Our key take-homes from Climate Action in the Public Realm talks and panel discussions.
During the half-day knowledge exchange we explored positive climate action for the future of Western Sydney and our planet.
We heard 10-minute talks from industry experts on diverse topics: materials, urban cooling, smart technology, green, blue (and pink!) infrastructure, product stewardship and circularity. Talks were followed by a Q&A with speakers, and a panel discussion on current challenges in Western Sydney, which resonate in many other parts of the world.
🎤 David Martin, Sustainability Strategist Green and Blue Infrastructure for Australian Settlements “requires a coordinated approach with sector based engagement.”
🎤 Eshita Dutia, Cumberland City Council Data can help mitigation efforts with increasing temperatures and hot days. “Technology is our friend – don’t be afraid of it!”
🎤 Jeff Morgan, Hassell On materials, demanding low carbon and recycled aluminium can dramatically reduce Australia’s emissions. On our natural resources: “Consider what is it worth?”
🎤 Rose R., Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence Circularity and climate action are one and the same – so let’s transform the way we make and use products. “Producer responsibility operationalises the circular economy.”
🎤 June Lee Boxsell, Street Furniture Australia On data driven climate action, “you can’t improve what you can’t measure” and on product choices, “buy less, but buy well.”
After the inspiring talks, lively panel conversations, moderated by Joshua French, gave us an opportunity to ask some difficult questions and helped to move the discussion forward. We encourage everyone who came to keep these conversations going, reconnect with those you met and continue to walk the talk.
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Our Presentation Specialists bring a fun, interactive and informative workshop about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to your office. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) you will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats in the comfort of your office. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). ‘The presentation content was informative, engaging, interactive and relevant. Genuinely one of the better supplier workshops! It was efficient yet insightful. The interactive nature of it enhanced engagement with the team,’ Sam Westlake, Senior Associate, Hassell, Sydney. ‘Possibly our favourite product presentation to date! Engaging, great content and appreciated the physical samples and prototypes,’ Alexa Ongoco, Senior Landscape Architect, TCL, Brisbane. ‘Thorough presentation with actual product to see and …
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Street Furniture Australia’s entire product range and manufacturing operation has received carbon neutral certification through Climate Activeâ„¢. Achieving carbon neutral certification marks a significant milestone in our operation and the culmination of a four year long process of detailed measurement and analysis. Climate Activeâ„¢ is the only Australian government-backed carbon neutral certification programme for businesses to measure, reduce, and offsets their carbon emissions. It is one of the most rigorous carbon-neutral programs in the world. An approved Emissions Reduction Strategy (ERS) is central to achieving certification through Climate Active. Street Furniture Australia has elected to use SBTi validated science-based targets to ensure their ERS is meaningful and aligns with the 2015 Paris Agreement – to limit global temperature rises to 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels. For those emissions that can’t be …
Our Presentation Specialists bring a fun, interactive and informative workshop about our carbon neutral journey and latest products to your office. In 30 minutes (plus Q&A) you will explore materials and finishes, touch and feel samples, and bond with your colleagues over delicious treats in the comfort of your office. There will also be a mystery prize for a lucky winner (optional). ‘The presentation content was informative, engaging, interactive and relevant. Genuinely one of the better supplier workshops! It was efficient yet insightful. The interactive nature of it enhanced engagement with the team,’ Sam Westlake, Senior Associate, Hassell, Sydney. ‘Possibly our favourite product presentation to date! Engaging, great content and appreciated the physical samples and prototypes,’ Alexa Ongoco, Senior Landscape Architect, TCL, Brisbane. ‘Thorough presentation with actual product to see and …
