About sustainable finance in the NSW Government
We are committed to supporting and enabling sustainable finance.
We aim to make government operations more sustainable and position NSW as a hub for sustainable finance. This will attract investment, create jobs, and help build a prosperous economy.
This webpage brings together policies, data and news on NSW Government’s sustainable finance activities.
What is sustainable finance?
The NSW Government defines sustainable finance as the integration of sustainability considerations – that is, environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters – into economic and financial decision-making. This helps mitigate risks and realise opportunities for the lasting benefit of society.
This is aligned with the European Commission’s definition of sustainable finance.
NSW sustainability plans and progress
Find the policies, programs and data that underpin the state’s sustainability commitments. They inform our environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey.
NSW Government sustainable debt and investment
Learn how the NSW Government considers stewardship, ESG and sustainability as part of our debt and investment management. Find out about the Sustainability Bond Programme.
Sustainable finance knowledge hub
Learn more about sustainable finance and discover how you can invest in sustainable outcomes in NSW.
Latest sustainable finance news
New tool to support transparent consideration of climate change in planning decisions of large-emitting projects
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its finalised NSW Guide for Large Emitters, to clarify requirements for large-emitting projects and support transparent consideration of climate change in planning decisions.
Announcement of $2 billion in funding to support Australian smelters to produce green aluminium
The Australian Government is investing $2 billion to support Australian smelters to produce green aluminium.
T-Corp increased Sustainability bond by A$ 1.5B
T-Corp has increased the 4.75% 20 Septermber 2035 Sustainability bond by A$1.5 billion at a yield of 5.425%.
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