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| CORSIA Explained: Opportunities and Challenges in Aviation Emissions | ESG Decoded Podcast #148 | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:59:02 | |
Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, and Anna Stablum, ClimeCo's Business Development Director, to explore the intricacies of how CORSIA interacts with the Paris Agreement's Article 6, the challenges of avoiding double counting and double claiming in carbon credits, and the broader implications for international aviation emissions. How is CORSIA shaping the future of aviation sustainability? Tune in to find out!Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) aims to cap international aviation emissions at 85% of 2019 levels. The program requires airlines to offset emissions that cannot be reduced through technology, operational improvements, or sustainable aviation fuels, helping limit aviation-related emissions through 2035. Episode Resources: CORSIA eligible emission units and an airline’s offsetting obligations: https://www.hfw.com/insights/corsia-eligible-emission-units-and-an-airlines-offsetting-obligations/ CORSIA compliance – the unequal choices that airlines face in the first phase: https://www.hfw.com/insights/corsia-compliance-the-unequal-choices-that-airlines-face-in-the-first-phase/ An introduction to CORSIA eligible fuels: what are they and why are they relevant for CORSIA?: https://www.hfw.com/insights/an-introduction-to-corsia-eligible-fuels-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-relevant-for-corsia/ Listen to our previous episode on CORSIA “Article 6 at COP28: EU & Paris Agreement Controversies”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57FYLpK5iG9mQlMQnzcO6h?si=Ig6XA0IcRsudgr4hcCv_Cg - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo FB: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc | |||
| Navigating a Just Energy Transition | ESG Decoded Podcast #147 | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:24:54 | |
Join host Amanda Hsieh for a special crossover episode of ESG Decoded and Energy Crossroads. In this conversation Marina Badoian-Kriticos of Houston Advanced Research Center and Emma Cox of ClimeCo break down key elements of a Just Transition and highlight public projects and corporate strategies that incorporate these elements.
Are you interested in insights about advancing social equity and environmental goals in the energy sector? Don’t miss out on this special episode! Episode Resources: HARC Website: https://harcresearch.org/ Energy Crossroads Podcast: https://harcresearch.org/news/energy-crossroads-a-harc-podcast-series/ EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool: https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#3/33.47/-97.5 Just Transition Score: Just Transition Score (socialprogress.org) - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo FB: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc | |||
| Insights on Decarb Connect NA 2024 & Decarbonization Grants | ESG Decoded Podcast #138 | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:23:52 | |
In this episode, host Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Bill Flederbach, ClimeCo’s President and CEO. Their conversation focuses on Decarb Connect North America, a premier conference on industrial decarbonization held in Houston, Texas, March 26-28, 2024. During the event, Bill facilitated and spoke on a panel about how decarbonization grants are allocated. Coincidentally, on March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the grant of 6.1 billion to the Industrial Demonstrations Program under the Inflation Reduction Act to support the advancement of transformational technologies necessary to decarbonize the U.S. industrial sector. Listen as Kaitlyn and Bill discuss key takeaways from Decarb Connect. Bill also shares his perspectives on the challenges related to this type of grant funding throughout the stages of business growth. In tandem, he provides corresponding solutions as companies continue to look for ways to scale up in this space to deliver innovations. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links: Decarb Connect North America Website: https://decarbconnectnorthamerica.com/ ClimeCo’s 5 Key Takeaways from Decarb Connect 2024: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/5-key-takeaways-from-decarb-connect-2024/ - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen, Amanda Hsieh, and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is a global sustainability company with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs. Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo | |||
| James Rasteh Talks ESG Investing from the Shareholders’ Perspective | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:35:32 | |
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with James Rasteh, the founder of Coast Capital, an investment management firm with an engaged approach to investing in public companies. Coast Capital works with a collection of leading CEOs and sector experts to identify, conduct due diligence on, and help create value from the companies it invests in. Coast actively works to improve the ESG metrics of its invested companies. Before starting Coast Capital, James was the founder of White Eagle Partners; a European event-driven fund started in partnership with a private equity firm. Previously, James was an International Portfolio Manager at JANA Partners, an event-driven and activist hedge fund in New York. He is a guest lecturer at Columbia University, Oxford, and Warwick University. Listen as Amanda and James take an in-depth look at the hot topic of ESG investing. In short, ESG investing is guiding the world down a more sustainable course by focusing on investments that bring about positive changes. Learn more about divestment vs. engagement, how companies can manage activist investors, and considerations for balancing the ‘E’, ‘S’, and ‘G’ in these investment portfolios. James is a leader in the ESG investing space; therefore, this work is personal and it comes naturally to him. His passion for ESG-related work started in school, working on completing his volunteer service hours. James believes that ESG investing should be driven by those who care about these issues. We hope that this is true of ESG Decoded listeners. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. | |||
| Stephen Brown of Clean Energy Fund of Texas Discusses Environmental Justice & a Just Transition | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:32:10 | |
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Stephen Brown, Founder and CEO of the Clean Energy Fund of Texas, Inc., (TxCEF), which is focused on making the emerging green economy affordable and just for all Texans. TxCEF believes that an equitable transition to clean energy will help to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis, eliminate energy poverty, create green jobs and catalyze economic development opportunities in historically under-resourced communities. Stephen's career spans over 20 years of government relations, public affairs, and energy sustainability experience. He was the 2014 Democratic Nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, making him the youngest African American to win a statewide primary in Texas. Steve is also currently the President of Capital Assets Energy LLC, a successful clean energy development consulting firm specializing in financing retrofits of commercial, non-profit, and multi-family properties with energy-efficient and renewable energy improvements. Listen as Kaitlyn and Stephen discuss the clean energy transition, emphasizing the impact on marginalized communities. Their conversation provides a solid foundation for this topic, including the key stakeholders and financial considerations, including green energy investment opportunities and wholesale lines of credit. This episode highlights the intersection between the ‘E’ and the ‘S’ of ESG. It reminds us of the challenges we face as a global community to ensure that no one is ‘left behind’ as we adjust to meet current energy demands. Many of us may be familiar with situations when this was not the case; the information shared gives us hope that all communities can become winners in pursuing clean, sustainable energy sources. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. | |||
| Tim Kim Discusses the Renewable Energy Industry, Veteran Careers, & How Companies Use Power Purchase Agreements to Meet Environmental Goals | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:41:14 | |
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Tim Kim, CEO of ibV Energy Partners and its direct affiliated companies. Before founding ibV Energy, Tim led closings on M&A transactions in the US and globally. ibV Energy Partners LLC is a privately held company based in Miami and direct investors and developers of large-scale solar and storage power plants across the US. Their customers include investor-owned utilities, power agencies, corporates, and municipalities engaged in procuring grid-connected clean energy. ibV was founded by a group of US military veterans. Listen as Kaitlyn and Tim explain what Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are, how they work, and why more companies are bypassing utilities to work directly with developers to realize their ESG goals. They also explore the ESG-related risks of solar panels and the sourcing of minerals. Tim is a proud veteran of the US Navy, and his military background and dedication to public service are driving forces for his life’s work. He shares his perspectives on why veterans should consider careers in the renewable energy industry and how their military skillsets are assets to this industry. Drumroll… this is the first video podcast (Vodcast) for ESG Decoded! We are thrilled to offer a visual format to our audience for some of our future episodes moving forward. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platform, YouTube for our newest Vodcast, and as always, don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Erica Lasdon, Capital Markets Director, With Governance Topics During Proxy Season | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:26:19 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes back Erica Lasdon, Senior Director, Capital Markets for ClimeCo. Erica joined ClimeCo in 2021 after serving as a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates, LLC. A seasoned ESG professional bringing over 20 years of experience from the investment and non-profit sectors, she specializes in ESG integration, materiality analysis, investment trends, and engagement strategy. Erica has deep expertise in multi-stakeholder engagement, proxy voting, and ESG data analysis and management across a wide range of asset classes. She served on the development team for the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s Level II exam for the inaugural FSA credential, the Steering Committee for the Intentional Endowments Network, and as an Advisory Committee Member for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health for Business framework. Erica earned a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in History from the University of California, San Diego. She loves skiing, exploring new places, and any activity involving excellent food.
