In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Ram Rasaratnam, CIO of Equity Quant Investing at AXA IM, part of BNP Paribas, about some of the misconceptions about quant investing, including calling it a ‘black box’.

Describing it instead as “fundamental investing at scale”, Ram explains how sustainability portfolios can be built with clearly defined steps that show both the ESG overlays and the fund manager’s core fundamental decisions.

Asked on the impact of AI, Ram shares how the latest technology has transformed the fund’s investment toolbox - but that the market, despite all the quant analysis in the world, still keeps him on his toes.

01:38 Quant as fundamentals at scale

03:39 Separating ESG and returns

05:27 Machine learning toolbox

07:42 Markets keep changing

08:54 Mindset shift for ESG quants

We record on Gadigal land and we pay our respects to the traditional custodians of country and elders past and present. 

https://www.fssustainability.com.au/

This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with economist Nicki Hutley about energy security after the federal government appointed Anthea Harris as a new “fuel czar” to oversee Australia’s fuel supply amid Middle East conflict and rising oil and LNG prices.

Hutley explains how fuel supply risks flow through the whole economy—from transport and manufacturing to agriculture—and why petrol demand is relatively inelastic.

They discuss how short-term fuel security measures should not derail Australia’s net zero reduction targets, arguing governments can address near-term risks while accelerating renewable rollout and planning.

00:13 Energy security returns

01:03 Why a fuel czar?

02:08 Fuel shocks hit economy

04:39 Renewables and net zero

06:38 Keep transition moving

07:55 Investing in energy security

09:36 Uncertainty and budget watch

Links: https://www.nickihutleyeconomics.com.au/

This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Dr Mary Stewart of ERM about Australia’s new mandatory climate disclosure regime introduced in 2024 and what the first wave of calendar‑year reports, due next month, means for investors, boards, and markets.

Dr. Stewart frames climate as a knowable risk with opportunity, urging investors to look for clear, accessible disclosure of what companies know, don’t know, and how they will close gaps on issues like scope 3 and scenario analysis, and argues strong Australian reporting could raise global investor expectations.

01:29 What mandatory reporting is

02:22 Who must report first

03:41 Early report quality check

05:43 Adequate versus gold standard

07:23 CEO And CFO ownership

09:49 Sector risks and market impact

13:16 Investor checklist for disclosures

15:01 Australia sets global expectations

15:52 Wrap up and disclaimer

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), about why gender equality in financial services matters and how new national reforms will affect employers, investors and super funds.

Wooldridge explains that WGEA collects yearly gender‑equality data from businesses with more than 100 employees and publishes their gender pay gaps. The latest results show some improvement, with an overall median pay gap of 11.2%, but a much higher 21.4% in financial services, along with ongoing imbalances across pay levels.

She also outlines new rules requiring large organisations to set and meet gender‑equality targets over three years, with public reporting and consequences for those that fall behind.

01:01 How pay gaps are measured

03:01 Key findings and stats

04:42 Financial services reality check

05:55 Reforms and target setting

06:58 Compliance and consequences

08:10 Choosing the right targets

09:44 What works in practice

11:56 Board and C-suite accountability

14:35 On ESG and gender equality

Links: WGEA Data Explorer

This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Kado Muir, chair of the National Native Title Council ahead of the RIAA Conference in May where Muir is one of the panelists on a session titled, “Indigenous Cultural Heritage Protection: Investor Risk and Responsibility”.

Muir argues that tools already exist to protect indigenous heritage, but incentives and governance are lacking, including too few First Nations people in decision-making roles and boards.

He urges investors and governments to screen risks, work with First Nations governance institutions, and make cultural heritage protection a non-negotiable in boardroom discussions.

02:20 Responsible investment steps

03:46 Scorecards and governance gaps

06:46 Real world liability examples

11:45 Native title and investor risk

15:53 Building a virtuous cycle

17:50 Standardising with First Nations

19:05 Board representation is a blind spot

22:21 Five years after Juukan Gorge

23:40 Progress and podcast wrap

02:20 Responsible investment steps

03:46 Scorecards and governance gaps

06:46 Real world liability examples

11:45 Native title and investor risk

15:53 Building a virtuous cycle

19:05 Board representation blind spot

22:21 Five years after Juukan

23:40 Positive note and wrap

Links:

https://www.kadomuir.com.au/

Podcast: My culture story with Kado Muir

In this episode, Australian Ethical deputy chief investment officer John Woods unpacks how ESG investing is evolving in 2026, explaining why there's still plenty of opportunities out there for sustainable investors, the importance of transparency, and the need for a reliable ESG fund labelling system.

He also breaks down Australian Ethical’s approach to investing in emerging markets, and how it's looking at renewables, climate tech, private credit, and solar‑driven infrastructure.

Woods explains that the book’s aim is to demystify ESG by reducing jargon, joining the dots between corporate and investment perspectives, and showing how ESG integration can support both sustainability outcomes and profits and investment returns.

00:42 Meet Dr. Ian Woods + introducing the book 'ESG Unlocked'

02:07 How the book was born: Bridging the company–investor disconnect

03:52 From climate pioneer to ESG mainstream: What changed over time

06:18 Case study: IAG’s investor-aligned climate journey

08:00 Common ESG investing myths: Divestment, materiality and performance

11:50 The ticking clock: Physical climate risk vs transition risk

14:34 Natural, social, human and financial capital: making ESG relevant

16:21 Behind the scenes: Writing during COVID + making ESG readable

19:04 The next decade: No more “ESG teams”?

Links: ESG Unlocked

They explore the challenges posed by extreme heat and water stress on data centres globally. Julia shares insights from ISS's report, Actionable Insights: Top Sustainability Themes in 2026, revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities, the urgent need for resilient cooling systems and investment implications.

00:36 Exploring climate risks for data centres

01:06 Data centre resilience

01:44 The biggest climate threats to data centres

02:24 Case Study: Heat waves and water stress

03:47 Global analysis of data centre risks

04:07 Future projections and regional vulnerabilities

06:45 The need for advanced cooling technologies

09:02 Business continuity planning and gaps

Links: https://www.issgovernance.com/sustainability/actionable-insights-top-sustainability-themes-in-2026/

They discuss the steel paradox and its essential role in economic growth, green technology development versus its high emissions footprint, the financial and regulatory implications, and the effect of methane emissions on the industry.

02:04 Understanding the steel paradox

04:10 Financial risks and opportunities in the steel value chain

06:35 The importance of methane emissions

07:49 Impact on Australian mining companies

08:33 Future of green steel technologies

10:44 Investor engagement and regulatory developments

16:03 The steel methane investor initiative

Links: The methane blindspot: Why investors are rethinking their steel value chain exposure

This week on TGW, Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director of Media at FS Sustainability, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Willetts of Franklin Templeton to unpack one of the biggest questions facing investors today: how do you actually measure biodiversity risk—and are current tools up to the task?

Dr. Willetts breaks down the challenges, the latest innovations, and the emerging opportunities for investors looking to understand their biodiversity footprint and drive more sustainable outcomes.

