speakers

Session: Opening remarks from the Chair

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical sustainability reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Clare is the Group Director of Sustainability Performance at Worley, where she leads global efforts to drive decarbonisation in the energy, chemical, and resources sectors. She oversees Worley’s internal sustainability program, integrating sustainable practices across the company's operations and service delivery. Clare collaborates with all business lines and corporate functions to enhance Worley’s sustainability program and strengthen the company’s leadership among industry peers.

With over 25 years of experience in project management and engineering, Clare has worked extensively in the oil, gas, and power industries. Her expertise covers all project phases, from concept development to construction and operation, across multiple regions, including Australia, South Africa, the UK, and Europe.

Clare also holds prominent roles in sustainability leadership, serving as the chair of the Industry Board for the Net Zero Initiative at the University of Sydney, an advisory panellist for Net Zero Australia, and a member of the Expert Advisory Group for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations ensure data transparency and a balanced view on performance?

Meredith Banks is a versatile executive with a diverse career spanning government, private enterprise, ASX, JSOX, and FTSE-listed businesses, industry associations, retail, and the built environment. Her extensive experience includes ESG, sustainability, strategy development and implementation, corporate responsibility, and corporate affairs.

Meredith is highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, environmental management, and crisis management, bringing a strategic approach to addressing complex issues. She has successfully led teams and developed initiatives that enhance corporate responsibility while driving sustainable business practices.

With a broad range of expertise, Meredith has served in leadership roles across sectors, contributing to board membership and shaping the future of responsible business practices. Her ability to navigate complex environments and deliver impactful results makes her a valuable leader in advancing sustainability and ESG goals across diverse industries.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Session: The growing importance of climate change related disclosures.

Adrian Berthault is passionate about projects that drive positive environmental and community impact. With a focus on shaping a sustainable future for current and future generations, Adrian also supports the sustainable development of emerging markets.

As a subject matter expert in sustainability, Adrian has advised European and Australian organizations on key areas such as sustainability reporting strategy, materiality assessments, sustainability standards, GHG reporting, and ESG assurance. His expertise spans across a wide range of industries, where he has helped businesses align their operations with best practices in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Adrian’s commitment to sustainability, combined with his experience in both developed and emerging markets, positions him as a leader in driving impactful change through strategic ESG initiatives.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations identify & address gaps in their reporting?

Nathan is an experienced sustainability professional with seven years’ experience across sustainability and financial disclosures. Nathan is currently Group Sustainability Manager at Downer Group, where he is primarily responsible for coordinating the group’s efforts around GHG emissions management. Prior to joining Downer, Nathan was a sustainability consultant, specialising in assurance of a wide range of subject matter, including sustainability reports, sustainable bond/loan issuances and regulatory crediting schemes.

Session: Ensuring transparent and ethical business reporting practices

Felicity brings over twenty years’ experience in sustainability and ESG. Her recent roles have involved leading teams at the Australian Red Cross and the NSW Environment Protection Authority towards systems change through cross-sector partnerships.

In her current role as Director ESG at Housing Australia she is responsible for both mandatory and voluntary disclosures around social impact. Her career has spanned financial services (Westpac and nib), property (Landcom), working with First Nations leaders at Jawun and many years in natural resource management in NSW state government.  She brings a focus on measurement and cross-sector partnering to achieve impact.

Felicity has a Masters of Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and a Masters of Environmental Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Environment. In 2010 she was awarded the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Paul Dunne is a Director of Sustainability at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Paul has over 20 years of experience in sustainable investment and development across the property, infrastructure and ESG sectors. Paul specialises in developing climate, ESG and net zero strategies and supporting investment frameworks, as well as leveraging innovative technologies to secire long-term value for stakeholders.

Prior to joining the CEFC, Paul held senior roles with the Google and Lendlease partnership in the USA, Lendlease Australia, and Bank of Scotland. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Engineering from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, and an ACCA Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management.

Session: CASE STUDY: Creating ethical and resilient supply chains: How Bunnings is leading the fight against modern slavery

Laura Gaspert is an experienced ethical sourcing practitioner with seven years’ experience supporting Australian brands to play a positive role in improving social, environmental and governance standards throughout their global supply chains. Laura has extensive experience building collaborative multi-stakeholder partnerships which deliver on the ground programs to improve working conditions. Laura is the Ethical Sourcing Manager at Bunnings Group, where she oversees the implementation of the company’s human rights and anti-modern slavery programs and has contributed to seven Modern Slavery statements under parent company Wesfarmers.

