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Voices of Regen

Stay connected to the Regen business movement with inspiring stories from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and around the planet. Hosted by Matt Sykes and Claire Wild, Voices of Regen is the official podcast of Regeneration Projects which is a consultancy based in Naarm Melbourne that empowers purpose-driven leaders through online learning, partnership building and strategic services. More info: https://regenprojects.earth/

07/02/2023

National Governance for Impact

What does it look like when we put wellbeing at the centre of National economies? Recorded with the backdrop of the COP15 UN Biodiversity Convention, Matt sits down with two pioneers shaping the way Nations approach economic development. Michael Weatherhead, Development Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, and Gary Gillespie, Director and Chief Economic Adviser of the Scottish Government, share their experiences of navigating more inclusive policy and finance structures. From a Future Generations Bill to Natural Capital Accounts and Quality of Life Frameworks, we look at the innovative levers for positive change in national governance. A few links for further enquiry: https://www.weallscotland.org/ https://www.gov.scot/about/how-government-is-run/directorates/chief-economist-directorate/chief-economist/ https://weall.org/wego https://www.ted.com/speakers/nicola_sturgeon

56 min
17/01/2023

Regional Impact Superpowers

Danish design culture meets multi-sector collaboration in Uruguay - How do Regions position themselves for new competitive and collaborative advantages Post-2020? In a conversation that connects Global South and Global North, Claire and Matt explore how Cities and Regions can share their impact superpowers for the sake of our Planet’s future. They’re joined by two very special guests: Julie Hjort, Program Director of Sustainable & Circular Transition at the Danish Design Centre (Copenhagen), and Mercedes Viola, Co-Founder & Director, 4D Lab (Montevideo). From childhood memories of Nature to everyday working life rituals and big bold ideas, this episode is an audio journey not to be missed. Links: 4D lab - https://4dlab.uy/en/ Inclusive Economy Festival - https://economiainclusiva.net/ Danish Design Centre - https://ddc.dk/projects/the-mission/

50 min
08/12/2022

Special Episode: Young Tourism Network Workplaces Report 2022

Research calls for decision-makers to embrace young peoples’ perspectives in shaping Victoria’s tourism future Building upon over three years of successful advocacy, the Young Tourism Network (YTN) has released its 2022 Workplaces Report. Designed to inform strategic decision-makers in Victorian tourism, events and hospitality, the research results are based on engagement with 141 people in Victoria’s visitor economy through an online survey, focus sessions, 1:1 meetings and desktop research. Supported by the Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, the work seeks to further the insights from the 2021 Young Voices in Tourism report which like this research, was delivered in partnership with B Corp-certified consultancy Regeneration Projects. Hope is growing, with 56% of young people indicating that they would recommend their peers start careers in the Victorian tourism, events & hospitality industry, but there is long way to go. “This is a call to decision-makers to hear what young people see as important for the future of the tourism industry. To unlock industry innovation, today’s leaders need to be genuine about empowering the leaders of tomorrow. What’s clear in the Workplaces report is that young people demand purpose beyond profit, meaningful career opportunities and to feel secure and represented throughout the industry – this report gives us practical steps on how.” Madeleine Sawyer, 2022 Chair of Young Tourism Network Listen in!

27 min
06/12/2022

Natural Capital Accounting

What business dependencies and impacts really are worth accounting and budgeting for post-2020? Can accountants even measure things like Natural Capital? It turns out that it’s not only possible, but the tools needed have been around for decades. Their recent use in both public and private settings is changing the game of how organisations see the value they bring into the world. In the fifth episode of the Market Conditions for Impact series, we’re joined by three amazing leaders from around the Planet - Rosimeiry Portela (Conservation International), Ian Dickie (Economics For The Environment Consultancy) and John Finisdore (Point Advisory, an ERM Company). This dynamic trio are like family and carefully guide us through a labyrinth of definitions and standards, as well as practical examples of governments and corporates leading the way. You might also be surprised to hear how their childhood experiences of Nature have informed where they are now. Here are a few of the resources discussed on today’s podcast: “Pitch for Nature”, a 2:23 video on why nature matters to business Natural Capital Protocol, an introductory guide to help corporations can generate value from natural capital, that Rosimeiry and Ian helped write Time to Take Stock, a technical guide to corporate natural capital accounting which Rosimeriy, Ian and John all helped produce BIS 8632: Natural Capital Accounting for Organisations, the British Standard for corporate natural capital accounting that Ian helped write Biological Diversity Protocol, a corporate natural capital accounting standard which John was a co-author of United Nations System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting, the global standard for public sector accounting of nature, Rosimeiry sits on the SEEA EA Technical Committee