00:00 Introduction: Disagreement among biodiversity tools

00:29 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Willett and her research

01:30 The Complexity of biodiversity metrics

04:00 Key Findings from the biodiversity study

07:04 Challenges and solutions for investors

12:29 The Role of regulation in biodiversity risk

14:24 Emerging opportunities for investors

This week on The Greener Way podcast, host Michelle Baltazar chats in the studio with Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of Stockpot, about the returns of sustainable ETFs and market trends that are driving fund inflows.

They delve into the growth and divergence in the ESG market, how sustainable ETFs compare with traditional ETFs, and how investors can align their personal values with their investment goals.

00:46 State of sustainable ETFs

02:07 Performance and comparison

03:54 Choosing the right sustainable ETF

05:34 Fees, transparency and ESG ratings

08:43 Challenges and considerations

14:08 Future outlook for sustainable ETFs

17:35 About StockSpot

Together they discuss the biggest misconceptions about the performance of renewable companies in the US, the green stocks that defied the odds in 2025 and why TINA (short for 'There Is No Alternative') underpin the future of renewables.

Mike also shares insights on how their Climate Leaders fund returned a strong 22 per cent in returns last year.

01:00 Munro Partners is a growth equities specialist

02:57 The renewable sector's performance: myths vs reality

06:30 The future of electricity demand in the US

13:11 China's revised emission targets and investment opportunities

14:44 Performance of the Climate Change Leaders Fund

20:10 What's next?

For more info on the Climate Change Leaders fund, see https://www.munropartners.com/. US utility NextEra’s Capital Markets Day shares research on the US electricity system here: https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/2025/12-08-2025

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the recruitment challenges and opportunities in the sustainability sector with Richard Evans, founder and chief executive of Talent Nation.

They explore critical issues including low staff retention rates, the necessity of executive support, and the impact of economic pressures on sustainability roles.

Richard emphasises the importance of hiring the right talent, understanding organisational needs, and the rising demand in 2026 for roles focused on disclosures and compliance.

00:58 Guest Introduction: Richard Evans

01:14 Retention issues on ESG roles

03:10 Survey insights on burnout and turnover

05:31 Challenges on the job

06:37 Solutions for staff retention and support

10:21 Blurring lines between roles

2:53 Current job market and opportunities

7:54 Final thoughts and practical tips

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Yossi Kraemer, co-head of capital partnerships and director of funds management at Salter Brothers.

In the year where the future of sustainable investing was hotly debated following greenwashing claims and reversal of climate policies in the US, Salter Brothers defied general sentiment and partnered with Kilara Capital to launch KSB Sustainable Investments. Why now, and what are the results?

Yossi explains the merits of sustainability and the impact of decarbonisation, electrification, and sustainable technologies on investment returns and how SMEs operate.

00:30 Guest Introduction: Yossi Kraemer

00:56 Background of Salter Brothers

01:48 The fund behind major hotel brands and boutiques

02:52 Teaming up with Kilara Capital

04:26 Growth opportunities and market trends

05:43 Electrification and energy efficiency

06:34 Investor returns and risks

This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the year that was with Estelle Parker, co-chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

They discuss the organisation's key achievements and the trends that reshaped the sustainable sector in the year that saw US president Donald Trump reverse key ESG policies. 

Estelle talks about how nature risks edged out climate risks as the key ESG issue this year and the investment scorecard of sustainable funds. 

00:55 Key industry highlights 

01:09 Global policy and regulatory developments

02:31 Australia's policy shifts and achievements

03:59 Addressing greenwashing concerns

04:21 Nature risks and investment opportunities

05:53 RIAA's engagement and committees

06:10 US political impact on ESG

07:44 Resilience of responsible investment markets

08:52 RIAA's 2025 milestones

11:34 Looking ahead to 2026

In this episode, they dive into the surge of shareholder resolutions in Australia, key wins and setbacks on nature risk, greenwashing and the state of funding for sustainability startups.

01:23 Shareholder resolutions and their impact

04:01 Global vs. Australian shareholder sentiment

06:00 The rise of nature risk

07:41 Coles vs. Woolworths: which one is winning the sustainability stakes

10:24 Greenwashing: the penalty on Prime Super

12:48 The role of startups

14:20 Looking ahead to 2026

Coppere explains how fund managers and super funds can leverage geospatial AI to turn coarse global climate data into localised and more granular information. For example, AI and machine learning tools today can help convert wildfire projections from 100km grids to 300-meter estimates

Read the full report here: https://insights.issgovernance.com/posts/measuring-and-monitoring-physical-risk-for-real-asset-inve…). 

*ISS STOXX is the parent company of FS Sustainability

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Dr. Evan Center, senior manager for environment and climate change from the UN Global Compact Network Australia, about the key takeaways from the 30th annual UN Conference of the Parties (COP30) held in Brazil.

They discuss the conference milestones and disappointments, including the lack of progress on fossil fuel reduction.

Center provides insights into the role of businesses in sustainability, the significance of climate-related financial disclosures, and the impactful representation of indigenous voices at the conference.

02:38 Insights from COP30

04:27 On-the-ground perspective 

08:43 Key takeaways for sustainability professionals

11:32 Looking ahead to COP31

13:57 Final thoughts and conclusion

In this episode, we welcome her back to the podcast to reflect on First Sentier Group’s experience in adopting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) reporting standards.

She shares key learnings from the process, the challenges faced and the areas First Sentier is still looking to improve upon.

They delve into how Gen AI can improve whistleblowing programs, drive ESG initiatives and sustainability strategies for better corporate governance and compliance.

02:00 The role of technology in sustainability

03:59 Whistleblowing systems and AI

05:41 The evolution of Nicole: AI in action

07:44 Trust and effectiveness of AI systems

10:50 Future of AI in sustainability

13:27 Governance and monitoring of AI

16:28 Final thoughts

The discussion covers the implications of the reforms for the sustainability and investment sectors, highlighting the establishment of a housing delivery authority and a development coordination authority.

The conversation also explores the inclusion of climate resilience in the legislative changes and their expected impact on project development and approval processes.

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01:03 Introducing Jane Gibbs and her expertise

02:15 Understanding the environmental planning and assessment amendment

03:35 Significance of climate resilience in planning

04:32 Impact of the Housing Delivery Authority and Development Coordination Authority

05:05 Legislative process and expected timeline

07:21 Streamlining approvals for sustainability

11:31 Climate change and natural disasters: Implications for investors

14:48 Final thoughts and future outlook

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Link: https://www.umwelt.com.au/news/nsw-planning-system-reforms-what-you-need-to-know/

But Australia remains behind many other developed countries, even five years behind the UK, and Gresham House chief executive Tony Dalwood says educating super funds and other institutions could be the answer.

Dalwood joins The Greener Way to discuss opportunities in batteries and battery storage, as well as sharing his insights on forestry and biodiversity – including why Australia should consider a biodiversity fund within the Future Fund.

The discuss the challenges and initiatives surrounding artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including the use of mercury, exploitative labor practices, and efforts to improve traceability, processing plants, and responsible sourcing.

