The Always Carbon team love a coffee and a chat, especially by the beach. This is an opportunity for any one interested in decarbonisation, CO2 removal, carbon credits, ClimateTech and everything climate change to come and meet others in a relaxed informal setting.

As the world faces the growing impacts of climate change, the need for multisectoral collaboration and innovative solutions has never been more critical. In the race to create a sustainable future, we must not only focus on human well-being but also protect the diverse species that share our planet. It's time to reassess our relationship with nature, restore balance in how we use resources, and prioritize the survival of all living beings. While often overlooked, zoos are emerging as vital players in the fight to mitigate climate change. Institutions are increasingly involved in innovative conservation efforts that reach far beyond their gates. From public education campaigns and corporate partnerships to ground-breaking nature-based solutions and accelerator programs, organizations like the Taronga Conservation Society Australia are driving critical behind-the-scenes initiatives. Join us for this discussion panel and go beneath the surface of Taronga’s unique contributions to combating climate change, uncovering the lesser-known strategies that not only protect wildlife but also contribute to ecosystem resilience and community engagement. Plus, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Taronga's groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, including the world’s largest Coral CryoDiversity Bank, and discover how these efforts are shaping a resilient future for both wildlife and ecosystems.

It has been 25 years since the NSW Government’s NABERS program began energy efficiency ratings of office buildings. Since then, the program has expanded to provide building sustainability ratings in energy efficiency, waste efficiency and waste management, to a diverse range of building sectors. In this session, we’ll be talk about how the NABERS program has grown over the years and give insights into the global trends that have and continue to shape commercial building sustainability, including building electrification, circular economy, government policy & procurement, accounting for embodied carbon and green finance.

"Are we having any fun? What we getting out of living? Who cares for what you've got if you're not having any fun?" Working to shape a better world is tough. Burnout and loneliness is real. But it doesn't have to be this hard. Approaching the big problems with serious intent is important, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't find joy and fun. But how? Join us to unlock some secrets from those who are making it happen. Who is this event for? Sustainability practitioners Waste warriors Local and State government leaders Social impact enthusiasts Community advocates ESG professionals Freelancers and influencers 6pm Refreshments on arrival 6:30pm- 7:10pm Panel chat with selected panellists. 7:10-8pm- Networking and games 8pm Close

Children will go on a journey to: Connect: Immerse in a visually stunning Acknowledgement of Country - and connect to Country by naming and decorating a recycled paper leaf with natural inks. Explore: Use hands and feet explore sacred earth imagery and sustainable futures imagery with interactive floor projection games. Imagine: Imagine a greener future of Sydney with a Lego powered mission, inspired by First Nations knowledge of Caring for Country. Empower: Create native seed bombs for students to plant at home, giving students a tangible way to care for Country. This experience provides children with interactive sustainability and First Nations perspectives integrated across learning areas. There will be 30 session of 50 minutes duration over the 5 days: 25 sessions for primary school classes, and 5 sessions for the community. Don't miss this unique experience to connect with Country, learn from ancient wisdom and innovative solutions, and be inspired to take action in our communities for our planet. We encourage you to explore other aligned exhibitions at the Australian Museum on the day, such as Burra and Futures Now. To explore the museum, you'll need to book a self-led visit (General Admission) to the Museum.

After feeling powerless about the government’s inaction to climate change given the bushfires and floods in 2020/2021, we trained as facilitators under Climate for Change to teach everyday Australians what they can do about climate change. In April 2022, the urgency of the climate crisis compelled us to shift from hosting conversations about climate change, to carving a space for dedicated action. ​We'll guide you through writing emails to politicians about issues you care about or from a list of current Australian policies being negotiated in parliament.

Join the team the Sydney Roads Asset Performance Contract (SRAPC) team from Ventia to learn and tackle the sustainability problems on our road maintenance contract. You will be looking at some of the following sustainability problems: - How to incorporate more recycled content into road pavements? - How to increase the ecological value of the network? - How to reduce the fuel consumption of maintenance vehicles that use diesel? - How do you maximise waste reuse and recycling? - How to mitigate and adapt to climate change risks across the network such as flooding?

View livestramed events in cinematographic comfort, participate in vitual and hybrid workshops with state of the art interactive AV tech, refresh and recharge with complimentary chai tea and network at your own pace in our collaboration cafe sponsored by Xxxx.

Ocean Youth in Action is an immersive one-day event for high school students, providing an inspiring platform to collaborate and envision positive solutions for ocean conservation. It brings together young leaders in the emerging blue, green, and clean economies with youth advocates to discuss innovation and sustainability. Through discussions, creative ideation, and networking, young people will connect with change-makers and explore paths to protect the planet’s most precious resource—the ocean.

