Greenfluence

Why is regeneration so important to our economy, and how do we truly integrate it? Laurie Lane-Zucker has spent over three decades exploring this question, and our relationship with nature. A pioneer in the field, Laurie founded Impact Entrepreneur , aglobal community of 70,000+ systems change-makers and one of the earlier B Corps, Hotfrog. Fundamental to his learnings is the impact economy struct...

What role, if any, should carbon offsets play in decarbonisation? We spoke to long-time social entrepreneur Tim Whitley , founder of Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty (COTAP.org) , who offered a broader human development perspective on this debated topic. COTAP sources and brings together funds from individuals in developed countries towards forestry projects in developing nations such as small-...

We spoke to Elaine Johnson who broke down how litigation can support vulnerable communities and peoples from the very evident and cascading effects of climate change. With the recent UN report of imminent threat of 1.5C overshoot, coupled with extractive fossil fuels practices and expansion, the work of her practice, Johnson Legal is as important as ever. Elaine explains planning and development a...

We spoke to Ingrid Burfurd of The Superpower Institute all about carbon markets, reform well overdue and one that Australia needs to have. Increased emissions link to externalities and our inability to price destruction of fossil fuels. Ingrid steps us through the journey... Australia's fall from carbon leader with the dismantled ETS, all the way to 2026, where she gives three huge reasons why the...

Toilet paper was never meant to be this sexy - that's until Who Gives A Crap came along! We had the privilege speaking to Bernie Wiley , Director of Sustainability at this iconic Aussie brand. Getting under the hood of the outward cheeky marketing unveiled a social enterprise integrating consumer preferences, transparency, and sustainability for more than a decade. WGAC's open source approach allo...

Can critical minerals really help us decarbonise or is theirpurpose far broader? Ian Hiscock , Principal at EnergyShift Institute gave us a deep dive into how they function. Our conversation explores its importance inglobal supply chain and geopolitics, including the ongoing Iran war. Listen on to learn: Why critical minerals are hugely interdependent onthe Strait of Hormuz A breakdown of metal va...

It is enlightening speaking to practitioners such as Michelle Maloney on Earth-centred governance, given the challenges facing human prosperity from extractive models and short-term thinking. A pioneer in the Earth-laws space, Michelle is the National Convenor and co-founded Australian Earths Laws Alliance (AELA) in 2012. A fundamental belief is better understanding how our living world works then...

AI is not a new phenomenon, but over the last four years, and it’s accessibility has reshaped how we operate. So, it’s not surprising that the processes and design for human interaction are as important as ever.  Just ask Myfanwy Wallwork , Head AI Governance, Learning and Development at UTS Human Technology Institute . As a senior leader in AI governance, executive education and organisational tr...

Kaushik Sridhar is not your typical ESG consultancy founder. From being an ex-tennis pro, kidnapped by Hezbollah and learning an adapting to four distinct cultures - his life experiences have cultivated a genuine resilience and perspective and honesty which is rare in the space. With over 20 years' experience in corporate sustainability, including experience in Evolution Mining, Regis Healthca...

The law and litigation in the climate space is fundamental. Decarbonisation is one aspect, but also as a lever to change behaviour of the most powerful public and private institutions. So, speaking with Jennifer Balding to kick off Season 9 was a privilege. Her work at ASIC to secure the first regulatory enforcement for greenwashing against listed companies in Australia was a game changer, but und...

What if the most impactful way to boost long-term productivity was nature? For too long Australia it’s been in crisis, we look at labour,interest rates, business efficiency – recently AI, all while exploiting loopholes and complacency with our broken environmental laws. In our first episode for 2026, Greenfluence partnered with Leon Wiesner from EnviroEducate to discuss the Environmental Protectio...

Our final episode release for 2025, saw us speak to a passionate changemaker and leader in circular and sustainability education, Lottie Dalziel , founder of Banish . Her inspiration actually started from a 2018 New Years Resolution (it clearly worked!) on doing better for the planet. Following this, Banish has established their Banish Recycling and Diversion Program (BRAD) helping diverting hard-...