51 min
22/11/2022

Impact Reporting & Storytelling

As the business community becomes increasingly aware of its relationship with people and the planet, we're seeing a big trend towards communication. Impact-led businesses want to tell their stakeholders what they are doing, and why it matters. This episode welcomes Grace O’Hara (Small Fires) and Erin Morris (Young Folks) to explore the role of storytelling and reporting in impact-led business. Erin and Grace share practical tips, tools and frameworks for quality communication that combines robust evidence with emotional connection. Learn more about Young Folks on LinkedIn or Instagram. Explore the stories Small Fires are helping bring to life over on their website or Instagram Check out the guidance and tools shared by Grace and Erin: Climate Active: https://www.climateactive.org.au/what-climate-active/how-it-works Storytelling canvas: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Storytelling-Canvas%3A-A-Visual-Framework-for-and-Kernbach/8fdf3013e394d5749f090dddc843cbfb774fd4dc Program logic: https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/how-develop-program-logic-planning-and-evaluation

43 min
03/11/2022

Impact Investment

Recent years have seen a significant shift in the investment sector. Society is paying far more attention to where investors - like superannuation funds and banks - are putting their money, and we're seeing words like 'sustainable', 'ethical' 'responsible' and 'impact' being tacked onto investment terms. As a result, more and more investors are taking accountability for their positive and negative impacts on communities, cultures and our Earth. But will this create the step change we need for a regenerative economy, or are we just tinkering around the edges? Matt and Claire welcome two guests who are breaking new ground in the investment landscape. Alex Hannant (The Yunus Centre, Griffith University) and Jackson Rowland (Obama Scholars programme) join us for an unapologetically bold conversation that throws our pre-conceived ideas about investment right out the window. Links: More about Alex – here More about Jackson - here McKinsey report ‘The net-zero transiton’ - here Griffith University Yunus Centre ‘Design Foundations for Systems Capital’ - here

53 min
04/10/2022

Organisational Governance for Impact

Picture systems thinking inside an Italian B Corp pharmaceutical company. Imagine te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) shaping businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand. Claire and Matt are joined by special guests Massimo Mercati (CEO at Aboca Italy) and Qiulae Wong (Aotearoa New Zealand Manager at B Lab AANZ) as we learn how organisational design and governance can influence a team’s capacity for impact. Let’s take another step into our Market Conditions for Impact series. About our guests Massimo Mercati was born in Città di Castello, Italy, in 1971. After graduating in law, he devoted himself to managing the family business, Aboca, where he is now CEO. He founded the Apoteca Natura pharmacy network and is president of the Municipal Pharmacies of Florence. He has published the book “The business as a living system” (Aboca Edizioni, 2020). He lives in Sansepolcro, Italy. More: https://abocaedizioni.it/autori/massimo-mercati/ Qiulae is the Aotearoa Manager for B Lab - the non-profit organisation which oversees B Corp certification. Certified B Corps are businesses that seek to benefit all stakeholders and hold themselves accountable to using business as a force for good. Qiulae's background is in impact measurement and systems change, and she has recently returned from the UK where she worked for similar industry bodies supporting businesses to align profit and purpose. In her role at B Lab she is working across the private and public sectors to make impact measurement and stakeholder governance the new norm. More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiulae/ Resources & Tools: B Impact Assessment - https://app.bimpactassessment.net/get-started NZ Living Standards framework - https://www.treasury.govt.nz/information-and-services/nz-economy/higher-living-standards/our-living-standards-framework Aboca Italy’s Impact Report - https://www.aboca.com/company/for-the-common-good/ The business as a living system, Massimo Mercati: Book Republic - https://www.bookrepublic.it/ebook/9788855230834-the-business-as-a-living-system-aboca/ Apple Books - https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-business-as-a-living-system/id1531079055 Encyclical letter Laudato Si’ of the Holy Father Francis on care for our Common Home - https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

49 min
16/08/2022

Impact Procurement

One of the simplest building blocks of Australia and Aotearoa’s economies are exchanges of goods and services between organisations. You see it in your everyday life when you stand in the dairy aisle of your local grocer and you contemplate which cheese you’re going to buy. As the end beneficiary, you’re weighing up the pro’s and con’s using your own personal criteria … which could be anything: How much does it cost? Where was it made? How far has it travelled? Will my organics-loving partner approve? And of course, does it taste good?! But if you go upstream, someone within the grocer organisation has had to make a call about which blocks of cheese to source. Once again, the criteria by which they make that decision has a significant impact on the benefits to their stakeholders - customers, community, environment, workers and potentially shareholders. Sit back and relax because you’re in for a treat, as Jas Qadir (PhD- systems approaches, public investment and broader outcomes, and Principal Procurement Specialist at New Zealand Government Procurement) and Dr Seán Barnes walk us through the potential and power of procurement. Links: PhD- systems approaches, public investment and broader outcomes, Jas Qadir (https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10292/15233/TrichurKhabeerAbdulQ.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y) Professional Services Broader Outcomes Framework: Professional services broader outcomes | New Zealand Government Procurement and Property (https://www.procurement.govt.nz/contracts/consultancy-services/professional-services-broader-outcomes/) akina.org.nz/ regenprojects.earth/

50 min

Stay connected to the Regen business movement with inspiring stories from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and around the planet. Hosted by Matt Sykes and Claire Wild, Voices of Regen is the official podcast of Regeneration Projects which is a consultancy based in Naarm Melbourne that empowers purpose-driven leaders through online learning, partnership building and strategic services. More info: https://regenprojects.earth/

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