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AI is not a new phenomenon, but over the last four years, and it’s accessibility has reshaped how we operate. So, it’s not surprising that the processes and design for human interaction are as important as ever.  Just ask Myfanwy Wallwork, Head AI Governance, Learning and Development at UTS Human Technology Institute.As a senior leader in AI governance, executive education and organisational transformation, her speciality is in translating AI policy, safety and regulatory frameworks into practical capability.Myfanwy highlighted “control and agency” early in the conversation, which became an important theme. A vital narrative in reframing automation as the warranted doom and gloom, job fearing scenario to one where organisations can capitalise on improved systems and employee support. From a social lens, the causation of improved productivity through AI could be revolutionary but only if organisations improve their workflows.    The question around decision making and accountability was also key in the conversation, who becomes responsible for the quality of using AI? A rarely talked about challenge is the gap between understanding how the technology operates and reviewing deliverables evident in interactions between middle management and graduates. Yet, Myfanwy makes it clear human connections are indispensable, the decision making ability when the future becomes difficult to predict. An important and timely conversation, hear more: Four key principles of Human Centred AIConsiderations for AI at the policy level and across bordersWhat is the ‘human’ skill vital for process or decision making?Don’t miss the full episode!

Kaushik Sridhar is not your typical ESG consultancy founder. From being an ex-tennis pro, kidnapped by Hezbollah and learning an adapting to four distinct cultures - his life experiences have cultivated a genuine resilience and perspective and honesty which is rare in the space. With over 20 years' experience in corporate sustainability, including experience in Evolution Mining, Regis Healthcare and KPMG he took the leap in starting his own consultancy, Orka Advisory, in 2024. "Orka" being the Swedish word for "the will to get things done" is fitting for Kaushik's philosophy incorporating not only advisory work, but coaching, public speaking and teaching. Kaushik's holistic and candid takes and understanding of the sustainability space created an enjoyable conversation: Why Kaushik's ambition in sustainability was to make his job redundantImportance of the KISS principle in ESGFailures in shaping Kaushik's sustainability journeyFour key sustainability skills organisationsmust upskill onDon't miss Kaushik's journey, as he continues to pay it forward - both through sustainability but more importantly life perspective.

The law and litigation in the climate space is fundamental. Decarbonisation is one aspect, but also as a lever to change behaviour of the most powerful public and private institutions. So, speaking with Jennifer Balding to kick off Season 9 was a privilege. Her work at ASIC to secure the first regulatory enforcement for greenwashing against listed companies in Australia was a game changer, but underpinning her professional work is a strong sense of justice and democracy. Appreciating the challenging state of our climate, Jennifer, using her three decades of legal experience began Viridis Legal. Viridis is a legal and consultancy firm aiming to support civil society to hold corporate Australia accountable for harm to climate and the environment. As a climate observer, she also commits as a grassroots level supporting protests and importantly observing the role of police. Hear more about: A concerning tactic used by fossil fuels to dismiss the advocacy of NGOs Climate litigation trends - including ASIC enforcement of greenwashing and the International Court of Justice rulingCorporations - how they balance the legal implications of net-zero and also green hushing Jennifer's career advice - getting involved in a broad range of things This was an insightful conversation and Jennifer's dedication to honour justice in respect of our planetary boundaries through the eyes of the law is certainly admired. Don't miss it!

What if the most impactful way to boost long-term productivity was nature? For too long Australia it’s been in crisis, we look at labour,interest rates, business efficiency – recently AI, all while exploiting loopholes and complacency with our broken environmental laws. In our first episode for 2026, Greenfluence partnered with Leon Wiesner from EnviroEducate to discuss the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – Australia’s biggest environmental and nature law reform in decades. This legislation goes a long way in addressing land clearingexemptions, the renewable energy roll-out, approval of fossil fuel projects, governance mechanisms between the state and federal powers and the Matters of NationalEnvironmental Significance standard. These robust laws reduce adverse environmental impacts while increasing the speed of the renewable transition, improving private-public funding mechanisms, creating market opportunities (biodiversity markets) and creatingsignificant employment opportunities. An important episode to record and dig into a huge policyreform. Hope you enjoy it. (Disclaimer: Views expressed in the podcast and snippets are that of the individuals and are not spoken on behalf of any Australian government entities)

Our final episode release for 2025, saw us speak to a passionate changemaker and leader in circular and sustainability education, Lottie Dalziel, founder of Banish.Her inspiration actually started from a 2018 New Years Resolution (it clearly worked!) on doing better for the planet. Following this, Banish has established their Banish Recycling and Diversion Program (BRAD) helping diverting hard-to-abate waste from reaching landfill, creating recycled gifts, run corporate workshops and done community collaboration. In fact, in FY24 Banish kept 7.8T tonnes out of landfill. Her contributions to sustainability and entrepreneurship saw her receive NSW Young Australian Award (2023) and Forbes' 30 Under 30. But Lottie's journey is not just about numbers and awards, but empowering community with personal action and to create systemic change. Hear about: How the BRAD program came to be and product innovationChallenges in Australia's waste sectorA big myth of recycling in Australia Lottie's book to help you take action and save moneyHeading to the holiday season, don't miss this inspiring conversation with Lottie and get on board with Banish! _________________________________________________________Banish: https://banish.com.au/

There are many moving parts in the energy transition, more so from the Asian region. We spoke to Christina Ng, Co-Founder of Energy Shift Institute to help us understand the lay of the land, from the context of relevance of 1.5C and the role the Global South can play. As an experienced standard-setter, Christina also emphasises the importance of science-based standards and a rules-based approach in Asia. We also discussed: Use of Coal in IndonesiaComparison on Indonesia's and Australia's taxonomiesThe role of think tanks in the climate ecosystemsHow we need to interpret the 1.5C targetOur climate transition is full of all nuances and regional challenges all ideally working towards a common goal. Don't miss this episode about a region who will shape it.

