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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.

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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. 

Events

  • Better Futures Forum 2024
    Better Futures Forum 2024
    Better Futures Forum 2024
    Tue, 10 Sept
    Acton
    Acton, McCoy Cct, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
    Acton, McCoy Cct, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
    Better Futures Australia will host the Better Futures Forum 2024 in Canberra, September 10 - 11.
  • Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 workshop
    Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 workshop
    Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 workshop
    Tue, 10 Sept
    Sydney
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    Held over two days, this course will enable you to prepare a report that is in accordance with the GRI Standards 2021.
  • Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 module
    Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 module
    Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 module
    Thu, 12 Sept
    Sydney
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    This course provides an in-depth overview and analysis of how to report on human rights with the GRI Standards 2021.
  • Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting module
    Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting module
    Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting module
    Fri, 13 Sept
    Sydney
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia
    This course is aimed at sustainability professionals who want to get a better understanding of how the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could be integrated into sustainability reporting practices or are trying to embed the SDGs into sustainability reports.

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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.

SERVICES
Videos

Fiona Wain Oration 2024 with Professor John Daley
Fiona Wain Oration 2024 with Professor John Daley

Fiona Wain Oration 2024 with Professor John Daley

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Unearthing the Soil as Biodiversity

Unearthing the Soil as Biodiversity

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BCSDA | The ESG Quarter Launch: Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

BCSDA | The ESG Quarter Launch: Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

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Member Spotlight
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ANL, a shipping company under the CMA CGM Group that specialises in moving cargo to and from Oceania and beyond, announces today, in line with National Tree Day their new sustainability initiative – Rebuilding Koala Habitats.

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This initiative involves the collaboration with Australian non-for-profit Koala Clancy Foundation. The Koala Clancy Foundation is an organisation focused on supporting the wild Koala population of the Western Plains of Victoria, they seek to do this by protecting and enhancing the natural environment. This project aligns with The CMA CGM Group’s continuous commitment to ‘Act for Planet’ and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 - ‘Life on Land’ through ANL’s planned investment of time, people and support into Rebuilding Koala Habitats.  Read more here.

MEMBERSHIP
Our Members

Our members come from all sectors, including business, industry, finance, education, public and philanthropic.  This cross-sectoral membership allows us to truly drive systemic transformation, debate and action.

RESOURCES
Resources

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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