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Aida Golneshin
Innovation and Sustainability Advisor
Edlyn Foods
Edlyn Foods
Aletta Boshoff
National Lead Partner, IFRS & Corporate Reporting
BDO
BDO
Alexandra Rudman
Finance Sustainability Manager
Stockland
Stockland
Angus Thompson
Executive Manager, Strategy and Sustainability
Sime
Sime
Blaise Porter
Head of Environment & Social Impact
Iress
Iress
Charlotte West
Head of Sustainability & ESG
WiseTech Global
WiseTech Global
Chris Leat
Sustainability Solutions Manager
Toll Group
Toll Group
Claudia Warszawski
Senior Manager
BDO
BDO
David Beard
Sustainability Reporting & Communications Manager
Essential Energy
Essential Energy
Elizabeth Holzer
Director, Sustainability Taskforce
ACCC
ACCC
Emma Hawkins
Senior Associate, Sustainability
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Emma Verheijke
Group Head of Sustainability
Collins Foods
Collins Foods
Erin Kuo-Sutherland
Chief Sustainability Officer
Yarra Capital Management
Yarra Capital Management
Georgia Warren-Myers
Head of Sustainability and Risk – APAC
JLL
JLL
Gundula Ullah
Chief Sustainability Officer
FUNKE
FUNKE
Jaya Prasad
Assistant Company Secretary & Senior Sustainability Advisor
New Hope Group
New Hope Group
Jordan Grace
Head of Sustainability Performance
NAB
NAB
Julian Loh
Sustainability Manager (Climate, Nature & Innovation)
QIC
QIC
Karen Durand
General Manager Sustainability & Environmental Geoscientist
Dyno Nobel
Dyno Nobel
Katharine Hopper
Head of Sustainability
EVT
EVT
Katrina Hall
Senior Manager, Sustainability & ESG
Worley
Worley
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Laura Besley
Head of Sustainability
CSR
CSR
Luke Chalmers
Sustainability Manager
Orica
Orica
Michael Puli
Director of Sustainable Finance
ING
ING
Michelle Wilson
Senior Sustainability Manager
SunRice
SunRice
Moana Nottage
Senior ESG and Sustainability Analyst
Alphinity Investment Management
Alphinity Investment Management
Nathan Rudder
Manager, NGER Obligation Management
Clean Energy Regulator
Clean Energy Regulator
Olivia Tyler
Chief People & Sustainability Officer
IVE Group
IVE Group
Paolo Bevilacqua
Group Head of Sustainability
Frasers Property
Frasers Property
Paul Dunne
Director, Sustainability
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Ramona Amos
Manager
BDO
BDO
Ricky Bridge
Group Executive General Manager Sustainability & Environment
Downer Group
Downer Group
Rosalinda Bustamante
Global Sustainability Reporting Manager
Dyno Nobel
Dyno Nobel
Sarah Robson
Senior Responsible Investment Analyst
First Sentier Group
First Sentier Group
Su-Fern Tan
Head of ESG – Pacific Region
CBRE
CBRE
Susanne Etti
Global Environment Impact Manager
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel
Theodore Comino
Manager Climate Change Reporting & Analysis
AGL
AGL
Claudia Warszawski
Senior ManagerBDO
Claudia Warszawski is a Senior Manager at BDO and is an expert in sustainability and corporate reporting, with a background in audit, financial reporting, and ESG strategy. She has worked across startups, multinationals, and ASX-listed companies, helping businesses navigate complex stakeholder expectations and evolving reporting standards. Claudia specialises in sustainability strategy, AASB S2 readiness, and carbon footprint measurement, delivering practical, effective solutions that minimise transitional risk and support long-term value creation.
