Decarbonising Manufacturing: Inside Australia’s Sustainability Challenge

About this episode

Laura Besley discusses her extensive experience in sustainability and the challenges faced in decarbonising manufacturing in Australia.

Laura Besley is a senior sustainability leader with more than 16 years of experience shaping and delivering sustainability strategies across sectors, including manufacturing, finance, telecommunications, real estate, and food and beverage. She has led high-impact programs spanning climate reporting, modern slavery, and community engagement, supported by deep technical expertise in frameworks such as NGERS, DJSI, ISSB/ASSB, GRI, and UNPRI. Known for her pragmatic and values-driven approach, Laura has built a reputation for helping organisations navigate complex sustainability challenges while achieving measurable, meaningful outcomes.

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Besley

Topics covered

• sustainability
• manufacturing
• climate reporting
• community engagement
• modern slavery

Keywords

• sustainability
• manufacturing
• climate reporting
• modern slavery
• community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NGERS, DJSI, ISSB/ASSB, GRI, UNPRI

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