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Future Business Council
Locality: West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 3 8327 8427
Address: Level 2, Positive Energy Places, 490 Spencer Street, West Melbourne 3003 West Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.futurebusinesscouncil.com
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25.01.2022 **FBC APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER** The Future Business Council has appointed Suzanne Paynter as its new Chief Executive Officer! Ms Paynter will take over the role on 11 June 2019 to take the FBC into its next stage of development. Ms Paynter is well known to FBCs Board and a number of our members. She brings extensive public and private sector experience to the position and has most recently been the FBCs Strategy and Policy Advisor.... FBC Chair, Toby Kent, is excited to welcome Ms Paynter to the role. Suzanne brings outstanding qualifications in business and law, as well as extensive experience and knowledge of the public sector, working with government ministers across a broad range of portfolios including defence, transport, infrastructure and economic development. Her collaborative approach in relationship building with states, government, the academic sector and private industry, coupled with her considerable experience assisting business, will provide FBC with a holistic systems approach to driving the FBCs agenda, ensuring we deliver value to our members says Mr Kent. FBC represents the interests of businesses that are genuinely interested in driving positive change. Since its official launch date in 2015, FBC has grown to over 170 members, including both start-ups and large corporations such as Qantas. https://www.futurebusinesscouncil.com/fbc-appoints-new-ceo/
24.01.2022 FBC CEO James Wright presenting at the #SEGRA18 conference in Mackay on how fast the world is decarbonising and #AusPol lagging, and the need for regions to embrace #World4dot0 #TheNextBoom #SustainableDevelopment #qldpol #ausecon @mackaycouncil #ceos
24.01.2022 We are two days out from our Sydney members drinks! Dont miss out on a fantastic opportunity to discuss SDGs, Interface & the future of FBC. Register here now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-business-council-syd
24.01.2022 Provenance Arts is an initiative of Injalak Arts The guiding principle of Injalak Arts 'to share and teach our culture' Injalak Arts is an Aboriginal owned community 'art centre' in Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) with DGR status. Drawing on 28 years experience running a very successful remote arts, culture and tourism social enterprise we opened Provenance Arts in July 2018 to showcase and share the many Indigenous cultures and art centres in remote Australia.... https://startsomegood.com/provenance-arts
23.01.2022 Dont forget to register for our AGM Member Drinks in Melbourne. Link up with large and small scale business!! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/agm-celebration-member-drin
23.01.2022 Hear from the experts in Sustainability. Register for the National Sustainability in Business Conference for 2019 today and save up to $200! Find out more: https://conference.sustainability.asn.au/registration/
23.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our AGM Member Drinks in Melbourne. Link up with large and small scale business!! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/agm-celebration-member-drin
22.01.2022 Paying for our waste in more ways than one... https://www.smh.com.au//malaysia-bans-waste-imports-as-aus
22.01.2022 @unaavic study tour for 2019! You will be able to learn and meet UN offs and reps of such agencies as UNICEF, the World Trade Organisation, World Health Organisation, organisations 2019, will visit Geneva from 2-8 June and New York from 20-26 Oct https://unaavictoria.org.au/get-involved/study-tours/
22.01.2022 Is your business looking to lead positive change? Find out what steps you should take here: #SDGs #positivechange #yourbusiness
21.01.2022 Future Business Council Members save up to $300 on Governance Institute National Conference 2019! A key recommendation of the The Future Business Councils Next Boom Report 2018 was for business to treat climate related risks as a fiduciary duty. Australian company directors must be cognisant of the climate- related risks posed to their business, and must treat the management and mitigation of these risks as one of their fiduciary duties. We look forward to the dedicated ses...sion on climate risk at the upcoming Governance Institute National Conference 2019 that will consider the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and how global reporting bodies are working to align thinking, and integration, between financial and non-financial reporting. 2 to 3 September Sydney Come together with business leaders across Australia for the latest national and global insights at National Conference 2019. Challenge your thinking on the critical issues that will influence governance and risk management best practice in the coming years. The stellar speaker panel includes: - Alison Watkins, Group Managing Director, Coca Cola Amatil - Andrew Stevens, Chairman, Innovation & Science Australia & Non-executive Director, Stockland Group Limited - Anna Bligh, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Banking Association - Diane Smith-Gander, Non-executive Director, Wesfarmers and AGL. - Ewen Crouch, Non-executive Director, Westpac & BlueScope Steel, Chairman, Corporate Travel Management - Jane Halton AO PSM, Non-executive Director, ANZ Banking Group & Clayton Utz - Taj Pabari, Chief Executive Officer, Fiftysix Creations - Sir Winfried Bischoff, Chairman, JP Morgan Securities plc and Chairman, Financial Reporting Council UK FBC members can save $300 on registration - please email us at: [email protected]
