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 this week, I’m unpacking the ecological, security, and ethical risks of AI use. Plus, what many organisations and governments around the world are doing to mitigate them.

The Spotlight Series brings you weekly, bite-sized updates and expert insight on sustainability transformation, brought to you by the team behind Sustainability Tracker together with Edge Impact.

Hosted by Kiarne Treacy, one of Australia’s leading expert voices in helping make sustainability simpler for businesses and consumers.



MENTIONS:

EU Artificial Intelligence Act

ESG and Responsible AI Leadership Group



LINKS:

Browse sustainability information from all your favourite brands: SustainabilityTracker.com

Hear from sustainability experts and leading brands, plus listen to past episodes: The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Join a growing network of passionate sustainability professionals and like-minded enthusiasts: Leaders in Sustainability Network

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

Research Partner: Edge Impact

Content Writing: Jesse Oey

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.

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 this week, I’m unpacking the ecological, security, and ethical risks of AI use. Plus, what many organisations and governments around the world are doing to mitigate them.
The Spotlight Series brings you weekly, bite-sized updates and expert insight on sustainability transformation, brought to you by the team behind Sustainability Tracker together with Edge Impact.
Hosted by Kiarne Treacy, one of Australia’s leading expert voices in helping make sustainability simpler for businesses and consumers.
 
MENTIONS:
<a href="https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/high-level-summary/">EU Artificial Intelligence Act</a>
<a href="https://www.responsible.ai/bridging-the-gap-the-confluence-of-ai-and-esg-in-a-responsible-world/">ESG and Responsible AI Leadership Group</a>
 
LINKS:
Browse sustainability information from all your favourite brands: <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/">SustainabilityTracker.com</a>
Hear from sustainability experts and leading brands, plus listen to past episodes: <a href="https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/podcasts/">The Sustainable Transformation Podcast</a>
Join a growing network of passionate sustainability professionals and like-minded enthusiasts: <a href="https://www.leadersinsustainability.com/">Leaders in Sustainability Network</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/@sustainablechoicegroup">TikTok</a>
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial
 
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
Research Partner: <a href="https://www.edgeimpact.global/spotlightseries">Edge Impact</a>
Content Writing: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseoey/">Jesse Oey</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-bye-75609857/">Eddie Bye</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.

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

SPOTLIGHT EPISODE | The role of AI in sustainability – Part 2

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 and how that has shaped not only his business but also his vision for the future. 

Polar Enviro has a bold and ambitious mission centred around safety and sustainability and in this thought-provoking chat, Kiarne gets to the bottom of what that really means. How does ‘photoluminescence’ (aka glow-in-the-dark) light the path *pardon the pun* for a revolutionary technology that could change the world? What do road surfaces and exit signs have to do with sustainability? Well, like us.. You might be surprised! 

Join us as we learn how a chance conversation between Gus and his now business partner, changed the trajectory of Gus’s career and led him to dedicate himself to innovating in new and, somewhat unexpected industries.  

After this, you’ll never look at exit signs, road surfaces or pathway lighting the same again. If you’re a sustainability enthusiast, interested in safety or just a tech nerd who loves learning about innovations that shape the future, you won’t want to miss this chat. 

Key Discussion Points:


Client and Employee Focus: Prioritising the needs of clients and employees, learned from experiences at Visy. Gus also learnt more about environmental and social sustainability through his years at Visy.


The drive to making environmental impact: Creating Polar Enviro to minimise waste and utilise energy systems effectively.


Disruption as a Norm: Embracing disruption as a fundamental aspect in innovative products.


Challenges of Change: Overcoming fear of disruption and motivating leadership to embrace sustainability.


The Exit Sign Technology: New exit signs that are energy-efficient, reliable, and reduce carbon emissions significantly.


Microlighting Technology: Development of baby LEDs that enhance exit sign functionality and extend lifespan.


Using sustainable materials and reducing emissions: Lower environmental significance with only 5% of the impact created by the old exit sign technology.


OmniGrip Direct and Road Safety: Utilising recycled glass for safer road surfacing and line markings, allowing for more accessibility at nighttime.


Future Applications of Photoluminescent Technology: Potential uses in emergency clothing and coatings, aiming to replace traditional lighting.


Testing and Verification: Importance of rigorous testing and third-party verification for new technologies in ensuring reliability of their products.



MENTIONS:


Polar Enviro - the parent company of Smarterlite, OmniGrip Direct and Vivacity


Richard Pratt - late Chairman of Visy Industries


Smarterlife - Chief Technology Officer Zoran Ovuka


Photoluminescent Technology - Smarterlite’s Environmental Technology


Environmental Exit Signs


Microlighting Technologies


Vivacity - Chief Executive Officer - Gary Commane


CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation


Impacts of the old Exit Signs (Video)



LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Learn more about Polar Enviro on Linkedin and Instagram.