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Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass A: Sustainability reporting fundamentals – building your essential toolkit to minimise risk
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Claudia Warszawski,
Ramona Amos,
Ramona Amos
ManagerBDO
Ramona Amos is a Senior Manager at BDO with over 15 years’ experience across professional services and commercial sectors in Australia and Singapore. She brings deep expertise in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, and climate risk assessment and scenario analysis. Ramona has supported clients with AASB S2 readiness, emissions baselines, materiality assessments, and sustainability-linked finance. Her detail-oriented approach and passion for ESG make her a trusted advisor in the sustainability space.
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Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass A: Sustainability reporting fundamentals – building your essential toolkit to minimise risk
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Claudia Warszawski,
Ramona Amos,
Aletta Boshoff
National Lead Partner, IFRS & Corporate ReportingBDO
Aletta Boshoff is BDO Australia’s National Leader for IFRS & Corporate Reporting and Sustainability Reporting. With over 30 years’ experience, she is a trusted advisor on financial and sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, and regulatory compliance. Aletta is known for her technical excellence, practical problem-solving, and passion for education. She leads BDO’s sustainability initiatives, including their own carbon footprint reporting, and regularly presents on ESG topics, helping organisations navigate the evolving reporting landscape with confidence and clarity.
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Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass B: Advanced sustainability reporting: operationalising data for impact
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Aletta Boshoff,
Theodore Comino
Manager Climate Change Reporting & AnalysisAGL
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09:00
Case study: Delivering the first report: practical insights from AGL
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Theodore Comino,
Paul Dunne
Director, SustainabilityClean Energy Finance Corporation
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 secure 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.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Practical insights from the first reporters: what worked, what didn't, and why
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Paul Dunne,
Luke Chalmers,
Sarah Robson,
Laura Besley,
Luke Chalmers
Sustainability ManagerOrica
Luke Chalmers is Principal, ESG Performance & Reporting at Orica, with 13+ years’ experience embedding sustainability into core strategy to drive long-term value, resilience and competitive advantage. He leads the development of governance frameworks, materiality approaches and assurance-ready reporting, with a strong focus on integrating financial and non-financial data to produce transparent, investor-grade disclosures. Luke specialises in translating complex regulatory and operational challenges into practical, business-focused solutions that support compliance and measurable performance.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Practical insights from the first reporters: what worked, what didn't, and why
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Paul Dunne,
Luke Chalmers,
Sarah Robson,
Laura Besley,
Sarah Robson
Senior Responsible Investment AnalystFirst Sentier Group
Sarah Robson is a Senior Analyst in First Sentier Group’s Responsible Investment team, where she drives initiatives across regulation, reporting, and supports investment teams in integrating ESG into their investment processes. She is a project lead for implementing and aligning the business with the Australian mandatory climate disclosure regime. Sarah brings over six years of experience in sustainability, impact, and responsible investment, spanning private equity, M&A, and consulting. Prior to joining First Sentier Investors, she held roles at Deloitte and LVP Funds. She holds a Master of Sustainability and a Bachelor of Commerce, as well as the CFA Institute’s Certificate in Sustainable Investing.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Practical insights from the first reporters: what worked, what didn't, and why
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Paul Dunne,
Luke Chalmers,
Sarah Robson,
Laura Besley,
Laura Besley
Head of SustainabilityCSR
Laura Besley is a senior sustainability leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering decarbonisation, climate risk, and environmental compliance strategies across manufacturing, finance, telco, and FMCG. She specialises in building sensible sustainability strategies, climate, environmental and social reporting, and pragmatic ESG solutions that reduce impact and drive value. Laura brings a sharp focus on credible, risk-aligned sustainability that balances regulation, performance, and business outcomes.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Practical insights from the first reporters: what worked, what didn't, and why
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Paul Dunne,
Luke Chalmers,
Sarah Robson,
Laura Besley,
Elizabeth Holzer
Director, Sustainability TaskforceACCC
Elizabeth is an experienced legal professional and is currently a Director in the ACCC’s Sustainability Taskforce. Her current focus is supporting the agencies understanding of the net zero transition and its impact on regulatory functions. This work includes supporting teams currently investigating allegations of greenwashing. Elizabeth has over a decade's experience leading competition and consumer law litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters. Prior to joining the ACCC, Elizabeth was a commercial litigator at a top tier law firm.
