In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Nicki Hutley, a climate councillor and chief economist, about a comprehensive climate risk report by the Climate Council.The discussion centres on the alarming rise in insur
Australia’s big five banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Group, NAB and Westpac – have all committed to limiting or cutting financing to fossil fuel projects that they feel are not aligned to achieving a net zero future.This requires a lo
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Brian Redican, Chief Economist at TCorp, about the economic implications of transitioning to renewable energy. They discuss evolving priorities in financial analysis, the vo
In this episode of The Greener Way, Michelle Baltazar speaks with Dave Rae, a responsible investment advisor from Unless Financial.They discuss common myths about responsible investing, affirming it doesn't sacrifice returns and requires global
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, speaks with Estelle Parker, Co-Chief Executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). They discuss the surge in public aw
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she interviews Rob Langrick, CFA Institute's Chief Product Advocate, on the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and investing. Learn about the CFA program's integrated approach to sustainability education, t
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, discusses the newly implemented climate-related financial disclosure standards in Australia with Nicholas Guest, co-lead of HLB Mann Judd's Sust
Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Mining and Pollution Mitigation.In this episode of The Greener Way, guest host Michelle Baltazar interviews Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, about the company's use of synthetic biology to address
Today we are going to talk about founder-led companies, which can provide high returns for investors – but also be high risk.From Uber's aggressive expansion tactics under Travis Kalanick, Theranos's fraudulent blood testing under Elizabeth Hol
Recent research has revealed that sustainability professionals are fighting anxiety, loneliness, imposter syndrome.43% of green professionals are the sole staff member responsible for sustainability within their organisation, according to a UK
Oil spills, leaks and contaminants can wreak havoc on marine life, and abandoned and decaying platforms and pipelines can cause large-scale damage through chemical and heavy-metal pollutants.With LNG markets declining and ageing offshore oil an
When you think of high-net-worth investors, you probably think of fast cars, designer bags and all-inclusive vacations. The last place your mind likely turns to is their interest in sustainable investing.But according to Amanda MacDonald, high-
Today, Rachel Alembakis joins us on the show to discuss her role as stewardship manager at U Ethical.Alembakis pivoted from a career in journalism – including as the prior editor of FS Sustainability – and says that communication skills are one
With energy efficiency highlighted as a global priority at COP29, asset managers are faced with a big task: to align their strategies to meet new international standards.Joining us today is David Scaysbrook, co-founder and managing partner of Q
Sustainable investing is experiencing a rise in anti-ESG sentiment – both abroad and at home.US President Donald Trump’s move back to the White House this week heralds the next stage of anti-ESG, anti-climate, and anti-DEI sentiments overseas.M
First Nations businesses in Australia face many barriers to accessing financing, including historically exclusionary policies, institutional barriers, and lack of capital.Jake Berthelot is Associate Director of Business Advisory at First Austra
n August, it was revealed that PFAS known as ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in water filtration plants and even in platypus livers across NSW, which Australian authorities said were at a ‘safe’ level of exposure for the population – a leve
With 2024 now officially over, for those that want to get a higher salary and career progression in 2025, this episode is for you. Today we’re going to talk about jobs trends, most highly paid roles, how can professionals can level up their sal
With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, companies are facing growing pressure to ensure their AI practices are ethical, transparent, and aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.But what does responsible A
Gold shines brighter than ever with a record-breaking 37 price highs this year solidifying it as a safe haven in uncertain times.Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) produces 20% of the world’s gold but employs 80% of gold miners – an e
Today we take a closer look at weapons and defence-related holdings. We ask the question, what does responsible investing mean in the context of conflict?To answer this question Estelle Parker, co-CEO at Responsible Investment Association Austr
COP29, the 2024 UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, ran from November 11-22 in Azerbaijan.The main decision was how to pay for poorer nations' climate financing - decarbonisation, adaptation, and resilience to climate impacts – whic
Donald Trump’s election victory has far-reaching implications for the clean energy sector and climate finance as a whole.Today, we jump in the time machine and take a look at the next four years under Trump, with our guest Lachlan Carey.Lachlan
The next wave of sustainability investment professionals is poised to benefit from a new movement. The 24/7 clean energy approach could surpass 100% renewable energy status as the way to manage our escalating global energy use. Google and Micr
It’s fair to stay that AI is officially here to stay – it’s everywhere, in our workplaces and even in our homes.However, the datacentres used in AI churns through energy and leaving behind a hefty carbon footprint, especially when we consider s