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The Green Dream

James Baird
Artificial Intelligence
Modern Slavery
Alcoa
Impact Investing
Australia
Bangladesh
Supply Chain
Australian Ethical
Emerging Companies Fund
Northern Jarrah Forest
Jarrah Forest

The Green Dream is a podcast about ethical investing for positive impact and a better future! Host James Baird interviews fund managers, advisers and a range of leaders in sustainability about topical ESG issues. James is a Financial Planner with over 20 years in the industry, and is a Director of JustInvest Financial Planning. See www.justinvest.net.au. Authorised Representative of Ethical Invest... more

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AI is driving a boom in the tech sector at a scale we’ve never seen before—but what’s the real-world impact, and how do we invest in it through an ethical lens?

Today we’re speaking with Luciano Lilloy and Miriam Benarey from Impax Asset Management,... more

In this episode we’re speaking with Nathan Parkin, Head of Equities at Australian Ethical, an investment manager established in 1986, with more than $10 billion in funds under management. In 2014, Australian Ethical became the first listed company in... more

Artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads: with regulation and ethical oversight it promises to transform society for the better; but left unchecked, it may enable profit-driven exploitation on a global scale. 

The real question is not how powe... more

Today’s discussion is about Alcoa’s proposed expansion of bauxite mining in WA’s jarrah forests, which has raised major concerns in the community. The expansion would lock in decades of additional carbon emissions through land clearing, transport, an... more

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Luciano Lilloy
Co-portfolio manager, Impax Asset Management, Leaders US Environmental Leaders and Climate Strategies funds
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Episode: Impact Investing Meets AI: Opportunities, Risks and Ethical Decisions with Impax
Miriam Benarey
Member of Impax Sustainability Centre, leads sustainability advisory work and partnerships
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Episode: Impact Investing Meets AI: Opportunities, Risks and Ethical Decisions with Impax
Nathan Parkin
Head of Equities at Australian Ethical
Australian Ethical
Episode: Hidden Gems, Big Impact: Investing in Emerging Companies with Nathan Parkin from Australian Ethical
Martin Dougiamas
Perth-based computer scientist and educator, founder of Moodle and Open EdTech Association
CEO of Moodle, Open EdTech Association
Episode: Exciting Utopia or Terrifying Dystopia? The future of AI with Dr Martin Dougiamas
Peter Milne
Founder and editor of Boiling Cold
Boiling Cold
Episode: Western Annihilation – Alcoa & the Northern Jarrah Forest
Moe Turaga
Survivor of modern slavery and advocate sharing lived experience
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Episode: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Unseen Cost of Modern Slavery with Måns Carlsson & Moe Turaga
Måns Carlsson
Head of ESG at Ausbil Investment Management
Ausbil Investment Management
Episode: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Unseen Cost of Modern Slavery with Måns Carlsson & Moe Turaga

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Exciting Utopia or Terrifying Dystopia? The future of AI with Dr Martin Dougiamas
Q: Can you share your background and how your early life influenced your career in tech and education?
Martin discusses growing up in Western Australia, his early exposure to learning through technology, and how building Moodle during his PhD led him to champion open-source education and broad accessibility. He emphasizes the potential of the internet as a learning platform and the importance of local empowerment in education.
Western Annihilation – Alcoa & the Northern Jarrah Forest
Q: How should investors weigh these ESG risks against potential profitability?
Investors should consider whether the governance, environmental, and social risks are priced in and whether the company maintains a social license, as profits may come with hidden liabilities and stranded asset risks.
Western Annihilation – Alcoa & the Northern Jarrah Forest
Q: What evidence suggests rehabilitation claims by Alcoa are not meeting agreed criteria?
Independent assessments, including Curtin University's, indicate rehabilitation scores poorly, with only a fraction of land meeting completion criteria after decades, calling into question the sustainability of the project.
Western Annihilation – Alcoa & the Northern Jarrah Forest
Q: Can you summarize why Alcoa's expansion is so contentious beyond the obvious environmental concerns?
The expansion threatens water security for a major city, accelerates biodiversity loss in a key biodiversity hotspot, and raises questions about rehabilitation efficacy and long-term costs that could undermine investor confidence and public trust.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Unseen Cost of Modern Slavery with Måns Carlsson & Moe Turaga
Q: How can everyday investors address modern slavery in their portfolios without divesting from most companies?
Investors should acknowledge that modern slavery risk exists across many supply chains and use two levers: public policy advocacy to strengthen laws, and proactive engagement with companies to adopt best practices, transparency, and robust supply chain controls rather than simply avoiding all risk.

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