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As Director of the Centre for Industrial Sustainability at the
University of Cambridge, Professor Steve Evans plays a central
role informing and influencing the UK’s transformation towards
a sustainable industrial system. We spoke with Andrew to get a
better understanding of his work and the industrial transition
afoot towards more sustainable operating models.
Professor Steve Evans
The shift to ‘product-service water themselves to make a Director of Research in Industrial
Sustainability, Cambridge University (UK)
systems’, or ‘servitisation’, greater impact. The evidence
will fundamentally disrupt is very clear that using less
the business model of many energy, materials and water energy or water in your business
manufacturing firms. Will this can increase profitability, but it for example, before moving on
shift lead to greater quality needs companies to use their to more complicated things
and lifespan of products, or brains rather than their wallets like ‘how to find a benign
merely exacerbate waste? to solve problems. substitute material for one of
my components?
The shift is potentially neutral. Where once sustainable
It can be done poorly, but the manufacturing was seen as Resource scarcity and
forces at work mean that a an expensive endeavour for higher costs for energy and
shift to selling services is more manufacturers, something waste disposal will shift
likely to be profitable and that was “nice to have”, it’s manufacturing value creation
environmentally sound. For increasingly recognised as a to new models. What role
example, servitisation means business imperative. How do will the circular economy in
that a company gets their you ensure that sustainability particular have in ensuring
product back when you finish is effectively embedded at the both sustainability and
with it and that should improve core of businesses with often economic longevity?
recyclability. unswustainable foundations?
The Circular Economy is
We have seen in recent years The answer to this question one path that can take
an intensifying consumer has two main dimensions – many organisations towards
pull for eco-products. How is management systems, and a sustainability. It can shift cost
swwustainable manufacturing set of actions. There are various structures and effectively lower
responding to this challenge management systems to long term material costs while
while maintaining economic embed sustainability practices, increasing profits. It does,
sensibilities? from deploying KPIs in standard however, reduce total cost by
performance management, significantly reducing material
There are many sustainability through to creating a costs while increasing labour
actions and the outcomes senior board role of ‘ Chief costs, so it is not a trivial change
visible to consumers, such as Sustainability Officer’ to foster in the short term and should
using benign materials, using accountability and establish not be undertaken without
fewer materials, and bringing a constant sustainability due consideration. In the long-
our materials back. However, presence. The second term, the Circular Economy
there is so much that can be dimension, action, can be more can significantly build business
done that will remain invisible overwhelming, particularly for resilience. Having access to your
to consumers. Most pollution businesses and leaders that are own source of raw materials – in
happens well before consumers relatively new to sustainability. the form of your old products
ever receive a product, with It’s easy to be overwhelmed coming back to you – might
the exception being energy- by the information out there; seem like an operational and
consuming products like cars. turn to businesses and trusted logistical nightmare at the
Manufacturers are responsible partners with experience to outset, but it greatly reduces
for reducing their own energy guide your process. Start with your exposure to global material
use, buying cleaner energy, problems that worry you, that flows, the importance of which
and wasting less materials and pay back – how to use less has been exemplified by the
ongoing pandemic.Dr Stefanos Fotiou, Director, Environment & Development Division, United Nations Dr Stefanos Fotiou is responsible for the planning and implementation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s work on natural resources management, climate change, sustainable urban development, and the green economy. From decarbonisation through to the cities of the future, we sat down with Stefanos to sharpen our approach to the epidemic political and industrial challenges that threaten our sustainability outlook.
A Sharper Vision for
a Cleaner Future
The developed world has The failure to decarbonise Air pollution is both a Climate action has
traditionally created a is caused not by economic tangible and daily impact traditionally been seen
sharp division between barriers but by vested on human wellbeing felt as the developed world’s
the urban and the natural corporate interests and in cities across the world, luxury, but the developing
realm. With urbanisation political inertia. How do and a sign that earth’s world’s burden. How
and environmental we overcome political lungs are choking on can we ensure that
degradation closely and corporate barriers to greenhouse gas emissions. climate action does
linked, how can we ensure a critical mass of How can we both reduce not unjustly reinforce
ensure the cities of the climate action is achieved? air pollution and leverage developing nations’
future work in synthesis, its tangibility for broader economic disadvantage,
not antithesis, with the The UN Secretary General climate awareness? while recognising that
ecosystems they inhabit? has recently outlined these countries will
specific measures that The causes of air pollution be most affected by
We have recently published can ensure a critical mass and the sources of pollution climate changes?
in UNESCAP the “Future of climate action. These vary among various
of Asian and the Pacific
Cities” report which outlines include to cancel all global countries and geographical The international framework
pathways for sustainable coal projects in the pipeline, areas. Our study shows for of climate negotiations
urbanisation. The report end coal plant financing example that in Thailand recognises the principle of
makes the case for four & shift investment to and other countries in the common but differentiated
priorities to realize a renewable energy projects region, forest fires and responsibility. This principle,
sustainable urban future in and jump-start a global agricultural fires are a big and the way that is applied,
Asia and the Pacific, each of
effort to a just transition. source of pollutants. Internal can ensure a fair transition
which contain specific policy
pathways (15 pathways in In addition, putting a fair combustion vehicles are also to carbon neutral economy.
total). A sustainable future price on coal and applying responsible for a big part While the practical
occurs when planning lays widely the polluters pay of air pollution alongside application of this principle
a foundation; resilience principle are measures that energy generation from requires set standards and
guards against future risk; are very much needed. fossil fuels and industrial reference dates it is still
smart cities deploy the a guiding principle. The
In the UNESCAP we’ve activity. To respond to this
best technology for the
job; and financing tools showed with our analytical multi-dimensional problem, Paris agreement has also
help pay for it all. Getting work that such measures we need a set of solutions established a mechanism
these essentials right in create economic and that are targeting three for Loss and Damages.
