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Join Jai Gobind as she shares her experiences, her stories, uncensored, and dives deep into topics like astrology, self-healing, spirituality, the Goddess, light working, anchoring the light, the Aquarian Age, and much more… For private readings, online courses and more go to www.channelforgrace.guru Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/channelforgraceuncut/support
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The Greener Way is your podcast for exploring the big environmental, social and governance questions. Each week, The Greener Way will focus on deep conversations with investment and corporate experts who are deeply engaged in managing the sustainability challenges facing our planet. From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, we tackle head-on the nuances and trade-offs of our complicated world. The Greener Way is the podcast of F ...
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Investing in low-carbon, energy-efficient green buildings with Davina Rooney
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This episode outlines the climate and commercial case for sustainable buildings. With buildings and building materials in hot demand, especially as the nation grapples with meeting its housing targets, momentum is growing on the sustainability side. To discuss, host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability welcomes Davina Rooney Da…
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Nuclear power in Australia’s energy transition with Jai Mirchandani
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There are currently more than 400 nuclear power reactors in 32 countries, generating about a tenth of the world's electricity. The Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants to replace Australia's ageing coal-fired power stations and to abandon the government's 2030 net zero target has been receiving plenty of attention. Is this idea viab…
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A just transition for regional Australia with Amanda Cahill
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No one should be left behind in the transition to a net zero economy – and behind the scenes, both private and public sectors are working hard to understand where funding needs to flow. But putting aside nice-to-haves, will achieving a just transition have an impact on investor returns and reduce risk whether financial, reputational or systemic? Am…
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Can the market solve climate change? Climate finance with Blair Palese
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The US Inflation Reduction Act will crowd in more than $3 trillion US dollars of investment over the next decade. The Future Made in Australia Act has been billed as Australia’s response to the US IRA – but are taxpayer dollars better spent elsewhere? Today, we discuss climate finance and the role of government in de-risking climate investing. And …
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Moving business towards a low carbon economy with Jon Dee
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This episode is all about the power of advocacy and moving business towards a low carbon economy. Influential public figure, philanthropist Jon Dee is the founder of a number of initiatives including Planet Ark, DoSomething, and National Recycling Week. He is also the chair of the Forest Stewardship Council of Australia and New Zealand. Host Rose M…
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Top ethical, sustainable, and responsible stocks and how to find them with Erica Hall
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Today's guest is Erica Hall, director of strategy and distribution at U Ethical Investors. Erica has experience across ESG, advisor solutions and more. She is also the author of 'Top Stocks Special Edition - Ethical, Sustainable, Responsible: A Sharebuyer's Guide to ESG for Leading Australian Companies'. Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass sits dow…
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Radical super reform for climate change progress with retirement heavyweight Jeremy Cooper
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“The biggest challenge in our lifetime is the global market failure we call climate change” – Jeremy Cooper. Jeremy has a radical idea to shake up Australia’s superannuation system for climate change progress. With a wide-ranging career spanning over four decades, Jeremy Cooper is a regular commentator on superannuation and retirement income. He wa…
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NAIDOC Week: First Nations cultural heritage and FPIC with Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar
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This NAIDOC Week, we welcome two guests to the show to discuss legislation, risk, best practice, storytelling as a tool for change, and the concept of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Australia has a crucial responsibility to protect and respect First Nations cultural heritage; there are serious consequences if things go wrong. The recentl…
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Momentum on nature, biodiversity, and climate with Natalie Kyriacou
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Natalie Kyriacou joins senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss how Australia is tracking on ESG compared to our global peers. The pair discuss Australia’s Nature Repair Market scheme and the Coalition’s proposal to ditch Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target if it wins the next election and invest in nuclear energy. Natalie’s w…
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Beyond ESG: UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David Atkin
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Enhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership practices can be a vast and overwhelming task. To get the job done right, it is a path that no responsible investor or asset manager should tread alone. The United Nations-supported Principles for Re…
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Global update on sustainability laws and standards with Andrew Peterson
