In this episode, Kiarne chats with Bradley Hall, the owner and Managing Director of Chatham Homes, a Melbourne-based boutique home builder and builder of the first  Green Star 'as-built' certified home in Australia.



Bradley shares his insights on the current state of the residential construction industry in Australia and where we’re at when it comes to building sustainable and healthy homes. He delves into the crucial question of who should be responsible for the costs of implementing sustainable practices and whether or not we’re ready to pay for it.



In this unfiltered discussion, Bradley openly addresses the areas where the construction industry has been lagging behind and shares his concerns about the long-lasting impacts the pandemic has had on residential builders and what that means for the quality of our homes.  



Plus, hear Bradley's personal journey in acquiring Chatham Homes, his ambitions to transform the boutique builder into a company that puts sustainability, resilience, and health first in their new homes and the challenges of balancing that with profitability.  



MENTIONS:



Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) & Green Star: https://new.gbca.org.au/



The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)  https://www.nathers.gov.au/



Passive House Certification https://passivehouse-international.org/index.php?page_id=183



Building Biology  https://www.buildingbiology.com.au/



What you need to know about Off-gassing https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/what-is-off-gassing



Core Projects https://www.coreprojects.com.au/



Crystal Group https://www.crystalgroup.com.au/



LINKS:



Learn more about Chatham Homes Sustainability

Follow Chatham Homes on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn



Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok



Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial



CREDITS:



Host: Kiarne Treacy

Editor: Eddie Bye

Executive Producer: Eddie Bye







Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au



Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.



See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kiarne chats with Bradley Hall, the owner and Managing Director of Chatham Homes, a Melbourne-based boutique home builder and builder of the first  Green Star 'as-built' certified home in Australia.
 
Bradley shares his insights on the current state of the residential construction industry in Australia and where we’re at when it comes to building sustainable and healthy homes. He delves into the crucial question of who should be responsible for the costs of implementing sustainable practices and whether or not we’re ready to pay for it.
 
In this unfiltered discussion, Bradley openly addresses the areas where the construction industry has been lagging behind and shares his concerns about the long-lasting impacts the pandemic has had on residential builders and what that means for the quality of our homes.  
 
Plus, hear Bradley's personal journey in acquiring Chatham Homes, his ambitions to transform the boutique builder into a company that puts sustainability, resilience, and health first in their new homes and the challenges of balancing that with profitability.  
 
MENTIONS:
 
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) &amp; Green Star: <a href="https://new.gbca.org.au/">https://new.gbca.org.au/</a>   
 
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)  <a href="https://www.nathers.gov.au/">https://www.nathers.gov.au/</a> 
 
Passive House Certification <a href="https://passivehouse-international.org/index.php?page_id=183">https://passivehouse-international.org/index.php?page_id=183</a> 
 
Building Biology  <a href="https://www.buildingbiology.com.au/">https://www.buildingbiology.com.au/</a> 
 
What you need to know about Off-gassing <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/what-is-off-gassing">https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/what-is-off-gassing</a> 
 
Core Projects <a href="https://www.coreprojects.com.au/">https://www.coreprojects.com.au/</a> 
 
Crystal Group <a href="https://www.crystalgroup.com.au/">https://www.crystalgroup.com.au/</a> 
 
LINKS:
 
Learn more about <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/brand/chatham-homes/">Chatham Homes Sustainability</a> 
Follow Chatham Homes on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChathamHomesPtyLtd">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chathamhomes_/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/chatham-homes-pty-ltd">LinkedIn</a>
 
Learn more about <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/about/">SustainabilityTracker.com</a> 
Learn more about <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/">The Sustainable Transformation Podcast</a>
Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablechoice/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/telstra/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainablechoicegroup">TikTok</a>
 
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial
 
CREDITS:
 
Host: Kiarne Treacy
Editor: Eddie Bye
Executive Producer: Eddie Bye
 
 
 
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
 
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

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.

In the Sustainable Transformation Podcast, we bring you honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of sustainability transformations in business.