cities today is vital in order social co-benefits beyond categories of measures: The so-called Warsaw
to adapt to the demands the environmental ones. Conventional emission International Mechanism for
of tomorrow. When it Using this evidence during controls focusing on Loss and Damage promotes
comes to the synthesis of
urban development and policy making will help emissions that lead to the the implementation of
ecosystems let me make to overcome a number of formation of fine particulate approaches to address loss
reference to the one of the behavioral and institutional matter (PM2.5). Further and damage associated with
15 pathways of the report barriers. I also believe that air-quality measures for climate change impacts, in a
namely the “use of nature- greater accountability of reducing emissions that comprehensive, integrated
based solutions and resilient all stakeholders will result lead to the formation of and coherent manner. The
infrastructure in integrated
in better climate action. PM2.5 and are not yet major mechanism is established
urban and climate change
planning”. There are a components of clean air under the United Nations
number of concrete actions policies in many parts of Framework Convention on
that cities can implement the region. And measures Climate Change to assist
on linking urbanization with contributing to development developing countries that
ecosystems such as the: priority goals with benefits are particularly vulnerable
- Development of for air quality. Such to the adverse effects
constructed wetlands for
contaminant remediation measures include but are of climate change by:
and maintaining not limited to the following:- - Enhancing knowledge
ecosystem services. - Strengthen emission and understanding of
- Large scale application standards for road vehicles comprehensive risk
of urban agroforestry to - Strengthen industrial management approaches to
address challenges of land process emissions standards address loss and damage
tenure, health, food security
and unemployment. - Better management of - Strengthening dialogue,
- Rehabilitating mangroves agricultural crop residues coordination, coherence
to protect coastlines and - Prevent forest and peatland and synergies among
island biodiversity in fires Promote more efficient relevant stakeholders
coastal and island cities rice production practices - Enhancing action
- Use of combined - Increase electrification and support, including
natural and engineered
of transport while at the finance, technology and
infrastructure for water
management. same time replacing capacity-building.
fossil fuel energy sources
with renewable ones.Charting a New Path to Progress
The ongoing pandemic has had a consequential impact on all sectors of the
national economy, but perhaps none more than the airline industry. As Group
Executive, Government, Industry, International, Sustainability at QANTAS
Airways, Andrew has visibility over the disruption that has unfolded and the
potential for sustainable change moving forward. We sat down with Andrew
to discuss what is on the horizon for the nation’s carrier.
Andrew Parker, Group Executive, Government, Industry, International, Sustainability
Qantas Airways
You witnessed first-hand the devastation that group’s activities, and this has stood us in good
crises can wreak on industries dependent stead during this period.
on the global movement of people. How did
Qantas respond to the challenge, and how will Qantas was very quick to recognise the impact on
COVID shape the way businesses think about our business and to take the necessary steps to
risk? reduce operating costs in recognition of the near
total collapse in revenues. We engaged with all
The aviation industry has experience in managing stakeholder groups, employees, supply partners,
and reacting to risk. Whilst COVID has certainly lenders, the government and our customers
been one of the biggest challenges the broader to introduce measures to preserve cash to give
community and airlines have experienced in the the groups flying businesses their best chance
last 100 years, it isn’t the first crisis and won’t be of survival over what has continued to be an
the last. We have in place a robus Risk Governance everchanging and unknown time frame.
framework that is consistent across all of theSadly, we had to stand down over 25,000 of resume full flying services, we expect you to be
our employees in the first phase, reduce overall doing this more sustainably and not return to the
numbers by a minimum of 8500, raise capital from ways of the past”. For Qantas, this is not optional
the market to fund ongoing cash flow, and talk to - it’s a fundamental part of our post COVID flying
our suppliers to seek deferred payment terms. strategy. We are determined to make progress on
These are very significant changes to a business the development of SAF production in Australia,
based around its people. As borders slowly start to expand our carbon offset options for customers
opening again we will rebuild the business in a and to introduce operational and technology
smarter way. We know the travel experience will be improvements that reduce our carbon footprint.
different post COVID but we believe Qantas is well
positioned to meet the needs and expectations of Whilst investors are leading the pressure for
its customers. airlines to clearly set emissions reductions
pathways and targets, they are not lone voices.
Aviation produces around 2 per cent of all Our customer engagement research continues to
global CO2 emissions. How has Qantas flag that customers will choose businesses with a
responded to the challenge of committing to clearly demonstrated sustainability plan over one
real emissions reductions in an industry reliant which is vague in its targets and commitments.
on fuel emissions? Our employees also insist we take action and view
this as a fundamental component of our brand and
Reducing our impact on the environment is in their choice of employer. In summary, not only
one of the core pillars of the Qantas Strategy. is it the right thing to do, but it makes complete
We recognise that we must demonstrate a business sense to continue to emphasise and drive
clear focused plan that delivers a tangible and our sustainability initiatives.
measurable pathway to real emissions reductions
over time. We have taken a number of industry What are some of the lessons and
leading initiatives including being the second opportunities you see coming out of Qantas’
airline in the world to adopt a net zero emissions Fly Carbon Neutral program?
target for 2050, committed $50m over the next 10
years to support the development of a sustainable The Qantas Fly Carbon Neutral program has
aviation fuel ( SAF ) industry and are exploring been running for over 10 years and is one of
with our aircraft and engine suppliers new low the most successful airline consumer emissions
emission technologies including hybrid electric offsetting programs in the world. Up to 10% of our
and hydrogen powered aircraft. passengers who directly book their flights with us
choose to offset their flying. As this is only 50% of
Qantas Group joined the Climate Active 100+ the passengers we carry (the rest book their flights
coalition and was an early adopter of both the through agents) we are expanding the offering
Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures to our agency partners in 2021. Despite the
(TCFD) and of the Carbon Offset Reduction significant reduction in flying we are really pleased
Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). These to see that the 10% take up has been maintained
measures are all designed to track and measure, and slightly increased over the last 12 months
on a consistent basis, real emissions reductions which demonstrates our passengers value the
and we believe will be important to demonstrate program and want to participate in it.
