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GreenfluenceS8 EP6: Analysing Asia's TransitionThere are many moving parts in the energy transition, more so from the Asian region. We spoke to Christina Ng, Co-Founder of Energy Shift Institute to help us understand the lay of the land, from the context of relevance of 1.5C and the role the Global South can play. As an experienced standard-setter, Christina also emphasises the importance of science-based standards and a rules-based approach in Asia. We also discussed: Use of Coal in IndonesiaComparison on Indonesia's and Australia's taxonomiesThe role of think tanks in the climate ecosystemsHow we need to interpret the 1.5C...
2025-12-0233 min
GreenfluenceS8 EP5: Building Trust in SustainabilityWe live in an ecosystem where there is strong distrust in sustainability while demand is stronger than ever. As CEO of Sustainable Choice Group, Kiarne Treacy knows this space better than most. Kiarne is passionate about authentic sustainability marketing, and leads initiatives that combat greenwashing and promote transparency. Sustainable Choice Group, a B Corp and ESG leader, helps businesses upskill, track and publish their sustainability progress and consumers understand the sustainability of brands. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, Kiarne has been vocal on challenges in the sustainability industry and better business practice in the space.
2025-11-1842 min
GreenfluenceS8 EP4: Unpacking Effective AltruismWhat if we could change the impact make, in how we give and the work we do? In this episode, we spoke to Grace Adams who broke down the intruiging concept of effective altruism (EA) - growing in prominence with our desire for purpose in this increasingly confusing world. Premised on 'doing good better' - EA inherently acknowledges the scarcity of resources and time, using evidence, reasoning and dynamicism to solve problems. For Grace, it was her goal to live a meaningful life. And after listening to a talk from Australian ethicist Peter Singer and...
2025-11-1140 min
GreenfluenceS8 EP3: Thinking in Natural CyclesIn today's episode, Vis spoke to Sharelle Polack, an agricultural and environmental scientist with over 30 years experience working in areas such as agriculture, food systems and sustainable land management. A theme Sharelle emphasised was the need for human's relationship with nature and acknowledging that we must think in cycles. Her strength as a systems thinker was evident discussing challenging and solutions in the agricultural space, food waste, integration of nature and climate and reporting, biodiversity reform in Australia among others. The dedicated work of individuals like Sharelle encourage us to connect, advocate and...
2025-10-2740 min
GreenfluenceS8 EP2: Post-Growth - Where to from here?For all that we talk about ESG and purposeful business, how many corporates and policymakers question the system on which its built - growth and GDP. Tom Foster is doing exceptional work to help us better understand alternate economic models, bring to life concepts of post-growth and Doughnut economics. In this era of polycrises where we have exploited our planetary boundaries, we need a reframe. Our conversation brings exactly that: The limits to growth and influence of the economic professionImportance of planetary boundaries to create a 'Goldilocks' economyInterpreting polycrisesIncorporating post-growth concepts in redefining productivity
2025-10-1450 min
GreenfluenceS8 EP1: Middle Power in a Changing World OrderA brand new season of Greenfluence saw us talking about big questions that matter, and Australia's role. In a world marked by geopolitical turbulence, Luke Heilbuth is a critical and thoughtful thinker on using sustainability to navigate uncertainty. A former diplomat in Lebanon during the Arab Spring, he is now the CEO of BWD Strategic - an independent BCorp sustainability consultancy. Luke is a big advocate of Australia's 'middle power' advantage in our evolving world, highlighting our ~ $4.1t superannuation pool, critical minerals advantage and geography. He also does not shy away from challenges...
2025-09-1150 min
Leonardo PlusGreenfluenceři: Planetě pomůžete tím, jak hlasujete u volebNa to, aby svým sledujícím vysvětlili třeba změnu klimatu, mají často jen desítky sekund. Takzvaní greenfluenceři na sociálních sítích poutavě vysvětlují složité, společensky naléhavé problémy. „Snažím se změnit tu emoci, kterou mají lidi spojenou s životním prostředím,“ popisuje pro Český rozhlas Plus greenfluencerka Rozárie Haškovcová. „Vznikly tady antisystémové strany, které mají politiku založenou na kritice Green Dealu,“ upozorňuje greenfluencer Tadeáš Čech.Všechny díly podcastu Leonardo Plus můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS
2025-09-0749 min
GreenfluencePart 3 - Europe - Sustainable Finance: The State of PlayFor over a decade the EU has played a leading role in sustainability leadership and reporting. In Part 3 of our 'State of Play' series with &BLOOM, we explored the landscape with our resident expert Sydney Straver:Key EU regulations such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)Navigating challenges and pushback on regulations due to political shifts and implementation difficulties for businessesDiscussion of push towards defense stocksHow exposed non-European entities can prepareDon't miss our insightful discussion in the full episode!
2025-06-0314 min
GreenfluencePart 2 - United States - Sustainable Finance: The State of PlayESG and Sustainable Finance has gone through a challenging period recently, and a fair bit of it has been driven based on policy in the United States. In Part 2, of our State of Play Special with &BLOOM explores trends in the US in 2025, notably: Potential cut in climate funding (Inflation Reduction Act) and how climate disclosures are negatively affectedResponse from businesses Implications of TariffsWhy changes can prompt a rethink on how to interpret ESG and business strategyIn this volatile political environment, it's important to know the trends. Don't miss this listen!
2025-05-2811 min
GreenfluencePart 1 - Australia and New Zealand - Sustainable Finance - The State of PlayTrying to keep track of sustainable finance but not sure where to start? Well we have teamed up with our friends at &BLOOM to deliver a State of Play: Sustainable Finance series covering four key jurisdictions: Australia/New Zealand, EU, US and Asia. For Part 1, we delve into Australia and New Zealand - looking into mandatory sustainability reporting, challenges, the industry and what to look forward to. Whether you're brand new to sustainability or in the thick of reporting and stewardship - we hope you find value in this listen and keen to...
