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09:15–09:20
Welcome to Country
Opening plenary session
09:15–09:20
Welcome to Country
Opening plenary session
09:20–09:25
City of Melbourne Mayor Welcome
Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne
09:20–09:25
City of Melbourne Mayor Welcome
Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne
09:25–09:30
OPENING REMARKS
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis - Learn More
09:30–09:50
OPENING ADDRESS: Greentech investment potential
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
09:50–10:10
HEADLINE KEYNOTE: Understanding the forces shaping the next era of business strategy
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis - Learn More
10:10–10:40
FLAGSHIP LEADERS PANEL: What breaks, what adapts, and what holds in this new era
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis (Moderator) - Learn More
Meredith Banks, Head of Sustainability, Wesfarmers
Kylie Macfarlane, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Council of Australia
10:40–11:20
DEBATE: The great energy debate
Chris Uhlmann, Sky News, Political Reporter
Dr Saul Griffith, Founder, Rewiring America, Rewiring Australia
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Controversial? Yes we know learn more.
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: The criticality of transparency in sustainable fleets
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Closing the gap between ESG ambition and fleet strategy
Lincoln DeKalb, Group Product Development Manager Future Mobility, SG Fleet
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group (Moderator)
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association
12:30–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Decarbonising a national delivery fleet
Electrification at scale across Australia Post
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Electrifying your fleet – more about what it takes to deliver at scale
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Paul Hopwood, Team Leader, Supply Chain & Logistics, Infrastructure Services Group, Icon Water
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
13:30–14:00
PANEL: Beyond fleet: building the intelligent mobility ecosystem
Leonard Tham, Director, Innovation, Custom Fleet
Shaun Cameron, Director, Talent, Culture, Sustainability & Strategy, Custom Fleet
Shaun Drylie, CEO, Carbn
David Helmy, Group Manager Sales, e-Mobility, Origin Energy
14:10–14:40
PANEL: Turning telematics into action - how fleet data delivers measurable decarbonisation outcomes
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Summer Steward, Sustainability Project Manager, Team Global Express
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association (Moderator)
14:45–15:15
PANEL: Comparing EV's, hybrids, hydrogen v biofuel: what actually works for fleets?
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
Roland Simpson, Head of Transport Networks, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia
15:20–15:40
CASE STUDY: Transitioning to electric vehicle (EV) commercial fleets to reduce emissions and operational costs
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
15:45–16:15
PANEL: From trial to transformation: accelerating Australia’s electric commercial fleet transition
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
Rohan Martin, CEO & Director, National Automotive Leasing & Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA)
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Is research-innovation adequately underpinning progress in sustainability - where the weak links are?
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Victorian government commitments to energy efficiency incentives
Kate Barnes, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Solar Victoria
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainability and emissions reduction in the insurance and construction sectors
Ben McArthur, CEO, ARC Projects
Luke Whenman, Chief Claims Officer, Allianz Australia
Natalie Major, Head of Supply Chain, Suncorp Group
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Achieving net zero in the construction industry — fact or fiction?
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Dr Anne Kovachevich, National Sustainable Buildings and Precincts Lead, Mott MacDonald
David Ritter, Sustainability Lead ANZ, Grimshaw Architects
Dr Matthias Irger, Head of Sustainability, Cox Architecture
13:30–13:50
EXPERT TALK: Sustainability game changers - skills, stories and signals
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Beyond operational emissions: why embodied carbon now matters to EVERY business
Mark McKenna, Global Sustainability Director, Arcadis
Kieran Leong, Chair, Material & Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance
David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon
Jason Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO, Low Carbon Materials Hub
14:30–15:10
PANEL: Sustainable building practices, low carbon building materials and green building certification
David Baggs, CEO, Global GreenTag
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
Josh Begbie, CEO, GECA
15:15–16:05
PANEL: What’s stopping the circular economy in construction?
Polly Gourlay-Philipp, Senior Manager Strategy & Policy Advisory, ecologiQ
Alexis Davison, Executive Program Director, Big Build Roads – VIDA Roads
Martin Holliday, Sustainability Lead, BMD Constructions
Rachael Roberts, General Manager R&D, Paintback
16:10–16:30
EXPERT TALK: The CSIRO Australian Housing Stock Model
An online tool supporting insight into the energy upgrade potential of Australian housing
Melissa James, Senior Experimental Scientist, CSIRO
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Beyond ESG: leading in the age of regenerative business
Dermot O'Gorman, CEO, WWF Australia
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Sustainable finance landscape and requirements
How businesses plan and deliver decarbonisation
Paul Dunne, Director - Sustainability, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
12:20–12:50
CASE STUDY/PANEL: Regen economy: koala friendly initiative
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Darren Grover, Principal Advisor, Thriving Biodiversity
Olivia West, Manager, Sustainability Americas and Asia Pacific Markets, HP
12:55–13:15
KEYNOTE: Future of the carbon market, offsets and ACCUs
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Buying, selling and using ACCUs
How carbon credits work in practice. What your business needs to know!
Dr Tse-Ling Teh, Manager | Environmental Markets Analysis, Clean Energy Regulator
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Responsible investment outlook
Geoff Gourley, Founder & Chairman, Impact Investment Fund
Rachel Alembakis, Stewardship Manager, U Ethical Investments
Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Danielle Welsh-Rose, Independent Advisor, Sustainable Investment
14:30–14:50
KEYNOTE: Key stakeholders driving investments in scaleups - what are the business opportunities?
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist
14:55–15:25
PANEL: The role of corporates investing in scalable climate solutions
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist (Moderator)
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
Priya Bellino, Head of Sustainability Solutions Group APA, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
15:30–16:00
PANEL: Indigenous investment - opportunities for corporate Australia to collaborate with the Greentech sector
Georgia Broderick-Crawley, Senior Manager, Policy & Research, National Reconstruction Fund
Troy Pickwick, Co-Founder, Good Energy Minds
Michael Frangos, CEO, Indigenous Energy Australia
16:05–16:35
PANEL: Nature capital — a business perspective
Pete Ceglinski, CEO & Founder, Seabin
Brett Giddings, Head of Product, Innovation & Partnerships, Tasman Environmental Markets
Annabel O'Neill, Deputy CEO, Greenfleet
Tim Ferraro, Regional Director APAC, Land Life
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: How the growth of the Indigenous business sector is impacting sustainability and creating positive social impact
Kate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Leadership priorities in sustainable manufacturing
Justin Merrell, Group Environmental Director, Lion
Lee Stewart, CEO, ESG Strategy
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
12:30–12:50
KEYNOTE: Understanding the Product Development Lifecycle
Ensuring sustainable products meet requirements and core values
Bernie Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives A Crap
12:55–13:15
EXPERT TALK: The role of technology in reducing costs and improving sustainability
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
13:20–13:40
EXPERT TALK: The forgotten middle — delivering sustainability in mid-size food manufacturing
Dr Aida Golneshin, Innovation, R&D and Sustainability, Edlyn Foods
13:45–14:05
EXPERT TALK: Managing sustainability on tight budgets
Marissa Meyers, Head of Safety & Sustainability, Monde Nissin Australia
14:10–14:30
KEYNOTE: Circular economy driving supply chain transformation
Challenges and real opportunities for your business
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles
14:35–15:05
PANEL: Delivering circular supply chains - what’s working in practice
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
Jill Riseley, CEO, Infrastructure Victoria
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles (Moderator)
15:10–15:30
KEYNOTE: Beyond technological R&D
Role of supply chain collaboration in reducing agri emissions
Dr Michael Battaglia, Mission Lead, Towards Net Zero Mission, CSIRO
15:35–15:55
KEYNOTE: Future of sustainable food production
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
Tony Hunter, Food Futurist
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
16:00–16:20
KEYNOTE: Embedding sustainability in business operations
Scott Edwards, Sustainability Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (virtual presentation)
16:25–16:55
PANEL - Exploring the unique role of the retail ecosystem in driving impact
Olivia Tyler, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, IVE Group
Joost Reitveld, VP Operations APAC Too Good to Go
Ryan Swenson, Founder and Managing Director, InPact (Moderator)
Sarah Knop, General Manager Customer & Strategy, Salvos Stores, The Salvation Army Australia Territory
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–12:00
PANEL: AASB S2 implementation
Samantha Sing Key, Director - Sustainability Reporting Advisory, Grant Thornton
Anna Haynes, Independent ASRS S2 Consultant, Former Head of Climate Transition, Bupa APAC
Justin Williams, Managing Director at the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
12:10–12:40
PANEL: Standardisation and reporting in sustainable finance: practical implications for business and finance
Linda Romanovska, Principal, Melomys Advisory
Jurre Smits, Regional Head of Sustainable Finance and Food System Transitions, Rabobank Australia & New Zealand
Enrico Nathan, Energy & Sustainability Lead, City Holdings
Jo Hynes, Director Safety, Sustainability and Risk, Atlas Arteria (Moderator)
12:45–13:15
PANEL: Double materiality — what do your sustainability impacts really cost, and how do you measure them?
