Climate change isn’t a side issue for Hobart Airport. It’s an integral part of its operations.  

In this episode, discover how the Tasmanian capital’s airport integrates sustainability, including: 

• How Hobart Airport identifies and mitigates climate-related risks 

• Why sustainability is embedded across procurement, design and construction 

• The role of circular economy practices in infrastructure projects 

• How EV infrastructure is shaping the passenger experience 

• The value of finance-led scenario planning in managing climate impact 

• Dealing with external partners 

• Future challenges for airports. 

Explore how the finance and commercial teams are central to planning and decision-making, using their strategic and analytical skills to manage risk and guide sustainable investment.  

Plus, find out how they know when it’s time to bring in external expertise to manage complex risks.  

This episode is essential listening for those in finance, infrastructure and strategic planning who want to understand how sustainability can be effectively integrated into operational decision-making.

Host: Patrick Viljoen, Sustainability Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia 

Guest: Kate Gillies CPA, CFO at Hobart Airport 

Learn more about the executive leadership team running Hobart Airport, and its climate change adaptation plan.  

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