MEET THE TEAM

 

Jules McMurtrie - Chief Optimist at Climate Actions Schools (CAS)
& Trusted Partner at Jumpingfish.

Jules has a long history of creating social value programs, which exceed industry ESG targets and solve complex problems.

Jules has been translating 21CC skills for over 30 years in industry, specialising in school and industry partnerships for the past 10 years managing Gateway to Industry School Programs for Food, Wine & Tourism, Advanced Manufacturing, Hydrogen & Renewable Energy.

 

Shan Cox - Creative Commander at Climate Action Schools

Shannon brings creative vision and practical know-how to Climate Action Schools, leading our marketing, tech, events, and admin with heart and precision. With a background in website and graphic design, plus over 15 years’ experience managing impactful events, Shannon helps bring CAS programs to life—online and on the ground.

 

Acknowledging Our Founder

Climate Action Schools was co-founded by Brett Robb, whose initial vision helped lay the groundwork for our program focused on LEAN. We acknowledge his role in establishing the foundation upon which Climate Action Schools continues to grow and impact students and communities.

OUR VISION

Redesigning Success – People + Planet; Thriving Together

At Climate Action Schools (CAS) we believe true success is measured by how people and planet thrive—side by side.

OUR MISSION

We empower schools to become living laboratories of sustainability, where students, teachers and communities learn by doing. Through resource recovery, circular economy practices and industry partnerships, we help schools recover valuable materials, build circular systems and model a thriving net zero future.

WHAT WE OFFER

CAS transforms everyday school operations into hands-on learning environments that create measurable environmental, economic and social impact:

  • For Schools – Recover resources, access grants, implement industry-standard LEAN systems and become recognised leaders in climate action.

  • For Students – Explore world of work career pathways in sustainability, manufacturing and resource recovery while developing 21st-century transferable and employment ready skills.

  • For Teachers & Staff – Gain professional development in ESG, resource recovery, circular economy and LEAN methodologies while connecting curriculum to live, industry-aligned projects.

  • For Industry Partners – Collaborate directly with Climate Action Schools to inspire and prepare the next generation of a sustainability-aware workforce. This is an industry-wide partnership program, connecting businesses and sectors with future talent pipelines.

  • For the Community – Drive economic growth, advance circular economy goals and inspire a shared responsibility for a thriving planet.