The Green Dream
Episodes
Hidden Gems, Big Impact: Investing in Emerging Companies with Nathan Parkin from Australian Ethical
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re speaking with Nathan Parkin, Head of Equities at Australian Ethical, an investment manager established in 1986, with more than...
Exciting Utopia or Terrifying Dystopia? The future of AI with Dr Martin Dougiamas
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads: with regulation and ethical oversight it promises to transform society for the better; but left unchec...
Western Annihilation – Alcoa & the Northern Jarrah Forest
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s discussion is about Alcoa’s proposed expansion of bauxite mining in WA’s jarrah forests, which has raised major concerns in the communit...
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Unseen Cost of Modern Slavery with Måns Carlsson & Moe Turaga
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was blown away to hear Moe Turaga's story at a recent conference. Most of the time we think of Modern Slavery as a distant problem – somethin...
A Darker Shade of Green: Sustainable Bonds with David Gallagher of Artesian
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all ethical investments are created equal. In this episode, we go deep into the world of green and sustainable bonds with David Gallagher, Head ...
From Rough Sleeping to a Place to call Home: Providing Positive Impact with the Regnan Credit Impact Trust
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This interview is with George Bishay and Murray Ackman from the Regnan Credit Impact Trust team. In this discussion we demystify impact bonds, with so...
Adaptation, AI, EV’s & Bankers in Speedboats: The Future of Impact Investing with Tim Crockford of Regnan
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This interview is with Tim Crockford, who leads the Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions team. In this wide ranging discussion we cover Trump 2.0, in...
Trees from the Forest: PFAS cleanup, Childcare Deserts & Critical Minerals with Claudia Kwan of NorthStar Impact Funds
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I always enjoy my conversations with the team at NorthStar Impact Funds, and this interview with Claudia Kwan is no exception. Claudia has a thoughtfu...
Ethical Influencer: How Australian Ethical drives change towards a Net Zero Future, with Persephone Fraser
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Ethical Investment Week 2024 interview: 'What type of ethical investor are you?'It’s been 3 years since we had a chat to Australian Eth...
Cutting Carbon, Ending Exploitation & Elevating Women with Madeleine Huynh from Perennial's Better Future Fund
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s interview is with Madeleine Huynh, ESG Analyst and Assistant Equities Analyst at Perennial Partners. This is our second Green Dream intervie...
Nuclear...Saviour or Sideshow? Unveiling the True Cost of Climate Solutions
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion with Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management we venture into the heart of the nuclear debate. Nuclear energy is an enigma…on paper, it...
Charting the Course to Sustainable Property: Andrew Cole of Charter Hall
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our focus turns to property. Andrew Cole is Head of ESG at Charter Hall, a prominent Australian property group that is once again highly rated ...
Silk heart valves, Slimming tablets, Sonic gains & Soy – Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been two years since my first chat with Nick Edgerton – and it’s clear that creating positive impact is still at the core of his decision m...
From Worry to Warrior: Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action & creating a sustainable legacy with Claire O’Rourke
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” Arthur Ashe. Welcome to a special episode of The Green Dream, where we dive deep into t...
Lights, Camera, Climate Action: The Silver Screen and Ethical Investing with Mark Forstmann
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is fairly unique, because we’re talking about a new film release and ethical investment stock picks in the same conversation, and that’...
Blood & Gore: Determined to create a more sustainable future - David Blood of Generation IM
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Blood is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of sustainable investment management. Almost 20 years ago in 2004, David created Generatio...
Avoiding greenwashing (and bluewashing!) and creating positive social impact since 1840: Matthew Moore from Australian Unity
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s not many fund managers that can say they can trace their origins back to a pub in Melbourne in 1840, 183 years ago! At that time, a group of...
The Lucky Laundry: How the Aussie economy got hooked on the world's dirtiest cash
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's ruthless world of organised crime, the best criminals aren't foolish enough to steal money out of banks. They wear tailored suits...
The Mafia & waste management, farming & the cloud - understanding Environmental Markets with IMPAX
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1998, Impax Asset Management (Impax) is a London based specialist asset manager, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition...
Accelerating Australia’s transition to a low carbon economy, with Alex Hillman of ACCR
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Ethical Investment Week 2022 we are highlighting the important work that is being done behind the scenes to create positive impact and improve corp...
Beyond Juukan Gorge - Uranium, Troglodyte Extinction & Cultural Cringe, with Kado Muir
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are cave dwelling Troglodytes? Is it a coincidence that places of cultural significance often seem to be in resource rich areas, for example the ...
Aligning Profit with Purpose - Investing for a Better Future with Damian Cottier
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Cottier, Portfolio Manager of the Perennial Better Future Trust (IMPQ), says that Sustainable Investing is about more than just avoiding ‘...
Hospital Robots, Steam Technology & Automated Driving - Creating Positive Impact with Victoria MacLean from WHEB
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WHEB Asset Management is not really a household name here in Australia, and nor are many of the companies that they invest in. Yet for many years, the...
Taking over a million cars off the road – ESG Global Bonds with PIMCO’s Tina Adatia
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC) is one of the largest fund managers in the world, managing more than $2 trillion (USD) in assets fo...
The Rich Greenie - Unleashing your power as a consumer, finding work/life balance....and travel!
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview the author of a book called ‘The Rich Greenie, financial strategies for living well while saving the planet’. Stuart B...
Leaf Ratings - Eradicating Green (& Rainbow!) Washing
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about super and investment funds that claim to be ethical or sustainable, but you suspect they might not be true to label? In t...
Floods, Video Games, Cobalt & Tesla...behind the scenes with BetaShares
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion with Greg Liddell, Director of Responsible Investments at BetaShares, we talk about the active management of passive funds that i...
The best companies you’ve never heard of: Australian Ethical Emerging Companies with Andy Gracey
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Gracey describes Australian Ethical’s funds as more than just “feel good” investments, having won a number of awards over the years. They a...
Impact Investing: Intentionally doing good and contributing to solutions - Kerry Series of Inspire Australian Equities
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion with Kerry we explore Impact Investing: a style of investment dedicated to intentionally doing good and contributing to solutions. ...
Karen McLeod: Helping investors make greener choices, which are authentic and true to label
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview I talk to a fellow Financial Planner, my colleague Karen McLeod. Career wise, we have a fair bit in common - like myself, she is an ...
Juukan Gorge, Green Capital & Hunter Gatherer Mythbusting
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to our special Ethical Investment Week (EIW) podcast! The theme for EIW 2021 is Wayfinding for ethical investment. In its simplest d...
From Goldman Sachs to Impact bonds, via Australian Survivor! An interview with Kate Temby of Affirmative Investment Management
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This interview is with Kate Temby of Affirmative Investment Management. I was keen to talk to an Impact bond manager to demystify the world of bonds, ...
Trouble in the Western Sahara: Renewables, Philosophy and Tomatoes - an ethical Q&A with Dr Stuart Palmer of Australian Ethical
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I interview Dr Stuart Palmer, the Head of Ethics Research at Australian Ethical. Stuart evaluates the impacts which companies’ produ...
Electric Planes, Trains & Automobiles...the Sustainability Revolution with Olympic gold medallist, Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded this interview whilst the 2021 Tokyo Olympics were underway, which was fitting because Tom King won a gold medal for sailing at the Sydne...
Antarctica, Coconuts, Microbes and Yoghurt...Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to have this chat with Nick Edgerton – his enthusiasm for sustainable investing is infectious, and whenever I talk to him I get the fee...