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11:00
Green claims, grey areas: The ACCC’s perspective on credible climate action
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Elizabeth Holzer,
Nathan Rudder
Manager, NGER Obligation ManagementClean Energy Regulator
Nathan Rudder is the Manager NGER Obligation Management. He is responsible for supporting organisations to meet their regulatory obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. Nathan brings over 20 years of public sector experience to his role as well as qualification in law and science.
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11:30
Navigating the interaction between the national greenhouse and energy reporting (NGER) scheme and climate-related disclosures
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Nathan Rudder,
Gundula Ullah
Chief Sustainability OfficerFUNKE
Since October 2021, Gundula Ullah has been Chief Sustainability Officer of FUNKE Media Group, driving the sustainability strategy of one of Germany’s largest media companies. Previously, she led FUNKE’s Procurement division (2019–2025) in parallel and advanced both digital transformation and sustainability, including the group’s first sustainability report. Under the “FUNKE for Future” umbrella, she launched the FUNKE for Future Academy, a digital platform supporting SMEs, and the podcast “Voices. For Future.” Before joining FUNKE, she held senior procurement roles at Esprit, Vodafone, and Airbus. She is also active in international networks such as BME and WAN-IFRA.
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International Case Study
12:00
International case study: Ahead of the curve: leveraging Europe's playbook for Australian sustainability reporting
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Gundula Ullah,
Ricky Bridge
Group Executive General Manager Sustainability & EnvironmentDowner Group
Ricky Bridge is the Group Executive General Manager of Sustainability and Environment at Downer Group, based in Sydney. With over 25 years of experience in environmental management and sustainability, including more than 16 years at Downer, he leads the company’s Sustainability and Environment function, overseeing the organisation’s sustainability strategy, sustainability and climate reporting, and the integration of sustainability into core operations and service delivery with a strong customer-centric focus.
Under his leadership, Ricky has championed sustainable finance practices through Downer’s Sustainability Debt Framework, set a target for net zero emissions by 2050, and achieved recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for five consecutive years. He has also been listed among the FS ESG Power50 Sustainability Leaders for the past two years. Ricky brings a passion for developing high-performing teams and positively influencing those around him, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact.
Under his leadership, Ricky has championed sustainable finance practices through Downer’s Sustainability Debt Framework, set a target for net zero emissions by 2050, and achieved recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for five consecutive years. He has also been listed among the FS ESG Power50 Sustainability Leaders for the past two years. Ricky brings a passion for developing high-performing teams and positively influencing those around him, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact.
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Fireside Chat
13:30
Fireside chat: Establishing cross-functional responsibilities in mandatory reporting
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Ricky Bridge,
Angus Thompson,
Angus Thompson
Executive Manager, Strategy and SustainabilitySime
Angus Thompson is an experienced sustainability leader with over 19 years in Sustainability, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Systems, and Reporting. Bringing deep expertise in developing and executing powerful sustainability strategies that enhance performance in People, Planet, and Profit within global organisations. Angus has successfully led international teams across various sectors, adeptly managing sustainability disclosures and regulatory compliance. His expertise includes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management, energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, and corporate social responsibility.
At Sime, Angus drives the sustainability strategy across its core industrial and automotive businesses, overseeing performance reporting, system integration and compliance to ensure the company exceeds global best practices and stakeholder expectations.
At Sime, Angus drives the sustainability strategy across its core industrial and automotive businesses, overseeing performance reporting, system integration and compliance to ensure the company exceeds global best practices and stakeholder expectations.