20.01.2022 Jetcharge moving the industry forward by starting Chagefox, why wait for change? Read blog here http://www.futurebusinesscouncil.com/jetcharge-breaking-ne/ #thenextboom #changemakersinbusiness #neweconomy #FBCNews #charging #electricvehicles #industrialization #forwarding
20.01.2022 Provenance Arts is an initiative of Injalak Arts The guiding principle of Injalak Arts to share and teach our culture Injalak Arts is an Aboriginal owned community art centre in Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) with DGR status. Drawing on 28 years experience running a very successful remote arts, culture and tourism social enterprise we opened Provenance Arts in July 2018 to showcase and share the many Indigenous cultures and art centres in remote Australia.... https://startsomegood.com/provenance-arts
19.01.2022 **READ THE NEXT BOOM TODAY** The Next Boom pulls together data from across different sectors and regions to show just how rapidly markets and consumers are changing and the significant investment and business potential that these changes create. We would like to acknowledge the strong support of our report partners Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Queensland Government and State Government of Victoria who have provided resources to the research and report productio...n. #thenextboom #readitnow Featuring Qantas GoGet CarShare Fairtrade Australia Bank Australia Queensland Environment Department and many more! http://www.futurebusinesscouncil.com/thenextboom/
18.01.2022 Australia ranks #38 on the 2019 SDG Index, behind countries like Canada, Belarus and Italy. While we are on track to achieve SDGs relating to good health and well-being, there is still a lot of work to do when it comes to climate action and biodiversity. There is an urgent need for governments to re-commit to the implementation of these goals. Read the 2019 Sustainable Development Report: https://www.sdgindex.org//sustainable-development-report-/
18.01.2022 Well done to Monash Business School in pulling together this high calibre panel to discuss such a critical topic. We look forward to discussing the future of energy in Australia and encourage our FBC members to attend and be part of the conversation too! Register here to not miss out.
18.01.2022 The Next Boom Report highlighted that we need internal training programs and education systems which foster 21st century skills; including interpersonal, creative, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills. We picked up on this theme last week in conjunction with Monash Business School and hosted a roundtable focusing on the future of work and education. Representatives working with youth, secondary schools, higher education institutions and industry came together to consi...der what needs to be done, as individuals, educators and employers, to build a sustainable future workforce. Find out more on this by visiting: https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-business-council Read The Next Boom Report here: https://lnkd.in/f9btt8a
17.01.2022 Awesome dArcy Lunn conversation, be sure to check it out!
16.01.2022 To all the young change makers, applications close June the 1st be apart of the SDGs!
15.01.2022 The FBC is proud to be a partner of the @singularityuaustralia Summit being held this October in Sydney. The Summit will be showcasing the latest technologies available and how these can be used to disrupt industries and workplaces. Educators, corporates, non-profits, entrepreneurs, students and governments are encouraged to come and connect! #AFutureByDesign #SUAU19 ... Find out more & get your tickets here: https://singularityuaustraliasummit.com/
14.01.2022 FBC Chair, Toby Kent: Securing the Future Business Council legacy Dear members, colleagues and subscribers, As FBC draws to a close, the Board and I are keen to ensure that we ensure as much of a legacy as possible. To this end, I am pleased to let you know that some of the valuable material FBC has developed over the years will be hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia.... To hear more on this and a specific offer for FBC members and supporters to join BCSD Australia, please join this webinar next Thursday, with the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australias Chair, Dr John Hewson, and its CEO, Andrew Petersen. Details are as follow: When: May 7, 2020 11:00 AM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Topic: Securing the Future Business Council Legacy Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_aVUKntVrSk21tu0EZxrr1Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Webinar Speakers Toby Kent (Chair @Future Business Council) Dr John Hewson (Chair @Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia) Andrew Petersen (Chief Executive Officer @Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia)
13.01.2022 We are very proud to have Australian Volunteers International become a member! #futurebusiness
13.01.2022 Amazing Internship Opportunity!! We are several internships available at FBC we are looking for people from marketing, comms, policy and research! Also anyone who is currently study a business degree! This internship allows you to work with our members and partners that gives you a strong experience in working with ethical and sustainable businesses! ... **Applications close the 10th of June** Please send resume to [email protected]
