Everybody is talking about scope 3 emissions tracking and traceability in the supply chain, but what exactly does that mean for you? In this episode Kiarne is putting a spotlight on supplier engagement for a sustainable future and the need for strong relationships with supply chain partners.

 

The reality is that legislative changes happening both in Australia, and globally over the coming decade will impact just about every single Aussie business in some way or another, even the small ones! If you're not one of the businesses required to report to the regulators just yet, chances are that someone in your supply chain is.

 

Kiarne talks through the different types of supply chain partners you need to consider, what reporting and regulations you might be impacted by and shares some key actions you can start taking to prepare your business and your suppliers for the ESG revolution.

 

The Spotlight Series brings you weekly, bite-sized updates and expert insights from the team behind Sustainability Tracker together with Edge Impact.

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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When it comes to sustainability, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it's a necessity.

 

In this episode of the Sustainable Transformation Podcast, Max Van Biene of Edge Impact unlocks the ever-evolving landscape for us! Whether you're a business leader, a sustainability champion, or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of our planet, tune in for expert insights in navigating these complexities with confidence and clarity.

 

This episode isn't just a discussion; it's a roadmap for the year ahead, packed with insights and strategies that are critical for anyone aiming to lead with impact.

From fundamental changes in packaging to tackling modern slavery in supply chains, and the imminent mandatory climate disclosures, this episode covers it all. It's not just about understanding the challenges; it's about seizing the opportunities they present for transformative growth and innovation.

 

 

MENTIONS:

 

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Redcycle Collapse https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/jan/30/redcycles-collapse-and-the-hard-truths-on-recycling-soft-plastics-in-australia 

APCO https://apco.org.au/national-packaging-targets

Modern Slavery Act 2018 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2018A00153

Our spotlight episode with Edge Impact on the Gender Pay Gap: SPOTLIGHT EPISODE | Regulatory reforms to close the gender pay gap in Australia.. Hopefully https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spotlight-episode-regulatory-reforms-to-close-the/id1691823988?i=1000647445086

How Bad Are Bananas https://howbadarebananas.com/

Drawdown by Paul Hawkens https://drawdown.org/the-book

GRI https://www.globalreporting.org/

B Corp https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification/

 

LINKS:

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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This series is a must-listen for every  business leader or individual trying to  keep up with the ever-changing state of sustainability in Australian businesses.

 

In this episode, we’re breaking down the reforms that are reshaping workplace dynamics and shedding light on gender pay gaps In Aussie businesses. What  does this mean for your business, what are your obligations and how can you prepare?

 

From the evolution of the Workplace Gender Equality Act to the introduction of the Respect at Work Act, we delve into the legislative changes driving progress.

 

Join us as we navigate through the complexities of gender equality indicators, mandatory reporting requirements, and the urgent need for businesses to take swift action.

 

The Spotlight Series brings you weekly, bite-sized updates and expert insights from the team behind Sustainability Tracker together with Edge Impact

 

 

MENTIONS:

 

Get expert advice from Edge Impact

Respect at Work

WGEA Legislative Reforms FAQ

WGEA has developed a Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement Guide

 

 

 

LINKS:

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Host: Kiarne Treacy

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In this episode, Kiarne dives into some of the most commonly asked climate questions with Tara Oakley, the Head of Commercial - Oceania at South Pole. From breaking down the basics of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions through to target setting and decarbonisation strategies, Tara provides the ultimate carbon crash course for anyone interested in sustainability in business.

 

Tara unpacks the nuances of carbon credits, offsetting, and discusses the growing movement away from the ‘carbon neutral’ claim. Plus, she addresses the recent media attention raising questions around the integrity of carbon projects. The pair share their views on the critical role the media plays in amplifying awareness of the climate crisis and holding organisations to account, coupled with the real risks associated with misinterpreting or sensationalising news.

 

Tara explains why businesses should take a holistic approach to driving decarbonisation and funding climate action. While the voluntary carbon market is going through an important evolution, she emphasises the importance of continuing to fund major climate projects that reduce and avoid emissions today. She touches on the types of projects your offset contributions are going towards and reminds us of the alarming disparities between the funds poured into the fossil fuel industry and climate action. Spoiler alert… It's not good news!

 

At a time when climate risk assessments and reporting are at the top of the agenda, Kiarne probes Tara on what it all means. They break down the upcoming regulations, who is impacted, and when we need to start taking action.

 

Whether you're responsible for sustainability in your business, responsible for the financial health of your business, or simply a curious individual, this conversation is essential listening along the way.

 

 

 

 

 

MENTIONS:

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) https://sciencebasedtargets.org/

The Climate Journey https://www.southpole.com/your-climate-journey

Carbon Credits Explained https://www.southpole.com/blog/carbon-credits-explained

Funding Climate Action https://www.southpole.com/news/south-pole-calls-for-businesses-to-align-around-new-future-proof-green-claim-funding-climate-action

 

LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

South Pole’s profile on SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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Coles is one of the most important retailers in the country, with 17 million transactions per week and a loyalty program that reaches 80% of Australians. So what role do they play in our transition to a sustainable future, and how are they tracking?