to our stakeholders our real progress in reducing
our emissions. We believe we can do more however and would
Over the next year we plan to develop interim like to see that take up closer to 50% across the
targets to chart a clear path to our net zero Qantas and Jetstar brands. The challenge is
emissions 2050 goal and embed sustainability in always to better communicate the program to our
all key business decision making. passengers. Many are still not clear what a carbon
offset is and how it benefits the environment
How can we ensure that the COVID recovery and also how little the cost is to offset your flight.
emphasises sustainability imperatives? Offsetting the cost of a Sydney / Melbourne return
flight costs less than the price of a cup of coffee.
One of the most common statements I hear from
investors, employees and customers is “when youEVENT SCHEDULE · DAY ONE TUESDAY, 16 MARCH 2021
08:30 Registration, Refreshments & Networking
09:00 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN CLAIRE FERRES MILES
The Challenges & Opportunities Reshaping Retail Chief Executive Officer Sustainability Victoria
09:10 GLOBAL KEYNOTE KEVIN RABINOVITCH
Mars Inc: A New Perspective on Sustainability Global Vice President, Sustainability Mars (USA)
09:35 OUTLOOK SESSION RICCARDO RIZZI
Business Imperatives: Defining Your Sustainability Agenda Director Sustainability IFM, Energy and
Climate’s primacy as a mainstream political and economic issue is challenging businesses to Sustainability Services, Australia
reconceive established operating models. This session sets the tone for the Summit, as we Jones Lang LaSalle
discuss the rising influence of sustainability practice over the corporate agenda. We will consider MARGARET STUART
how corporations are navigating an increasingly hostile climate debate and uncover whether Head of Corporate and External Relations Nestlé
extreme ideas about sustainability are as popular in the real world as they are on Twitter. ROGER SHARP
Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer
Bupa Australia
10:25 Morning Refreshments & Networking
ASHLEIGH GAY
11:00 SPONSOR KEYNOTE
Head of Sustainability Leadership
What Does Sustainability Leadership Look Like? A Conversation We Need to Have
Edge Environment
11:15 LEADERSHIP SESSION DAVID INALL
The Cost of Consumption: Aligning Sustainability and Business Objectives Chief Executive Officer Australian Dairy Farmers
Is it possible to wholeheartedly pursue a sustainability agenda without cannibalizing JANETTE O’NEILL
your organisation’s profitability? This session addresses the seemingly contradictory Group Head of Sustainability QBE Insurance
responsibilities of fueling growth through consumption while committing to ELOISE BISHOP
sustainable practice. We’ll hear how this dialogue plays out at the Board level, and Head of Sustainability
see first-hand what courageous leadership looks like in sustainability. Country Road Group & David Jones
DAVID COLEMAN
Country Representative TK’Blue Agency
12:05 NATIONAL KEYNOTE ANDREW PARKER
Sustainable flying post COVID: the Qantas plan Group Executive, Government, Industry,
International, Sustainability Qantas
12:30 Lunch and Networking
DAVID BENATTAR
13:40 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
Sustainability at the Core: Shaping a Collective Response to Climate Crisis Chief Sustainability Officer
The Warehouse Group (NZ
14:05 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SESSION KIERA FLYNN
Towards Transparency: Forging a Credible Path to Progress Sustainability Manager L’Oreal Australia
Today’s business climate is embroiled by heightened transparency. From severe reputational damage FIONA LAWRIE
to litigation emerging as a credible threat, climate-orientated financial disclosure has been cast into the Sustainability and Aboriginal Affairs Manager
light. In this session, we’ll hear from leading experts on how your organisation can measure and report Wesfarmers
on systematic climate risks, and ultimately develop and implement actionable business responses. REBECCA JINKS
Head of Sustainability Cushman & Wakefield
14:50 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
15:15 INDUSTRY KEYNOTE SUSAN MIZRAHI
Infusing Sustainability at the Business Core Chief Sustainability Officer Australia Post
15:40 CULTURE AND STRATEGY SESSION
Cultures Uncovered: Unleashing the Power of People JAANA QUAINTANCE-JAMES
To truly infuse sustainability at the heart of your organisation, employees must align with - and Chief Sustainability Officer
unite behind - a shared corporate vision. But how do you build sustainability as a genuine Global Fashion Group
commitment, rather than a scripted response to market forces? In this session, we’ll discuss the RUBY DIAZ
psychology behind culture, unpack the tools and strategies that enable constructive dialogue, Manager Environmental Sustainability Linfox
and hear what it takes to live and breathe sustainability as an anchor of corporate identity. KATHRYN FRANKLIN
Sustainability Manager Coles
VANESSA WRIGHT
16:30 GLOBAL KEYNOTE
Vice President, Global Sustainability
Stepping Up Action on Sustainability
Pernod Ricard (FR)
PROFESSOR STEVE EVANS
16:55 VISIONARY KEYNOTE
Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability
Scaling Up Innovation for a Sustainable Future
University of Cambridge (UK)
CLAIRE FERRES MILES
17:15 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Chief Executive Officer Sustainability Victoria
17:20 Close of Day OneEVENT SCHEDULE · DAY TWO WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH 2021
08:40 Registration, Refreshments & Networking
9:05 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN
Chief Executive Officer
Business Council for Sustainable
Development Australia
09:10 GLOBAL KEYNOTE INTERVIEW DANIELLA FOSTER
Planning Ahead: A New Lease on Sustainability Vice President & Global Head of Public Affairs
and Sustainability Consumer Health
Bayer (USA)
09:35 CONSUMER SESSION SARAH CLARKE
Advocacy at Scale: Influencing the Social Agenda Group General Manager, Sustainability and Reputation
Sustainability is on the consumer mind. We are holding ourselves and the brands that Mirvac
represent us to higher levels of accountability. But creating a lasting impression on RYAN SWENSON
