LinkedIn Top Green Voices: The 15 creators to follow in Australia and New Zealand
The inaugural LinkedIn Top Green Voices highlights 15 thought leaders in Australia and New Zealand who are posting insightful content and shaping conversations around sustainability, climate change and protecting the environment.
Do you have a passion for sustainability or simply want to see more of this content in your LinkedIn feed?
The list includes scientists, activists, educators, tech innovators, entrepreneurs and similar thought leaders who are sparking incredibly important and topical conversations about the world in which we live — and how to make it ‘greener’.
While this is our latest Top Voices list, it joins a family of features highlighting creators in areas ranging from gender equity (Australia and New Zealand), LGBTQIA+ and careers.
Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up a community with whom they engage? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today. You can find more about who is eligible to be a Top Voice at the bottom of this article.
Check out this year’s Top Green Voices in Australia and New Zealand — and follow them to stay plugged into the conversation. #LinkedInTopVoices
Honourees are listed in alphabetical order. Reporting by: Cathy Anderson with Cayla Dengate, Natalie MacDonald and Capucine Yeomans
Country: Australia | What she talks about: Passionate about commercialising clean technologies in the energy and mobility space, Adunratanasee posts about the gap between global climate finance needs and its availability, as well as democratising access to capital for female entrepreneurs. Follow her for more insights into disruptive tech in the energy space, electric mobility, smart cities and mentoring women in climate tech.
Country: New Zealand | What she talks about: Bates is focused on the protection of land and water and enhancement of areas such as biodiversity, water quality and culturally-inclusive environmental values in relation to management and operation of New Zealand’s national rail network. She also posts about Indigenous environmental approaches, climate adaptation and resilience, conservation, natural resource management, global and community initiatives and citizen science.
Country: Australia | What she talks about: Connell describes her superpower as “connection”, using LinkedIn to help aspiring climate tech founders network with investors, mentors and customers. She’s passionate about gender diversity, financing sustainability startups and clean energy. She also shares tips via engaging video posts for people to talk to their children about climate action, and how to get started on your sustainability journey.
Country: New Zealand | What he talks about: In his role with biomaterials research institute Scion, Graichen’s portfolio covers high-value biorefineries, alternate carbon sources, distributed and circular manufacturing, bioproducts and packaging as well as bioenergy. With a think-local-then-global attitude, he is passionate about creating value chains from gene to product that meet increasing sustainability demands, zero plastic waste, and how by 2050 New Zealand could be one of the big winners of a global transition to circular bioeconomies.
Country: Australia | What he talks about: A former national environment charity CEO, Grugeon founded Australia’s first social enterprise beer company and champions climate change activism. He regularly posts on the plight of the Great Barrier Reef because his first and best selling brew, Great Barrier Beer, supports the work of the Australian Marine Conservation Society to save the Reef. As a Climate Reality Leader he delivers training from former US Vice President Al Gore, and posts about firms committing to be carbon neutral and those championing Indigenous expertise.
Country: New Zealand | What he talks about: Hall researches politics and policy with a focus on complex contemporary challenges, especially climate change, land use, sustainable finance and just transitions. He teaches a first-year Climate Action course and shares super-informative graphics which offer what he terms “hopeful realism” about climate change. Hall also explores the emergence of policy entrepreneurs, writes about financing biodiversity and dissects international climate reports.
Country: New Zealand | What he talks about: Klar’s mission is to shine a light on how food choices we make every day impact the environment, and is focused on growing the alternative protein industry (including alt seafood) by investing in startups in Asia Pacific. Follow him for deep-dive funding updates, sustainable startup launches, global research and groundbreaking tech.
Country: Australia | What she talks about: Kyriacou’s passion and expertise lies in exploring the intersection of environmental and social equity issues, at both a grassroots and corporate level. On her page you’ll find practical tips for saving endangered plant species, commentary on the environmental effects of government spending and advice on how to health-check an employer’s sustainability claims. She is also dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, in particular women, in environmental action and decision-making.
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Country: Australia | What she talks about: As a media owner focused squarely on environmental topics, Palese’s posts reveal how fast climate change impacts are happening globally, but also highlights opportunities for investors in emerging climate solutions. Follow her for insights on global activism, climate change, climate innovation and solutions, investment and leaders in climate action.
Country: Australia | What she talks about: One of APAC’s leaders in raising awareness of plastic use and pollution, Prince-Ruiz highlights global movements, policy announcements and champions eco-friendly businesses and events. She is also dedicated to sparking conversations about wildlife habitat destruction and impact, the climate emergency, environmental education, recycling as well as reducing production and consumption.