2025-05-1211 min
GreenfluenceS7 EP5: The Missing MiddleA serial social entrepreneur, Tom Dawkins knows how to build and grow impact driven businesses. He co-founded StartSomeGood, a platform for to support social good projects/businesses with fundraising, education, community and partnerships. More recently, Tom and the team at LendForGood are solving the problem of the 'missing middle', by connecting enterprises to impact investors to access much needed funding to help them scale. Tom has a wealth of experience and is a great story teller: Concept of privilege and the influence of his parents in shaping his path"Missing middle", and need for angels in...
2025-04-0240 min
GreenfluenceS7 EP4 - Infrastructure and the UndergroundFrom shaping New York's cycling infrastructure in the 90's to teaching a pioneering university course on underground spaces - Antonia Cornaro's dedication to improving our urban landscapes is world class. Listen more about:Antonia's work on New York City's first cycling map and master plan in the 1990sExamples of underground energy solutions, such as district heating and cooling systems and geothermal energyWhat an underground space is likeExperience at the World Systemic ForumIt was clear how much potential beneath the ground, as Antonia mentions "underground infrastructure...
2025-03-1639 min
Fac NewsGreenfluence, le média étudiant des générations futuresEn octobre dernier, des étudiants du Campus des Transitions de Sciences Po Rennes Caen ont créé un média portant sur le développement durable et les enjeux de demain : Greenfluence. Nous accueillons trois membres de l'équipe : Paul, Théo et Louis.
Nous recevons également des membres de l'association NorMUNdy, qui nous font découvrir les Model United Nations.
Enfin, Julie de la Maison de l'Étudiant vient nous présenter le programme des activités de ces prochaines semaines.
Pause musicale : IT’S AMAZING TO BE YOUNG – Fontaines D.C.
Crédit photo : Greenfluence
2025-02-2756 minGreenfluence, le média étudiant des générations futuresEn octobre dernier, des étudiants du Campus des Transitions de Sciences Po Rennes Caen ont créé un média portant sur le développement durable et les enjeux de demain : Greenfluence. Nous accueillons trois membres de l'équipe : Paul, Théo et Louis.
Nous recevons également des membres de l'association NorMUNdy, qui nous font découvrir les Model United Nations.
Enfin, Julie de la Maison de l'Étudiant vient nous présenter le programme des activités de ces prochaines semaines.
Pause musicale : IT’S AMAZING TO BE YOUNG – Fontaines D.C.
Crédit photo : Greenfluence
2025-02-2756 min
GreenfluenceS7 EP3: Getting Around: Better Transport MobilityMaking our roads and streets better is not just about less traffic, but how we get around - an area Geert Kloppenburg is very much immersed in. A mobility expert, Geert is internationally recognised for his vision on transport, implementation and financing. He helped introduce electric vehicles into The Netherlands in 2008, founding DOET (Dutch Organisation for Electric Transport) and founded the 'Low Car Diet' which encouraged greater travel by public transport, bike and electric cars. This candid conversation provided a plethora of real-world insight learnings on how we can move better: Flexible on-demand transport...
2025-02-1955 min
GreenfluenceS7 EP2: The Future of Public Space PlanningHow can we redefine the concept of a city, more sustainable and future proof for society's needs?
Underground spaces and urban design is Joyce van den Berg's forte and plays a vital role in the Netherlands development as Chief Design/Landscape Architect at the City of Amsterdam.
Making the transition from a designer into her work in sustainable cities, Joyce has integrated a systems approach. Looking into areas previously overlooked such as biodiversity and soil management creates efficiency and also opportunity.
Gain great insights from Joyce:
How Amsterdam's streets are managed more...
2025-01-2830 min
GreenfluenceS7 EP1: Truth in climate: An introspectionIt's becoming harder and harder to decipher the signal from the noise - no matter what we read/hear.
The climate is no different, lobbying, politics, unethical corporate behaviour are just some reasons mis/disinformation is rife across the space. Couple that with the manipulative and sensationalist nature of social media platforms creates an unruly storm preventing robust climate policy and transition away from fossil fuels.
This is why today's episode is so important. We spoke to Chris Cooper, a disinformation expert and Co-Founder of Research & Action Hub, who sheds light on tactics used, highlighting...
2025-01-1548 min
GreenfluencePolicy Special: Levers and Fulcrums - Building Climate DiscourseWhat a year! Wrapping up 2024, is the second episode of our Climate Policy series with Net Nada.
We have one the most dynamic and driven people Australia's climate-tech space - Stanley Tanudjaja.
Stan recently completed his Honours in Renewable Energy Engineering, and also boasts an impressive experience including renewable energy consulting, academia in labs and three venture backed start-ups.
His most recent venture was co-founding Giants Collective, bringing together some of the world's most ambitious young people to build world-changing things.
Ready to answer the big questions, hear Stan talk about:
• Th...
2024-12-1941 min
GreenfluencePolicy Special: Writing for Better Climate PolicyWe're back after a bit of a break - and we've got a super listen featuring Eezu Tan of Climate Writers, in collaboration with the team at Net Nada!
Eezu is also the co-founder of a grassroots community called Climate Writers. Once a month, she gathers friends in a room to write to letters to politicians on climate action and learn from experts. Since starting two years ago, Climate Writers has sent 400+ personalised letters, welcomed 180+ people and have had dozens of meetings with MPs across Greater Sydney.
Hear more about:
• How Climate Writers be...
2024-11-2637 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP8: How to be a Good Climate Communicator
India’s growing demand in urbanisation and energy poses an urgent challenge in its decarbonisation efforts.
💡 Welcoming our final guest of the season, Mahak Agrawal, a Sustainability and Urban Planner expert and Global Campaigns Lead at Climate Clock, talks to us about her insights on the climate progress and status in India that challenges our pursuit of a renewable future.