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Fireside Chat
13:30
Fireside chat: Establishing cross-functional responsibilities in mandatory reporting
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Ricky Bridge,
Angus Thompson,
Rosalinda Bustamante
Global Sustainability Reporting ManagerDyno Nobel
Rosalinda Bustamante is the Global Sustainability Reporting Manager at Dyno Nobel, with over eight years’ experience in ESG strategy, climate risk management, and sustainability reporting. She has delivered major projects across the manufacturing, energy, water, and mining sectors, aligning corporate strategies with global frameworks such as TCFD, GRI, SASB, IFRS, and the GHG Protocol. A former lawyer in Peru, she advised mining and oil & gas companies on compliance, M&A due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Peru, and a Master of Environment and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Melbourne.
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14:10
Embedding compliant reporting processes across the organisation
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Rosalinda Bustamante,
Jordan Grace
Head of Sustainability PerformanceNAB
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Fireside Chat
14:40
Fireside chat: When reporting meets reality: navigating economic pressures & investor expectations
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Jordan Grace,
Moana Nottage,
Moana Nottage
Senior ESG and Sustainability AnalystAlphinity Investment Management
Moana is a Senior ESG and Sustainability Analyst at Alphinity Investment Management who contributes to the integration of environmental, social and governance risks into the investment process. She conducts research and data analysis to monitor ongoing ESG risks, controversies, emerging topics and supports Alphinity’s stewardship activities in the areas of company engagement, collaborative engagement, thematic research and proxy voting.
Moana also has an active role in supporting the universe construction for Alphinity’s two sustainable strategies and completes company and thematic analysis which assists the Sustainable Compliance Committee in their decisions. She leads the annual data assurance process for both sustainable strategies.
Moana joined Alphinity in 2020 and has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of Sydney, with majors in Biology, Environmental Studies and Finance.
Moana also has an active role in supporting the universe construction for Alphinity’s two sustainable strategies and completes company and thematic analysis which assists the Sustainable Compliance Committee in their decisions. She leads the annual data assurance process for both sustainable strategies.
Moana joined Alphinity in 2020 and has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of Sydney, with majors in Biology, Environmental Studies and Finance.
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Fireside Chat
14:40
Fireside chat: When reporting meets reality: navigating economic pressures & investor expectations
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Jordan Grace,
Moana Nottage,
Michael Puli
Director of Sustainable FinanceING
Michael leads ING Australia’s Sustainable Solutions Group and is responsible for helping clients finance and communicate their sustainability strategy.
He joined ING Bank Australia in early 2023. Prior experience includes leading Mizuho's ESG Advisory for corporates in APAC and working for S&P Global Ratings completing ESG ratings, second party opinions, and credit ratings. His career started at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) working in policy development and bank supervision.
Qualifications include Bachelors of Commerce and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Economics at the University of Sydney. Michael also spent a year at Georgetown University.
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Panel Discussion
15:50
Panel discussion: How should organisations manage the financial impacts of sustainability reporting?
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Michael Puli,
Alexandra Rudman,
Julian Loh,
Alexandra Rudman
Finance Sustainability ManagerStockland
Alexandra Rudman is a Finance Sustainability Manager at Stockland responsible for the AASB S2 climate roadmap and reporting and the financial representative involved in sustainability-related strategic discussion. She has qualifications in accounting and external assurance, but with a longstanding personal passion for sustainability, climate, and nature. She made the career move into ESG 2 years ago.
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Panel Discussion
15:50
Panel discussion: How should organisations manage the financial impacts of sustainability reporting?
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Michael Puli,
Alexandra Rudman,
Julian Loh,
Julian Loh
Sustainability Manager (Climate, Nature & Innovation)QIC
Julian Loh is the Sustainability Manager (Decarbonisation, Nature and Innovation) at QIC, based in Brisbane. He provides specialist support across QIC’s global infrastructure portfolio, focusing on transition risk modelling, decarbonisation strategy, nature impacts, risks and dependencies, and innovation opportunities. Julian’s work centres on integrating these considerations across the investment lifecycle, from deal origination, decision-making, asset management and exit outcomes.
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Panel Discussion
15:50
Panel discussion: How should organisations manage the financial impacts of sustainability reporting?