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Andrew Petersen, CEO, Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia)
Marian Gruber, Managing Director, ZOOiD
Gemma Gwilliams, National ESG Manager, Tassal Group
13:20–13:40
KEYNOTE: Greenwashing and the case for radical transparency
John Pabon, Founder & Chief Advisor, Fulcrum Strategic Advisors
13:45–14:05
KEYNOTE: Beyond carbon — why nature matters for business
Natalie Kyriacou OAM,Author, Environmentalist, Board Director amd Founder of My Green World
14:10–14:30
EXPERT TALK: Voluntary standards and alternatives
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
14:35–14:55
EXPERT TALK: Compliance vs. performance
Andrew Davies, CEO, B Lab Australia and New Zealand
15:00–15:20
KEYNOTE: An update on the case for pricing pollution
Reducing emissions, strengthening the economy and delivering a fair share for all Australians
Prof Rod Sims, Chair, The Superpower Institute
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Smarter climate metrics: turning climate data into risk and opportunity insights to inform decision-making
Martina Hadzialic, Head of Pacific, Climate and Sustainability Services, S&P Global (Moderator)
Rick Lord, Global Head of Research & Innovation, S&P Global Sustainable1
Lobaba Idris, Manager, Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero
16:00–16:20
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: International standards update
Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
(Virtual presentation)
16:25–16:45
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Science-based targets: A global perspective on corporate climate action
David Kennedy, CEO, Science Based Targets Initiatives
(Virtual presentation)
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Australia's state of play in decarbonising heavy vehicles - from trials to at-scale solutions
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
10:10–10:30
KEYNOTE: National transport electrification update
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
10:35–11:05
PANEL: How can your business use V2G to become more sustainable?
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
Kriti Nagrath, Research Principal, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Thomas Hodgson, Climate Resilience and Decarbonisation National Lead | Director, Anthesis
11:10–11:40
KEYNOTE: Realities of achieving 100% zero emission truck deliveries
Alexandra Kelly, Zero Emissions Delivery Lead, IKEA
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Implementation of long-haul road freight - challenges and opportunities for businesses
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Australian Climate Leaders Coalition
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Making zero emission heavy road freight a reality - can it be cheaper than diesel?
Daniel Bleakley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, New Energy Transport
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Bernard Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives a Crap
12:20–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Tips and tricks to decarbonise your fleet and save money
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
09:45–10:05
CASE STUDY: Driving community climate action - greater Dandenong Sustainability Festival
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
10:10–10:30
CASE STUDY: Tackling food waste in high-density environments - data insights and dehydration in practice
Lachlan Curtin-Corr, Project Manager Circular Economy, City of Melbourne
10:35–11:05
PANEL: Activating communities - how councils drive behaviour change and local climate action
Emma Forster, Climate Innovation and Sustainable Development Lead, City of Melbourne
Micheal Oke, Sustainability Unit Manager, Yarra City Council
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Repair, reuse and community-led circularity - what’s working across councils
Samantha Ondrus-Jansen, Circularity Education Officer, Frankston City Council
Tim Cummins, Coordinator Recycling and Waste Management, Bayside City Council
Kirsten Nettleton, Waste Education Officer, City of Stonnington
Lucy Best, Communications and Engagement, Let Me Be Frank (Moderator)
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Councils as catalysts - partnering with business to deliver local sustainability outcomes
Sam Lewis, A/Director Circular Economy Programs – Programs & Innovation, NSW EPA
Connie Lambe, Circular Economy Lead, City of Monash
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Power of procurement to incentivise greener outcomes
Aaron Reid, Group Manager - Social Sustainability, Ventia
Rebecca Green, Head of Transformation & Advocacy, Social Traders
Kylie Adeniyi, Senior Manager, Strategy & Impact, VIDA Services
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
12:55–13:25
PANEL: From policy to practice - scaling circular economy outcomes across councils
Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director Programs & Innovation at NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Kelly Grigsby, CEO, MAV
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
13:30–13:50
CASE STUDY: Go Electric at scale - how 100 councils coordinated communications to drive household energy efficiency
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Investing in climate innovation - backing the next generation of green startups
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse
14:30–16:00
PITCHFEST: Climatech innovators pitch their ideas to investors and judges
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Exciting, interesting, the future!
Judges include:
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
09:45–10:15
KEYNOTE: Navigating affordability, reliability and decarbonisation through strategic sustainable energy purchasing
Peter Bennett, Head of Energy Sales & Service - Commercial and Industrial Customers, AGL
10:20–10:50
EXPERT TALK: Renewable heat alternatives - best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Highly recommended practical info
10:55–11:25
PANEL: Renewable heat alternatives: best fit technology, funding models and ROI...continued
Nathan Collett, Senior Environmental Engineer, AstraZeneca
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Jarrod Leak, CEO, Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity
Sam Aarts, Business Development Manager, TLV
11:30–11:50
PANEL: Rethinking renewable energy strategies for business
Suzanne Retschko, General Manager Customer, SEC Victoria
Matthew Nicholas, Director of Sustainability, Tennis Australia
Simon Prunster, Head of Energy and Emissions, Yarra Valley Water Corporation
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Future of green data centres
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Pick of the day!
