Sustainability Further
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Sustainability Further has been designed in partnership with Charter Hall to inspire Australians to be more environmentally responsible. In this series, we will share knowledge from industry leaders, spark conservation and inspire people to take climate.
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Partners In Performance: Beyond Emissions, The Power of Carbon Credits
April 14, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBDelve into the fundamentals of carbon credits, understanding their role in mitigating carbon footprints, and uncovering best practices for effective implementation. Rob Fowler, from Partners In Performance shares valuable insights into the types of carbon credit projects available, the importance of transparency and credibility in reporting, and emerging trends shaping the future of the carbon credits market. Whether you're a seasoned sustainability professional or just beginning your journe...
Energetics: Powering progress and navigating the clean energy transition
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBDelve into the complexities of climate risk management and uncover practical strategies for navigating the transition to clean energy. From renewable energy solutions to policy insights, Jessica Antunes and Giles Walgenwitz from Energetics offer invaluable expertise to corporate clients seeking to embrace sustainability and drive positive change.
Samsara: The Aussie start-up making plastic infinitely recyclable with enzymes
November 15, 2023 17:18 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with Vanessa Vongsouthi, Head Researcher at Samsara Eco. Vanessa and her team are using cutting-edge enzyme technology to tackle plastic pollution. Discover how their innovative approach breaks down complex plastics into their original building blocks, paving the way for a more sustainable future. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the science behind their mission and the potential to revolutionize recycling.
CitySwitch: Switching on sustainability for businesses
November 01, 2023 00:09 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBTo share more about the vital role that CitySwitch plays in guiding businesses toward net Zero, I am chatting with Emily Keegan and Katie Shamas the National Secretariates for CitySwitch from the team at City of Sydney. In this episode, you’ll discover how CitySwitch empowers businesses to map a clear path to net-zero emissions while connecting them with a supportive community of like-minded organizations. We delve into the program's mission, its benefits for businesses and the environment,...
Charter Hall: From leftovers to luxury a sustainable office furniture story
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, we share an inspiring tale of sustainability within the world of real estate. When a floor at 74 Castlereagh Street in the CBD became vacant, it left behind furniture that could have ended up in the landfill. However, property manager Nick had a different vision. He repurposed the furniture, including a pool table, which became a unique selling point for a startup trader. The remaining furniture found a new home with Re-Love, a company that furnishes social housing. Join us...
Australian Conservation Foundations: Guardians of Australia’s nature with Kelly O’Shanassy
June 28, 2023 19:20 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin us for a compelling episode as we sit down with Kelly O'Shanassy, the CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), to delve into the crucial work of protecting and preserving Australia's natural environment. The ACF plays a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for the nation. In this enlightening conversation, Kelly shares insights into the organization's mission, ongoing initiatives, and collaborative efforts to engage communities and drive positive change. Tune in to ...
Pollinate Group: Empowering underserved communities through sustainable solutions
May 31, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBSita Adhikari, is the Co-founder and Director of Impact at Pollinate Group, a social enterprise that provides access to sustainable energy and water solutions to underserved communities in developing countries. Sita shares with us the story behind Pollinate Group's inception, the challenges they have faced in implementing sustainable solutions, and the impact they have had on improving the lives of people in low-income communities. We also discuss the importance of collaboration with local c...
Professor Mark Howden: Charting a path towards a more sustainable future
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Professor Mark Howden, Director of the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions and Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He has been a major contributor to the IPCC since 1991, with roles in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and now Sixth Assessment Reports, sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with other IPCC participants and Al Gore.
CSIRO: From research to action, tackling marine pollution with Dr Britta Denise Hardesty
April 12, 2023 19:58 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDr Britta Denise Hardesty is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, she has been researching plastic pollution for the last decade. In this episode, we explore the role key stakeholders play in tackling this mammoth issue.
Clean Up Australia: How to stop litter from entering our environments + cleaning up what’s already there
February 22, 2023 18:58 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBClean Up Australia Day has been inspiring more than 20 million Aussies to get out there and clean up their community for over 30 years. Pip Kiernan took over the reins as Chair five years ago from her father. Their focus is not only removing litter from our environment but preventing it from ending up there in the first place. You can get involved in Clean Up Australia day here.
