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Charles Agnew

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Head of Strategy & Sustainability at Sydney Water
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Charles Agnew is the Head of Strategy & Sustainability at Sydney Water, where he translates complex climate and ESG challenges into practical strategies. He focuses on decarbonization, Net Zero initiatives, and climate risk, leveraging his Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Wollongong to drive long-term value.

Driven by the impact of Australias "Black Summer" bushfires, Charles is passionate about shaping a more resilient and equitable future. He is particularly interested in the circular economy, such as generating energy from waste, and improving outcomes for Australias First Nations Peoples.

He led Sydney Water to its first-ever Climate Related Financial Disclosure, which was successfully tabled in the Australian parliament.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy & Sustainability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Charles shows up

Hard To Convince
Demanding
Judgemental

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Priorities

Topics Charles cares about

Climate Adaptation
His work and public commentary focus on helping organizations adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, a conviction strengthened by living through the "Black Summer" bushfires.
ESG & Decarbonization
He leads Sydney Water's ESG strategy, focusing on Net Zero targets, emissions reporting, and fulfilling TCFD requirements, including their first Climate Related Financial Disclosure.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Head of Strategy & Sustainability
Sydney Water
4-2023 - 9-2024
Head of Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
Sydney Water
7-2020 - 4-2023
Manager Asset Planning
Sydney Water
5-2019 - 6-2020
Service Planning Manager
Sydney Water
4-2019 - 1-2020
Water Conservation Program Lead
Sydney Water
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelor of Environmental Science
University of Wollongong
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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