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One of the first questions in emissions reporting sounds simple: What exactly is “the organisation” we are reporting on?...
27/08/2026

One of the first questions in emissions reporting sounds simple: What exactly is “the organisation” we are reporting on?

In practice, this can become surprisingly complicated. Parent companies. Subsidiaries. Joint ventures. Trusts. Leased assets. Outsourced operations. International entities. Different levels of operational and financial control.

Get the organisational boundary wrong and everything that follows can be affected, including your emissions inventory, Scope 1 and 2 calculations, Scope 3 assessment and ultimately your climate disclosures.

And with AASB S2, getting the reporting boundary right is increasingly important.

I’ve put together this 10-step guide to setting organisational boundaries for emissions reporting. Swipe through the carousel for the full 10-step guide.

How confident are you that your organisation has clearly defined and documented its emissions reporting boundary?

One of the most rewarding parts of building Orka Advisory has been partnering with organisations that want sustainabilit...
26/08/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of building Orka Advisory has been partnering with organisations that want sustainability to become part of how they operate, not simply something they report on.

Our work with Commonwealth Games Australia is a great example.

We were initially engaged to help CGA develop its ESG Strategy, beginning with an important question: What sustainability issues actually matter most to the organisation, its stakeholders and its future?

To answer that, we undertook a comprehensive materiality assessment, bringing together stakeholder consultation, media analysis, policy review and broader ESG trends to identify and prioritise the issues most relevant to CGA.

From there, we worked closely with the leadership team to translate those findings into a practical ESG strategy, including clear priorities, objectives, initiatives and a roadmap for implementation.

For me, this is where ESG strategy becomes valuable.

It is not about producing a long list of aspirations. It is about understanding what matters, determining where an organisation can genuinely make a difference, and creating a pathway that people across the organisation can actually own and implement.

And our relationship with CGA hasn't stopped with the strategy.

We've continued partnering with the organisation on further initiatives as it embeds sustainability into its thinking, governance and activities. That ongoing relationship is something I'm particularly proud of.

Sport has an enormous ability to influence people and communities. It also brings unique environmental, social and governance considerations, from events and travel to procurement, inclusion, community impact, partnerships and legacy.

Helping an organisation such as Commonwealth Games Australia navigate those issues has been a fantastic opportunity for Orka Advisory.

Swipe through to see more about the project and how we approached it.

63% of companies still don't have net zero targets covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3. That gap matters. Scope 3 is where the re...
13/08/2026

63% of companies still don't have net zero targets covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

That gap matters. Scope 3 is where the real exposure usually sits - often 70%+ of a company's total footprint - yet it's the piece most organisations leave out of their targets.

Why does this keep happening?

- Data quality across the value chain is genuinely hard
- Ownership of supplier emissions is unclear
- Many targets were set to look credible, not to be deliverable

For investors, lenders, and boards, an incomplete target isn't a technicality - it's a signal of how seriously transition risk is being managed.

If your net zero commitment doesn't cover Scope 3, it's not yet a complete plan.

Some projects are particularly rewarding because their impact continues well beyond the initial engagement.My work with ...
13/08/2026

Some projects are particularly rewarding because their impact continues well beyond the initial engagement.

My work with the Governance Institute of Australia has been one of those.

What began with an invitation to develop and deliver an inaugural ESG short course grew into a much broader collaboration focused on building practical ESG and sustainability capability for directors, executives and governance professionals across Australia.

Through Orka Advisory, I have had the opportunity to develop and deliver:

- A comprehensive ESG Short Course
- A dedicated Sustainability Reporting Short Course
- An ESG Micro-credential
- In-person ESG workshops in Melbourne and Sydney

One of the things I am most proud of is that these programs were designed to make sustainability practical.

ESG and sustainability reporting can quickly become a maze of standards, acronyms and regulatory requirements. The objective was never simply to explain the frameworks. It was to help leaders understand what they mean for governance, strategy, risk, reporting and real-world decision-making.

It has also been incredibly rewarding to move from developing the course content to standing in a room with participants, challenging ideas, working through practical scenarios and hearing the different perspectives that experienced directors and executives bring to the conversation.

There is still a significant capability journey ahead for Australian organisations as sustainability and climate-related reporting continue to evolve. I'm pleased that Orka Advisory can play a small part in helping leaders navigate it.

Swipe through the case study to see what we delivered.

For many organisations, Scope 3 emissions are where the real challenge begins.Unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2, Scope 3 extend...
06/08/2026

For many organisations, Scope 3 emissions are where the real challenge begins.

Unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2, Scope 3 extends beyond your own operations into your entire value chain. It often represents 70–95% of an organisation's total emissions, yet it's usually the most difficult to understand, measure and manage.

