Industry Fellow and PhD Candidate at the Institute of Sustainable Futures (University of Technology Sydney) with a specific focus on Sustainable Finance and the SDGs.RTP Scholarship RecipientResearch Focus: Exploring systemic shifts in global finance to strengthen sustainable development outcomes in developing and emerging markets.

Founder and CEO of Sustainable Transformations Co: a consultancy designed to support organisations and markets to become powerful force for good. Projects are centred around the co-design and delivery of tailored impact and sustainability pathways that support organisational and industry transformations.

Providing sustainability expertise and strategic support in the development of digital technology designed specifically for SMEs to promote sustainable business management.Powered by 'Hippie' (a holistic, integrated, prescriptive performance improvement engine) with a dash of Al, a sprinkle of gamification, and a hint of Web3, Brownee is inspiring and empowering SMEs to takeaction that positively impacts people, planet and profit.

Ultimate Contribution Uncovered is a facilitated process of self-discovery, to uncover your values, vision and mission so that you can realise the true impact you’re destined to have on the world.Know yourself, acknowledge your value, envision the world you want to create - and start creating it!Whether you’re an individual wanting to transform your life into one of purpose and fulfilment, or an entrepreneur/CEO wanting to transform your business into a big highly inspirational and impactful organisation, realigning with your fundamentals will enable you to generate maximum value for you, your family, your stakeholders and society.For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2PSPqic

Supporting regenerative projects, communities, organisations and bioregions to mobilise rapidly and self-organise effectively so they can coordinate, collaborate and thrive in alignment with living principles and develop our regenerative capacity globally. Hypha is a human-centered DAO and DAO-builder, providing the tools to facilitate humanity’s transition to a globally regenerative and thriving civilization. If you’re impact-driven, regenerative in spirit, and keen to explore what becoming a DAO might enable for you, your next project, or your community, please reach out for a chat. NB: No tech knowledge required. I’m a certifiable tech-dud so you’re in great company! 😂Fortunately for us, the Hypha guys have removed the tech complexity from the equation entirely so we can just focus on action and impact 🙌 You just need passion for co-creating a better world and the desire to mobilise for a cause you care about. 🥰 🙌 💫 Learn more about Hypha’s DAO Tools:➡️ https://hypha.earthExplore Hypha’s Ecosystem of DAOs: ➡️ https://dao.hypha.earth

SEEDS is a financial ecosystem and digital currency designed to support and consolidate the movements, organizations and platforms globally that are empowering humanity and regenerating the planet.Created by HyphaDAO and grounded in the principles of living systems, SEEDS is an ecosystem in constant evolution. Currently, I am supporting the activation of the SEEDS Collaboratory DAO and contributing to the Currency Working Group that is navigating the transition to Seeds tokenomics 2.0.

Providing impact guidance, advisory and support to EarthTech, a profit-for-purpose organisation connecting high-impact ventures with values-aligned sustainable finance solutions.

Interim support in the development of Senex’s sustainability strategy, governance, management, and public disclosures in accordance with global standards. Responsibilities include:- Helping to shape sustainability plans across the business- Proposing and developing internal initiatives- Internal capacity building re sustainability standards and expectations- Project managing inaugural sustainability disclosures and assurance- Support and planning for longer term resourcing

Focused on Sustainable Business Strategy within Aurecon’s Environment and Planning team: a key semi-autonomous group within Aurecon’s Advisory Unit with strong focus on cross service collaboration.Responsibilities in this role include:- Leading and co-ordinating activities relating to strategy development in the sustainability, climate change and resilience space.- Building and promoting business leadership in sustainability, climate change risk and resilience.- Collaborating with clients to tackle climate change risk and resilience and other sustainability challenges.- Project managing technical delivery of the sustainability, climate change risk and resilience projects for clients.

Support Orocobre's corporate and site-based teams to enhance their sustainability management and reporting systems and processes, and to promote broader sustainable development through their lithium and chemicals operations in Argentina. For overview of current performance see Orocobre's Sustainability Report: https://www.orocobre.com/corporate-responsibility/sustainability-report/

Somos21 is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring action and collaborative engagement with and between young Australian and Latin American professionals to deliver positive personal, professional and social impact.We are committed to unleashing human potential across Australia and Latin America through constructive, impact focused products, services and initiatives, and through our network of local chapters.With the generous support of the Council of Australia Latin America Relations we launched the Australia Latin America Connection and Collaboration Platform in 2019: Somos21.orgCreate your FREE profile now to #connect #engage #collaborate with peers, potential clients and business partners, and exceptional talent across Australia and Latin America --> somos21.org/signupJoin us as we continue to grow our network and develop products and services to support young professionals across Australia and Latin America. For more information refer to somos21.org or send us an email directly at info@somos21.org.