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: Gus Carfi

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 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 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guscarfi/">Gus Carfi</a>, 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 and how that has shaped not only his business but also his vision for the future. 
Polar Enviro has a bold and ambitious mission centred around safety and sustainability and in this thought-provoking chat, Kiarne gets to the bottom of what that really means. How does ‘photoluminescence’ (aka glow-in-the-dark) light the path *pardon the pun* for a revolutionary technology that could change the world? What do road surfaces and exit signs have to do with sustainability? Well, like us.. You might be surprised! 
Join us as we learn how a chance conversation between Gus and his now business partner, changed the trajectory of Gus’s career and led him to dedicate himself to innovating in new and, somewhat unexpected industries.  
After this, you’ll never look at exit signs, road surfaces or pathway lighting the same again. If you’re a sustainability enthusiast, interested in safety or just a tech nerd who loves learning about innovations that shape the future, you won’t want to miss this chat. 
Key Discussion Points:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Client and Employee Focus: Prioritising the needs of clients and employees, learned from experiences at Visy. Gus also learnt more about environmental and social sustainability through his years at Visy.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The drive to making environmental impact: Creating Polar Enviro to minimise waste and utilise energy systems effectively.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Disruption as a Norm: Embracing disruption as a fundamental aspect in innovative products.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Challenges of Change: Overcoming fear of disruption and motivating leadership to embrace sustainability.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The Exit Sign Technology: New exit signs that are energy-efficient, reliable, and reduce carbon emissions significantly.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Microlighting Technology: Development of baby LEDs that enhance exit sign functionality and extend lifespan.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Using sustainable materials and reducing emissions: Lower environmental significance with only 5% of the impact created by the old exit sign technology.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
OmniGrip Direct and Road Safety: Utilising recycled glass for safer road surfacing and line markings, allowing for more accessibility at nighttime.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Future Applications of Photoluminescent Technology: Potential uses in emergency clothing and coatings, aiming to replace traditional lighting.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Testing and Verification: Importance of rigorous testing and third-party verification for new technologies in ensuring reliability of their products.
</li>
</ul>
 
MENTIONS:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://polarenviro.com.au/">Polar Enviro</a> - the parent company of <a href="https://smarterlite.com/">Smarterlite</a>, <a href="https://www.omnigripdirect.com.au/">OmniGrip Direct</a> and <a href="https://vivacitygm.com.au/">Vivacity</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pratt_(businessman)">Richard Pratt</a> - late Chairman of <a href="https://www.visy.com/">Visy Industries</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Smarterlife - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoran-ovuka/">Chief Technology Officer Zoran Ovuka</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://smarterlite.com/technology/">Photoluminescent Technology - Smarterlite’s Environmental Technology</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://smarterlite.com/product/environmental-exit-signs/">Environmental Exit Signs</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.microled-info.com/introduction#:~:text=Micro%2DLED%20(also%20known%20as,current%20high%2Dend%20OLED%20displays.">Microlighting Technologies</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Vivacity -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-commane-38287b18/"> Chief Executive Officer - Gary Commane</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/">CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjuOCCTyRmM">Impacts of the old Exit Signs (Video)</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
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>
Learn more about Polar Enviro on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/polarenviro/">Linkedin </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/polarenviro/">Instagram</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 – @novapodcastsofficial
 
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guscarfi/">Gus Carfi</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

Polar Enviro |  Could glow-in-the-dark technology change the world?

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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 consumer behaviours and exactly what Officworks is doing about it. 

As businesses across the country face increasing pressure to balance cost, environmental impact and good social outcomes, Officeworks is leading the way in innovating and driving change within their own brands and across their major suppliers.  

Listen in as the pair discuss everything from building and structuring a sustainability team and prioritising the most material environmental issues to the importance of communicating authentically with customers. Kiarne asks the tough questions, do customers really care and... will they pay for it? 

Join them as they discuss:


Personal Background: Fiona reflects on her upbringing in Singapore, her experiences in China, and how these shaped her passion for making a significant difference in large organisations.


Role and Responsibilities: Fiona's multifaceted role in sustainability and corporate affairs, and how she integrates sustainability into the core operations of Officeworks.


Sustainability in Business: How Officeworks is embedding sustainability into their operations, achieving 100% renewable energy targets, and the commercial benefits of sustainable practices.


Eradicating Modern Slavery: Fiona emphasises the importance of ensuring that Officeworks' supply chain is free from modern slavery and the proactive steps taken to achieve this goal.