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainable data centres vs data centres for sustainability
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Tarek El-Rakshy, Managing Director, Head of Australia, Asia Structured Debt Vertical, SMBC
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Emerging corporate renewable procurement models
Travis MacLachlan, Commercial Solutions Manager, Flow Power
Jackie McKeon, Director, Business Renewables Centre Australia
Tanya Harris, Head of Sustainability and Procurement, Landers & Rogers
13:30–14:00
KEYNOTE: Sustainability initiatives at Accor
David Young, Director of Sustainability, Accor
14:30–15:00
PANEL: Climate policy for the real economy - practical and pro-business
Philip Graham, Founder, CleanPeak Energy
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Thierry Lotrian, CEO and Founder, Climate Decisions
15:05–15:35
PANEL: Powering the transition - how major energy users are buying renewable energy in a volatile market
Barbara-Anne Bensted, Non-Executive Director, The Asset Institute
Katharine Mitchell, Operational Transformation Manager, SmartestEnergy
Mayur Bajaj, Energy & Reporting Manager, City Holdings
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Supporting the Circular Economy – government initiatives, business opportunities and engagement
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
10:10–10:40
PANEL: From policy to practice — delivering Circular Economy on the grounde
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
David Puxty, Head of Sustainability, Waste Options
Mark Bannister, Director - Policy & Regulation, VIC EPA
10:45–11:05
KEYNOTE: Thrive to 45: tackling 45% of emissions through circular economy and material change
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Packaging in practice - what’s changing and what’s still not working
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Karl Shanley, Head of Stewardship, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Anthony Peyton, Director, PREP Design
11:50–12:20
PANEL: Scaling reuse
Patrick Manley, Co-founder & CEO, Cercle
Dennis Lee, Sustainability Manager, Mirvac
Christie Kamphuis, Co-founder, BetterCup
12:25–12:45
EXPERT TALK & CASE STUDY: Scaling textile circularity - What it takes in practice
Michael Elias, Co-founder & CEO, Upparel
12:50–13:20
PANEL: Circular Economy - materials, recovery and emerging solutions
Kurt Gruber, Founding Director, WV Technologies
Kate Baker, General Manager - Circular Economy & Sustainability, Visy
Len Luxford, Director, Matter
13:25–13:55
PANEL: Embedding circularity in business - what it takes in practice
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Mitchell Davey, Sustainability Manager, Delaware North
Karolina Backman Faulkner, Associate & Circular Design Specialist, 3XN
Jean Darling, Founder and Managing Director, Cirque du Soil
Lucy Nash, Head of Sustainability, Guzman y Gomez
14:00–14:20
Expert Talk: Manufacturing circular products in Australia
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
14:25–14:55
PANEL: Manufacturing circular construction products in Australia
From innovation to implementation at scale
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
Scott Webster, Director, SOS
Brendan Lloyd, Founder & Director, Sustainable Concrete Group
15:00–15:20
Keynote: Reimagining value in a hungry world
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
By popular request
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Food waste in practice - turning surplus into value at scale
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Rose Gooding, Group Sustainability Lead, Goodman Fielder
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
Daniel Moorfield, CEO, SecondBite
Katy Barfeld, Founder & CEO, Commercialising Sustainability
09:30–09:40
Day Two Opening Remarks
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis
09:45–10:15
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Communication in an era of polarisation and scrutiny
Freya Williams, Chief Strategy Officer, Revolt - Learn More
Highly recommend
10:20–10:50
PANEL: Beyond philanthropy: strategic giving for shared value
Jackie Spiteri, Managing Director, SESG
Steven Fordham, Managing Director, Black Rock Industries
Nathan Juchau, Manager Sustainability
Marsha Beck, Co-Chair, The Jane Goodall Institute Australia
Phil Jordan, Director of Sustainability & Delivery, Scenic Australia
11:00–11:30
PANEL: 'Nature isn't material to my business" Let's debate!
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Michaela Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Tasman Environmental Markets
Chris Pitfield, Climate, Natural Capital & Nature Finance Lead, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
11:35–12:05
PANEL: Biodiversity and business: from risk to opportunity
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Sara King, General Manager of Purpose, Intrepid
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
12:10–12:40
KEYNOTE: GHG Update - get ready for the biggest changes in 20 years! What they mean for Australian business
Suzie Greenhalgh, Group Principal Researcher, Bioeconomy Science Institute New Zealand
12:45–13:15
PANEL: From compliance to competitive advantage: hospitality’s new ESG reporting reality
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Geoff York, CEO, Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts
Rishi Tirupari, Group Executive General Manager, ESG, Crown Resorts
Jim Bulling, Partner, K&L Gates
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Unique reporting requirements for the events industry
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Miriam Pape, Manager, Sustainability & Impact, Victorian Convention & Event Trust (VCET)
Marky Rochford, Director, Frank Wild
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Towards net zero through core business strategy
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Climate Leaders Coalition
Alexandra Monson, Group Manager Sustainability, Ventia
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Michael Cox, Associate and Principal, Schneider Electric - SE Advisory Services
14:30–15:10
HEADLINE PANEL: Challenges in mandatory climate disclosure and assurance
Doug Niven, Chair, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)
Meg Wilson, Partner, EY
Sarah Casey, Regional Director, APAC, Tangelo Software
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero (Moderator)
15:10–15:40
PANEL: AI for accuracy - navigating mandatory climate disclosure with next-generation tools
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Other speakers to be announced
09:25–09:30
OPENING REMARKS
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis - Learn More
09:30–09:50
OPENING ADDRESS: Greentech investment potential
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
09:30–09:50
OPENING ADDRESS: Greentech investment potential
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
09:50–10:10
HEADLINE KEYNOTE: Understanding the forces shaping the next era of business strategy
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis - Learn More
09:50–10:10
HEADLINE KEYNOTE: Understanding the forces shaping the next era of business strategy
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis - Learn More
10:10–10:40
FLAGSHIP LEADERS PANEL: What breaks, what adapts, and what holds in this new era
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis (Moderator) - Learn More
Meredith Banks, Head of Sustainability, Wesfarmers
Kylie Macfarlane, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Council of Australia
10:10–10:40
FLAGSHIP LEADERS PANEL: What breaks, what adapts, and what holds in this new era
The Hon Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis (Moderator) - Learn More
Meredith Banks, Head of Sustainability, Wesfarmers
Kylie Macfarlane, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Council of Australia
10:40–11:20
DEBATE: The great energy debate
Chris Uhlmann, Sky News, Political Reporter
Dr Saul Griffith, Founder, Rewiring America, Rewiring Australia
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Controversial? Yes we know learn more.
10:40–11:20
DEBATE: The great energy debate
Chris Uhlmann, Sky News, Political Reporter
Dr Saul Griffith, Founder, Rewiring America, Rewiring Australia
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Controversial? Yes we know learn more.
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: The criticality of transparency in sustainable fleets
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: The criticality of transparency in sustainable fleets
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Closing the gap between ESG ambition and fleet strategy
Lincoln DeKalb, Group Product Development Manager Future Mobility, SG Fleet
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group (Moderator)
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Closing the gap between ESG ambition and fleet strategy
Lincoln DeKalb, Group Product Development Manager Future Mobility, SG Fleet
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group (Moderator)
Scott Maynard, Managing Director, Polestar Australia
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association
12:30–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Decarbonising a national delivery fleet
Electrification at scale across Australia Post
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
12:30–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Decarbonising a national delivery fleet
Electrification at scale across Australia Post
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Electrifying your fleet – more about what it takes to deliver at scale
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Paul Hopwood, Team Leader, Supply Chain & Logistics, Infrastructure Services Group, Icon Water
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Electrifying your fleet – more about what it takes to deliver at scale
Peter Shelley, Senior Manager Decarbonisation, Australia Post
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Paul Hopwood, Team Leader, Supply Chain & Logistics, Infrastructure Services Group, Icon Water
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
13:30–14:00
PANEL: Beyond fleet: building the intelligent mobility ecosystem
Leonard Tham, Director, Innovation, Custom Fleet
Shaun Cameron, Director, Talent, Culture, Sustainability & Strategy, Custom Fleet
Shaun Drylie, CEO, Carbn
David Helmy, Group Manager Sales, e-Mobility, Origin Energy
13:30–14:00
PANEL: Beyond fleet: building the intelligent mobility ecosystem
Leonard Tham, Director, Innovation, Custom Fleet
Shaun Cameron, Director, Talent, Culture, Sustainability & Strategy, Custom Fleet
Shaun Drylie, CEO, Carbn
David Helmy, Group Manager Sales, e-Mobility, Origin Energy
14:10–14:40
PANEL: Turning telematics into action - how fleet data delivers measurable decarbonisation outcomes
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Summer Steward, Sustainability Project Manager, Team Global Express
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association (Moderator)
14:10–14:40
PANEL: Turning telematics into action - how fleet data delivers measurable decarbonisation outcomes
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Summer Steward, Sustainability Project Manager, Team Global Express
Lee Sauerwald MAICD MBA FCPA, Former President, Australasian Fleet Management Association (Moderator)
14:45–15:15
PANEL: Comparing EV's, hybrids, hydrogen v biofuel: what actually works for fleets?