consumers and permanently shifting behaviour remains a considerable challenge. Head of Sustainable Development
In this session, we will discuss the ways in which businesses are educating and Officeworks
influencing consumers to make more sustainable, ethical purchasing decisions. SALLY TOWNSEND
Head of Sustainability
Blackmores
10:25 NATIONAL KEYNOTE AMANDA BANFIELD
Growth vs. Impact: Gaining buy-in from the Board Chief Executive Officer
Nando’s Australia & New Zealand
10:50 Morning Refreshments & Networking
11:30 PARTNERSHIP SESSION KATE FORBES
Allied for Advantage: A Collaborative Response to Shared Challenges Director, Innovation
Any individual organisation has only so much influence over the global carbon footprint. A Aesop
collective response is required to elevate meaningful yet isolated impacts into outcomes of HELEN MILLICER
greater significance. In this session, we’ll observe that the sustainability journey is better not Manager ANZPAC Plastic s Pact
walked alone; uncovering how companies can effectively align behind shared suppliers and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation
end-consumer to reform business practices and deliver CSR initiatives of substantial value. RICK LAMBELL
Head of Sustainable Development
Kmart Group
12:20 HEADLINE KEYNOTE DR STEFANOS FOTIOU
Thinking beyond Carbon Offsetting how Business can Adapting to a long-term approach to Director, Environment and Development Division
managing climate risk United Nations (TH)
12:45 Lunch & Networking
14:00 SUPPLY CHAIN SESSION TROY POWELL
Carving New Pathways: Ushering in a New Era of Supply Head of Sustainability
As the dimensions of sustainability shift, businesses are reexamining and reengineering Orica
their supply pathways to create long-term value while mitigating regulatory, operational and JEREMY GOODMAN
financial risks. The complexity of this task is not easily overstated. In this session, our panelists Director, Supply Chain
will candidly confront the reality of building supply chains for a sustainable future. Carnival Australia
LYNETTE RYAN
Head of Sustainability
SunRice
CHRIS HANCOCK
Enterprise Growth Leader
Bill Identity
14:50 JOINT KEYNOTE SIOBHAN LEACH
Sustainability in health care during a pandemic Group Sustainability Officer
Ramsay Health Care
SUE PANUCCIO
National Environment Manager
Ramsay Health Care
15:20 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ANDREAS AHRENS
Adapting to a Sustainable Future: Transforming Traditional Business Models Head of Climate
Inter IKEA Group (SE)
15:45 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN
Chief Executive Officer
Business Council for Sustainable
Development Australia
16:00 Close of SummitDANIELLA FOSTER
Vice President & Global Head of Public created and implemented programs that positioned
Affairs & Sustainability, Consumer Health Hilton as the industry leader in sustainable travel
Bayer (USA) and tourism, launching its 2030 Goals agenda
and securing the top ranking on the Dow Jones
Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Sustainability Index among hospitality companies.
Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability
for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, Foster previously led global Corporate Affairs
she is responsible for embedding sustainability and Science Communications for the innovation
into the fabric of the divisional business model, hub of Mars, Incorporated. She also earned
including strategy and ambition development, valuable public-sector experience at the U.S.
implementation and impact stewardship. Department of State, where she held roles of
increasing responsibility and scope, and owned
This work focuses on empowering the the Department’s partnerships and social
transformation of everyday health for 100 million innovation agenda. She is passionate about social
people in underserved communities around the entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman
world by 2030 through health literacy programs, of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit
access strategies and planet-friendly packaging. she co-founded that provides scholarships and
A policy innovator and social entrepreneur, she mentoring to community college students.
has spent her career focused on actionable
innovation in the government, business and Foster is a board member of the United Nations
non-profit sectors. Foster has worked across Global Compact Network USA and the U.S.
sectors leading initiatives to develop new brands Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as
and categories, grow small businesses, connect a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition
entrepreneurs to global supply chains, develop Education’s Youth Skills and Innovation Commission.
youth job skills and accelerate innovation. She holds an M.A. in Social and Public Policy from
Georgetown University and a B.A. in Intercultural
Previously, Foster was the Vice President of Global Communications and Business from Pepperdine
Corporate Responsibility at Hilton, where she University.knows where we could end up next!”
PROFESSOR STEVE EVANS at the University of Cambridge, and leads research
Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability across many aspects of the transformation toward
Cambridge University a sustainable industrial system, he is also a visiting
Professor at the Royal College of Art. Steve has
Professor Steve Evans joined academia in 1988 after founded various cleantech start-ups. He has been
12 years in various industries. He has led the EPSRC Special Adviser to the House of Lords, as well as
Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Industrial holding many policy informing roles in the UK and
Sustainability bring together Cambridge, Cranfield, globally. In 2019, Steve was recognised by his peers
Loughborough & Imperial College. He has led over for academic excellence by his election as Member
£40m in grant research including the UKs 1st grant of Academia Europaea. Steve is particularly proud
studying how multi-disciplinary teams innovate, and of his students who include two current female
the 1st grant in sustainable business models and PVCs and the UKs first female Head of a Business
what we now call Circular Economy (in 1995). Steve School. He is a father of two and a black belt at judo.