01:11 Understanding the World Gold Council

02:05 Gold price trends and market insights

02:41 Responsible gold mining principles

04:04 Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)

00:00 Challenges and initiatives in ASGM

06:15 Super funds and investment opportunities

07:14 Innovations in gold traceability

08:36 Central banks and responsible gold buying

10:05 Addressing labour exploitation and modern slavery

12:28 Gender diversity in mining

13:31 Future of ASGM and gold market

00:30 Welcome to The Greener Way

00:45 Introducing Mirtha Kastrapeli from ISS STOXX Research Institute

02:02 The importance of nature in investment

03:32 Understanding nature-related risks

05:09 Data and measurement of nature-related risks

09:15 Case study: circular economy in the chemicals industry

12:38 Modern slavery and industry disclosures

14:22 Final thoughts

00:00 Introduction to government bonds in ethical portfolios

00:44 Meet John Woods from Australian Ethical

02:01 Ethical considerations in government bond investments

03:17 Challenges with US Treasuries and defensive assets

05:40 Diversifying defensive assets

08:40 Investment themes and global opportunities

10:56 Final thoughts on government bonds

They discuss the importance of setting ambitious climate goals, the challenges of comparing different types of targets, and how investors can use this information to achieve sustainability objectives. 

Beyond Companies’ Emissions Target Setting: Tracking Decarbonization Performance

As an ESG-led manager, Woodbridge Capital believes there’s nothing more important than transparency – and that investors working with private credit managers that don’t prioritise it put themselves at risk.

Woodbridge Capital chief executive Andrew Torrington joins The Greener Way to discuss the evolving private credit landscape, what ESG implementation looks like within it, and explains what might make a project unfundable.

Explore how companies must integrate safety by design in AI development, the risks of indiscriminate AI content, the rising need for regulatory consistency across global markets, and recent legislative developments aimed at safeguarding children's rights in a tech-driven world.

01:40 Understanding the 'S' in ESG

02:00 Federated Hermes' role and client priorities

03:35 AI and digital rights: Protecting children online

06:01 Investor response to child safety

06:47 Examples and case studies

17:05 Global regulatory landscape

Jai provides an in-depth look at sustainable investing, discussing the importance of long-term business ownership, the impact of current climate policies, and what sets his fund apart from ESG-led fund managers.

He also shares his views on fintech and renewables, and explains the role of private markets in driving innovation for a sustainable future.

Frankie shares her unique journey from an engineering background to the forefront of climate policy. She shares key priorities that the IGCC brought to a recent governmental round table discussion, emphasising the need for ambitious climate targets for 2050, the economic benefits of decarbonisation, and effective policy implementation for sustainable investment.

Frankie also discusses Australia's role in global climate action and the importance of partnerships in driving impactful reform.

IGCC 2025 conference link: https://igcc.org.au/event/igcc-summit-2025-climate-investment-insights-for-the-asia-pacific/

Frankie's podcast: https://www.letmesumup.net/

and LinkedIn contact info

Graven Larsen explains how defining and measuring climate transition involves measuring a company's societal value creation, emissions reduction, and green innovation capabilities.

He highlights the challenges faced by investors in supporting transition companies and the importance of adopting a balanced approach.

They delve into the issue of modern slavery and how an investor network representing $12 trillion FUM hopes to fight it. 

The episode highlights the efforts and frameworks developed by Challenger to assess and address modern slavery risks in their investments, particularly in the supply chains of their portfolio companies, as well as the broader industry collaboration, including work with the Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking Asia Pacific (IAST-APAC) .

O'Meara argues for a victim-centered approach to remediation, a national compensation scheme, and renewed efforts to bolster anti-slavery laws.

01:01 Understanding modern slavery in Australia

02:15 Challenger's approach to tackling modern slavery

04:51 Collaborative efforts and working groups

08:31 Challenges and risks in modern slavery

12:54 Future directions and legislative changes

Link: Human rights toolkit

They discuss the integration of ESG themes, debunk the misconception around sustainable investing hurting returns, and explore key investment trends.

Rachel also shares insights on how regulatory requirements and improved data could shape future investment profiles.

01:39 JANA's approach to sustainable investing

02:26 Key investment themes and trends

05:23 Impact of climate and biodiversity risks

08:35 Role of asset consultants 

09:56 Upcoming investment conference

11:26 Case study: Orica

Alexis shares insights on how TCorp has integrated ESG factors into their investment strategies, detailing their efforts in active ownership and the challenges faced in compiling carbon emissions data.

The discussion covers TCorp's approach to managing a substantial $118 billion portfolio, highlighting key achievements in sustainable investing and the importance of continuous improvement.

00:58 Introducing Alexis Cheang and TCorp's report

01:30 Feedback and goals of the report

02:25 Challenges in data collection and analysis

04:37 Active ownership and ESG risks

06:34 Case study: Qantas and governance

09:20 Integration and ESG champions

13:02 Climate change and US market exposure

14:58 Technical insights on portfolio emissions

18:59 Commitment to continuous improvement

They discuss the need for precise emissions data, regulatory standards, and the unique approach PathZero takes to enhance data accuracy through collaboration among fund managers, asset owners, and operating entities.

Learn how PathZero's secure platform helps in substantiating disclosures, managing regulatory risks, and addressing greenwashing in private markets.

01:08 Introducing Path Zero

02:46 How Path Zero works

05:41 Ensuring data accuracy and reliability

07:16 Addressing greenwashing risks

09:46 Managing physical risks

11:13 Future of regulatory requirements

The discussion covers the evolution of climate issues in boardrooms, the importance of robust transition plans, combating greenwashing, and the significance of directors' best interest duties.

The episode highlights the need for comprehensive internal support and collaboration across business areas, especially involving the CFO, to effectively implement transition plans.

Link: https://www.aicd.com.au/tools-and-resources/climate-change.html00:58 Insights from AICD's Christian Gergis

01:59 Climate transition planning in Australian boardrooms

04:29 Governing for net zero: new guidance in partnership with ACSI

07:40 How to address greenwashing

10:48 Why directors need to show ‘fluency’ in climate transition planning

They explore the impact of AI on cybersecurity and data privacy, as highlighted in Alphinity's latest sustainability report. The conversation covers the importance of a Responsible AI framework, how companies including Netflix and Wesfarmers address these risks, and the need for better investor disclosures by fund managers on how they tackle AI risks.

01:38 Overview of Alphinity's Investment Management

02:54 Highlights from the Sustainability Report

04:20 What did Netflix do

08:35 AI as a governance risk

11:09 Opportunities and challenges

13:54 Conclusion

Link: https://www.alphinity.com.au/

In this episode, they discuss the implications of surpassing the 1.5°C global warming threshold, the impact on various sectors, and the new climate reality.

They discuss Yarra’s strategic approach to ESG integration, physical risk assessments, and the promising opportunities in climate resilience and adaptation.

02:10 Yarra's approach to sustainability

02:44 The new climate reality

05:44 Sector-specific risks and responses

13:13 Opportunities in climate adaptation

19:06 Concluding thoughts and personal reflections

Read Yarra Capital Management's white paper published in July 2025: Reframing Net Zero: Investing in a >2°C World [Hyperlink: https://www.yarracm.com/reframing-net-zero/]

They discuss why it's crucial for investment banks and insurers to be included in these disclosures, the risks involved in granting them exemptions, and the impact on transparency and investor confidence.