As a reminder, the ‘G’ in ESG relates to governance. This is a broad term that is particularly important to top-level management and shareholders. Listen as Kaitlyn and Erica take us through some basic ‘blocking and tackling’ of the proxy season (April- June) and closely examine the trends behind the important topics. For example, climate issues have become far more in-depth than GHG footprint disclosures.
Learn more about the top issues being addressed in shareholder resolutions as investors are emphasizing greater awareness of environmental and social issues, including DEI, human rights, and health issues in the wake of the pandemic.
So, get ready to take notes, as this episode covers a lot of ground: a review of some SEC rules, the threshold for filing resolutions, advisory/non-binding votes, and more. This is excellent information for companies and investors alike and can serve as a reference throughout the year. Subscribe to ESG Decoded, where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode!
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| Catherine McLean Discusses the Importance of Diverse Recruitment in the Clean Energy Industry | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:39:24 | |
The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations. This includes employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Catherine McLean, Founder and CEO of Dylan Green, a clean energy recruitment agency with extensive experience working with start-ups and corporate businesses operating in the clean energy and technology markets globally. Catherine is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the clean energy recruitment industry. She is a serial networker skilled in Sales & Marketing, Management, Negotiation, CSR, and ESG. Catherine is truly passionate about helping companies achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Listen as Yvonne and Catherine candidly discuss why it is essential to have more women, women of color, and people of color in Clean Energy/Tech/ESG careers. These recruitment efforts remain a challenge. They also explore practical tips on what organizations can do to make positive contributions to this effort and how individuals can be a catalyst for change. Catherine shares her inspirational career journey that serves as a reminder to ask for what you want and how you can create a powerful intersection of your expertise and passion. She also speaks to the power of networking and shares practical tips on how to skill up in this space. After hearing this episode, you will understand why Catherine is a master at her craft. Subscribe to ESG Decoded, where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Meagan Knowlton Explains ESG Challenges in the Reverse Supply Chain | 31 May 2022 | 00:43:09 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Meagan Knowlton, Director of
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| Dave Henderson & Gary Yoder on Comparative Life Cycle Assessment in the Asphalt Industry | 24 May 2022 | 00:36:14 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dave Henderson and Gary Yoder. Dave is the Vice President of Specialty Products for Asphalt Materials, Inc., a Heritage Group company. He has been in the asphalt industry for 30 years and has commercialized multiple asphalt technologies throughout the United States, China, and Brazil. Dave has an undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA and lives in Zionsville, IN, with his wife, Dani. Gary is the Vice President of Environmental Services at ClimeCo. He has 30 years of experience primarily providing environmental compliance consulting services to industrial sector clients. Gary has been with ClimeCo for 8 years and currently supports and manages projects within their Sustainability, Policy, and Advisory team. He has a Master's in Meteorology and works out of Raleigh, North Carolina. We invite our listeners to ‘get in the weeds’ on the topic of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to understand what goes into this process and why companies undertake them, all centered around a case study that is a Resource Boost listed below. In short, an LCA is designed to answer the question: How sustainable is a product or process? This differs from a Life Cycle Cost Assessment (LCCA), a project management tool that analyzes the most cost-effective options based on the desired outcomes. Listen as Kaitlyn, Dave, and Gary guide us through the journey of a LCA through the lens of the asphalt industry (the most recycled material in the US by weight), discussing the what, the why, and the how, as it provides a solid foundation for this concept. In typical ESG Decoded fashion, this discussion is chock full of valuable terms and acronyms, including J-band, LCCA, ISO, PCR, and EPD. This serves as a great foundation for the ESG novice and a helpful reminder for the seasoned ESG pro. Check out the Resource Boosts for this episode: · J-Band · Yoder & Sidhu (2022) “What is a Life Cycle Assessment?” ClimeCo. · EPD – Environmental Product Declarations (The EPD Registry) · ISO 14040:2006 - Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework · ISO 14044:2006 - Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines Subscribe to ESG Decoded, where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Erin Urban Discusses Leading High-Performing Teams in the "Never Normal” | 17 May 2022 | 00:41:41 | |
The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations. This includes employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Erin Urban, a certified Executive Leadership Coach who partners with high-achieving leaders and teams to elevate their impact and influence without sacrificing their wellbeing. Erin is an international speaker and a self-proclaimed neuroscience nerd. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Elevate Your Career: More Impact + More Income. Erin is a Forbes Coaches Council Member, certified in Leadership Psychology, and a ‘recovering perfectionist’ with over a decade in mentoring and coaching successful professional transformations through 1:1 coaching and group workshops. Operating during a pandemic did not alleviate the pressure for companies to meet their short-term and long-term business goals. Listen as Yvonne and Erin discuss how organizations drive results in this era of pandemic recovery and address performance expectations at the organization and team levels. There are many factors to consider regarding performance, including how to evolve the acumen of current leaders, the best paths to identify new leaders, and how to leverage hybrid working conditions and DEI considerations to further aid efforts to meet performance targets. In this season, when things are “never normal,” how do leaders need to manage their teams to increase retention, decrease burnout, and foster cultures that thrive even with constant and compounding pressure? Subscribe to ESG Decoded, where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Dr. Monique Cunningham on the “G” in ESG | 10 May 2022 | 00:37:26 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by ClimeCo to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. To excel in today’s competitive business environment, a successful ESG Leader needs a balance of compliance, sustainability, and project management skills - backed by robust policy design expertise. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Monique Cunningham, who has over 15 years of experience leading strategic ESG projects for multiple high-profile organizations, including St. Thomas University, the City of Tallahassee, and the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. (OICA). She is the rare professional with experience across the E, S AND G of ESG. In addition to her vast professional experience as a risk management and compliance professional, Dr. Cunningham holds a Doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern, an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor’s in biology from Barry University. Listen as Kaitlyn and Monique remind us that the ‘G’ in ESG is foundational – you cannot have the ‘E’ and the ‘S’ without Governance. The oversight and implementation of any ESG program or policy cannot occur in isolation; all ESG priorities must be interlaced throughout the organization. This is where governance becomes an elevated component of the process. The approach to governance must be in tandem with an organization’s mission and values while aligning with its approaches to compliance and risk mitigation matters. Monique possesses a wealth of knowledge for all things ESG. In the ESG landscape, she sees the forest and the trees. She has experience across all pillars, and she understands the governance best practices that drive stakeholder value and mitigate risk. Better still, Monique explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Take your time with this topic, and reference the resource boosts below: Dr. Cunningham (1) Monique Cunningham, LP.D, MBA, CSM, CCEP | LinkedIn (2) Florida and the Clean Power Plan: a state, a federal regulation and a climate situation. (northeastern.edu) – Dissertation by Dr. Monique Cunningham Compliance Professional Resources (1) CCEP | SCCE Official Site (corporatecompliance.org) (2) Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) | NREP Isle de Jean Charles Resources (3) HUD Action Plan for Isle de Jean Charles, LA (4) Isle De Jean Charles Resettlement Project | IsleDeJeanCharles.la.gov King Tides Resources (1) King Tides and High Tides | City of Fort Lauderdale, FL (2) King Tides and Climate Change | US EPA Subscribe to ESG Decoded, where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Angie Martin Discusses Emergency Response, Decarbonization Challenges in the Waste Sector | 03 May 2022 | 00:36:59 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Angie Martin, Senior Vice President at Heritage Environmental Services overseeing national emergency response, waste allocation, sustainability, and customer training efforts. Heritage Environmental is in the business of eliminating industrial waste and establishing improvement measures that make the world a cleaner and safer place. Angie is currently the Vice President of the Spill Control Association of America, the President of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance, represents Heritage on the Environmental Technology Council, and is a member of the Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering External Advisory Council. Angie has participated in many national scale emergency response efforts, leads Heritage's rapid response team, and frequently speaks on emerging regulatory trends and challenges including sustainability, PFAS, and various RCRA-related topics. Angie comes from a family of engineers; her passion for this work in her DNA. Kaitlyn and Angie have a shared passion for waste. (You don’t hear that too often!) Listen as they discuss how emergency response and critical incident risk management are critical ESG issues for many industries, often showing up on enterprise risk assessments. It is important to note that most secondary emergency response is privatized and not handled by government agencies in the US. In addition, Angie explains hazardous waste management—another often critical “E” issue—which by law may require incineration, and how this fact complicates decarbonization for the waste management sector. This episode will cause you to view emergency response from a different vantage point. During an incident, the initial focus is on the immediate impact to our families and businesses. The information shared here allows us to better understand the big picture mechanics of responses, corporations’ role in responses, and how environmental protection fits into decision-making. While the work that Angie does is a natural fit for her, she also advocates for STEM education for young women who are at risk of losing interest in science and engineering at a very early age. Resource boosts for this episode are: · Heritage® Environmental Services · Spill Control Association of America · The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance · Environmental Technology Council Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Is There a Pause in Climate Action? Insights from NACW 2024 | ESG Decoded Podcast #137 | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:11:30 | |
In this episode, hosts Kaitlyn Allen and Erika Schiller join forces to bring our audience insights from the recent North American Carbon World (NACW) conference in San Francisco, California. For 21 years, NACW has been North America’s premier event for learning, collaborating, and networking on carbon markets and climate policy. Listen as Erika recaps key messages from the event. They address why there is a sense that climate action has taken a pause and the confusion that seems to loom around carbon-related issues. Erika offers pragmatic suggestions for companies to navigate the uncertainties of the carbon markets. She reminds us that transparency is critical and climate science is always evolving. They also urge companies with 2030 climate goals to maintain momentum, emphasizing the necessity of continued action and funding to achieve these targets. The hosts suggest several short-term tactics to meet these objectives, including:
In case you were left hanging–despite having to run at top speed through New York City, they made it to the train on time with two minutes to spare! Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links Key Acronyms Mentioned: Integrity Council Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), Core Carbon Principals (CCP), Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) NACW Website: https://www.nacwconference.com/ Paris Agreement Article 6: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/article-64-mechanism - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen, Amanda Hsieh, and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is a global sustainability company with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs. Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo | |||
| Kyle Lukianuk Discusses a Novel Financing Marketplace That Connects For-Profits With Social Enterprises | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:26:50 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Kyle Lukianuk, Managing Director of UpMetrics, a company that brings technology and humanity together in service of social good. Prior to joining UpMetrics in 2021, Kyle spent nearly a decade in the impact investing and social finance sector and is currently serving as a board member of Good Returns, an impact firm focused on designing, implementing, and managing unique global impact investment portfolios. He has led efforts across all aspects of impact investing - from due diligence to portfolio management to impact measurement and reporting. Amanda and Kyle met previously at an impact investing conference. Listen as they discuss a wide range of developments in this space as support for social entrepreneurs is increasingly viewed through an investment lens, with ESG filters…. particularly the ‘E’ and the ‘S’ areas. There is great fluidity in the movement of capital from corporations to social enterprises, with emphasis on collaboration and risk mitigation. Good Returns has opened up new channels for community development financial institutions to expand access to low interest lines of credit and interest-free loans for social entrepreneurs. The benefactors for this support run the gamut, from those in need of housing, to women entrepreneurs. Kyle also describes the (positive) role that the pandemic may have played in the evolutions associated with impact investing. As you reflect on this episode, we hope you will be inspired by the new possibilities that are manifesting in impact investing and corporate giving. These advancements are a long time coming. Now ask yourself, what value can you or your organization add to these new solutions that are forming? Explore the following resource boosts: 1) Good Returns Good Returns 2) UpMetrics UPMETRICS - UpMetrics: Because data is meaningless without a story. 3) SJF Ventures case study Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| What is ESG - (2021) | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:20:54 | |
ESG Decoded, Episode #1 “The Genesis of the ESG Decoded Podcast” Welcome to ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Climeco to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. Kaitlyn Allen and Amanda Hsieh guide thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to ESG. In this episode, Kaitlyn and Amanda share why started the podcast and what’s in store for listeners. They are experts in this space, and excited to share their knowledge and resources with other business leaders. You do not have to be an ESG guru to appreciate the topics discussed on ESG Decoded. Novices are welcome, as this podcast unpacks seemingly difficult topics into easily digestible modules. Stay tuned for future topics, including: *ESG Investing Trends *Decarbonization – Risks & Opportunities *Circular Economy *Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Capitalism *Climate Action from the Business Point of View (Capital Markets, Commercial) Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode | |||
