CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

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Melbourne, victoria, australia

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, membership-based think tank. CEDA's purpose is to achieve sustainable long-term prosperity for all Australians. For more than 60 years, CEDA has identified the policy issues that matter for Australia's future and pursued solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes. Through independent research and frank debate, we influence policy and collaborate to disrupt for good. IMPACT AREAS We aim to influence future economic, social and environmental policy to enable: - More Australian businesses and sectors at the forefront of global productivity - Australia to be a leading economy in decarbonisation and climate adaption - Greater economic and social participation by all Australians - World class and sustainable human services - Australia to be a top performer in the use of data, digital and emerging technologies. Led by Chairman Diane Smith-Gander AO and Chief Executive Melinda Cilento, CEDA carries on the legacy of renowned economist Sir Douglas Copland, who founded CEDA in 1960. His work in applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia continues to drive our purpose today.

Global CCS Institute

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melbourne, victoria, australia

Our mission is to accelerate the deployment and commercial viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) globally. The Global CCS Institute is the world’s leading authority on carbon capture and storage (CCS) – an international climate change organisation whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of CCS as an imperative technology in tackling climate change and providing energy security. With a team of nearly 50 professionals working with and on behalf of our Members, we drive the adoption of CCS as quickly and cost effectively as possible by sharing expertise, building capacity and providing information, advocacy and advice to ensure this clean technology can play its vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our diverse international membership includes governments, global corporations, private companies, research bodies and non-governmental organisations; all of whom are committed to CCS as an integral part of a clean energy future. We are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with offices in Washington DC, Brussels, Beijing, Tokyo and Abu Dhabi.

Feeling Conscious

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australia

Feeling Conscious is a for purpose advertising agency. We work with SMBs, multi-national corporations and governments, together co-creating: i. native brand research ii. native brand strategy iii. native brand campaigns We specialise in digital (social, mobile, video) and events, with a passionate focus within music, fashion and lifestyle. Feeling Conscious integrates brand vision and corporate social responsibility as a singular communications strategy. Why? Within a commercial reality, brands with purpose beyond themselves, have more share of voice, higher sale conversion rates and greater commercial outcomes for shareholders. Our approach: Every dollar you invest with Feeling Conscious, together we re-invest 50% into mental health projects, empowered by both our organisations. Feeling Conscious has evolved out of digital agency Feeling and creative youth education NGO I-Manifest, the creativity school Feeling co-founded with Joanna Pretyman. We co-create with the many best in space creative directors, fashion designers and recording artists we have within our global network. Our model creates strategies, campaigns and experiences, seamlessly integrating brands, media partnerships and for purpose content. Our experience includes partnerships with Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, TED X, Vivid Ideas, Biennale of Sydney, Good Design Australia and Electronic Music Conference. Artists, creators and brands we have worked with include Flume/Whatsonot, Flight Facilities, MINI x Habitas Living, Kiehls x Yan Yan Chan, Armin Van Buuren, Raymond Weil x GQ x Maurice Terzini, Underworld, Country Road x Red Cross x Lola Jagger, Gelato Messina, Bendon Group, Droga5, News Corp, NSW Government, NRL, Rdio, Ministry of Sound, Vogue and more. For more examples of our journey within for purpose brand strategies, please take a peak at our education portal here: www.i-manifest.org f e e l i n g c o n s c i o u s #consciouscommerce #makemeaningfulchange #togetherweareone