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
Roland Simpson, Head of Transport Networks, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia
14:45–15:15
PANEL: Comparing EV's, hybrids, hydrogen v biofuel: what actually works for fleets?
Marc Sibbald, Managing Director, Fleet News Group
Harman Josan, ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
Yonis Dawd, Sustainability Projects Officer, Brimbank City Council
Roland Simpson, Head of Transport Networks, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia
15:20–15:40
CASE STUDY: Transitioning to electric vehicle (EV) commercial fleets to reduce emissions and operational costs
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
15:20–15:40
CASE STUDY: Transitioning to electric vehicle (EV) commercial fleets to reduce emissions and operational costs
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
15:45–16:15
PANEL: From trial to transformation: accelerating Australia’s electric commercial fleet transition
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
Rohan Martin, CEO & Director, National Automotive Leasing & Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA)
15:45–16:15
PANEL: From trial to transformation: accelerating Australia’s electric commercial fleet transition
Joseph Bury, Project Officer, Electric Vehicle Transition, Moonee Valley City Council
Rohan Martin, CEO & Director, National Automotive Leasing & Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA)
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Is research-innovation adequately underpinning progress in sustainability - where the weak links are?
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Is research-innovation adequately underpinning progress in sustainability - where the weak links are?
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Victorian government commitments to energy efficiency incentives
Kate Barnes, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Solar Victoria
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Victorian government commitments to energy efficiency incentives
Kate Barnes, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Solar Victoria
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainability and emissions reduction in the insurance and construction sectors
Ben McArthur, CEO, ARC Projects
Luke Whenman, Chief Claims Officer, Allianz Australia
Natalie Major, Head of Supply Chain, Suncorp Group
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainability and emissions reduction in the insurance and construction sectors
Ben McArthur, CEO, ARC Projects
Luke Whenman, Chief Claims Officer, Allianz Australia
Natalie Major, Head of Supply Chain, Suncorp Group
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Achieving net zero in the construction industry — fact or fiction?
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Dr Anne Kovachevich, National Sustainable Buildings and Precincts Lead, Mott MacDonald
David Ritter, Sustainability Lead ANZ, Grimshaw Architects
Dr Matthias Irger, Head of Sustainability, Cox Architecture
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Achieving net zero in the construction industry — fact or fiction?
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Dr Anne Kovachevich, National Sustainable Buildings and Precincts Lead, Mott MacDonald
David Ritter, Sustainability Lead ANZ, Grimshaw Architects
Dr Matthias Irger, Head of Sustainability, Cox Architecture
13:30–13:50
EXPERT TALK: Sustainability game changers - skills, stories and signals
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
13:30–13:50
EXPERT TALK: Sustainability game changers - skills, stories and signals
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Beyond operational emissions: why embodied carbon now matters to EVERY business
Mark McKenna, Global Sustainability Director, Arcadis
Kieran Leong, Chair, Material & Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance
David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon
Jason Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO, Low Carbon Materials Hub
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Beyond operational emissions: why embodied carbon now matters to EVERY business
Mark McKenna, Global Sustainability Director, Arcadis
Kieran Leong, Chair, Material & Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance
David Law, Integrated Sustainability Practice Leader, Aurecon
Jason Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO, Low Carbon Materials Hub
14:30–15:10
PANEL: Sustainable building practices, low carbon building materials and green building certification
David Baggs, CEO, Global GreenTag
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
Josh Begbie, CEO, GECA
14:30–15:10
PANEL: Sustainable building practices, low carbon building materials and green building certification
David Baggs, CEO, Global GreenTag
Prof Deo Prasad, CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, UNSW
Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Advisor, Supply Chain Sustainability School; and Director, Mansfield Advisory
Josh Begbie, CEO, GECA
15:15–16:05
PANEL: What’s stopping the circular economy in construction?
Polly Gourlay-Philipp, Senior Manager Strategy & Policy Advisory, ecologiQ
Alexis Davison, Executive Program Director, Big Build Roads – VIDA Roads
Martin Holliday, Sustainability Lead, BMD Constructions
Rachael Roberts, General Manager R&D, Paintback
15:15–16:05
PANEL: What’s stopping the circular economy in construction?
Polly Gourlay-Philipp, Senior Manager Strategy & Policy Advisory, ecologiQ
Alexis Davison, Executive Program Director, Big Build Roads – VIDA Roads
Martin Holliday, Sustainability Lead, BMD Constructions
Rachael Roberts, General Manager R&D, Paintback
16:10–16:30
EXPERT TALK: The CSIRO Australian Housing Stock Model
An online tool supporting insight into the energy upgrade potential of Australian housing
Melissa James, Senior Experimental Scientist, CSIRO
16:10–16:30
EXPERT TALK: The CSIRO Australian Housing Stock Model
An online tool supporting insight into the energy upgrade potential of Australian housing
Melissa James, Senior Experimental Scientist, CSIRO
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Beyond ESG: leading in the age of regenerative business
Dermot O'Gorman, CEO, WWF Australia
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: Beyond ESG: leading in the age of regenerative business
Dermot O'Gorman, CEO, WWF Australia
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Sustainable finance landscape and requirements
How businesses plan and deliver decarbonisation
Paul Dunne, Director - Sustainability, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Sustainable finance landscape and requirements
How businesses plan and deliver decarbonisation
Paul Dunne, Director - Sustainability, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
12:20–12:50
CASE STUDY/PANEL: Regen economy: koala friendly initiative
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Darren Grover, Principal Advisor, Thriving Biodiversity
Olivia West, Manager, Sustainability Americas and Asia Pacific Markets, HP
12:20–12:50
CASE STUDY/PANEL: Regen economy: koala friendly initiative
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Darren Grover, Principal Advisor, Thriving Biodiversity
Olivia West, Manager, Sustainability Americas and Asia Pacific Markets, HP
12:55–13:15
KEYNOTE: Future of the carbon market, offsets and ACCUs
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
12:55–13:15
KEYNOTE: Future of the carbon market, offsets and ACCUs
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Buying, selling and using ACCUs
How carbon credits work in practice. What your business needs to know!
Dr Tse-Ling Teh, Manager | Environmental Markets Analysis, Clean Energy Regulator
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Buying, selling and using ACCUs
How carbon credits work in practice. What your business needs to know!
Dr Tse-Ling Teh, Manager | Environmental Markets Analysis, Clean Energy Regulator
Sasha Coruville, CEO, Carbon Market Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Responsible investment outlook
Geoff Gourley, Founder & Chairman, Impact Investment Fund
Rachel Alembakis, Stewardship Manager, U Ethical Investments
Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Danielle Welsh-Rose, Independent Advisor, Sustainable Investment
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Responsible investment outlook
Geoff Gourley, Founder & Chairman, Impact Investment Fund
Rachel Alembakis, Stewardship Manager, U Ethical Investments
Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Danielle Welsh-Rose, Independent Advisor, Sustainable Investment
14:30–14:50
KEYNOTE: Key stakeholders driving investments in scaleups - what are the business opportunities?
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist
14:30–14:50
KEYNOTE: Key stakeholders driving investments in scaleups - what are the business opportunities?