is Director of the Centre for Industrial Sustainability
VANESSA WRIGHT Director for Chivas Brothers, the Scotch Whisky
Vice President, Global Sustainability and Gin business. During her career, she has also
Pernod Ricard (FR) worked for a number of luxury and food & drink
consultancies and spent 5 years as a Senior Press
Appointed to Pernod Ricard HQ in August 2017, Officer for The National Farmers Union. Vanessa has
Vanessa is responsible for the creation and global been awarded The Cambridge Institute Business
implementation of the Group’s new 2030 ‘Good Sustainability Management Certification. She is a
Times from a Good Place’ Sustainability strategy Master of the Keepers of the Quaich, a Liveryman
Before joining the HQ, she held the position of for the Worshipful Company of Distillers and is
Global Communications Director for Martell Mumm a past Chairman of The Benevolent, the industry
Perrier-Jouët and prior to this, she spent 17 years charity. She is an experienced scuba diver and has a
in a number of Communications roles in the UK for passion for protection of the sea and environment.
Pernod Ricard, including Global Communications
ANDREAS AHRENS He also leads the connected strategic initiative
Head of Climate to secure that IKEA develop the organisation to
Inter IKEA Group (SE) meet the set strategic commitments and targets
to become climate positive by 2030 by reducing
Andreas Ahrens, MSc in Engineering, leads the more greenhouse gas emissions than the IKEA
climate agenda for Inter IKEA Group (the IKEA value chain emits, while growing the IKEA
franchisor) and the full IKEA value-chain – from raw business. He has previously worked extensively
material extraction to product end-of-life. He is with sustainability integration into both product
the main spokesperson for climate – internally and development and supply chain management, with
externally – for the total climate agenda at IKEA. special focus on climate and circular economy.DR STEFANOS FOTIOU as ideating and steering analytical work in the
Director, Environment & Development Division substantive areas of his responsibility. Prior to this
United Nations (TH) he worked for 10 years in the UN Environment
Programme in various roles in the Economy
Dr. Stefanos Fotiou is the Director of the Division and in the Asia-Pacific office. Before
Environment and Development Division in the joining the UN, he had worked for the private sector
United Nations ESCAP. Stefanos is responsible for and academia on issues of regional sustainable
the planning and implementation of the UN ESCAP development. Throughout his career, Stefanos
work on natural resources management, climate has taken leading roles in international fora, has
change, sustainable urban development, green conceptualised and led the development of
economy as well as for the overall coordination of regional and national strategies on environment
the follow up and review of the 2030 Agenda and and sustainable development and his work has
the SDGs. Highlights of his work in his current post been published and referenced. He holds a
include successfully leading intergovernmental PhD in Natural Resource Economics, a Master of
negotiations resulting in specific normative Science in Information Systems, and a Master of
outcomes, establishing new initiatives on technical Science in Forestry and Natural Environment.
cooperation and capacity development as well
KEVIN RABINOVITCH impact for Mars’ entire value chain and the
Global VP Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer translation of external environmental science
Mars (USA) into policy and strategy for the business.
Kevin Rabinovitch is the Global VP Sustainability Externally, among other roles, Kevin helps lead the
and Chief Climate Officer for Mars, Incorporated. CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action, the High
In his role his team leads the corporate strategy Value Ecosystem pillar of OP2B and frequently
for the Healthy Planet portion of Mars’ Sustainable speaks externally on behalf of Mars’ sustainability
in A Generation Plan. This covers not just their program. He has been with Mars for 27 years,
carbon, water and land targets but associated 14 years in sustainability and the first 13 in R&D
policies and external engagement with expert functions of multiple Mars business segments in
stakeholders. This includes directly managing a the U.S. and Europe specializing in technology
global portfolio of renewable energy projects. development, scale up and intellectual property.
His team leads the assessment of environmental
AMANDA BANFIELD to halve the impact of a Nando’s meal by 2030. In her
Chief Executive Officer previous role as President Mondelez Australia, New
Nando’s Australia & New Zealand Zealand & Japan she championed sustainability,
including recently signing a renewable electricity
Amanda has over 30 years experience in the food PPA with the City of Melbourne, reducing emissions
industry. She’s passionate about growing people, from the Australian manufacturing of Cadbury
brands and business, and believes that businesses chocolate, The Natural Confectionery Company
have a vital leadership role to play in showing how and Pascall lollies by 83% and shrinking Mondelez’
this can be achieved sustainably and equitably. carbon footprint by 40,000 tonnes per year. As
Deputy Chair of the Australian Food & Grocery
Since joining Nando’s as CEO in July 2020, Amanda Council, Amanda has also focused on reducing the
has been working with the team to accelerate and industry’s impact particularly relating to packaging.
advance Nando’s sustainability agenda, committing
ANDREW PARKER & Transport Forum. Before Qantas, Andrew
Group Executive, Government, Industry, was Senior Vice President – Public, International,
International, Sustainability Industry, Environment Affairs at Emirates, based
Qantas Airways in Dubai. Andrew was previously the founder and
Managing Director of a large public affairs firm that
Andrew manages the Group’s government, industry, was acquired by the Ogilvy Group in 2001. He has
public policy, regulatory, international affairs and also been a press secretary and senior political
sustainability worldwide. Andrew is a board member adviser to various Australian political leaders and
of the peak advocacy group for airlines in the region Ministers and worked as a journalist in newspapers
– Airlines for Australia New Zealand (A4ANZ) – and is and television in Australia, the US and UK. He is
also a board member of IATA’s industry committee Chairman of the NSW Australia Day Council.
and an Advisory Board Member of the Tourism
KATHRYN FRANKLIN Before joining Coles, Kathryn was a Director at EY
Head of Sustainability Reporting and Engagement (and previously NetBalance) in the sustainability
Coles Group strategy and reporting team, working with
clients to identify their material sustainability
Kathryn joined Coles Group in July 2017. She has issues, developing strategies to respond to these
responsibility for supporting the development issues and preparing sustainability reports and
of Group-wide sustainability strategy, driving disclosures. Prior to her consulting work, Kathryn
sustainability reporting and disclosures, and had senior sustainability and corporate affairs roles
engaging with internal and external stakeholders, in the energy, retail and architecture sectors.
including ESG analysts and investors.SUSAN MIZRAHI sectors. Susan has particular expertise in business
Chief Sustainability Officer human rights obligations, sustainable supply chains,
Australia Post forced and child labour, and the China-Tibet issue.