 

In a refreshingly candid conversation, Kiarne sits down with Bill Wall (Lead Sustainable Sourcing Manager - Seafood) and Caitlyn Richards (Group Sustainable Sourcing Manager - Strategic and Responsible Sourcing) to look at what has been achieved, what’s high on the priority list, and where to next for the large supermarket. We learn how Cole has expanded its sustainability teams and expertise in recent years and moved from a "sustainability strategy" to a "sustainable business strategy."  If food waste accounts for about 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and as Caitlyn points out, if we put food waste in the context of national emissions, it would be the third largest emitter in the world (source: Our World in Data). What role do supermarkets play in reducing waste from farm to store and at home on the pantry shelf?

 

Coles understands its responsibility to not only to offer their customers socially and environmentally sustainable options, but also to offer convenience and value seekers a choice. It is a delicate balance, which is even more complex due to the varying consumer knowledge of food and packaging consumption. Providing sustainable options and sharing knowledge with customers, while ensuring that customer needs lead the product offering, is a difficult task. Understanding how Coles makes this transition will offer listeners an eye-opening view of what it takes to lead the challenge. This is an episode NOT to be missed.

 

MENTIONS:

 

Coles Sustainability: https://www.coles.com.au/about/sustainability

WWF Australia https://wwf.org.au/

FishWise: https://fishwise.org/

Planet Ark: https://planetark.org/

Second Bite: https://secondbite.org/

Coles home compostable coffee pod https://www.foodmag.com.au/coles-launches-own-brand-compostable-coffee-pods/

 

 

 

LINKS:

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

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Join us for a fascinating and heartfelt chat with Graz Van Egmond, who has been CEO at the Banksia Foundation for over 25 years. The Banksia Foundation is the world’s longest running sustainability awards program and one of Australia’s most respected and sought after commendations.

 

Graz shares the history of the sustainability and ESG landscape from her unique vantage point, and how she has seen the sustainability movement evolve from being led predominantly by community groups, attempted by governments, and now being steadily driven by business and industry.

 

If companies have the largest footprint and consumers have the greatest power, Graz believes that a more sustainable future must be led by industry, and the Banksia Awards have recognised these companies for 35 years.

 

If you’ve ever considered nominating for a Banksia award, you won’t want to miss this chat. Graz shares how this program is so much more than just a trophy, it’s a valuable process that gives businesses and community groups of all sizes the opportunity to follow a rigorous framework to benchmark their work, improve over time and be recognised for their progress.

 

Applications are currently open for the 35th Banksia Awards, and if you need one more reason to have a go, every single applicant receives feedback from an expert panel of independent judges. The process is designed to be valuable, trophy or not.

 

 

MENTIONS:

Banksia Foundation Sustainability Awards: https://banksiafdn.com/about-awards/

SDG Align https://tools.sdgalign.com.au/sign-in/banksia-foundation

Planet Protector https://planetprotectorpackaging.com/

The Keeping Place https://thekeepingplace.com/

Busselton Jetty https://www.busseltonjetty.com.au/

Woolworths https://www.woolworths.com.au/

 

 

LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

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Join us for an open conversation with Matthew Chester and Ruri Morris from Unicharm Australasia. In this episode, Kiarne delves into their flagship nappy brand BabyLove and uncovers the realities of tackling sustainability in a business that specialises in single-use products.

 

With landfill an obvious agenda item, the trio goes on to discuss how BabyLove is addressing their entire product lifecycle,  from responsible extraction of raw materials, designing for reduced waste, smarter packaging, powering with renewables and importantly, the health and wellbeing of the customer.

 

They talk about what’s involved in building a company-wide sustainability strategy for a global giant, and share insights into the perks of adopting and sharing local best practices with their international counterparts.

 

In a frank discussion centred around consumer perception vs true sustainable alternatives, they unpack the facts about biodegradable nappies, recycling and soft plastics. Plus, find out why BabyLove's early attempts at an eco-nappy in 2007 didn’t take off, and why now is the right time to transform the industry.

 

 

MENTIONS:

 

Unicharm Sustainability: https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/brand/unicharm-australasia/

BabyLove Sustainability: https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/brand/babylove/

National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS): https://www.afgc.org.au/industry-resources/national-plastics-recycling-scheme

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisations (APCO) https://apco.org.au/

Beyond by Baby Love: https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/product/4763-beyond-by-babylove/

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC): https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/brand/pefc/

United Nations Sustainability Goals https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/sdg/

 

 

LINKS:

 

Learn more about Unicharm Sustainability

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

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CREDITS:

 

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

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In this episode, Kiarne chats with Doctor Tamara Somers, the director of Sustainability and ESG at Xero. Tamara shares the fascinating career journey that led her to a leadership role at Xero, and how that role has evolved since joining the NZ-born software giant in 2021.

Tamara unveils the unique responsibility that Xero bears when it comes to sustainability. Xero doesn't just focus on managing their own operational impact, but also plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses with sustainability initiatives, carbon accounting, and environmental reporting.

