The Remarkables

Doctors Gareth and Richard attempted to be the first polar explorers to complete the longest fully unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica. Though they fell short of their incredible goal, the pair have plenty of stories to tell about their tenacity and comradery on the ice. Their journey started amongst an emperor penguin colony, but for most of the expedition they rarely saw any other living organisms.

In a world where Australian businesses are preparing for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting to ramp up, Conservation Capital are one step ahead of the game – they are market leaders when it comes to preserving natural resources through implementing sustainable business practices. Frances Carter has always been passionate about sustainability and the environment, and today she helps clients at Conservation Capital understand the importance of commercial conservation and why it is their responsibility to be corporate stewards. 

As founder and CEO of ID. Know Yourself, Isaiah has created a positive environment for Aboriginal children in out-of-home-care by giving them a place to connect with their culture, and form friendships outside of their home life. Isaiah is determined to inspire every child who is part of this wonderful community where he wants to excite them about what the future holds.

With the Antarctic Treaty expiring in just over 20 years and current global conflict, a question mark remains over the future of this remarkable place. In this episode, we explore projects led by the Foundation, the independent research currently being conducted, and how businesses can do more to ensure the future growth and protection of Antarctica.

Designed to celebrate place, Chrysalis Projects employs the creative workforce, energises local businesses, and reconnects the community – one project at a time. In this episode, they share stories about how their work has impacted the local community, their passion for the creative sector, and a new perspective on making art in the public realm. 

Dr Retamal shares her insights into how we can avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle and advocates for a future where consumers, industry and government all work together to create a greener and healthier planet for all of us.  

In our second episode of The Remarkables podcast, we meet exercise physiologists and co-founders of Be Physiology, Aj Morris, Harry White and Brittney Kenward. In this episode, the trio share stories about people they work with, what drives them to do what they do and how we can better educate ourselves about disability.

In our first episode, we meet Drs Gareth Andrews and Richard Stephenson from The Last Great First, who in October will attempt to become the first polar explorers to complete a fully unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica. Their expedition will push boundaries of what’s humanly possible and is an opportunity to collect critical data for climate scientists and inspire younger generations. They talk about their journey to get to this point, how they will prepare, and what a day in the life of a polar explorer looks like.

Grant Thornton’s new podcast that seeks to uncover stories about remarkable people doing incredible things for their community, bettering the world for future generations and inspiring others to do the same.