As a recognised expert in ESG reporting, Mahak has authored numerous scientific publications on climate change and sustainability. She served as an expert reviewer for the IPCC and Subject Matter Expert for the Gover...
2024-09-1253 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP7: Embodied Emissions and Materials of the FutureCan we shift from a dig and ship, to a mining and making economy?
💡Monica Richter, an accomplished Senior Manager Low Carbon Futures at WWF and Project Director at Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance (MECLA), talks with us this week to share her insights on how we can think about decarbonisation and our understanding of embodied carbon.
With over two decades experience in the sustainability space, she has kickstarted several initiatives including the Business Renewables Centre-Australia, MECLA and Community of Science Based Targets in Australia.
Listen more to a pioneer in Australia’s clima...
2024-08-2248 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP6: UQSIC Hackathon Special - Part 2Welcome to Part 2!
Last year we did an episode with our friends University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) on the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) Hackathon.
We’re back with Part 2 of our special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon.
This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current start-up journey is looking like.
For Part 2 of this episode we’ve invited the lovely co-f...
2024-08-0832 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP6: UQSIC Hackathon Special - Part 1Last year we did an episode with our friends University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) on the Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) Hackathon.
We’re back with another special podcast and this year’s hackathon theme is circular economy. We’re excited to collaborate with Sustainable Innovators Club, proudly named after the iconic SIC hackathon.
This episode we dive in and explore the student hackathon experience and what their current startup journey is looking like.
Part one of this episode we’ve invited the lovely cofounders of MUSHEE:
Patrick Yu (https://www...
2024-08-0125 min
Ultimate Global Podcast EpisodesOpportunities for Organisations in the Sustainability Space with Simon Lunn (Episode 145)🤔 What sort of opportunities exist for individuals and organisations in the ever growing sustainability space?
A lot of the opportunities in the sustainability space are being driven by smart consumers and investors who are actually looking at organisations taking proactive measures on sustainability.
🍀 What sort of steps are you taking to build sustainable practices in your organisation?
🍀 How are you encouraging your employees and consumers to become more sustainable friendly?
🍀 How are you measuring the carbon footprint?
🍀 Smart consumers now want to know how much of their waste is getting recycled. They are looking for sustainability reports.
🍀 Investors want to see actions you...
2024-07-2546 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP5: Climate Advocacy in Healthcare
Air pollution and heatwaves are just some of the few climate issues that pose significant dangers to our health long-term, but how?
Given the current climate landscape, it’s no surprise to Kim Loo that patient healthcare outcomes are beginning to reflect this, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reforms to address the growing climate impacts on public health.
Joining us this week is Kim Loo, a renowned General Practitioner and Climate Advocate, who will share her intriguing insights on the connections between climate change and the future of our health outcomes. She...
2024-07-1741 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP4: Navigating Climate Risk
Cyclones, bushfires, floods - just some of the natural disasters have become very risky business for Australians.
As an expert in the physical risk space Alex Pui understands well the importance of data and modelling in managing these hazards. He is currently Senior Vice President of the Climate and Sustainability Consulting at
Marsh McLennan and joins us this week to share his profound insights into the quantitative side of climate/disaster risk.
Alex has over a decade experience in climate modelling across Australia, Singapore and Japan with extensive experience across banking and...
2024-07-0346 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP3: Rise of Retail Shareholders
Ever wondered how everyday shareholder can make large corporates better?
It's no mean feat, but Adam Verwey, Founder and CEO of SIX, wants to shake things up, giving Aussie retail investors more say than they've ever had...
SIX's mission to increase the shareholder power of investors by providing opportunities to drive positive ethical change at Australia’s largest companies, as well as unlocking capital for new and emerging for-purpose companies.
Adam is also founder of Future Super, Australia's first fossil fuel free super fund.
We had a great co...
2024-06-1941 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP2: Policy and the Future of ProteinPolicy and protein - two highly critical areas in the decarbonisation agenda and affect many.
We had the pleasure of having a chat with Lilly Tong, a recent graduate from Harvard Kennedy School. Lilly pivoted her career from software engineering to climate, and had a her own podcast - Make Peas Not Beef (in show notes below!)
She also developed an insightful thesis all about the 'Future of Protein' where she talked about the need for alternative proteins to help overcome food security and redesigning our food systems!
Learn more...
2024-06-0644 min
GreenfluenceS6 EP1: Carbon Markets and EmissionsWelcome to Season 6! We’re kicking off our newest season and episode with the hotly debated topic of carbon markets , joined by Jack Warren, a practitioner in the space!
Discover how Jack defines the concept of Net Zero and his perspective on how carbon markets are efficient.
Learn more about:
- How Jack transitioned from Partnerships and Sales into a career focused on Climate
- What Net Zero and the Carbon Offset Market is
- How Jack has helped companies set carbon reduction plans and ensure a feasible net-zero roadmap
Hope you enjoy the start of...
2024-05-2852 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP7: Community Showcase - Perspective Pioneers and UQSICWe are rounding out Season 5, with a special episode with Vis talking to two of our sustainability leaders Angela and Yuri!
Angela and Yuri, have done great work for Greenfluence in marketing and podcasting, and have now leading their organisations Perspective Pioneers and UQSIC respective.
Hear more, as we unpack:
- Their Greenfluence experience
- Passion areas in sustainability, and advice for young people
- What Perspective Pioneers and UQSIC are all about
- How you can help grow their communities!
We...
2024-05-0741 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP6: Software Engineer to Sustainability Specialist at Yale
From Colombia to Yale University, in today's podcast brings you an amazing advocate for sustainability, Daniel González!
Sustainability changemakers don't come as determined as Daniel! He is one to watch as he is a Business and Sustainability Specialist at Yale University, was a Technical Program Manager of Climate Data and Software Solutions at Google, and has done much, much more in the data analysis space!
He also passionate about climate tech, funding, and international students in the space just like him. Daniel's goal is to become a Chief Sustainability Officer, and he is definitely on...