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist
14:55–15:25
PANEL: The role of corporates investing in scalable climate solutions
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist (Moderator)
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
Priya Bellino, Head of Sustainability Solutions Group APA, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
14:55–15:25
PANEL: The role of corporates investing in scalable climate solutions
Peter Castellas, CEO, Climate Zeitgeist (Moderator)
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Emily Whelan, Associate Director, ESG, National Reconstruction Fund
Priya Bellino, Head of Sustainability Solutions Group APA, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
15:30–16:00
PANEL: Indigenous investment - opportunities for corporate Australia to collaborate with the Greentech sector
Georgia Broderick-Crawley, Senior Manager, Policy & Research, National Reconstruction Fund
Troy Pickwick, Co-Founder, Good Energy Minds
Michael Frangos, CEO, Indigenous Energy Australia
15:30–16:00
PANEL: Indigenous investment - opportunities for corporate Australia to collaborate with the Greentech sector
Georgia Broderick-Crawley, Senior Manager, Policy & Research, National Reconstruction Fund
Troy Pickwick, Co-Founder, Good Energy Minds
Michael Frangos, CEO, Indigenous Energy Australia
16:05–16:35
PANEL: Nature capital — a business perspective
Pete Ceglinski, CEO & Founder, Seabin
Brett Giddings, Head of Product, Innovation & Partnerships, Tasman Environmental Markets
Annabel O'Neill, Deputy CEO, Greenfleet
Tim Ferraro, Regional Director APAC, Land Life
16:05–16:35
PANEL: Nature capital — a business perspective
Pete Ceglinski, CEO & Founder, Seabin
Brett Giddings, Head of Product, Innovation & Partnerships, Tasman Environmental Markets
Annabel O'Neill, Deputy CEO, Greenfleet
Tim Ferraro, Regional Director APAC, Land Life
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: How the growth of the Indigenous business sector is impacting sustainability and creating positive social impact
Kate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation
11:30–11:50
KEYNOTE: How the growth of the Indigenous business sector is impacting sustainability and creating positive social impact
Kate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Leadership priorities in sustainable manufacturing
Justin Merrell, Group Environmental Director, Lion
Lee Stewart, CEO, ESG Strategy
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
11:55–12:25
PANEL: Leadership priorities in sustainable manufacturing
Justin Merrell, Group Environmental Director, Lion
Lee Stewart, CEO, ESG Strategy
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
12:30–12:50
KEYNOTE: Understanding the Product Development Lifecycle
Ensuring sustainable products meet requirements and core values
Bernie Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives A Crap
12:30–12:50
KEYNOTE: Understanding the Product Development Lifecycle
Ensuring sustainable products meet requirements and core values
Bernie Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives A Crap
12:55–13:15
EXPERT TALK: The role of technology in reducing costs and improving sustainability
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
12:55–13:15
EXPERT TALK: The role of technology in reducing costs and improving sustainability
Sarah McElholum, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Lactalis Australia
13:20–13:40
EXPERT TALK: The forgotten middle — delivering sustainability in mid-size food manufacturing
Dr Aida Golneshin, Innovation, R&D and Sustainability, Edlyn Foods
13:20–13:40
EXPERT TALK: The forgotten middle — delivering sustainability in mid-size food manufacturing
Dr Aida Golneshin, Innovation, R&D and Sustainability, Edlyn Foods
13:45–14:05
EXPERT TALK: Managing sustainability on tight budgets
Marissa Meyers, Head of Safety & Sustainability, Monde Nissin Australia
13:45–14:05
EXPERT TALK: Managing sustainability on tight budgets
Marissa Meyers, Head of Safety & Sustainability, Monde Nissin Australia
14:10–14:30
KEYNOTE: Circular economy driving supply chain transformation
Challenges and real opportunities for your business
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles
14:10–14:30
KEYNOTE: Circular economy driving supply chain transformation
Challenges and real opportunities for your business
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles
14:35–15:05
PANEL: Delivering circular supply chains - what’s working in practice
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
Jill Riseley, CEO, Infrastructure Victoria
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles (Moderator)
14:35–15:05
PANEL: Delivering circular supply chains - what’s working in practice
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
Jill Riseley, CEO, Infrastructure Victoria
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Brooke Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Catalyst, Former GM Sustainability, Coles (Moderator)
15:10–15:30
KEYNOTE: Beyond technological R&D
Role of supply chain collaboration in reducing agri emissions
Dr Michael Battaglia, Mission Lead, Towards Net Zero Mission, CSIRO
15:10–15:30
KEYNOTE: Beyond technological R&D
Role of supply chain collaboration in reducing agri emissions
Dr Michael Battaglia, Mission Lead, Towards Net Zero Mission, CSIRO
15:35–15:55
KEYNOTE: Future of sustainable food production
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
Tony Hunter, Food Futurist
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
15:35–15:55
KEYNOTE: Future of sustainable food production
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
Tony Hunter, Food Futurist
Prepared to be wowed - this session is definitely not to be missed!
16:00–16:20
KEYNOTE: Embedding sustainability in business operations
Scott Edwards, Sustainability Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (virtual presentation)
16:00–16:20
KEYNOTE: Embedding sustainability in business operations
Scott Edwards, Sustainability Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (virtual presentation)
16:25–16:55
PANEL - Exploring the unique role of the retail ecosystem in driving impact
Olivia Tyler, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, IVE Group
Joost Reitveld, VP Operations APAC Too Good to Go
Ryan Swenson, Founder and Managing Director, InPact (Moderator)
Sarah Knop, General Manager Customer & Strategy, Salvos Stores, The Salvation Army Australia Territory
16:25–16:55
PANEL - Exploring the unique role of the retail ecosystem in driving impact
Olivia Tyler, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, IVE Group
Joost Reitveld, VP Operations APAC Too Good to Go
Ryan Swenson, Founder and Managing Director, InPact (Moderator)
Sarah Knop, General Manager Customer & Strategy, Salvos Stores, The Salvation Army Australia Territory
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
11:30–12:00
PANEL: AASB S2 implementation
Samantha Sing Key, Director - Sustainability Reporting Advisory, Grant Thornton
Anna Haynes, Independent ASRS S2 Consultant, Former Head of Climate Transition, Bupa APAC
Justin Williams, Managing Director at the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
11:30–12:00
PANEL: AASB S2 implementation
Samantha Sing Key, Director - Sustainability Reporting Advisory, Grant Thornton
Anna Haynes, Independent ASRS S2 Consultant, Former Head of Climate Transition, Bupa APAC
Justin Williams, Managing Director at the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
12:10–12:40
PANEL: Standardisation and reporting in sustainable finance: practical implications for business and finance
Linda Romanovska, Principal, Melomys Advisory
Jurre Smits, Regional Head of Sustainable Finance and Food System Transitions, Rabobank Australia & New Zealand
Enrico Nathan, Energy & Sustainability Lead, City Holdings
Jo Hynes, Director Safety, Sustainability and Risk, Atlas Arteria (Moderator)
12:10–12:40
PANEL: Standardisation and reporting in sustainable finance: practical implications for business and finance
Linda Romanovska, Principal, Melomys Advisory
Jurre Smits, Regional Head of Sustainable Finance and Food System Transitions, Rabobank Australia & New Zealand
Enrico Nathan, Energy & Sustainability Lead, City Holdings
Jo Hynes, Director Safety, Sustainability and Risk, Atlas Arteria (Moderator)
12:45–13:15
PANEL: Double materiality — what do your sustainability impacts really cost, and how do you measure them?
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Andrew Petersen, CEO, Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia)
Marian Gruber, Managing Director, ZOOiD
Gemma Gwilliams, National ESG Manager, Tassal Group
12:45–13:15
PANEL: Double materiality — what do your sustainability impacts really cost, and how do you measure them?