Ethically Sourced Products: The commitment to sourcing products ethically and the role of corporate social responsibility in shaping consumer trust and loyalty.


Respect for Indigenous Lands: The opportunities for collaboration with Indigenous suppliers and the commitment to inclusivity in business practices.

Key Statistics:


Officeworks has achieved its 100% renewable energy target, with 170 stores set to be powered by renewable energy by January 2025.


Since collaborating with Greening Australia in 2017, Officeworks has helped plant 1.75 million trees as a result of customers purchasing from the People & Plant product range. Their goal is to plant 2 million trees by 2025 (Source).


Since 2020, Officeworks has recycled over 11,800 tonnes of waste through their Bring it Back Scheme.



MENTIONS:

Officeworks

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)

Wesfarmers

Officeworks Initiative: People & Planet Positive

Officeworks Initiative: Bring it Back Program and People & Planet Recycling Pop-Up Days

Brother Australia - long-term supplier at Officeworks

Officeworks Partner - Greening Australia

Mandatory Climate Disclosure (PDF from The Treasury - Australian Government)

Handy Guide to a Materiality Assessment (written by KPMG)

The EU’s new Digital Product Passport (DPP)



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: Fiona Lawrie

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

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 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-lawrie-97914939/">Fiona Lawrie</a>, Head of Corporate Affairs and ESG at Officeworks to break down the enormous responsibility major retailers have to shift consumer behaviours and exactly what Officworks is doing about it. 
As businesses across the country face increasing pressure to balance cost, environmental impact and good social outcomes, Officeworks is leading the way in innovating and driving change within their own brands and across their major suppliers.  
Listen in as the pair discuss everything from building and structuring a sustainability team and prioritising the most material environmental issues to the importance of communicating authentically with customers. Kiarne asks the tough questions, do customers really care and... will they pay for it? 
Join them as they discuss:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Personal Background: Fiona reflects on her upbringing in Singapore, her experiences in China, and how these shaped her passion for making a significant difference in large organisations.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Role and Responsibilities: Fiona's multifaceted role in sustainability and corporate affairs, and how she integrates sustainability into the core operations of Officeworks.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Sustainability in Business: How Officeworks is embedding sustainability into their operations, achieving 100% renewable energy targets, and the commercial benefits of sustainable practices.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Eradicating Modern Slavery: Fiona emphasises the importance of ensuring that Officeworks' supply chain is free from modern slavery and the proactive steps taken to achieve this goal.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Ethically Sourced Products: The commitment to sourcing products ethically and the role of corporate social responsibility in shaping consumer trust and loyalty.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Respect for Indigenous Lands: The opportunities for collaboration with Indigenous suppliers and the commitment to inclusivity in business practices.
</li>
</ul>
Key Statistics:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Officeworks has achieved its 100% renewable energy target, with 170 stores set to be powered by renewable energy by January 2025.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Since collaborating with Greening Australia in 2017, Officeworks has helped plant 1.75 million trees as a result of customers purchasing from the People &amp; Plant product range. Their goal is to plant 2 million trees by 2025 (<a href="https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/partners/officeworks/">Source</a>).
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Since 2020, Officeworks has recycled over 11,800 tonnes of waste through their Bring it Back Scheme.
</li>
</ul>
 
MENTIONS:
<a href="https://www.officeworks.com.au/">Officeworks</a>
<a href="https://apco.org.au/">Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)</a>
<a href="https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/">Wesfarmers</a>
<a href="https://www.officeworks.com.au/information/about-us/peopleandplanet">Officeworks Initiative: People &amp; Planet Positive</a>
<a href="https://www.officeworks.com.au/information/about-us/peopleandplanet/recycling">Officeworks Initiative: Bring it Back Program and People &amp; Planet Recycling Pop-Up Days</a>
<a href="https://www.brother.com.au/">Brother Australia</a> - long-term supplier at Officeworks
Officeworks Partner - <a href="https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/">Greening Australia</a>
<a href="https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-01/c2024-466491-policy-state.pdf">Mandatory Climate Disclosure</a> (PDF from The Treasury - Australian Government)
Handy Guide to a <a href="https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/pdf/2014/10/materiality-assessment.pdf">Materiality Assessment</a> (written by KPMG)
<a href="https://blog.worldfavor.com/the-eus-new-digital-product-passport-dpp-everything-you-need-to-know">The EU’s new Digital Product Passport (DPP)</a>
 
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 – @novapodcastsofficial
 
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-lawrie-97914939/">Fiona Lawrie</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

Officeworks | How this retail giant is using their power for good, with Fiona Lawrie

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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 of everyone’s mind,  consumers are looking for ways to keep their energy costs down and reduce their environmental impact. 