2024-03-2744 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP5: Being a Global Eco-CitizenComing from mountainous Nepal was one of the most passionate and sustainability focused young persons, Sagar Koirala.
Sagar wears many hats, alongside his role as the Regional Focus Point -Asia Pacific with the Sendai Children and Youth Group, dedicated to Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives.
He has a powerful connection to the environment, having witnessed the degradation of his home village in Nepal whilst at school. Since then, he has consulted as part of UNFCCC, represented his country at COP, and mentored many young people.
Hear more about Sagar's journey including:
- What the state of climate is like in Nepal?
...
2024-03-0455 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP4: Nature, Our Most Precious AssetHalf the worlds GDP is reliant on nature, but how can we appreciate it if we don't know it's worth?
We were privileged to talk to Paula DiPerna, a renowned expert and leader in environmental strategy and carbon markets. Paula is a Special Advisor at the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which is the leading organisation on global company environmental disclosure. She was also instrumental in establishing the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world's first cap-and-trade system, covering six greenhouse gases.
Paula recently wrote a book, 'Pricing the Priceless' exploring how science, policy...
2024-02-141h 00
GreenfluenceS5 EP3: Solutions for a Net-Zero WorldWhat do you think about when you hear carbon emissions or decarbonisation? Solar panels are one part of the problem, but our next guest Pavina Adunratanasee is excited about far more, and is all aboard building exciting solutions!
Pavina works for Emerging Tech & Innovation at Iberdrola, where she works closely in projects covering distributed energy storage, and transportation.
Coming from Thailand and with global experience, Pavina is very passionate about why people move, and channeling capital to climate solutions in the Global South.
Listen to hear more about:
- Pavina's fascination...
2024-01-3148 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP2: Our Climate Legacy2024 will be another big year on climate, as you may be aware. Our second episode in Season 5 saw us chat with Arielle Gamble, who is making waves for climate action at the grassroots level!
Arielle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Groundswell Giving, a community which provides much needed funding to local organisations making a positive impact on sustainability! The great thing is, everyday individuals like us can get involved too.
Coming from a publishing and human rights background, Arielle talks about her transition into the space, storytelling and the important role of legacy in he...
2024-01-1642 min
GreenfluenceS5 EP1: Scoping Supply ChainsAs the year draws to a close, we are excited to kick off Season 5 with Rujuta Natu, who is solving the challenging problem of emissions management.
Rujuta is the founder of Mantaray, an organisation with helps businesses make more sustainable purchasing choices, by giving insights on where to reduce their supply chain emissions.
She has had an exciting career path from engineer to corporate lawyer to now a founder.
Hope you enjoy the episode, and be sure to follow Rujuta and Mantaray below!
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Rujuta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2023-12-2137 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP10: Driving Community ConnectionWrapping up Season 4, included two legends who want to revolutionise social impact and increase volunteering - the lifeblood our community!
Charlie and Liam have developed Voli, which measures, matches, manages and rewards the workplace and community 'giving' creating a positive ripple effect in society!
We had a fantastic conversation, talking about how the idea came about, how it would be rolled out to large organisations and future plans to take the industry by storm!
You won't want to miss this, and don't forget to...
2023-11-1344 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP9: Hacking the Climate CodeAt just 16, Chloe McCormick is already doing plenty of things to solve the biggest problem of her
generation.
A digital native herself, she is the Creator of Code
, a platform and board game teaching primary school students about climate change through coding. She is a podcaster herself, and interviews Australia's top business leaders as Host of Dynamic Climate.
Also, Chloe was selected for the Space for Planet Earth Incubator Research Program where she will be using satellite imagery and AI to identify methane hotspots!
This was a great conversation, and it's inspiring to...
2023-11-0238 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP9: Hacking the Climate CodeAt just 16, Chloe McCormick is already doing plenty of things to solve the biggest problem of her generation.
A digital native herself, she is the Creator of Code , a platform and board game teaching primary school students about climate change through coding. She is a podcaster herself, and interviews Australia's top business leaders as Host of Dynamic Climate.
Also, Chloe was selected for the Space for Planet Earth Incubator Research Program where she will be using satellite imagery and AI to identify methane hotspots!
...
2023-11-0138 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP8: Youth Driven SustainabilitySustainability needs to be driven by youth, and Izzy Zhu-Maguire personifies this in her amazing work!
Izzy is a Project Coordinator at Monash Sustainable Development Institute, and authored a landmark report 'AusNZPac Youth SDG Index' which looked at how young people in the region are faring against UN Sustainability Development Goals.
She is also passionate about the intersections between climate change, human rights and gender equality. Izzy is the founder of 'Amplify Afghan Women' aiming to highlight the work of this community, and they also apply to international conferences!
2023-10-1745 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP7: Planet OceanOur oceans provide so much value to biodiversity, necessary for ecosystems and also for humans.
We were fortunate to be joined by the accomplished Tim Silverwood, co-founder of Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) which is Australia's first ocean impact ecosystem and startup accelerator.
Tim is an award-winning environmentalist who has dedicated his life to tackling plastic pollution and more recently helping start-ups thrive.
Learn more about Tim's journey and some exciting work OIO is up to!
2023-09-2748 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP6: Systems Thinking in MotionOur first in-person podcast was with Jarnae Leslie, who gave us a flavour of academia in sustainability, teaching young people and an insight on what she has learnt as a member of the Transdisciplinary School at UTS!
Listen more in a fascinating conversation about:
- How Local Government Agencies communicate waste targets and why systems thinking is needed
- Breaking down systems thinking and what a 'Creative Intelligence' degree is about
- Why ambiguity is good for Transdisciplinary and what it's about
Feel...
2023-09-1254 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP5: Food for Thought and the SDGs
We're around halfway through Season 4 already, and what line up we've had!
There's a high chance you've heard of the SDGs and in this episode we spoke to a man at the heart of them Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub .
