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The Greener Way

FS Sustainability

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 FS

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16:23

Investing in low-carbon, energy-efficient green...

The Greener Way ·

2024/08/26

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 RooneyDavina is CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – a group helping steer Australia’s built environment sector towards highly efficient, low

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11:06

Nuclear power in Australia’s energy transition with...

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2024/08/19

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 viable? To discuss we have Jai Mirchandani, founder and portfolio manager at ELM Responsible Investments. Jai sits down with host Rose Mary Petrass, senior

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10:02

A just transition for regional Australia with Amanda...

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2024/08/12

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?Amanda Cahill is the CEO of the Next Economy, which acts as a sort of intermediary between regional communities, government, investors and industry to

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14:12

Can the market solve climate change? Climate finance...

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2024/08/05

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 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,

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18:47

Moving business towards a low carbon economy with Jon...

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2024/07/29

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

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15:54

Top ethical, sustainable, and responsible stocks and...

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2024/07/22

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

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15:58

Radical super reform for climate change progress with...

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2024/07/15

“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 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

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12:02

NAIDOC Week: First Nations cultural heritage and FPIC...

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2024/07/08

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 recently launched Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Guides are the only First Nations-led resources on proactive best practice.This week,Senior Journalist Rose

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14:18

Momentum on nature, biodiversity, and climate with...

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2024/07/01

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

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16:23

Beyond ESG: UN PRI stewardship and engagement...

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2024/06/24

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 Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under

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21:54

Global update on sustainability laws and standards...

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2024/06/17

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.The CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA), Andrew brings an abundance of expertise on mandatory sustainability

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19:18

Researching ESG investment products with Aman Ramrakha

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2024/06/10

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

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17:12

Nature-related financial disclosures with TNFD’s Tony...

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2024/06/03

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 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

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21:53

Disability inclusion: The missing piece of ESG...

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2024/05/27

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 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

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17:59

Federal Budget, Climate Week, clean energy and the...

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2024/05/20

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

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17:45

ESG jobs in 2024: salaries and career tips with Simon...

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2024/05/13

In this episode ofThe 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 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

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10:07

RIAA: Fund flows, greenwashing, AI and disability...

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2024/05/08

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 best and brightest, and several new roadmaps and initiatives were unveiled.We interrupt our scheduled programming for a bonus episode to debrief on the

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20:32

Timber talks: Cultivating natural capital with Sarah...

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2024/05/06

This episode ofThe 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 while prioritising ESG principles.We discuss sustainable landscape management, carbon credits integrity, and First Nations engagement policy and

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15:43

Advancing First Nations outcomes with Phil Usher

The Greener Way ·

2024/04/29

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 Indigenous financial wellbeing provider, the First Nations Foundation.Phil is on a mission to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

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19:28

Degrowth economics and social tipping points with...

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2024/04/22

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

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