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Preparing for ASRS 2 and beyond: 
Building systems for credible, future-ready disclosure 

17-18 February 2026
UTS Great Hall, Sydney

About the IX ESG Reporting & Disclosure Summit

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With Australia's mandatory climate disclosure framework approaching its second year of implementation, organisations face increasingly complex challenges in navigating the expanding ESG regulatory landscape. As Group Two reporting entities prepare for their inaugural disclosure obligations and nature-related disclosures emerge on the horizon, the need for strategic, cross-functional approaches to ESG reporting has never been more critical.

 

The evolving regulatory environment demands not only technical compliance but also organisational transformation that embeds ESG considerations into core business strategy and operations. Advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and integrated reporting platforms are becoming essential tools for managing complex disclosure requirements while avoiding the reputational and regulatory risks associated with greenwashing allegations.

 

The 3rd Impact X Summit for ESG Reporting & Disclosure will bring together reporting practitioners, sustainability leaders, and company directors to address the challenges of building ESG reporting systems and preparing for mandatory disclosures.

Our Speakers

Doug Niven

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Doug Niven

Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Auditing & Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)

Antony Sprigg

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Antony Sprigg

Director Climate Finance Programs; Board Member

NSW Treasury; Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD)

Christian Gergis

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Christian Gergis

Head of Policy

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Sophie Cruickshank

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Sophie Cruickshank

Head of Sustainability

Essential Energy

Cathlin Thurbon

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Cathlin Thurbon

Head of Sustainability

AGL Australia

Belinda Keeffe

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Belinda Keeffe

Group Head of Sustainability

Asahi

David Kennedy

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David Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer

Science-based Targets Initiative

Su-Fern Tan

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Su-Fern Tan

Head of ESG – Pacific Region

CBRE

Gina Pavlovic

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Gina Pavlovic

Head of Sustainability

Endeavour Energy

Alice Kuepper

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Alice Kuepper

Head of Sustainability

Winning Group

David Young

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David Young

Director of Sustainability

Accor

Chris Nunn

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Chris Nunn

General Manager ESG

The Living Company (Scape, RTL Co, Aveo)

Steve Ford

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Steve Ford

Former Head of Sustainability and Energy

The GPT Group

Mark Rowland

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Mark Rowland

Chief Collaboration Officer

Roceteer

Luke Chalmers

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Luke Chalmers

Principal, ESG Performance and Reporting

ORICA

Ruth Madden

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Ruth Madden

ESG Manager

Port of Newcastle

Silvia Zini

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Silvia Zini

Senior Planner, Net Zero Strategy

Sydney Water

Rebecca Gunn

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Rebecca Gunn

Senior Manager ESG

AIA

Benjamine Duncan

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Benjamine Duncan

Head of Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

Universal Store

Kanu Priya

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Kanu Priya

Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Risk Management

ResMed

Cara Turnley

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Cara Turnley

Sustainability Reporting, Risk and Governance Manager

Toll Group

Karen McWilliam

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Karen McWilliam

Sustainability and Business Reform Leader

Chartered Accountants

John Wilkinson

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John Wilkinson

Sustainability Governance Principal

Telstra

Mark Jones

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Mark Jones

Executive Manager Sustainability

nbn™ Australia

Nicole Bennett

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Nicole Bennett

ESG Manager

Lorna Jane

Aaron Reid

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Aaron Reid

General Manager, Social Sustainability

Ventia

Aeveen Kirby

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Aeveen Kirby

Sustainability Manager - Human Rights

SunRice

Andrew Scerri

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Andrew Scerri

Group Manager, Sustainability

Centuria

Clint Wilson

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Clint Wilson

Director, Sustainability Disclosures

CSL

Nayanisha Samarakoon

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Nayanisha Samarakoon

Head of Policy & Advocacy

Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA)

Amelia Dwyer

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Amelia Dwyer

Senior Associate – Sustainability

Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Michael Lambden

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Michael Lambden

Former Head of Sustainable Futures

Melbourne Water

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Why Attend?

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Gain clarity on phased ESG reporting, AASB S1/S2, and assurance.

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Learn from early adopters to reduce greenwashing and compliance risks.

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Strengthen ESG data and supply chain reporting frameworks.

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Explore how AI, blockchain, and platforms can boost accuracy and efficiency.

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Build investor and stakeholder confidence through credible reporting.

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Connect with peers and leaders driving Australia’s biggest reporting shift.

Who attends?

Senior leaders from organisations preparing for their first ESG reporting cycle, joined by early adopters, regulators and ESG solution providers.

