Change Ready is passionate about enabling the future viability of businesses by supporting them to understand their carbon emissions, set goals, work with value chain partners, take action to decarbonise, and ultimately transition to Nature Positive.

The economy is at a turning point. The science of climate change is clear, and it’s supported by increasing mandatory obligations and responsibilities of Corporations. Business leaders across all disciplines must mobilise and become change-ready to tackle the transition.

Pressure is mounting on businesses of all sizes from all angles as change is forced by customers, employees, shareholders, investors, supply chains, and competitors. 

Small and medium businesses must be Change Ready. These smaller businesses drive >50% of GDP* within the Australian economy and many are part of the value chains of Large corporations which are impacted by mandatory reporting on direct and indirect emissions commencing from 1 July 2024. For Large corporates to understand their indirect (or Scope 3) emissions, smaller businesses must provide their emissions data well ahead of their reporting commencement dates in 2025, 2026, and beyond.

We need all parts of the business community to drive the momentum to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2050, and ultimately strive for Nature Positive outcomes.

*ABS Australian Industry, Table 5 May 2023, and ASBFEO calculations, private sector industry.