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

  • The era of digital complexity in Australian energy, utilities and infrastructure

    The era of digital complexity in Australian energy, utilities and infrastructure

    Traditional risk and procurement models fall short in Australia’s new era of digitally connected infrastructure, energy and utilities, thanks to increasing regulatory demands, governance requirements and sophisticated cyber risks.

  • Doing Business in Asia

    Doing business in global markets demands careful preparation. Asialink Business, Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability, has published this series of essential guides for Australian businesses exporting to and investing in Asia.

  • Rethinking Private Equity in Challenging Markets

    Private equity faces tough market conditions, with IPOs and exits becoming more challenging. This new report explores the ways in which PE firms are adapting to a changed economic environment.

  • Putting AI Governance into Practice

    CPA Ontario's new report on building trust in new frontiers, supported by The Action Exchange, examines the promise and perils for business of procuring and using AI responsibly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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Content and events for real-world impact

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

Stakeholder engagement and consensus-building

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

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