There are many moving parts in the energy transition, more so from the Asian region. We spoke to Christina Ng , Co-Founder of Energy Shift Institute to help us understand the lay of the land, from the context of relevance of 1.5C and the role the Global South can play. As an experienced standard-setter, Christina also emphasises the importance of science-based standards and a rules-based approach...

We live in an ecosystem where there is strong distrust in sustainability while demand is stronger than ever. As CEO of Sustainable Choice Group, Kiarne Treacy knows this space better than most. Kiarne is passionate about authentic sustainability marketing, and leads initiatives that combat greenwashing and promote transparency. Sustainable Choice Group, a B Corp and ESG leader, helps businesses up...

What if we could change the impact make, in how we give and the work we do? In this episode, we spoke to Grace Adams who broke down the intruiging concept of effective altruism (EA) - growing in prominence with our desire for purpose in this increasingly confusing world. Premised on 'doing good better' - EA inherently acknowledges the scarcity of resources and time, using evidence, reasoni...

In today's episode, Vis spoke to Sharelle Polack, an agricultural and environmental scientist with over 30 years experience working in areas such as agriculture, food systems and sustainable land management. A theme Sharelle emphasised was the need for human's relationship with nature and acknowledging that we must think in cycles. Her strength as a systems thinker was evident discussing c...

For all that we talk about ESG and purposeful business, how many corporates and policymakers question the system on which its built - growth and GDP. Tom Foster is doing exceptional work to help us better understand alternate economic models, bring to life concepts of post-growth and Doughnut economics. In this era of polycrises where we have exploited our planetary boundaries, we need a reframe....

A brand new season of Greenfluence saw us talking about big questions that matter, and Australia's role. In a world marked by geopolitical turbulence, Luke Heilbuth is a critical and thoughtful thinker on using sustainability to navigate uncertainty. A former diplomat in Lebanon during the Arab Spring, he is now the CEO of BWD Strategic - an independent BCorp sustainability consultancy. Luke i...

For over a decade the EU has played a leading role in sustainability leadership and reporting. In Part 3 of our 'State of Play' series with &BLOOM , we explored the landscape with our resident expert Sydney Straver : Key EU regulations such as the  Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) ,   Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Navigating challenges and pushback...

ESG and Sustainable Finance has gone through a challenging period recently, and a fair bit of it has been driven based on policy in the United States. In Part 2, of our State of Play Special with &BLOOM explores trends in the US in 2025, notably: Potential cut in climate funding (Inflation Reduction Act) and how climate disclosures are negatively affected Response from businesses Implications...

Trying to keep track of sustainable finance but not sure where to start? Well we have teamed up with our friends at &BLOOM to deliver a State of Play: Sustainable Finance series covering four key jurisdictions: Australia/New Zealand, EU, US and Asia. For Part 1, we delve into Australia and New Zealand - looking into mandatory sustainability reporting, challenges, the industry and what to look...

A serial social entrepreneur, Tom Dawkins knows how to build and grow impact driven businesses. He co-founded StartSomeGood, a platform for to support social good projects/businesses with fundraising, education, community and partnerships. More recently, Tom and the team at LendForGood are solving the problem of the 'missing middle', by connecting enterprises to impact investors to access...

From shaping New York's cycling infrastructure in the 90's to teaching a pioneering university course on underground spaces - Antonia Cornaro's dedication to improving our urban landscapes is world class. Listen more about: Antonia's work on New York City's first cycling map and master plan in the 1990s Examples of underground energy solutions, such as district heating and cool...

Making our roads and streets better is not just about less traffic, but how we get around - an area Geert Kloppenburg is very much immersed in. A mobility expert, Geert is internationally recognised for his vision on transport, implementation and financing. He helped introduce electric vehicles into The Netherlands in 2008, founding DOET (Dutch Organisation for Electric Transport) and founded the...

How can we redefine the concept of a city, more sustainable and future proof for society's needs? Underground spaces and urban design is Joyce van den Berg's forte and plays a vital role in the Netherlands development as Chief Design/Landscape Architect at the City of Amsterdam. Making the transition from a designer into her work in sustainable cities, Joyce has integrated a systems approa...