Sustainable Transformation

Chatham Homes | Balancing sustainability, affordability, and health in home construction. Can it be done?

Sustainability has shifted from a “nice to have” to a core business risk conversation.

In this episode, Daniel Harper, Director of Cool Planet, unpacks what nearly 20 years of working in climate strategy has taught him about how businesses really move. From the early “wild west” days of carbon offsets to mandatory climate disclosure, supply chain pressure and the pivot from carbon neutral to net zero, this is a grounded look at what’s actually happening in the ESG space..

You’ll hear why regulatory certainty matters more than most people realise, how supplier tiering is reshaping procurement decisions, where carbon offset distrust comes from (including why some carbon credits cost under $2 while others sit closer to $50… and what that gap means for credibility) and why some industries like hospitality are evolving faster than others.

If you’re unsure whether to start or scale your sustainability efforts, this episode breaks down the steps and tools to get moving in a way that makes clear business sense.

You’ll hear and learn:
Why mandatory climate disclosure reframes sustainability as business risk, not environmental charity
How large organisations are quietly ranking suppliers based on net zero targets and carbon reporting
The real difference between carbon neutral and net zero — and why offset quality matters
Where reputational risk and greenwashing scrutiny are increasing, and how to protect your brand
Why starting early reduces future compliance pressure, protects profit and creates commercial advantage

 

Founders, sustainability leads, procurement teams and business owners who want clarity on climate reporting, supplier pressure, net zero strategy and how to turn sustainability from a compliance task into a commercial advantage.

 

MENTIONS:
Cool Planet
Climate Active
Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

 

LINKS:

Learn more aboutSustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more aboutThe Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Follow The Sustainable Choice Group onLinkedIn,Instagram, andTikTok

Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial

 

CREDITS:

Host:Kiarne Treacy

Guest:Daniel Harper

Guest Company: Cool Planet

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

Seeomnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Sustainability has shifted from a &ldquo;nice to have&rdquo; to a core business risk conversation.
In this episode, Daniel Harper, Director of Cool Planet, unpacks what nearly 20 years of working in climate strategy has taught him about how businesses really move. From the early &ldquo;wild west&rdquo; days of carbon offsets to mandatory climate disclosure, supply chain pressure and the pivot from carbon neutral to net zero, this is a grounded look at what&rsquo;s actually happening in the ESG space..
You&rsquo;ll hear why regulatory certainty matters more than most people realise, how supplier tiering is reshaping procurement decisions, where carbon offset distrust comes from (including why some carbon credits cost under $2 while others sit closer to $50&hellip; and what that gap means for credibility) and why some industries like hospitality are evolving faster than others.
If you&rsquo;re unsure whether to start or scale your sustainability efforts, this episode breaks down the steps and tools to get moving in a way that makes clear business sense.
You&rsquo;ll hear and learn:
<ul>
<li>Why mandatory climate disclosure reframes sustainability as business risk, not environmental charity</li>
<li>How large organisations are quietly ranking suppliers based on net zero targets and carbon reporting</li>
<li>The real difference between carbon neutral and net zero &mdash; and why offset quality matters</li>
<li>Where reputational risk and greenwashing scrutiny are increasing, and how to protect your brand</li>
<li>Why starting early reduces future compliance pressure, protects profit and creates commercial advantage</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Founders, sustainability leads, procurement teams and business owners who want clarity on climate reporting, supplier pressure, net zero strategy and how to turn sustainability from a compliance task into a commercial advantage.
&nbsp;
MENTIONS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.coolplanet.com.au/">Cool Planet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.climateactive.org.au/">Climate Active</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction/accu-scheme">Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sciencebasedtargets.org/">Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
LINKS:
Learn more about<a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/about/"> </a><a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/about/">SustainabilityTracker.com</a>
Learn more about<a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/"> </a><a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/">The Sustainable Transformation Podcast</a>
Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablechoice/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablechoice/">LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitytracker/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitytracker/">Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainabilitytracker"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainabilitytracker">TikTok</a>
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content &ndash; @novapodcastsofficial
&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
Guest:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravimandalika/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-harper-43647010/">Daniel Harper</a>
Guest Company: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/coolplanet/">Cool Planet</a>
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
See<a href="https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener"> </a><a href="https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information

The Wild West of sustainability is over | Cool Planet’s Daniel Harper

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What’s hot right now?

Traceability. 
Transparency. 
Tinned tuna (seriously).

Kiarne sits down with Phoebe Dowling, Director of Global Food Sustainability at Simplot. The powerhouse behind brands like John West, Bird’s Eye and Edgell to unpack what sits behind certification, fishing methods and the labels we rely on at the supermarket.

Overfishing is a global challenge. A third of global fish stocks are overfished, and demand continues to rise. Phoebe explains what MSC certification is designed to safeguard, why 96% of John West products carry the blue tick, and why the remaining 4% is more complex than it first appears.

You’ll hear why species matters, why fishing methods matter just as much and how something that sounds simple can have so much nuance.

This conversation moves beyond shelf claims to explore traceability, trade-offs and what responsible sourcing really requires inside a global food business.

What you'll hear:
What “FAD-free” actually means
The truth about pole & line fishing, certifications and overfished species like yellowfin
Why traceability is becoming a non-negotiable in food supply chains
Simplot’s practical (and refreshingly honest) approach to balancing sustainability with business viability
What Phoebe wishes every sustainability leader knew about trade-offs, investment and making the financial case for ESG



This episode will leave you thinking differently about what ends up on your plate… and what your organisation puts on its labels.

 

LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok

Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial

 

CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

Guest: Phoebe Dowling

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

What&rsquo;s hot right now?
Traceability. Transparency. Tinned tuna (seriously).
Kiarne sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-dowling-337b0a6/">Phoebe Dowling</a>, Director of Global Food Sustainability at <a href="https://simplot.com.au/">Simplot</a>. The powerhouse behind brands like <a href="https://johnwest.com.au/">John West</a>, <a href="https://birdseye.com.au/">Bird&rsquo;s Eye</a> and <a href="https://edgell.com.au/">Edgell</a> to unpack what sits behind certification, fishing methods and the labels we rely on at the supermarket.
Overfishing is a global challenge. A third of global fish stocks are overfished, and demand continues to rise. Phoebe explains what MSC certification is designed to safeguard, why 96% of John West products carry the blue tick, and why the remaining 4% is more complex than it first appears.
You&rsquo;ll hear why species matters, why fishing methods matter just as much and how something that sounds simple can have so much nuance.
This conversation moves beyond shelf claims to explore traceability, trade-offs and what responsible sourcing really requires inside a global food business.
What you'll hear:
<ul>
<li>What &ldquo;FAD-free&rdquo; actually means</li>
<li>The truth about pole &amp; line fishing, certifications and overfished species like yellowfin</li>
<li>Why traceability is becoming a non-negotiable in food supply chains</li>
<li>Simplot&rsquo;s practical (and refreshingly honest) approach to balancing sustainability with business viability</li>
<li>What Phoebe wishes every sustainability leader knew about trade-offs, investment and making the financial case for ESG </li>
</ul>
This episode will leave you thinking differently about what ends up on your plate&hellip; and what your organisation puts on its labels.
&nbsp;
LINKS:
Learn more about <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/about/">SustainabilityTracker.com</a>
Learn more about <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/">The Sustainable Transformation Podcast</a>
Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablechoice/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitytracker/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainabilitytracker">TikTok</a>
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content &ndash; @novapodcastsofficial
&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-dowling-337b0a6/">Phoebe Dowling</a>
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

How sustainable is the tuna on your shelf? | Simplot Australia’s Phoebe Dowling

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What does it really take to make circular economy systems work at scale — beyond the theory and good intentions?

In this episode of The Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Stephen Richards, Founder and Managing Director of Big Bag Recovery, to unpack the hard, practical work behind building circular infrastructure in Australia.

Stephen shares how Big Bag Recovery began in Far North Queensland solving fertiliser bag waste, why circular systems must be commercially viable to survive, and what happens when businesses are willing to pay to solve their own waste problems. The conversation covers traceability, funding realities, why collaboration across competitors is essential, and how Big Bag Recovery built technology from day one to prove outcomes and build trust.

They also dig into what went wrong with REDcycle, why single-polymer systems matter, how recycled materials can be turned back into required products, and why environmental sustainability only works when commercial sustainability comes first.

This is a practical, no-nonsense look at what real circularity actually requires.

 

You’ll hear and learn:
Why circular economy systems must be commercially viable to last
How industry-wide collaboration enables circular solutions competitors can’t build alone
Why traceability and data are critical for trust, reporting and scale
What went wrong with multi-polymer recycling systems like REDcycle
How circularity works best when recycled materials replace required products, not novelty items

 

This episode is a must-listen for sustainability leaders, packaging and procurement teams, and anyone trying to make circular economy solutions work commercially, at scale and in the real world.

 

MENTIONS:
Circular Communities Australia
Australia Post
APCO
Product Stewardship
reMADE in Australia
Big Bag Recovery brand involved
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s advice on taking responsibility for our packaging

 

LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok

Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial

 

CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

Guest: Stephen Richards

Guest Company: Big Bag Recovery

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

What does it really take to make circular economy systems work at scale &mdash; beyond the theory and good intentions?
In this episode of The Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Stephen Richards, Founder and Managing Director of Big Bag Recovery, to unpack the hard, practical work behind building circular infrastructure in Australia.
Stephen shares how Big Bag Recovery began in Far North Queensland solving fertiliser bag waste, why circular systems must be commercially viable to survive, and what happens when businesses are willing to pay to solve their own waste problems. The conversation covers traceability, funding realities, why collaboration across competitors is essential, and how Big Bag Recovery built technology from day one to prove outcomes and build trust.
They also dig into what went wrong with REDcycle, why single-polymer systems matter, how recycled materials can be turned back into required products, and why environmental sustainability only works when commercial sustainability comes first.
This is a practical, no-nonsense look at what real circularity actually requires.
&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll hear and learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why circular economy systems must be commercially viable to last</li>
<li aria-level="1">How industry-wide collaboration enables circular solutions competitors can&rsquo;t build alone</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why traceability and data are critical for trust, reporting and scale</li>
<li aria-level="1">What went wrong with multi-polymer recycling systems like REDcycle</li>
<li aria-level="1">How circularity works best when recycled materials replace required products, not novelty items</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This episode is a must-listen for sustainability leaders, packaging and procurement teams, and anyone trying to make circular economy solutions work commercially, at scale and in the real world.
&nbsp;
MENTIONS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://circularcommunitiesaustralia.com.au/">Circular Communities Australia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility">Australia Post</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://apco.org.au/">APCO</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/waste/product-stewardship">Product Stewardship</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.remade.org.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22443550064&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA_KvjOqhdglU-CygwrNNmNcNauRXv&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAhaHMBhD2ARIsAPAU_D5LjewWerbF_YpMK5sMaxnjYRbhbf0GSchdoRVwfZZ5UhziwZctNpsaAvOQEALw_wcB">reMADE in Australia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bigbagrecovery.com.au/#brands">Big Bag Recovery brand involved</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/waste/packaging/taking-responsibility-for-our-packaging#dcceew-main">Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water&rsquo;s advice on taking responsibility for our packaging</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
LINKS:
Learn more about<a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/about/"> SustainabilityTracker.com</a>
Learn more about<a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/"> The Sustainable Transformation Podcast</a>
Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablechoice/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitytracker/"> Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainabilitytracker"> TikTok</a>
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content &ndash; @novapodcastsofficial
&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/"> Kiarne Treacy</a>
Guest:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-richards-0a33881a5/"> Stephen Richards</a>
Guest Company: <a href="https://www.bigbagrecovery.com.au/">Big Bag Recovery</a>
Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
See<a href="https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener"> omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information

Circularity only works if it pays | Big Bag Recovery’s Stephen Richards

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Chatham Homes | Balancing sustainability, affordability, and health in home construction. Can it be done?

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