In-person event: Insights into Australia's most influential companies

​Join us as we explore how Australia and the world’s leading companies are defining the next era of corporate accountability and leadership.

​This exclusive invitation-only, in-person gathering will be hosted by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) during Climate Action Week Sydney 2026. 

​The high-level event will bring together senior leaders from business, government, investment and civil society to examine how Australia’s largest and most influential companies are performing on climate action, nature stewardship and human rights. Drawing on WBA’s newly released global benchmarks of the world’s 2,000 most influential companies, the session will highlight where Australian companies are demonstrating leadership — and where accelerated action is needed. 

​Date: Monday, 9 March 2026 

​Time: 3:00pm – 5:30pm

​Networking drinks and canapés to follow until 7:00pm, plus complimentary First Nations exhibition at Yiribana Gallery  

​Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales

​Naala Badu Building, Meers Hall, Level 2.  

​Guests will have the opportunity to engage with early insights from WBA’s latest assessments, alongside perspectives from Australian companies and leading experts. Full speaker details and the event program will be shared in the new year. 

​We look forward to welcoming you.

​Warm regards, WBA team