Australian Businesses Driving Sustainability
The Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia) is the national peak body representing forward-thinking companies and organisations that are working towards the transition to a sustainable Australia. Our mission is to accelerate this transition by making sustainable business more successful.
We are the Australian partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Previously known as Sustainable Business Australia, our members come from all sectors and industries, representing more than 150,000 employees across Australia.
Our members believe that by integrating social and environmental impacts with financial results, business lowers its risk profile, makes better decisions and creates the solutions needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Recording now available | SB13 and the anti-ESG backlash: what it means for Australian business
The recording is now available for BCSDA’s recent special edition of LANDSCAPE exploring the Texas SB13 case and its implications for Australian business.
In this session, Andrew Petersen was joined by David Levine, Cofounder and President of the American Sustainable Business Network, and Ilona Millar, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin, for a practical discussion on one of the most prominent anti-ESG cases in the United States.
The session examined:
- what SB13 is and how it operates
- what the court decided, and why
- what the ruling changes — and what it does not
- what Australian companies, boards and advisers should take from the case
Rather than treating the issue as political theatre, the discussion focused on the legal reasoning, commercial implications and practical governance lessons for business.
Watch the recording here.
Our Work
We advocate for sustainable policy in Australia, represent our members on the global stage and partner with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations to deliver on our six key work programs: Cities & Mobility, Energy and Climate Change; Food & Nature; Redefining Value; People & Society; and Circular Economy.
SB13 and the Anti-ESG Backlash: What It Means for Australian Business | BCSDA LANDSCAPE
BCSDA EXCHANGE | From signals to decisions: leadership priorities for a more volatile 2026 | 16MAR26
LANDSCAPE (Feb 2026) | Climate, Nature, People & Corporate Performance — 60-minute Policy Briefing
Member Spotlight
OneFortyOne is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Review reflecting a year of disciplined performance and strategic investment. In 2025 OneFortyOne delivered strong financial results, advanced its climate commitments, and continued its engagement with the communities where they live and work. Now in its 13th year of operation, OneFortyOne continues to build on its firm foundation, delivering long-term value for stakeholders.
Read more here.
BCSD Australia creates the business case for sustainability through the development of tools, research and business models. These scalable science-based solutions deliver measurable impact and enable our members to engage at the highest level, influencing the agenda as well as demonstrating leadership.
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