Session: Masterclass B: Navigating directors' duties and legal liabilities in sustainability reporting

Susan is a Partner in the Disputes and Investigations Team at Gadens, having previously worked at Ashurst Australia for 17 years and Squire Patton Boggs for two years.  Recognised by her peers in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for her high caliber work in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Regulatory Practice, Susan specialises in complex litigation in the corporate and commercial sector.  Susan has over 24 years of experience advising and representing large corporates and members of their Boards, as well as professional services firms, in a wide range of commercial disputes. Susan also has significant experience assisting corporate clients in their dealings with regulators, especially ASIC, so is well placed to assist in navigating matters concerning directors’ duties and legal liabilities.

Susan has a particular interest in the increasing obligations which board members face because of developments in the case law over the last decade or so and the Royal Commission into Financial Services. More recently with ESG issues becoming a central concern for board members, Susan has developed expertise concerning ASIC’s regulatory action in relation to greenwashing and the very significant legislative changes requiring mandatory sustainability reporting.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Sophie leads ANZ’s ESG reporting and ESG market briefings. Sophie holds ESG experience across governance, stakeholder engagement, strategy, corporate reporting and assurance. Sophie is a Chartered Accountant and spent her early career in the Assurance Practice at KPMG.

Session: Building accountability, trust, and compliance through sustainability reporting

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Rebecca is the ESG & Sustainability Director for Taronga Ventures. She is responsible for supporting the ESG ambitions our portfolio companies and institutional investors, and providing ESG advisory services to the market through Taronga Advisory.

Her career has spanned in-house ESG strategy development and deployment to consultancy and advisory. Rebecca has a passion for the intersection of ESG and real assets, and at Taronga Ventures is working with companies to leverage technology and innovation solutions to mitigate ESG risks and take advantage of sustainability related opportunities.

She has worked in ESG program design and implementation, with a specialist focus on real assets from reporting and disclosure to strategy and roll-out. Rebecca was previously Head of ESG & Sustainability, Asia Pacific with Cushman & Wakefield, guiding and supporting owners, investors and occupiers to realise their ESG visions through program deployment.

She has a passion for cutting-edge solutions to promote and advance responsible business practices in the industry.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science, Environment (hons) from the University of Melbourne and a Master’s Degree in Sustainability and Business Management from Monash University.

Session: Aligning materiality with stakeholder engagement and expectations

Sujata Karandikar is a procurement expert with over 10 years of experience working in multinational companies, specializing in business analysis and process improvement within supply chains. Her recent roles have focused on integrating sustainability and economic development into procurement practices, helping organizations create value both internally and externally by incorporating sustainable considerations into their supply chains.

Sujata is driven by the belief that collaboration and communication are essential to fostering innovation and improving processes, leading to more informed and effective decision-making. Her expertise in supply chain management, combined with her focus on sustainability, positions her as a key contributor to organizations aiming to enhance both their operational efficiency and environmental impact.

With a strong commitment to driving positive change, Sujata continues to leverage her skills to help businesses evolve their procurement strategies in ways that benefit both the company and the broader community.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations identify & address gaps in their reporting?

Matthew Kenyon is a highly experienced Sustainability and Finance Manager with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive sustainability reports to boards and external stakeholders. His expertise spans a broad range of sustainability topics, with a focus on the impacts to people, planet, and products. Drawing on his strong foundation in finance and project governance, Matthew ensures effective project health, spend management, and benefit realisation across entire portfolios.

With a dual Masters in Accounting and Sustainability & Climate Change Policy, Matthew excels at translating complex technical information into compelling narratives that inspire positive change and enhance corporate reputation. His core competencies include sustainability reporting and disclosure standards, ESG benchmarking, board reporting, financial analysis, and project office management.

Matthew is recognised for his critical thinking and thought leadership, leveraging his expertise to drive sustainable outcomes that align with business goals and broader environmental and social responsibilities.

Session: Effectively identifying and assessing modern slavery risks in sustainability reporting

Esty Marcu is the Director of Modern Slavery at the University of Sydney, where she is leading the University’s strategic response to reporting obligations under the Modern Slavery Act and enabling academic excellence on business and human rights. She currently teaches at the University of Sydney Business School on creating shared value, business, and human rights, and improving ESG performance. Esty is also the Co-founder and Director of the anti-slavery non-profit Project Girl Code, a tech-based organisation providing digital literacy and coding skills to survivors of trafficking and slavery in Cambodia.