Paul and Vis had an engaging conversation, from early days in Bangladesh and being a self-confessed "troublemaker" to his impactful role in transforming food systems - collaborating with governments, NGOs and the private sector as we aim to eradicate hunger!
Keep listening to learn about advice Paul has for...
2023-08-2949 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP4: Biodiversity, Indigenous Land and AIWelcome back to Season 4! In this episode, we are joined with the amazing Camille Goldstone-Henry, the CEO and Co-Founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-based platform that makes it easier to manage and measure biodiversity impacts.
The story of Xylo Systems began when Camille and fellow Co-Founder Jada met, and both had the innovative idea to creating effective impact for biodiversity and how environmental workers and researchers track and use data in the natural environment. Since then, the platform has been an agent for change and helps users to be nature positive.
Angela and Vis also...
2023-07-2752 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP3: Creating Impactful JobsWelcome back to Season 4! Vis and Angela are back for another goodie and we have two founders on the show - Kimihiro Katsumi (aka Kimmy) and Riho Matsumaru!
Back in June 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, Kimmy and Riho founded allesgood - an online service that helps up-and-coming professionals make their way into the sustainability space, and supports ESG-focused organisations hire their target recruit. They focus on their main product 'Ethical Shukatsu', which translates to 'ethical job-hunting'. Pretty cool, right?
With Kimmy and Riho's grand life experiences in travel and with their entrepreneurial spirit, they provide some...
2023-07-1148 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP2: Challenging Modern SlaveryWelcome back to Season 4! In this episode, we are joined with the legendary Scott Penton from The Freedom Hub, an innovative organisation aiming to create a world of freedom by ending all forms of modern slavery!
Scott is the Ethical Business Lead of The Freedom Hub, and is passionate about human rights and fighting against modern slavery. He speaks about what modern slavery is (including an interesting eye-opening moment he recalled that happened in the lead up to the start of the Modern Slavery Act 2018), why social impact is such an important subject for...
2023-06-3053 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP1: Part 2- Slow Stitch: Redefining FashionThe episode was so good, and went way longer than we thought- we had to split into TWO parts! So welcome back to the second part of the first episode of the season!
Angela and Vis are joined with Nina Gbor, a passionate sustainability advocate, speaker, educator and writer. Nina is the founder and owner of EcoStyles, an online platform that allows her to express her fashion identity and write about her passions in the sustainable and ethical fashion industry. In this part, we speak to Nina about how clothes can form one's identity, and ensuring they...
2023-06-2235 min
GreenfluenceS4 EP1: Part 1- Slow Stitch: Redefining FashionHello everyone, and welcome to Season 4! We have come so far in this journey and we are so happy to be back for another season!
Join Angela and Vis speak with Nina Gbor, an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. Nina is the founder and owner of Eco Styles, and is a lecturer in Sustainable & Ethical Fashion, spreading her knowledge and speaking her passionate voice in the field at universities around Australia.
Not only do we talk about Nina's amazing clothing style, but we talk about some valuable insights about...
2023-06-1536 min
Ultimate Global Podcast EpisodesOpportunities for Tech Startups to Do Good with Brianna MacDonald (Episode 112)👉 "It's high time for organisations to focus on being both For Profit & For Purpose", says Brianna MacDonald. Is this the best opportunity for Tech Startups to focus on doing good along with just earning profits and possibly look at the Corporate Social Responsibility/ ESG portfolios and responsibilities?
🤔 It's not something which organisations have still been doing with full transparency. Focusing on sustainability should not be a choice to exercise. Instead, it should become a moral responsibility for people sitting in the top leadership positions to focus on.
🗣️ We also discussed about the importance of empathy and a human centric approach wh...
2023-06-0549 min
GreenfluenceUQIES Sustainability Innovation Challenge SpecialImagine getting the smartest student minds together and getting them to solve the most pressing sustainability issues?
Crazy right! That's exactly what our friends at the University of Queensland Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UQIES) did with the Sustainability Innovation Challenge, one fine weekend in April!
We got the chance to interview some of the brightest hackathoners, solving problems with Nature-Based Solutions and also Regenerative Agriculture:
- Hein Reitmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hein-reitmann/)
- Lachlan Armstrong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-armstrong/)
- Vikram Fidolin Anandharaja...
2023-06-0541 min
GreenfluenceG x R EP 5: Women at the front line of climate changeIn our final fifth episode of the Greenfluence x R(3)-Calibrate mini series, Angela and Pavina speak to the wonderful Shreya Ghodawat; the founder of Sustainable Guides and an ambassador for three global organisations: Top Tier Impact, Global Shapers, and She Changes Climate.
An advocate for increased women representation in the climate change space, and an impact entrepreneur at heart, it comes as no surprise that Shreya is passionate about having a positive planet and seeks to help shape communities for the better.
Tune into this insightful episode and...
2023-04-261h 04
GreenfluenceG X R EP 4: Building an AI-Powered Decarbonisation PlatformEp 4 - Building an AI-Powered Decarbonisation Platform
In episode 4, Pavina and Shri sit down with Jorge, VP of Engineering and Data Science at UnravelCarbon.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
Jorge’s journey and experience leading and scaling data and engineering teams at companies whose products impact millions of people.
Jorge’s journey as a founder and what he learnt along the way.
Unravel Carbon is an AI-powered decarbonization platform that helps companies track, reduce, and report their carbon emissions. Based in Singapore, they are b...
2023-03-2934 min
GreenfluenceG X R EP 3: Decarbonising the built environmentIn episode 3, Pavina and Shri sit down with Dr Martin Zhu to learn about i2Cool.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
In Hong Kong, buildings consume over 90% of total electricity, and about 60% of the building energy consumption comes from AC. More specially, HK buildings have a high window-wall ratio, so more than 50% of the heat loss and gain is through windows.
i2Cool is an environment-friendly passive radiative cooling paint which is patented in Hong Kong. The paint features the edge in solar reflection and thermal emission, resulting in its si...
