---
title: "Check the sustainability report against the statutory contents list"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/climate-esg-and-sustainability-reporting/check-the-sustainability-report-against-the-statutory-contents-list"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A48-X20260927-1"
practice_area: "Climate, ESG & Sustainability Reporting"
tier: "green"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Check the sustainability report against the statutory contents list

> Draft a mapping table that pairs each requirement in the lawyer-approved checklist with the paragraph of the draft sustainability report that addresses it, and list requirements with no matching paragraph or answered…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Climate, ESG & Sustainability Reporting](https://ailawframework.com/practice/climate-esg-and-sustainability-reporting.md) |
| Human involvement | Green: AI drafts, lawyer checks |
| How AI is used | Draft a mapping table that pairs each requirement in the lawyer-approved checklist with the paragraph of the draft sustainability report that addresses it, and list requirements with no matching paragraph or answered only by a cross-reference. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm the requirement list is current for the entity's reporting year and cohort, decide whether each matched paragraph actually discharges the requirement, and resolve every item marked as covered only by cross-reference. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Draft a mapping table that pairs each requirement in the lawyer-approved checklist with the paragraph of the draft sustainability report that addresses it, and list requirements with no matching paragraph or answered only by a cross-reference.
- What the lawyer does: Confirm the requirement list is current for the entity's reporting year and cohort, decide whether each matched paragraph actually discharges the requirement, and resolve every item marked as covered only by cross-reference.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm the instructions, the jurisdiction and the complete relevant material before starting.
2. Confirm the requirement list is current for the entity's reporting year and cohort, decide whether each matched paragraph actually discharges the requirement, and resolve every item marked as covered only by cross-reference.
3. Check the output against the source documents named in it before it is relied on.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/sustainability-reporting/for-preparers-of-sustainability-reports/what-should-your-sustainability-report-contain](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/sustainability-reporting/for-preparers-of-sustainability-reports/what-should-your-sustainability-report-contain) (checked 2026-09-27)
- [https://download.asic.gov.au/media/j4rhwyiz/rg280-published-31-march-2025.pdf](https://download.asic.gov.au/media/j4rhwyiz/rg280-published-31-march-2025.pdf) (checked 2026-09-27)
- [https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L01472/asmade/downloads](https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L01472/asmade/downloads) (checked 2026-09-27)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/climate-esg-and-sustainability-reporting/check-the-sustainability-report-against-the-statutory-contents-list/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*