ASRS Group 2: Reporting starts in less than 8 months. Is your business ready?

This webinar will guide you through the timelines, preparation steps and reporting requirements under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS).

The ASRS represents a major shift in corporate transparency and accountability. For Group 2 companies (revenue $200M+, reporting from 2026), the first reporting year is now less than 8 months away meaning preparation for these requirements needs to start now.

Join our expert-led session to gain practical advice on:

• Meeting mandatory compliance requirements
• Mitigating risks across your business and supply chain
• Understanding the broader impacts of ASRS on reporting obligations
• Turning regulatory requirements into opportunities for business advantage

Agenda

• Introduction
• What’s involved in preparing for ASRS
• Key tips for early preparation
• Guidance on successful execution
• Building internal capacity
• Q&A session

Who should attend

This webinar is intended for CFOs, CEOs, Heads of Sustainability, Risk Managers and other key decision-makers of Group 2 entities.

If your company meets two out of the three thresholds below, you will be required to report under Group 2 of the ASRS:

• Consolidated group revenue of more than $200 million
• Consolidated assets of more than $500 million
• More than 250 employees

Watch the webinar on demand or scroll down for key takeaways and Q&A with our speakers.

Key takeaways

 

• Prepare early for ASRS reporting
  Successful compliance requires time to establish governance structures, climate risk assessments, emissions data collection and reporting processes before reporting becomes mandatory.

 

• Climate reporting is a business-wide responsibility
  ASRS extends beyond sustainability teams and requires collaboration across finance, risk, legal, operations and executive leadership functions.

 

• Governance and board oversight are critical
  Boards and senior leaders are expected to oversee climate-related risks and opportunities, supported by clear accountability and decision-making frameworks.

 

• Quality data is the foundation of compliance
  Organizations need reliable, auditable climate and emissions data, with Scope 3 emissions expected to be one of the most complex reporting requirements.

 

• Focus on material climate risks and opportunities
  Reporting should prioritize climate issues that could significantly affect business performance, strategy, financial outcomes and long-term resilience.

Q&A with the speakers

How do I link climate-related risks to our financials?

Linking climate-related risks to financial performance is one of the most challenging aspects of sustainability reporting. That's why climate reporting should not sit solely with sustainability teams. Finance leaders should be actively involved in assessing and reporting climate-related risks and opportunities.

When evaluating climate risks, organizations should consider potential impacts on:

• Revenue and profitability
• Operating and compliance costs
• Asset values and potential impairment
• Access to capital and financing costs
• Long-term business viability and competitiveness

For example, policy changes such as carbon pricing mechanisms or emissions regulations may increase operating costs, affect investment decisions or create financial risks for carbon-intensive activities.

Climate scenario analysis can help organizations understand how different climate-related developments could affect future financial performance. These insights can then inform strategic planning, risk management and transition plans.

A climate transition plan provides a roadmap for how an organization intends to adapt, reduce risk and remain competitive as the economy transitions to a lower-carbon future. By integrating climate considerations into financial and strategic decision-making, businesses can improve resilience and better prepare for future regulatory and market changes.