Country: Australia | What he talks about: As CEO of this iconic climate activism network in Australia Pacific, Ritter’s priority is to tackle the root causes of global warming — the mining and burning of coal, oil and gas. He endeavours to spark conversations about collective action to combat the climate crisis, hold polluters and governments to account over issues such as the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, amplify eco-friendly initiatives by large companies and offer hope for a greener future.
Country: Australia | What he talks about: The 2021 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year believes we need to “flip the way we think about sustainability” from a crisis, issue, or problem to “an opportunity”. His page offers practical suggestions for creating sustainable workplaces amid the pandemic, simple ways to reduce waste, and collective community action to combat climate change. As a guest speaker for LinkedIn’s Jobs Bootcamp live video series, he offers advice for job seekers to align a role with their sustainability values.
Country: New Zealand | What she talks about: As the creator of a range of 100% biodegradable, concentrated beauty products with minimal packaging, West is well placed to offer budding eco entrepreneurs advice on how to start a purpose-led business. She’s passionate about how businesses can truly make an impact, highlights B Corp networks, and pulls no punches with content about companies that ‘greenwash’. She also posts about ocean conservation, waste reduction and philanthropy.
Country: Australia | What he talks about: Electric vehicles are a global trend and Whitehead’s content is focused squarely on this sector. As co-author of an IPCC Climate Report: Mitigation of Climate Change, he is well placed to offer commentary on global emissions. He also shares the latest data on Australia’s electric vehicle market, updates of local startups in the sector and even his personal journey as an EV owner.
Country: Australia | What he talks about: A self-confessed “sustainability generalist, the former politician and current National Director External Affairs with the Clean Energy Council shares content about Australia’s renewable energy opportunities, water, waste and recycling, biodiversity, climate change and the politics of the environment. He also kickstarts conversations about the value of exporting coal, the green skills gap in Australia and how to educate younger generations about sustainability.
METHODOLOGY
How we compile the list
Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team, with the goal of highlighting creators to follow who are covering the chosen segments and/or topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today.
Who is eligible
Any LinkedIn member who shares content and drives professional conversations on the platform is eligible to be a Top Voice, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement, including our Professional Community Policies, or individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.
Top Voices may include individuals who are a part of the LinkedIn Influencer (invite-only) or the Creator Accelerator (application-based) programs. However, being a part of either does not automatically boost a member’s chance of being a Top Voice, nor is it a requirement or prerequisite for success on the platform.
Interested in building your audience on LinkedIn?
New voices emerge every year — and there’s nothing stopping you from turning your own ideas into powerful conversations. Try creating a post to share your expertise or thoughts on the latest trending news, and you may be surprised at the community you find. If you’re struggling with where to start, follow our LinkedIn for Creators page (in English) for content inspiration, tips, news, education and more. And if you’d like to recommend someone for a future Top Voices list, let us know in the comments (just be sure to tag them and let us know why you love following them). We’re always looking for new individuals to highlight.
Climate Impact Investing, Strategy and Communications - Host of the Good Future podcast
2yYes! Such a great list, a few extra names there to follow.
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2yI may come across as VERY controversial here, but isn't it time we started to introduce a LIMIT on HUMAN POPULATION so the planet can sustain without making an adverse impact on the climate? No one mentions this in any of the climate change discussions! It is all about cattle farting and the perception that humans don't!! If you eat peas, you fart!! I have grown up on the land and managed stud cattle in a former life. In Maya/Inca times, some catastrophic event reduced humans dramatically to allow the country to regenerate - WHY is the major question! Maybe there was major disease to plant or human to pull things back into line. Maybe Covid19 was such a disease supposed to reduce humans within environmental carrying capacity. There will be some catastrophic event that will curb the continuing rise of the human population in VERY DRAMATIC FASHION! I have learned via studies with USyd we need to start questioning our reasons for doing what we do. All farmers have been tarred as being wealthy and degrading the dirt they rely on to make a living. No-one says ANYTHING about the vast tracts of very good farmland being put under bitumen and concrete - and now recently being flooded because they have built on a flood plain!!
Chief Growth Officer | Radical problem solver | Responsible innovation, ethics in tech, Ai for Good | Partnerships & Co-Lab innovation models | ESG Non-Executive, Startup Boards & disruption #corpgov
2yGreat to see such a diverse line-up of future thinkers from Good Beer to wildlife conservation, climate tech to ESG and climate activism to ethical startups and social enterprise, so much to engage with for our future economy. Big up to some of my mates James Grugeon Natalie Kyriacou OAM Arron Wood AM Keep steering bigger bolder conversations and action!
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2yEverything in cycle from birth to death will repeat itself & the world will recover from the chaotic climate changes as we called the nature's revenge...
Leading Global Talent to Australia - MARN 0850080
2yThanks for sharing this 👏👏