Tim Boreham
Tim Boreham is a freelance business writer and columnist, contributing to both major and niche publications on a variety of topics including sustainability issues.
Welcome to Thornbury: Boarded up windows, graffiti and run-down cars
Thornbury’s abandoned Le Pine Funerals site is defying High Street’s recently bestowed status as the world’s coolest street.
- by Tim Boreham
Latest
Innovation in its DNA: Marr Contracting keeps family traditions alive
The third-generation family-owned crane hire company, founded in the 1920s, has done the heavy lifting on many of Australia’s important nation-building projects including the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme.
- by Tim Boreham
Special brew pays dividends for Mecca Coffee
Musician and full-time barista Paul Geshos has been in the coffee game since 2005 and reckons a great cup needs a lot more than just good beans.
- by Tim Boreham
Making healthcare connections more accessible
Kismet founder and chief executive Mark Woodland is aiming to help those in need navigate the complicated disability healthcare system.
- by Tim Boreham
Single origin delivers a win for savvy brothers
From selling loose-leaf Ceylon tea out of the garage and at markets, Chris Seaton and his brother Lawrence have turned their company now into one of the top five importers of Sri Lankan tea into Australia.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Ethical investing
‘Just better investing’: How top ethical fund picks its winners
The head of Australia’s biggest ethical fund has warned corporate greenwashing is deterring investors and consumers otherwise keen to do the right thing.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Ethical investing
No performing animals in Flight Centre’s sustainability push
Despite participating in three Running of the Bulls himself, Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner says those sorts of events are now struck from tour itineraries.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Ethical investing
No ‘cringey’ cupcakes: Property giant Stockland’s diversity goals
In the emissions-intensive construction sector, property giant Stockland believes the way forward is through diversity and inclusion.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Emissions
Can ‘green’ ammonia solve Incitec Pivot’s emissions problem?
Fertiliser and explosives maker Incitec Pivot has committed to net zero by 2050, but admits it will take lots of work to get there.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Ethical investing
Recycling greasy pizza boxes just one slice of Domino’s sustainability pie
‘Unrecyclable’ discarded pizza boxes are a manifestation of the sustainability challenges facing the fast-food sector, but Domino’s challenges run deeper.
- by Tim Boreham
Analysis
Ethical investing
Can ‘wholesome’ Bendigo Bank walk the walk on climate action?
Bendigo Bank has enjoyed a more ‘wholesome’ grassroots reputation than its big four peers. But its sustainability goals are just as ambitious.
- by Tim Boreham