The Circular Australia Finance & Investment Taskforce was established to build a strong understanding of circular economy business models, assets, and investment opportunities.
It develops and communicates guidance and tools that demonstrate the economic benefits of circularity, helping finance sector participants accelerate the transition from linear to circular practices in lending and investment decisions. The taskforce supports risk modelling, develops finance and investment solutions suited to circular systems, and advocates for the conditions necessary to enable best circular practices. This work is done in collaboration with leading finance and investment industry groups, with active membership including some of Australia’s top financial and investment institutions and organisations.
Project Work & Focus
The Finance & Investment Taskforce focuses on integrating the circular economy into finance sector processes and decision-making, including:
- Building a strong understanding of circular economy business models, assets, and investment opportunities
- Embedding circular economy principles into risk modelling practices
- Developing finance and investment solutions suited to circular economy systems
Deliverables
- Lender and investor guides on circular economy
- Accelerators focused on global best practice integration
- Definitions and new metric standards for the evolving Australian Taxonomy and banking/investment practices
- Events with industry leaders and stakeholders to share knowledge and best practice in circular finance and investment
- Annual insights reports summarising best practice, capital allocation developments, and key discussion topics from meetings and workshops
- Global insights and knowledge sharing
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Taskforce Co-Chairs
Circular Australia Taskforces, led by honorary Co-Chairs, are removing barriers and activating new opportunities across Australia’s economic sectors.
Co-Chairs are appointed by Circular Australia and are outstanding leaders from industry, government, and research. Their expertise and deep commitment are essential to Australia’s transition to a circular economy, enabling problem-solving, barrier removal, and new opportunities in partnership with taskforce members and the broader community of practice.
Jillian has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, spanning investment consulting and funds management. She has specialised in responsible and sustainable investment since 2011, focusing primarily on climate change since 2014. Her interests include exploring systemic connections across issues and advancing circular economy solutions. Jillian co-authored a 2022 paper on the circular economy for investors with the Investor Group on Climate Change and currently serves as Partner and Head of Sustainable Investment for Mercer in the Pacific.
Taskforce Management
Taskforces are guided by Circular Australia’s Communications & Engagement Manager and CEO. Taskforces meet quarterly to set ambitious agendas aimed at achieving a circular economy by 2035.
Lisa McLean is a leader in circular economy and zero-carbon business transformation, serving as Managing Director and CEO of Circular Australia. She has over 20 years’ experience advising industry and governments in the UK and Australia, developing policy frameworks and regulations that enable the transition to a circular, zero-carbon economy. Her work spans supply chains, infrastructure, energy, water, waste, and mobility sectors.
As Communications & Engagement Manager, Emma Lundaahl leads the delivery of communications across the Circular Australia network. She ensures members are connected, informed, and engaged by sharing resources, insights, and opportunities. Emma also drives the annual engagement strategy to deepen collaboration and activate meaningful participation across the network.
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