The Third Wheel Podcast Series: ESG In Australia Episode 24 – Start At The Source

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

In this episode, Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are joined by Kathryn Pacey, environment and planning partner to discuss HSF's report on Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia...

AustraliaEnvironment

Timothy Stutt

Melanie Debenham

Kathryn Pacey

Episode 24 – Start at the source

In this episode, Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are joined by Kathryn Pacey, environment and planning partner to discuss HSF's report on Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia, and the long road for businesses assessing their supply chain and how to balance immediate pressures with long term ambition. 60% of our report's survey respondents, comprising more than 100 business leaders, say their company has a net zero commitment ranging between now and 2050, but 40% say the commitments don't reflect Scope 3 emissions in the value chain. Given regulatory uncertainty and inconsistency was cited as the only barrier unique to Australia, Kathryn discusses the swathe of regulatory changes facing businesses and their goals for emissions reduction and environmental protection.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The Third Wheel Podcast Series: ESG In Australia Episode 24 – Start At The Source

Episode 24 – Start at the source

Related Articles

New South Wales–No Shortcuts On Scope 3: High Court Puts Scope 3 Emissions Back On The Table For Resource Projects

The High Court, Scope 3 GHG Emissions And What It Means For Development Applications

Australia Begins Public Consultation On Draft Evaluation Statement On The Use And Introduction Of PFAS

Scope 3 In Scope: High Court Of Australia’s First Climate Decision Confirms Greenhouse Gas Considerations Include Scope 3 Emissions And Clarifies The Scope Of The Assessment Of Likely Impacts

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2026

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

Environmental, Social and Governance

Environment

See more popular content from

EPBC Act Reforms: Consultation On Proposed Regulations To Support Final Tranche Of Reforms

New South Wales: Data Centre Guidelines Published

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2026

Corrs High Vis: Episode 62 - Power, Planning & Data Centres - Inside NSW’s New Guidelines (Podcast)

New South Wales–No Shortcuts On Scope 3: High Court Puts Scope 3 Emissions Back On The Table For Resource Projects

Scope 3 In Scope: High Court Of Australia’s First Climate Decision Confirms Greenhouse Gas Considerations Include Scope 3 Emissions And Clarifies The Scope Of The Assessment Of Likely Impacts

A New Climate For Financial Reporting: Mandatory Sustainability Disclosure Obligations

EU Commission Publishes The Risk Classification Under The EUDR

UN Special Rapporteur On The Human Right To A Clean, Healthy, And Sustainable Environment Intervenes In Proceedings In An Australian First

Amendments To Facilitate Project Delivery In Queensland