Green Fix

Green Fix
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Green Fix, the climate & sustainability podcast for Australian corporations and their ESG practitioners. We explore the top challenges and opportunities in the industry, how they are impacting your business and your work, so that you can keep your sanity.
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The show explores critical themes such as the challenges of climate risk management, the role of collaboration in sustainability efforts, and trends in climate tech. Episodes include discussions on topics like the impact of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards and community engagement in sustainability, providing listeners with actionable insights on navigating climate challenges.

Welcome to the Green Fix, the climate & sustainability podcast for Australian corporations and their ESG practitioners. We explore the top challenges and opportunities in the industry, how they are impacting your business and your work, so that you can keep your sanity.
The technological revolution transforming Australian businesses carries a hidden environmental cost that few sustainability practitioners fully understand. In this revealing conversation with digital sustainability expert Tim Prosser, we uncover the substantial climate impact of our digital lives and explore how organisations can address this overlooked aspect of their sustainability strategy.
Did you know that 40% of an individual's carbon budget aligned with a 1.5-degree target is consumed by digital services? Or that by 2030, data centres could require 8% of Australia's power grid – equivalent to the entire steel industry? These startling figures highlight why sustainability practitioners must engage deeply with their technology counterparts as mandatory climate reporting approaches.
Tim draws fascinating parallels between the evolution of IT and sustainability functions within organisations. ”About 10-15 years ago, there was a real flip where organisations went from having an overall strategy supported by an IT function to being an IT company in a specific sector,” he explains. ”I see an opportunity for sustainability to go through that transition.”
We explore how the AI revolution is complicating sustainability efforts, with major tech companies already reporting missed climate targets due to energy-intensive AI deployments. Yet Tim also reveals the tremendous opportunity: research shows 84% of technology professionals prefer sustainability outcomes over cost-cutting measures, representing an army of potential champions waiting to be engaged.
For sustainability practitioners preparing for mandatory reporting, Tim provides practical guidance on establishing accurate technology emissions baselines, addressing e-waste challenges, and initiating productive collaborations with IT departments. He outlines common pitfalls in emissions calculations and explains how to move beyond spend-based approaches toward more meaningful measurements.
This episode offers essential knowledge for any sustainability professional looking to develop a comprehensive climate strategy that addresses the full environmental impact of their organisation's operations. Listen now to ensure your sustainability roadmap isn't missing this critical piece of the puzzle.
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Dan Leverington
Loreto Gutierrez
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