Shaun Scallan

Operations Director · Victorian Bioenergy Network · company speakers →

Shaun Scallan is a passionate advocate for Australia’s transition to a renewably powered circular economy. His journey from the water and pulp and paper industry engineering and C-Suite roles started with an MSc in Renewable Energy in 2009. His final role was GM CSR for Australian Paper and company spokesperson. In 2013 the 6 year Planet Ark chapter commenced. After stepping into the Manager Recycling Programs for a year, the next 2 years involved setting up 3 for purpose and profit businesses. Planet Ark Power, Packaging Recycling Evaluation Portal and the Australasian Recycling Label. Brief stints in a waste to energy startup, an e-waste recycling Co-Reg, an engineering consultancy further built his skills in resource recovery and circular economy. Shaun is deeply involved in Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG) on the Executive Board, Chairing the Advisory Board and the Supply and Market Development Working Group. He was also a lead author of the Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap. He joined the Victorian Bioenergy Network as Operations Director in November 2024.

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Speaking history

Waste Expo Australia

28 October 2026 Melbourne, Australia “Panel Discussion: Future Horizons - The Role of Waste-to-Energy in Sustainable Waste Management”

Topics this speaker covers

waste-recyclingsustainability-greentech

Sectors

energy_utilities_sustainability

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