| Bill Davis Explains How ESG Investment Products Are Built | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:37:35 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Bill Davis, founder of Stance Capital. The firm was established in 2016 to bring to market investment portfolios that mitigate material environmental, social, and governance risks and generate excess returns, while at the same time allowing investors to align their portfolios with their belief systems. Bill has a BA from Connecticut College, and he has taught or been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, Harvard College & Harvard Business School, MIT & MIT Sloan, and Vanderbilt University. Bill also serves on the boards of Ceres and the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation. For context, in the early 2010’s, asset management firms with “ESG” products really were not in the business of portfolio construction; they were more activist shareholders, using investment fees to pay for future activism. Bill knew there was a better way to align investments with values and generate alpha through rigorous portfolio construction, which led to the establishment of Stance Capital. Listen as Kaitlyn and Bill clarify some common ESG-related terms including: ESG investing vs. impact investing, and greenwashing. They also remind us that the genesis for intentional focus on ESG data gathering started with voluntary CSR reports filed by companies. (At present, the vast majority of S&P 500 companies are now preparing these filings.) Bill and Kaitlyn also cover the three key elements of portfolio construction, coupled with the importance of having industry-specific comparisons and measurements. As a point of what we hope is inspiration to our listeners, Bill’s road to this innovation within sustainability stemmed from an epiphany at a transfer station in Winchester, Massachusetts. Another reminder, that amazing things happen for people, business, industries, and society when we dare to lean into seemingly wild ideas! Be sure to check out the resource boosts for this episode: · Stance’s Investment Performance Summary | Stance Capital · Stance Equity ESG Large Cap Core ETF (stancefunds.com) · ESG ETFs, Sustainable Investments | Stance Capital · Ceres Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Didem Cataloglu, CEO of DIREXYON, on How Advanced Financial Modeling Plays a Role in Sustainability | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:28:12 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Didem Cataloglu, CEO of DIREXYON, a high-tech company specializing in advanced financial modelling tools. Didem brings strong technology and customer centricity to the DIREXYON team as the company looks to rapidly expand. She joined DIREXYON in 2020 as Chief Revenue Officer prior to her appointment of CEO in December 2020. As CEO, Cataloglu oversees a sales and marketing team, delivers exceptional customer experiences, and manages the company's global expansion. Before DIREXYON Technologies, Didem was vice president of global services for Nakisa, a provider of enterprise solutions for organizational design and lease management. Didem holds a BSc in Computer Science from University of Ottawa and an MBA in Management and Information Technology from Bayes Business School. Listen as Kaitlyn and Didem discuss how more advanced financial modeling solutions are empowering leaders in asset intensive organizations (i.e., utilities, transportation, and infrastructure) to make better decisions, with sustainability efforts top of mind. These evolving financial models better equip leaders to establish appropriate long-range goals. They also ‘shout out’ the “three D’s” - decarbonization, digitalization and decentralization - and remind us of the integral roles these concepts will play in financial decisions moving forward. Considerations on how to decarbonize over the next few decades will be focused on integrated processes and automation of decentralized operations, as well as increasingly sophisticated analytics to predict disruptions before they occur. All of this information, and a couple of acronyms to review: NPV (net present value) and DER (distributed energy resources). On a fun note, Kaitlyn and Didem discuss their shared love for the Turkish culture. Kaitlyn studied in Turkey and reveals some of her language skills. They also talk about some of their favorite Turkish cuisine. If you are hungry while listening to this episode, they may actually give you inspiration for your next meal. Iskender kebap, anyone? Resource boosts for this episode include: · Institute of Asset Management IAM - Home (theiam.org) Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Ryan Calvert of Kairos Aerospace on the Criticality of Methane Leak Detection to Achieve Climate Goals | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:21:05 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Ryan Calvert, Head of ESG Strategy & Implementation at Kairos Aerospace. Kairos builds instruments that pull data from the physical world and refine it into data products. The company’s hardware and software, attached to Cessna airplanes, focuses on the largest methane leaks in oil and gas operations. Ryan has had an exciting career in the ESG space with focus in social enterprise, venture capital, and due diligence/governance. Previously, Ryan was a researcher for NBC Sports and had a financial operations role with the New York Yankees baseball team. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and holds two degrees from Stanford University. Listen as Kaitlyn and Ryan discuss the origins of Kairos Aerospace and the uniqueness of its technology. They highlight the importance of the quantification of methane emissions and fixing leaks that the human eye cannot see. Because methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, it’s critical to reduce methane in order to reach net zero. We also learn how Cessna airplanes play a key role in Kairos’ work. Kaitlyn also engages Ryan on his personal adventures. Check out ESG Decoded at the link below and let us know your feedback in the comments. Enjoy this episode! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6f64OzGZmBSwJSE6gEAbjr?si=c75217292b444160[LB1] | |||
| Chris Parker Explains Plastic Credits | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:31:03 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Chris Parker, Director of the Plastics Program at ClimeCo. Chris joined ClimeCo in 2021 with 20+ years of experience in energy and commodity markets, sustainability, conservation, and ESG. He leads ClimeCo’s plastic market program, which partners with projects worldwide to recover and recycle plastic waste. This program expands financing mechanisms to scale the transition to a closed-loop economy while providing companies with ESG & CSR solutions that support ecosystem restoration. Before joining ClimeCo, Chris consulted and led projects in both the corporate and environmental non-profit sectors to create business solutions for a sustainable economy. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance & Investment Management from the University of Alabama. Plastic credits are an exciting new environmental commodity meant to clean up oceans! Plastic credits allow companies to offset their plastic footprint as they represent the recovery and recycling of one ton of plastic material, which can be transferred between companies and organizations. Through ClimeCo Green, individuals can even purchase their own plastic credits to offset their household’s plastic use. Listen as Kaitlyn and Chris talk about the projects and certifications supporting plastic currency, the positive social co-benefits for communities, and why this should matter to companies and investors. This may be a new topic for even the most season ESG professional, so there are several resource boosts for this episode: --Verra - https://verra.org/ --Ocean bound plastics certification by Zero Plastic Oceans - Certifications for Oceans' Protection - Ocean Bound Plastic Certification (obpcert.org) --TonToTon – Vietnam plastic credits project TONTOTON - Neutralize Plastic Footprint, ONE TON AT A TIME ! --ClimeCo Green – offset your own plastic footprint ClimeCo Green - Carbon offsets | Carbon footprint | Carbon calculator When Chris takes a break from being a true thought leader and innovator in the ESG space, he enjoys his time at home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with his wife, two daughters, and two rescue dogs. He also practices Kendo and looks forward to free time spent surfing, climbing, fishing, and playing chess. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Ben Metz Discusses The Chancery Lane Project | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:26:18 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Ben Metz, Executive Director of The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) which is working to rewire contractual law to fight climate change. Prior to TCLP, Ben was a founding member of Big Lottery Funds Community Recycling and Economic Development, Director for Ashoka in the UK, and a multi-faceted consultant in the ESG space. Ben is energized by assisting people to create systems and networks that enable them to shape the world around them for the better. Listen as Amanda and Ben discuss the origins of TCLP, its mission and its work. TCLP is a collaborative effort of legal professionals from across the globe whose vision is a world where every contract enables solutions to climate change. They create new, practical contractual clauses ready to incorporate into law firm precedents and commercial agreements to deliver climate solutions. TCLP then works with lawyers to ensure effective and impactful implementation of the clauses, across industries, practice areas and jurisdictions. Once you hear more about the work, you will want to get involved! Resource boosts for this episode: Toolkit | The Chancery Lane Project Clauses (which enable lawyers to align their work with a decarbonized economy) Salesforce & Practical Law US (case studies of TCLP’s work with international companies) Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Ian Van Der Vlugt, VP of Product & Research at Datamaran, on AI in ESG and Dissolving the Roadblocks in Disclosure and Reporting | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:27:41 | |
In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Ian Van Der Vlugt, VP of Product & Research for Datamaran, a software analytics platform that monitors external ESG risks in real-time and brings a data-driven business process for materiality analysis. Ian manages product development, working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the greatest product value for clients. He also oversees the creation of product-related data, content, and research. Before joining Datamaran, Ian was the head of the data team at CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), managing the organization's data cleaning and modeling work and associated projects, primarily through a climate change lens. He also previously worked at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), growing its Sustainability Disclosure Database, and bridging technical and content work. In the space of ESG reporting, policy and technology, things are evolving quickly. From remote sensing, to blockchain, to AI, there is a lot to know…but ESG Decoded has you covered! Listen as Amanda and Ian review the concept of materiality from an ESG perspective and discuss how AI is improving the materiality assessment process and increasing efficiencies related to disclosures and reporting. As with other ESG/Sustainability topics, the views on these issues may vary based on the region of the world. As a resource boost for this episode, it was recently announced that Deloitte & Touche SpA is also using Datamaran to expand their research and analytics capabilities in conducting assurance of sustainability disclosure by providing evidence-based insights. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight Group CEO & Chairman of Dialight Foundation, on Sustainability and the Importance of Gender-Balanced Boards | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:21:35 | |
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| Erica Lasdon, Capital Markets Director, on Cutting Through the Noise to Set Your ESG Strategy | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
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| Sustainability Drivers in Cement & Concrete | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:18:10 | |
In this episode, Erika Schiller is joined by Kayla Carey, ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Industrial Innovations, and Grant Quasha, Chief Executive Officer of Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material). With four billion tons of cement produced each year, this sector of the global economy is a heavy emitter, contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gasses (GHGs). Listen as Erika, Kayla, and Grant discuss the current efforts to decarbonize building materials and how carbon credits are helping to incentivize more reductions. Learn about Eco Material and Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) and their role in sustainability solutions. Kayla specializes in decarbonization for hard-to-abate sectors. With experience in sustainability management and energy policy, she helps ClimeCo's energy and industrial clients navigate environmental markets. Grant is advancing Eco Material’s business growth in new materials to displace traditional portland cement and lower the carbon footprint of our built environment. Interested in environmental asset innovation and carbon credits? Contact us for more information: https://www.climeco.com/contact-us/ Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links CAR Methodology: https://www.climateactionreserve.org/how/protocols/industrial/low-carbon-cement/dev/ Eco Material’s Website https://ecomaterial.com/ Environmental Asset Innovation: https://www.climeco.com/environmental-asset-innovation/ Environmental Credits: https://www.climeco.com/environmental-credit-solutions/. Kayla Carey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-carey/ Grant Quasha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gquasha/ - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen, Amanda Hsieh, and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Website: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded About ClimeCo ClimeCo is a global sustainability company with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs. Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace. ClimeCo | Resource Links Website: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClimeCo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc | |||
| Jason Roe Discusses the Business of Eliminating Flaring | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:23:29 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jason Roe. Jason is CEO & President of
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| ClimeCo’s Bill Flederbach & Emily Damon Discuss the Acquisition of GAA, Carbon Markets, and COP26 | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:41:58 | |
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| Kaitlyn Allen, Carol Liffman, and Ivonne Cruz, Ph.D., Share Their ESG Insights with Students at Rice University | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:55:13 | |
This is an exciting episode featuring Kaitlyn Allen, Carol Liffman, and Dr. Ivonne Cruz. Carol is a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates who started her career in oil and gas as a geoscientist. She was also the featured expert on episode #6 of this podcast. Dr. Cruz holds a Doctorate and Masters degree in Sustainability. She serves as the Puentes Consortium Administrator, a Resident Scholar for the Center for the U.S. and Mexico at the Baker Institute and conducts research on climate change and social issues. Most recently, Dr. Cruz was a faculty member of the Master in Global Affairs program where she teaches sustainability and global Issues. She has been in academia as associate researcher in countries such as Spain, U.K and the U.S. She has experience as a consultant working on projects with international agencies, nonprofits and public and private entities. Dr. Cruz has published several papers and book chapters on the social dimensions of environmental change, and she has collaborated in the elaboration of sustainability reports for private companies and local governments. The information shared was recorded by Dr. Cruz for her students, and we wanted to share it on the podcast also. As Dr. Cruz points out, today’s students are very engaged in the topic of sustainability. They understand the importance of clean energy and conservation, and many are familiar with the UN SDGs. Their conversation covers a variety of topics from how much waste we generate today, to today’s unconventional energy sources that may be more mainstream in the future, to carbon capture and enhanced oil recovery. Remember, everyone organization or company needs to define what ESG means to them, and the innovative solutions will be, in large part, local strategies. The discussion these three experts have is like a mix ‘ESG 101’ and a high-level review of previous episodes. So, whether you are new to the topic of ESG or a faithful follower of this podcast, this information is for you. As a resource boost for this episode, check out Project Drawdown. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Mark Williams Discusses the Role of ESG Reporting in M&A Transactions | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:20:44 | |
