This episode is produced in partnership with the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS)
Andrew Petersen is the Chief Executive Officer of Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA). He has an enviable reputation as legal advisor on matters relating to environmental risk, law and policy, including climate change, and as a thought leader and advisor on the business of sustainability. Andrew studied Law and Arts majoring in Political Economics at the University of Sydney and he is a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW, solicitor of the High Court of Australia, Affiliated Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and former Director/Company Secretary of Environment Business Australia.
What you’ll learn:
How did sustainability go from a side project to a business imperative? Sustainability is now a marker of market leadership—embedded in strategy, boardrooms, AND capital markets.
What role will data play in shaping our transport future? From people movement to freight logistics, data will guide decisions on infrastructure, emissions, supply chains, and economic resilience.
Is 2035 the real turning point for sustainable business?
With climate targets deadlines looming, the next decade will be defined by building on momentum—not starting from scratch. With electric vehicles and battery tech on the rise, circular design and recycling are no longer optional.
Quotes:
"Transportation is the bloodstream of sustainable cities, sustainable industries, and sustainable communities."
"Sustainability now defines market leadership, not just reputation."
"Global standards give us the compass, but local actions chart the course."
"Data isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about resilience and shaping future transport pathways."
"ESG is the microcosm; sustainable development is the macrocosm."
"The next era is about social equity in transport, not just emissions."
"Circularity in vehicle and battery design is coming fast—and we’re not ready."
"We’ve begun so much change already. We need to lean in and build from it."
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