Promoting, encouraging and facilitating commerce, trade and investment between Australia and the countries of Latin America.

Stop the Traffik is a global movement of activists from all sectors of society, passionately giving their time and energy to build resilient communities and disrupt and prevent human trafficking and its harm and abuse to human beings. As Director of the Board I support the activities of the Stop the Traffik Australia coalition, across various campaigns, industries and initiatives.Stop the Traffic Australia recently launched is campaign work in the seafood industry. In addition to presenting on our work at the Sustainable Seafood Summit in Malta 2016 and evaluating the current practices and initiatives in place to tackle the issue within the industry globally, I am now working to identify suitable public sector, corporate and community partners to support our mission to eradicate human trafficking in the Australian seafood supply chain.

Promote RMIT’s research in areas of specific and applied relevance to enhancing industry sustainability performance, particularly with regard to Energy and Resources; Urban Development; Business and Human Rights; Latin American collaborations; and the UNGC Cities Program. Identify/support/facilitate cross-sectoral and cross- institutional opportunities in sustainability research and provide project management/partnership facilitation services for specific sustainability research collaborations.

Responsible for leveraging RMIT's sustainability research capability as part of the University's Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group. Tasked with identifying and facilitating sustainability research relationship opportunities with industry, public sector and not for profit sector across RMIT's 8 Enabling Capability Platforms:- Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication- Advanced Materials- Biomedical and Health Innovation- Design and creative practice- Global Business Innovation- Information and systems (engineering)- Urban Futures- Social ChangePlease reach out should you have an opportunity you would like to discuss: kate.bennett@rmit.edu.au For more information about the opportunities for industry collaboration visit: www.rmit.edu.au/industryTo become a partner and access RMIT's expertise and outstanding research facilities visit: www.rmit.edu.au/research/partnerships-and-commercialisation

Active participation in the B20 Energy, Resource Efficiency and Sustainability Task Force and Joint B20 Task Force meetings from February to October 2018.Contribution to the final policy paper presenting the private sector's consensus-based policy recommendations regarding energy, resource efficiency and sustainability to the leaders of the G20.More info about the Task Force available at: https://goo.gl/utYKvF

The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is an independent, not-for-profit coalition of business, government and environmental leaders promoting energy efficiency, energy productivity and decentralised energy. A2EP aims to inform, influence and advance the effective use of energy in Australia.For more information about how we can double Australia's energy productivity by 2030 visit: http://www.2xep.org.au/Or visit our website: http://a2se.org.au/

Recognising the need for greater cross-sectoral engagement and collaboration in the delivery of international development objectives, Collabforaction works to promote and facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration to enhance Australia's contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Collabforaction supports companies, NGOs, government agencies and international organisations to become more effective development partners and contributors through: Strategy Development:Facilitating, supporting and undertaking the development of organisational strategies (group-wide and departmental) to ensure a positive partnering culture and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Systems Evaluation and Development:Evaluating organisational systems and their effectiveness in promoting internal and external collaboration and in managing sustainable development risks and opportunities from a strategic and operational perspective. Value Chain Optimisation:Clearly mapping value chains to identify opportunities for synergies, efficiencies, performance improvement and collaboration within and between industries, sectors and countries.Reporting and Accountability:Development of targeted goals and impact metrics to inform decision-making and enhance meaning of organisational reporting for partners and stakeholders. This includes advisory to ensure alignment with global reporting frameworks such as GRI, IIRC, UNGC COP and RAFI.Facilitation and TrainingFacilitating meetings and strategic workshops with internal and external stakeholders to identify collaborative opportunities, build partnering capacity and capability, and develop collaborative action plans and partnering agreements which deliver both on stakeholders' strategic objectives and broader development goals.Regions in which Collabforaction can support development partnerships and contributions include:- Francophone Africa- Latin America- Australia and the Pacific

Internal Advisory and the provision of strategic advice on improvement initiatives and sustainability-related procedural changes across departments including Technical Services, Industrial Property, Procurement, Leasing, Retail Operations, People, and Investor Relations.Project Management and delivery of the 2015 Sustainability Report in accordance with GRI G4 guidelines including: the collation and drafting of content; the collation, analysis and presentation of data; managing graphic design and online report development; and management of the independent assurance process. Also responsible for managing Charter Hall’s 2015 GRESB and CDP submissions.Innovation Awards finalist with team proposal to enhance sustainability performance across the Industrial portfolio.

