Australian Institute of Company Directors

Home / Back The conversations that reach the boardroom are the ones that drive action — with conscious commitment. There were many conversations that sparked at the Climate Governance Forum, organised by Australian Institute of Company Directors last week. But one point in particular grabbed my attention. Climate transition seems to be receiving disproportionately less attention in […]
Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up?

Home / Back Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up? Many clean economy innovations perform well in pilot trials. But why do they often encounter unexpected challenges when moving to industrial production? Supply chain mapping, modelling and visualisation help identify vulnerable points and allows the company to develop sourcing strategies and inventory […]
Leadership Award at the 2026 Women of Colour in STEM Awards

Home / Back Honored to be named a finalist for the Leadership Award at the 2026 Women of Colour in STEM Awards and looking forward to the event. Proud to represent Anvarta Pty Ltd alongside an inspiring group of women who are leading change across STEM. Zohara Lassi, Faezeh Karimi, Kylie Lim, Baohua Jia, Prakriti Mateti […]
Beauty of repair and rebuilding

Home / Back Beauty of repair and rebuilding is “You don’t to return to where you are, you can build from where you are” (and be uniquely different and move beyond ! Learnings from Kintsugi… Original post by: Thriving Studio Some things break. Some things change us. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken […]
Buying behaviour shapes market success

Home / Back Buying behaviour shapes market success long before product performance is evaluated. Commercial success for clean economy products begins with understanding buying behaviour. If your market strategy doesn’t reflect how customers buy, even the best product can struggle to gain adoption. Tags – Circular procurement, Innovation procurement, Organisational Strategy, Strategy, Supply chain redesign […]
Making circularity a shared journey

Home / Back Delighted to have contributed to the next Webinar session of the EU Webinar Series on Circular Economy in Southeast Asia, sharing perspectives on advancing circular economy frameworks from regional ambition to national implementation. Southeast Asian economies are not simply emerging; they are advancing rapidly and taking an increasingly important place in the […]
Every year, governments spend billions managing waste.

Home / Back Why are governments paying to manage waste that should never have been created? Every year, governments spend billions managing waste. Collection. Transport. Landfill. Environmental remediation. These costs continue to rise, yet they create little long-term economic value. A circular economy shifts the focus upstream. Instead of investing more resources in managing waste, […]
Times have changed

Home / Back Times have changed, Circularity has become a conversation stopper. This is a common input from circular economy practitioners at the moment. But we need to ask ourselves: why? Economic conditions are tough. Budgets are under pressure, customers are scrutinising every decision, and businesses need to deliver more value with less than ever. […]
What happens when the end-of-pipe safety valve disappears?

Home / Back What happens when the end-of-pipe safety valve disappears? The EU’s ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear is now in effect for large companies.But here’s the question I’ve been thinking about… If brands can no longer destroy excess inventory, shouldn’t the alternatives already exist at scale? Policies often focus on stopping undesirable […]
What does a circular future look like for plantation sector?

Home / Back What does a circular future look like for plantation sector? We are excited to begin this journey with Horana Plantations PLC, a member of the Hayleys Group, as they embark on developing a Circular Economy Roadmap that will help shape a more resilient and sustainable future for the business. Delivered by Expertise […]