Submission link: https://www.ifrs.org/projects/work-plan/amendments-to-disclosure-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-s2/ed-cl-amendments-greenhouse-gas-s2/

00:57 Guest introduction: Pablo Berrutti

01:26 Stewart Investors: Under the bonnet

03:50 Investment strategies and criteria

06:47 What's driving global emerging markets

09:18 Stocks to watch 

16:55 US companies riding on sustainability trends

21:12 DEI-washing: Why it's good for investors

Investing in line with your values is a very idiosyncratic desire as what’s important to one investor can differ greatly for another. Being able to build a low-cost, custom portfolio that removes all the ESG exposures an investor doesn’t want while still tracking a selected benchmark could prove a game-changer in more ways than one.

Briefcase founder and chief executive Josh Persky joins The Greener Way to discuss exactly what direct indexing involves and why it’s important to recognise that each individual investor is different – as are their values.

Lucian shares his insights on the importance of incorporating environmental impacts into investment strategies, using the Task Force for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidance, and the launch of Robeco's biodiversity traffic light system.

Together they discuss how investors can measure and monitor nature risks and opportunities to support the transition towards a nature-positive economy, while adhering to sustainable investment practices.

01:13 Understanding Robeco's sustainability approach

03:40 The complexity of measuring nature risks

06:22 The new biodiversity traffic light system

12:28 Opportunities and future developments

Over the years, much of the industry has adopted a siloed approach to E, S and G issues, but a new report from First Sentier Investors explores how an integrative approach to responsible investment can produce more lucrative opportunities for investors.

First Sentier Investors’ global head of responsible investment Kate Turner joins The Greener Way to discuss how accounting for the many inter-reactions and flow-on effects of addressing specific sustainability issues can lead to improved outcomes.

They explore the origin of ESG, emphasising its role in changing the culture of asset owners, particularly in Australia. He discusses the transition from ethical investments to responsible and sustainable investments, stressing the need for authenticity in addressing systemic risks like climate change and social inequality.

Clements-Hunt also highlights emerging opportunities in ESG investing, including the development of tradable carbon securities and resilient infrastructure.

03:20 The genesis of ESG

05:11 The evolution and impact of ESG

08:35 challenges and opportunities in ESG

10:09 Future of ESG and regenerative capitalism

14:56 The shift to tradable carbon securities

19:05 Infrastructure and climate investment

They explore the obstacles related to systemic dependencies, policy enablers, and market-led changes such as electric vehicles. They also discuss the importance of policy clarity, value chain coordination, and governance in achieving successful energy transitions.

1:03 Introducing the US$2.1 trillion sustainability heavyweight

1:36 Energy transition for hard-to-abate sectors

2:57 How economies of scale drive change

5:17 Why climate solutions are expensive for primary chemicals

6:59 The role of policymakers

8:30 The 21% cost advantage of SA’s hydrogen strategy

9:46 Coordinating the value chain

11:03 Case study: The cement industry

12:06 Key messages for investors and companies

They explore the impact of the 2022 safeguard mechanism, the company's commitment to sustainability inspired by Wood's personal promise to his daughter, and their milestone achievement of planting 160,000 mixed-species native trees.

Wood also highlights the importance of managing biodiversity risks and engaging with local and indigenous communities to achieve investment-grade returns.

00:35 Welcome to the greener way podcast

00:50 Meet Raf Wood and Silva Capital

01:14 The founding of Silva Capital

03:45 Evolution of the carbon market

07:54 Community engagement

11:09 Importance of biodiversity

13:59 Impact of global politics 

00:35 Welcome to the greener way podcast

00:50 Meet Raf Wood and Silva Capital

01:14 the founding of Silva Capital

03:45 Evolution of the carbon market

07:54 Silva Capital's community engagement

11:09 Importance of biodiversity

13:59 Impact of Global Politics on Climate Strategy

While recruitment for ESG roles has generally slowed across financial services from the highs we’ve seen of late, there are still opportunities out there for the right skill sets.

In this episode of The Greener Way, Kaizen Recruitment’s Simon Gvalda talks to Financial Standard managing editor Jamie Williamson about the current state of the job market for ESG professionals and offers tips around negotiating salaries and benefits.

The discussion centres on the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to climate risks, emphasising the need for prompt and effective climate action.

They discuss the current and future scenarios of climate risks affecting property insurance, the role of sustainability in corporate decision-making, and the importance of financial and community engagement in addressing these challenges.

Link to report: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/escalating-climate-risks-for-aussies-homes/

00:41 Climate risk and the cost-of-living crisis

01:03 Impact of climate policy reversals

02:18 Climate Council's latest research

02:38 Insurance affordability and property risk

05:46 Economic implications

07:08 Corporate responsibility and climate action

11:48 Key findings

13:11 Conclusion and final thoughts

This requires a lot of work on several fronts, and for investors it’s about understanding how realistic the success of such initiatives is – but the data just isn’t up to scratch. While our banks are performing well in terms of reporting on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, there’s far less transparency around Scope 3 emissions, or their financed emissions.

U Ethical stewardship manager and friend of the podcast Rachel Alembakis joins Financial Standard managing editor Jamie Williamson to discuss why the fund manager is so committed to collaborating with Australia’s big banks to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement and improve data accuracy and transparency.

00:00 Introduction to Economic Perspectives

00:26 Welcome to The Greener Way

00:41 Today's Topic: Transition to Renewable Energy

01:20 Guest Introduction: Brian Redican

03:27 Energy Prices and Economic Implications

04:36 Geopolitical Risks and Energy Transition

06:43 Investment Uncertainty and Energy Security

10:00 Challenges in Sustainable Investments

11:49 Key Considerations for Super Funds

13:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

They discuss common myths about responsible investing, affirming it doesn't sacrifice returns and requires global diversification to be successful.

The discussion also highlights the growing role of tech in sustainable investments and the importance of addressing climate change for portfolio risk and opportunity.

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Themes

00:36 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:21 Dave Ray's Background and Responsible Investing

01:56 Financial Advice for Climate-Conscious Investors

02:25 Engaging Clients in Sustainable Conversations

06:57 Risk and Return in Sustainable Investing

09:48 Misconceptions About Ethical Financial Advice

12:02 Global vs. Australian Sustainable Investments

13:01 Technology's Role in Sustainable Investing

14:55 Urgency of Climate Action in Investing

16:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

They discuss the surge in public awareness and demand for responsible investments in Australia, the success of RIAA's Sustainable Classifications Initiative, and the AI toolkit for human rights.

Estelle also provides updates on the upcoming RIAA annual conference in Sydney on May 28-29, where crucial topics like global investment trends, policy impacts, and sustainability in finance will be covered.

01:56 Sustainable Classifications Initiative

04:09 AI Toolkit for Human Rights

07:28 Responsible Investing for Financial Advisors

09:53 Global Perspectives on Responsible Investing

10:30 Upcoming Conference Highlights

13:54 Australian Election and Sustainable Finance

15:58 Nature and Biodiversity Risks

16:39 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

00:00 Introduction to the New Era of Decarbonization

00:14 Welcome and Acknowledgements

00:30 Recap of Last Year's Episode

00:51 Updates on CFA Institute's Sustainable Finance Program

02:04 Global Changes in Sustainable Investing

02:40 Impact of U.S. Environmental Policy Changes

04:05 European Climate Action and Regulatory Shifts

06:21 Innovations in Sustainable Finance

07:15 Technological Advancements Driving Decarbonization

08:47 CFA Institute's Commitment to Sustainability Education

09:50 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

The discussion also touches on global political influences, particularly the reversal of climate policies in the U.S. Tune in to understand why these disclosures are critical and how your organisation can stay ahead in this dynamic landscape.

