S1 E1: ASRS, collaborations and partnerships with Beth Dowe, Climate Leaders Coalition

In this episode of The Green Fix podcast, we are joined by Beth Dowe, Executive Director of the Climate Leaders Coalition. We discuss the impact of the newly implemented Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) on businesses, the importance of collaboration in sustainability efforts, and the interconnection between climate and nature. Beth shares her journey into sustainability, the evolution of the industry, and key learnings from her experiences. The conversation emphasises the need for resilience, teamwork, and the integration of sustainability into core business strategies.

About Beth Dowe:
Beth is the Executive Director of the Climate Leaders Coalition. The coalition has 50 CEO members from across the landscape of Australian big business. Member CEOs sign up to commitments, including Paris alignment, and to accelerate Australia's transition through practical action and collaboration. Led by the CEOs and driven by their Heads of Sustainability, the coalition collaborate on projects to accelerate their shared transitions, setting a new standard for cross-industry collaboration.

Beth was previously with McKinsey & Company for 10 years, where she was a leader in the sustainability consulting practice, as well as leading the M&A work for the global sustainability practice. She has a legal background, beginning her career as a litigator with Blake Dawson and Ashurst. She is a mum to 2 amazing children who 'keep it real' daily!

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Dan Leverington
Loreto Gutierrez

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Topics covered:
Sustainability, climate change, Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, Climate Leaders Coalition, ESG, decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, corporate responsibility, environmental governance, business transformation.