Industry sectors

  • Industry & Manufacturing

  • Mining & Resources

  • Energy & Carbon

  • Agriculture

  • Design & Construction

  • Building & Infrastructure

  • Retail & Hospitality

  • Banking & Investment

Roles and focus areas

  • Chief Executive Officers

  • Chief Sustainability Officers

  • Chief Risk Officers

  • Chief Financial Officers

  • Finance Directors and Chief Investment Officers

  • Net Zero  

  • Energy Transition

  • Corporate Sustainability

  • Founders & Entrepreneurs

  • Academics & Educators

  • Learning & Development

  • HR, Diversity & Inclusion

Agenda Preview

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Partnership opportunites

With Australia’s climate disclosure law now in force - and nature and social disclosures on the near horizon - ESG, finance, risk, and procurement leaders are under urgent pressure to act. 

The Impact X Summit for ESG Reporting & Disclosure is where these leaders come to find solutions - and make decisions. As a partner, you’ll be part of the conversation as it’s happening, not after the fact. Request the partnership prospectus below to explore how you can participate. 

Interested in Speaking?

Submit an enquiry to explore opportunities to contribute to the agenda and share your insights with a senior ESG and sustainability-focused audience. 

Agenda

17-18 February 2026

Day 1

Day 2

08:00

Arrival and registration

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Welcome to Country

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Welcome Address from Impact X

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Chairperson’s opening address 

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Opening keynote: Scaling impact through science-based targets and credible climate transitions

  • Building science-aligned climate strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.

  • Addressing data gaps and stakeholder alignment through systematic reporting frameworks.

  • Leveraging ESG reporting outputs to enhance investor confidence and operational efficiency.

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09:30

Panel discussion: From voluntary to mandatory: compliance gap analysis and system upgrades for first time disclosures

  • What are the biggest challenges for organisations shifting from voluntary reporting to ASRS compliance, especially around financial materiality?

  • How do assurance requirements and higher quality standards change the way companies manage data governance, documentation, and disclosure?

  • What system upgrades or technology investments are most effective in helping first-time reporters’ close compliance gaps?

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Panel discussion: Understanding ASRS 2: first-time reporting essentials

  • How can boards ensure effective oversight of Stage 1 Scope 1 & 2 reporting?

  • How should climate risk be integrated into corporate governance frameworks?

  • How can directors manage liability exposure and implement board-level safeguards?

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10:40

Panel discussion: Building cross-functional teams that deliver

  • How to execute Group 2 final-phase and Group 3 early-stage compliance?

  • How to deliver compliance without existing sustainability teams?

  • How to plan resources and budgets for mandatory ESG implementation?

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Morning networking break

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Making ESG reporting work: practical tools for better data

  • Simplifying ESG data collection and management for teams

  • Ensuring consistency and reliability in reporting processes

  • Using reporting platforms to support decision-making and transparency

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12:30

Networking Session

In this fun, interactive session, you’ll meet fellow attendees and speakers in quick two-minute bursts to exchange contacts and lay the groundwork for deeper connections and collaboration throughout the rest of the event.

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01:00

Lunch

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02:00

Case Study: Managing climate risk in the insurance/health sector from Group 1 reporter

  • Using climate scenario analysis to identify and prioritise climate risks and opportunities.

  • Integrating climate risk into existing risk management practices.

  • Qualitative vs Quantitative assessments, do we have the data?

  • Assessing climate resilience and key lessons.

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02:30

Keynote: Harnessing AI for next-generation ESG disclosure 

  • Data automation: streamlining data capture and validation across complex value chains.

  • Smart benchmarking: delivering rapid, accurate peer and sector comparisons to guide disclosure.

  • Insight generation: applying advanced analytics to strengthen materiality and risk assessment.

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Keynote: Insights and lessons from a global Group 1 early adopter

  • Navigating data collection, assurance processes, and system implementation challenges.

  • Building cross-departmental engagement and embedding compliance into operations.

  • Creating stakeholder value and competitive advantage through early ESG adoption.

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Afternoon networking break

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Panel discussion: Data integrity and assurance: building credible ESG reporting systems

  • How to ensure data governance for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness?

  • How to validate and control data quality across complex structures?

  • How to manage third-party data and supply chain reliability?

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04:40

Interactive session: Roundtable Challenges in ESG Reporting & Disclosure

Join peers in focused, small-group discussions tackling the toughest ESG reporting and disclosure issues. Each table will explore a specific challenge, share experiences, and generate practical ideas. Insights will be captured live on screen, with short report-backs to ensure key takeaways are shared across the room.


Key Takeaways:

  • Examine practical strategies for maintaining data integrity and assurance.

  • Explore approaches to avoid greenwashing in reporting.

  • Discuss the role of AI and technology in ESG reporting.

  • Identify ways to build investor and stakeholder trust through credible disclosures.

  • Connect with peers to share experiences and generate actionable ideas.

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05:40

Closing Keynote: Cross-Border ESG reporting requirements: Practical Guidance for Australian Companies

  • Aligning with EU CSRD and IFRS S1/S2 requirements for international operations.

  • Implementing multi-jurisdictional reporting processes and governance systems.

  • Building data collection and assurance capabilities for global compliance requirements.


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Close remarks from day one

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Evening networking drinks

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