We live in an ecosystem where there is strong distrust in sustainability while demand is stronger than ever. As CEO of Sustainable Choice Group, Kiarne Treacy knows this space better than most. Kiarne is passionate about authentic sustainability marketing, and leads initiatives that combat greenwashing and promote transparency. Sustainable Choice Group, a B Corp and ESG leader, helps businesses upskill, track and publish their sustainability progress and consumers understand the sustainability of brands. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, Kiarne has been vocal on challenges in the sustainability industry and better business practice in the space. Enjoy our first in-person convo in Melbourne: Red flags in sustainability commsGreenwashing and the cost of going silentMarketing challenges from different organisation typesHer founder journey - building Sustainable Choice GroupA candid and enjoyable journey from someone shaping both the consumer and business landscape in Australia.

What if we could change the impact make, in how we give and the work we do? In this episode, we spoke to Grace Adams who broke down the intruiging concept of effective altruism (EA) - growing in prominence with our desire for purpose in this increasingly confusing world. Premised on 'doing good better' - EA inherently acknowledges the scarcity of resources and time, using evidence, reasoning and dynamicism to solve problems. For Grace, it was her goal to live a meaningful life. And after listening to a talk from Australian ethicist Peter Singer and from the 'Giving What We Can' organisations - she had found her calling. This was a fascinating conversation, not only covering the principles and philosophy but also application: Are humans naturally altruistic? Importance of scale, tractability and neglectedness to determine causesA common misconception in the space and the emotional aspectWhy the Lead Exposure Elimination Project is doing great workWe talk lots about impact, but understanding where it can be made...that's where Effective Altruism can make a difference. Enjoy this episode! ___________________________________________________________Effective Altruism AustraliaEffective Altruism80,000 HoursGiving What We Can

In today's episode, Vis spoke to Sharelle Polack, an agricultural and environmental scientist with over 30 years experience working in areas such as agriculture, food systems and sustainable land management. A theme Sharelle emphasised was the need for human's relationship with nature and acknowledging that we must think in cycles. Her strength as a systems thinker was evident discussing challenging and solutions in the agricultural space, food waste, integration of nature and climate and reporting, biodiversity reform in Australia among others. The dedicated work of individuals like Sharelle encourage us to connect, advocate and see greater meaning on the state of nature and importantly the journey forward.A valuable conversation for all.______________________________________________________________________________Sharelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharelle-polack-systemsthinker/ Tree Project: http://treeproject.org.au/

For all that we talk about ESG and purposeful business, how many corporates and policymakers question the system on which its built - growth and GDP. Tom Foster is doing exceptional work to help us better understand alternate economic models, bring to life concepts of post-growth and Doughnut economics. In this era of polycrises where we have exploited our planetary boundaries, we need a reframe. Our conversation brings exactly that: The limits to growth and influence of the economic professionImportance of planetary boundaries to create a 'Goldilocks' economyInterpreting polycrisesIncorporating post-growth concepts in redefining productivityIt's no secret the dominant neoliberalism thinking is failing to meet humanity's needs. Tom's insights highlight the need for us to mobilise to a system which values scale, distribution and allocation while considering the well-being of people and our planet. Hope that you find the episode insightful. ___________________________________________________________Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfoster66/Tom's Essay - The Luck of the Draw: Generational Loss and the Young’s Vanishing Future: https://findingnature.substack.com/p/taking-licks-and-rising-againBeyond green growth (YouTube video): https://www.youtube.com/live/YxJrBR0lg6s

A brand new season of Greenfluence saw us talking about big questions that matter, and Australia's role. In a world marked by geopolitical turbulence, Luke Heilbuth is a critical and thoughtful thinker on using sustainability to navigate uncertainty. A former diplomat in Lebanon during the Arab Spring, he is now the CEO of BWD Strategic - an independent BCorp sustainability consultancy. Luke is a big advocate of Australia's 'middle power' advantage in our evolving world, highlighting our ~ $4.1t superannuation pool, critical minerals advantage and geography. He also does not shy away from challenges in corporate sustainability, and value of systems thinking. Luke is thoughtful and thorough with his insights, discussing both climate justice and integenerational inequality. A timely episode, and a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand sustainability in a broader context.____________________________________________________________Luke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-heilbuth/Luke's Substack: https://lukeheilbuth.substack.com/BWD Strategic: https://bwdstrategic.com/

For over a decade the EU has played a leading role in sustainability leadership and reporting. In Part 3 of our 'State of Play' series with &BLOOM, we explored the landscape with our resident expert Sydney Straver:Key EU regulations such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR),  Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)Navigating challenges and pushback on regulations due to political shifts and implementation difficulties for businessesDiscussion of push towards defense stocksHow exposed non-European entities can prepareDon't miss our insightful discussion in the full episode!