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Michael Puli,
Alexandra Rudman,
Julian Loh,
Katrina Hall
Senior Manager, Sustainability & ESGWorley
Katrina Hall is passionate about supporting organisations in their transition to a low-carbon future. Based in Melbourne, she is Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting at Worley. With a background in environmental engineering, her expertise spans climate risk, environmental compliance, management systems, and ESG reporting. She is known for her systems thinking and ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Over the past five years, Katrina has led annual sustainability reporting at two organisations and is currently preparing Worley for the upcoming Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS).
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16:30
Sustainability reporting in a shifting landscape of political and economic headwinds
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Katrina Hall,
Georgia Warren-Myers
Head of Sustainability and Risk – APACJLL
Dr. Georgia Warren-Myers leads sustainability and climate risk initiatives across Asia-Pacific for JLL, the global real estate advisory firm. With over 20 years of expertise spanning academia and industry, she specialises in translating sustainability and climate risks into tangible asset value implications for clients.
As a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute and Certified Practising Valuer, Georgia serves on the International Valuation Standards ESG working group, shaping industry standards. Her multidisciplinary background encompasses property development, valuation, sustainability consultancy, and research, uniquely positioning her to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable real estate investment and risk management.
As a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute and Certified Practising Valuer, Georgia serves on the International Valuation Standards ESG working group, shaping industry standards. Her multidisciplinary background encompasses property development, valuation, sustainability consultancy, and research, uniquely positioning her to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable real estate investment and risk management.
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09:00
Integrating sustainability reporting into strategic decision making
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Georgia Warren-Myers,
Su-Fern Tan
Head of ESG – Pacific RegionCBRE
Su-Fern Tan is Head of ESG for the Pacific at CBRE, leading Net Zero, Climate Transition, ESG Reporting, and Sustainability Governance across Australia and New Zealand. An engineer by training, she has driven major sustainability transformations and helped design some of the world’s greenest buildings. Su-Fern has held senior roles at WSP, Arup, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and Nantum AI, and advised the City of New York on its pioneering carbon cap-and-trade scheme. She also serves on advisory panels for the US and Australian Green Building Councils and the Property Council of Australia.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Leveraging sustainability reporting to improve climate transition planning
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Su-Fern Tan,
Paolo Bevilacqua,
Emma Hawkins,
Chris Leat,
Paolo Bevilacqua
Group Head of SustainabilityFrasers Property
Paolo is Group Head of Sustainability at Frasers Property, overseeing its sustainability strategy across its multinational and multi-asset class portfolio in 20 countries. He has delivered industry leading programmes and solutions at both project and organisational levels across real estate and energy sectors in multiple markets.
Prior to his current role, Paolo was the founding General Manager and Chair of Real Utilities, a green energy retailer and utilities business of Frasers Property. Before joining Frasers Property, Paolo held various sustainability and renewable energy roles at Lendlease.
With two decades of experience in the real estate sector, Paolo’s sustainability leadership credentials include serving as former Vice Chair of the International Living Future Institute and former Chair of the Property Council of Australia’s National Sustainability Roundtable.
Prior to his current role, Paolo was the founding General Manager and Chair of Real Utilities, a green energy retailer and utilities business of Frasers Property. Before joining Frasers Property, Paolo held various sustainability and renewable energy roles at Lendlease.
