Travel that changes places and people | Intrepid

What if travel could restore the places we visit instead of harming them? In this episode of The Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Sara King, General Manager of Purpose at Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s largest B Corp travel companies and a global leader in resp…

AI, Climate Risk and the Future of Energy | IBM’s Ravi Kumar Mandalika

What if the smartest technologies could also be the most human? In this episode of the Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Ravi Kumar Mandalika, Utilities Industry Leader for IBM, to explore how digital innovation is reshaping energy, resilience and the way businesses …

The Telco That’s Redefining Sustainable Connection | TPG Telecom’s felix mobile

What if your mobile plan could help the planet breathe a little easier? In this episode of The Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Rebecca Darley, Chief Marketing Officer at TPG Telecom, home to brands like Vodafone, TPG and felix mobile — Australia’s first carbon-neut…

From science fiction to sustainable reality | Climate Salad’s Mick Liubinskas

What if fixing the planet isn’t about one big breakthrough, but ten thousand small changes? In this episode of The Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Mick Liubinskas, Co-Founder of Climate Salad, a community accelerating the growth of Australia’s climate tech ecosyste…

How Waste Paint Became a World-First Idea | Paintback

In this episode, Kiarne Treacy welcomes John Ferraro, the CEO of Paintback, an independent product stewardship scheme (made up of the five biggest paint companies in Australia) dedicated to collecting and repurposing unwanted paint and packaging.   And the best part of it all? Paintback isn’t gat…

Inside the Mind of a Climate Strategist | South Pole Australia

Former petrochemical engineer turned sustainability strategist, Sonya Samson, has seen both sides of the climate challenge and knows how to turn lofty commitments into tangible results.   In this episode, she joined Kiarne to unpack the dual priorities of decarbonisation and climate adaptation, w…

The Environmental Cost of Digital Growth  | First Focus

In this episode, Kiarne is joined by Ross Sardi, CEO of First Focus, to unpack the real and growing environmental footprint of tech. From the energy costs of AI to the unseen emissions hiding in the cloud, Ross gets honest about the industry’s challenges, and what can actually be done right now.  …

What most businesses are missing in their carbon footprint (and how to get it right) | Climate Zero

Carbon reporting isn’t just about compliance, it could unlock a huge business opportunity if you get it right.    In this episode, Kiarne Treacy chats with Tai Lennon, Managing Director of Climate Zero, to unpack what actually goes into your carbon footprint, and why most businesses are underesti…

Why Xero’s Betting Big on ESG | Xero

Carbon visibility, sustainable aviation fuel, and the rise of accountants as unlikely ESG heroes. In this episode, Kiarne sits down with Dr. Tamara Somers, General Manager of Sustainability and Impact at Xero, for a conversation about what it takes to lead real change in big business. Tamara is n…

Why sustainability could save (or sink) your business  | &BLOOM Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability isn’t just a ‘nice to have’. It’s a strategic must-have for 2025 and beyond. In this episode, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Sydney Straver, Founder of award-winning ESG advisory firm &BLOOM Sustainability & ESG, to unpack what really matters in sustainability right now. From the ris…