In this episode of The Greener Way, guest host Michelle Baltazar interviews Nicole Richards, CEO of  Allonnia, about the company's use of synthetic biology to address sustainability issues. The discussion covers Allonia’s work in accelerating nature's process of breaking down contaminants like PFAS, and their initiatives in the mining sector to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The episode highlights  Allonnia's partnerships in Australia, significant investors including BHP, Vale, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the company's aim to commercialise these technologies.

From Uber's aggressive expansion tactics under Travis Kalanick, Theranos's fraudulent blood testing under Elizabeth Holmes, and WeWork's unsustainable growth under Adam Neumann, founder-led companies can be more at risk of corporate management shortfalls and pose a need for more rigorous governance standards.

Lawrence Lam joins host Rose Mary Petrass on the podcast today.

He is the managing director and founder of Lumenary Investment Management and the author of The Founder Effect – a book that provides a framework to identify and invest in high-performing founder-led companies.

43% of green professionals are the sole staff member responsible for sustainability within their organisation, according to a UK study out of the University of St Andrews and the University of Strathclyde.

Here to discuss is Heather Lynch, a coach working with sustainability professionals, who was a lead researcher on the study.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass.

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With LNG markets declining and ageing offshore oil and gas infrastructure representing an environmental safety risk, titleholders are now having to decommission offshore infrastructure.

This process represents an estimated $60 billion liability for investors over the next 30–50 years.

In December 2024, the Australian government released the 'Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap', helping titleholders fulfil their regulatory obligations under laws like the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.

Here to discuss is Joshua Runciman, lead analyst of Australian gas at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability. 

But according to Amanda MacDonald, high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking to make an impact in their portfolios.

But the global sustainable investing landscape is changing, experiencing pushback and becoming increasingly politicised.

So how does this impact the responsible investment goals of high-net-worth investors?

LGT Crestone’s Head of Sustainable Investing Amanda MacDonald joins us on the podcast today. 

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass.

Alembakis pivoted from a career in journalism – including as the prior editor of FS Sustainability – and says that communication skills are one of the most important aspects of stewardship and engagement with companies to ensure they are following U Ethical’s responsible investment principles.

With its first funds established in 1985, U Ethical is one of Australia's largest ethical investment funds.

Alembakis joins Rose Mary Petrass, the host of The Greener Way and senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

Joining us today is David Scaysbrook, co-founder and managing partner of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

With over 28 years in energy and renewables infrastructure, Scaysbrook leads Quinbrook's strategy in advancing green decarbonisation and renewable energy projects globally.

Scaysbrook discusses how Australia is rising to the challenge of grid stability and renewable integration.

He also talks challenges and opportunities in data centres – particularly with the rise of AI.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability. 

US President Donald Trump’s move back to the White House this week heralds the next stage of anti-ESG, anti-climate, and anti-DEI sentiments overseas.

Media reports here in Australia predict that we could soon see the same on home soil depending on the outcome of the federal election to be held to be held on or before 17 May 2025.

This comes as Meta recently announced it will swap fact-checking for user-generated community labelling.

Here to discuss is Morningstar Sustainalytics executive Michelle Cameron.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass.

Jake Berthelot is Associate Director of Business Advisory at First Australians Capital – an organisation uniting private, public and philanthropic investment in Indigenous businesses.

Jake, a Potaruwutj Padthaway man, was drawn to a career in strategy and finance and works to empower First Nations entrepreneurs to succeed in a new economy.

Here to discuss is Georgia Hall, the London-based ESG and investment director, global listed infrastructure, with boutique investment manager Maple-Brown Abbot, which recently put out a paper outlining the impact of PFAS on water infrastructure investments and what investors can do about it.

Today we’re going to talk about jobs trends, most highly paid roles, how can professionals can level up their salaries in 2025. We will also delve into that big scary word that has been everywhere the past two years – layoffs, and why being laid off might not be such a bad thing. 

To discuss we have Richard Evans, CEO of Talent Nation. 

The sustainability and ESG recruitment firm recently updated its salary guide for the sector.

But what does responsible AI look like in practice, and how should investors approach this emerging frontier to manage risks and seize opportunities?

Joining us today to unpack these questions is Jessica Cairns, head of ESG and sustainability at Alphinity Investment Management.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

Alongside Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, Alphinity earlier this year released ‘Intersection of Responsible AI and ESG: A Framework for Investors Report’ with an actionable toolkit to help investors navigate the accelerating AI opportunity. 

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) produces 20% of the world’s gold but employs 80% of gold miners – an estimated 10-15 million people, often in low-income countries.

However, 30-35% of ASGM miners are children, and the sector is riddled with black market criminality – financing terrorism, war, and organised crime.

Today we take a closer look at human rights and ESG in the value chain, and the important work being done to pinpoint the problem and clean up gold’s act.

Terry Heymann, CFO and ESG Lead at the World Gold Council (WGC), joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

Some of the initiatives discussed in this episode include the industry-wide Consolidated Mining Standards Initiative and WGC’s Gold Bar Integrity database.

We ask the question, what does responsible investing mean in the context of conflict?

To answer this question Estelle Parker, co-CEO at Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) joins guest host, Financial Standard senior journalist Karren Vergara on the podcast today.

In her reporting, Karren Vergara has found many of Australia's super funds have no qualms about investing in contraversial weapons manufacturers like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Elbit.

This episode uncovers investment risks, how materiality thresholds impact decision-making, and the call from super members for greater transparency – and even divestment from – weapons and defence-related holdings.

The main decision was how to pay for poorer nations' climate financing - decarbonisation, adaptation, and resilience to climate impacts – which are hitting them hardest despite contributing the least.

The major win of the event was an eleventh-hour agreement on carbon markets, while some other negotiations failed the reach their goals, or reached an impasse.

Richie Merzian was on the ground in Baku during COP29. Richie, the CEO of Clean Energy Investor Group, joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

Today, we jump in the time machine and take a look at the next four years under Trump, with our guest Lachlan Carey.

Lachlan is a Washington-based expert on clean energy investment and a non-resident fellow at the United States Studies Centre.

Opinions expressed are solely Lachlan Carey’s own and do not express the views or opinions of his employer.

However, the datacentres used in AI churns through energy and leaving behind a hefty carbon footprint, especially when we consider scope 3 emissions.

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Prabakar Shrinivasan, Director and Co-Lead of Artificial Intelligence at Synechron, the global consulting firm, to help us navigate the environmental impact of AI.

With a strong presence in the financial space, including some of Australia’s largest banks, Synechron brings insights on how companies can harness AI’s power sustainably without compromising performance.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

To discuss this, Guido Baltussen joins us on the podcast today.

Guido is Northern Trust Asset Management’s International Head of Quantitative Strategies.

