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Conversations that shine the light on the innovation and collaboration movement erupting across Australian Industry. Hear from thought leaders from some of the country’s leading organisations pushing ‘beyond the boundaries’ to solve the complex challenges facing business today – like reaching net zero carbon emissions and maintain productivity in this rapidly changing world. Hosted by Michael Briggs, Head of Innovation, ABB Australia – a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
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Saturday May 14, 2022
Energy Efficiency is on the Agenda
Saturday May 14, 2022
Saturday May 14, 2022
Innovators and Collaborators
Guest: Luke Menzel, CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council
I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands you are listening from today.
With the impending Australian Federal Election on the horizon, this is an opportune episode where I interview Luke Menzel, CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC).
The EEC is Australia's body for energy efficiency, energy management, and demand response and is a not-for-profit membership association for businesses, universities, governments, and NGOs.
In this episode, Luke and I cover how the conversational landscape of climate transition has changed over the years and where new opportunities now lie sector by sector. A man with all the stats and facts when it comes to policy and energy efficiency in Australia, Luke also shares his take on the electricity market, renewables, identifying opportunities for flexibility when decarbonising the electricity system, and business literacy to help people navigate the energy transition and understand smarter energy management because you can't change what you don't see.
Plus, don't miss Luke's hot take on the recent spirited leaders' debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, particularly on the topic of network infrastructure.
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Transforming Australia’s heavy haul rail industry
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator, undergoing the decarbonisation of its fleet to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, Mike Briggs speaks with their Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, Adrian Eshman, about his journey to his current role, and what sustainability means not only from a corporate perspective but also to him as a person.
They cover everything from Aurizon's strategy and corporate development initiatives through to topics of Greentech and Alternative Energy/Markets.
Take a listen to Adrian's insights and learn how he’s overcome the fine balance between adhering to the growing demands of reaching environmental targets whilst simultaneously future-proofing their core business.
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Emmi
Emmi exists to help the investment sector understand, manage and solve the financial risk associated with the global carbon transition. https://www.linkedin.com/company/emmiplatform/
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
A new wave of EdTech learning progressing innovation in Australia
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
This episode's for thought leaders persistently looking to develop new ways to prepare their organization and employees for a constantly changing world.
I speak with Dominique Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Paddl, a program gaining national recognition for its impact on EdTech-driven innovation. From ballet dancer and business consultant to self-proclaimed “technology-obsessed” bridging point between educational training and Employers of Choice, Dominique is helping communities and organisations alike to facilitate invaluable experiences.
Learn how Paddl is empowering the most progressive people, educators and businesses through unique collaborative initiatives. As Dominique describes, it’s more than just a “learning experience platform”. It also helps their member community to discover, track, upskill, benchmark, verify and share their skills and experiences to stay ahead in this tech-driven world.
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Decarbonizing the mining industry
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
We hear from Scott Davis - the Innovation Lead for Minerals Australia BHP who is playing an instrumental role in one of the most innovative and collaborative efforts in the country right now with the “Charge on Innovation Challenge – a global competition for technology innovators to help decarbonize the mining industry by electrifying large scale haul trucks.
Scott is a Mining Engineer with a Masters in Renewable Energy, who brings 25 years of international experience from the mining, generation, and renewable energy sectors, working in operational, product development and innovation projects in small start-ups to large multinational corporations.
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