Australia Post: Our posties are on their way to net zero
January 19, 2023 03:51 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBSusan Mizrahi is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Australia Post. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel and Suzan chat about Australia Post’s Sustainability Roadmap and how they’re getting there. The transition to electrifying their fleet of 4600 vehicles but also how they are reducing scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions. You can find out more about Australia Post's 2025 Sustainability Roadmap here.
Re-Love: Rethinking and reusing old furniture for the greater good
December 14, 2022 19:48 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBRe-Love rescues furniture and white goods from corporates and communities and delivers them to people in need. On this episode of the podcast is Ren Fernando one of the co-founders of Re-Love who talks about how they got started and where they’re going. You can find out more about Re-Love and their #1000 homes appeal here.
Lottie Dalziel: How young people are teaching Australians to live sustainably
November 23, 2022 20:19 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, we turn the spotlight on our host Lottie Dalziel! Lottie founded Banish an education platform and e-commerce store as a way to help educate, empower and inspire Australians to do better for the planet. Four years on Banish is one of Australia’s largest marketplaces, Dalziel has also created the BRAD program and has just been awarded the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year.
Two Good Co part 2: The power of partnerships in social and environmental sustainability
October 26, 2022 21:56 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBTwo Good Co’s mission is simple: to support the most vulnerable in communities across Australia. This is our second time chatting with the founder, Rob Caslick. He was a guest back in 2020, since then Two Good Co has expanded its offerings by opening their first cafe, the “Goodscierge” and their award-winning automatic soap dispensers. You can listen to our first episode with Rob wherever you listen to your podcasts.
APCO: Is Australia on track to combating packaging waste?
September 28, 2022 22:23 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBANZPAC Plastics Pact officially launched as the 11th Plastics Pact in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's global Plastics Pact Network with over 60 founding members. Angela Mayer is overseeing the delivery of the ANZPAC program. Her day to day involves working with some of the biggest creators of packaging so that they can do better.
Green Collect: Reuse is the solution to office waste
August 17, 2022 22:12 - 18 minutes - 10.9 MBSally Quinn is the CEO and founder of Green Collect, an organisation that works to repurpose and reuse office waste. Their approach is to design out waste providing a next life for items rather than an end of life. They go one step further providing employment opportunities to those in need. In this episode, we find out the story behind Green Collect and how reuse is the future.
Coreo: Busting the myths of the circular economy
July 20, 2022 19:36 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBCoreo was founded by two sisters who were frustrated with the current system, constantly putting bandaids on problems rather than fixing them at the source. Most importantly they wanted to do something about it. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Ashleigh Morris about the circular economy, the myths that surround it and how through strategic partnerships Coreo are transforming industries.
Nestle: Changing how FMCG are packaged and recycled
June 22, 2022 20:23 - 14 minutes - 20 MBNestle is working behind the scenes of your favourite chocolate bars to transform the FMCG industry. For example, as one of the first members of APCO and a key player in kerbside soft plastic collection trials, they are challenging the status quo. In this episode, we speak to Margaret Stuart, the Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability for Nestle Oceania.
Charter Hall: How ESG works from strategy to implementation
May 25, 2022 23:42 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBLina Rico Gomez has a plethora of experience working in Sustainability and ESG across Australia. As Charter Hall’s ESG Manager for Charter Hall’s commercial portfolio, her role involves not just strategising but implementing Charter Hall’s sustainability strategy. In this episode, we discuss how corporate ESG strategies are created and implemented and what excites Lina the most about the future.
Canva: Designing a more sustainable future
April 27, 2022 19:40 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBIt’s not often that the environmental impact of technology companies goes under the microscope but for tech company Canva this is something that is part of their DNA. A carbon-neutral organisation with plans to have fully decarbonised operations by 2028 they are designing a more sustainable future. In this episode we chat with Jared Ingersoll is the Sustainability Lead at Canva.
