The Greener Way
Episodes
Transparency in quant investing
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Quant + ESG Without the Black Box: Transparent Sustainable Investing with AXA IM’s ...
Under the pump: security vs sustainability
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Energy security vs net zero: What Australia’s new “fuel czar” means for investorsThis week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks wit...
Climate disclosure reports: what's the verdict?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s mandatory climate reporting (2026): What investors need to know | Dr Mary Stewart (ERM)This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Balta...
Fixing the gender pay gap
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gender pay gaps in financial services: What WGEA’s new targets mean for employers & investorsIn this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle B...
RIAA Conference: Protecting First Nations heritage
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Protection: Investor Risk, Responsibility & First Nations-Led Governance | The Greener WayThis week on The Greener Wa...
ESG in 2026: Evolution or revolution?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite global sustainable funds recording more than US$80 billion in net outflows in 2025, Australia and New Zealand are bucking the trend and contin...
ESG: Clearing the jargon overload
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TGW, host Michelle Baltazar welcomes ESG and responsible investing leader Dr Ian Woods to discuss 'ESG Unlocked', a new book he has co-au...
Data centres under threat from extreme weather
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar from FS Sustainability, discusses the increasing climate-driven risks to data centers with ...
The steel paradox
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the critical and complicated role of steel in the transition to a decarbonised fu...
Nature, we have a problem
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can we really trust the tools measuring biodiversity risk?This week on TGW, Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director of Media at FS Sustainability, sits ...
Fund inflows into sustainable ETFs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are investors adding sustainable ETFs to their portfolio?This week on The Greener Way podcast, host Michelle Baltazar chats in the studio with Chris B...
Busting the myths about renewables
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on 'The Greener Way', host Michelle Baltazar interviews Mike Harut, partner and responsible investment manager at $7bn fund manager Munro Pa...
Revolving door in ESG: How to keep top talent
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is now a good time to look for a new role in sustainability?In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the recruitment chall...
Making decarbonisation easy for SMEs
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great partnerships can make all the difference.In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Yossi Kraemer, co-head of capital...
RIAA: The year in review
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 has been a milestone year for responsible investing. This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the year that was with E...
The winners and losers of 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Greener Way Podcast, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the top sustainability trends of 2025 with Adam Verwey, co-founder of ethical i...
Managing physical risks with geospatial AI
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar interviews Candace Coppere, head of Climate and Innovation Lab, Sustainability Business at ...
COP30: What really happened
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
COP30 Insights: Global Climate Challenges and AchievementsIn this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Dr. Evan Center, senio...
Taking on TNFD: Navigating a new way of reporting
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the year, First Sentier Group’s global head of responsible investment Kate Turner joined Jamie Williamson on The Greener Way to talk thro...
How AI is changing the game on whistleblowing
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Greener Way, we explore the intersection of AI and sustainability with host Michelle Baltazar and guest Scott Lane, founding ch...
Navigating NSW's Planning Framework: What Investors Need to Know
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jane Gibbs, national ESG advisory lead at Unwelt, to delve into the proposed ...
Recharging investment portfolios with batteries and biodiversity
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 10 years, the investment case for batteries and battery storage has evolved phenomenally as their efficacy in supporting the energy tran...
The greener way to gold: Artisan miners on the rise
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Greener Way podcast, Michelle Baltazar, executive director of media at FS Sustainability, sits down with Shaokai Fan, head of asia pa...
Understanding nature-related risks: A conversation with Mirtha Kastrapeli on ESG investing
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Mirtha Kastrapeli, global head at ISS STOXX Research Institute, on how instituti...
A new play in defensive assets
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Australian Ethical deputy CIO and head of multi-asset, John Woods, discuss how their allocation into defensive assets, particularly g...
Do emission targets matter? 2026 Report Insights
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Greener Way, Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director of Media at FS Sustainability, chats with Julia Leske, Managing Dir...
Transparency and ESG in private credit
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Criticisms of private credit are typically focused on its opaque nature; as a recent ASIC report pointed out, transparency is scarce.As an ESG-led man...
Safeguarding children's rights in the age of AI: Insights from Federated Hermes
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michelle Baltazar on The Greener Way as she discusses the vital topic of children's rights with Ross Teverson, regional team lead at Federat...
