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The Action Exchange is a thought leadership, research and stakeholder engagement agency specialising in sustainability, finance and technology.

  • Accelerating foreign investment in Australia’s energy transition

    A new attitude of Net Zero Exceptionalism is emerging Australian policy, regulatory and investment settings, according to this report published by Clayton Utz in partnership with The Action Exchange.

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  • A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution

    A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution

    This radical new approach to understanding marine pollution is the product of a two-year engagement with a global group of scientific, policy, business and NGO stakeholders.

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  • In conversation with Australian agribusiness leaders

    Agribusiness is a critical, yet overlooked, part of the energy transition. This series of interviews aims to progress conversations between investors, producers and regulators.

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    ESG implementation challenges in Australia’s finance sector

    Actionable insights for finance executives on workforce and skills, integrating ESG into commercial decision-making, and looming governance challenges.

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  • Bubbles

    Can Australia’s hydrogen dream become a reality?

    This thought leadership report, written by The Action Exchange and published by AFRIntelligence and Westpac, asks: Is it time for a reality check of Australia’s green hydrogen ambitions?

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  • A user guide to ESG thought leadership

    Lead the conversation with informative, thought-provoking and timely analysis. Our practical guide shows you where to begin.

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We develop unique and engaging thought leadership programs that combine editorial nous with in-depth research and data analysis.

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  • Events, curated briefings and convening stakeholders

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Bridge the gap between your in-house insights and external communications.

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We translate your actions into impactful thought leadership to influence outcomes and lead public debate.

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We convene stakeholders in two-way conversations that generate actionable insights and real-world progress.

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Accelerating foreign investment in Australia’s energy transition
Accelerating foreign investment in Australia’s energy transition

A new attitude of Net Zero Exceptionalism is emerging in Australian policy, regulatory and investment settings, according to this report published by Clayton Utz in partnership with The Action Exchange.

Natural capital liquidity: The co-benefits of landscape hydration
Natural capital liquidity: The co-benefits of landscape hydration

Carolyn Hall, Chief Executive Officer of The Mulloon Institute, speaks to The Action Exchange about the potential for landscape rehydration to build natural capital.

A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution
A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution

This radical new approach to understanding marine pollution is the product of a two-year engagement with a global group of scientific, policy, business and NGO stakeholders.

Nature and Net Zero: Investing in agriculture
Nature and Net Zero: Investing in agriculture

The Action Exchange asks award-winning cattle and seedstock producer Prue Bondfield about the changing nature of investing in agriculture and how primary producers are adapting to a market looking to capitalise on natural assets.