Living Seawalls: Creating microhabitats for cleaner seas and a greener future
April 06, 2022 21:21 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Living Seawalls project is bringing Sydney Harbour back to life with their revolutionary ‘habitat tiles.’ This internationally recognised program by the Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences and Reef Design Lab uses living seawalls to mimic mangroves and reefs, and microhabitats for essential marine species. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel chats with co-leader Melanie Bishop to find out more.
Indigital: combining cultural intelligence with digital intelligence to educate our future
February 24, 2022 15:23 - 19 minutes - 21.8 MBIndigital is Australia’s first Indigenous Edu-tech company, specialising in technology development and digital skills training in augmented and mixed realities, artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things and geospatial technologies. Founder, Mikaela Jade is a Cabrogal woman of the Darug-speaking nation of Sydney who wants to see digital technologies used to express 80,000 years of human knowledge whilst providing people with meaningful education that leads to skills, jobs,...
Zero Co: cleaning up Australian households and oceans
January 26, 2022 21:58 - 14 minutes - 22.9 MBMike Smith is a man on a mission and the founder of Zero Co. He wants to untrash the planet by cleaning up oceans and cleaning Australian households at the same time. Zero Co broke records in 2021 gaining the title of Australia's fastest crowdfunding campaign, in this episode we hear what they have planned for 2022. Check out the Charli app for an exclusive Zero Co discount.
Good Citizens: Creating a vision for a brighter future
December 15, 2021 21:31 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBNik Robinson is the founder of Good Citizens, a company which is changing the way we see the world, quite literally. Good Citizens turn a single plastic bottle into a pair of glasses right here in Sydney but these glasses do far more than that. Today we learn about Nik’s failures, vision and the power of advertising in doing good.
Green Building Council of Australia: What building a carbon positive future looks like
November 24, 2021 19:22 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBJorge Chapa is the Head of Transformation at Green Buildings Council of Australia, his role is to “deliver healthy, resilient and positive places for people and nature.” He works across the industry engaging with key stakeholders on numerous projects. In this episode, we talk about everything from sustainability buzzwords to COP26 and what Australian innovation Jorge is most excited about.
Charter Hall: building a sustainable future from the ground up
October 20, 2021 20:29 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBIn his role as Group Head of ESG for Charter Hall, Andrew is responsible for the Group’s sustainability strategy and reporting, community partnerships and works to integrate the Group’s environmental, social and governance outcomes across the business. In this episode, we discover what drives Andrew towards building a more sustainable future and his plans on how Charter Hall will get there.
Khory Hancock: Changing farmer's traditional mindset to regenerate our paddocks and planet
October 06, 2021 20:50 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBEnvironmental scientist Khory Hancock is on a mission to disrupt the agriculture industry. Through his work on carbon farming, he is changing the way companies and farmers do business, proving that sustainable practices can be profitable. This episode also examines the use of seaweed in fighting climate change and how we can all shift our mindset to help the planet.
Trevor Evans: Innovation in waste, recycling hard to recycle materials (part two)
September 22, 2021 19:52 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBIn his role as Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans has the power to create a real impact when it comes to waste in Australia. He is on the presuppose of innovation and change overseeing Product Stewardship and the Recycling Modernisation Fund - bringing Australia’s recycling back onshore, here’s how.
Trevor Evans: Recycling onshore: pipe dream or reality? (part one)
September 08, 2021 19:42 - 13 minutes - 22.5 MBIn his role as Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans has the power to create real impact when it comes to waste in Australia. In late 2019 the decision was made by the Council of Australian Governments to ban the export of waste paper, plastic, glass and tyres, so are we now recycling these items onshore? Trevor explains.
No More Butts: Butt we can all do something, here’s how
August 25, 2021 21:41 - 20 minutes - 47 MBThe WWF estimates that 8 billion cigarette butts are littered in Australia each year. They are also the most common type of ocean rubbish and take at least 15 years to break down, leaching toxic chemicals into our oceans. No More Butts is a not for profit started by Shannon Mead that has a vision for a butt-free environment. Also mentioned in this episode https://www.thecigarettesurfboard.com/
Great Barrier Reef Foundation: Can we save the Great Barrier Reef?
