From hallandwilcox.com.au: Healthcare and education organizations must navigate increasingly stringent environmental, social, and governance requirements, influenced by factors such as U.S. government funding stipulations and Australian regulatory developments.

Mandatory sustainability and modern slavery reporting laws now require large entities to disclose their risks and practices surrounding these issues, with significant legal penalties for non-compliance or misleading claims.

Greenwashing, defined as misleading environmental claims, has become a major enforcement focus, emphasizing the need for accurate and transparent business practices.