2023-03-1548 min
GreenfluenceG X R EP 2: Reflecting on COP27 insights and trendsIn episode 2, Visakhan, Pavina, Angela and Shrishti sit down and chat about last year’s COP27.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
- Providing a space for youth and children to share their voices about sustainability and climate change with the introduction of the Children and Youth Pavilion.
- More needs to be done to provide a space of gender diverse folk and women to be active members in this discussion.
- How finance can provide innovative aid for nations and reducing climate debt.
- Intr...
2023-02-2439 min
GreenfluenceG X R EP 1: Building Climate Tech Ventures in the Asia-PacificIn episode 1, Vis and Pavina sit down with Marie, the Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact.
Wavemaker Impact (WMi) is the first VC backed climate venture builder in SouthEast Asia. WMi co-founds sustainability-focused businesses with proven entrepreneurs. Their goal is to reduce 10% of the global carbon budget by 2035.
WMi provides the opportunity areas, domain expertise, corporate partnerships and capital to launch and accelerate an experienced founder’s next climate tech venture.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
-Marie’s journey into becoming the Founding Partner of WMi in Sin...
2023-02-0837 min
Ultimate Global Podcast EpisodesCreating a Positive Impact through Education on Sustainability with Vis (Episode 80)Taking tangible action towards implementing sustainable environmental practices is now becoming a part of those critical board member room discussions as well.
Vis and I had an insightful discussion on that. Listen to a snippet from the episode that we recorded recently. He joined us as the 61st speaker on the Ultimate Global Podcast.
We discussed about a couple of interesting things in this episode:
- The role of youngsters, entrepreneurs and industry experts towards building and encouraging sustainable practices
- Greenfluence: A podcast and community empowering you to create a posit...
2022-11-1022 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP11 - Slowing Down Fast FashionIn episode 11, Angela and Shri sit down with Gordon, the Founder and CEO of Good On You.
Good on You is the world's leading sustainability rating system for fashion brands. It’s brand directory and blog make sustainable fashion choices easy for millions of people around the world.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
- How GOY measures a brand’s sustainability efforts through three main criteria - People, Planet & Animals
- Gordon’s takeaway from attending the Fashion Declares Panel Event as a speaker
- Green...
2022-11-1052 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP10 - Sustainable in Sheep's ClothingIn episode 10, Vis chats with Lars, the Sustainability Manager at Planet Protector Packaging the pod.
Planet Protector Packaging is a distributor of sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable and compostable insulated packaging solutions made from wool. Amongst the many awards PPP has been a reciepent of, the Founder and CEO Joanne Howarth has been awarded the 2020 Cartier Women’s Initiative, Australia’s First Laureate.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
- Why has polystyrene been used so widely in food packaging, and why are there so limited alternatives at this stage.
...
2022-11-0341 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP9 - Journey into Chemical EngineeringIn episode 9, Shri chats with Antonio Pantalone, Founder of Advanced Simplicity on the pod about all this. With almost two decades of business experience, Antonio has consulted and advised businesses and governments globally.
Advanced Simplicity focuses on a range of services that provide consultation and solutions for including; Environmental remediation, Water Management, Energy Management, Waste Management and Crisis Management.
Hop on to this week’s pod and learn all about:
- Antonio’s background in Chemical engineering
- Previous nomination for American Chemistry Council (ACC) CIP Polyurethane Innovation Award and got approvals...
2022-10-2751 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP8 - after Fast FashionIn episode 8, Vis chats with Yesha, Founder of after on the pod about all things fast fashion. after collaborates with global recyclers who share the same vision and passion to practice zero waste.
Why?
The fashion industry emits 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent a year, which is more than the shipping and aviation industries combined. They believe that the global problem of textile waste can be best solved by international collaboration.
They have partnered with Material Library of India takes clothing and transforms them into new materials and products. These guys are focused on...
2022-10-2149 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP7 - Space, Climate Solutions & ImpactThis week your co-hosts Angela & Shri are joined by Andrew Vild, Business Development APAC from Kuva Space.
Kuva space is building the next generation of extensive, small and resource efficient Hyperspectral CubeSats. They have a goal to build 100 extensive constellation of hyperspectral satellites by 2030.
Why? To enable access to Green Data® insights (hyperspectral space-borne data insights) multiple times a day to improve life on earth. Typical satellites are hundreds of kilos and cost around 30 million. Kuva space aims to build brick like CubeSat cutting the costs down to 500 k.
Hop on to this wee...
2022-10-131h 02
GreenfluenceS3 EP6 - Future Generations & Climate TechThis week your hosts Vis and Shri are joined by the one and only Director of Climate Tech Ecosystems Charlotte Connell and Program Manager Olivia Utharntharm from Climate Salad! We would like to extend a shoutout to our friends at Climate Salad for being so supportive throughout our journey.
For those who are not familiar with Climate Salad, they are a network of climate tech entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and mentors. They provide a wide range of tools, events, news and reviews from around the world. The environment they have created fosters climate tech company growth and assists them...
2022-10-0757 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP5 - Special Edition: ShowcaseThis week we have a special podcast for you!
Listen in to our live showcase panel we had three weeks ago that included some of our incredible podcast guests. 🚀
Tune in to this episode to learn all about:
Olivia Utharntharm, Program Manager at Climate Salad
Ashley Baxter, Founder of Monty Compost Co
Deen Rad, Impact Investment Associate at For Purpose Investment Partners
Learn about their journey into the roles they have now and the amazing impact they are creating.
Olivia: Olivia Utharntharm | LinkedIn
Ashley:Ashley Baxter - Founder - Monty...
2022-09-2746 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP4 - Gender Based InvestingWe’ve all heard of the UN SDGs but what are they and how can they be applied into an organisation? Tune in to this week’s podcast with your host Shri as she sits down with Giles Gunesekera to find out more!
Giles is the founder of Global Impact Initiative(Gii), which has been an UN Global Compact Lead for the third year in a row.