In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Mark Williams. Mark is responsible for the sales strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Datasite, a leading SaaS provider for the M&A industry. Prior to joining Datasite, Mark held several sales leadership roles in a variety of SaaS companies including Chief Revenue Officer at SmartFocus and Vice President of Sales for Kno Mark graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Humberside University, England. ESG data is no longer a differentiator or ‘nice to have.’ ESG disclosure is moving into the mainstream expectations for this process. Depending on the industry, more emphasis may be given to efforts associated with the ‘E,’ ‘S,’ or ‘G.’ (Carbon neutral is a current hot topic.) Listen as Amanda and Mark discuss ESG-related reporting trends for mergers and acquisitions, and how ESG impacts the overall valuation process. To ground us in this conversation, Amanda reminds us about the concept of ESG materiality. She is such a great teacher! It should come as no surprise that she is currently a guest lecturer at Rice University and the University of St. Thomas. Super congrats, Amanda! Those students are so lucky to learn from your expertise. Resource Boost: Climate Change’s Impact on M&A by Datasite https://www.datasite.com/us/en/insights/visualization/infographics/climate-change-s-impact-on-m-a.html Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your perspectives. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Jennifer Guidry On Motivating Teams Through the Energy Transition | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:44:58 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jennifer Guidry, Vice President, Global
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| Rob West of Thunder Said Energy: How to Get to Net Zero Carbon Emissions Efficiently and Effectively | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:37:19 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Rob West, Founder of Thunder Said Energy, a research consultancy for energy technologies and energy transition. Prior to Thunder Said, Rob built up the energy practice at Redburn, among the world’s leading, independent equity-research firms. He was responsible for the team’s energy strategy and commodity market research, while covering Super-Majors. Rob is also a Research Associate at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Kaitlyn follows Rob’s research, and believes he is one of the best energy transition analysts in the field. Listen as they discuss the biggest opportunities for meeting the world’s energy needs while achieving net zero carbon emissions. This topic is more complicated than most will admit. Think about it: when have you gone one day without consuming fossil fuels, especially in light of the fact that two-thirds of CO2 emissions are embedded in “stuff”? Loyal listeners of this podcast have learned that ESG has connective tissue to so many other topics. In this case, it is so neat to learn that the name Thunder Said is derived from the T.S. Eliot poem, The Waste Land Part V – What the Thunder Said. A perfect side note for our poetry junkies. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your perspectives. Resource Boosts Thunder Said Energy’s Roadmap to complete decarbonization of the global energy system by 2050 at an average CO2 cost of $42/ton: https://thundersaidenergy.com/2020/12/10/decarbonizing-global-energy-the-route-to-net-zero/ Thunder Said Energy www.thundersaidenergy.com Thunder Said Energy on Twitter https://twitter.com/energy_said?lang=en | |||
| Steven Okun Discusses Southeast Asia Perspectives on ESG, Private Equity and the SDGs in Emerging Markets | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:31:13 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors, which offers clients hybrid expertise in government relations, policy, and sustainability empowering them to operate at the intersection of business, government, and media. Steven has more than 25 years’ experience across government, public affairs, and communications and has lived and worked in Asia since 2003. He consults on sustainability and ESG in the financial services industry, specifically for private equity firms based in Asia. Steve is also Senior Advisor for geostrategic consultancy McLarty Associates, a frequent analyst for CNBC, Channel News Asia, and The Straits Times, and serves as Senior Advisor in Southeast Asia for the Global Private Capital Association. This episode is intended to provide listeners with ESG perspectives that are not centered around US or European constructs. Listen as Steven covers a range of sustainability topics from an Asian vantage point. He discusses energy-related social, access, and poverty reduction issues that are often left out of the conversation about energy transition in developed nations. He also explains how investment decisions can differ in emerging markets, with consideration given to a company’s current ESG mindset and its sustainability potential over time (as opposed to factoring in track record and current performance). Steven only intended to live in Singapore for 5 years. Thank goodness he stayed and became an expert in the region’s sustainability issues. Kaitlyn and Steven have both been fellows with a diplomatic initiative by the National Committee on US-China Relations, called the Young Leaders Forum. It is great to have them collaborate on this episode. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your perspectives. Resource Boosts APAC Advisors https://www.apacadvisors.com/ National Committee on US-China Relations https://www.ncuscr.org/ CDC Group ESG Toolkit for Emerging Markets https://toolkit.cdcgroup.com/ Monetary Authority of Singapore https://www.mas.gov.sg/ | |||
| Jill Evanko of Chart Industries Discusses the Nexus of Clean Energy, Water, Food, and Industrials | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:29:20 | |
In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jillian (Jill) Evanko, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director for Chart Industries, a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. 2020 was an award-winning year for Jill as she received the ExxonMobil PowerPlay Rainmaker Award, the S&P Global Platts Energy Award for Chief Trailblazer, and the World LNG Executive of the Year honors. Way to go, Jill! The topics discussed in this episode are as diverse as the ESG landscape, great for those who want a brief touchpoint on a myriad of sustainability issues from the energy transition, water, board diversity and ESG’s role in M&A. Listen as Amanda and Jill discuss the nexus of clean energy, water, food, and industrials. Jill cites that the topic of ESG and sustainability is not lip service; it is important on a global scale, across industries and regions. (Another reason not to miss an episode of this podcast!) Innovative ESG solutions, however, are often cultivated at the regional/local level. They talk about hydrogen and carbon capture as solutions to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that still need to become scalable and more cost effective. And achieving 2030 targets will not be the result of one dominant energy source; it will take a multitude of solutions to meet our future needs. Amanda and Jill will inspire you to grab a cold beer as their conversation brings to light a myriad of possibilities in the sustainability space. So, kick back and enjoy this episode! ** Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your perspectives. | |||
| Bob Pilko Discusses Why Oil and Gas Companies and Geothermal Energy are a Perfect Pair | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:20:37 | |
