Remarkable Regional Business Episode 4 - Paul Dettmann, Cassinia Environmental

Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 4

Guest: Paul Dettmann, Founder of Cassinia Environmental (and many other companies)
Business Name: Cassinia Environmental
Website: https://cassinia.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dettmann-ba945412/ 

Topics Covered:

/ The Intersection of Environmental Sustainability and Business Ventures
Paul Dedman, founder and director of Cassinia Environmental and several other ventures, shares his journey in integrating environmental sustainability with business. He delves into how his companies, like Cassinia Environmental, are leading in environmental restoration and protection. This segment explores the balance between human aspirations and nature conservation, highlighting the role of businesses in promoting biodiversity and ecological health.

/ Innovative Projects and Social Entrepreneurship
Paul discusses various innovative projects under Cassinia Community, including initiatives aimed at improving access to education in the Global South. He emphasizes the importance of developing new models to address global challenges, such as educational disparities. Additionally, Paul talks about the Social Foundry, a social enterprise cafe in Kyneton, focusing on workplace mentoring and skill development for people with limited opportunities.

/ Developing Environmental and Biodiversity Markets
A significant part of the discussion is dedicated to understanding environmental markets, particularly carbon credits and biodiversity credits. Paul explains the mechanics of these markets, their importance in the current ecological landscape, and the role of businesses and individuals in these markets. He also touches upon the challenges and opportunities in developing and participating in these markets.

References:
Cassinia Environmental - https://cassinia.com/
Social Foundry - https://www.socialfoundry.org.au/
Wilderlands - https://wilderlands.earth/