Session: Spotlighting accountability with transparent carbon trading reporting

Cameron Mathie is the Manager of Future Carbon Markets at the Clean Energy Regulator and leads implementation of Australia’s Guarantee of Origin Scheme. The Guarantee of Origin scheme will measure and display key attributes of how and where a unit of hydrogen is produced, including its carbon intensity, enabling Australian businesses to sell verified low emissions hydrogen to the world.

Cameron is an expert in Australia’s carbon markets, providing trusted data and advice to the market and policy makers on renewables energy certificates and Australian carbon credit units. Cameron has helped administer a broad range of national level renewable and emissions regulations.

Session: Opening remarks from the Chair

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most critical reporting risks facing organisations in 2025 and how can they be turned into opportunities?

Connor McCauley is a dedicated sustainability professional with a strong commitment to creating shared value among businesses, communities, and the environment through sustainable business practices. With experience across multiple industries, including real estate, mining, retail, and professional services, Connor brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to make a positive impact. His passion for sustainability, combined with a strong work ethic and natural ability to connect with people, drives his success in fostering meaningful change.

Connor has worked with a global consulting firm, an ASX40 property company, and has also volunteered with NGOs both locally and internationally. His expertise includes sustainability strategy formulation, corporate sustainability and GHG reporting, environmental performance monitoring, and the implementation of integrated HSE management systems. He also excels in project and risk management, incident investigation, tenant and stakeholder engagement, and management reporting.

With excellent networking, communication, and leadership skills, Connor is well-equipped to guide organisations in their sustainability efforts, ensuring responsible environmental stewardship and long-term success for all stakeholders.

Session: Driving long-term investor confidence through strategic sustainability reporting

Ros has over 20 years’ experience as an innovative, positive, and agile Responsible Investment leader. Ros leads Cbus’ Responsible Investment team, including its policies and strategic priorities. Ros joined Cbus in 2018 in the role of Head of Stewardship and Policy. Ros’ prior experience includes policy, ESG integration and stewardship roles with an ASX 50 listed company, pensions regulators (in Australia and the UK), superannuation industry bodies and a state-based funds manager.

Ros is a member of the ACTU Centre for Workers' Capital Advisory Council, the Minerals Council of Australia’s Towards Sustainable Mining Community of Interest Stakeholder Advisory Panel and the ISSB Investor Advisory Group. She was Chair of the Australian Council of Super Investors (ACSI) Rights and Cultural Heritage Risk Management working group.

Session: Leveraging materiality to enhance organisational reputation and increase brand value

Stephanie McMahon is the General Manager of Strategy and Sustainability at Stanwell, Queensland’s largest electricity generator, with over 15 years of experience in the energy industry. She leads Stanwell’s transition from coal-based power generation to renewable energy sources, including large-scale wind and solar farms, battery storage, low to zero emissions gas peaking plants, and pumped hydro. By 2035, Stanwell aims to have 9 to 10 GW of renewables and 5 GW of dispatchable capacity in place.

Stephanie established and leads Stanwell’s sustainability team, creating the company’s sustainability framework and overseeing its climate risk analysis, sustainability reporting, and commitment achievements. She also manages Stanwell’s corporate strategy team, ensuring the business adapts to the large-scale changes occurring in the energy sector.

With her extensive experience and leadership, Stephanie is at the forefront of driving Stanwell’s sustainability and strategic goals to shape the future of clean energy in Queensland.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations ensure data transparency and a balanced view on performance?

Fiona Murfitt is an accomplished senior executive and change facilitator, known for her ability to combine operational expertise with technical proficiency to lead transformative change and improve business outcomes. With a deep commitment to people, Fiona builds trusted relationships, fosters high performance, and seamlessly connects strategy with execution to unlock potential across organisations.

As a specialist in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Sustainability, and Risk, Fiona has extensive experience in driving high-reliability practices and delivering transformational change across industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, mining, transport, and rail. Her leadership is defined by her ability to inspire development and continuous improvement while supporting teams to achieve high performance.

Fiona’s dynamic approach and expertise in change management make her a sought-after leader in advancing sustainability and operational excellence in complex, high-risk industries.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations ensure data transparency and a balanced view on performance?

Ali is the Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Boral, responsible for leading the development and implementation of sustainability and innovation strategy with a key focus on meeting Boral’s decarbonisation ambition of net zero by 2050.

