Expert interview: What new ESG reporting requirements mean for the infrastructure sector
In an insightful discussion featuring Ricky Bridge, Group Executive General Manager for Sustainability and Environment, Downer, Ken Lunty Technical Director and National Lead for Sustainability, Arcadis, Ben Hale Sustainability Lead, Gamuda Australia, and Isabella Levi, Principal – Financial Services, Climate & Sustainability, Oliver Wyman, explored the significant changes surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in the infrastructure sector. The shift from voluntary to mandatory ESG disclosures is a central theme, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, where new regulations are reshaping the landscape for sustainability in infrastructure.
The conversation highlights the urgency for infrastructure firms to integrate comprehensive ESG strategies, improve data management, and upskill leadership to meet these new challenges and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly changing landscape.