He recently put out a paper on ‘carbon misconceptions’ and the impact of net zero commitments on equity portfolios.

This episode covers how investors can apply conventional portfolio construction techniques to achieve net zero targets, and how to achieve alignment with multiple sustainability objectives without taking significant active risk.

Guido joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability. 

In response, there’s been an uptick in demand for companies to report on social impact through the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) – and along with it, an increase in misleading marketing through ‘social-washing’.

Of course, poverty is not the only critical UN sustainable development goal – there are actually 17 of them, of which many are interconnected.

To discuss, Read Taylor Price is the founder of Investors for Impact and director and managing partner at Alpencrest Capital.

Do investors play a role in driving meaningful change towards achievement of the UN SDGs, especially in an era of ‘socialwashing’?

Join host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability to find out more.

Today's episode is your guide to mastering climate reporting and avoiding greenwashing.

To explain we have special guest Kate O'Rourke, Commissioner at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability. 

This week we hear from Rob Langrick, chief product advocate of CFA Institute, a global professional organisation that provides investment education – including on sustainable finance.

Alongside the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the non-profit offers the Certificate in ESG Investing, the Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and other professional development opportunities.

Whether you want to enter the industry or boost your career, make better investment choices or improve your own organisation’s ESG performance, this episode is for you.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

This is a podcast episode is brought to you by CFA Institute.

For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org. 

The AICD is a member-based organisation helping improve corporate governance by providing courses, programs, and other professional development opportunities.

They recently published an updated guide for directors on the mandatory climate reporting laws in Australia.

In this episode, we delve into the evolving responsibilities of company directors in managing ESG risk, the growing influence of shareholder activism on climate action, and the critical role boards play in navigating these complex dynamics.

Tune in to learn how directors can stay ahead of the curve.

It’s undoubtedly a massive opportunity to open the door wider to green investment and reach net zero by 2050. However, investors face the unique challenge of understanding portfolio emissions, as well as growing concerns around exposure to greenwashing – and ‘greenhushing’ – risk.  

How can we ensure that climate reporting goes beyond a mere compliance exercise and provides investors and stakeholders with genuinely useful and actionable information? 

To unpack this topic and many more, the IGCC is holding its annual Climate Finance and Investment Summit, on 7-8 November at the Sofitel, Melbourne.  

This unmissable event brings together leading investment experts, policymakers, academics, and industry associations dedicated to driving the transition towards a decarbonised economy. 

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.  

This podcast episode is brought to you by the IGCC. 

For more information, visit igcc.org.au. To book your ticket and view the agenda for IGCC’s Annual Summit, visit the event website here.

In this episode, host Rose Mary Petrass speaks with Belinda White, who successfully transitioned from a communications background into the world of responsible investing and ESG.

She now works company-side at Telix Pharmaceuticals as Director of Investor Relations and ESG.

Belinda shares valuable advice on leveraging transferable skills, effective networking, common misconceptions, and facilitating better stakeholder relationships between investors and companies.

Whether you're considering a career change or simply want to understand the ESG landscape better, this episode is packed with insights.

The law is meant to protect the health and wellbeing of workers and reduce stress and overwork, allowing for better work-life balance in a time when the world is more hyper-connected than ever before.

But what role does corporate culture and employee satisfaction play in financial performance, and will financiers actually consider the new law when making investment decisions?

Today, we are joined by Emma Pringle, Head of ESG and Portfolio Manager at Maple-Brown Abbott, a boutique firm with around $9 billion in assets under management.

Pringle will explain how investors and asset managers respond when workplaces are exposed as dysfunctional or 'toxic' - and what impact this has on business performance.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

Done right, stewardship can steer companies toward net zero; done wrong, it’s as unsatisfying as a lukewarm brew and a stale scone.

Today, we’re joined by Rachel Halpern, head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisers, which advises on over $1.3 trillion in funds. She’ll discuss responsible stewardship strategies for achieving real impact.

Rachel is the head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisers, an advisory firm with over $1.3tn funds under advice.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

But what happens behind the scenes when fund managers make these crucial decisions? Are all ESG funds created equal? And how can an investor be sure their money isn’t inadvertently supporting sectors they wish to avoid?

In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Leske, managing director and senior consultant in ESG strategy at ISS ESG.

Julia sheds light on how ESG professionals navigate the fine lines in screening and controversies – from vapes to toilet paper and beyond.

The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

ISS ESG is part of ISS STOXX, publisher of FS Sustainability.

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

Davina is CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – a group helping steer Australia’s built environment sector towards highly efficient, low carbon, healthier places that are future-focused and resilient.

The GBCA’s Climate Positive Roadmap advocates for all new buildings net zero by 2030 and existing buildings well before 2050.

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 viable?

To discuss we have Jai Mirchandani, founder and portfolio manager at ELM Responsible Investments.

Jai sits down with host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability, to discuss the timeline, costs, and safety of nuclear power, as well as the geopolitical risks that are associated with this renewable energy source.

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?

Amanda Cahill is the CEO of the Next Economy, which acts as a sort of intermediary between regional communities, government, investors and industry to accelerate the transition to a climate-safe, socially just and regenerative economy.

Amanda joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability to discuss.

Today, we discuss climate finance and the role of government in de-risking climate investing. And we ask the ultimate question: can the market solve climate change?

To answer this, we are joined by Blair Palese, director of philanthropy at Ethinvest, Australia’s oldest ethical investment firm.

Blair is also the founder of Climate Capital Forum, the global climate editor and managing director at Climate & Capital Media, and co-founded 350.org Australia.

She joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.

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 Mary Petrass, Senior Journalist at FS Sustainability, sits down with Jon to find out how to motivate business to take action on climate.

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 down with Erica to discuss incorporating sustainability into the advice process, what determines a 'good' ESG stock, and the best - and worst - performing sectors.

Most importantly, find out what the top ESG stocks in Australia are - and whether they make good returns.

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 was chair of retirement income at Challenger, led the ‘Cooper Review’ into the super system, and earlier served as deputy chair of the corporate watchdog ASIC.

Superannuation, with its long-term investment view, necessarily requires a transition to a sustainable economy to safeguard retirements – especially for the many members set to live to the end of the century.

And according to Jeremy, his plan is certainly achievable.

Join Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass to find out how. 

Australia has a crucial responsibility to protect and respect First Nations cultural heritage; there are serious consequences if things go wrong.

The recently launched Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Guides are the only First Nations-led resources on proactive best practice.

This week, Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass welcomes two guests to the show: Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar.

Rachel is an Arrernte and Kalkadoon Indigenous woman. She is a widely celebrated filmmaker, founder of Blackfella Films, and Executive Director of Cultural Heritage for the National Native Title Council (NNTC) and the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance (FNHPA).

Anu is the NNTC's Director of Clean Energy and Investment. He comes from a background defending the rights of Indigenous communities in development projects in South Asia, police accountability at the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, and prosecution at the International Criminal Court.

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 work as an environmentalist, founder, presenter, and board director has led to involvement driving ESG conversations in the corporate sphere.

Her work highlights the importance of nature and biodiversity in the climate conversation. The My Green World founder and chair is also involved with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, UNESCO, CARE Australia, and W20 – the official women’s taskforce to the G20. 