Invest like a business owner: Insights from Jai Mirchandani
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jai Mirchandani, founder and CIO of Elm Responsible Investments.Jai provides an...
From engineering to climate policy: Frankie Muskovic's journey
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Frankie Muskovic, the newly appointed Executive Director of Policy at the Inves...
Climate transition by numbers: Insights from Bjarne Graven Larsen
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar chats with Bjarne Graven Larsen, founder and CEO of Qblue Balanced, on the hard numbers beh...
Clearing up the confusion on product labelling
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it still the wild, wild west on product labelling for sustainable investments? In this podcast, host Michelle Baltazar chats with Dug Higgins, Head...
The 'S' in ESG: Challenger's Charlotte O'Meara on fighting modern slavery
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Charlotte O'Meara, head of responsible investment at Challenger.They delve into...
Rethinking stewardship: JANA's Rachel Halpern on balancing returns with responsibility
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar chats with Rachel Halpern, head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisors, about the ...
Understanding TCorp's Approach to Climate Change and Active Ownership
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the inaugural investment stewardship report by TCorp with the company's head of i...
Enhancing emission transparency: PathZero's innovative approach to private equity
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way podcast, Financial Standard's Eliza Bavin talks with Carl Prins, Co-founder and CEO of PathZero, about the challeng...
Navigating climate transition: Directors' duties and greenwashing
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar discusses the critical role of company directors in climate transition planning with Chri...
The AI governance risk keeping executives up at night: A conversation with Elfreda Jonker
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the governance risks posed by AI with Elfreda Jonker from Alphinity Investment Ma...
Investing in a warmer world
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she speaks with Dr. Erin Kuo-Sutherland, chief sustainability officer at Yarra Capital Management. In this episode...
Mandatory Climate Disclosure: Closing Loopholes for Investment Banks and Insurers
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar discusses the new accounting standards for Scope 3 emissions with Alison George, Chief Im...
Exploring Emerging Markets & Sustainable Investments with Pablo Berrutti
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she chats with Pablo Berrutti, senior portfolio specialist at Stewart Investors, about emerging market investment oppor...
How direct indexing could supercharge ESG
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While still at a very nascent stage in Australia, direct indexing holds great potential – particularly for ESG and responsible investors.Investing i...
Measuring nature assets in portfolios
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the transition to nature-positive investment portfolios with Lucian Peppelenbos, ...
From silos to synergy
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The challenges facing sustainable investors are always evolving, and approaches to responsible investment must evolve as well.Over the years, much of ...
Carbon securities the next game-changer
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar interviews Paul Clements-Hunt, founder and CEO of the Blended Capital Group, about the evo...
Navigating the energy transition: Challenges and opportunities
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar chats with Will Farrell, co-lead of climate change at Federated Hermes Stewardship and Enga...
From coal to carbon: Planting seeds of the future
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Raf Wood, co-managing director of Silva Capital, on the evolution of Australia'...
Recruitment and salary outlook 2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s job market is relatively robust, but just like different industries tell different stories, so too do different segments of the sustaina...
Climate risk and insurance: A growing concern with Nicki Hutley
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Nicki Hutley, a climate councillor and chief economist, about a comprehensive c...
Banking on the climate transition with Rachel Alembakis
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s big five banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Group, NAB and Westpac – have all committed to limiting or cutting financing to f...
Navigating the energy transition: Insights from Chief Economist Brian Redican
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Brian Redican, Chief Economist at TCorp, about the economic implications of tra...
Building a Sustainable Portfolio: Lessons from Unless Financial's Dave Rae
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, Michelle Baltazar speaks with Dave Rae, a responsible investment advisor from Unless Financial.They discuss common...
Responsible Investing: A Year of Progress with RIAA's Estelle Parker
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, speaks with Estelle Parker, Co-Chief Executive of ...
Innovation vs. Regulation: Navigating the Future of Decarbonisation
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she interviews Rob Langrick, CFA Institute's Chief Product Advocate, on the evolving landscape of sustainable finance a...
From Standards to Strategy: Understanding Climate Reporting
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, discusses the newly implemented climate-related fi...
