate risk management: How you assess and mitigate climate-related risks.
Targets and Transition Plans: Your strategy to move toward Net Zero.