From Shares to Shores: using shareholder power to end plastic pollution in Australia
Description
Australia’s big blue backyard is part of who we are as a nation, and its incredible inhabitants draw visitors from all over the world. But Australia has a big plastic pollution problem, which harms wildlife, ecosystems, and even communities.
Australians are fed up with the amount of unavoidable plastic packaging in their everyday lives, too much of which is ending up as plastic pollution. An estimated 250kg of Australia’s plastic leaks into our environment every minute!
But together, we can help change that.
Join ethical shareholder advocacy platform SIX, leading ocean conservation charity Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), and sustainable super fund Future Super for a free online webinar on how we can push some of Australia's biggest companies to stop fuelling plastic pollution - and how you can be part of the movement.
What you'll take away:
By attending, you'll:
Understand the scale of Australia's plastic pollution challenge and why corporate action matters.
Learn how shareholder advocacy can influence company decision-making.
Hear directly from experts working to reduce plastic pollution from multiple angles (environmental campaigning, corporate accountability, responsible investing and more.)
Discover practical ways to contribute to a growing movement for change.
Have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with organisations leading this work.
About your hosts:
This webinar is co-hosted by the "Big business, stop fuelling plastic pollution" campaign partners: SIX, AMCS and Future Super. RSVPing for this event does not automatically subscribe you to communications from the campaign partners. Your confirmation email will include optional links if you'd like to stay informed about future updates from SIX, AMCS or Future Super.
Lineup
James Alexander, Senior ESG Manager, SIX
James will provide an exclusive preview of SIX's research into which major Australian companies are leading - and lagging - on plastic pollution. He'll explore how these findings can be used to build shareholder pressure and drive meaningful corporate action.
Tara Jones, Program Manager (Plastics & Packaging), Australian Marine Conservation Society
Tara will share insights from AMCS's campaign to improve corporate responsibility on plastic pollution. She'll discuss AMCS’s engagement with Australia's major supermarkets, the progress made so far, how people-power has shaped the public narrative on the issue of plastic pollution, and why AMCS is now expanding its advocacy through shareholder action.
Emily Flood, Chief Impact Officer, Future Super
Emily will reflect on how a purpose-driven super fund can use its influence to create positive environmental outcomes. She'll share practical examples of how Future Super engages companies on issues such as climate action and plastic pollution, the challenges and wins she’s seen along the way, and the opportunities Future Super is seizing in our current campaign.
Special Guest: Pete Ceglinski, CEO and Co-founder, Seabin
Pete will take us from the boardroom to the waterfront, sharing firsthand insights from Seabin's work removing plastic pollution from our oceans. Discover which brands' packaging is most commonly found in iconic locations such as Sydney Harbour, and what it takes to stop plastic waste before it reaches our marine environment.
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