Tune in to the podcast to learn all about:
Giles and his journey into impact investing
How Gii makes impact through education, innovative advice & impact investment funding
The...
2022-09-2254 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP3 - Forest/Bio-based Products & CommunicationOh do we have an episode packed for you! Your host Shri chats with Florian Graichen, the GM of forest to biobased products at Scion from New Zealand and one of LinkedIn’s Top Green Voices.
Scion is a Crown research institute that specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry, wood product, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors.
In this episode we uncover Graichen’s vast experience spanning from his roles as a PHD candidate in chemistry, senior research scientist in CSIRO and business development manager in VITO.
Florian Graichen: https...
2022-09-0744 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP2 - Breaking Barriers & CompostingIn Episode 2 we continue the conversation around circular economy, as your host Shri chats with the founder of Monty Compost Co, Ashley Baxter!
Monty Compost Co is a Brisbane-based agri hardtech startup dedicated to building hardware and software technology for monitoring and managing compost. In this episode we uncover the dirty truth about the way society composts now, effective methods of composting and the story of Monty, its founder, and its successes.
With its vision to make to make the world sustianble through the power of compost, this is an episode not to be missed so be sure to tune...
2022-08-2357 min
GreenfluenceS3 EP1 - Sustaining Great LeadershipWelcome to Season 3! In our first episode, Shri and Vis had the pleasure of talking with Arron Wood, the founder of the award winning national environmental program Kids Teaching Kids, and National Director of External Affairs at Clean Energy Council.
Arron holds an Order of Australia Medal (AM) for significant contribution to local government, environment and the community, he also is at the forefront renewable energy policy in Australia. Arron has had a multi-decade long journey in sustainability, and is undoubtedly a leader in the space! He is also extremely passionate about supporting young people in the s...
2022-08-0948 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP9 - Virtuous Capital: Diversity & ImpactAttention Greenfluencers!! We have reached the end of Season 2! To cap off an awesome season, Shri and Vis talked to Arj and Ally - the amazing co-founders of Inaam - an impact investing app, giving you say in social causes you're passionate about. This was a very passionate and insightful conversation, where we talked about the Inaam story, diversity in VC and how to measure impact!
2022-07-131h 01
GreenfluenceS2 EP8 - Forgiveness and life as a C E (Empowement) OfficerIn Episode 8 we are continuing with our conversation with Anne-Marie Elias, the CEO of Bekcon Capital. Your hosts are Vis and Adrienna. Get keen for more insights into how we can make a real and powerful impact to help our communities!
2022-06-1735 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP7 - Foundations and Evolution of Social ImpactOur guest for this episode is Anne-Marie Elias, the CEO at Beckon Capital. Anne-Marie is an incredibly passionate, driven and compassionate person who is all about getting capital and capability to where it matters most. She deeply cares about people and helping those who are in need and you’ll definitely be able to hear this when she speaks. Anne-Marie disrupts the system to create and enable innovation to help make the world a better place! This is an amazing episode and part 1 of 2 parts! Feel free to listen to part 2 as well for more insights from Anne-Marie.
2022-06-0937 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP6 | Funding a Better PlanetIn this episode Maya and Shri sit down with Tom McQuillen the principal of ReGen Ventures. Tom is very passionate about helping startups and the planet and ReGen is all about partnering with founders who are "daring to build companies that will restore our planet." It’s a really insightful episode and Tom has some fantastic stories to share that I hope will encourage you.
2022-05-2647 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP5 Renewing Australia's FutureIn this episode we have a new host joining us, Shri, our Greenfluence publications and partnerships lead! Shri is an amazing person who is passionate about sustainability and it’s awesome to have her hosting the podcast for the first time! ‘
Our guest for this episode is Kiya Taylor who is very involved and experienced in clean tech, renewable energy and fostering communities. It’s such a privilege to have her share insights into her career path, the future of energy and advice on how we can all make a positive difference. I think you’ll appreciate the opti...
2022-05-1050 min
GreenfluenceS 2 EP 4 - Going Beyond Zero EmissionsHey Greenfluencers! In this episode, our host, Vis, sits down with Sanaya Khisty, the Chief Strategy Officer at Beyond Zero Emissions ('BZE'). BZE is an independent Australian think tank. Their solutions are helping to accelerate Australia towards a prosperous zero-emissions economy.
Sanaya shares her journey into the sustainability space which will be especially insightful for people who want to get into sustainability and are currently studying or working in politics or law as she completed a bachelor of politics and international relations and then went on to do a Juris Doctor. Sanaya doesn’t practice law but sh...
2022-04-2936 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP3 - ESG 3.0 and Smart Capital5 years ago, not many people knew what ESG was, now it’s become a household phrase.
In this episode, Vis sits down with Eric Lee, Vice-President at Aligned Climate Capital, and discusses the emergence of the sustainability industry. Eric shares his thoughts on green bonds, Aligned’s decision to invest in ChargeNet, and how his original aspirations to become a doctor, led to a career in sustainability. Eric shares how Aligned Climate Capital’s investments are not just based on environmental outcomes, and how it is essential to consider an asset holistically.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introd...
2022-04-2241 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP2 - The Mission to Restore Nature's CapitalRead our Natural Capital article but want to learn more? Then this episode is for you! Grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we chat with Alex and Rory, the Co-Founders of Cecil Earth. They’ll share their experience going from Boston Consulting Group and transitioning into the start-up sphere and emphasise resilience and problem-solving as essential skills for both roles.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) Alex and Rory’s origin stories
(08:26) Should start-up founders join big corporations?
(10:07) How did you end up deciding to leave a big corporation and go i...
2022-04-0959 min
GreenfluenceS2 EP1 - Impact and Building BloomWelcome back to Greenfluence, and welcome to season 2! To kick start this season, Maya and Vis sat down with Camille Socquet-Clerc, a digital marketing professional on a mission to bring impact investing to all Australians. Join us as Camille shares what it was like to grow up in the French Alps, as well as entering the impact investing space coming from a digital marketing background, and how this has helped her succeed as an entrepreneur.
