Telstra releases its first corporate social responsibility report, analysing its impact, performance and future commitments to the community, environment, economy and industry.

Nike becomes the first in its industry to voluntarily disclose the names and locations of its 700 factories around the world.

A newly-elected Labor government calls on corporates to try harder to meet sustainability targets.

A federal senator says that CSR can no longer just be about philanthropy or charity, but has to become integral to the way that the corporate sector “does business”. 

Australia Cares, an organisation set up to boost corporate volunteering, closes its doors after five years.

Westpac launches a mentoring program described as the next evolution of CSR in Australia.

Shared Value grows in Australia

The business strategy designed to solve social issues profitably gains traction with a number of Australian corporates.

Two Australian companies are among 99 organisations expelled by the UN Global Compact.

Colorpak and Swan Services are among organisations shed by the worldwide CSR reporting program for failing to communicate on progress for at least two consecutive years.

Five Australian companies are named among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World at the World Economic Forum.

Westpac, ANZ Banking Group, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Stockland and Wesfarmers all make the top 100.

Nestlé offers up a $500,000 prize for organisations addressing challenges in nutrition, water, or rural development using shared value.

A federal cabinet reshuffle is labelled a “new dawn” for CSR under new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Experts say there is potential for the new cabinet to further CSR objectives for the first time.

The ninth annual review of the State of CSR in Australia and New Zealand is published.

The study finds that over half of the respondents support mandatory sustainability reporting. Meanwhile, for the first time Australian banks have fallen off the list of top 10 CSR companies.

Australia’s first federal Modern Slavery Act becomes law

Under the new law, businesses with turnovers of more than $100 million must report action taken to stamp out modern slavery in their supply chains. 

Some of Australia’s largest companies are making community engagement a top priority in a bid to remain competitive, new data shows.

Shared value and CSR sector call on business to use COVID crises to create change.

Experts say the current crisis is an opportunity for businesses and the whole of society to shift their thinking and demonstrate what change is possible.