13.01.2022 Couldnt have said it better..
13.01.2022 Brisbane don't miss 28th November climate risk event!! Climate-related risks and opportunities have become an issue for both investors and Boards. Last year, the G20s Financial Stability Boards Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) issued a set of recommendations providing structure and consistency for management and disclosure of climate-related risks. Companies are now looking to implement these recommendations in their reporting frameworks.... In navigating assessment and disclosure of climate- related risks and opportunities, companies will face a number of challenges. With these challenges in mind, Norton Rose Fulbright, Point Advisory, and the Future Business Council have developed this practical session for participants which will cover: Speakers: Elisa de Wit, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Christophe Brulliard, Principal Consultant, Point Advisory Theo Comino, Manager Greenhouse and Sustainability, AGL Energy; and James Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Future Business Council https://sites-nortonrosefulbright.vuturevx.com//event-regi
13.01.2022 A big welcome to Interface as one of our new members! "Interface, Inc. is a global commercial flooring company with an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora rubber flooring. Our modular system helps customers create beautiful interior spaces which positively impact the people who use them and our planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back, invites other companies to join us as we commit to running our business in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life." - Interface
13.01.2022 Last Thursday we held our Sydney members networking event at Interface, where we engaged with new and existing members together. We thank all those members and friends who joined us for a great evening and please reach out if you have any further questions. During the night we heard from our member host, Michael Gabadou, the Managing Director of ANZ at Interface about the companys sustainability culture and missions in reducing waste. Along with developing carbon-negative Ca...rpet Tiles which absorbs carbon in the atmosphere! His closing message for companies was join us. dArcy Lunn highlighted the role all individuals & businesses have in contributing to a greener planet, One Teaspoon at a time! This eye-opening conversation allowed us all to reassess our impact. #sustainability #climatechange #cleanfuture #textiles #culture
13.01.2022 Future Business Council member, Interface, is a fantastic example of how to do business for a better future. We had a fantastic opportunity to sit down and interview Michael Gabadou, the Managing Director of Interface Australia & NZ. Read our recent interview with Interface here: https://www.futurebusinesscouncil.com/member-interview-int/
10.01.2022 This is by no means a sustainable business model and more importantly these companies are committing massive human rights violation. Shame on them. Support future businesses!
10.01.2022 Sydneysiders! We present a fantastic networking opportunity later this month at our member drinks event. If you are passionate about sustainable business development within Australia, this is an informative evening to engage further. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-business-council-syd
10.01.2022 The Future Business Council is Australias newest business voice representing the next generation of business. FBC is looking for skills in the areas of business, marketing, communications, journalism, business and graphic design. We are seeking current University students studying a wide range of disciplines to take on real responsibility in our business. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with leading minds in a wide range of sectors, from clea...n energy to fund management, to further their practical skills and employability. Abundant access to networking events, roundtables and workshops that continue to redefine Australias future economy, are just some of the unique benefits afforded to our interns. This role within the FBC team contains a certain degree of flexibility, that allows interns to shape their work to better align with their interests and career aspirations. Successful candidates will be supervised by experienced leaders and have endless opportunities for personal and professional growth all while making a real difference. Applicants must include answers to the following questions in their EOI (maximum 100 words each answer), together with a copy of your current professional CV: 1. Why do you want to be a part of the Future Business Council, and what would you bring to the team? 2. What does the future of Australian business look like to you? Please send an email to; [email protected]
08.01.2022 Tune in at 12:30 today to hear Rajiv Biswas international economist and author speak on the economic outlook at our FBC Round Table. Do you have any questions for him? Send us a message!