ESG and Sustainable Finance has gone through a challenging period recently, and a fair bit of it has been driven based on policy in the United States. In Part 2, of our State of Play Special with &BLOOM explores trends in the US in 2025, notably: Potential cut in climate funding (Inflation Reduction Act) and how climate disclosures are negatively affectedResponse from businesses Implications of TariffsWhy changes can prompt a rethink on how to interpret ESG and business strategyIn this volatile political environment, it's important to know the trends. Don't miss this listen!

Trying to keep track of sustainable finance but not sure where to start? Well we have teamed up with our friends at &BLOOM to deliver a State of Play: Sustainable Finance series covering four key jurisdictions: Australia/New Zealand, EU, US and Asia. For Part 1, we delve into Australia and New Zealand - looking into mandatory sustainability reporting, challenges, the industry and what to look forward to. Whether you're brand new to sustainability or in the thick of reporting and stewardship - we hope you find value in this listen and keen to hear your feedback!

A serial social entrepreneur, Tom Dawkins knows how to build and grow impact driven businesses. He co-founded StartSomeGood, a platform for to support social good projects/businesses with fundraising, education, community and partnerships. More recently, Tom and the team at LendForGood are solving the problem of the 'missing middle', by connecting enterprises to impact investors to access much needed funding to help them scale. Tom has a wealth of experience and is a great story teller: Concept of privilege and the influence of his parents in shaping his path"Missing middle", and need for angels in the impact investment spaceThe journey/transition in StartSomeGood to LendForGoodDream for LendForGood - "like a family office in your pocket" Tom makes things happen, and the best thing is you can get involved with LendForGood. Don't miss this listen, be inspired and take action!

From shaping New York's cycling infrastructure in the 90's to teaching a pioneering university course on underground spaces - Antonia Cornaro's dedication to improving our urban landscapes is world class. Listen more about:Antonia's work on New York City's first cycling map and master plan in the 1990sExamples of underground energy solutions, such as district heating and cooling systems and geothermal energyWhat an underground space is likeExperience at the World Systemic ForumIt was clear how much potential beneath the ground, as Antonia mentions "underground infrastructure, it's water, it's energy, it's roads, it's metro.." Enjoy amazing insights from a true leader. __________________________________________________________________________Antonia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniacornaro/Amberg Engineering: https://ambergengineering.com/ITACUS: https://about.ita-aites.org/wg-committees/itacus

Making our roads and streets better is not just about less traffic, but how we get around - an area Geert Kloppenburg is very much immersed in. A mobility expert, Geert is internationally recognised for his vision on transport, implementation and financing. He helped introduce electric vehicles into The Netherlands in 2008, founding DOET (Dutch Organisation for Electric Transport) and founded the 'Low Car Diet' which encouraged greater travel by public transport, bike and electric cars. This candid conversation provided a plethora of real-world insight learnings on how we can move better: Flexible on-demand transport system, with a case study of Istanbul How to measure economic value/quantify more sustainable transportation on society Discussion of Sydney's transport network and cycling challenges A key aspect often forgotten in cycling policy measuresFor Geert, having a goal is vital - " what is the first goal? Why do we do this? What kind of city do we want? Where do we want to live in?"Hope you enjoy this episode! _____________________________________________________________Geert's Website: https://geertkloppenburg.nl/Geert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geertkloppenburg/

How can we redefine the concept of a city, more sustainable and future proof for society's needs? Underground spaces and urban design is Joyce van den Berg's forte and plays a vital role in the Netherlands development as Chief Design/Landscape Architect at the City of Amsterdam. Making the transition from a designer into her work in sustainable cities, Joyce has integrated a systems approach. Looking into areas previously overlooked such as biodiversity and soil management creates efficiency and also opportunity. Gain great insights from Joyce: How Amsterdam's streets are managed more efficiently The innovative Integral Design Public Spaces (IOOR) Prioritising themes in the design process Better soil management - "what is below the pavement" Don't miss the chance to hear from a world leader, with an excellent eye for design and passionate for sustainability! __________________________________________________________ Joyce's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycevandenbergamsterdam/ OpenResearch Amsterdam: https://openresearch.amsterdam/en/page/58877/integral-design-method-public-space

It's becoming harder and harder to decipher the signal from the noise - no matter what we read/hear. The climate is no different, lobbying, politics, unethical corporate behaviour are just some reasons mis/disinformation is rife across the space. Couple that with the manipulative and sensationalist nature of social media platforms creates an unruly storm preventing robust climate policy and transition away from fossil fuels. This is why today's episode is so important. We spoke to Chris Cooper, a disinformation expert and Co-Founder of Research & Action Hub, who sheds light on tactics used, highlighting examples from the Australian Liberal Party and also use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). Hear Chris speak about: - Shift to climate delayism - Challenge of 'trustworthy' content and role of social media - How political and lobbying actors dissuade pro climate views - Messaging climate information in response to cultural values We spoke to Chris the week before a US election, so no doubt a timely listen, as the energy transition continues as a political football. Hope you enjoy this listen.