In this episode, Kiarne is joined by GloBird Energy’s Chief Technology Officer, Evan Giosis. The pair share an honest conversation about the role of the energy retailer and what they really can do to support the energy transition. 



Having never worked in the energy industry before, Evan admits that he didn’t think all that much about it before, but he’s now excited at the prospect of using technology to transform the sector. 



Tune in for an interesting chat about the state of the industry and get some surprising tips to reduce your home energy bills and consume more solar power - even if you don’t have solar panels. 





Key discussion points:
GloBird is a customer-first energy retailer boasting that ‘red carpet treatment’ is at the heart of everything they do. 
Technology plays an important role in the energy transition and GloBird is leading the way with innovative products and services to enhance the customer experience along the way.  
What is the role of the energy retailer? Energy retailers have been accused of differentiating merely by the colour of the bill, so this Aussie scale up is committed to shaking up the industry with innovative technologies. 
The energy retailer is only one part of a massive ecosystem. The retailer is managing a sophisticated wholesale buying structure to provide assurances to Aussie households; it’s far more complex (and varying) than most would think. 


The Free Lunch Product offers households free energy in the middle of the day (when the sun shines the most!). 
The Virtual PowerPlant is inevitable, but operating and managing that is a huge challenge that GloBird is taking steps to address. What exactly is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and what exactly is holding us back?
GloBird invests in  BioEnergy, which is where biomass (landfill)  is decomposed and turned into methane as an energy source.  This is just one of the ways that GloBird is contributing to more new and greener energy sources. 
Carbon offsets and Green Power are two different schemes that communities can take part in to vote for a cleaner energy grid with their wallet.



MENTIONS:

GloBird Energy

Free Lunch product

Virtual Power Plants

BioEnergy

Green Power

Carbon Offsets



LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

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



You can learn more about GloBird Energy on their website. You can follow GloBird Energy on their LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.



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



CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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 

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? (<a href="https://www.aer.gov.au/system/files/2023-10/State%20of%20the%20energy%20market%202023%20-%20Full%20report_1.pdf">Source: State of the Energy Market 2023</a>). 
 
In an industry that is constantly evolving and at a time when the cost of living is on top of everyone’s mind,  consumers are looking for ways to keep their energy costs down and reduce their environmental impact. 
 
In this episode, Kiarne is joined by GloBird Energy’s Chief Technology Officer, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-giosis/">Evan Giosis</a>. The pair share an honest conversation about the role of the energy retailer and what they really can do to support the energy transition. 
 
Having never worked in the energy industry before, Evan admits that he didn’t think all that much about it before, but he’s now excited at the prospect of using technology to transform the sector. 
 
Tune in for an interesting chat about the state of the industry and get some surprising tips to reduce your home energy bills and consume more solar power - even if you don’t have solar panels. 
 
Key discussion points:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">GloBird is a customer-first energy retailer boasting that ‘red carpet treatment’ is at the heart of everything they do. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Technology plays an important role in the energy transition and GloBird is leading the way with innovative products and services to enhance the customer experience along the way.  </li>
<li aria-level="1">What is the role of the energy retailer? Energy retailers have been accused of differentiating merely by the colour of the bill, so this Aussie scale up is committed to shaking up the industry with innovative technologies. </li>
<li aria-level="1">The energy retailer is only one part of a massive ecosystem. The retailer is managing a sophisticated wholesale buying structure to provide assurances to Aussie households; it’s far more complex (and varying) than most would think. </li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Free Lunch Product offers households free energy in the middle of the day (when the sun shines the most!). </li>
<li aria-level="1">The Virtual PowerPlant is inevitable, but operating and managing that is a huge challenge that GloBird is taking steps to address. What exactly is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and what exactly is holding us back?</li>
<li aria-level="1">GloBird invests in  BioEnergy, which is where biomass (landfill)  is decomposed and turned into methane as an energy source.  This is just one of the ways that GloBird is contributing to more new and greener energy sources. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Carbon offsets and Green Power are two different schemes that communities can take part in to vote for a cleaner energy grid with their wallet.</li>
</ul>
 
MENTIONS:
<a href="https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/">GloBird Energy</a>
<a href="https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/daylightsave/">Free Lunch product</a>
<a href="https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/what-you-should-know-about-virtual-power-plants/">Virtual Power Plants</a>
<a href="https://arena.gov.au/renewable-energy/bioenergy/">BioEnergy</a>
<a href="https://www.greenpower.gov.au/">Green Power</a>
<a href="https://www.climateactive.org.au/what-climate-active/carbon-offsets">Carbon Offsets</a>
 
LINKS:
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Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiarne-treacy/">Kiarne Treacy</a>
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