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With ESG and sustainability roles in high demand, many professionals are eyeing a career change into this impactful sector.
In this episode, host Rose Mary Petrass speaks with Belinda White, who successfully transitioned from a communications background into the world of responsible investing and ESG.
She now works company-side at Telix Pharmaceuticals as Director of Investor Relations and ESG.
Belinda shares valuable advice on leveraging transferable skills, effective networking, common misconceptions, and facilitating better stakeholder relationships between investors and companies.
Whether you're considering a career change or simply want to understand the ESG landscape better, this episode is packed with insights.
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Australia recently gave employees the right to ignore their boss outside of ordinary work hours.
The law is meant to protect the health and wellbeing of workers and reduce stress and overwork, allowing for better work-life balance in a time when the world is more hyper-connected than ever before.
But what role does corporate culture and employee satisfaction play in financial performance, and will financiers actually consider the new law when making investment decisions?
Today, we are joined by Emma Pringle, Head of ESG and Portfolio Manager at Maple-Brown Abbott, a boutique firm with around $9 billion in assets under management.
Pringle will explain how investors and asset managers respond when workplaces are exposed as dysfunctional or 'toxic' - and what impact this has on business performance.
The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.
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Responsible investors are pushing back against so-called ‘Tea and Scones Stewardship’ and demanding meaningful company engagement.
Done right, stewardship can steer companies toward net zero; done wrong, it’s as unsatisfying as a lukewarm brew and a stale scone.
Today, we’re joined by Rachel Halpern, head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisers, which advises on over $1.3 trillion in funds. She’ll discuss responsible stewardship strategies for achieving real impact.
Rachel is the head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisers, an advisory firm with over $1.3tn funds under advice.
The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.
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When investors want to avoid specific activities in their portfolio – like tobacco, gambling, weapons, or adult entertainment – they turn to ESG screening.
But what happens behind the scenes when fund managers make these crucial decisions? Are all ESG funds created equal? And how can an investor be sure their money isn’t inadvertently supporting sectors they wish to avoid?
In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Leske, managing director and senior consultant in ESG strategy at ISS ESG.
Julia sheds light on how ESG professionals navigate the fine lines in screening and controversies – from vapes to toilet paper and beyond.
The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.
ISS ESG is part of ISS STOXX, publisher of FS Sustainability.
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This episode outlines the climate and commercial case for sustainable buildings.
With buildings and building materials in hot demand, especially as the nation grapples with meeting its housing targets, momentum is growing on the sustainability side.
To discuss, host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability welcomes Davina Rooney
Davina is CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – a group helping steer Australia’s built environment sector towards highly efficient, low carbon, healthier places that are future-focused and resilient.
The GBCA’s Climate Positive Roadmap advocates for all new buildings net zero by 2030 and existing buildings well before 2050.
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There are currently more than 400 nuclear power reactors in 32 countries, generating about a tenth of the world's electricity.
The Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants to replace Australia's ageing coal-fired power stations and to abandon the government's 2030 net zero target has been receiving plenty of attention.
Is this idea viable?
To discuss we have Jai Mirchandani, founder and portfolio manager at ELM Responsible Investments.
Jai sits down with host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability, to discuss the timeline, costs, and safety of nuclear power, as well as the geopolitical risks that are associated with this renewable energy source.
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No one should be left behind in the transition to a net zero economy – and behind the scenes, both private and public sectors are working hard to understand where funding needs to flow.
But putting aside nice-to-haves, will achieving a just transition have an impact on investor returns and reduce risk whether financial, reputational or systemic?
Amanda Cahill is the CEO of the Next Economy, which acts as a sort of intermediary between regional communities, government, investors and industry to accelerate the transition to a climate-safe, socially just and regenerative economy.
Amanda joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability to discuss.
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The US Inflation Reduction Act will crowd in more than $3 trillion US dollars of investment over the next decade. The Future Made in Australia Act has been billed as Australia’s response to the US IRA – but are taxpayer dollars better spent elsewhere?
Today, we discuss climate finance and the role of government in de-risking climate investing. And we ask the ultimate question: can the market solve climate change?
To answer this, we are joined by Blair Palese, director of philanthropy at Ethinvest, Australia’s oldest ethical investment firm.
Blair is also the founder of Climate Capital Forum, the global climate editor and managing director at Climate & Capital Media, and co-founded 350.org Australia.
She joins host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.
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This episode is all about the power of advocacy and moving business towards a low carbon economy.
Influential public figure, philanthropist Jon Dee is the founder of a number of initiatives including Planet Ark, DoSomething, and National Recycling Week. He is also the chair of the Forest Stewardship Council of Australia and New Zealand.
Host Rose Mary Petrass, Senior Journalist at FS Sustainability, sits down with Jon to find out how to motivate business to take action on climate.
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Today's guest is Erica Hall, director of strategy and distribution at U Ethical Investors.
Erica has experience across ESG, advisor solutions and more. She is also the author of 'Top Stocks Special Edition - Ethical, Sustainable, Responsible: A Sharebuyer's Guide to ESG for Leading Australian Companies'.
Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Erica to discuss incorporating sustainability into the advice process, what determines a 'good' ESG stock, and the best - and worst - performing sectors.
Most importantly, find out what the top ESG stocks in Australia are - and whether they make good returns.
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“The biggest challenge in our lifetime is the global market failure we call climate change” – Jeremy Cooper.
Jeremy has a radical idea to shake up Australia’s superannuation system for climate change progress.
With a wide-ranging career spanning over four decades, Jeremy Cooper is a regular commentator on superannuation and retirement income.
He was chair of retirement income at Challenger, led the ‘Cooper Review’ into the super system, and earlier served as deputy chair of the corporate watchdog ASIC.
Superannuation, with its long-term investment view, necessarily requires a transition to a sustainable economy to safeguard retirements – especially for the many members set to live to the end of the century.
And according to Jeremy, his plan is certainly achievable.
Join Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass to find out how.
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This NAIDOC Week, we welcome two guests to the show to discuss legislation, risk, best practice, storytelling as a tool for change, and the concept of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Australia has a crucial responsibility to protect and respect First Nations cultural heritage; there are serious consequences if things go wrong.
The recently launched Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Guides are the only First Nations-led resources on proactive best practice.
This week, Senior Journalist Rose Mary Petrass welcomes two guests to the show: Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar.
Rachel is an Arrernte and Kalkadoon Indigenous woman. She is a widely celebrated filmmaker, founder of Blackfella Films, and Executive Director of Cultural Heritage for the National Native Title Council (NNTC) and the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance (FNHPA).
Anu is the NNTC's Director of Clean Energy and Investment. He comes from a background defending the rights of Indigenous communities in development projects in South Asia, police accountability at the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, and prosecution at the International Criminal Court.
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Natalie Kyriacou joins senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss how Australia is tracking on ESG compared to our global peers.
The pair discuss Australia’s Nature Repair Market scheme and the Coalition’s proposal to ditch Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target if it wins the next election and invest in nuclear energy.
Natalie’s work as an environmentalist, founder, presenter, and board director has led to involvement driving ESG conversations in the corporate sphere.
Her work highlights the importance of nature and biodiversity in the climate conversation. The My Green World founder and chair is also involved with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, UNESCO, CARE Australia, and W20 – the official women’s taskforce to the G20.
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Enhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership practices can be a vast and overwhelming task.
To get the job done right, it is a path that no responsible investor or asset manager should tread alone.
The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability.
David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name and prior experience at the helm of entities the likes of the Climate Council, AMP Capital, Cbus Super, ESSSuper, and more.
Senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with David to discuss the latest developments in responsible investment, effective stewardship strategies, and the growing focus on social impact within the investment community.
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ESG regulation is evolving fast. Whether it’s mandatory sustainability-related reporting, modern slavery regulations, or circular economy laws – what exactly do practitioners need to know?
In this episode, Andrew Peterson joins FS Sustainability senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of ESG regulation.
The CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA), Andrew brings an abundance of expertise on mandatory sustainability reporting, business leadership in sustainable development, circular economy practices, and more.
Tune in for a comprehensive update on national and global laws and standards, and how to better navigate an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
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When it comes to investing, information really is everything.
Finding the right ESG investment product that delivers returns alongside positive impact, while side-stepping potential greenwash or unethical business practices can be a rocky road – whether you’re an institutional investor, a wholesale investor, or a financial advisor.
Here to shine a light on the right path is Aman Ramrakha. With almost two decades of experience leading research across banking, ratings, and governance solutions, Aman is the new executive director of research at Rainmaker Information.
In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Aman to unpack the evolution of ESG investing research – from early genesis into the future and the harnessing of artificial intelligence (AI).
Rainmaker Group is owned by ISS STOXX, publisher of FS Sustainability.
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When it comes to ESG, there are so many acronyms. From TCFD to ISSB, GRI and GSSB. But today, we are talking about reporting against the TNFD – that is, the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.
In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Tony Goldner, executive director of the TNFD, to talk about business risks, opportunities, dependencies, and impacts on nature, and how these might impact on the portfolio.
With nature-positive the new buzzword at the top end of town, nature-related data is no longer a CSR issue. It is a risk management issue that has the potential to disrupt business plans, cash flows, and returns to investors.
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Around one in six (18%) people in Australia live with a disability – around 4.4 million people – and roughly 90% of those have ‘invisible’ or ‘hidden’ disabilities.
Australians living with a disability have so much to offer organisations. From longer employee retention and fewer workers’ compensation claims to better leadership styles, disability inclusion has emerged as the missing puzzle piece in DEI and ESG investing.
Yet, people with disabilities are employed at a rate 30% lower than the general population. So why are so many organisations so slow in engaging disability in their operations and culture?
On this episode of The Greener Way, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass chats with Corene Strauss, CEO of the Australian Disability Network and former CEO of Special Olympics Australia, about why inclusion matters – both for responsible investors, and the bottom line.
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Last week the Australian Federal Budget 2024-25 was handed down, coinciding with Sydney’s inaugural Climate Action Week.
In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Tim Buckley, founder and director of Climate Energy Finance, a public interest pro bono think tank that produces research and analysis on accelerating the global energy transition.
With more than three decades of financial market experience, Tim is a highly influential commentator on decarbonisation and sustainable finance.
Does the 2024-25 Budget pave a greener way for Australia’s clean energy future? What does a realistic road to net zero looks like? What are the key takeaways from Sydney’s first ever Climate Week?
Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to unpack these questions and more.
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In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Simon Gvalda, manager of the ESG and Responsible Investment Recruitment team at Kaizen Recruitment, which recently released its much-awaited salary guide for ESG roles in 2024.
Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass as we sit down with Simon to get career tips and advice on job hunting and promotions.
We'll also ask the question on everyone’s lips: how much are ESG professionals earning?
Let’s talk recruitment trends, the key skills that candidates must develop, the impact of the pandemic and work-from-home on an emerging workforce, and whether ESG roles are still in high demand in 2024.
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