She is skilled in strategy, communications, public
Susan Mizrahi is a senior sustainability strategist policy and advocacy, and is actively committed to
and has some 20 years’ experience working in Asia, advancing the UN Global Compact principles and
Europe, North America, as well as domestically, on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Susan is
international, business and human rights issues. the Chief Sustainability Officer at Australia Post
She is committed to leading positive, systemic and acts as Chair of the London Benchmarking
change on social and environmental issues and has Group. She is also a member of the UN Global
achieved this through working collaboratively across Compact Human Rights Leadership Group and
and within the private, public and not-for-profit GCNA’s Modern Slavery Community of Practice.
DAVID BENATTAR Group, David was CEO of Hyperbolic – a New
Chief Sustainability Officer York based digital agency and innovation lab.
The Warehouse Group (NZ) There he led strategy and creative developments
for global brands and technology start-ups.
David is passionate about corporate social
David was appointed to the role of Chief Experience responsibility and sustainable development, with
Officer in 2016 and most recently the newly created expertise spanning both corporate and non-profit
role of Chief Sustainability Officer in 2018 for The organisations. He is an advisory board member
Warehouse Group. He comes from an international of the New Zealand Sustainable Board Council. In
background of developing innovative marketing his role at The Warehouse Group, David oversees
solutions for global brands and retailers such as the transformation the Group’s engagement
Sears, Kmart, Sephora, L’Oréal and The Estée methods to deliver on the TWG vision of building
Lauder Companies. Prior to joining The Warehouse a sustainable and flourishing New Zealand.
TROY POWELL competitive advantage by capturing the value
Head of Sustainability between sustainability and business strategies to
Orica achieve cost savings, improved culture, enhanced
brand and reputation, product differentiation
Troy Powell was appointed to his current role and customer outcomes. He truly believes in the
of Head of Sustainability at Orica in February potential for digital solutions to enable positive
2019. He joined after six years with Telstra, and social and environmental impact, and is currently
has compiled over 20 years’ experience across a student mentor with The Smith Family and
industry and consulting reinforcing a career as serves on the Green Building Council of Australia
a customer-centric, entrepreneurial and high Expert Reference Panel for Climate Resilience.
achieving sustainability leader. He creates
RICK LAMBELL part of Wesfarmers Group), with a focus on policy,
Head of Sustainable Development strategy, partnership development and program
Kmart Group management in relation to human rights (living
wage, modern slavery, women’s empowerment),
Rick is a sustainable development specialist with environment (materials, waste, water and
over 15 years’ experience in research, teaching, chemicals) and circular economy. He is passionate
management consulting and corporate sustainability about the role that inclusive and responsible
roles. He currently leads the development and businesses can play in achieving poverty
implementation of Kmart Group’s sustainable alleviation and sustainable development goals.
development program (Kmart, Target and Catch -
ROGER SHARP He has significant strategic communications, public
Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs affairs, media and external relations experience
Officer, Australia & New Zealand across multiple sectors and geographies.
Bupa He has a strong track record of building both
highly effective teams and corporate reputation,
Roger Sharp joined Bupa Australia and New having spent the past decade in roles with the
Zealand’s executive leadership team as the Victorian Government’s Department of Health
Director of Corporate Affairs in February 2019. and Human Services, Treasury Wine Estates and
Roger was formerly General Manager of Cadbury. Prior to this he was a Special Adviser
Corporate Affairs for Bupa Asia Pacific from to both the Secretary of State for Trade and
2010-2012 and was instrumental in the launch of Industry and the Secretary of State of Culture,
the Bupa brand in Australia and New Zealand. Media and Sport in the British Government.SARAH CLARKE sectors and industries, including property, oil
Group General Manager, Sustainability & Reputation and gas, public transport, and social policy. Sarah
Mirvac received a Master of Arts (Professional & Applied
Ethics) from the University of Melbourne, is a
Sarah leads the Mirvac sustainability strategy, This graduate of the McKinsey Executive Leadership
Changes Everything, and is the Deputy Chair of program, the Prince of Wales Business &
government agencies, Cladding Safety Victoria Sustainability Leadership program from the
and Sustainability Victoria. She has deep public University of Cambridge, and holds a Bachelor of
affairs and sustainability experience across multiple Arts (Hons, English) from James Cook University.
SIOBHAN LEACH three sustainability pillars of: caring for our
Group Sustainability Officer people, caring for our planet and caring for our
Ramsay Health Care community. Siobhan has worked in sustainability
and environmental management for over 20 years
Siobhan Leach joined global health care provider, and has a wide range of experience in sustainability
Ramsay Health Care, in 2020 as the Group strategy, reporting and governance. Siobhan is
Sustainability Officer. Working with the global excited to be working in the health care sector at
sustainability leads, Siobhan’s role is to deliver this challenging time helping to deliver stronger
the Ramsay Cares sustainability strategy across communities, healthier people and a thriving planet.
