Sustainable Transformation
Sustainable Transformation
In the Sustainable Transformation Podcast, we bring you honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of sustainability transformations in business. Join us fortnightly as we unpack the ideas that drive change, decode the jargon and meet the visionary leaders reshaping their organisations for the better.Social links:
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Pablo & Rusty’s | Spilling the beans on the coffee industry
Did you know that your average Aussie consumes 1.83 kilograms of coffee per year? Or that Australians sip over 1 billion cups of coffee outside of home annually? Melbourne, in particular, boasts the highest number of cafes per capita in the world, maintaining its position as a coffee-hub of the…
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Runway Room | Uncovering the secrets of the beauty industry
The beauty industry has a dirty secret—it’s probably already in your bloodstream. This was the revelation that left Kiarne stunned during her conversation with Runway Room Founder and CEO, Alex Fevola. In 2012, Alex recognised a gap in the market for a beauty salon that offered reliable, high-qu…
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Polar Enviro | Could glow-in-the-dark technology change the world?
What does a 30-year career at Visy ‘growing up’ under the leadership of the Pratt family do to a person? In this episode, Kiarne sits down with Gus Carfi, the Executive Chairman at Polar Enviro to find out. Gus shares anecdotes of working for Visy and Richard Pratt, growing into the role of COO …
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Officeworks | How this retail giant is using their power for good, with Fiona Lawrie
Want to know how one of Australia’s largest retailers hit their 100% renewable energy target in 2024? Kicking off Season 3 with a bang, Kiarne sits down with Fiona Lawrie, Head of Corporate Affairs and ESG at Officeworks to break down the enormous responsibility major retailers have to shift cons…
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GloBird Energy | Are all energy retailers created equal?
Did you know that in an average Australian household, 32% of energy is used for heating and cooling, 27% for water heating, and 22% for appliances and lighting? (Source: State of the Energy Market 2023). In an industry that is constantly evolving and at a time when the cost of living is on top …
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B Lab AANZ | Can Business Exist for Impact over Profit?
Are you seeing the Certified B Corporation stamp popping up on your social channels, or on the products you’re buying? Well, that’s no surprise! As of February 2024 there are over 8,000 Certified B Corporations across 162 industries and 96 countries, with 750 of those belonging to Australian and Ao…
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Team Global Express | The Road to Sustainable Logistics with Heather Bone
In Australia, the transport sector makes up 19% of emissions, with the projection to become the largest producer of emissions by 2030. (Source). Fortunately, Team Global Express - formally known as Toll Global Express - has committed to tackling decarbonisation and improving sustainable developmen…
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Good360 Australia | Transforming Surplus into Substance
$2.5 billion worth of brand-new excess goods end up wasted or landfilled in Australia every year, according to Deloitte Access Economics. To put this statistic into perspective, if this waste were a company, it would be the 6th largest retailer by market capital in Australia. (Source). Luckily, …
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City of Melbourne | It takes a City
By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. So, what happens when these cities are affected by extreme weather events? Who’s responsible for ensuring we can adapt to changing conditions and become resilient in the midst of climate change? This week, Kiarne sits down with Co-Chief…
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SPOTLIGHT EPISODE | The role of AI in sustainability – Part 2
Did you know that using AI to generate a single image can use up as much energy as charging a smartphone? Or that some tech companies employ low-paid workers, including prisoners, to filter AI content? Behold, the hidden perils of AI. With innovation, always comes risk. AI is no exception. So t…
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