Talking Tourism Episode 120 - Being A Good Corporate Citizen with Kym Goodes

Talking Tourism

Kym Goodes is the principal of 3P, and is recognised as one of the foremost public voices in Tasmania. She has over two decades of experience working in government and the not-for-profit sector in social and economic public policy fields as diverse as education, employment, transport, energy, digital inclusion, health, housing and human services. Kym and the 3P team specialise in social impact assessment, social licence to operate and corporate social responsibility - bringing together her expertise in social and economic policy.
In today's episode, Kym and TICT's Luke Martin discuss the potential for Tasmania's tourism industry to make a positive impact, by being a collective of corporate citizens that leaves behind a good footprint.
With the recent and exponential elevation of brand Tasmania on the international stage, the state's tourism industry now has a compelling opportunity to ensure it is thinking responsibly, holistically and collaboratively. Kym sets out some of the critical measures of best practice, so that individual operators - as well as whole communities - can begin to understand their current position as corporate citizens and set goals for the future.
Kym describes a sweet spot between social and economic development that balances commercial success with happy communities, and unpacks the five key areas of social licence that create good legacy. While being good for your community won't happen incidentally, there are simple steps every business can take to set positive intent with big impact.
Today’s episode is brought to you by our partner, Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service. PWS presents, protects and manages our Tasmania’s extraordinary landscapes in partnership with the community. They work to conserve the State’s natural and cultural heritage while providing for sustainable use and economic opportunities for the Tasmanian community. Thanks to Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service for their generous support of TICT and for helping to make this episode of Talking Tourism possible.