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Andrew Petersen, CEO, Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia)
Marian Gruber, Managing Director, ZOOiD
Gemma Gwilliams, National ESG Manager, Tassal Group
13:20–13:40
KEYNOTE: Greenwashing and the case for radical transparency
John Pabon, Founder & Chief Advisor, Fulcrum Strategic Advisors
13:20–13:40
KEYNOTE: Greenwashing and the case for radical transparency
John Pabon, Founder & Chief Advisor, Fulcrum Strategic Advisors
13:45–14:05
KEYNOTE: Beyond carbon — why nature matters for business
Natalie Kyriacou OAM,Author, Environmentalist, Board Director amd Founder of My Green World
13:45–14:05
KEYNOTE: Beyond carbon — why nature matters for business
Natalie Kyriacou OAM,Author, Environmentalist, Board Director amd Founder of My Green World
14:10–14:30
EXPERT TALK: Voluntary standards and alternatives
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
14:10–14:30
EXPERT TALK: Voluntary standards and alternatives
Carol Adams, Professor Emerita Accounting, Durham University Business School (previously Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
14:35–14:55
EXPERT TALK: Compliance vs. performance
Andrew Davies, CEO, B Lab Australia and New Zealand
14:35–14:55
EXPERT TALK: Compliance vs. performance
Andrew Davies, CEO, B Lab Australia and New Zealand
15:00–15:20
KEYNOTE: An update on the case for pricing pollution
Reducing emissions, strengthening the economy and delivering a fair share for all Australians
Prof Rod Sims, Chair, The Superpower Institute
15:00–15:20
KEYNOTE: An update on the case for pricing pollution
Reducing emissions, strengthening the economy and delivering a fair share for all Australians
Prof Rod Sims, Chair, The Superpower Institute
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Smarter climate metrics: turning climate data into risk and opportunity insights to inform decision-making
Martina Hadzialic, Head of Pacific, Climate and Sustainability Services, S&P Global (Moderator)
Rick Lord, Global Head of Research & Innovation, S&P Global Sustainable1
Lobaba Idris, Manager, Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Smarter climate metrics: turning climate data into risk and opportunity insights to inform decision-making
Martina Hadzialic, Head of Pacific, Climate and Sustainability Services, S&P Global (Moderator)
Rick Lord, Global Head of Research & Innovation, S&P Global Sustainable1
Lobaba Idris, Manager, Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero
16:00–16:20
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: International standards update
Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
(Virtual presentation)
16:00–16:20
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: International standards update
Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
(Virtual presentation)
16:25–16:45
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Science-based targets: A global perspective on corporate climate action
David Kennedy, CEO, Science Based Targets Initiatives
(Virtual presentation)
16:25–16:45
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Science-based targets: A global perspective on corporate climate action
David Kennedy, CEO, Science Based Targets Initiatives
(Virtual presentation)
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
17:00–18:30
After Dark Networking Party
Networking event
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Australia's state of play in decarbonising heavy vehicles - from trials to at-scale solutions
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Australia's state of play in decarbonising heavy vehicles - from trials to at-scale solutions
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
10:10–10:30
KEYNOTE: National transport electrification update
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
10:10–10:30
KEYNOTE: National transport electrification update
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
10:35–11:05
PANEL: How can your business use V2G to become more sustainable?
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
Kriti Nagrath, Research Principal, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Thomas Hodgson, Climate Resilience and Decarbonisation National Lead | Director, Anthesis
10:35–11:05
PANEL: How can your business use V2G to become more sustainable?
Emma Cowan, Head of Strategy & ESG, NRMA
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
Kriti Nagrath, Research Principal, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Thomas Hodgson, Climate Resilience and Decarbonisation National Lead | Director, Anthesis
11:10–11:40
KEYNOTE: Realities of achieving 100% zero emission truck deliveries
Alexandra Kelly, Zero Emissions Delivery Lead, IKEA
11:10–11:40
KEYNOTE: Realities of achieving 100% zero emission truck deliveries
Alexandra Kelly, Zero Emissions Delivery Lead, IKEA
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Implementation of long-haul road freight - challenges and opportunities for businesses
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Australian Climate Leaders Coalition
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Implementation of long-haul road freight - challenges and opportunities for businesses
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Australian Climate Leaders Coalition
Alex Grant, General Manager, Transport, ARENA
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Making zero emission heavy road freight a reality - can it be cheaper than diesel?
Daniel Bleakley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, New Energy Transport
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Bernard Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives a Crap
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Making zero emission heavy road freight a reality - can it be cheaper than diesel?
Daniel Bleakley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, New Energy Transport
Cameron Rimington, Senior Policy Officer, Heavy Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Council
Bernard Wiley, Sustainability Director, Who Gives a Crap
12:20–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Tips and tricks to decarbonise your fleet and save money
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
12:20–12:50
EXPERT TALK: Tips and tricks to decarbonise your fleet and save money
Toby Roxburgh, Director, National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
09:45–10:05
CASE STUDY: Driving community climate action - greater Dandenong Sustainability Festival
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
09:45–10:05
CASE STUDY: Driving community climate action - greater Dandenong Sustainability Festival
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
10:10–10:30
CASE STUDY: Tackling food waste in high-density environments - data insights and dehydration in practice
Lachlan Curtin-Corr, Project Manager Circular Economy, City of Melbourne
10:10–10:30
CASE STUDY: Tackling food waste in high-density environments - data insights and dehydration in practice
Lachlan Curtin-Corr, Project Manager Circular Economy, City of Melbourne
10:35–11:05
PANEL: Activating communities - how councils drive behaviour change and local climate action
Emma Forster, Climate Innovation and Sustainable Development Lead, City of Melbourne
Micheal Oke, Sustainability Unit Manager, Yarra City Council
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
10:35–11:05
PANEL: Activating communities - how councils drive behaviour change and local climate action
Emma Forster, Climate Innovation and Sustainable Development Lead, City of Melbourne
Micheal Oke, Sustainability Unit Manager, Yarra City Council
James Mitchell, Senior Climate Change Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Repair, reuse and community-led circularity - what’s working across councils
Samantha Ondrus-Jansen, Circularity Education Officer, Frankston City Council
Tim Cummins, Coordinator Recycling and Waste Management, Bayside City Council
Kirsten Nettleton, Waste Education Officer, City of Stonnington
Lucy Best, Communications and Engagement, Let Me Be Frank (Moderator)
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Repair, reuse and community-led circularity - what’s working across councils
Samantha Ondrus-Jansen, Circularity Education Officer, Frankston City Council
Tim Cummins, Coordinator Recycling and Waste Management, Bayside City Council
Kirsten Nettleton, Waste Education Officer, City of Stonnington
Lucy Best, Communications and Engagement, Let Me Be Frank (Moderator)
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Councils as catalysts - partnering with business to deliver local sustainability outcomes
Sam Lewis, A/Director Circular Economy Programs – Programs & Innovation, NSW EPA
Connie Lambe, Circular Economy Lead, City of Monash
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
11:45–12:15
PANEL: Councils as catalysts - partnering with business to deliver local sustainability outcomes
Sam Lewis, A/Director Circular Economy Programs – Programs & Innovation, NSW EPA
Connie Lambe, Circular Economy Lead, City of Monash
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Power of procurement to incentivise greener outcomes
Aaron Reid, Group Manager - Social Sustainability, Ventia
Rebecca Green, Head of Transformation & Advocacy, Social Traders
Kylie Adeniyi, Senior Manager, Strategy & Impact, VIDA Services
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Power of procurement to incentivise greener outcomes
Aaron Reid, Group Manager - Social Sustainability, Ventia
Rebecca Green, Head of Transformation & Advocacy, Social Traders
Kylie Adeniyi, Senior Manager, Strategy & Impact, VIDA Services
Jane Symon, Procurement Business Partner, Mornington Peninsula Shire
12:55–13:25
PANEL: From policy to practice - scaling circular economy outcomes across councils
Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director Programs & Innovation at NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Kelly Grigsby, CEO, MAV
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
12:55–13:25
PANEL: From policy to practice - scaling circular economy outcomes across councils
Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director Programs & Innovation at NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Kelly Grigsby, CEO, MAV
Nishtha Goel, Business Project Officer, City Economy and Innovation, City of Kingston
13:30–13:50
CASE STUDY: Go Electric at scale - how 100 councils coordinated communications to drive household energy efficiency
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
13:30–13:50
CASE STUDY: Go Electric at scale - how 100 councils coordinated communications to drive household energy efficiency
Donna Luckman, Zero Carbon Campaigns Lead, Merri-bek City Council
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Investing in climate innovation - backing the next generation of green startups
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Investing in climate innovation - backing the next generation of green startups
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse
14:30–16:00
PITCHFEST: Climatech innovators pitch their ideas to investors and judges
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Exciting, interesting, the future!