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ESG regulation is evolving fast. Whether it’s mandatory sustainability-related reporting, modern slavery regulations, or circular economy laws – what exactly do practitioners need to know? In this episode, Andrew Peterson joins FS Sustainability senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of ESG regulation…
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Researching ESG investment products with Aman Ramrakha
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When it comes to investing, information really is everything. Finding the right ESG investment product that delivers returns alongside positive impact, while side-stepping potential greenwash or unethical business practices can be a rocky road – whether you’re an institutional investor, a wholesale investor, or a financial advisor. Here to shine a …
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Nature-related financial disclosures with TNFD’s Tony Goldner
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When it comes to ESG, there are so many acronyms. From TCFD to ISSB, GRI and GSSB. But today, we are talking about reporting against the TNFD – that is, the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures. In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Tony Goldner, executive director of the TNFD, to talk about busin…
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Disability inclusion: The missing piece of ESG investing – with Corene Strauss
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Around one in six (18%) people in Australia live with a disability – around 4.4 million people – and roughly 90% of those have ‘invisible’ or ‘hidden’ disabilities. Australians living with a disability have so much to offer organisations. From longer employee retention and fewer workers’ compensation claims to better leadership styles, disability i…
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Federal Budget, Climate Week, clean energy and the case for a price on carbon, with Tim Buckley
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Last week the Australian Federal Budget 2024-25 was handed down, coinciding with Sydney’s inaugural Climate Action Week. In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Tim Buckley, founder and director of Climate Energy Finance, a public interest pro bono think tank that produces research and analysis on accelerating the global energy transition.…
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ESG jobs in 2024: salaries and career tips with Simon Gvalda of Kaizen Recruitment
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In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Simon Gvalda, manager of the ESG and Responsible Investment Recruitment team at Kaizen Recruitment, which recently released its much-awaited salary guide for ESG roles in 2024. Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass as we sit down with Simon to get career tips and advice on job hunting and…
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RIAA: Fund flows, greenwashing, AI and disability inclusion with Michelle Baltazar
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In the midst of massive change for the industry, both companies and financiers are grappling with what to do next. To help practitioners navigate changing tides, the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) held a conference in Sydney last week, where more than 800 attendees had the opportunity to learn from – and network with – the…
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Timber talks: Cultivating natural capital with Sarah Clawson
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This episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Sarah Clawson, Global Head of Investor Relations at New Forests – an international investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies. Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass and explore forestry investment, as well as best practice approach to generating returns whi…
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Advancing First Nations outcomes with Phil Usher
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When it comes to advancing outcomes for First Nations Peoples, economic empowerment, accessibility, and financial literacy are at the fore. In this episode of The Greener Way, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass is joined by Phil Usher, a proud Wiradjuri man, born and raised on Gomeroi country. He serves as CEO of Australia’s only national…
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Degrowth economics and social tipping points with Erin Remblance
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In this episode of The Greener Way, we welcome to the show Erin Remblance – founder of (re)bBiz and Project Tipping Point. Erin runs programs teaching professionals how implementing the theories of de-growth and post-growth economics into their business strategies can address the ecological and climate crises. FS Sustainability senior journalist an…
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Divestment, impact, and all that good stuff - with Sharon Davis of Future Super
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Today, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Sharon Davis, Executive Director of Investments at Future Super, a superfund that invests for a fossil fuel free future with no coal, oil and gas holdings, and an ethos rooted in ethical investment with a focus on clean energy and social impact projects. The pair chat impact investi…
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Boeing, Qantas and corporate governance in aviation – with Megan Motto
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In the wake of the Qantas and ongoing Boeing scandals, investors – and the public – are asking questions on corporate governance, risk management, and ethical conduct. Today we chat with Megan Motto, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia - a professional association for company secretaries, governance advisers and risk managers. Aircraft man…
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The international fight against greenwashing - John Pabon
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In this episode of The Greener Way, host Rose Mary Petrass welcomes sustainability expert John Pabon to discuss the importance of international collaboration in combating greenwashing. They discuss cultural attitudes, consumer awareness, and regulatory frameworks around greenwashing, and dissect Australia's new climate reporting laws and its impact…
