Mandatory climate reporting – beyond disclosure, using the ASRS to improve building resilience

Mandatory climate‑related reporting in Australia places new expectations on organisations, with the built environment playing a significant role in meeting these requirements.

As climate extremes intensify, facility operations are increasingly exposed to risks that current industry processes are not fully equipped to manage. Applying the principles of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) offers Facility Managers a practical pathway to strengthen asset performance, embed climate resilience, and transition from reactive problem‑solving to proactive risk management.

By integrating structured processes, data‑led insights, and resilience‑focused thinking into core operations, Facility Managers can become key drivers of long‑term, climate‑resilient facility performance.