What a year! Wrapping up 2024, is the second episode of our Climate Policy series with Net Nada. We have one the most dynamic and driven people Australia's climate-tech space - Stanley Tanudjaja. Stan recently completed his Honours in Renewable Energy Engineering, and also boasts an impressive experience including renewable energy consulting, academia in labs and three venture backed start-ups. His most recent venture was co-founding Giants Collective, bringing together some of the world's most ambitious young people to build world-changing things. Ready to answer the big questions, hear Stan talk about: • The component of renewable energy systems • Why nuclear does not work in Australia • Exploring climate innovation ecosystems around the world • His thesis on three main ways individuals can create impact A highly enjoyable conversation at the amazing Greenhouse space and can't wait to see what Stan has in store in the future! ____________________________________________________________ Show Notes • Stanley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleytanudjaja/ • Sightline Capital: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/ • Giants Collective: https://www.giantscollective.com/

We're back after a bit of a break - and we've got a super listen featuring Eezu Tan of Climate Writers, in collaboration with the team at Net Nada! Eezu is also the co-founder of a grassroots community called Climate Writers. Once a month, she gathers friends in a room to write to letters to politicians on climate action and learn from experts. Since starting two years ago, Climate Writers has sent 400+ personalised letters, welcomed 180+ people and have had dozens of meetings with MPs across Greater Sydney. Hear more about: • How Climate Writers began • Impact of Climate Writers - including policy wins! • Getting more diverse voices in climate • Her work in the climate-tech space, at Cecil and Gridsight Writing letters to MPs is an underrated, yet fantastic way to make a meaningful impact on climate. Learn more about Eezu's great work in this episode, and feel free to reach out to her and the Climate Writers team! • Climate Writers instagram ⁠@climatewriters⁠ • Join our next session: ⁠lu.ma/climatewriters⁠ • Climate Writers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-writers/ • Eezu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eezu-tan/

India’s growing demand in urbanisation and energy poses an urgent challenge in its decarbonisation efforts. 💡 Welcoming our final guest of the season, Mahak Agrawal, a Sustainability and Urban Planner expert and Global Campaigns Lead at Climate Clock, talks to us about her insights on the climate progress and status in India that challenges our pursuit of a renewable future. As a recognised expert in ESG reporting, Mahak has authored numerous scientific publications on climate change and sustainability. She served as an expert reviewer for the IPCC and Subject Matter Expert for the Government of India.  Listen more to better understand:  ➡️Attitude towards Climate Action in India ➡️Levers of change in reforming climate policy ➡️Urban planning and links between architecture and climate ✅Listen to the full episode on Greenfluence on Spotify! Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify 🔔   #ClimateAction #Environment #Sustainability #Greenfluence🌱

Can we shift from a dig and ship, to a mining and making economy?  💡Monica Richter, an accomplished Senior Manager Low Carbon Futures at WWF and Project Director at Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance (MECLA), talks with us this week to share her insights on how we can think about decarbonisation and our understanding of embodied carbon. With over two decades experience in the sustainability space, she has kickstarted several initiatives including the Business Renewables Centre-Australia, MECLA and Community of Science Based Targets in Australia.  Listen more to a pioneer in Australia’s climate landscape talk about:  ➡️Disconnect between politics and fruitful climate policy ➡️Levers of change in reducing embodied carbon ➡️Timber to Engineered Wood ➡️A sector breakdown for decarbonisation ✅Listen to the full episode on Greenfluence on Spotify! Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify 🔔   #CarbonEmissions #Environment #Sustainability #Greenfluence🌱 _________________________________________________ Monica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-richter-31bb3ba/

Welcome to Part 2! Last year we did an episode with our friends University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) on the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) Hackathon.  We’re back with Part 2 of our special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon.  This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current start-up journey is looking like.  For Part 2 of this episode we’ve invited the lovely co-founders of GlowCo: Tahlia Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahlia-brown?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app) and Milind Bordia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/milind-bordia?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app) Find out about their hackathon experiences and entrepreneurship journey. If you’re curious about it, revisit our past episode UQIES hackathon special and stay tuned for more in Season 6.

Last year we did an episode with our friends University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) on the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) Hackathon.  We’re back with another special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club, proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon.  This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current startup journey is looking like.  Part one of this episode we’ve invited the lovely cofounders of MUSHEE: Patrick Yu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-yu-9b9a39226/)  and Siddhant Sharma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sid-sharma-2b7634156/) Find out about their experiences, entrepreneurship and technologies in the space! Enjoy learning about hackathons and stay tuned for part 2.

Air pollution and heatwaves are just some of the few climate issues that pose significant dangers to our health long-term, but how? Given the current climate landscape, it’s no surprise to Kim Loo that patient healthcare outcomes are beginning to reflect this, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reforms to address the growing climate impacts on public health.  Joining us this week is Kim Loo, a renowned General Practitioner and Climate Advocate, who will share her intriguing insights on the connections between climate change and the future of our health outcomes. She’s been a trailblazer in social and environmental determinants of health advocacy so join us this week to hear more on her works! Listen more to hear about:  ➡️Kim Loo’s journey into climate justice ➡️Links between climate change and health outcomes ➡️How to have meaningful advocacy with a politician ➡️Importance of engaging ethnic communities into the climate solutions conversation A healthier environment creates healthier outcomes for society - Kim's work is invaluable in making this happen. An episode not to be missed! _________________________________________________

