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On March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) announced a series of free in-person workshops to help smaller and mid-size companies prepare for mandatory sustainability reporting requirements. The joint initiative targets companies beginning their sustainability reporting journey, particularly those preparing to commence reporting for financial years commencing on or after 1 July 2026. The workshops complement ASIC's recently released e-learning modules on sustainability reporting core concepts. Delivered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the workshops feature expert-led presentations, discussions and practical activities covering climate science basics, climate-related physical risks, transition risks, and climate-related opportunities. Participants will include employees, directors, shareholders, creditors and owners of small-to-medium businesses seeking to enhance their understanding of foundational sustainability reporting concepts. The workshops are scheduled across four Australian cities in May 2025: Melbourne (12 May, 9am to 12:45pm), Brisbane (14 May, 9am to 12:45pm), Sydney (19 May, 9am to 12:45pm), and Perth (26 May, 9am to 12:45pm). ASIC has developed eight educational modules covering the Corporations Act climate-related disclosure requirements, climate change introduction, physical and transition risks, opportunities, emissions accounting, scenario analysis, and governance and risk management. Companies should register their interest early as places are limited. Registration deadlines vary by location: Melbourne (20 April), Brisbane (20 April), Sydney (27 April), and Perth (4 May). ASIC notes it will adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach to supervision and enforcement as the new requirements are phased in. Additional resources including Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting and AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures educational materials are available online.