We unpack the surprising ways that financial data is intrinsically linked to carbon accounting, what that means for Xero customers, and what the accountant’s role could look like in the future (Spoiler alert, looks like carbon reporting is headed straight for the finance team). Plus, Tamara shares some thought-provoking ideas for the 70% of Xero small business customers who want to become more sustainable but don’t know where to start.

 

VALID UNTIL 6th October 2023 Hear how you could be eligible for a grant through the Xero Beautiful Business fund. True to their promise of making life better for small businesses, Xero has announced $750,000NZD in grants to fund innovation, sustainability and community initiatives. Listen to learn more about the fund, who is eligible, and details on how to apply!

                             

 

MENTIONS:

Sustainability Hub by Xero: https://www.xero.com/au/sustainability/

Cogo App: https://www.cogo.co/

Sumday App: https://www.sumday.io/

Business Beautiful Fund:  https://www.xero.com/au/events/xero-beautiful-business-fund/

 

LINKS:

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

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Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

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Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

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We continue our chat with Elle Roseby, MD at Country Road, and hear some surprising ways that sustainability is being considered in every aspect of business at Country Road as part of their vision to be a world-leading lifestyle brand. 

 

From cleverly re-purposing broken stock to building five-star green-star retail stores, Country Road is thinking beyond the garments and innovating at every customer touch-point and all the way through the supply chain.

 

Elle speaks passionately about social impact, including how acknowledging, understanding and supporting First Nations communities is a critical element of their proud Australian heritage, as well as the Climate Fund developed by Country Road to invest in climate solutions in the fashion industry and support grassroots projects.

 

This episode shows that even the most established businesses can revolutionise their organisation by tackling issues one step at a time, prioritising progress over perfection, and being proud of the small wins along the way.

 

You won’t want to miss a single second!

 

                                                           

MENTIONS:

 

Green Star | Green Building Council of Australia: https://new.gbca.org.au/green-star/exploring-green-star/ 

5 Star Green Star interior certified Country Road store at Chadstone https://www.countryroad.com.au/our-impact-partnerships-green-building-council/

Arnsdorf: https://arnsdorf.com.au/pages/purpose

Country Road Climate Fund https://www.countryroad.com.au/climatefund/

Mud to Marle Project: https://fullcirclefibres.com/latest-news/mud-to-marle-project-country-road-climate-fund/

ACCC Guidelines: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/advertising-and-promotions/environmental-and-sustainability-claims

Country Road Supporting Reconciliation https://www.countryroad.com.au/our-impact-partnerships-supporting-reconciliation/

 

 

LINKS:

 

Learn more about Country Road Sustainability

Follow Country Road Group on LinkedIn

 

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

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Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial

 

 

CREDITS:

 

Host: Kiarne Treacy

Editor: Eddie Bye

Executive Producer: Eddie Bye

 

 

 

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

 

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

 

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In this absolute must-listen episode, Kiarne talks to Elle Roseby, the Managing Director of Country Road, whose decades-long career has encountered the many changing faces of sustainability in fashion. Elle generously shares how Country Road has embedded sustainability into their DNA by empowering people, embracing traceability, prioritising raw materiality and innovating sustainably in every element of the business.

 

Elle unpacks the complexities of true traceability and how Country Road works with  Oritain to conduct DNA testing, ensuring transparency from material to garment. Hear how Country Road experienced a $2million setback to stay true to their values, and how absolute integrity remains the central ethos of this Australian Giant.

 

From embracing Australian-made and grown garments and investing in innovation to tackling daily challenges like poly bag waste, Elle is incredibly candid in sharing ideas that will inspire transformation in almost any industry.

 

Tune in for part one of this inspiring conversation with Elle Roseby, and take lessons from an Aussie icon leading the way. We’ll be back next week with part two.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

MENTIONS:

 

Country Road Sustainability: https://www.countryroadgroup.com.au/sustainability

FSC Timber: https://anz.fsc.org/what-is-fsc

ACCC on greenwashing: https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/publications/greenwashing-by-businesses-in-australia-findings-of-acccs-internet-sweep

Orotain: https://oritain.com/ 

Green Star | Green Building Council of Australia: https://new.gbca.org.au/green-star/exploring-green-star/

Naomi Milgrim https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Milgrom

Mary Portas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Portas

Nigel Austin https://www.forbes.com/profile/nigel-austin/?sh=6af5a79c4d36

Myer https://www.myer.com.au/content/about-us-myer

Cherry Lane https://www.cherrylaneaustralia.com.au/pages/about

Sportsgirl https://www.sportsgirl.com.au/about-us

 

LINKS:

 

Learn more about Country Road Sustainability

Follow Country Road Group on LinkedIn

 

Learn more about SustainabilityTracker.com

Learn more about The Sustainable Transformation Podcast

Follow The Sustainable Choice Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok

 

Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial

 

 

CREDITS:

 

Host: Kiarne Treacy

Editor: Eddie Bye

Executive Producer: Eddie Bye

 

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.

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