Cyclones, bushfires, floods - just some of the natural disasters have become very risky business for Australians. As an expert in the physical risk space Alex Pui understands well the importance of data and modelling in managing these hazards. He is currently Senior Vice President of the Climate and Sustainability Consulting at Marsh McLennan and joins us this week to share his profound insights into the quantitative side of climate/disaster risk. Alex has over a decade experience in climate modelling across Australia, Singapore and Japan with extensive experience across banking and insurance sectors. As a thought leader, he has spoken at leading organisations such as Harvard and The Economist. Listen more to hear about:  ➡️How climate risk is perceived in Japan  ➡️Transitioning from research to the corporate world  ➡️Why individuals should care about climate risk ➡️Why climate risk is material for businesses, e.g. in insurance industry Climate change affects us all, don't miss hearing Alex's expertise on how we can manage it. Hope you enjoy this episode! _________________________________________________ Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-pui-94a33821/ Alex's Climate/Industry Blog: https://www.actuaries.digital/author/alex-pui/

Ever wondered how everyday shareholder can make large corporates better? It's no mean feat, but Adam Verwey, Founder and CEO of SIX, wants to shake things up, giving Aussie retail investors more say than they've ever had... SIX's mission to increase the shareholder power of investors by providing opportunities to drive positive ethical change at Australia’s largest companies, as well as unlocking capital for new and emerging for-purpose companies. Adam is also founder of Future Super, Australia's first fossil fuel free super fund. We had a great conversation talking about: - His formative years in Broken Hill shaping a sense of justice - Changing things up at Future Super - Shareholder activism - Exciting things for SIX including their shareholder campaigns! Adam has and is doing truly game changing stuff in the financial services space. This is a must listen episode! _______________________________________________ SIX Website: https://www.six-invest.com.au/ SIX LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-investment-exchange/ Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-verwey-77668913/

Policy and protein - two highly critical areas in the decarbonisation agenda and affect many. We had the pleasure of having a chat with Lilly Tong, a recent graduate from Harvard Kennedy School. Lilly pivoted her career from software engineering to climate, and had a her own podcast - Make Peas Not Beef (in show notes below!) She also developed an insightful thesis all about the 'Future of Protein' where she talked about the need for alternative proteins to help overcome food security and redesigning our food systems! Learn more about: - Why new sources of proteins are needed - Importance of public policy in the climate space - Regulatory and investment related challenges for food security - Responsibility of the developed world for better food security Like technology, the way we eat will change significantly over the next few days, listen more from Lilly in this episode! __________________________________________________ Lilly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillytong/ Lilly's Thesis: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7181642666227478528/ Lilly's Podcast (Make Peas Not Beef): https://open.spotify.com/show/5IsYKlDSplZKdJuOdabpp1

Welcome to Season 6! We’re kicking off our newest season and episode with the hotly debated topic of carbon markets , joined by Jack Warren, a practitioner in the space! Discover how Jack defines the concept of Net Zero and his perspective on how carbon markets are efficient. Learn more about: - How Jack transitioned from Partnerships and Sales into a career focused on Climate - What Net Zero and the Carbon Offset Market is - How Jack has helped companies set carbon reduction plans and ensure a feasible net-zero roadmap Hope you enjoy the start of an exciting season! #Greenfluence #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateChange ______________________________________________ Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackwarren04/

We are rounding out Season 5, with a special episode with Vis talking to two of our sustainability leaders Angela and Yuri! Angela and Yuri, have done great work for Greenfluence in marketing and podcasting, and have now leading their organisations Perspective Pioneers and UQSIC respective. Hear more, as we unpack: - Their Greenfluence experience - Passion areas in sustainability, and advice for young people - What Perspective Pioneers and UQSIC are all about - How you can help grow their communities! We also hit the 50 episode mark recently, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We will be back for Season 6 soon! ____________________________________________ Angela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaveljanoska/ Yuri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-suzuki-27755924b/ Perspective Pioneers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perspective-pioneers/ UQSIC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainability-innovators-club/ Perspective Pioneers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective.pioneers/ UQSIC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uq_sic/

From Colombia to Yale University, in today's podcast brings you an amazing advocate for sustainability,  Daniel González! Sustainability changemakers don't come as determined as Daniel! He is one to watch as he is a Business and Sustainability Specialist at Yale University, was a Technical Program Manager of Climate Data and Software Solutions at Google, and has done much, much more in the data analysis space! He also passionate about climate tech, funding, and international students in the space just like him. Daniel's goal is to become a Chief Sustainability Officer, and he is definitely on the right track! Learn more about: • How Daniel came from Colombia to make his start in the USA and the barrier to entry surrounding it • How climate change and technology intersect • How negotiating is crucial to putting climate funding on the table Don't miss this episode, and reach out to Daniel to learn about how he could help you!

Coming from mountainous Nepal was one of the most passionate and sustainability focused young persons, Sagar Koirala. Sagar wears many hats, alongside his role as the Regional Focus Point -Asia Pacific with the Sendai Children and Youth Group, dedicated to Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives. He has a powerful connection to the environment, having witnessed the degradation of his home village in Nepal whilst at school. Since then, he has consulted as part of UNFCCC, represented his country at COP, and mentored many young people. Hear more about Sagar's journey including: - What the state of climate is like in Nepal? - What climate smart agriculture is and how we can unlock it - Why richer and Western countries are not doing enough in this climate crisis - Youth action and input on Sustainable Development Goals Don't miss this! ________________________________________________________ Sagar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-koirala-he-him-7a221a144/ Sagar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagar_koirala17/ Sagar's Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sagar-Koirala-2

Half the worlds GDP is reliant on nature, but how can we appreciate it if we don't know it's worth? We were privileged to talk to Paula DiPerna, a renowned expert and leader in environmental strategy and carbon markets. Paula is a Special Advisor at the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which is the leading organisation on global company environmental disclosure. She was also instrumental in establishing the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world's first cap-and-trade system, covering six greenhouse gases. Paula recently wrote a book, 'Pricing the Priceless' exploring how science, policy and capital can transform how we value natural assets. We got Paula's insights on various areas: - Science, Policy and Capital to solve the climate crisis - Working with famous oceanographer Jacques Yves-Costeau and international climate agreements - Dissecting carbon markets and how they work - A preview of her new book! Don't miss this episode, with Paula - a world class expert!

