Welcome to Turning Green

Welcome to Turning Green the specialist arm of Executive Moves a recruitment firm focused on placing talent into sustainability, climate change and environmental roles.  This is our paper-free way of keeping you in touch with what's happening with jobs in the sector in Australia.
 
Find out what roles we have available, meet Turning Green candidates, get updated on industry news and more.  With only four copies a year, we won't clutter your inbox.
 
In this edition we share with you our interview with Matthew Wright, Executive Director of Beyond Zero Emissions; our insight piece on integrating philanthropy into business and a deep dive into solar concentrating thermal technology amongst other highlights.
 
We are also very excited to announce that Turning Green has reached GreenBizCheck (www.greenbizcheck.com) gold certification.

 
GreenBizCheck's practical and effective program helped Turning Green quickly implement environmentally responsible business practices that have helped save resources, attract customers, motivate staff and help protect the environment.
 
"We are providing businesses with a practical and low cost means of taking action to help reduce their increasing impact on climate change", said GreenBizCheck Managing Director Nicholas Bernhardt. "Our assessment and action-oriented report is so thorough we offer a 100% money back guarantee that clients will easily save the cost of certification in the first year," he said.
 
"Turning Green enjoyed working with GreenBizCheck to efficiently reduce energy, water and waste costs in our business. Aside from the cost savings we were keen to set a high green standard in our market and independently show Turning Green is committed to sustainable business practices." Lisa Tarry said.

Due to a growth in demand for our Environmental Careers One-on-One Sessions we now offer a personalised Career Planning Service to individuals who are between roles,  or those seeking to transition their careers. These 45 minutes sessions include one-on-one advice and a CV review with a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia Inc.  Call 02 8211 0641 or email info@turninggreen.com.au for more information on content and costings.


As always we seek to demonstrate that the term ‘green-to-gold’ is real, and by turning green, the bottom line can actually grow.  We continually outline the complex backdrop we are operating against, highlight some of the barriers to progress but above all, demonstrate how it is possible for businesses with the right resources to ensure Australia is competitive in the emerging clean energy economy.

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An Interview with Matthew Wright

 
ZERO CARBON AUSTRALIA ENERGY PLAN
by Lisa Tarry


One stand out event this year, was the Sydney launch of the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan [1] by Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE).  As Malcolm Turnbull noted, it was amazing that on a cold winters night, the issue of climate change managed to fill Sydney Town Hall. Read more



A Roadmap for Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy


By Jodi Smith (pictured)

Renewable Energy: A Roadmap for Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy
Solar and wind energy have long  been touted as the energy saviours of the global environment. The planets natural energy factory, (though to varying degrees) solar energy in particular is the lifesource of all living things on Earth. Earth’s infinitely replenishable commodities, freely available and geographically broad, are increasingly being looked towards as not just a given lifesource, but also the fuels of life’s luxuries.Read more



Integrating Philanthropy into Business

by Kate Bennett (pictured) and featuring Rachel Etherington of Fauna and Flora International

Integrating Philanthropy into Business
In the last decade we have seen a wave of social consciousness pulse through the corporate world under multiple epithets: from corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship to the triple bottom line and corporate sustainability.Read more



The ETS - The Good, The (sometimes) Bad & The Ugly, by Jodi Smith


Introduction
At a panel held mid-August 2010 at the Scientia at UNSW, the moderator, journalist and ABC broadcaster Robyn Williams remarked that “science is reliable because it is self-correcting”.
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When Heat Sparks Change, by Jodi Smith

Climate Change and Innovation - When heat sparks change
At a recent forum, speaker James Bradfield Moody, a scientist, author and public figure, detailed the history and future of innovation. Read more




A bit of fun!

Congreenient

The practice of recycling, or being green, only when convenient. A person who only recycles when it is convenient to do so.

I would have recycled my Fiji water bottle, but my plastic bin was full. I guess I'm just congreenient!

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Questions and Feedback

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October Issue
In this issue...
Welcome to Turning Green
An Interview with Matthew Wright
A Roadmap for Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy
Integrating Philanthropy into Business
The ETS - The Good, The (sometimes) Bad & The Ugly, by Jodi Smith
When Heat Sparks Change, by Jodi Smith
A bit of fun!
Questions and Feedback
Current Vacancies
View a selection of our current vacancies
Available Candidates
View a selection of our currently available candidates
Carbon Expo - Melbourne

A short review of the
Pre Expo Workshop -
Carbon Business Sector Recruitment and Training, by Lisa Tarry
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Green Jobs Challenge
As featured in Climate Spectator, by Lisa Tarry
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Mainstream Sustainability?
Is it possible to work in a “mainstream” job and still pursue core environmental values? Read more
Event List
 EVENT 1

GBCA: Sydney Masterclass Day Conference


 EVENT 2

World Food Day

 EVENT 3
OzGREEN upcoming events
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EVENT 4
ANZ Sustainability Circle Events

 EVENT 5
2010 EIANZ Conference

 EVENT 6
Urban Sustainability Workshop Series

 EVENT 7
Sacred Passage with John Milton on Flinders Island, Tasmania
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 EVENT 8
International Seafood and Health Conference and Exhibition
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 EVENT 9
Australia's Energy - Next Generation
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 EVENT 10
Melbourne 2010 Knowledge Cities World Summit
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 EVENT 11
Facade Design and Engineering 2010
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 EVENT 12
IASP-ASPA Joint Conference on Science and Technology Parks

 EVENT 13
Law and Policy to Advance Renewable Energy: A Comparative Colloquium

 EVENT 14
Urban Sustainability Workshop Series
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 EVENT 15
Global Reporting Initiative - Who'd Trust the Modern Corporation?
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 EVENT 16
World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM)

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 EVENT 17
AGIC Conference 2010

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 EVENT 18
Brisbane Launch of BZE

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