Joanne Sedman

Founder /Director - Environmental & Sustainability Advisor 

Joanne co-founded Footprint Energy in 2007. Her company was at that time at the forefront of business and community awareness sustainability, having been engaged by State and Federal Governments, to assist in rolling out programs in this 
Joanne has been involved with environmental management for over 30 years, working to improve our impact on the environment through various community and government programs, and with private industry, across Australia and internationally. 

​Core competencies: environmental impact assessment - resource efficiency - project management - corporate sustainability reporting - collaboration with government, businesses, general public, NGOs - client relations - cross cultural awareness - natural resource management - environmental and heritage legislation interpretation - policy and procedures interpretation and preparation - auditing and compliance - report and proposal writing and editing (technical and educational) – staff training - varied language skills (English (native), conversational French and limited Indonesian).

She also has a passion for sharing information about the environment, especially around how systems and products (cleaning and body) used in our homes and businesses can support the environment, and our health.
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ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT

Biodiversity knowledge
Environmental sustainability
Community & Organisation Environmental & Social Sustainability Support
Environmental & Social Governance
Project Management
Business Sustainability Support & Guidance
Solutions Focused

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EXPERTISE

Environmental Assessment

Risk assessment

Project Management

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree - Environmental Management & Sustainability	Bachelor Applied Science: Natural and Cultural Heritage Management
International Relations (international & environmental law, climate change, human rights)	Certificate IV Business Sustainability Assessment

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY AWARDS

NSW Government Outstanding Sustainable Business Contribution award - Issued by Office of Environmental & Heritage, NSW Government

​MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• IAIA
  
• ​EIANZ