Ali has more than 20 years of experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation technologies as well as developing lower carbon and recycled products in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Ali is also an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales and an internationally recognised scholar in the field of sustainability in construction, having received several international awards and published over 140 scientific articles.

Session: Enhancing governance and risk assessment in climate-related financial reporting

Brooke Pettit is the Head of ESG & Sustainability at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.  She leads the management of the bank’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach through its enterprise-wide ESG & Sustainability Business Plan, Climate & Nature Action Plan and oversees sustainability disclosure.

Brooke has extensive experience in sustainability and community investment through leadership roles at IAG, Foxtel, and LendLease.

Brooke Pettit is the Head of ESG & Sustainability at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.  She leads the management of the bank’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach through its enterprise-wide ESG & Sustainability Business Plan, Climate & Nature Action Plan and oversees sustainability disclosure.

Brooke has extensive experience in sustainability and community investment through leadership roles at IAG, Foxtel, and LendLease.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations identify & address gaps in their reporting?

Blaise Porter is a passionate sustainability advocate dedicated to helping businesses meet their corporate social responsibilities and implement best practices to protect the planet for future generations. With extensive experience driving change both externally for clients and internally within global organizations, Blaise believes in the power of cooperation and relationship-building to foster sustainable transformation.

A natural leader, Blaise advises businesses on how to exceed sustainability standards while preparing impactful disclosures that resonate with diverse audiences. This approach not only attracts talent but also positions companies as ethical and responsible, appealing to customers increasingly concerned with environmental impact.

Blaise is equally committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, having led the development of four Reconciliation Action Plans. By focusing on both environmental and social pillars, Blaise drives measurable results that benefit the planet, its people, and businesses alike.

Session: Securing ongoing worker welfare with compliance, monitoring & reporting

Alison Rahill has been the Executive Officer of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) since 2019, leading over 50 Catholic organizations in addressing modern slavery risks under the Australian Modern Slavery Act (Cth) 2018. Alison has overseen the submission of 154 Catholic Modern Slavery Statements, covering 115 reporting entities across various sectors, including finance, education, healthcare, and social services.

With decades of experience advocating for vulnerable migrant workers, Alison is deeply passionate about improving their lives. She specializes in identifying and assisting victims of wage theft, forced labour, debt bondage, and human trafficking. Her work has earned her a commendation from the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner for fostering responsible business practices. Alison has also worked with the WalkFree Foundation and the Salvation Army’s Freedom Partnership, advocating for Australia’s Modern Slavery legislation.

Session: Ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

Parag has over 18 years’ experience in built environment sustainability with a focus on ESG delivery across developments and existing assets working with listed and unlisted property companies, infrastructure construction company, government property agency, and consultants. At present he is the National Manager – ESG (Property) at Australian Unity, responsible for ESG strategy and outcomes for Australian Unity’s Property Funds Business (Asset classes include – Retirement Villages, Aged Care, Office, Industrial/ Warehousing, Private Hospitals, Medical Centres, Childcare, Disability Care, Student Accommodation etc).

Parag holds degrees in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science and Law. He is a NABERS Auditor, Greenstar AP, Infrastructure Sustainability AP, Climate Active Registered Consultant, CBD Assessor, NABERS UK Supervisor and Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, and a Certified M&V Professional.

Session: Overcoming data challenges in sustainability reporting

Stephen is an engineer with over 19 years of experience across a variety of international markets in the real estate, infrastructure and telecommunication sectors. As a senior executive people leader, Stephen has experience leading and managing teams across the portfolios of Sustainability, Energy, Environment, Health, Safety and Quality.

As Executive General Manager of Safety, Wellbeing and Sustainability, Stephen leads and coordinates nbn’s strategies and programs for Safety, Wellbeing and Sustainability at NBN Co. Stephen provides strategic advice, technical leadership, and program governance providing a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace that protects physical and psychological health, safety, and wellbeing, and enables social, environmental and economic value creation for key stakeholders.

Prior to returning to Australia, Stephen was a member of the World Green Building Council Corporate Advisory Board, BCO ESG Committee, UK Green Building Council Leaders Network, IOSH Global Business Leaders Forum and a founding member of Building Responsibly – an initiative to promote the rights and welfare of workers in the engineering and construction industry. Since returning to Australia, Stephen has recently joined the Chief Sustainability Officer Network facilitated by EY.

Stephen is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), a Fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (FIIRSM) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations ensure data transparency and a balanced view on performance?

