Podcast Summary
Company Accountability, Illegal Dumping: Companies that fail to address pressing issues such as online child sexual abuse and illegal dumping risk damaging their social license to operate and face potential consequences.
Accountability and change are on the horizon for companies that fail to address pressing issues such as online child sexual abuse and illegal dumping. CEO Katrina Lyon emphasized the potential damage to a company's social license to operate when they don't take action. In the criminal world, a woman in South Burnett is facing charges for drug trafficking, while End Food Waste Australia highlights the issue of food waste and the role consumer expectations play. The farming industry is discarding fresh produce due to tight specifications and consumer demands. Meanwhile, the South Burnett Regional Council is addressing the issue of illegal dumping, which poses health risks and expensive clean-up costs. On a more positive note, RomaCon 2024 is coming to town to help isolated teens embrace their hobbies and interests. These stories underscore the importance of responsibility, consumer awareness, and community engagement.