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Growing the impact of corporate sustainability: Kylie Porter
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On this episode of the Greener Way, we’re talking sustainability and intersectionality with Kylie Porter, Group Head of Sustainability, SunRice Group. Kylie has worked across a wide variety of organisations, but always at the intersection of the E the S and the G in sustainability.By FS Sustainability
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Driving high (ESG) performance: Fiona Mann
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Joining us for this conversation on The Greener Way is Brighter Super head of Aussie equities and ESG Fiona Mann to talk about the fund’s approach to ESG and what high performance means in a variety of settings and professions.By FS Sustainability
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On today's episode, we are talking to the multi-hyphenate sustainability and responsible investment leader Fiona Reynolds about the intersection of the E and the S and why it matters for business.By FS Sustainability
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The economic case for being a net zero superpower: Ross Garnaut
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Our guest today has been a leading voice in the economic case for managing climate change since before net zero was a thing. In addition to authoring two landmark papers on climate change and Australia’s future in 2008 and 2011, Ross Garnaut was the principal economic adviser to Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke from 1983 to 1985, and Australian …
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Taking the ESG temperature of ASX companies – Emilie O’Neill
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What’s on the sustainability agenda for Australia’s publicly listed companies? Every Year, Perennial Better Futures takes the temperature of a wide range of companies to answer just that question, and on this episode, we’re talking with Emilie O’Neill, co-head of ESG and equities analyst of the Perennial Better Future Trust on the results of their …
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Driving net zero in infrastructure – Niall Mills
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In this episode brought to you by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, part of First Sentier Investors, we’re talking poles, wires and utilities – the infrastructure sector. Infrastructure is one of those asset classes that is heavily exposed to the risks of climate change, but which is also key to decarbonizing our global economy. Joining us to talk abo…
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Climate and cyber and nature, oh my - Julia Leske
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We’re well into the beginning of 2024, so it’s a good time to look back at what happened in sustainability in 2023 and what the big events and trends will be this year. Joining us for this conversation is Julia Leske, senior consultant ESG strategy at ISS ESG. ISS STOXX is the owner of both ISS ESG and ISS Media, publisher of this podcast.…
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Speaking truth to power on climate finance: Nishtha Aggarwal
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On this episode, we’re going to do a deeper dive into how we measure sustainable finance, and how we value the dollar impact of financing emissions-intensive activities. This is a key discussion point particularly as we look at Australia’s sustainable finance strategy and net zero targets. Here to help us understand it all is Nishtha Aggarwal, fina…
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In this conversation, we’re talking about making gold a little more green. If noted commodities experts and rock group Smashmouth taught us anything, it’s hey now, all that glitters is gold. Now the World Gold Council is working to make gold more sustainable and traceable. Link: https://www.gold.org/industry-standards/responsible-gold-mining…
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Responsible investment – top down, bottom up – Kate Turner
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On this episode brought to you by First Sentier Investors, we’re talking responsible investment from the top down and the bottom up, and how an institutional investor builds its responsible investment strategy through an organisation. Joining us for this conversation is FSI global head of responsible investment Kate Turner, who is pretty much every…
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Banking on the future with Australia's green bank - Richard Lovell
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The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is Australia’s green bank. Over the last 10 years, the CEFC has deployed more than ten billion dollars to invest in decarbonising Australia with an annualised cumulative return of 4.24%. But almost more importantly, because of their co-investment model, each dollar of CEFC capital attracts just over five dollars…
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One easy step to improving financial return - Raymone Jackson
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Empirical evidence is clear: having a workforce that is diverse across a broad range of gender, cultural background and cognitive background results in better decision making. Here to talk about this topic is Raymone Jackson, head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at T. Rowe PriceBy FS Sustainability
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The Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Green and Ethical Bikini - Charys Caldarella
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As we’re now in peak summer season, we here at the Greener Way are reviewing our swimwear wardrobe with an eye as always on the intersection of fashion and ethics. Joining us is Charys Caldarella, founder of ethical swimwear line Styelle Swim to talk about how to build a sustainable fashion brand from the ground up.…
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Deep dive: Blue Finance explained – Lucy Holmes
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Sure, you’ve got the know-how on all shades of green – but have you heard of blue finance? In our latest episode Lucy Holmes, Senior Director of Blue Finance at WWF US Oceans Markets & Finance, joins FS Sustainability senior journalist Rose Mary Petrass. Lucy works with banks and investors to identify the risks of a business-as-usual approach and t…
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New year, new portfolio: ethical investing with Louise Edkins
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It’s that time of year when we pause to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Is one of your New Year's resolutions to help save the world and align your investments with your values? In this podcast we hear from Louise Edkins, one half of the co-founders of Ethical Investment Advisers, a boutique ethical investment firm she co-founded in 20…
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Recognising 60,000+ years of care for country - Josh Gilbert
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We’re joined by Joshua Gilbert, a Worimi man who lives and works on country. Josh is a Senior Researcher at the UTS Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research and is completing his PhD at Charles Sturt University, focusing on the post-colonial involvement of Indigenous peoples in Western agricultural systems. We’re here to talk about J…
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From December 12th, workplaces will be legally required to manage psychosocial risk in much the same way as physical risk - meaning workplaces can be held liable for sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, and investigations can be made regardless of whether a complaint has been filed. In this podcast FS Sustainability Senior Journalist …
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In this episode brought to you by BNP Paribas Asset Management, we’ll be talking about green bonds and their role in investments and how they assist in achieving net zero aims. Joining us for this conversation is BNP Paribas Asset Management Head of Euro Multi-Strategy Fixed Income Arnaud-Guilhem Lamy. Marketing Communication – For Wholesale Invest…
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Getting real about real assets and ESG - Karen Azoulay
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In this episode brought to you by BNP Paribas Asset Management, we’ll be talking about ESG integration in real assets and how investors identify decarbonisation risks and opportunities in infrastructure assets. Joining us for this conversation is head of real assets Karen Azoulay, who talks to us about how her team applies one of BNP Paribas Asset …
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Driving the just transition in Asia Pacific: Jane Ho
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In this episode, brought to you by BNP Paribas Asset Management, we’ll be talking about stewardship and how issues that are specific to the APAC region impact on investment considerations. Joining us for this conversation is BNP Paribas Asset Management head of stewardship, Asia Pacific, Jane Ho. Jane discusses how she implements the global aims of…
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Jane Ambachtsheer - the building blocks of a sustainable business
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In this episode brought to you by BNP Paribas Asset Management, we’ll be going back to basics to talk about how to be a sustainable investor as a global fund manager. Joining us for this conversation is BNP Paribas Asset Management head of sustainability Jane Ambachtsheer. Marketing Communication – For Wholesale Investors Only…
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When we talk about going for the nuclear option, it’s rarely a positive sign. But is nuclear power a solution to the reliable, emissions-free power generation that our global economy requires to transition to a net zero world? Here to talk about how a new push for nuclear power generation might impact on investors, and the ESG considerations in ura…
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Deconstructing constructive corporate engagements – Sudip Hazra
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In this episode brought to you by First Sentier Investors, we’ll be talking about engagements. Active owners and investors usually cite deep conversations with portfolio companies as a key weapon in the stewardship arsenal, but how do we know if they’re successful? Joining us to discuss this is Sudip Hazra a director at First Sentier MUFG Sustainab…
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Hearing the future of sustainability reporting - Maria Meinert
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Joining us for this episode is Maria Meinert, director of sustainability at Cochlear. Maria is an experienced sustainability professional and part of FS Sustainability’s inaugural ESG Power50 list, representing one of the 50 most influential sustainability professionals at ASX-listed companies. Maria is joining us to talk about sustainability consi…
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On this episode brought to you by First Sentier Investors, we’ll be talking about biodiversity and natural capital and how investors are taking these massive topics on board. Joining us is First Sentier Investors responsible investment specialist Joanne Lee. Recently First Sentier Investors shared its internal biodiversity and nature guide, which o…
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Simon O’Connor – what next for responsible investment?
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The responsible investment industry had 1 point 3 trillion dollars in assets under management in 2022, a gigantic number representing around a third of total managed assets in Australia. That figure comes from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia’s annual benchmark report. Here to talk about the state of the responsible investment sec…
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Ep. 25 | Business for Lightworkers with Ariel Maguire
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In this episode Ariel Maguire and Jai Gobind discuss Business for Lightworkers, the ability to both be fully embodied in your mission and purpose as well as be wise as you do your work within the current economic and social system. We discuss the challenges of being a Spiritual Entrepreneur, our experiences with work and making money and how we can…
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