In this episode, Cameron McKenzie talks about the power of innovation in pursuing sustainability and his journey from construction to creating ASPIRE, a platform that is empowering over 3,500 businesses to reuse and recycle over two million tonnes of resources.

Cameron discusses the concept of a circular economy and how ASPIRE’s algorithm promotes a sustainable, waste-free environment and the significant role federal policy has played in shaping the future of circular economies and what success looks like on a global scale.

To stay informed and catch-up on our Game Changers and Transition Makers mini-series, subscribe to Ashurst ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

In this episode, Cameron McKenzie talks about the power of innovation in pursuing sustainability and his journey from construction to creating ASPIRE, a platform that is empowering over 3,500 businesses to reuse and recycle over two million tonnes of resources.
Cameron discusses the concept of a circular economy and how ASPIRE’s algorithm promotes a sustainable, waste-free environment and the significant role federal policy has played in shaping the future of circular economies and what success looks like on a global scale.
To stay informed and catch-up on our Game Changers and Transition Makers mini-series, subscribe to Ashurst ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Join us for our first podcast series, ESG Matters @ Ashurst as we go searching for answers and providing practical advice to help you address the challenges facing your organisation.

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Listen to Elena Lambros' insightful conversation with Cameron McKenzie, the visionary behind ASPIRE—a trailblazing digital circular economy marketplace.

Game changers and transition makers: Pursuing sustainability in the construction sector

Elena Lambros learns how Nikhil Chouguley's early experience in the Himalayas deeply influenced his path towards creating Sustopia, an ecosystem of blockchain, AI, and eventually quantum computing which are increasingly being harnessed to navigate financial investments to facilitate sustainable decision making.

In this wide-ranging conversation Nikhil discusses how we are on the cusp of a 'Green Industrial Revolution 4.0', driven by a younger generation of investors who value sustainability over short-term profits, a point that Sustopia aims to harness, guiding capital towards technologies and ventures that can shape a sustainable future.

Elena Lambros learns how Nikhil Chouguley's early experience in the Himalayas deeply influenced his path towards creating Sustopia, an ecosystem of blockchain, AI, and eventually quantum computing which are increasingly being harnessed to navigate financial investments to facilitate sustainable decision making. In this wide-ranging conversation Nikhil discusses how we are on the cusp of a 'Green Industrial Revolution 4.0', driven by a younger generation of investors who value sustainability over short-term profits, a point that Sustopia aims to harness, guiding capital towards technologies and ventures that can shape a sustainable future.

From a Mowgli-like childhood to a trailblazer in ESG, Nikhil Chouguley’s unique journey has lead him to ask: Are we, as investors, truly aware of the impact our money has on the world?

Game Changers and Transition Makers: Utopian thinking for sustainable development

There’s nothing ordinary about the events that Chris Pensa creates for corporate clients, and his personal story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Ashurst’s Elena Lambros hears how this former competitive figure skater carved out a career that combines creativity and sustainability in numerous ways.

Chris takes us back to 2005 and his early career at Sotheby’s, where he became the first person to catalogue artwork by Banksy (then an unknown street artist). From there, Chris explains how his personal and professional passions guided him towards where he is today, curating bespoke events for clients in the financial, legal and tech sectors that frequently inspire participants to reconsider how they can boost their ESG strategies.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Chris discusses the power of individuals and businesses to make a positive contribution to the environment and he emphasises the creative potential within everyone. He also discusses the importance of raising inquisitive children, how cold-water swimming keeps him productive, and how lockdown prompted him to create and livestream rollerblading tours of London street art.

Listen back to the complete Game Changers series – featuring an array of inspiring change makers – by subscribing to ESG Matters @ Ashurst on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

There’s nothing ordinary about <a href="https://www.pensaevents.co.uk/">the events that Chris Pensa creates for corporate clients</a>, and his personal story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Ashurst’s Elena Lambros hears how this former competitive figure skater carved out a career that combines creativity and sustainability in numerous ways.
Chris takes us back to 2005 and his early career at Sotheby’s, where he became the first person to catalogue artwork by Banksy (then an unknown street artist). From there, Chris explains how his personal and professional passions guided him towards where he is today, curating bespoke events for clients in the financial, legal and tech sectors that frequently inspire participants to reconsider how they can boost their ESG strategies.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Chris discusses the power of individuals and businesses to make a positive contribution to the environment and he emphasises the creative potential within everyone. He also discusses the importance of raising inquisitive children, how cold-water swimming keeps him productive, and how lockdown prompted him to create and livestream <a href="http://www.thehouseofgraffiti.co.uk/">rollerblading tours of London street art</a>.
Listen back to the complete Game Changers series – featuring an array of inspiring change makers – by subscribing to ESG Matters @ Ashurst on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

From street art to roller blading. From rewilding projects to CO2-absorbing paint. Chris Pensa shares his colourful personal and professional journey towards a better, greener future.

Game Changers and Transition Makers: Painting ESG on city walls and beyond

Join Elena Lambros in a captivating discussion with Magnus Drewelies, the visionary founder of CEEZER, as they explore negative emissions, transforming the carbon credit market while advancing the sustainability agenda.

Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by Magnus as he articulates the origin story of CEEZER, business expansion, and strategic focus areas. The conversation ventures into the essential strategies for redefining existing systems to achieve game-changing results in carbon negativity and the urgency of personal and corporate commitment to net zero goals.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Join Elena Lambros in a captivating discussion with Magnus Drewelies, the visionary founder of CEEZER, as they explore negative emissions, transforming the carbon credit market while advancing the sustainability agenda.
Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by Magnus as he articulates the origin story of CEEZER, business expansion, and strategic focus areas. The conversation ventures into the essential strategies for redefining existing systems to achieve game-changing results in carbon negativity and the urgency of personal and corporate commitment to net zero goals.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Join Elena Lambros in a captivating discussion with Magnus Drewelies, the visionary founder of CEEZER, as they explore negative emissions, transforming the carbon credit market while advancing the sustainability agenda.

Game changers and transition makers: Pursuing sustainability in the construction sector

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