SUE PANUCCIO in organisation management, and her varied roles
National Environment Manager including hospital CEO and key roles in Corporate
Ramsay Health Care and Community Services, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Project Management provide
Sue Panuccio is the National Environment Manager her with a unique perspective and adaptability.
for Ramsay Health Care Australia. This role supports Her passion for sustainability and the environment
72 hospitals and health care facilities across is also evident in the eco-accommodation retreat
Australia. During her short time in this role, she she co-owns and manages. The retreat was one
initiated the establishment of an Environmental of the first such sites in Queensland to achieve
Sustainability Fund enabling individual facilities globally recognised advanced eco certification.
to seek funding for and to progress sustainable She has created a gazetted private nature
projects. She was also the instigator of a national refuge on her property and is part of the Koala
initiative to ban a range of single use plastics items Conservation and Land for Wildlife programs.
and converting to more sustainable options. This is She spends much of her spare time exploring
estimated to include over 24 million items per year, incredible natural places in Australia and overseas.
Sue has over 20 years experience in senior roles
ANDREW PETERSEN
CEO
Business Council for Sustainable
Development Australia He has been a qualified environmental and
planning litigation practitioner and policy advisor
Andrew has over 25 years’ environmental and with roles at Sydney City Council and holding
planning law and policy experience as well as the position of Partner at Gadens Lawyers and
10 years at a CEO and Director level in the not- PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he was also one
for-profit sector initiating and driving systems of the founders of the PricewaterhouseCoopers
change in policy and sustainable development Sustainability & Climate Change practice.
through project design and delivery.
CLAIRE FERRES MILES Claire is passionate about leading teams to achieve
Chief Executive Officer public value, positive impact and deliver tangible
Sustainability Victoria outcomes for our community, with significant
achievements in affordable housing, sustainability,
Claire was appointed CEO Sustainability Victoria transport and planning - to ensure our future is one
in November 2019 and was previously City of of social, economic and environmental prosperity.
Melbourne’s Director City Strategy and Place.
Claire is an optimistic leader driven by curiosity She has a Master of Transport, a Master of Traffic,
and purpose. She was appointed as Chair of Place a Bachelor of Planning & Design with majors
Leaders Asia Pacific in December 2020, and has held in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
executive roles in Transport for London, Victorian and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of
Government, Local Government, and in the private Company Directors and IPAA Integrity.She has
sector. Claire is highly regarded for her collaborative created a gazetted private nature refuge on her
leadership, authentic community engagement and property and is part of the Koala Conservation
innovative partnerships, and has been recognised and Land for Wildlife programs. She spends
as an IPAA Victorian Fellow (2019) and a ‘Top 50 much of her spare time exploring incredible
Woman in the Victorian Public Sector’ (2017). natural places in Australia and overseas.FIONA LAWRIE studies at Liaoning University, Shenyang, and the
Sustainability & Aboriginal Affairs Manager Political University of Taiwan. From 2013-2015 Fiona
Wesfarmers was the Executive Director of the Australia-China
Youth Dialogue, the preeminent track two dialogue
Fiona Lawrie is the Sustainability and Indigenous for emerging Australian and Chinese leaders. Fiona
Affairs Manager with Wesfarmers. Fiona has was a delegate on the first and second Australia-
a thorough understanding of the complex China High Level Dialogue co-chaired by the
environmental and social risks facing large Hon Peter Costello and frequently speaks on the
corporations and has experience managing these topic of Sino-Australian relations. Prior to joining
issues across complex supply chains. Fiona holds a Wesfarmers Fiona worked on water projects in
Bachelor of Arts majoring in international relations China for a number of years, and held commercial
from the University of Melbourne and a Master roles with ANZ. In 2013 Fiona was recognised by
of Environmental Management and Corporate the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper
Sustainability from Monash University. Fiona speaks and has spoken at several World Economic
Mandarin fluently having completed her Chinese Forum meetings on the topic of sustainability.
JANETTE O’NEILL sustainability, transformation and HR. She has
Group Head of Sustainability worked for global companies including Andersen
QBE Insurance Consulting, PwC and NAB. Janette is currently
on the Prince of Wales Accounting4Sustainability
Janette joined QBE in 2017 to establish and expert panel and the Arise Leadership Circle.
lead their global sustainability function. Her She is a non-executive director of the PwC
career started in strategy consulting and she Foundation and a board member of the UNEP
has worked in several countries as a consultant Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI).
and in senior leader roles related to strategy,
JAANA QUAINTANCE-JAMES breaking way for customers to shop by their
Chief Sustainability Officer sustainability values, and the #whomademyclothes
Global Fashion Group documentary for Fashion Revolution 2019. In her
role she draws on developing and implementing
Chief Sustainability Officer of Global Fashion Group, change programs that deliver sustainability
parent company of the ICONIC and three other and ethical sourcing objectives. She has strong
internet retailers globally. A member of the global expertise in internal and external stakeholder
executive team Jaana is responsible for integrating engagement and a comprehensive knowledge of
sustainability into all elements of the business’ both the issues on the ground and how to drive
operations across 17 countries and execution of forward long-lasting change. Jaana has a Master
the global sustainability strategy. Drawing on 15 of Arts in Organisations and Social Change from
years’ experience in multi-category retail, prior to the City University of London specialising in
being promoted to GFG, Jaana led THE ICONIC’s Corporate Social Responsibility and a Bachelor of
sustainability agenda and was responsible for Arts in International Relations & Social Policy from
delivery of THE ICONIC Considered, a ground- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
ELOISE BISHOP Group brands, including their work with suppliers,
Head of Sustainability partners and customers across eight key areas:
David Jones & Country Road Group ethical trade, sustainable farming and sourcing of
raw materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction,
As Head of Sustainability for David Jones and water stewardship, social development, health and
Country Road Group, Eloise leads the retailers’ wellness, and people and transformation. Eloise
Good Business Journey sustainability strategy. and her team work with suppliers to maintain high
This program embeds sustainability into every ethical and social standards in the supply chain and
aspect of the David Jones and Country Road to ensure the use of responsibly sourced fabrics.