August 11, 2021 19:36 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system and the world’s largest single structure made from living organisms, stretching over 2,300 km, so big that it can be seen from outer space. In 1981 the reef was named a natural World Heritage Area for its ‘outstanding universal value’ but now thanks to climate change it is under threat. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel speak to Theresa Fyffe from The Great Barrier Reef Foundation about the health of our reef and what’s been ...
Outland Denim: Protect people, protect our planet
July 28, 2021 19:59 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThere’s a reason why their jeans have been seen on Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton and it isn’t just because of their great design. What makes Outland Denim different is who makes them, they provide opportunities for those affected by human trafficking. In this episode founder James Bartle explains the impact that human trafficking has on climate change and his hopes for the future.
Ziggy Alberts: How to use your network to campaign for good
July 14, 2021 21:10 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBZiggy Alberts is a singer-songwriter who is making a difference both on and off the record. He is a huge campaigner for the environment touring sustainably, implementing plastic-free gigs and encouraging his community to get involved in helping our planet. His latest album ‘searching for freedom’ features more songs about the environment and in this episode, we find out about how he is living more responsibly both personally and professionally.
Plastic Collective: Empowering remote communities to use plastic as a commodity
June 30, 2021 19:59 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBLouise Hardman is a scientist, educator, innovator and the Founder of Plastic Collective. Hardman is the inventor of the Shruder, a mobile recycling machine that shreds and extrudes plastic in one spot. The Shruder operates in remote and rural communities where it helps transform the plastic waste created by communities into products, generating revenue from the processed plastic.
City of Sydney (Jess Miller): The importance of liveable, breathable cities in Australia
June 16, 2021 19:42 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBCouncillor Jess Miller is one of the youngest people to hold elected office at the City of Sydney, Jess’ passions lie in the environment and building liveable, breathable cities. The City of Sydney also announced that they will reach net-zero emissions by 2035, 5 years earlier than anticipated. In this episode, we also speak about The City of Sydney’s climate emergency response.
Bupa: How climate change is affecting our health
June 02, 2021 20:45 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe World Health Organisation has described climate change as “the defining health challenge of our time.” Estimating that by 2030 the direct damage costs to health from climate change will be between 2.5-5 billion dollars per year. In this episode, Roger Sharp, Bupa’s Chief Sustainability & Corporate affairs officer explains the relationship between our health and the planet's health and how Bupa’s definition of “corporate responsibility” is rapidly evolving.
Dismantle: Empowering WA’s Youth with new opportunities
May 19, 2021 21:38 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MBPat Ryan is the CEO of Dismantle, a charity that helps at-risk youth, through mentorship and employment to enable them to become valued and valuable members of society. They run social enterprises BikeDR and Renew Property Maintenance to empower young people with employment and opportunities.
Monty: Using data and technology to help you compost better
May 05, 2021 19:46 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIt’s estimated that 40% of household bins are made of organic matter and food waste, the solution? Composting. Sadly it isn’t that easy. But now there’s a start-up changing the game. Using the power of data, Ashley Baxter and the team at Monty, have created a device that helps you get your composting balance just right. You can find out more about Monty here https://www.montycompost.co/
B Corp: What it means to be a truly sustainable business
April 21, 2021 22:09 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBWith over 3,700 B Corp-certified businesses worldwide and almost 350 in Australia and New Zealand, the B Corp certification is the gold certification is seen as one of the highest standards within the sustainability industry. B Corp is a way for businesses to balance profit and purpose, looking at everything from production to policy. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with ANZ CEO, Andrew Davies about how they are shaping the future for businesses.
Citizen Wolf: Designed to fit, built to last how Citizen Wolf is remaking the fashion industry
April 07, 2021 19:23 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBFashion is the second most destructive industry, after oil but rather than feel disheartened, Zoltan Csaki sees this as an opportunity. He is the co-founder of Citizen Wolf, a t-shirt brand that is using the power of technology to reshape the fashion industry. Zoltan has been named as one of Ragtrader’s most influential people in fashion and Vogue's future 60 agitators and today we find out about their journey to on-demand Australian manufacturing.
