Why are sustainability standards key to increasing corporate transparency?

Ryan sits down with Dr Robyn Leeson, head of STR Consulting, to discuss the evolution of sustainability reporting, from voluntary ESG initiatives to government regulations; the challenges of integrating financial standards with broader impact reporting; and how Australia's new mandatory climate reporting requirements could shake up the system.

How can engagement with farmers and communities be improved to help Australia's clean energy transition? 

Authors Dr Fiona Davis and Lilith Palmer sit down to discuss the findings of Currie's latest report Making the Clean Energy Transition Work for Farmers: A blueprint for better farmer engagement in Australia. They discuss the five reasons farmers are an important player in the renewable transition, and Currie's four principles for better engagement.

Read the report here: https://curriecommunications.com.au/farmers_renewables/

How can regional development drive economic success and inclusivity?

In this episode of re:, Fiona sits down with Linda Nieuwenhuizen, CEO of the Committee for Greater Shepparton, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing regional communities. Linda shares her vision for Shepparton’s growth, emphasizing the importance of data-driven policy, collaboration, and enhanced supply chain connectivity.

They dive into key topics including water recovery, energy transition, land use, and improving digital and road freight connectivity. Linda also highlights Shepparton’s $5.5 billion annual manufacturing sector and outlines her vision for a future with secure water, reliable energy, and increased investment in research, development, and education—creating a vibrant, inclusive regional economy.

How can regional Australia thrive in an increasingly urbanised world?

In this episode of re: Fiona sits down with Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, to explore her journey from growing up in Deniliquin to leading a national vision for rebalancing Australia. Liz shares her passion for regional Australia, recounting how her upbringing on a farm and early involvement the Deni Ute Muster shaped her career.

They dive into key topics around the challenges and opportunities facing regional Australia today, and the Institute's mission to shift the narrative using data and storytelling, aiming to bust myths about regional living and highlight the potential for regional communities to thrive through regionalisation.

How do we reach across the divide to solve the climate crisis and combat the threat of extinction? How do we protect and conserve the environment that Australians cherish? In this episode we unpack the defining issue of our time: the climate crisis. Kelly O’Shannassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation, shares her wisdom and learnings from her long career advocating for nature in government, business and the non-profit sector. 

Is AI a threat or an opportunity in the newsroom? Or can it be both? In this episode of Re, Currie consultants Peter Somerville and Lilith Palmer discuss the new developments happening in newsrooms across rural Victoria. 

Queensland’s sugarcane industry has seen its fair change of change and innovation, and with talk of sustainable aviation fuel and energy generation, there’s plenty more on the horizon.

What does the future of public relations look like?

Mark Paterson, Partner at Currie, joins Eloise Lane on this episode of Re: to reflect on his time at the agency and share his insights on the future of public relations.

They discuss the key moments, highlights and lessons from Mark's tenure at Currie, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation, and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing landscape.

What can Australian agriculture do to address climate change? This is the question that Currie has enlisted Richard Eckard, Professor and Director of the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre at the University of Melbourne, to reimagine in our latest episode of Re.

The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on farmers is a pressing threat to our food systems and our future. In this episode, Currie Director Fiona Davis interviews Professor Eckard as they discuss all things climate change and we learn about reframing carbon neutral to net zero, putting value on biodiversity, engaging the consultancy sector in carbon mitigation and accounting, and the quest to empower the next generation of farmers.

As a small professional services business, Currie has a relatively small carbon footprint. But does that mean businesses like us shouldn't take meaningful climate action?

We've recently had our near-term and net zero emission reduction targets validated by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi). We're one of just six businesses in Australia to have achieved this.

So, why bother?