The NSW Decarbonisation Hub will present 3 back-to-back sessions exploring social license in decarbonisation, featuring academics, industry and government from across NSW. Hear new perspectives and learn about the work happening in regional NSW to gain social license and drive decarbonisation through all 3 of our Networks: Electrification and Energy Systems, Powerfuels including Hydrogen, and Land and Primary Industries.

1. Keynote Address by Kaushik Sridhar Title: From Purpose to Impact: Driving Authentic ESG Transformation • Explore how purpose-driven leadership creates meaningful impact in sustainability and ESG. • Learn how embedding purpose into organisational strategy drives innovation, resilience, and stakeholder trust. • Insights into aligning corporate actions with authentic ESG values, drawn from Kaushik's personal journey and professional expertise. • Practical examples of how organisations are moving beyond compliance to embed purpose into every layer of their operations. 2. Panel Discussion: Careers, Burnout, and ESG Topics: • Embedding Sustainability Across Roles ○ HR: Incorporating ESG into hiring and policies. ○ Finance: Aligning budgets with sustainability goals. ○ Marketing: Communicating authenticity in sustainability efforts. ○ Supply Chain and Procurement: Sustainable practices for operational impact. • Burnout in ESG Work ○ Managing “climate stress” for professionals driving sustainability initiatives. ○ Addressing the overwhelming complexity of ESG reporting standards. ○ Combating "checkbox" approaches within organisations. 3. Trends in Sustainability and Skills: Session Highlights: • Climate Tech innovations and their talent needs. • Engineering roles in driving decarbonisation. • Soft sustainability skills becoming essential across industries. • How to upskill and enter the sustainability space. 4. Workshops: Getting Started with Sustainability • For Companies: ○ Attracting and retaining top ESG talent. ○ Embedding sustainability into organisational culture. • For Professionals: ○ Expanding your current role to include sustainability practices. ○ Finding internships and building ESG career pathways.

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Key Points (suggested) - Participants will "travel" through various digital landscapes representing different aspects of our online footprint - Interactive elements will allow users to see how their daily digital habits contribute to carbon emissions - The experience will include positive scenarios showing how sustainable practices can reduce impact - Educational pop-ups will provide facts and figures about digital sustainability - A final segment will offer personalised suggestions for reducing one's digital carbon footprint

Key points (suggested) - Teams will work on optimising existing applications or creating new ones with minimal energy consumption - Challenges will focus on areas like cloud computing, mobile apps, and AI algorithms - Participants will use tools to measure and compare the energy efficiency of their code - Industry experts will provide mentorship and workshops on green coding techniques - Winners will be selected based on energy efficiency, innovation, and scalability of their solutions

Through expert guidance and real-world examples, participants will explore the latest best practices and technologies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining product innovation and performance. Key Points (suggested): - Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint throughout the product lifecycle. - Best practices for energy efficiency and sustainability in data center operations. - Exploring AI technologies and practices that minimize environmental impact. - Practical methodologies to measure and integrate sustainability into product development processes. - Overview of processes to include sustainability in product development

Key points (suggested) - Aligning cloud cost optimisation with sustainability goals - Tools and techniques for measuring and reducing cloud energy consumption - Case studies of successful FinOps implementations in reducing emissions - Collaboration between IT, finance, and sustainability teams for greener IT practices - Future trends in FinOps for environmental impact reduction

Key points (suggested) - Discussion on current policies and their effectiveness in addressing digital sustainability - Exploration of new policy ideas, such as carbon taxes for data centres or energy efficiency standards for software - Debate on the balance between regulation and industry self-governance - Analysis of international cooperation opportunities for global digital sustainability standards - Identification of key areas where policy intervention could have the most significant impact

Key points (suggested) - How should companies quantify and monitor the carbon emissions associated with cloud computing, data centers, and digital applications. - how to address its current challenges and avoid greenwashing - Help to understand the full environmental impact of hardware and software and cloud use through the full life cycle. - Understand roles and responsibilities of each actors (vendors, businesses and consummers)

Key points (suggested) - Explore the future of IT jobs that align with environmental goals and brainstorm creative solutions to bridge existing skill gaps. - Incorporating digital sustainability into IT and computer science curricula - Strategies for recruiting talent with a focus on sustainability expertise - Upskilling current employees in green IT practices - Collaboration between academia and industry to develop sustainability-focused programs - Case studies of organisations leading in sustainable IT recruitment and education

Inspiring young speakers and panellists to share their journey and ideas for integrating sustainability with technology. Key Points (suggested): - leveraging social platforms to promote environmental awareness and inspire collective action. - what would support Eco-friendly app and website development. - what would help Digital minimalism and its impact on reducing e-waste. - what about Gamification for environmental education and action. Maybe at the end of the event: - Young innovators will pitch ideas for green tech solutions, receiving feedback from experts and the chance to secure mentorship or funding. - Exhibit booths for youth-led startups to display their innovations and gain visibility.