Kelsian Group has continued its expansion by appointing a new group sustainability manager
Australian tourism and transport company Kelsian Group has announced the appointment of Rashveen Maini in the new position of Group Sustainability Manager.
Maini will oversee all aspects of Kelsian’s evolving sustainability mission and deliverables in providing its clients and customers with world class services that also work to minimise its impact on the environment and the communities served.
According to Maini, her 10-year academic and professional career in sustainability has allowed her to work on a suite of opportunities and projects to create and deliver impactful sustainable solutions.
“My new role at Kelsian Group will allow me the opportunity to develop and lead the sustainability framework and reporting for the company, championing sustainability outcomes and transparently communicating sustainability goals and achievements,” Maini says.
“Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key priority area for businesses around the globe as investors and customers are looking beyond the financial performance of the company when making investment decisions. Consideration of the environmental, social and governance issues can help companies improve their triple bottom line and enhance reputation in the market.
“Kelsian is a proven leader in sustainable innovation and I believe we can progressively help in the achievement of globally-agreed upon Sustainable Development Goals that aim to boost economic growth and social wellbeing, while reducing the environmental impact.”
Kelsian Group CEO Clint Feuerherdt says that Kelsian is steadfast in driving transport solutions and community initiatives which support the company’s continued sustainability ethos.
“Kelsian has a global and local commitment to continually explore and deliver innovative and effective sustainable practices, which will benefit our customers, our staff and the environment,” he says.
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“This includes Transit Systems introducing two Australian-built hydrogen fuel cell buses in Victoria – a first for the state, operating 55 battery electric buses in NSW, approximately 300 battery electric buses in London in 2022, 13 battery electric buses in Singapore as well as hybrid and battery electric buses being deployed in Perth and Adelaide and the expansion of world-first battery electric charging infrastructure across the bus depot portfolio.”
Transit Systems also recently took delivery of Australia’s first two hydrogen buses, offering its government partners the opportunity to set a new sustainability benchmark in Australian public transport.
“Our green initiatives also extend to our solar powered depots, which are in place in NSW and WA, driver telematics and collision avoidance and R&D investment in hydrogen and electric vessel projects,” Feuerherdt says.
“We warmly welcome Maini to the role and look forward to seeing her further develop, champion and drive sustainable initiatives for the company and the community.”
Maini’s position announcement comes after two other significant appointments made by Kelsian.
Chris Briggs, who joined SeaLink in 2014, was recently promoted from the SeaLink’s General Manager in North Queensland to General Manager – Marine.
The new General Manager for North Queensland, replacing Briggs is Darren Spearman, who has worked at SeaLink as a Finance Manager since December 2018.