The good news?

You don't need to solve everything at once.

I created this 10-step guide to provide a practical roadmap for organisations starting or strengthening their Scope 3 journey. Whether you're preparing for AASB S2, responding to investor expectations, or simply building a more mature sustainability program, these are the steps I consistently recommend.

The organisations making the most progress aren't those with perfect data. They're the ones with a clear methodology, strong governance, and a commitment to improving data quality year after year.

What does ESG look like for a mortgage broker?When people think about sustainability, financial services isn't always th...
05/08/2026

What does ESG look like for a mortgage broker?

When people think about sustainability, financial services isn't always the first industry that comes to mind.

But the reality is that lenders, brokers and financial advisers all have an important role to play in influencing more sustainable outcomes.

That's why we were excited to partner with Daydream Home Loans to develop a practical ESG Framework tailored specifically to the mortgage broking industry.

Rather than creating a document that would sit on a shelf, our focus was on building something that could be embedded into the business, including:
✅ A practical ESG strategy aligned to the organisation's purpose
✅ Benchmarking against leading Australian financial institutions
✅ Responsible lending and governance considerations
✅ Opportunities to promote sustainable home ownership and energy-efficient housing

The result is a framework that positions Daydream Home Loans for the future while supporting better outcomes for clients, communities and the environment.

Thank you to Doug and the entire Daydream Home Loans team for trusting Orka Advisory to support this important piece of work.

As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, ESG is becoming relevant for organisations of every size and across every industry, not just listed companies.

If your organisation is looking to develop an ESG strategy, prepare for sustainability reporting, strengthen governance, or simply understand where to begin, we'd love to have a conversation.

📖 Swipe through the case study to see how we helped.

Strong governance is not simply a compliance requirement. It is a business performance advantage.Research highlighted by...
31/07/2026

Strong governance is not simply a compliance requirement. It is a business performance advantage.

Research highlighted by Harvard Business Review suggests that firms with strong governance can achieve 23% higher profitability, alongside reduced financial risk. Why?

Because effective governance supports:

• clearer decision-making and accountability
• stronger oversight of strategic and emerging risks
• greater investor and stakeholder confidence
• earlier identification of operational and ethical issues
• better alignment between leadership, culture and long-term value creation

Good governance does not slow an organisation down. Done well, it enables leaders to make faster, better-informed and more defensible decisions.

The real question for boards and executives is not whether governance structures exist, but whether they are actively improving the quality of decisions and outcomes.

Excited to share a recent case study from my work with Australian College of Business Intelligence.I partnered with ACBI...
30/07/2026

Excited to share a recent case study from my work with Australian College of Business Intelligence.

I partnered with ACBI to design and deliver a comprehensive Climate Reporting Fundamentals Course - built to build student and industry capability in climate risk reporting, Australian and global disclosure requirements, and the practical steps organisations need to take to become climate-ready.

This engagement is part of ACBI's broader commitment to equipping students and professionals with the skills needed to navigate the fast-moving ESG landscape, and it's exactly the kind of work I love doing - combining technical depth with real-world application.

Swipe through to see what we delivered and hear from the ACBI team 👉

$1 trillion.That's the potential hit to the global economy from climate-related transition risks over the next five year...
23/07/2026

$1 trillion.

That's the potential hit to the global economy from climate-related transition risks over the next five years, according to CDP.

Transition risk isn't hypothetical - it's the cost of policy shifts, changing regulation, market repricing, and stranded assets as economies move toward net zero. Companies and portfolios that haven't stress-tested for it are exposed, whether they've priced that in or not.

The organisations getting ahead of this aren't just managing downside - they're identifying where the transition creates opportunity too.

Is your portfolio or business ready for what's coming?

Helping an entire sector move from ambition to action.One of the projects I'm particularly proud of was partnering with ...
23/07/2026

Helping an entire sector move from ambition to action.

One of the projects I'm particularly proud of was partnering with the City of Sydney to deliver an Electrification Masterclass for its Sustainable Destination Partnership.

The audience wasn't just one organisation. It brought together hotels, venues, museums and tourism operators who are all navigating the transition to a lower-carbon future.

Our objective was simple: Make electrification practical.

Rather than focusing on theory, we explored:
• Practical pathways for replacing gas-powered systems
• Real Australian case studies and lessons learned
• Business benefits beyond emissions, including operational efficiency and resilience
• Tools and resources participants could immediately apply within their own organisations

The best part of this work wasn't delivering another presentation. It was seeing organisations learn from each other, ask difficult questions and leave with greater confidence about what comes next.

At Orka Advisory, we believe sustainability capability building isn't about ticking compliance boxes. It's about giving people the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to make better decisions.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this initiative a success.

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