The deadline to remove REDcycle soft plastics logos has passed—making any “Return to Store” packaging non-compliant from July 1, 2025. APCO and the ACCC are cracking down, and businesses using outdated labels now face legal and reputational risk.

This article examines the relationship between soil health, carbon sequestration, and Australia’s carbon credit frameworks. It covers how current schemes like the ACCU and FullCAM operate, the limitations they impose on landholders, the unintended impacts on land use and biodiversity, and the emerging opportunities in biodiversity credits and holistic land management.

Sustainability reporting delivers more than compliance—it provides real commercial value. This article explores how Australian businesses can use reporting to strengthen risk management, secure contracts, attract investors, and drive operational efficiency.

Australia’s mandatory climate and sustainability reporting is being phased in, with key deadlines now law. This article outlines the reporting requirements, timelines, and enforcement milestones that Australian businesses must meet to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Sustainability reporting is now a critical responsibility for Australian businesses navigating growing environmental, social, and governance expectations. This article explains what sustainability reporting means, how it differs from ESG, climate disclosure, and CSR, and highlights key frameworks shaping Australia’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps Australian businesses move beyond emissions numbers to real sustainability progress. SDM-X delivers LCAs that strengthen Measure, Reduce, and Get Certified strategies—turning environmental insights into business value.

Learn how Australian companies with $50M+ revenue and their suppliers can prepare in FY26 for mandatory sustainability reporting starting FY27. This guide outlines key compliance steps to stay ahead of ASIC’s requirements.

Choosing a business carbon footprint calculator? Here’s what Australian companies need to know. This guide explains what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose a calculator that supports compliance with ASIC reporting, Climate Active requirements, and industry-specific expectations—without unnecessary cost or complexity.

SDM-X’s Supply Chain Risk Diagnostics helps mid-sized businesses uncover carbon hotspots, ESG risks, and compliance gaps—before they become problems.

Climate Active carbon neutral certification is valuable—but often complex. SDM-X helps Australian businesses achieve certification faster, with less stress.