2025 Australian Dialogue on Sustainability Governance

The UN Global Compact Network Australia’s Dialogue on Sustainability Governance is Australia’s annual multi-sector, multi stakeholder forum dedicated to advancing the Australian anti-bribery and corruption agenda.

The 2025 Dialogue will take address the theme of “Accelerating ESG demands in critical minerals, renewable energy and green metals.” The discussion aims to provide fresh insights into how transparency, accountability and anti-corruption measures are necessary to strengthen good governance and to ensure that the race toward a greener future remains both sustainable and equitable.

The Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) movement continues to rapidly re-shape the Australian and global business landscape. Bribery and corruption is a corrosive force that undermines sustainable development and progress towards achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. High profile examples of corruption continue to undermine progress in all three areas of ESG, also causing significant legal and reputational damage to businesses. The UN Secretary-General's Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals has outlined seven Guiding Principles and five Actionable Recommendations to embed equity and justice in the race to net-zero emissions. 

Complementing last year’s exploration of Overcoming corruption for people, planet and prosperity, the 2025 Dialogue will explore the ESG demands of the Australian boom in critical minerals, renewable energy and green metals. The Dialogue will have a particular focus on governance best practices to protect and advance your business interests. The event will provide an opportunity to hear from leading government agencies, business leaders, non-governmental organisations and academics. 

Dialogue sessions will address topics including: 

• The scale of opportunity and risk in the energy transition 

• Fair and responsible approaches to investments and finance 

• Transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures to ensure good governance. 

• Latest developments in Australia’s integrity frameworks, including foreign bribery reforms 

• Best practice governance approaches to integrate ESG strategies 

The event will be held under the Chatham House rule.

The 2024 Australian Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption has been made possible with the kind support of Allens.

Please note: UNGCNA participants are entitled to one complimentary ticket as part of their membership of the UN Global Compact Network Australia and the list will be reviewed to ensure eligibility. If participants would like to register any additional attendees, they will be required to purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate.