In this panel discussion, a group of academic experts and business practitioners discuss how businesses might change their approach to environmental and social sustainability in a warming world, and what is needed to build genuine business leadership which better engages with citizens, communities and governments at this critical time. This event was held in partnership with the Waste Fighters Society at the University of Sydney on Wednesday 16 October, 2019. For more information about this event click here.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction – Christopher Wright
02:45 Flawed Business Structures – Kate Mackenzie
15:20 Businesses’ Social and Environmental Purpose – Rachel Mason Nunn
19:50 Science to Finance – Tanya Fiedler
28:06 Do Corporations Hold a Broader Social Responsibility?
42:15 Has CSR Actually Been a Success in Deterring Change?
53:40 But What About the Power of Government?
59:45 What is a Good Term for CSR?
01:08:25 Is Lobbying Successful?
01:11:20 How Can You Measure Sustainability?
01:17:45 Is There Any Profit in Ethics?
01:19:30 The Misinformation of Branded Content
01:22:15 Responsibility Within the Banking Sector
Speakers
Rachel Mason Nunn, Social Development Specialist
Dr Tanya Fiedler, University of Sydney Kate Mackenzie, Independent Researcher & Consultant
Professor Christopher Wright (Chair), University of Sydney
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