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 Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability.

David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name and prior experience at the helm of entities the likes of the Climate Council, AMP Capital, Cbus Super, ESSSuper, and more.

Senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with David to discuss the latest developments in responsible investment, effective stewardship strategies, and the growing focus on social impact within the investment community. 

In this episode, Andrew Peterson joins FS Sustainability senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of ESG regulation.

The CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA), Andrew brings an abundance of expertise on mandatory sustainability reporting, business leadership in sustainable development, circular economy practices, and more.

Tune in for a comprehensive update on national and global laws and standards, and how to better navigate an ever-evolving regulatory environment. 

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 light on the right path is Aman Ramrakha. With almost two decades of experience leading research across banking, ratings, and governance solutions, Aman is the new executive director of research at Rainmaker Information.

In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Aman to unpack the evolution of ESG investing research – from early genesis into the future and the harnessing of artificial intelligence (AI).

Rainmaker Group is owned by ISS STOXX, publisher of FS Sustainability.

In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Tony Goldner, executive director of the TNFD, to talk about business risks, opportunities, dependencies, and impacts on nature, and how these might impact on the portfolio.

With nature-positive the new buzzword at the top end of town, nature-related data is no longer a CSR issue. It is a risk management issue that has the potential to disrupt business plans, cash flows, and returns to investors. 

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 inclusion has emerged as the missing puzzle piece in DEI and ESG investing.

Yet, people with disabilities are employed at a rate 30% lower than the general population. So why are so many organisations so slow in engaging disability in their operations and culture?

On this episode of The Greener Way, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass chats with Corene Strauss, CEO of the Australian Disability Network and former CEO of Special Olympics Australia, about why inclusion matters – both for responsible investors, and the bottom line. 

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.

With more than three decades of financial market experience, Tim is a highly influential commentator on decarbonisation and sustainable finance.

Does the 2024-25 Budget pave a greener way for Australia’s clean energy future? What does a realistic road to net zero looks like? What are the key takeaways from Sydney’s first ever Climate Week?

Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to unpack these questions and more.

Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass as we sit down with Simon to get career tips and advice on job hunting and promotions.

We'll also ask the question on everyone’s lips: how much are ESG professionals earning?

Let’s talk recruitment trends, the key skills that candidates must develop, the impact of the pandemic and work-from-home on an emerging workforce, and whether ESG roles are still in high demand in 2024.

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 best and brightest, and several new roadmaps and initiatives were unveiled.

We interrupt our scheduled programming for a bonus episode to debrief on the conference and break down the key takeaways – including fund flows, data, AI, greenwashing, nature, and DEI – for those who weren’t able to make it (or those who want a recap).

To discuss, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass is joined in the studio by FS Sustainability and Money magazine director of media – Michelle Baltazar.

FS Sustainability, the producer of this podcast, was the media partner for the event. 

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Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass and explore forestry investment, as well as best practice approach to generating returns while prioritising ESG principles.

We discuss sustainable landscape management, carbon credits integrity, and First Nations engagement policy and philosophy.

Sarah just completed a trip to New Forest’s newly opened office in Africa; she discusses the firm’s global approach and regional differences across Australia and New Zealand, Asia, the US, and Africa.

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 Indigenous financial wellbeing provider, the First Nations Foundation.

Phil is on a mission to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities emerge from the effects of historical exclusion and oppression, empowering Community to deconstruct and unpack their relationship with money.

Cultural competency is vital for finance and business to better engage with First Nations Peoples. The foundation is also equipping professionals with the cultural tools they need to ensure they safeguard respect and effective engagement through this process. 

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 and host, Rose Mary Petrass, chats with Erin all about regenerative and sustainable systems, the concept of social tipping points, and the importance of partnering with First Nations organisations. 

The pair chat impact investing, stewardship (proxy voting and engagements), and how to approach divesting from fossil fuels while at the same time ensuring the fiduciary duty of long-term returns for members.

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 manufacturer Boeing is embroiled in a quality control scandal that included doors blowing off mid-flight and allegations of defects at a key supplier; while Qantas deals with the fallout of its CEOs Alan Joyces quitting in September following intense scrutiny from the national consumer watchdog for selling tickets on flights that didn’t exist.

On the show today, Motto discusses how communication, transparency, and accountability, can safeguard trust, confidence, and company success.

Kylie has worked across a wide variety of organisations, but always at the intersection of the E the S and the G in sustainability.

Now he and former ACCC chair Rod Sims have launched the Superpower Institute, which is designed to provide analysis to help Australia take advantage of the economic opportunities of the post-carbon world.

Ross Garnaut explains the mission of the Superpower Institute and why he still believes Australia isn’t a pissant country when it comes to managing climate change.

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CEFC Executive director Richard Lovell joins us for this conversation to talk about the past decade and the future of green investment in Australia.

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 to incorporate ocean-related ESG metrics into financial decision making. 

We’re here to talk about Josh’s research and why learning from Indigenous people’s 60,000-plus year knowledge base is key to building thriving agriculture and natural capital markets in Australia.

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Joining us for this conversation is BNP Paribas Asset Management Head of Euro Multi-Strategy Fixed Income Arnaud-Guilhem Lamy. 

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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 Management’s four pillars of sustainability investment and seeing real world positive impact in infrastructure investments.

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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 energy transition, environmental sustainability and equality and inclusive growth in the APAC region and why stewardship is not only a fiduciary obligation but also an investment opportunity.

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Joining us for this conversation is BNP Paribas Asset Management head of sustainability Jane Ambachtsheer. 

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Here to talk about how a new push for nuclear power generation might impact on investors, and the ESG considerations in uranium mining is Phillip Hudak, co-Portfolio Manager, Australian Small Companies, at Maple-Brown Abbott.

Joining us to discuss this is Sudip Hazra a director at First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute.

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Maria is joining us to talk about sustainability considerations at a leading MedTech company and Cochlear’s evolving approach to integrated sustainability and financial reporting.

Joining us is First Sentier Investors responsible investment specialist Joanne Lee. Recently First Sentier Investors shared its internal biodiversity and nature guide, which outlines which resources can be used at each step for investors to undertake nature-related company assessments and develop engagement approaches to biodiversity risks.

First Sentier Investors views fresh water and forests as two fundamental areas both to the global economy and the fight against climate change.

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•        United Kingdom by First Sentier Investors (UK) Funds Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (reg. no. 2294743; reg office Finsbury Circus House, 15 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EB).

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Stepping into the role of the Lorax, Alex talks about the urgent need for investors and financiers to assess deforestation loss and why Australia is such a blind spot.

Link: https://www.wilderness.org.au/following-the-money

We speak with Ingrid about climate and biodiversity and where Australia stands in terms of action on both.

Link: Road to Resilience: An investor action plan for an adaptive and sustainable economy https://igcc.org.au/road-to-resilience-an-investor-action-plan-for-an-adaptive-and-sustainable-economy/

Amarjot talks to us about setting a sustainability strategy and making it integral to company performance.