08.01.2022 Leading Digital Transformation - FBC has partnered with Singularity University Presented by Singularity University for Executives of Growing Businesses An Exponential Leader can be dropped into any situation and drive 10X results for themselves, their team and their network.... Leading an organisation, a business unit or a team to success in this volatile, complex and uncertain world is incredibly difficult. Leaders feel a profound sense of urgency to transform strategy, culture, structure and leadership to avoid disruption and thrive in the future. To transform, organisations need new training to create exponential leaders. https://www.thegrowthfaculty.com/event.php
07.01.2022 Transitions Film Festival - Visions for a Better World is back for 2019 and we are very pround to be sharing this event with you all!! 21 February 8 March 2019 - Full program at: https://lnkd.in/guv9hEF The Transitions Film Festival returns to Melbourne this February with another enthralling line-up of cutting-edge documentaries about the existential challenges, mega-trends, game-changing technologies and creative visions that are redefining what it means to be human.... The Festival focuses on sharing inspirational stories about the solutions to societys greatest challenges and showcases the local heroes and changemakers who are building a better world. Covering a huge range of mind-expanding themes, including: climate change, the future of food, big data, artificial intelligence, startups and innovation, youth activism and virtual reality, this years Festival will change the way you look at the world. Featuring a stellar line-up of powerful films and inspirational guest speakers, the Transitions Film Festival runs from the 21st of February until the 8th of March at Cinema Nova before touring to across Australia. #climatechange #localization
07.01.2022 Brisbane dont miss 28th November climate risk event!! Climate-related risks and opportunities have become an issue for both investors and Boards. Last year, the G20s Financial Stability Boards Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) issued a set of recommendations providing structure and consistency for management and disclosure of climate-related risks. Companies are now looking to implement these recommendations in their reporting frameworks.... In navigating assessment and disclosure of climate- related risks and opportunities, companies will face a number of challenges. With these challenges in mind, Norton Rose Fulbright, Point Advisory, and the Future Business Council have developed this practical session for participants which will cover: Speakers: Elisa de Wit, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Christophe Brulliard, Principal Consultant, Point Advisory Theo Comino, Manager Greenhouse and Sustainability, AGL Energy; and James Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Future Business Council https://sites-nortonrosefulbright.vuturevx.com//event-regi
06.01.2022 Awesome d'Arcy Lunn conversation, be sure to check it out!
05.01.2022 We are two days out from our Sydney members drinks! Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to discuss SDGs, Interface & the future of FBC. Register here now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-business-council-syd
04.01.2022 Fashion Initiative is taking on ethical fashion! Welcome Welcome Fashion Initiative!! #thenextwaveofbusiness #thenextboom #ethicalbusiness
04.01.2022 Applications are still open for the 2019 FBC - Monash Business School MBA Scholarship...an outstanding opportunity for a future business leader! https://lnkd.in/gsdxdKG
03.01.2022 All members, partners and interested groups are invited to join us for an informal evening of drinks and canaps at our Member Drinks in Sydney, 25 July 2019. Hear from recently appointed CEO, Suzanne Paynter as she provides an update on the Future Business Council and its plans for the remainder of 2019. Special guest and FBC Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Adviser dArcy Lunn will give a sneak peak into the work he is doing to engage business with the SDGs.... An opportunity for networking and collaboration with warm thanks to our member host for the evening, Interface. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fbc-sydney-member-drinks-ho
03.01.2022 What does preserving 200-odd years of cricket history look like in the face of climate change? Join us, with the panel to explore sport and climate change. - Dr Russell Seymour, head of sustainability at Lords Cricket Ground - Peter Wearne, the general manager at the Melbourne Cricket Ground... - Dr Sheila Nguyen will MC the night as the executive director of the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-tale-of-two-mccs-melbou
02.01.2022 The Future Business Council is Australia's newest business voice representing the next generation of business. FBC is looking for skills in the areas of business, marketing, communications, journalism, business and graphic design. We are seeking current University students studying a wide range of disciplines to take on real responsibility in our business. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with leading minds in a wide range of sectors, from clea...n energy to fund management, to further their practical skills and employability. Abundant access to networking events, roundtables and workshops that continue to redefine Australias future economy, are just some of the unique benefits afforded to our interns. This role within the FBC team contains a certain degree of flexibility, that allows interns to shape their work to better align with their interests and career aspirations. Successful candidates will be supervised by experienced leaders and have endless opportunities for personal and professional growth all while making a real difference. Applicants must include answers to the following questions in their EOI (maximum 100 words each answer), together with a copy of your current professional CV: 1. Why do you want to be a part of the Future Business Council, and what would you bring to the team? 2. What does the future of Australian business look like to you? Please send an email to; [email protected]
01.01.2022 Our Chair Toby Kent will be speaking at Transitions Film Festival on March the 1st, get your tickets here! https://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/speaker/toby-kent/
