Sharan Burrow
Former General Secretary
International Trade Union Confederation
Victoria
Sharan Burrow is a global advocate for human rights, climate action and Just Transition. She is the Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (2010-2022. Previously she was President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (2000–2010.)
Sharan is well known for her international advocacy on employment, human rights, industrial relations, corporate responsibility and climate action with just transition solutions.
She has represented workers and civil society groups in global policy discussions in United Nations bodies, on the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation as well as at the tables of the G7, G20, World Bank and International Monetary Fund. She has twice been a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos.
Sharan is currently a Visiting Professor in Practice to the LSE-Grantham Institute, a board member of the European Climate foundation, a board member of the Green Hydrogen Association, Co-Chair of the IEA Labour Council, a Commissioner for the Global Commission on Climate Governance and Deputy Chair of the B Team.
Speaker agenda
People power for a Just Transition
How can we prevent exploitation in the energy transition? What will work look like in a Net Zero future? What role do labour rights and trade unions play in a Just Transition?
For our fifth event in the Perspectives on the Transition series, we are delighted to host our Advisory Board Chair, Sharan Burrow AC! Sharan has previously led the International Trade Union Confederation (the largest trade union in the world) and is a global advocate for just transition.
The transformation required for the energy transition will encompass all facets of society, including how, why and where we work. However, the energy transition also holds the potential to marginalise already disadvantaged groups and further entrench global inequality. In this seminar, Sharan will discuss the importance of sustainable business development and the roles of human rights, employment and justice when it comes to delivering a Net Zero future.
Following the seminar, drinks and light refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.
(Please note: details of livestream will be provided closer to the event)