00:01The speech for Troy Setter. Good evening and thank you to the Icons of Change International
00:08Awards for this recognition. I'm deeply honoured to accept this award and to be included alongside
00:14so many individuals and organisations who are making a positive difference in their
00:19communities and industries. My name is Troy Setter and I'm the CEO and Director of Consolidated
00:26Pastoral Company or CPC, one of Australia's and Indonesia's largest agribusinesses. For
00:33more than a decade I've had the privilege of leading CPC, a business that produces food
00:38and fibre for millions of people, while stewarding some of the world's most unique landscapes,
00:44working with people and communities that depend upon them. When people think about sustainable
00:50development they often think about governments, charities or environmental groups, but I believe
00:55sustainable development is also shaped by the everyday decisions made by businesses, community
01:01organisations and individuals. In agriculture, sustainability is not a separate project, it's
01:08fundamental to our success and our responsibility. Every day we make decisions about how we care
01:14for land, water, animals and people. We invest in improving productivity whilst reducing environmental
01:21impacts. We work to strengthen animal welfare outcomes, support regional communities and create
01:27opportunities for future generations. And we strive to ensure that the food we produce contributes
01:34to feeding a growing global population in a responsible and sustainable way. Throughout my career I've been
01:41fortunate to contribute not only through my executive leadership roles but also through service to a number of
01:47industry and community organisations. These experiences have reinforced an important lesson. Meaningful progress occurs
01:56when people work together toward a common purpose. No single organisation, industry or country or person can solve the
02:05changes of sustainability alone. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework that reminds us of this
02:14this interconnectedness. Whether we focus on food security, climate, resilience, economic opportunity, education,
02:22community wellbeing or partnerships, our actions are often contributing to multiple positive outcomes at once.
02:30What inspires me about the 2026 theme is a resignation that takes impact in many forms. Not anyone sees themselves
02:41as a volunteer or a changemaker, yet every time we
02:44take a day around the world, people are giving their time, sharing their experiences, supporting their communities and helping others
02:50succeed.
02:51These could be farm managers mentoring young staff, researchers advancing knowledge, community leaders supporting families,
03:00business leaders creating jobs and investing for the future, teachers, healthcare workers, conservationists, volunteers and countless others who quietly contribute
03:10to something bigger than themselves.
03:12These collective efforts are what drive lasting change. As we move closer to 2030, I believe we all have a
03:20role to play.
03:21For those in business, sustainability should not be viewed as a trade off. It should be viewed as an opportunity
03:27to create long term value while contributing to stronger communities and a healthier environment.
03:32For individuals, meaningful impact often begins with small actions, supporting community organisations, mentoring others, sharing knowledge, volunteering your time or
03:45simply leading with integrity that can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond what we all can see.
03:51I'm absolutely optimistic about the future because I see examples of it every day across agriculture, industry and communities.
04:00There are remarkable people working together to solve problems, innovate and create positive outcomes.
04:05Thank you again to the organisers of the Icons of Change International Awards for this honour.
04:11I accept it on behalf of the many colleagues, partners, industry leaders, community members who I have worked alongside throughout
04:19my journey,
04:20but especially the team at CPC and the HANS family.
04:24Together we can continue building a more sustainable, resilient and prosperous future for generations to come.
