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Sustainable Stewardship: Integrating Ethics into Business
Learn how to embrace sustainable practices that benefit your business and the environment. Explore effective ways to integrate stewardship and sustainability into your operations, ensuring you’re not only doing business sustainably but also making a positive impact in your community and beyond.
Hear from Xanthe Rivett, Troy Muir from Polperro Dolphin Swims, and Cam Hines of Southern SeaGreens as they discuss their journeys towards sustainable business practices, illustrating how aligning with environmental values can drive innovation and long-term success. Their stories highlight the importance of ethical frameworks, community involvement, and forward-thinking strategies in fostering a harmonious relationship between business growth and environmental conservation.
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Xanthe’s extensive experience in marketing, tourism, and marine conservation, along with her advocacy of sustainable business practices, make her an ideal speaker to discuss the intersection of business and environmental stewardship.
Troy has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to sustainability and community engagement. His practical insights into integrating sustainability into a tourism operation provide valuable perspectives on ethical business practices.
Cam’s innovative approach to regenerative seaweed farming illustrates how aligning with environmental values can drive business success and contribute significantly to conservation efforts.
Xanthe Rivett’s expertise lies in digital experience design, marketing, and communication across various sectors. As a consultant, coach, and facilitator at Rivexe Digital she collaborates with purpose-driven businesses and organisations to foster sustainable growth and positive impact. Xanthe’s work enables innovative solutions for meaningful change in today’s dynamic landscape.
Troy Muir, owner of Polperro Dolphin Swims and Charter Service, holds a Master V certificate since his youth, steering the family boat. Three generations now run the acclaimed ecotourism operation, showcasing Port Phillip Bay since the ’80s. With over years insight, Troy champions wildlife conservation, contributes to research, and shapes industry standards.
Cam Hines is co-founder of Southern Seagreens, a regenerative seaweed business in Dromana. Breeding native kelp in Flinders and harvesting Wakame in Port Phillip Bay, they produce sustainable, nutritious human food from seaweed. Southern Seagreens pioneers eco-friendly practices, offering tasty solutions while promoting marine ecosystem health.
Content created June 2024, reviewed January 2026
