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Welcome to IBECC 2023

Sustainability is essential to the continued existence and viability of all businesses, even those that don’t know it. Scope 3 is coming, requiring businesses to measure and review entire supply chains and emission hotspots. Yet few are ready.  The inaugural International Business, Environment & Climate Conference (IBECC) has been created to examine these critical issues from a corporate perspective. Hosted by, Australian Journalist, Ray Martin AM, the program has been curated to include presentations from a variety of globally renowned environmental and corporate experts.

 

IBECC was held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia at the Cairns Convention Centre from 24 to 26 May 2023 where IBECC helped businesses take the ‘guess work’ out of this critical concern. 

Maintaining the focus on Sustainability and Energy Transition in uncertain times

 

Sustainability is one of the most important issues facing investors and businesses today and assessing the risks and opportunities of a changing climate is now an imperative. IBECC will address the issue of maintaining a focus on the deployment of sustainable business practices and transition to net-zero energy during times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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A unique program in a unique destination
 

IBECC will be held in Cairns, which has access to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics, which includes the iconic Daintree Rainforest.

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Cairns is the gateway to the only place on the planet where two UNESCO World Heritage Areas listed for their natural values sit side by side: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics, which includes the Daintree rainforest. 
 

The Cairns region is home to the largest number of eco-certified operators in Australia and the IBECC program will take delegates to businesses that have adopted environmental regeneration and sustainability into their everyday operations.

 

Professional Development Opportunity

 

Attendance certificates will be provided to all delegates post event and members of various professional organisations may apply for professional development points for participating in IBECC.  For example, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) may self-log their attendance at IBECC as a third-party professional development activity under the DPD program.

IBECC is an initiative led by the North Queensland Airports group, operators of Cairns and Mackay Airports.

Why should you attend IBECC?

Who should attend
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I am an
Investor

  • Hear from and contribute to discussions on investing in ESG and sustainable projects
     

  • Aligning investor goals with higher-purpose projects

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I am a
Financier/ CFO

  • Financing sustainable growth

  • Identifying and selecting sustainable investment opportunities

  • ESG investing and long-term performance

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I am a
Company Director/ CEO

  • Director’s role in establishing and achieving commitments and corporate sustainability responsibilities

  • Leadership and challenges promoting sustainable practices

  • Deep-dive into the ESG planning, reporting and measuring and what is required from you as a director

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I am a
Governance/ Legal representative

  • Latest developments in ESG, corporate reporting, impact measurement, and legal compliance

  • Aligning business outcomes with net zero commitments

  • Measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of investments 

IBECC MC: Ray Martin AM

Australian Journalist and Media Personality

 

IBECC is delighted to announce confirmation of famed Australian journalist and media personality, Ray Martin AM, as Master of Ceremonies and Facilitator. His role at IBECC is considerable, as he will facilitate the presentation of every session at the conference.

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Read more about the IBECC MC

In the spirit of reconciliation, IBECC are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, water and seas and their rich contribution to society.

 

The lands on which we hold our Cairns event on has significant cultural heritage value to the Yirrganydji and Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people. It is important that these values are acknowledged, and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage is recognised and preserved.

 

We acknowledge those of the past, the ancestors whose strength has nurtured this land and its people, and First Nations people of the present for their leadership and ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures. 

 

IBECC recognises it is our collective efforts, and responsibility as individuals and communities to ensure equality and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all aspects of society and everyday life.

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