What do you think about when you hear carbon emissions or decarbonisation? Solar panels are one part of the problem, but our next guest Pavina Adunratanasee is excited about far more, and is all aboard building exciting solutions! Pavina works for Emerging Tech & Innovation at Iberdrola, where she works closely in projects covering distributed energy storage, and transportation. Coming from Thailand and with global experience, Pavina is very passionate about why people move, and channeling capital to climate solutions in the Global South. Listen to hear more about: - Pavina's fascination with migration - Challenges of Financing Climate Solutions in the Global South - Decarbonisation Solutions in Transport and Industries - Climate Tech Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Having co-hosted a series with Pavina before, it was great to learn about her story and how she wants to shift the dial! Don't miss this episode! Pavina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavinaadunratanasee/ Pavina's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/pavina_adunratanasee_democratising_capital_can_get_us_to_net_zero Feature: https://www.enlit.world/decarbonisation/meet-the-climate-expert-leading-iberdrolas-ci-electrification-drive-in-australia/

2024 will be another big year on climate, as you may be aware. Our second episode in Season 5 saw us chat with Arielle Gamble, who is making waves for climate action at the grassroots level!  Arielle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Groundswell Giving, a community which provides much needed funding to local organisations making a positive impact on sustainability! The great thing is, everyday individuals like us can get involved too.  Coming from a publishing and human rights background, Arielle talks about her transition into the space, storytelling and the important role of legacy in her life.  She also gave insight to organisations that Groundswell supports, and their new report ‘It’s Up to Us.’ This is a must listen, to learn more about a game-changing organisation! Approximate Time Stamps 00:00 - 07:31; Intro, Importance of Legacy and Storytelling  07:32 - 11:42; Career Pivot into Climate Change  11:42 - 16:15; Linking Human Rights and Climate Change and Systems Thinking  16:16 - 21:39; The Groundswell Story and Empowering People 21:40 - 26:03; Projects Groundswell Funds 26:04 - 30:34; Criteria to Assess Projects  30:35 - 36:41; Psychology of Climate Action  36:41 - 40:34; “It’s Up to Us Report”  40:35 - 40:55; Legacy for Groundswell Giving 40:56 - 42:30; Speed Round Questions  42:30 - end; Conclusion Learn More Groundswell Giving: https://www.groundswellgiving.org/ Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-gamble-0798a751/ Info on ‘It’s Up to Us’ report: https://www.groundswellgiving.org/major-giving

As the year draws to a close, we are excited to kick off Season 5 with Rujuta Natu, who is solving the challenging problem of emissions management. Rujuta is the founder of Mantaray, an organisation with helps businesses make more sustainable purchasing choices, by giving insights on where to reduce their supply chain emissions. She has had an exciting career path from engineer to corporate lawyer to now a founder. Hope you enjoy the episode, and be sure to follow Rujuta and Mantaray below! _____________________________________________________ Rujuta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rujuta-natu/ Mantaray Climate: https://www.mantarayclimate.com/suppliers

Wrapping up Season 4, included two legends who want to revolutionise social impact and increase volunteering - the lifeblood our community! Charlie and Liam have developed Voli, which measures, matches, manages and rewards the workplace and community 'giving' creating a positive ripple effect in society! We had a fantastic conversation, talking about how the idea came about, how it would be rolled out to large organisations and future plans to take the industry by storm! You won't want to miss this, and don't forget to jump on board! Website: https://www.voli.global/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voli-now/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voli.now/ Reach out to Charlie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecrozier/ Reach out to Liam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-j-higgins/

At just 16, Chloe McCormick is already doing plenty of things to solve the biggest problem of her generation. A digital native herself, she is the Creator of Code <Green/>, a platform and board game teaching primary school students about climate change through coding. She is a podcaster herself, and interviews Australia's top business leaders as Host of Dynamic Climate. Also, Chloe was selected for the Space for Planet Earth Incubator Research Program where she will be using satellite imagery and AI to identify methane hotspots! This was a great conversation, and it's inspiring to see a young person like Chloe leading the way in solving the biggest problem of our generation. More Info: Chloe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloemccormick/ Code <Green/>: https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-green-workshops/ Dynamic Climate: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamic-climate/ SpaceBase: https://spacebase.co/

