Beth Schutz
Director, ESG and Sustainability, Turner & Townsend
Beth has over 18 years’ experience working on large infrastructure projects across the energy, resources, utility and telco sector.
In her current capacity of Director with TTJT, she leads the Natural Resource’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory team for Australia and New Zealand.
Beth and her team work with Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure Clients to operationalise their Sustainability objectives. This includes providing practical ESG and decarbonisation advice on matters such as strategy roadmaps and emerging legislation (e.g. Climate Related Financial Disclosures and Safeguard Mechanism reforms).
Additionally, the team provides practical support embedding ESG into project scopes and delivery plans, site based sustainability and climate related risk reviews.
The additional focus is on emission intensity baseline determinations, ESG materiality workshops and sustainability reporting.
Panel discussion: Building a sustainable mining sector – milestones and opportunities
Several trends are pivotal in reshaping Queensland’s mining landscape. These include volatile commodity prices, decarbonisation, corporate social responsibility, and emerging demand in the Indo-Pacific.
Key takeaways:
- Scrutinising the impact of geopolitical instability on international trade and supply chains
- Safeguarding Queensland's reputation for stability and reliability
- Identifying export opportunities across commodity markets
- Prioritising environmental responsibility to ensure the health of ecosystems and communities
- Carving a future-focused path towards truly sustainable mining practices