Mining and Microbes: A New Era of Environmental Solutions
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Mining and Pollution Mitigation.In this episode of The Greener Way, guest host Michelle Baltazar intervie...
Are founder-led companies a risk? With Lawrence Lam
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talk about founder-led companies, which can provide high returns for investors – but also be high risk.From Uber's aggressive ...
Green careers in silent crisis: The biggest challenges facing sustainability professionals with Heather Lynch
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research has revealed that sustainability professionals are fighting anxiety, loneliness, imposter syndrome.43% of green professionals are the ...
Decommissioning offshore oil and gas with Joshua Runciman
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil spills, leaks and contaminants can wreak havoc on marine life, and abandoned and decaying platforms and pipelines can cause large-scale damage thr...
Ultra wealthy look to sustainability and impact in an increasingly anti-ESG world with Amanda MacDonald
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of high-net-worth investors, you probably think of fast cars, designer bags and all-inclusive vacations. The last place your mind likel...
The biggest misconception fund managers have about stewardship with Rachel Alembakis
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Rachel Alembakis joins us on the show to discuss her role as stewardship manager at U Ethical.Alembakis pivoted from a career in journalism –...
Net zero infrastructure, data centres and renewable integration with David Scaysbrook
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With energy efficiency highlighted as a global priority at COP29, asset managers are faced with a big task: to align their strategies to meet new inte...
Anti-ESG at home and abroad: Trump, Dutton, and Meta with Morningstar’s Michelle Cameron
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable investing is experiencing a rise in anti-ESG sentiment – both abroad and at home.US President Donald Trump’s move back to the White Ho...
Overcoming barriers to financing the First Nations business sector with Jake Berthelot
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First Nations businesses in Australia face many barriers to accessing financing, including historically exclusionary policies, institutional barriers,...
Will PFAS be everywhere forever? Investing in PFAS solutions with Georgia Hall
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n August, it was revealed that PFAS known as ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in water filtration plants and even in platypus livers across NSW...
How to get a higher salary in green jobs in 2025 with Richard Evans
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With 2024 now officially over, for those that want to get a higher salary and career progression in 2025, this episode is for you. Today we’re ...
Responsible AI use in corporates with Jessica Cairns
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, companies are facing growing pressure to ensure their AI practices are ethical, transparent, and a...
Illuminating the dark underbelly of gold mining with Terry Heymann
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gold shines brighter than ever with a record-breaking 37 price highs this year solidifying it as a safe haven in uncertain times.Artisanal and Small-S...
Responsible investing in the context of conflict with Estelle Parker
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a closer look at weapons and defence-related holdings. We ask the question, what does responsible investing mean in the contex...
Everything you missed at COP29 with Richie Merzian
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
COP29, the 2024 UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, ran from November 11-22 in Azerbaijan.The main decision was how to pay for poorer nati...
How Trump will impact global clean energy and climate finance with Lachlan Carey
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s election victory has far-reaching implications for the clean energy sector and climate finance as a whole.Today, we jump in the time ...
An introduction to 24/7 clean energy
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The next wave of sustainability investment professionals is poised to benefit from a new movement. The 24/7 clean energy approach could surpass ...
Environmental impact of artificial intelligence with Prabhakar Srinivasan
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fair to stay that AI is officially here to stay – it’s everywhere, in our workplaces and even in our homes.However, the datacentres used in...
Carbon misconceptions in active investing portfolios with Guido Baltussen
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many in the investment community believe that implementing net zero policies comes with high risk and is incompatible with active investing, but is th...
Impact investing vs philanthropy: Achieving the UN sustainable development goals with Read Taylor Price
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years of progress, we are now seeing rising inequality and poverty reaching levels not seen in a century, according to the United Nations Dev...
How to ace climate reporting and avoid greenwash with ASIC Commissioner Kate O'Rourke
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With mandatory climate reporting coming into force in Australia, the corporate regulator ASIC is stepping up enforcement, targeting misleading and dec...
What to study to become a sustainable finance specialist with Rob Langrick
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the green revolution sweeps the globe, professionals are searching for quality sustainable finance education to help them stay on top of the game i...
Director's guide to climate governance, reporting, and shareholder activism with Mark Rigotti and Anna Gudkov
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability, is joined by two expert guests from the Australian Institute of Company Dir...
