Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”, have come into the spotlight recently, with the Biden administration making “historic” legislative change in April to limit the dangerous amount of these chemicals found in drinking water in the United States. Forever chemicals are in Australia as well, threatening the health of our communities and environment…so what are we doing about it? 

On 23 July, NorthStar Impact Funds will hold a webinar with a panel of leading experts to discuss how we’re addressing forever chemicals in Australia and why it could be a multi-billion dollar opportunity. 

When: Tue, 23 July, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST

Where: Online event

Register here or get in touch with NorthStar by emailing lucy.hames@northstarimpact.com.au.

Speakers

  • Oliver Gayner, Principal Lawyer, William Roberts Lawyers
  • Claudia Kwan, Asst Portfolio Manager, NorthStar Impact Funds 
  • Jason Dixon, CEO EGL
  • Sean Halpin, CEO SciDev

Oliver Gayner, Principal Lawyer, William Roberts Lawyers
Oliver is a lawyer dual qualified in NSW and England & Wales and a partner of William Roberts Lawyers in Sydney.  He specialises in commercial litigation and class actions and has been working on cases involving PFAS in Australia since 2015.

Claudia Kwan, Assistant Portfolio Manager, NorthStar Impact Funds
Claudia has over 16 years experience in investment management. She has been Assistant PM at NorthStar for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she spent four years at Morphic Asset Mgt and nine years in Asian equities with Morgan Stanley. 

EGL
The Environmental Group Limited is an environmental engineering company that provides products and engineering services to various industries to improve environmental outcomes. Its waste services deliver cutting-edge waste sorting systems and essential services to ensure safe and efficient plant operations for customers.

SciDev
SciDev is a leader in environmental solutions focused on water-intensive industries. Its solutions allow clients to recycle and reuse water, improve operational efficiencies and reduce environmental footprints. It delivers world-leading chemistry and water treatment technology with end-to-end support from our specialist scientists and engineers.

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