Joining us for this conversation is Colonial First State Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Armitage. Jonathan has had a storied career in funds management, including a deep experience in sustainable and responsible investment, which he shares with us. 

https://www.cfs.com.au/thrive-plus.html

Conscious Investment Management has invested in several specialist affordable, social and affordable housing projects as part of its investment mandate, and Casey will talk to us about Conscious Investment Management, how they approach the issue and the role private investment can play in solving the problem. 

Gary demystifies carbon credits and how they are developed and brought to market, the verification process, and what changes are needed to drive investor participation in this emerging asset class. 

Later this year, Australian citizens will be asked to vote on in a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

The Vote on Voice is being widely debated and many institutions including key Australian business and investors have either publicly come out in favour of the vote, or are mulling whether to publicly take a stance.

Jack discusses discuss how he approaches covering this historic time for The Age, how he establishes sources within Indigenous communities and how people can better educate themselves as they consider how to vote later this year.

More information:

The Quarterly Essay – Megan Davis, Voice of Reason On Recognition and Renewal: Quarterly Essay 90 (https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/)

Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing by and about Indigenous Peoples, Gregory Younging (https://www.amazon.com.au/Elements-Indigenous-Style-Writing-Peoples/dp/1550597167)

Truth-Telling: History, sovereignty and the Uluru Statement, Henry Reynolds https://www.newsouthbooks.com.au/books/truth-telling/

Tom’s career spans Olympic sailing to funds management. We discuss how Tom steers the Nanuk ship of sustainably-themed responsible investment through the turbulent waters of a changing world – while simultaneously calling for ESG to be banned. 

We welcome back John Pabon, corporate sustainability consultant, former UN advisor and analyst, and author to discuss his new book The Great Greenwashing. John defines green speak, misdirection, greenscamming and what you can do to fight it. 

Tianna recently received the Certificate in ESG Investing accreditation, and we’re going to talk with her about her career, why she went for the certificate and what she feels it can do for career development.

Laura discusses her recent paper, co-authored alongside the CFA Institute and ANU, and the business case for getting the mix right.

Recent research paper by Altiorem: https://altiorem.org/2023/02/22/how-can-businesses-thrive-in-a-sustainable-economy/

Joining in this discussion is CFS Director – ESG Camilla Skalberg and Julia Harley, a financial adviser at Ethinvest.

https://www.cfs.com.au/thrive-plus.html

For more information on the report, click here: https://www.issgovernance.com/library/actionable-insights-top-esg-themes-in-2023-regional/

FS Sustainability is proud to be an official media partner to RI Australia 2023, and we’re joined by RIAA’s executive manager, programs Estelle Parker to talk about how RI Australia helps set the scene for responsible investment in Australia, the topics that will be showcased and what she’s particularly looking forward to learning.

To learn more about RI Australia 2023, click here.

the factory collapse at Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, a tragedy that left more than 1,000 people dead and galvanised a global conversation on companies’ responsibility to eliminate modern slavery in their operations and in their supply chain.

Link to vote in the ESG Power50 final voting round://www.fssustainability.com.au/esgpower50

Metrics Responsible Investment page: https://metrics.com.au/esg-responsible-investing/

Disclosure website: https://www.netzeroassetmanagers.org/signatories/metrics-credit-partners/

ESG Power50: https://www.fssustainability.com.au/esgpower50

B Corp accreditation is a global standard which identifies businesses and organisations with sustainable and ethical practices. B Corps are certified by the non-profit B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

With more than 500 members representing US$29 trillion in assets under management, RIAA covers people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand.

Fintech Bloom Impact offers access to a diversified growth portfolio of assets that meet climate impact goals with a minimum investment of $500. We talk about designing to open climate impact to a broader investment audience and what inspired this digital marketing professional to found a deep green fintech product.

You can find Bloom Impact at https://www.bloom-impact.com/ . To subscribe to FS Sustainability, visit www.fssustainability.com.au

Cooper co-manages Ninety One’s Global Environment Strategy, which invests in companies enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy to capture the structural growth driven by decarbonization.

We speak with MFS President Carol Geremia and UniSuper governance and sustainability manager Sybil Dixon about why and how net zero targets are used to guide investment decisions and the way investors talk about climate risks and opportunities.

 For more information on MFS Investment management, visit http://www.mfs.com and to subscribe to FS Sustainability, visit www.fssustainability.com.au.

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We will also explore the strengths and challenges of finding transparent, comparable and meaningful ESG data relevant to fixed income securities and the role of sustainable bonds.

We speak with MFS fixed income research Analyst Mahesh Jayakumar and ISS head of ESG for Australia and New Zealand Julia Leske.

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We speak with MFS head of global ESG strategy Vishal Hindocha and Zenith Investment Partners head of responsible investment and real assets Dugald Higgins.

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James talks about the engineering challenges facing businesses as they adapt to climate change, the role the insurer can play in pricing risk, and how FM Global approaches problem-solving for facilities.

To register, click: https://www.bcsda.org.au/event-details/gday-montreal-bcsdas-daily-cop15-online-report-2022-12-07-09-00-1

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Then we interview Australian Council of Superannuation Investors CEO Louise Davidson on how engagement and stewardship on the topic of gender diversity can assist investors in uncovering additional information and communicating areas of concern to companies.

For more information on Realindex Investments, visit: https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com.au/au/en/adviser/insights/latest-insights/3-reasons-why-gender-diversity-should-matter-to-investors.html

We speak with First Sentier Investors senior portfolio manager, global credit Craig Morabito and Active Super head of responsible investment Moya Yip about how and why ESG materiality matters in credit portfolios and how active investors can use their available tools to engage with issuers.

For more information on First Sentier Investors, visit https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com.au/ and to subscribe to FS Sustainability, visit www.fssustainability.com.au.

Newell explains the ethical ethos behind Kwala and how her life experiences led to her wanting to develop an ethical investment app that improves access to wealth for Australian.

The ASFI roadmap consists of 37 recommendations structured around four pillars - embedding sustainability into leadership; integrating sustainability into practice; enabling resilience for all Australians; and building sustainable finance markets.

ASFI is currently working on developing a sustainable finance taxonomy for Australia to help drive further investment and capital allocation towards greening Australia’s economy.

FS Sustainability is pleased to be a media partner for the ASFI Summit on 28 October. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.asfi.org.au/summit.

EY Oceania chief sustainability officer Mathew Nelson joins to explain why keeping on with the status quo on sustainability is no longer fit for purpose, why Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s billion-dollar donation is good, but not a universal solution, and why the TV show the Good Place is a model for sustainability.

Beattie has noted that the twin trends of continued consolidation of superannuation fund and the growing internal investment teams at those funds presents an opportunity for the superannuation fund industry to collectively break down structural barriers to gender parity in the industry.

Beattie talks about how her innovative program partners with major super funds and investment managers including recent signatories UniSuper, Aware Super, Pinnacle Investment Management and TDM Growth Partners are working to develop the next generation of diverse talent.

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Fintech Bloom Impact offers access to a diversified growth portfolio of assets that meet climate impact goals with a minimum investment of $500. We talk about designing to open climate impact to a broader investment audience and what inspired this digital marketing professional to found a deep green fintech product.

You can find Bloom Impact at https://www.bloom-impact.com/ . To subscribe to FS Sustainability, visit www.fssustainability.com.au

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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.

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