5 years ago, not many people knew what ESG was, now it’s become a household phrase. In this episode, Vis sits down with Eric Lee, Vice-President at Aligned Climate Capital, and discusses the emergence of the sustainability industry. Eric shares his thoughts on green bonds, Aligned’s decision to invest in ChargeNet, and how his original aspirations to become a doctor, led to a career in sustainability. Eric shares how Aligned Climate Capital’s investments are not just based on environmental outco...
Apr 21, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Read our Natural Capital article but want to learn more? Then this episode is for you! Grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we chat with Alex and Rory, the Co-Founders of Cecil Earth. They’ll share their experience going from Boston Consulting Group and transitioning into the start-up sphere and emphasise resilience and problem-solving as essential skills for both roles. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Alex and Rory’s origin stories (08:26) Should start-up founders join big corporation...
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Greenfluence, and welcome to season 2! To kick start this season, Maya and Vis sat down with Camille Socquet-Clerc, a digital marketing professional on a mission to bring impact investing to all Australians. Join us as Camille shares what it was like to grow up in the French Alps, as well as entering the impact investing space coming from a digital marketing background, and how this has helped her succeed as an entrepreneur. [00:00] Introduction [02:20] What was it like growing u...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
The wait is over! Presenting part 2 of our interview with Deen Rad. In this episode, Deen goes into further detail about his role at the New South Wales Treasury in the Office of Social Impact Investment and shares some golden nuggets that could help you find an impactful career. This has been season 1 with Greenfluence. We hope you’ve enjoyed gaining deeper insights into the world of sustainability, and that you’ve found a way for you to make an impact. We are happy to share that season 2 is co...
Mar 18, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
And for the final guest of the season, introducing Deen Rad! A Macquarie University Alumni, Deen is on a mission to ensure that his career combines passion, purpose, and profit, and aims to use his knowledge and skills in finance to change the world for the better. The first episode of our 2-part interview chronicles his past experience. Going into depth with how his extracurricular activities shaped his career choices and shed light on the highly progressive family-focused culture at Macquarie ...
Mar 14, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
As we head closer to the end of season 1, we can say that the the finish line is definitely within sight! This week we speak with Professor Tom Smith, the Head of the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, as well as a member of the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Finance. In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding of the work undertaken by the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Finance, as well as Professor Smith’s observation of the...
Jan 11, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We bring you a special conversation with the Principal Commercial of Fortescue Future Industries! If you haven't heard, they are the Australian leader in Green Hydrogen innovation. Tamahra Kierath discusses her career change from commercial law into mining, as well as why green hydrogen is the way of the future energy industry! Dive deeper into understanding the commercialisation of green hydrogen, including why it is preferable over batteries and electric power, and what this means for the futu...
Dec 10, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Not many of us have the time or technical background to interpret scientific data about climate change. That’s where data visualisation comes in! In this episode, Harim Jung, a climate change data visualisation expert, chats with us about it. She also shares with us why ‘grit’ is her favourite work and her insights on the future of nuclear energy! Timestamps: [2:09] The Power of Grit [5:01] Sustainability and Climate Change in South Korea [8:55] How Data Visualisation Helps Us Understand Climate...
Nov 20, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today's episode we speak to Laure Legros, Program Manager at Work for Climate and Country Lead & Facilitator at Climate Fresk. Laure talked to us about her journey in getting into the climate change space, barriers in the sustainability space, renewable energy and importantly how individuals can create climate action within their companies! Be sure to listen and get ready to feel empowered!
Oct 28, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We speak to Shane Nichols, the CEO of Good Return . You will learn about the power of microfinance loans in making a macro impact and eradicating poverty [14:00]. Shane also discusses a vision for an inclusive financial system [22:00] and how to invest with the purpose of making an impact [34:00]. Meet Shane Nichols Good Return is a non-profit which works to break the cycle of poverty through access to responsible finance. Shane's experience in microfinance and enterprise development spans two d...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Learn about what responsible investing, donuts and Oxford University have in common in this interview with our good friend and Greenfluencer, Tom Bunting. Tom speaks to us about finding a fulfilling career in sustainability, introduces the concept of responsible investing and tells us why donuts are so important to the growth of our planet! While studying at Macquarie University, Tom worked in a number of professional services roles. Starting as a forensic analyst at BDO, where he took part in f...
Sep 29, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
From meeting in an Applied Finance class over at Summer school, entering the corporate world, to what sparked our interest in building Greenfluence - this is our story. Get an insight from Maya Valentin and Vis Vythilingam (Greenfluence Co-founders) on what you’ll learn from the podcast, our thoughts on sustainable finance and some exciting plans for this community. Listen and become an influencer today! Be one of our first members and join our community here: 1) LinkedIn group: https://www.link...
Sep 19, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We are two Gen Z’s with a passion for learning about all aspects of sustainability, responsible investing and climate change so we can are equipped to create a better future. As professionals with corporate careers, we find intersects on how our applied finance, consulting and legal backgrounds can be applied to pursue planet positive outcomes. We want you to be a Greenfluencer! Learn more about what we're doing and how YOU can get involved! Be one of our first members and join our community her...
Sep 19, 2021•1 min