With two decades of experience in the real estate sector, Paolo’s sustainability leadership credentials include serving as former Vice Chair of the International Living Future Institute and former Chair of the Property Council of Australia’s National Sustainability Roundtable.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Leveraging sustainability reporting to improve climate transition planning
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Su-Fern Tan,
Paolo Bevilacqua,
Emma Hawkins,
Chris Leat,
Emma Hawkins
Senior Associate, SustainabilityClean Energy Finance Corporation
Emma Hawkins is a Senior Associate in the Sustainability team at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Emma has almost 20 years of experience in sustainability and climate change across a range of industry sectors. At the CEFC, Emma works closely with the investment and portfolio management teams to establish and monitor sustainability targets and commitments, with a focus on the Natural Capital, Growth Capital and Alternative Fuels platforms. Emma manages the preparation of financed emissions and collaborates across the organisation to support climate disclosures and climate and sustainability capacity building. Before joining the CEFC, Emma supported public and private sector clients as a climate and sustainability consultant and also worked in NSW Local Government agencies. Emma’s experience spans climate and environmental policy, strategic land use planning, community and stakeholder consultation, and international development.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Leveraging sustainability reporting to improve climate transition planning
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Su-Fern Tan,
Paolo Bevilacqua,
Emma Hawkins,
Chris Leat,
Chris Leat
Sustainability Solutions ManagerToll Group
Chris Leat is an energy transition specialist who is responsible for decarbonisation of Toll Group's Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. As a supply chain solutions leader Toll Group is exploring low carbon initiatives that will reduce emissions across ground transport, warehousing, shipping and air freight. Chris leads Toll's action plan to meeting Net Zero targets set with Toll Group's parent Japan Post who have committed to SBTi: Science Based Targets initiative. Chris joined Toll in August 2025 after previously working in the Retail Fuels industry for BP Australia and Viva Energy Australia. Before moving to Australia; Chris began his career working in Formula 1 for McLaren Racing as a commercial manager responsible for strategic technology partnerships.
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Panel Discussion
09:30
Panel discussion: Leveraging sustainability reporting to improve climate transition planning
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Su-Fern Tan,
Paolo Bevilacqua,
Emma Hawkins,
Chris Leat,
Olivia Tyler
Chief People & Sustainability OfficerIVE Group
Olivia Tyler is Chief People & Sustainability Officer at IVE Group, where she leads People & Culture, Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability. She’s Founder of Good & Should, an organisation focused on embedding sustainability into real-world business outcomes. With 25+ years’ experience across major Australian brands including Westpac, Woolworths and Treasury Wine Estates, she brings deep expertise in leadership, risk, governance, and transformation. A CEW Sustainability Scholar and TED speaker, Olivia holds degrees in marine science, environmental engineering, an MBA, and is a graduate of AICD, Oxford, and Harvard executive programs. A lifelong animal advocate, she serves on several boards advancing companion animal welfare.
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11:00
Operationalising data to achieve measurable business, risk & ESG outcomes
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Olivia Tyler,
Michelle Wilson
Senior Sustainability ManagerSunRice
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Fireside Chat
11:30
Fireside chat: Maximising commercial & environmental value from emissions reporting
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Michelle Wilson,
Erin Kuo-Sutherland,
Erin Kuo-Sutherland
Chief Sustainability OfficerYarra Capital Management
Erin is responsible for leading Yarra’s corporate sustainability strategy and works closely with Yarra’s investment teams to support best practice Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) integration into the Firm’s investment processes. She has over 20 years’ experience working within sustainability and impact. Erin joined Yarra in October 2022 from a consulting business, advising fund managers and family offices on ESG and impact matters. She was previously Chief Impact Officer at Impact Investment Group and held senior positions across Impact Investing Australia and Pacific Corporate Group, the world’s largest cleantech private equity investor, where she led projects in the US, India and Australia.
Erin holds a BA in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD from Monash University.
Erin holds a BA in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD from Monash University.
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Fireside Chat
11:30
Fireside chat: Maximising commercial & environmental value from emissions reporting
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Michelle Wilson,
Erin Kuo-Sutherland,
Emma Verheijke
Group Head of SustainabilityCollins Foods
Emma Verheijke is Group Head of Sustainability at Collins Foods, driving sustainability strategy and reporting across global operations. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability—including a decade in advisory—she blends deep regulatory knowledge with hands-on expertise in materiality, strategy development, data governance, and assurance readiness. Emma is currently focused on implementing AASB S2, as well as enabling innovations across the business to deliver on sustainable ambitions. She’s a firm believer that sustainability reporting should be pragmatic, purposeful, and a catalyst for better business decisions—not just a compliance exercise.
