James Balik-Meacher

Director, Climate and Nature Advisory – Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific


Biography

James is based in our Sydney office and leads our Climate & Nature Advisory services across APAC, helping companies measure, report and improve their climate & nature impact, exposure and opportunities.

He supports companies in understanding their exposure to emerging climate and nature risks, for reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), as well as developing the strategies to mitigate, manage and adapt to those risks.

James also has expertise in value chain greenhouse gas assessments and developing transition plans for organisations across multiple sectors. James has worked with multiple companies in setting the Science-Based Targets Initiative to validate carbon reduction targets and developed the strategies needed to achieve them.

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  • Beautiful winding road across the Innes National Park with car at sunset time
    Insight

    03 September 2026

    4 minutes read

    Same rules, different realities: Australia's first ASRS assurance cycle and what it taught us

    by James Balik-Meacher, Ashleigh Turner, Sushmika Shetty


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  • Beautiful unique beach landscape of popular Sunshine Coast region, Queensland, Australia
    Insight

    28 August 2026

    5 minutes read

    New climate change projections: What CMIP7 means for companies assessing climate risk

    by James Balik-Meacher, Yinpeng Li, Nuzhah Tarsoo, Emma Elbaum


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  • News

    05 August 2026

    3 minutes read

    SLR response to TNFD consultation on LEAP guidance refinement and scenario analysis

    by Nina Clark, Romana Thefs, James Balik-Meacher


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  • Three Sisters Blue Mountains Australia at sunrise
    Insight

    29 July 2026

    3 minutes read

    What is a transition plan? A practical guide

    by Emma Elbaum, James Balik-Meacher


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  • Aerial view of a forest with a stream curving through through the trees
    Insight

    02 July 2026

    5 minutes read

    SSP1-1.9 vs SSP1-2.6: Rigid interpretation of the AASB S2 requirements is wasting time, resources and damaging confidence

    by James Balik-Meacher


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  • Insight

    23 June 2026

    8 minutes read

    Key strengths and gaps in Australia’s National Climate Scenario Guidance: What this means for your analysis

    by Henry Partridge, James Balik-Meacher


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  • Insight

    31 March 2026

    5 minutes read

    Part 1: Demystifying the ‘L’ in the TNFD LEAP Approach

    by Genevieve Sew, Shan Min Tan, James Balik-Meacher


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  • Ariel view of rocky coastline with colourful sand beside ocean with waves
    Insight

    16 March 2026

    3 minutes read

    Mandatory climate reporting in Australia: What we can learn from Group 1

    by James Balik-Meacher, Genevieve Sew


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