RICCARDO RIZZI with the last 14 years in property. Earlier roles
Director Sustainability IFM, Energy & have been with the Australian Commonwealth
Sustainability Services, Australia government, Melbourne airport, environmental
Jones Lang LaSalle consultancies and industry. He has extensive
experience in environmental reporting, waste
Riccardo is the Head of Energy and Sustainability management, leasing negotiations, environmental
Australia for JLL. He leads a team of 30 people who compliance, environmental policy and remediation.
deliver environmental reporting and compliance, Riccardo leads high-performing teams that
energy efficiency projects and environmental consistently deliver an exceptional environmental
certification for a large cross-section of Australian service for clients. He does this by understanding his
corporations and government. Riccardo has 25 clients’ particular needs and operational constraints.
years’ experience in environmental management,DAVID INALL and advocacy at the most senior level, David has
Chief Executive Officer experience working with highly complex issues and
Australian Dairy Farmers is capable of balancing distinctly different needs.
Results-focused, and highly collaborative, he has
David Inall has 25 years of experience in leadership a proven record in multi-stakeholder engagement
roles in Australian and International agricultural including working with and for a Board. David also
peak bodies. Starting as a policy manager with the has extensive experience working with members,
NSW Dairy Farmers Association, he spent 6 years the broader industry and government on strategic
learning the policy and advocacy trade during a policy matters, including animal welfare and
period of industry deregulation. David has also sustainability as well as issues related to the federal
held the position of Chief Executive Officer with political strategy. With a passion for agriculture,
the Cattle Council of Australia (Canberra), and David believes his strong industry links and love
Livestock Export Manager (Asia & Australia) for Meat of livestock will assist in supporting the dairy
& Livestock Australia/Livecorp (Sydney). His career industry to seize upon future opportunities. David
experience has given him insight to state-based, has a Bachelor in agricultural science from the
national and international organisations, working University of Western Sydney and is a graduate of
on both the lobbying and levy-collecting sides. the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
With demonstrated leadership, policy management
KIERA FLYNN commitments will not just focus on their direct
Sustainability Manager impact. They will also tackle their indirect, extended
L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand impact, related for example to the activity of
suppliers and the use of products by consumers.
Kiera Flynn is a corporate affairs professional, L’Oréal will also demonstrate that companies can be
providing strategic planning and leading L’Oréal’s part of the solution to some of today’s most pressing
sustainability agenda, L’Oréal for the Future, an environmental and social challenges, contributing
overarching campaign to advance sustainable to change outside of their business model. With a
practices across all aspects of the business, for progressive mindset and a strong interest in current
the Australian market. Kiera will work with the affairs and public policy, Kiera’s work is centred
business to transform internal processes, develop around fostering relationships with internal and
strategic projects and partnerships to ensure L’Oréal external partners to deliver outstanding business
Australia’s contribution to the L’Oréal Group’s results that go beyond economic performance.
global sustainability commitments. L’Oréal’s new
RYAN SWENSON issues such as climate change, the transition to a
Head of Sustainable Development circular economy and more sustainable purchasing.
Officeworks Prior to this, Ryan was a Buying Manager for Global &
Responsible Sourcing, with a background in buying
Ryan is the Head of Sustainable Development at across various retail sectors. Ryan’s approach to
Officeworks, helping shape the company’s long term solving complex social and environmental issues
sustainability and responsible sourcing strategy, is to establish progressive partnerships, work
whilst supporting the business to achieve their collaboratively and think creatively. Being part of the
short term objectives. Ryan’s role includes leading solution is what motivates him each day. Ryan holds
Officeworks’ approach to upholding and respecting an MBA in Strategic Carbon Management, from the
human rights across their global goods and services University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and
supply chain, and their response to environmental a Bachelor of Business from Monash University.
KATE FORBES circular economy. In 2020 Aesop become a Certified
Director, Innovation B-Corporation, committed to Net Zero Emissions
Aesop by 2030 and released their 2030 “Commitment to
Life” Sustainability framework as part of the Natura
Kate is currently the Director of Innovation at Aesop. & co group. Kate is a non-executive director of
She has been with Aesop for more than 20 years the Aesop Foundation Board and holds a PhD in
working across various R&D, product, marketing Chemistry from the University of Melbourne.
and sustainability leadership roles. She is passionate
about embedding sustainability at the core of
product and packaging design and transitioning to a
REBECCA JINKS Rebecca was employed as an energy and
Head of Sustainability environmental consultant performing energy
Cushman & Wakefield audits, NABERS ratings and grant applications
for industrial and commercial clients. She has
Rebecca is a sustainability and CSR professional with also worked as a Senior Consultant with ACCSR
over 11 years’ ESG and sustainability experience designing and delivering corporate responsibility
working with commercial businesses, financial and sustainability solutions to Australia clients.
institutions, and government organisations. More recently, Rebecca sat on the United Nations
Rebecca is currently the Head of Sustainability for Association of Australia (Vic) Board, implementing
Cushman & Wakefield, located in Melbourne. the national vision locally as a climate change lead.
Rebecca joined Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) in
2012 as an environmental strategy coordinator Rebecca’s team is responsible for sustainability
on the National Australia Bank account and was compliance and corporate responsibility of Cushman
quickly promoted to the role of environmental & Wakefield clients and their own operations.
strategy advisor. Before Cushman & Wakefield,You can also read