Judges include:
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
14:30–16:00
PITCHFEST: Climatech innovators pitch their ideas to investors and judges
Charlotte Connell, Director Innovation and Investment, Greenhouse (Moderator)
Exciting, interesting, the future!
Judges include:
Mick Liubinskas, Director, Climate Salad
Megan Fisher, CEO & Director, EnergyLab
Piers Grove, CEO and Founder, Boomerang Labs
09:45–10:15
KEYNOTE: Navigating affordability, reliability and decarbonisation through strategic sustainable energy purchasing
Peter Bennett, Head of Energy Sales & Service - Commercial and Industrial Customers, AGL
09:45–10:15
KEYNOTE: Navigating affordability, reliability and decarbonisation through strategic sustainable energy purchasing
Peter Bennett, Head of Energy Sales & Service - Commercial and Industrial Customers, AGL
10:20–10:50
EXPERT TALK: Renewable heat alternatives - best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Highly recommended practical info
10:20–10:50
EXPERT TALK: Renewable heat alternatives - best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Best fit technology, funding models and ROI
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Highly recommended practical info
10:55–11:25
PANEL: Renewable heat alternatives: best fit technology, funding models and ROI...continued
Nathan Collett, Senior Environmental Engineer, AstraZeneca
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Jarrod Leak, CEO, Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity
Sam Aarts, Business Development Manager, TLV
10:55–11:25
PANEL: Renewable heat alternatives: best fit technology, funding models and ROI...continued
Nathan Collett, Senior Environmental Engineer, AstraZeneca
Haris Murtaza, Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms
Jarrod Leak, CEO, Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity
Sam Aarts, Business Development Manager, TLV
11:30–11:50
PANEL: Rethinking renewable energy strategies for business
Suzanne Retschko, General Manager Customer, SEC Victoria
Matthew Nicholas, Director of Sustainability, Tennis Australia
Simon Prunster, Head of Energy and Emissions, Yarra Valley Water Corporation
11:30–11:50
PANEL: Rethinking renewable energy strategies for business
Suzanne Retschko, General Manager Customer, SEC Victoria
Matthew Nicholas, Director of Sustainability, Tennis Australia
Simon Prunster, Head of Energy and Emissions, Yarra Valley Water Corporation
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Future of green data centres
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Pick of the day!
11:55–12:15
KEYNOTE: Future of green data centres
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Pick of the day!
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainable data centres vs data centres for sustainability
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Tarek El-Rakshy, Managing Director, Head of Australia, Asia Structured Debt Vertical, SMBC
12:20–12:50
PANEL: Sustainable data centres vs data centres for sustainability
Nishi Vissamraju, Head of Sustainability, NextDC
Tarek El-Rakshy, Managing Director, Head of Australia, Asia Structured Debt Vertical, SMBC
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Emerging corporate renewable procurement models
Travis MacLachlan, Commercial Solutions Manager, Flow Power
Jackie McKeon, Director, Business Renewables Centre Australia
Tanya Harris, Head of Sustainability and Procurement, Landers & Rogers
12:55–13:25
PANEL: Emerging corporate renewable procurement models
Travis MacLachlan, Commercial Solutions Manager, Flow Power
Jackie McKeon, Director, Business Renewables Centre Australia
Tanya Harris, Head of Sustainability and Procurement, Landers & Rogers
13:30–14:00
KEYNOTE: Sustainability initiatives at Accor
David Young, Director of Sustainability, Accor
13:30–14:00
KEYNOTE: Sustainability initiatives at Accor
David Young, Director of Sustainability, Accor
14:30–15:00
PANEL: Climate policy for the real economy - practical and pro-business
Philip Graham, Founder, CleanPeak Energy
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Thierry Lotrian, CEO and Founder, Climate Decisions
14:30–15:00
PANEL: Climate policy for the real economy - practical and pro-business
Philip Graham, Founder, CleanPeak Energy
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Thierry Lotrian, CEO and Founder, Climate Decisions
15:05–15:35
PANEL: Powering the transition - how major energy users are buying renewable energy in a volatile market
Barbara-Anne Bensted, Non-Executive Director, The Asset Institute
Katharine Mitchell, Operational Transformation Manager, SmartestEnergy
Mayur Bajaj, Energy & Reporting Manager, City Holdings
15:05–15:35
PANEL: Powering the transition - how major energy users are buying renewable energy in a volatile market
Barbara-Anne Bensted, Non-Executive Director, The Asset Institute
Katharine Mitchell, Operational Transformation Manager, SmartestEnergy
Mayur Bajaj, Energy & Reporting Manager, City Holdings
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Supporting the Circular Economy – government initiatives, business opportunities and engagement
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
09:45–10:05
KEYNOTE: Supporting the Circular Economy – government initiatives, business opportunities and engagement
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
10:10–10:40
PANEL: From policy to practice — delivering Circular Economy on the grounde
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
David Puxty, Head of Sustainability, Waste Options
Mark Bannister, Director - Policy & Regulation, VIC EPA
10:10–10:40
PANEL: From policy to practice — delivering Circular Economy on the grounde
Tony Circelli, Head, Recycling Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
David Puxty, Head of Sustainability, Waste Options
Mark Bannister, Director - Policy & Regulation, VIC EPA
10:45–11:05
KEYNOTE: Thrive to 45: tackling 45% of emissions through circular economy and material change
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
10:45–11:05
KEYNOTE: Thrive to 45: tackling 45% of emissions through circular economy and material change
Adam Culley, CEO, Planet Ark
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Packaging in practice - what’s changing and what’s still not working
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Karl Shanley, Head of Stewardship, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Anthony Peyton, Director, PREP Design
11:10–11:40
PANEL: Packaging in practice - what’s changing and what’s still not working
Barry Cosier, CEO, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Karl Shanley, Head of Stewardship, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
Anthony Peyton, Director, PREP Design
11:50–12:20
PANEL: Scaling reuse
Patrick Manley, Co-founder & CEO, Cercle
Dennis Lee, Sustainability Manager, Mirvac
Christie Kamphuis, Co-founder, BetterCup
11:50–12:20
PANEL: Scaling reuse
Patrick Manley, Co-founder & CEO, Cercle
Dennis Lee, Sustainability Manager, Mirvac
Christie Kamphuis, Co-founder, BetterCup
12:25–12:45
EXPERT TALK & CASE STUDY: Scaling textile circularity - What it takes in practice
Michael Elias, Co-founder & CEO, Upparel
12:25–12:45
EXPERT TALK & CASE STUDY: Scaling textile circularity - What it takes in practice
Michael Elias, Co-founder & CEO, Upparel
12:50–13:20
PANEL: Circular Economy - materials, recovery and emerging solutions
Kurt Gruber, Founding Director, WV Technologies
Kate Baker, General Manager - Circular Economy & Sustainability, Visy
Len Luxford, Director, Matter
12:50–13:20
PANEL: Circular Economy - materials, recovery and emerging solutions
Kurt Gruber, Founding Director, WV Technologies
Kate Baker, General Manager - Circular Economy & Sustainability, Visy
Len Luxford, Director, Matter
13:25–13:55
PANEL: Embedding circularity in business - what it takes in practice
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Mitchell Davey, Sustainability Manager, Delaware North
