Sustainable Business Australia


Members Login | Join SBA
Acresta    Acresta    AGL    AirTerAq    Arup in Australasia    Australian Ethical Investment and Superannuation Ltd    Australian Meat Processors Corporation    Australian Sustainable Business Group    Banksia Foundation    Biopower Systems    Brickworks Limited    Carbon Management Institute of Australia and New Zealand    Carbon Reduction Institute    Carbon Training International    City of Sydney    CleanTeq    Climate Markets and Investments Association    Climate Works    David Jones    DESSO    Energetics    Environmental Planning Law Association of NSW    Environment Resources Management    Fererro    Forests Alive    Global Renewables Limited    Good Environmental Choice Australia    Greening Australia    iag    Sinclair Knight Merz    KPMG    KPMG    lJ Hooker    National Australia Bank    National Environmental Law Association    McCullough Robertson    Object Consulting    Powerstar Australia    Purves Environmental    SITA Environmental Solutions    St James Ethical Centre    Swift Digital    Swift Digital    ZINK Charitable Trust   
CEO News Archive
Media
Speeches



 		CEO News Archive 2012

CEO News
Christmas 2012

The Board and Management of SBA wish everyone a Happy and Holy Christmas, and prosperous New Year. And remember to be generous to someone less fortunate than yourself, drink responsibly, drive carefully, and recycle your Christmas cards!


CEO News
3 December 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about SBA being No. 1 at COP 18 in Doha, Qatar! It's extraordinary to think that with 205 countries, 180 exhibits and 7000 NGOs at COP18, SBA was allocated the No. 1 exhibit stand! And thanks to valued SBA member Hidro+, we can demonstrate that substance and innovation clearly come under the Sustainable Business Banner...

From left: James Kwok, CEO, Hidro+; Rosemary Bissett, Head of Sustainability, Governance and Risk, National Australia Bank; Andrew Petersen, CEO, SBA; Katrina Pollard, Senior Business Development Manager, Hidro+

From left: James Kwok, CEO, Hidro+; Rosemary Bissett, Head of Sustainability, Governance and Risk, National Australia Bank; Andrew Petersen, CEO, SBA; Katrina Pollard, Senior Business Development Manager, Hidro+

CEO News
21 November 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the leadership and determination of the Purves Environmental Fund (PEF), in a year that saw the withdrawal of support for environmental programs by some state governments, following the "lead" of the federal opposition which reinforced its policy to abolish the carbon price.

The PEF is committed to initiatives to bring about better environmental outcomes and it is the major sponsor of The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, as well as supporting the Australian Youth Climate Coalition's activities and improving the financial capacity of environmental NGOs, such as SBA, the Environment Centre NT and 1 Million Women.

The Purves Environmental Fund Annual Review 2012 has now been launched and is worth reading - click here.

CEO News
12 November 2012

So I've been thinking...
...how very appropriate that the 2012 CMI Personality of the Year Award has been presented to Freddy Sharpe, CEO of Climate Friendly. SBA warmly congratulates Freddy Sharpe on achieving such deserved recognition and we are proud that he is a committed and active member of SBA.

The Personality of the Year Award highlights the personalities that have achieved cut-through in and for the market with their passion and drive for the transition to a low-carbon world.

The judging panel said: "Freddy stands tall in the Australian and international carbon markets. As CEO of Climate Friendly, Freddy has built one of Australia's most successful and well recognised voluntary carbon offsetting companies."

"In doing so, he has combined his commitment to sustainability and the evolution of carbon markets, with a dash of panache. A truly charismatic character, Freddy's passion for his work is nothing short of infectious," said the judges.

CEO News
12 October 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about SBA's former CEO Fiona Wain, who passed away this week after a long illness. Fiona was SBA's CEO for 10 years, at a time when few were willing to speak out for their beliefs. She was a tireless campaigner for sustainable and environmentally-friendly business and was widely recognised for promoting SBA under its former name, Environment Business Australia.


CEO News
4 October 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about strategies for spreading the word about sustainable businesses associated with infrastructure, like SBA's newest Benefactor member Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure. And I've also been thinking about the definite value of the UpSide video series, in which Katerina Kimmorley has focused on many sustainability issues that the UK and Australia have in common. We hope Katerina will continue the series next year and SBA has been glad to promote those issues and extend the reach of the UpSide to our members and visitors.

This week, in the final episode of the UpSide, Professor Julia King unveils the future of green transport in the UK and Australia.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
26 September 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the Asian Century, China, carbon markets and also the Australian Sustainability Conference & Exhibition.

This week on the UpSide, Paul Burdugo of the multinational business that develops and implements emissions-reductions projects, Climate Bridge, discusses how voluntary carbon markets benefit Australia and China.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
20 September 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about public attitudes towards climate change and sustainable development, alongside environmental equity.

This week on the UpSide, Dr Simon Dietz, Deputy Director of the LSE Grantham Institute, explores why governments should be careful in discounting the future and managing intergenerational equity.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
12 September 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the success of London's Olympics and Paralympics and how inspiring the success of both events must have been for young Londoners.

This week on the UpSide, Russel Bishop gives a young person's perspective of living n a green London.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
5 September 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the Australian Government's retreat this week from plans to buy dirty brown coal power stations in Victoria because of unsuccessful price negotiations, and the importance of price competitiveness in the marketplace. And this week on the Upside, Simon Baptist from Vivid Economics reveals how AUstralia can boost its low carbon competitiveness.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
29 August 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the Australian government's welcome announcement on linking Australia's emissions trading scheme to the EU's ETS, bringing closer a new inter-linked international carbon market that will impose a unified carbon price on key markets.

And after a week of changes to the carbon price, this week in the 10th episode of the UpSide, Damien Morris provides some timely insights into how NGO's can police carbon pricing schemes.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
22 August 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the potential benefits of carbon trading to Australia.

This week, in the 9th episode of The UpSide Series, Geoff Sinclair, head of Standard Banks global carbon sales and trading reveals how UK banks have made profits out of the Clean Development Mechanism and how Aussie banks can too.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
15 August 2012

So I've been thinking...
...about the importance of philanthropy in leadership.

This week, in the 8th episode of The UpSide Series, Kate Hampton from the Children's Investment Fund Foundation unveils what role philanthropy has in solving climate change.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
9 August 2012

So I've been thinking...
...SBA would like to share with you the latest episode The UpSide series of interviews with UK experts in sustainability.

This week, in the 7th episode of The UpSide Series, the Executive Director of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) Dr James Gifford reveals why the funds that are investing sustainably are making the most money.

You can watch the episode here.

CEO News
1 August 2012

So I've been thinking...
...it's time to share the latest episode of The UpSide with you.

After successfully adopting a carbon price in 2011, Australia now has the momentum to become a world leader in climate change policy, practice and advocacy. To build on this success, The UpSide series of interviews with UK experts in sustainability will help pave the way for new ideas and avenues for Australian sustainability leadership into the future. SBA is a proud supporting partner of The UpSide, and in the latest interview with Tom Burke of E3G, we have a unique window into what Rio Tinto really think and are doing about Climate Change.

You can watch the episode here.

Sustainable Business Australia supports innovative industries and new jobs for green economies
T: +61 (0)2 8267 5782 | E: sba@sba.asn.au | Legion House, Level 2, 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia