
About the IX ESG Reporting & Disclosure Summit

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

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Doug Niven
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Auditing & Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)

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Antony Sprigg
Director Climate Finance Programs; Board Member
NSW Treasury; Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD)

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Christian Gergis
Head of Policy
Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Sophie Cruickshank
Head of Sustainability
Essential Energy

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Cathlin Thurbon
Head of Sustainability
AGL Australia

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Belinda Keeffe
Group Head of Sustainability
Asahi

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David Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer
Science-based Targets Initiative

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Su-Fern Tan
Head of ESG – Pacific Region
CBRE

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Gina Pavlovic
Head of Sustainability
Endeavour Energy

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Alice Kuepper
Head of Sustainability
Winning Group

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David Young
Director of Sustainability
Accor

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Chris Nunn
General Manager ESG
The Living Company (Scape, RTL Co, Aveo)

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Steve Ford
Former Head of Sustainability and Energy
The GPT Group

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Mark Rowland
Chief Collaboration Officer
Roceteer

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Luke Chalmers
Principal, ESG Performance and Reporting
ORICA

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Ruth Madden
ESG Manager
Port of Newcastle

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Silvia Zini
Senior Planner, Net Zero Strategy
Sydney Water

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Rebecca Gunn
Senior Manager ESG
AIA

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Benjamine Duncan
Head of Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Universal Store

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Kanu Priya
Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Risk Management
ResMed

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Cara Turnley
Sustainability Reporting, Risk and Governance Manager
Toll Group

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Karen McWilliam
Sustainability and Business Reform Leader
Chartered Accountants

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John Wilkinson
Sustainability Governance Principal
Telstra

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Mark Jones
Executive Manager Sustainability
nbn™ Australia

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Nicole Bennett
ESG Manager
Lorna Jane

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Aaron Reid
General Manager, Social Sustainability
Ventia

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Aeveen Kirby
Sustainability Manager - Human Rights
SunRice

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Andrew Scerri
Group Manager, Sustainability
Centuria

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Clint Wilson
Director, Sustainability Disclosures
CSL

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Nayanisha Samarakoon
Head of Policy & Advocacy
Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA)

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Amelia Dwyer
Senior Associate – Sustainability
Clean Energy Finance Corporation

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Michael Lambden
Former Head of Sustainable Futures
Melbourne Water

Why Attend?

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

Learn from early adopters to reduce greenwashing and compliance risks.

Strengthen ESG data and supply chain reporting frameworks.

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

Build investor and stakeholder confidence through credible reporting.

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
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Industry & Manufacturing
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Mining & Resources
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Energy & Carbon
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Agriculture
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Design & Construction
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Building & Infrastructure
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Retail & Hospitality
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Banking & Investment
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Chief Executive Officers
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Chief Sustainability Officers
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Chief Risk Officers
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Chief Financial Officers
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Finance Directors and Chief Investment Officers
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Net Zero
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Energy Transition
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Corporate Sustainability
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Founders & Entrepreneurs
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Academics & Educators
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Learning & Development
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HR, Diversity & Inclusion
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Senior Representative from Global Reporting Initiative

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Close remarks from day one

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Evening networking drinks

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