Karolina Backman Faulkner, Associate & Circular Design Specialist, 3XN
Jean Darling, Founder and Managing Director, Cirque du Soil
Lucy Nash, Head of Sustainability, Guzman y Gomez
13:25–13:55
PANEL: Embedding circularity in business - what it takes in practice
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Mitchell Davey, Sustainability Manager, Delaware North
Karolina Backman Faulkner, Associate & Circular Design Specialist, 3XN
Jean Darling, Founder and Managing Director, Cirque du Soil
Lucy Nash, Head of Sustainability, Guzman y Gomez
14:00–14:20
Expert Talk: Manufacturing circular products in Australia
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
14:00–14:20
Expert Talk: Manufacturing circular products in Australia
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
14:25–14:55
PANEL: Manufacturing circular construction products in Australia
From innovation to implementation at scale
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
Scott Webster, Director, SOS
Brendan Lloyd, Founder & Director, Sustainable Concrete Group
14:25–14:55
PANEL: Manufacturing circular construction products in Australia
From innovation to implementation at scale
Brad Scott, Director, Transmutation
Scott Webster, Director, SOS
Brendan Lloyd, Founder & Director, Sustainable Concrete Group
15:00–15:20
Keynote: Reimagining value in a hungry world
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
By popular request
15:00–15:20
Keynote: Reimagining value in a hungry world
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
By popular request
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Food waste in practice - turning surplus into value at scale
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Rose Gooding, Group Sustainability Lead, Goodman Fielder
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
Daniel Moorfield, CEO, SecondBite
Katy Barfeld, Founder & CEO, Commercialising Sustainability
15:25–15:55
PANEL: Food waste in practice - turning surplus into value at scale
Belinda Chellingworth, Circular Economy & Waste Consultant, BC Consulting (Moderator)
Rose Gooding, Group Sustainability Lead, Goodman Fielder
Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest
Daniel Moorfield, CEO, SecondBite
Katy Barfeld, Founder & CEO, Commercialising Sustainability
09:30–09:40
Day Two Opening Remarks
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis
09:30–09:40
Day Two Opening Remarks
Dr Matthew Bell, Global CEO, Anthesis
09:45–10:15
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Communication in an era of polarisation and scrutiny
Freya Williams, Chief Strategy Officer, Revolt - Learn More
Highly recommend
09:45–10:15
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Communication in an era of polarisation and scrutiny
Freya Williams, Chief Strategy Officer, Revolt - Learn More
Highly recommend
10:20–10:50
PANEL: Beyond philanthropy: strategic giving for shared value
Jackie Spiteri, Managing Director, SESG
Steven Fordham, Managing Director, Black Rock Industries
Nathan Juchau, Manager Sustainability
Marsha Beck, Co-Chair, The Jane Goodall Institute Australia
Phil Jordan, Director of Sustainability & Delivery, Scenic Australia
10:20–10:50
PANEL: Beyond philanthropy: strategic giving for shared value
Jackie Spiteri, Managing Director, SESG
Steven Fordham, Managing Director, Black Rock Industries
Nathan Juchau, Manager Sustainability
Marsha Beck, Co-Chair, The Jane Goodall Institute Australia
Phil Jordan, Director of Sustainability & Delivery, Scenic Australia
11:00–11:30
PANEL: 'Nature isn't material to my business" Let's debate!
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Michaela Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Tasman Environmental Markets
Chris Pitfield, Climate, Natural Capital & Nature Finance Lead, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
11:00–11:30
PANEL: 'Nature isn't material to my business" Let's debate!
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
Tennant Reed, Director, Climate Change and Energy, Australian Industry Group
Michaela Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Tasman Environmental Markets
Chris Pitfield, Climate, Natural Capital & Nature Finance Lead, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
11:35–12:05
PANEL: Biodiversity and business: from risk to opportunity
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Sara King, General Manager of Purpose, Intrepid
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
11:35–12:05
PANEL: Biodiversity and business: from risk to opportunity
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Sara King, General Manager of Purpose, Intrepid
Michael Davis, Regenerative Economy Lead, WWF Australia
Dr. Marnie Telfer, Director of Nature, Anthesis
12:10–12:40
KEYNOTE: GHG Update - get ready for the biggest changes in 20 years! What they mean for Australian business
Suzie Greenhalgh, Group Principal Researcher, Bioeconomy Science Institute New Zealand
12:10–12:40
KEYNOTE: GHG Update - get ready for the biggest changes in 20 years! What they mean for Australian business
Suzie Greenhalgh, Group Principal Researcher, Bioeconomy Science Institute New Zealand
12:45–13:15
PANEL: From compliance to competitive advantage: hospitality’s new ESG reporting reality
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Geoff York, CEO, Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts
Rishi Tirupari, Group Executive General Manager, ESG, Crown Resorts
Jim Bulling, Partner, K&L Gates
12:45–13:15
PANEL: From compliance to competitive advantage: hospitality’s new ESG reporting reality
Dr Steven Newman, Chief Sustainability Officer, EarthCheck
Geoff York, CEO, Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts
Rishi Tirupari, Group Executive General Manager, ESG, Crown Resorts
Jim Bulling, Partner, K&L Gates
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Unique reporting requirements for the events industry
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Miriam Pape, Manager, Sustainability & Impact, Victorian Convention & Event Trust (VCET)
Marky Rochford, Director, Frank Wild
13:20–13:50
PANEL: Unique reporting requirements for the events industry
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Miriam Pape, Manager, Sustainability & Impact, Victorian Convention & Event Trust (VCET)
Marky Rochford, Director, Frank Wild
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Towards net zero through core business strategy
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Climate Leaders Coalition
Alexandra Monson, Group Manager Sustainability, Ventia
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Michael Cox, Associate and Principal, Schneider Electric - SE Advisory Services
13:55–14:25
PANEL: Towards net zero through core business strategy
Beth Dowe, Executive Director, Climate Leaders Coalition
Alexandra Monson, Group Manager Sustainability, Ventia
Paolo Bevilacqua, Group Head of Sustainability, Frasers Property Group
Michael Cox, Associate and Principal, Schneider Electric - SE Advisory Services
14:30–15:10
HEADLINE PANEL: Challenges in mandatory climate disclosure and assurance
Doug Niven, Chair, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)
Meg Wilson, Partner, EY
Sarah Casey, Regional Director, APAC, Tangelo Software
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero (Moderator)
14:30–15:10
HEADLINE PANEL: Challenges in mandatory climate disclosure and assurance
Doug Niven, Chair, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)
Meg Wilson, Partner, EY
Sarah Casey, Regional Director, APAC, Tangelo Software
Tamara Somers, GM Sustainability and Impact, Xero (Moderator)
15:10–15:40
PANEL: AI for accuracy - navigating mandatory climate disclosure with next-generation tools
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Other speakers to be announced
15:10–15:40
PANEL: AI for accuracy - navigating mandatory climate disclosure with next-generation tools
Lochie Burke, Co-Founder, NetNada
Other speakers to be announced