Richard is a Chemical Engineer and has worked in the packaging industry for over 30 years, focused heavily on innovation and enabling brand owners to become more circular through responsible packaging solutions.

In 2013 Richard was made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Packaging for significant contribution to the development of innovative plastics packaging.

In 2020, Richard was appointed as a non-executive Director of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), and in 2023 Richard joined as a member of the Chemistry Australia Plastics Council.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations identify & address gaps in their reporting?

Tamara Somers is an accomplished sustainability professional with nearly 20 years of experience managing ESG strategies to enhance business reputation, attract capital, and engage employees. With global expertise in risk and reputation management, Tamara delivers sustainable business performance in complex environments, including through impactful community development and stakeholder engagement programs.

Her diverse experience spans both government and private sectors, including highly regulated and rapidly evolving industries. Tamara has a proven ability to quickly build sector and subject matter expertise in emerging fields, allowing her to navigate challenges with agility.

Known for her strength in analysing and simplifying complex issues, Tamara communicates clear, effective messages that resonate with stakeholders. She excels at building relationships and operationalising organisational purpose, driving sustainable outcomes that align with shareholder expectations and strengthen business reputation.

Tamara is passionate about leveraging ESG strategies to create value for businesses while contributing to a more sustainable and responsible future.

Session: Leveraging scenario analysis for audit-ready documentation

Emily leads the Legal, Governance, Sustainability, Risk and Quality Teams at Aurecon. She is also Company Secretary for the Group.

She is an experienced general counsel with over 20 years legal experience. She has worked at top-tier law firms and in-house at complex global organisations. Her legal roles have been based in Sydney and London and have involved extensive travel across Asia, Europe and the USA.

Session: Optimising emission reporting: navigating Scope 1, 2, and 3 metrics

Su-Fern Tan has a blended background in technology and sustainability. She has represented the interests of both investors and occupiers, and brings a wide range of knowledge from her work in the office, life sciences and industrial sectors.  Su-Fern has both design and operations experience spanning a long history of delivering commercial sustainability outcomes in Real Estate. In 2007 her building, CH2, won the “World’s Greenest Building”

Su-Fern has held senior roles at Arup, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Prescriptive Data and Catalent in addition to being on the Board at several high-profile real estate and government committees in the U.S, including the US Green Building Council. She is currently an advisor for New York City’s Commercial Buildings Working Group, focused on the successful delivery of NYC’s ambitious building carbon cap and trade scheme arriving in 2024.

At CBRE, as the Head of ESG, Su-Fern uses her experience and knowledge to drive ESG outcomes in the property industry through real estate services and proptech. Her work enables CBRE to support clients, investors, and communities to deliver and exceed their ESG targets.

Su-Fern relocated back to Australia from New York in early 2022.

Session:  Building a board-led governance structure to integrate finance and sustainability reporting

Ros brings almost 20 years of legal and risk expertise to the nib foundation Board.

She is currently nib’s Group Executive Legal and Chief Risk Officer, with responsibility for the legal, risk, compliance and governance of the nib group businesses in Australia and its global operations. She is also General Counsel and Company Secretary of nib holdings limited.

As the Executive responsible for Sustainability, Community and Clinical at nib, Ros is committed to fostering healthy futures for nib’s customers, employees, shareholders and the communities in which we operate to help drive nib’s mission and vision of people enjoying better health.

Ros is also the Champion of nib’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is committed to delivering on nib’s reconciliation commitments.

Ros holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Honours), a Bachelor of Laws as well as Graduate Diplomas in Legal Studies and Applied Corporate Governance. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was previously a director of the Risk Management Institute of Australia. She is also a mentor for the Minerva Network.

Session: Enhancing investor trust by adapting to climate risk and developing transparent practices & reporting

Chantal Travers is a senior investor relations executive with extensive experience in buy and sell-side engagement, corporate communications, and business strategy development. Specialising in investor relations and project management, Chantal has played a key role in major corporate actions, including asset acquisition and divestment, stock consolidation, on-market buybacks, fund wind-ups, and rights issues.

Chantal is known for her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders while executing strategic initiatives that enhance corporate reputation and drive investor confidence. With a proven track record in managing complex financial transactions, she brings a deep understanding of corporate governance and market dynamics.

Recognised as a motivated and personable leader with a strong work ethic, Chantal combines her academic expertise with hands-on experience to deliver outstanding results in fast-paced environments. Her commitment to excellence and strategic insight make her a valuable asset in advancing business and investor relations strategies.