[00:00] Introduction
[02:20] What was it like growing up in the French Alps?
[03:42] Did you have any...
2022-03-3159 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP8 - Deen Rad (Part 2) | A New World of InvestingThe wait is over! Presenting part 2 of our interview with Deen Rad. In this episode, Deen goes into further detail about his role at the New South Wales Treasury in the Office of Social Impact Investment and shares some golden nuggets that could help you find an impactful career.
This has been season 1 with Greenfluence. We hope you’ve enjoyed gaining deeper insights into the world of sustainability, and that you’ve found a way for you to make an impact. We are happy to share that season 2 is coming soon, with even more amazing guests! Remember to f...
2022-03-1850 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP7 - Deen Rad (Part 1) | Pursuit of PurposeAnd for the final guest of the season, introducing Deen Rad! A Macquarie University Alumni, Deen is on a mission to ensure that his career combines passion, purpose, and profit, and aims to use his knowledge and skills in finance to change the world for the better. The first episode of our 2-part interview chronicles his past experience. Going into depth with how his extracurricular activities shaped his career choices and shed light on the highly progressive family-focused culture at Macquarie Group.
We hope this leaves you wanting more, but have no fear part 2 is near!
2022-03-1445 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP6 - Tom Smith | Finance and the FutureAs we head closer to the end of season 1, we can say that the the finish line is definitely within sight! This week we speak with Professor Tom Smith, the Head of the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, as well as a member of the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Finance. In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding of the work undertaken by the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Finance, as well as Professor Smith’s observation of the integration and intersection between the financial industry with contemporary ESG concerns.
Tune into th...
2022-01-1154 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP5-Tamahra Kierath | Energy and Green HydrogenWe bring you a special conversation with the Principal Commercial of Fortescue Future Industries! If you haven't heard, they are the Australian leader in Green Hydrogen innovation. Tamahra Kierath discusses her career change from commercial law into mining, as well as why green hydrogen is the way of the future energy industry!
Dive deeper into understanding the commercialisation of green hydrogen, including why it is preferable over batteries and electric power, and what this means for the future of energy and power.
[00:00] Introduction
[00:58] Career journey, the energy and mining industry, Fortescue and the gr...
2021-12-1039 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP4-Harim Jung | Visualising Climate ChangeNot many of us have the time or technical background to interpret scientific data about climate change. That’s where data visualisation comes in! In this episode, Harim Jung, a climate change data visualisation expert, chats with us about it. She also shares with us why ‘grit’ is her favourite work and her insights on the future of nuclear energy!
Timestamps:
[2:09] The Power of Grit
[5:01] Sustainability and Climate Change in South Korea
[8:55] How Data Visualisation Helps Us Understand Climate Change
[10:12] The Future of Nuclear Energy and Renewables
[12:45] Harim’...
2021-11-2042 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP3-Laure Legros | Our Climate ConversationsIn today's episode we speak to Laure Legros, Program Manager at Work for Climate and Country Lead & Facilitator at Climate Fresk. Laure talked to us about her journey in getting into the climate change space, barriers in the sustainability space, renewable energy and importantly how individuals can create climate action within their companies! Be sure to listen and get ready to feel empowered!
2021-10-2848 min
GreenfluenceS1 EP2 Shane Nichols | Good Return and Investing with Impact | Microfinance & Macro ImpactWe speak to Shane Nichols, the CEO of Good Return. You will learn about the power of microfinance loans in making a macro impact and eradicating poverty [14:00]. Shane also discusses a vision for an inclusive financial system [22:00] and how to invest with the purpose of making an impact [34:00].
Meet Shane Nichols
Good Return is a non-profit which works to break the cycle of poverty through access to responsible finance. Shane's experience in microfinance and enterprise development spans two decades, having worked with dozens of financial service providers and social enterprises across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to...
2021-10-1246 min
GreenfluenceS1 E1-Tom Bunting: Responsible Investing and DonutsLearn about what responsible investing, donuts and Oxford University have in common in this interview with our good friend and Greenfluencer, Tom Bunting. Tom speaks to us about finding a fulfilling career in sustainability, introduces the concept of responsible investing and tells us why donuts are so important to the growth of our planet!
While studying at Macquarie University, Tom worked in a number of professional services roles. Starting as a forensic analyst at BDO, where he took part in fraud and corruption investigations, before diving into the sustainable finance sector. Although he has only been in...
2021-09-2945 min
The Pathways & Padlocks ConversationS3E2 Paying it Forward | Vis Vythilingam | KPMG Consultant, Greenfluence Co-Founder, MQU Actuarial StudiesVis is the co-founder of Greenfluence, a new online learning community related to sustainability, responsible investing and climate change. Having studied Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University, he is currently a Consultant at KPMG. He is also a CFA ESG candidate.
2021-09-2159 min
GreenfluenceMeet the FoundersFrom meeting in an Applied Finance class over at Summer school, entering the corporate world, to what sparked our interest in building Greenfluence - this is our story. Get an insight from Maya Valentin and Vis Vythilingam (Greenfluence Co-founders) on what you’ll learn from the podcast, our thoughts on sustainable finance and some exciting plans for this community. Listen and become an influencer today!
Be one of our first members and join our community here:
1) LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13989440/
2) LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenfluence-aus
3) Face...
2021-09-2017 min
GreenfluenceWelcome to Greenfluence!We are two Gen Z’s with a passion for learning about all aspects of sustainability, responsible investing and climate change so we can are equipped to create a better future. As professionals with corporate careers, we find intersects on how our applied finance, consulting and legal backgrounds can be applied to pursue planet positive outcomes. We want you to be a Greenfluencer! Learn more about what we're doing and how YOU can get involved!
Be one of our first members and join our community here:
1) LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/gro...
2021-09-2001 min