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Join us this week for a captivating episode with Matthew Warnken, a leading climate entrepreneur and founder of AgriProve and Corporate Carbon. This episode offers an engaging and educational exploration of climate entrepreneurship, soil-based carbon solutions, and the pivotal role of beef in shaping a sustainable future.
We explore the potential of soil-based carbon solutions and its role in tackling climate change and delve into the intriguing question: ‘Is beef a friend or foe?’ Matthew provides insights into the complexities of beef production and its implications for our planet. Hope you enjoy!
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Join us today for an engaging episode as Dan catches up with former England rugby sevens captain, Guinness World Record holder and old friend, Ollie Phillips.
Ollie shares his recent sustainability project on his new family home in Henley (UK), where he has self-learned and navigated the installation of energy-efficient heating and solar products.
This is a great episode to gain insights and practical tips on embracing the small steps that you can take to be more sustainable.
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Join us today with global plastics expert and Head of Strategy at Phantm, Ed Whitehead. We’ll touch on Phantm’s recent seed round (in which they raised $2 million in funding) and engage in an insightful conversation about plastic production, waste management and the journey toward circularity.
Ed’s expertise in reshaping the narrative around plastic usage makes this episode an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of plastic and its elimination from supply chains.
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Join us on The Engaging ESG & Sustainability Podcast as we explore novated leasing and sustainability with Bevan Guest, the CEO of Novated Lease Australia. Bevan has led the company to rapidly disrupt the market, offering innovative novated leasing solutions.
Tune in to discover the benefits of novated leasing – with a particular focus on electric vehicles today – and gain insights into the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market.
If you’re passionate about sustainability, innovation and the future of transportation, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this episode, we’re joined by two distinguished guests from global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, Tim Stutt and Anna Coroneo.
Tim, a corporate law partner, specialises in ESG matters and leverages over a decade of experience in market disclosure, risk management and shareholder engagement. Anna, a Senior Associate, brings a decade of expertise in corporate governance and ESG, focusing on financial services.
Dan hosts today’s episode and takes a deep dive with our guests into topics such as false statements, forward-looking statements, strategy and M&A around ESG.
Join us for an insightful conversation that delves into the heart of responsible business practices, offering valuable insights that we hope you can enjoy and learn a lot from.
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Karl Page, co-founder of WOSUP, shares the journey of creating infinitely recyclable aluminum cups to combat single-use plastic in sports events. We dive into the eco-dividends of WOSUP cups and explore how the business offers a sustainable solution for the live sport and entertainment industry. Karl emphasises the urgency for change (especially with the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games).
Join us for an insightful conversation on sustainability, sports and the WOSUP vision to fight single-use plastic.
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Welcome to an exciting episode featuring Ryan Collins, Head of Circular Economy Programs at Planet Ark. In the episode today, Ryan shares his extensive experience, including his impactful work with the WWF.
Dive into the world of circularity as we explore both the front end and back end of Australia’s circular economy initiatives. Gain valuable insights into the innovative strategies employed to tackle waste management challenges, and discover practical approaches to handling waste – especially during the holiday season.
Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation on sustainable solutions, environmental activism and the pivotal role we all play in steering towards a more circular and eco-friendly future.
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In this episode, Soroush explores crucial technical research directions in AI alignment with Thomas Larsen, the Director for Strategy at the Center for AI Policy in Washington, DC. Thomas, who dedicated approximately 75 hours in 2022 to compile an extensive overview of the technical alignment landscape, provides listeners with an updated snapshot of the diverse research directions within the field.
The episode touches on a long list of research areas including: model splintering, out-of-distribution (OOD) detection, low impact measures, threat modeling, scaling laws, brain-like AI safety, adversarial training and brain-machine interfaces (Neuralink).
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Creative Director and Co-Founder of sustainable fashion label, ELK, Marnie Goding joins the program today. Since 2004, ELK has been crafting timeless, ethically sourced pieces – in the episode, we explore their sustainable practices and the depth of transparency that sets the label apart. Their 2023 Sustainability Report highlights some of the amazing objectives the business strives for.
Successfully leading positive change in fashion, ELK was awarded Vogue’s 2019 Australian Fashion Laureate Award for Sustainable Innovation.
Tune in to learn more about fashion, ethics and innovation in this must-listen episode.
For a separate interview, you can catch Marnie Goding on BBC Story Works‘ “Re Dressed” episode. Learn more about ELK on their website.
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Brian Spak – Director of Energy System Transition at Energy Consumers Australia – joins the show today. He formerly led grid and renewable energy research at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and drove innovation at Portland General Electric.
In this episode, Brian discusses championing a clean, reliable, and affordable energy system. Advocating for market changes, he shares insights into policy shifts benefiting Australian households and small businesses.
Join us as Brian shares a unique perspective on the energy landscape and how he’s navigated his impactful career.