Vow: Meet the "meat" that grows in labs not farms
March 24, 2021 19:11 - 15 minutes - 35.1 MBVow is reinventing food, literally from the ground-up. Using cutting-edge technology where they create in their words “the world’s most tantalising and unique culinary experience” by making meat from the cells of animals meaning that no animals are farmed or harmed in the process. Co-founder and CCO Tim Noakesmith joins the podcast to discuss how they’re future-proofing the food industry.
Simply Cups: The impact that COVID-19 has had on single-use coffee cups
March 10, 2021 20:28 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBNewsflash: coffee cups are not recyclable. Looks are deceiving each cup is lined with a plastic film which makes them difficult to recycle, that’s where Simply Cups comes in. They specialise in recycling single-use cups and turn them into reusable alternatives. To date, Simply Cups have diverted over 15 million single-use coffee cups from landfill, so let’s find out what’s next.
TABOO: Ending period poverty and fighting for women's equality and education
February 24, 2021 18:27 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBIsobel Marshall believes that periods shouldn’t disadvantage anyone. This is why she and her business partner Eloise Hall founded TABOO, a social enterprise that aims to break the stigma around menstruation. Isobel Marshall has been recognised as 2021 Young Australian of the Year for her work fighting period poverty and in today’s episode we found out what's next for this go-getter. Find out more about TABOO https://tabooau.co/
Edge Environment: Circular economy –why going around in circles isn't a bad thing
February 10, 2021 19:33 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBBlake Lindley is a circular economist, the Director of the Australasian Circular Textile Association. He is also an Associate Consultant at Edge Environment where he helps businesses transform the way they do businesses. In this episode, hosted by Lottie Dalziel, Blake discusses the circular economy, the spheres of influence, and Blake’s future plans for Australia’s uniform industry.
Natalie Isaacs: How to champion sustainability in 2021
January 27, 2021 20:49 - 21 minutes - 30 MBNatalie Isaacs’ electricity bill inspired a global movement. Isaacs is the founder of 1 Million Women and author of “Every woman’s guide to saving the planet” who is responsible for inspiring 970,000 people to do better for our planet. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats to Natalie about the power of individuals and how we can all make a difference in these challenging times.
Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife: Rebuilding Australia’s wildlife and wilderness
January 13, 2021 21:47 - 23 minutes - 33 MB1 year on from the 2019/20 Bushfires and Australia’s National Parks are rising from the ashes. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Ian Darbyshire, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife who not only have announced their plan to plant one million trees over the next five years but are working with communities to grow native flora and nurture animal species around Australia.
Urban Green: Transforming CBD basements into thriving urban farms
December 02, 2020 18:20 - 18 minutes - 25 MBNoah Verin is the Director of Urban Green Sydney which in partnership with Charter Hall opened the Sydney CBD’s largest vertical urban farm. In this episode, we speak with Noah about his journey towards urban farming and how sustainability is guiding the company's future.
Upparel (formerly Manrags): Revolutionising Australia's circular fashion model
November 18, 2020 21:26 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBUpparel formerly known as Manrags is the Australian socks and jocks company that is disrupting the fashion industry. Their approach to fashion at the end of its life looks at reuse, repurpose, and recycling. In this episode, we chat about where the clothes that you donate really end up and how Upparel is helping brands be accountable for the waste they create.
Foresight Environmental: Behind the scenes of recycling (Part 3)
November 04, 2020 22:45 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBForesight Environmental is one of Australia’s leading waste management consultancies, Their work with Charter Hall entails delivering tailored waste solutions to their property portfolio. In this episode Scott explains FOGO recycling and the 20-21 Budget. Note: this is the final episode of a three-part series, it is recommended that you listen to the first two episodes first. This episode aims to go further.
NABERS: How do you measure sustainability?
October 21, 2020 21:41 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MBThe National Australian Built Environment Rating System, commonly known as NABERS is the measurement of sustainability within the building sector. The system drives both environmental performance, cost savings, and innovation. In this episode, we speak with NABERS Sector Lead Sara Rathbourne, about the rating scheme, Charter Hall’s operations and onsite e-waste recycling.