KPMG first to invest in carbon credits funding climate action to help save koalas from extinction

"KPMG Australia became the first organisation to purchase 18 000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative, a project that restores koala habitats while driving climate action", announced the advisory group on 07/04/2026.

"KPMG Australia’s investment pays a premium for high-integrity carbon credits, recognising the unique biodiversity benefits and supporting First Nations’ engagement in caring for Country."

The Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative, launched in 2022, is a collaboration between the World Wide Fund for Nature Australia, WWF-Australia, and leading carbon farming service provider Climate Friendly. It includes Indigenous partners, local landowners, and is supported by the New South Wales government and HP Inc.

"The initiative began by planting 177 800 trees across 135 hectares in northern New South Wales, a region critical for endangered koalas", KPMG explains. "The impact is tangible — some trees now stand over 3 meters tall, creating corridors that reconnect fragmented habitats and allow koalas to move safely. Income from carbon…