Sustainability needs to be driven by youth, and Izzy Zhu-Maguire personifies this in her amazing work! Izzy is a Project Coordinator at Monash Sustainable Development Institute, and authored a landmark report 'AusNZPac Youth SDG Index' which looked at how young people in the region are faring against UN Sustainability Development Goals. She is also passionate about the intersections between climate change, human rights and gender equality. Izzy is the founder of 'Amplify Afghan Women' aiming to highlight the work of this community, and they also apply to international conferences! Izzy is full of energy, very passionate, oh and did we mention...she also went to COP27? You'll love this episode! Resources and Info Izzy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-zhu-maguire-486994181/ Monash Sustainable Development Institute: https://www.monash.edu/msdi AusNZPac Youth SDG Index: https://ap-unsdsn.org/sdsn-youth/ausnzpac-youth-sdg-index/ Amplify Afghan Women: https://sites.google.com/view/perspective-of-afghans/home?authuser=4

Our oceans provide so much value to biodiversity, necessary for ecosystems and also for humans. We were fortunate to be joined by the accomplished Tim Silverwood, co-founder of Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) which is Australia's first ocean impact ecosystem and startup accelerator. Tim is an award-winning environmentalist who has dedicated his life to tackling plastic pollution and more recently helping start-ups thrive. Learn more about Tim's journey and some exciting work OIO is up to!

Our first in-person podcast was with Jarnae Leslie, who gave us a flavour of academia in sustainability, teaching young people and an insight on what she has learnt as a member of the Transdisciplinary School at UTS! Listen more in a fascinating conversation about: - How Local Government Agencies communicate waste targets and why systems thinking is needed - Breaking down systems thinking and what a 'Creative Intelligence' degree is about - Why ambiguity is good for Transdisciplinary and what it's about Feel free to reach out to Jarnae, and find out more about the work she does: LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarnae-leslie/> UTS Staff Profile: <https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Jarnae.Leslie/about> UTS Staff Email: <[email protected]> X/Twitter: @jarnaeleslie Office Olympics: https://lx.uts.edu.au/blog/2023/08/18/office-olympics-kicking-goals/ 'Innovation Futures: Thinking Beyond What Is' - Diploma in Innovation at UTS:https://handbook.uts.edu.au/subjects/94657.html#:~:text=Description,initiatives%2C%20innovation%20and%20future%20development. Hope you enjoy the episode, and let us know what you think! Editor: ⁠⁠Sofia Heimowitz⁠⁠ Marketing Officer: ⁠Taneisha Wong Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Vis Vythilingam⁠⁠⁠

We're around halfway through Season 4 already, and what line up we've had! There's a high chance you've heard of the SDGs and in this episode we spoke to a man at the heart of them Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub . Paul and Vis had an engaging conversation, from early days in Bangladesh and being a self-confessed "troublemaker" to his impactful role in transforming food systems - collaborating with governments, NGOs and the private sector as we aim to eradicate hunger! Keep listening to learn about advice Paul has for young people who want to work with the SDGs and his favourite places in the world! Connect with Paul and learn more about the work he does: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/ SDG2 Advocacy Hub: https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/ Chefs' Manifesto: https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/chefs-manifesto Good Food For All: https://www.goodfood4all.org/ Beans is How: https://beansishow.org/ Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠ Vis Vythilingam⁠ Editor: ⁠Sofia Heimowitz⁠ Marketing Officer: Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and we extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Welcome back to Season 4! In this episode, we are joined with the amazing Camille Goldstone-Henry, the CEO and Co-Founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-based platform that makes it easier to manage and measure biodiversity impacts. The story of Xylo Systems began when Camille and fellow Co-Founder Jada met, and both had the innovative idea to creating effective impact for biodiversity and how environmental workers and researchers track and use data in the natural environment. Since then, the platform has been an agent for change and helps users to be nature positive. Angela and Vis also speak to Camille a bit more about her Indigenous background and how she came to understand more about her culture and the importance of recognising one's life in Country. Camille is passionate about the environmental space and is committed to making a change, so you know that this episode is worth listening to. Stay tuned for the next episode of Season 4! BIG NEWS - we just launched our Green Flow Ence newsletter (no pun intended). We have received a lot of great feedback for our first issue, so you definitely don't want to miss out on the next! All you need to do is subscribe through the link here! We also have a community Slack channel - you can sign up here and join in on all the fun! Check out our links below: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram Check out Xylo Systems on: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Podcast Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Angela Veljanoska⁠⁠ & Vis Vythilingam⁠ Editor: ⁠Sofia Heimowitz⁠ Marketing Officer: ⁠Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and we extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Welcome back to Season 4! Vis and Angela are back for another goodie and we have two founders on the show - Kimihiro Katsumi (aka Kimmy) and Riho Matsumaru! Back in June 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, Kimmy and Riho founded allesgood - an online service that helps up-and-coming professionals make their way into the sustainability space, and supports ESG-focused organisations hire their target recruit. They focus on their main product 'Ethical Shukatsu', which translates to 'ethical job-hunting'. Pretty cool, right? With Kimmy and Riho's grand life experiences in travel and with their entrepreneurial spirit, they provide some fantastic insights on how companies using allesgood and Ethical Shukatsu can get the most out of their recruitment experience, as well as preparing young people for the industry. Stay tuned for the next episode of Season 4! Big news - we will soon be launching the Green Flow Ence newsletter! All you need to do is subscribe through the link here and enjoy the read! We also have a Community Slack channel - you can sign up for it here and join in on all the fun! Check out our links below: LinkedIn | Instagram Check out allesgood on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: Vis Vythilingam & Angela Veljanoska Editor: Sofia Heimowitz Marketing Officer: Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and we extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Welcome back to Season 4! In this episode, we are joined with the legendary Scott Penton from The Freedom Hub, an innovative organisation aiming to create a world of freedom by ending all forms of modern slavery! Scott is the Ethical Business Lead of The Freedom Hub, and is passionate about human rights and fighting against modern slavery. He speaks about what modern slavery is (including an interesting eye-opening moment he recalled that happened in the lead up to the start of the Modern Slavery Act 2018), why social impact is such an important subject for people and businesses to understand, The Sister School initiative created by The Freedom Hub, and so much more. Vis and Angela thoroughly enjoyed talking to Scott and getting to understand more about this very important issue, and we hope you will too! Truly an incredible and valuable conversation! Stay tuned for the next episode of Season 4! Big news - we will soon be launching the Green Flow Ence newsletter! All you need to do is to subscribe in the link here and enjoy the read! We also have a Community Slack channel - you can sign up for it here and join in all the fun! Check out our links below: LinkedIn | Instagram Check out The Freedom Hub on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: Angela Veljanoska & Vis Vythilingam Editor: Sofia Heimowitz Marketing Officer: Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

