This presentation aims to give an insight into the policy implications of climate friendly policy from a consumer, business and government perspective.
Future sustainability policies will be presented to the panel for analysis from 3 unique perspectives:
(a) product lifecycle (Scott Grierson using 'The Natural Step' framework)
(b) business (Donna Lorenz using a risk matrix to investigate strategic opportunities/threats for the commercial sector)
(c) economics (Karl Fitzgerald using Geonomics to simultaneously assess how policies will affect social justice and sustainability objectives)
The crowd can keep an eye on which policy mix gives us a sporting chance of sustainability. Findings from the discussions will reflect the full depth of consideration required when approaching new policy options.
Donna Lorenz (Principal Consultant - Climate Change, Maunsell Engineering) Donna is a climate change and corporate sustainability specialist and has extensive business strategy and communications experience across Australia, Asia, the UK and the US. Focusing on climate change risks, impacts, trends and opportunities for business, government and the community, she advises boards, executive management and government agencies on responses and management frameworks to address expected environmental, market and social changes. Her expertise includes climate change and sustainability research, analysis, strategy and risk assessment, adaptation and response strategies, greenhouse governance and carbon management, resource audits and efficiency strategies, issue and policy analysis, legislative compliance, market reviews, environmental auditing, change management, communications and brand strategy, stakeholder engagement and community consultation.
Karl Fitzgerald (Project Coordinator, Earthsharing Australia)
Karl conducted the Economics for Activist course. He is also a consultant for the UN Habitat's Global Land Tools Network. He has a B.Ec.
Scott Grierson (Sustainability Consultant & Researcher, Director - The Natural Step Australia)
Scott is an accredited teacher of the Natural Step Framework, having completed the course in Sweden. He has consulted internationally. Scott is currently a PhD student at Macquarie University.