The Anti-ESG Backlash in Action: Why the SB13 Case Matters for Australian Business

SB13, a Texas anti-ESG law, became one of the clearest examples of how ESG issues can move from public debate into investment restrictions, procurement settings and commercial consequences. While a US court has now blocked the law’s enforcement, the case has sent a strong signal to companies and investors well beyond Texas.

In this special LANDSCAPE session, David Levine, Cofounder & President of the American Sustainable Business Network, will share direct insight into the case and its broader intent. He will be joined by Ilona Millar, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin, who will help translate the legal and policy implications for Australian business.

This discussion will explore not only what happened in Texas, but why it matters for companies thinking about market access, climate-risk management, investor positioning and the wider anti-ESG backlash.

Who should attend

Leaders in sustainability, legal, policy, finance, risk, governance and external affairs.

What you’ll gain