Episodes
Delve into the fundamentals of carbon credits, understanding their role in mitigating carbon footprints, and uncovering best practices for effective implementation. Rob Fowler, from Partners In Performance shares valuable insights into the types of carbon credit projects available, the importance of transparency and credibility in reporting, and emerging trends shaping the future of the carbon credits market. Whether you're a seasoned sustainability professional or just beginning your...
Published 04/14/24
Published 04/14/24
Delve into the complexities of climate risk management and uncover practical strategies for navigating the transition to clean energy. From renewable energy solutions to policy insights, Jessica Antunes and Giles Walgenwitz from Energetics offer invaluable expertise to corporate clients seeking to embrace sustainability and drive positive change.
Published 03/17/24
In this episode, Lottie Dalziel chats with Vanessa Vongsouthi, Head Researcher at Samsara Eco. Vanessa and her team are using cutting-edge enzyme technology to tackle plastic pollution. Discover how their innovative approach breaks down complex plastics into their original building blocks, paving the way for a more sustainable future. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the science behind their mission and the potential to revolutionize recycling.
Published 11/15/23
To share more about the vital role that CitySwitch plays in guiding businesses toward net Zero, I am chatting with Emily Keegan and Katie Shamas the National Secretariates for CitySwitch from the team at City of Sydney. In this episode, you’ll discover how CitySwitch empowers businesses to map a clear path to net-zero emissions while connecting them with a supportive community of like-minded organizations. We delve into the program's mission, its benefits for businesses and the environment,...
Published 11/01/23
In this episode, we share an inspiring tale of sustainability within the world of real estate. When a floor at 74 Castlereagh Street in the CBD became vacant, it left behind furniture that could have ended up in the landfill. However, property manager Nick had a different vision. He repurposed the furniture, including a pool table, which became a unique selling point for a startup trader. The remaining furniture found a new home with Re-Love, a company that furnishes social housing. Join us...
Published 09/20/23
Join us for a compelling episode as we sit down with Kelly O'Shanassy, the CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), to delve into the crucial work of protecting and preserving Australia's natural environment. The ACF plays a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for the nation. In this enlightening conversation, Kelly shares insights into the organization's mission, ongoing initiatives, and collaborative efforts to engage communities and drive positive change. Tune in to...
Published 06/28/23
Sita Adhikari, is the Co-founder and Director of Impact at Pollinate Group, a social enterprise that provides access to sustainable energy and water solutions to underserved communities in developing countries. Sita shares with us the story behind Pollinate Group's inception, the challenges they have faced in implementing sustainable solutions, and the impact they have had on improving the lives of people in low-income communities. We also discuss the importance of collaboration with local...
Published 05/31/23
In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Professor Mark Howden, Director of the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions and Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He has been a major contributor to the IPCC since 1991, with roles in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and now Sixth Assessment Reports, sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with other IPCC participants and Al Gore.
Published 05/03/23
Dr Britta Denise Hardesty is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, she has been researching plastic pollution for the last decade. In this episode, we explore the role key stakeholders play in tackling this mammoth issue.
Published 04/12/23
Clean Up Australia Day has been inspiring more than 20 million Aussies to get out there and clean up their community for over 30 years. Pip Kiernan took over the reins as Chair five years ago from her father. Their focus is not only removing litter from our environment but preventing it from ending up there in the first place. You can get involved in Clean Up Australia day here.
Published 02/22/23
Susan Mizrahi is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Australia Post. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel and Suzan chat about Australia Post’s Sustainability Roadmap and how they’re getting there. The transition to electrifying their fleet of 4600 vehicles but also how they are reducing scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions. You can find out more about Australia Post's 2025 Sustainability Roadmap here.
Published 01/19/23
Re-Love rescues furniture and white goods from corporates and communities and delivers them to people in need. On this episode of the podcast is Ren Fernando one of the co-founders of Re-Love who talks about how they got started and where they’re going. You can find out more about Re-Love and their #1000 homes appeal here.
Published 12/14/22
In this episode, we turn the spotlight on our host Lottie Dalziel! Lottie founded Banish an education platform and e-commerce store as a way to help educate, empower and inspire Australians to do better for the planet. Four years on Banish is one of Australia’s largest marketplaces, Dalziel has also created the BRAD program and has just been awarded the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year.
Published 11/23/22
Two Good Co’s mission is simple: to support the most vulnerable in communities across Australia. This is our second time chatting with the founder, Rob Caslick. He was a guest back in 2020, since then Two Good Co has expanded its offerings by opening their first cafe, the “Goodscierge” and their award-winning automatic soap dispensers. You can listen to our first episode with Rob wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published 10/26/22
ANZPAC Plastics Pact officially launched as the 11th Plastics Pact in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's global Plastics Pact Network with over 60 founding members. Angela Mayer is overseeing the delivery of the ANZPAC program. Her day to day involves working with some of the biggest creators of packaging so that they can do better.
Published 09/28/22
Sally Quinn is the CEO and founder of Green Collect, an organisation that works to repurpose and reuse office waste. Their approach is to design out waste providing a next life for items rather than an end of life. They go one step further providing employment opportunities to those in need.  In this episode, we find out the story behind Green Collect and how reuse is the future.
Published 08/17/22
Coreo was founded by two sisters who were frustrated with the current system, constantly putting bandaids on problems rather than fixing them at the source. Most importantly they wanted to do something about it. In this episode, Lottie Dalziel speaks with Ashleigh Morris about the circular economy, the myths that surround it and how through strategic partnerships Coreo are transforming industries.
Published 07/20/22
Nestle is working behind the scenes of your favourite chocolate bars to transform the FMCG industry. For example, as one of the first members of APCO and a key player in kerbside soft plastic collection trials, they are challenging the status quo.  In this episode, we speak to Margaret Stuart, the Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability for Nestle Oceania.
Published 06/22/22
Lina Rico Gomez has a plethora of experience working in Sustainability and ESG across Australia. As Charter Hall’s ESG Manager for Charter Hall’s commercial portfolio, her role involves not just strategising but implementing Charter Hall’s sustainability strategy. In this episode, we discuss how corporate ESG strategies are created and implemented and what excites Lina the most about the future.
Published 05/25/22
It’s not often that the environmental impact of technology companies goes under the microscope but for tech company Canva this is something that is part of their DNA. A carbon-neutral organisation with plans to have fully decarbonised operations by 2028 they are designing a more sustainable future. In this episode we chat with Jared Ingersoll is the Sustainability Lead at Canva.
Published 04/27/22
The Living Seawalls project is bringing Sydney Harbour back to life with their revolutionary ‘habitat tiles.’ This internationally recognised program by the Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences and Reef Design Lab uses living seawalls to mimic mangroves and reefs, and microhabitats for essential marine species. In this episode, host Lottie Dalziel chats with co-leader Melanie Bishop to find out more.
Published 04/06/22
Indigital is Australia’s first Indigenous Edu-tech company, specialising in technology development and digital skills training in augmented and mixed realities, artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things and geospatial technologies. Founder, Mikaela Jade is a Cabrogal woman of the Darug-speaking nation of Sydney who wants to see digital technologies used to express 80,000 years of human knowledge whilst providing people with meaningful education that leads to skills, jobs,...
Published 02/24/22
Mike Smith is a man on a mission and the founder of Zero Co. He wants to untrash the planet by cleaning up oceans and cleaning Australian households at the same time. Zero Co broke records in 2021 gaining the title of Australia's fastest crowdfunding campaign, in this episode we hear what they have planned for 2022. Check out the Charli app for an exclusive Zero Co discount.
Published 01/26/22
Nik Robinson is the founder of Good Citizens, a company which is changing the way we see the world, quite literally. Good Citizens turn a single plastic bottle into a pair of glasses right here in Sydney but these glasses do far more than that. Today we learn about Nik’s failures, vision and the power of advertising in doing good.
Published 12/15/21