Project management and delivery of the Sustainability Report in accordance with GRI G4 guidelines, including engagement with internal and external stakeholders across Stockland’s residential, retail and retirement assets nationally, creation and administration of the online report compilation platform, and management of the independent assurance process.Supporting the development and delivery of the Annual Review in accordance with the IIRC International Framework, including: development of materiality determination process methodology; engagement with internal and external stakeholders; and compilation and consolidation of the final document.Coordinating corporate submissions of external investor surveys, including project management of the DJSI submission, and the development of content and channels to aid external communication of Stockland’s sustainability management and performance – including social media.Supporting the production of corporate documents such as the Shareholder Review, Annual Review and Financial Report and collaborating with investor relations on key events including results announcements and AGMs.Building effective relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business, including Sustainable Communities, Human Resources, Finance, Risk, and Strategy, and working closely with the Sustainable Communities team to identify and action communication opportunities.Stockland Awards:- Global Real Estate Sector Leader, DJSI 2013- Best Integrated Report, Australasian Reporting Awards 2014

(PROJECT)Social and security review for gold mining project entering pre-feasibility stage in Burkina Faso.- Stakeholder Engagement (French/English)- Artisanal Mining- Community Development- Social Risk and Impact Assessment

Banarra is a sustainability consulting company specialising in the design and delivery of social sustainability services which are tailored to individual client requirements. SKILLS: Project Management; Methodology Development; Business Development; Stakeholder Engagement; Audit and Assurance; Report Preparation; Quality Assurance; Training & Development; Cross-Cultural Communication.SOCIAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights Risk and Impact Assessments; Grievance Mechanisms; Supply Chain assurance; Community Relations Management Systems; Social Management Systems and Standards Review; Strategic Community Investment; Artisanal and Small Scale Mining STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION: Long Term Sustainability Indicators (review and development); Materiality Assessments; Sustainable Packaging Analysis; Community Investment Tool; Guiding Documentation ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGEEnvironmental Indicator Review; Environmental Strategy Development; Greenhouse Gas Audit and NGER reporting.ACCOUNTABILITY: Sustainability Report development; Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) submission review and recommendation. REGIONS: Australia; Africa (including on-site assessments in the Republic of the Congo and Mauritania); South AmericaSECTORS: Mining; Oil and Gas; Renewables (Hydro); Property; FMCG; Legal; Industry Associations; NGOs

STRATEGY AND REPORTINGPreparation of Sustainability Proposal to the Board leading to formal establishment of Sustainability Department in November 2010 Preparation and publication in April 2011 of inaugural Annual Sustainability Report in accordance with GRI Guidelines and API/IPIECA oil and gas industry guidelines. Support ongoing development and implementation of sustainability policies, structures, charters and strategies.STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTExtensive internal engagement and liaison across departments, particularly community affairs, public health and project operations teams in PNG.Formal and informal engagement with investors, analysts, academics and industry peers.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTReview of Waste Management processes at Kutubu project site with recommendations submitted to and actioned by FOLTObservation and engagement in ISO14001 audit activitiesPreparation of Environmental and Social compliance register in accordance with the PNG LNG ESMPPreparation and submission of CDP report Draft proposal of Carbon Management Response Plan including analysis of corporate Scope 2 emissions, documentation of Scope 3 emissions relating to travel, review of supply chain, and specific product life cycle assessments.IN COUNTRY ISSUESDaily updates on social, economic and political developments in PNG and the broader Asia Pacific region. Professional network of sustainability contacts across various sectors and industries in the Pacific.Research projects on gender equality, public health and primary health care services, transparency in the extractive industries, financial inclusion, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.Extensive knowledge of the MDGs and specific Pacific challenges. Familiar with the national and international bodies responsible for supporting, promoting and achieving sustainable development outcomes in PNG and the Pacific Islands region.

Research support Creation of community group databaseAssistance in preparation and planning of inaugural Noosa Biosphere Day

Language skills required: FrenchTranslation - official documents (English-French & French-English)Liaison Officer for official defence visits

Language skills required: SpanishSubaquatic monitoring (random and transect) of unprotected sector of Mesoamerican ReefSpecies identification (coral and fish), data recording and analysisCommunity Development (environmental education - local Mexican primary and secondary school)

Language skills required: FrenchPromoting awareness of the company’s sustainable development policies Encouraging more sensible consumption of tap water

Language skills required: Spanish Coordination of sports activities for guestsAssessing and training new recruitsFacilitating coordination between sports and theatre teams.Promoting Club Maeva at National Tourism Tradeshows.

Administrative SupportMarketing/Business DevelopmentConference PreparationWebsite update & promotion