The episode was so good, and went way longer than we thought- we had to split into TWO parts! So welcome back to the second part of the first episode of the season! Angela and Vis are joined with Nina Gbor, a passionate sustainability advocate, speaker, educator and writer. Nina is the founder and owner of EcoStyles, an online platform that allows her to express her fashion identity and write about her passions in the sustainable and ethical fashion industry. In this part, we speak to Nina about how clothes can form one's identity, and ensuring they do not fall into the 'trendmill' trap! Nina is a devine person to chat with and we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed speaking with her! Stay tuned for the next episode of Season 4! Did you know we have our very own Slack channel? You can join this amazing community by signing up through the link here. We will also be starting our own newsletter! Click here to subscribe so you can be in the loop! Check out our links below: LinkedIn | Instagram Check out all of Nina's links below: Linkedin | Instagram | EcoStyles Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: Angela Veljanoska & Vis Vythilingam Editor: Sofia Heimowitz Marketing Officer: Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Hello everyone, and welcome to Season 4! We have come so far in this journey and we are so happy to be back for another season! Join Angela and Vis speak with Nina Gbor, an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. Nina is the founder and owner of Eco Styles, and is a lecturer in Sustainable & Ethical Fashion, spreading her knowledge and speaking her passionate voice in the field at universities around Australia. Not only do we talk about Nina's amazing clothing style, but we talk about some valuable insights about the fast fashion industry, how big names in the fashion world use trends to grab a consumer's attention, how clothing can influence one's sense of identity, and so much more. This is the first part of Episode 1, so stay tuned for the next part coming very soon! Did you know we have our very own Slack channel? You can join this amazing community by signing up through the link here. We will also be starting our own newsletter! Click here to subscribe so you can be in the loop! Check out our links below: LinkedIn | Instagram Check out all of Nina's links below: Linkedin | Instagram | EcoStyles Special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this episode happen: Hosts: Angela Veljanoska & Vis Vythilingam Editor: Sofia Heimowitz Marketing Officer: Taneisha Wong We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Imagine getting the smartest student minds together and getting them to solve the most pressing sustainability issues? Crazy right! That's exactly what our friends at the University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UQIES) did with the Sustainability Innovation Challenge, one fine weekend in April! We got the chance to interview some of the brightest hackathoners, solving problems with Nature-Based Solutions and also Regenerative Agriculture: - Hein Reitmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hein-reitmann/) - Lachlan Armstrong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-armstrong/) - Vikram Fidolin Anandharaja (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-fidolin-anandharaja-985847192/) - Sorkunthika Srour (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorkunthika-srour-595961128/) Find out about their experiences, entrepreneurship and technologies in the space! Enjoy learning about hackathon from the voices that matter - young people!

In our final fifth episode of the Greenfluence x R(3)-Calibrate mini series, Angela and Pavina speak to the wonderful Shreya Ghodawat; the founder of Sustainable Guides and an ambassador for three global organisations: Top Tier Impact, Global Shapers, and She Changes Climate. An advocate for increased women representation in the climate change space, and an impact entrepreneur at heart, it comes as no surprise that Shreya is passionate about having a positive planet and seeks to help shape communities for the better. Tune into this insightful episode and learn all about: Shreya's journey into the sustainability and climate industry and how it influenced her to begin her first climate tech start-up, Simppl- an easier and interactive way to gift those the opportunity to invest in a cause they support in the space; as well as her role as the Chief Sustainability Officer in the company How she has been able to challenge the gender ratio in a predominantly male industry through her work and passion for the space The opportunities that Shreya has obtained through her ambassadorship, as well as how the communities she's engaged with have helped her to develop her enthusiasm for social impact The impact of the climate crisis occurring from the Global South lens and how vulnerable communities are encountering the climate challenges they face on a day-to-day basis An insightful view of how COP27 has dealt with equal gender representation, and what can be rectified for COP28 Special thanks to our amazing team for making this episode happen! Podcast editor: Sofia Heimowitz Marketing officer: Angela Veljanoska Hosts: Angela Veljanoska & Pavina Adunratanasee #southeastasia #womenrepresentation #climatetechspace Check out the following links to learn more: Sustainable Guides - founded by Shreya Ghodawat Shreya Ghodawat | LinkedIn