Sustainability Reporting Round Table Sessions

Are you passionate about sustainability? Sustainability reporting requirements begin rolling out across Australia and many businesses are asking questions about this reporting.

If your business will be reporting under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards from 1 July 2026 — or you supply to businesses that do — this working group has been designed to help you prepare.

Council are seeking Expressions of Interest from 10 to 12 businesses who would like to join a working group.

Sessions will be facilitated by Mariyam Sayers, founder of Kandu Sustainability and held fortnightly in-person, each 1.5-hour session combines expert guidance with peer discussion to help businesses build internal capability and develop practical next steps. 

The three sessions will run on Wednesday 15 July, Wednesday 29 July and Wednesday 12 August 2026 at the Greater Dandenong Council, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. The cost for two participants for three sessions will be $117. The program has been subsidised by Greater Dandenong Council to support local business readiness.

What participants will gain?

• A gap analysis of reporting readiness
• Practical capability building in a priority area
• A tailored action plan for implementation
• Connections with peers navigating similar reporting requirements and supply chain pressures

Who should attend?

Designed for medium-to-large businesses across Greater Dandenong and Melbourne’s south east preparing for sustainability reporting requirements, including:

• Group 2 entities reporting from 1 July 2026
• Group 3 entities reporting from 1 July 2027
• Suppliers responding to sustainability data requests from larger customers

Businesses are encouraged to send two participants from different functions to support cross-functional implementation.

What the sessions cover?

• Session 1: Where do I start?
  Understand the reporting landscape and complete a gap analysis of your organisation’s reporting readiness.
• Session 2 — What do I need to focus on?
  Build capability in a key focus area selected by the cohort, including:
  •    Scope 1 and 2 emissions
  •    Climate-related risks and opportunities
  •    Year-one disclosure and assurance readiness
• Session 3 — How do I make this happen?
  Develop an action plan with clear responsibilities, immediate next steps, and peer feedback.

How to Apply

Please provide the following information via email to sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au

• Business name and sector
• Reporting status
• What is prompting your application
• Names/role positions of two participants

Please note: Applications close 15 June 2026. Selected businesses will be notified by Monday 22 June.

For more information

If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Business team via sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au or 8571 155.