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12:10
Ensuring ESG data is accurate, reliable, and actionable
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Emma Verheijke,
Charlotte West
Head of Sustainability & ESGWiseTech Global
Charlotte is currently Head of Sustainability & ESG at WiseTech Global, an ASX50 developer of enterprise software solutions for the global logistics and trade industries. She joined WiseTech in 2022 to establish the function, bringing over a decade of experience in corporate sustainability from NGO, advisory and corporate roles in the UK, including the sustainable business network Business in the Community, environmental charity Global Action Plan and fashion retailer House of Fraser. Charlotte holds a Masters in Environment & Sustainable Development from University College London and is a member of the Australasian Investor Relations Association’s ESG & Sustainability Committee.
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12:40
Practical guide to preparing your climate/ESG annual statement
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Charlotte West,
Katharine Hopper
Head of SustainabilityEVT
As EVT’s Head of Sustainability, Katharine leads the global sustainability strategy across EVT’s cinema, hotel and travel operations to ensure that the Group seizes the opportunities to reduce environmental impact through more sustainable practice.
Katharine has extensive global experience across both the Not-For-Profit and private sectors, including resources, banking and hospitality and leisure. Her deep commitment to sustainable development has seen her build sustainability functions from the ground up, and lead two organisations in setting Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi)-aligned emissions reduction goals. Katharine has also developed and implemented award-winning social impact strategies, including the development and delivery of Reconciliation Action Plans.
Katharine is passionate about guiding businesses to a more sustainable future and is known for her collaborative leadership style. She thrives on bringing teams with her on the path to progress and takes pride in embedding sustainability initiatives in everyday operations – when they become ‘the way we do things around here’.
Katharine holds an MBA (Open University UK), MSc Development Studies (University of London – SOAS) and an MA Arabic (University of Edinburgh).
Katharine has extensive global experience across both the Not-For-Profit and private sectors, including resources, banking and hospitality and leisure. Her deep commitment to sustainable development has seen her build sustainability functions from the ground up, and lead two organisations in setting Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi)-aligned emissions reduction goals. Katharine has also developed and implemented award-winning social impact strategies, including the development and delivery of Reconciliation Action Plans.
Katharine is passionate about guiding businesses to a more sustainable future and is known for her collaborative leadership style. She thrives on bringing teams with her on the path to progress and takes pride in embedding sustainability initiatives in everyday operations – when they become ‘the way we do things around here’.
Katharine holds an MBA (Open University UK), MSc Development Studies (University of London – SOAS) and an MA Arabic (University of Edinburgh).
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14:10
Defining reporting boundaries: how early adopters avoided scope creep
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Katharine Hopper,
Jaya Prasad
Assistant Company Secretary & Senior Sustainability AdvisorNew Hope Group
Jaya Prasad is the Senior Sustainability Advisor and Assistant Company Secretary at New Hope Group (ASX: NHC), an Australian coal producer with associated port, oil and gas, and agricultural operations. Jaya has experience advising mining and energy companies on transactional, regulatory, corporate governance, and sustainability matters, and before New Hope worked for Herbert Smith Freehills and KPMG. Jaya holds a dual Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce from the University of Queensland. In 2024, Jaya was awarded the Queensland Law Society’s Excellence in Law ‘Emerging Leader Award’ and was recognised as the Rising Star of the Governance Top 100 Finalists. Jaya is passionate about opening pathways for young professionals in the mining industry and through her volunteer involvement in the industry serves as President of the Young Professionals Committee for the Energy & Resources Law Association (formerly known as AMPLA) and previously served as Secretary for Young Mining Professionals Brisbane and Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources (WISER).