Maintaining competitive advantage in an age of climate transparency with Duncan Paterson
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Duncan Paterson, Director of Investor Practice at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) on the show to discuss Australia’s m...
Career change advice: How to break into ESG and sustainability with Belinda White
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With ESG and sustainability roles in high demand, many professionals are eyeing a career change into this impactful sector.In this episode, host Rose ...
The Right to Disconnect and toxic corporate culture with Emma Pringle
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia recently gave employees the right to ignore their boss outside of ordinary work hours.The law is meant to protect the health and wellbeing o...
Responsible investment stewardship towards net zero with Rachel Halpern
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Responsible investors are pushing back against so-called ‘Tea and Scones Stewardship’ and demanding meaningful company engagement.Done right, stew...
Screening and controversies – tobacco, weapons, and more with Julia Leske
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When investors want to avoid specific activities in their portfolio – like tobacco, gambling, weapons, or adult entertainment – they turn to ESG s...
Investing in low-carbon, energy-efficient green buildings with Davina Rooney
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode outlines the climate and commercial case for sustainable buildings.With buildings and building materials in hot demand, especially as the...
Nuclear power in Australia’s energy transition with Jai Mirchandani
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are currently more than 400 nuclear power reactors in 32 countries, generating about a tenth of the world's electricity.The Coalition’s plan t...
A just transition for regional Australia with Amanda Cahill
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one should be left behind in the transition to a net zero economy – and behind the scenes, both private and public sectors are working hard to un...
Can the market solve climate change? Climate finance with Blair Palese
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Inflation Reduction Act will crowd in more than $3 trillion US dollars of investment over the next decade. The Future Made in Australia Act has...
Moving business towards a low carbon economy with Jon Dee
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the power of advocacy and moving business towards a low carbon economy.Influential public figure, philanthropist Jon Dee is ...
Top ethical, sustainable, and responsible stocks and how to find them with Erica Hall
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Erica Hall, director of strategy and distribution at U Ethical Investors.Erica has experience across ESG, advisor solutions and more....
Radical super reform for climate change progress with retirement heavyweight Jeremy Cooper
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The biggest challenge in our lifetime is the global market failure we call climate change” – Jeremy Cooper.Jeremy has a radical idea to shake u...
NAIDOC Week: First Nations cultural heritage and FPIC with Rachel Perkins and Anirudha (Anu) Nagar
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This NAIDOC Week, we welcome two guests to the show to discuss legislation, risk, best practice, storytelling as a tool for change, and the concept of...
Momentum on nature, biodiversity, and climate with Natalie Kyriacou
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Kyriacou joins senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss how Australia is tracking on ESG compared to our global peers.The pair ...
Beyond ESG: UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David Atkin
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership...
Global update on sustainability laws and standards with Andrew Peterson
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ESG regulation is evolving fast. Whether it’s mandatory sustainability-related reporting, modern slavery regulations, or circular economy laws – w...
Researching ESG investment products with Aman Ramrakha
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to investing, information really is everything.Finding the right ESG investment product that delivers returns alongside positive impact,...
Nature-related financial disclosures with TNFD’s Tony Goldner
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to ESG, there are so many acronyms. From TCFD to ISSB, GRI and GSSB. But today, we are talking about reporting against the TNFD – that...
Disability inclusion: The missing piece of ESG investing – with Corene Strauss
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around one in six (18%) people in Australia live with a disability – around 4.4 million people – and roughly 90% of those have ‘invisible’ or ...
Federal Budget, Climate Week, clean energy and the case for a price on carbon, with Tim Buckley
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the Australian Federal Budget 2024-25 was handed down, coinciding with Sydney’s inaugural Climate Action Week.In this episode of The Green...
ESG jobs in 2024: salaries and career tips with Simon Gvalda of Kaizen Recruitment
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Simon Gvalda, manager of the ESG and Responsible Investment Recruitment team at Kaizen Recruitme...
RIAA: Fund flows, greenwashing, AI and disability inclusion with Michelle Baltazar
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of massive change for the industry, both companies and financiers are grappling with what to do next.To help practitioners navigate chang...