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14:40
Lean reporting: focusing on process, not tools
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Jaya Prasad,
Karen Durand
General Manager Sustainability & Environmental GeoscientistDyno Nobel
Karen is an Environmental Geoscientist and GM Sustainability at Dyno Nobel Limited, a global explosives manufacturer with a multibillion-dollar ammonium nitrate manufacturing base. Before working for Dyno Nobel, Karen’s research investigated the use of stable oxygen and carbon isotope ratios in carbonate deposits from northwest Queensland to develop past average temperature curves for use in palaeoclimate reconstruction and the calibration of predictive climate change models.
Karen has overseen Dyno Nobel’s GRI/TCFD aligned sustainability and climate change reporting since 2014, including ESG materiality assessments and the use of future climate-related scenarios to assess climate and sustainability-related risks and opportunities. She is GRI certified and is currently assisting in preparing the company for ASRS reporting.
Karen has overseen Dyno Nobel’s GRI/TCFD aligned sustainability and climate change reporting since 2014, including ESG materiality assessments and the use of future climate-related scenarios to assess climate and sustainability-related risks and opportunities. She is GRI certified and is currently assisting in preparing the company for ASRS reporting.
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15:30
Scenario analysis in reporting: best practice approaches & how to avoid the pitfalls
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Karen Durand,
Blaise Porter
Head of Environment & Social ImpactIress
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.
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.
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16:00
Preparing for mandatory Scope 3 reporting & getting the processes right
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Blaise Porter,
David Beard
Sustainability Reporting & Communications ManagerEssential Energy
David Beard is the Sustainability Reporting and Communications Manager at Essential Energy. He played a key role in Essential Energy’s preparations for its first mandatory climate-related financial disclosure for 2024-25, as well as contributing to Essential Energy’s three voluntary disclosures from 2021-22 and 2023-24. He has degrees in Environmental Management and Communications and has spent more than 20 years helping to report on and communicate scientific and technical information.
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Panel Discussion
16:30
Panel discussion: The road ahead: what reporting will look like beyond 2026
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Speakers
David Beard,
Aida Golneshin,
Susanne Etti,
Aida Golneshin
Innovation and Sustainability AdvisorEdlyn Foods
Dr Aida Golneshin is Head of Innovation at Edlyn Foods and Principal Advisor at Innovaera, with over 20 years of experience in innovation, sustainability, and product development. At Edlyn, she has led 1,500+ projects and integrated sustainability into core operations - from packaging and carbon strategy to circular product development. Aida holds a PhD and has published academic work and patents across science and engineering. She collaborates with research institutions and advises organisations on embedding practical, future-fit innovation and sustainability strategies that support credible reporting, commercial growth, and long-term resilience.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:30
Panel discussion: The road ahead: what reporting will look like beyond 2026
Speaker
Speakers
David Beard,
Aida Golneshin,
Susanne Etti,
Susanne Etti
Global Environment Impact ManagerIntrepid Travel
Dr. Susanne Etti is a passionate environmental advocate with a PhD in natural science, leading climate action initiatives at Intrepid Travel. As Global Environmental Impact Manager, she oversees carbon performance, climate reporting, and guides the company’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Widely recognized as a thought leader in sustainable travel, Susanne has played a pivotal role in steering the industry toward a 1.5°C future. In 2023, she was honored on the BBC’s prestigious 100 Women of Influence list.
Her insights have been featured in leading academic journals and major media outlets including The Washington Post and The New York Times. A sought-after speaker and panelist, Susanne also serves as a mentor with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
Widely recognized as a thought leader in sustainable travel, Susanne has played a pivotal role in steering the industry toward a 1.5°C future. In 2023, she was honored on the BBC’s prestigious 100 Women of Influence list.
Her insights have been featured in leading academic journals and major media outlets including The Washington Post and The New York Times. A sought-after speaker and panelist, Susanne also serves as a mentor with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:30
Panel discussion: The road ahead: what reporting will look like beyond 2026
Speaker
Speakers
David Beard,
Aida Golneshin,
Susanne Etti,
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