In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Robert M. ‘Bob’ Pilko, Strategic Relationships Director for Blade Energy Partners, an independent consulting company that provides leading-edge expertise to solve subsurface, drilling, completion, production, and materials challenges. Bob has extensive experience in many facets of the upstream gas and oil industry domestic and internationally. Since 2003, Bob has been key to Blade's expansion from a small consultancy providing niche oil & gas drilling expertise to a global technological leader in complex and critical wells and integrated projects. His projects included: designs to drill to Earth’s mantle; confirming deepwater technology advances; HPHT well design issues and mitigation; managed pressure drilling applications; geothermal deep wells & energy development; and most recently, CCUS, hydrogen, and water production, use, limitations, and reduction from source to release. Listen as Amanda and Bob discuss the growing interest in geothermal energy by the oil and gas industry. Geothermal energy is generated from the heat deep in the earth’s crust. As true geothermal advocate, Bob calls it, “the energy underneath our feet.” In a few short years, geothermal energy has evolved from being the “other” energy (as compared to solar and wind energy) to the new “it” energy and a commercially viable greenhouse gas reduction solution for energy companies. This is a good geothermal energy 101 episode which will challenge how you used to think about this energy source vs. what modern, closed loop geothermal really is, and its benefits as a baseload renewable resource. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Emmanuelle Palikuca of ISS Corporate Solutions on the Role of ESG Raters and Rankers | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:34:26 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Emmanuelle Palikuca, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Special Projects Team with ISS Corporate Solutions (ICS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ICS provides industry standard solutions in corporate governance, executive compensation, and sustainability. Emmanuelle works with corporate issuers across industries to develop their ESG strategies and improve sustainability-related disclosures and programs. She provides insight and guidance on alignment with ESG ratings, global frameworks and standards and is the lead Materiality Assessments advisor on the ICS team. Emmanuelle holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from American University’s Kogod School of Business. Kaitlyn and Emmanuelle discuss the challenges that many companies face in determining which ratings and rankings best support their ESG goals, and matter to their investors. From a practical perspective, ratings for any industry should provide a consistent measure as to how a company is performing against certain standards. In the ESG space, this is not always that that clear cut. As such, there is a call for increasing transparency surrounding the various rating structures, with greater clarity on what they are designed to measure. This allows for companies to make more informed decisions around which constructs work best for them. Emmanuelle’s expertise brings clarity to the utility of some of the different ratings related to sustainability performance, and we are reminded that ESG ratings serve as signals to investors…they are not the end all, be all for their decision making. Conversely, to a company, an ESG rating is not just a score, it should serve to guide implementation of solutions that support sustainability goals. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Boost: MIT Sloane Sustainability Initiative, The Aggregate Confusion Project https://mitsloan.mit.edu/sustainability-initiative/aggregate-confusion-project | |||
| Article 6 at COP28: EU & Paris Agreement Controversies ft. Peter Zaman & Anna Stablum | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:02:28 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Anna Stablum, ClimeCo’s Business Development Director based in Singapore, and Peter Zaman, a partner at HFW in Singapore. Anna is establishing a presence for ClimeCo in Southeast Asia and was previously instrumental in developing one of the world's first exchanges for carbon–a spot trading platform for high-quality carbon credits. Peter is also based in Singapore and has over 20 years of experience as a transactional lawyer in the UK, EU, and Asia. Peter's law practice spans commodities, derivatives, structured products, and climate finance. He has been active in climate finance and environmental products markets since 2004. Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement allows countries to voluntarily cooperate to achieve emissions targets set out in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The trio centers their conversation on Peter’s recent paper, COP28: The Failure To Reach an Article 6 Decision and the Inconvenient Truth. Peter shares his perspectives through the lens of the Asia markets and probes the potential impact to the Paris Agreement as the European Union (EU) appears to be exporting its own policies. They also touch on CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting & Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) and how it would be affected by a nonfunctioning A6. Anna rounds out the discussion by highlighting some of ClimeCo’s Southeast Asia efforts that are focused on creating high-integrity carbon projects, including an Indonesian Mangrove Reforestation project. Unlock the world of corporate sustainability and join the ESG Decoded Podcast community! Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes on your favorite streaming platforms and our social channels (linked below). Tune in, engage, and let's decode ESG together! Episode Resource Links [HFW Paper] COP28: The Failure to Reach an Article 6 Decision and the Inconvenient Truth: ttps://www.hfw.com/COP28-The-failure-to-reach-an-Article-6-decision-and-the-Inconvenient-truth [Paper that Peter quotes] Burke, J and Schenuit, F. (2023) Governing permanence of Carbon Dioxide Removal: a typology of policy measures. CO2RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub: CO2RE_Report_CDR_Permanence-FINAL-v7.pdf Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-zaman-99b502/ Anna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-stablum-a5a31a/ | |||
| Dr. Matthew Berg on the Connections Between Energy, Water, Climate, and Food (and ESG!) | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:32:51 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen discusses a myriad of topics with Dr. Matthew Berg, Founder, CEO and Principal Scientist of Simfero Consultants. Simfero is a science-based water and natural resources risk management and stakeholder engagement firm, generating high-impact analyses to guide industry strategy and public policy. Dr. Berg is sought-after by policy makers, public agencies, private companies and the media for his multi-disciplinary expertise. He holds a PhD in Hydrology, an MS in Ecosystem Science, and a BS in Biology/Coastal Ecology from Texas A&M University. Dr. Berg fit right into ESG Decoded with his natural knack for making difficult topics easier to understand. Listen as he and Kaitlyn discuss the energy-water-climate nexus and why it matters to companies, financial institutions, and the everyday person. He also speaks to the importance of collaboration amongst the stakeholders in this space to collectively problem solve and mitigate risk. And Kaitlyn keeps Dr. Berg on his toes with some interesting questions related to water and sustainability issues. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links: Office of the State Climatologist: https://climatexas.tamu.edu/ Simfero: https://www.simferousa.com/ Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2021/04/21/hbj-names-40-under-40-class-of-2021-honorees.html Latest public research article (2020 in Texas Water Journal): https://journals.tdl.org/twj/index.php/twj/article/view/7101 | |||
| Andrew Bruce of Data Gumbo: How Smart Contracts on Blockchain Could Be the Future of ESG Data | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:40:56 | |
ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen switches things up by starting with some fun. We learn some really neat facts about Andrew Bruce before diving into the topic of smart contracts. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Data Gumbo, a Houston-based technology company that has developed GumboNet™, the interconnected, industrial smart contract network powered andsecured by blockchain. Andrew created Data Gumbo after spotting an opportunity to eliminate a sizable cost inefficiency between an oil supermajor and one of its suppliers. Andrew and Data Gumbo have not gone unnoticed. Andrew was named a 2020 finalist for Ernst &Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Gulf Coast Area; Data Gumbo was recognized in the Forbes 2020 Energy Awards, with industrial customers around the world. Kaitlyn and Andrew start by defining what a smart contract is and highlight how many of us engage in them in our daily lives…we just may not use the term. The pay-at-the-pump gas transaction is an example of a smart contract. They then explore smart contacts’ practical applications in businesses and their connection to sustainability measurements and ESG reporting. As always, Kaitlyn does a super job of clarifying the ‘ESG alphabet gumbo,’ ensuring that we don’t get lost in the acronyms that relate to this topic. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Dr. Rachel Meidl on the True Meaning of Sustainability, Circular Economy, and how Lifecycle Assessments Can Challenge Conventional Wisdom | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:40:28 | |
Within the spaces of ESG, technology, and innovation, the topic of waste management is often an afterthought. Well, this is not the case for this episode as Kaitlyn Allen and Rachel Meidl, LP.D., CHMM bring the subject of waste management to the forefront with their energized, informative discussion. For our ESG Decoded listeners, the episode does a great job of clarifying the actual meaning of terms that are used incorrectly far too often. We clarify definitions for ‘circular economy’ and ‘sustainability’ and their interconnectedness to waste management and life cycle impacts. One key takeaway: Sustainability is a feature of an overall system in its entirety, and individual parts can’t be optimized without optimizing the whole. Dr. Meidl is a rockstar on the waste management stage. She is the fellow in energy and environment at Rice University's Baker Institute. Her research focuses on sustainability; the circular economy; domestic and international policy and law as it relates to life cycle management of hazardous wastes; safety and environmental regulations of the treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation of chemicals within and outside the U.S.; assessing plastics, plastic recycling technologies, advanced electronics, and alternative energy applications from a sustainability and life cycle perspective to understand the environmental, economic, and social impacts across the supply chain; among many other topics. Waste management is a complex field of work. In Dr. Meidl’s 20+ years’ experience, she has observed the correlation between growing economies, their increasing volume of waste, and corresponding policies that do not keep pace with the changes. If you one day hear Dr. Meidl giving a TED Talk on this topic, just remember that you received a great primer on this podcast. Learn more about Dr. Meidl and her research and publications here. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Jeff Dangremond Discusses How Banks and Financial Institutions Mitigate ESG Risk | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:40:18 | |
Many of us overlook the important role that financial institutions play in creating positive social and climate impacts. Listen as Kaitlyn Allen and Jeff Dangremond discuss the role of banks in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. Jeff is a Senior Consultant and Capital Markets Specialist with Global Affairs Associates who guides companies, individuals, and financial institutions to set their strategic and tactical financial direction while incorporating ESG goals and initiatives. He is particularly focused on the ability of financial institutions to communicate their ESG activities and performance to stakeholders and how to leverage ESG programs to provide differentiation from competitors and broaden access to clients and capital. Jeff sees the world through the lens of risk which powers his ability to advise banks on how ESG risks connect to reputation and brand. All banks need to focus on ESG as it is an increasingly important component of reputational risk management. There are also various banking structures, and each approaches climate issues differently. The country where the financial institution operates plays a factor on where it falls on the climate action spectrum. Jeff also explains the Basel Accords and the Network for Greening the Financial System, important topics that correlate to this concept but may not be well known by many of our listeners. Kaitlyn and Jeff’s conversation guides you through subject matter that may not yet be mainstream. What you learn will increase your ESG IQ, regardless of your industry. As an added bonus, Kaitlyn shares insights as to why she named her company Global Affairs Associates. (Inquiring minds always wanted to know!) Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Amanda Tullos Discusses the Living Building Challenge and Designing for Communities and the Future | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:38:37 | |
We light-heartedly refer to this episode as “The Amanda Show” as Amanda Hsieh (Amanda H.) meets with Amanda Tullos (Amanda T.), the Founder and Principal of GreeNexus Consulting. GreeNexus has the mission to remove the barriers that surround implementing triple bottom line thinking (environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic value) into the built environment. The Amanda H. and Amanda T. discuss the Living Building Challenge, which is currently the most rigorous performance building standard as it applies only to green buildings that “give more than they take.” This is a great topic for those who are new to the concept of regenerative design, and the importance of building with the community and the future in mind. There are many sustainability certifications in this space, which Amanda T. helps to shed light on. She also talks about the focus of the 2021 Living Building Conference hosted earlier this year by the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI). For all current and aspiring entrepreneurs, Amanda T. shares her 10-year journey as a sustainability consultant and speaks candidly about the lessons that accompany the small business owner’s journey. Her resilience paid off, as Amanda T. was recently named a Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Honoree. We love it when great things happen to people, like Amanda T., who do great things for others! Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Kay McCall and Kevin Doffing Discuss Houston's Roadmap to a Low Carbon Economy | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:42:55 | |
This episode sheds light on how ESG relates to energy transition. The "E" in ESG has connective tissue to the proper management of operational environment impacts and extends to the topic of climate change risk mitigation. Kaitlyn Allen welcomes two renewable energy experts, Kay McCall and Kevin Doffing, to explore the ramifications of the transition to a low carbon economy in the context of Houston. Kay McCall currently serves as the President and Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Alliance Houston, Houston’s first renewable energy trade association committed to enabling the city to maintain its leadership role in the energy industry. She works to build bridges between companies and professionals in the hydrocarbon and renewables industries. Previously, Kay was President, CEO and board member of Noble Environmental Power, LLC, a wind energy company which operated windfarms in Texas and New York. Global Affairs Associates is honored to have Kay as an advisory board member. Kevin Doffing is an advisor for several cleantech companies, and he provides market intelligence reports on the energy transition to larger firms including foreign consulates looking to advise their domestic firms on doing business in the energy sector. Kevin also serves as an Executive in Residence for Rice University’s Cleantech Accelerator, and he co-founded the Renewable Energy Alliance Houston. With the proper stakeholder engagement, Houston can remain the Energy Capital of the World. Houston is a resilient city with a history of adaptability and embracing innovation. We simply need leaders from all aspects of the energy industry working in collaboration. | |||
| Anton Rushakov Explains GHG Footprints, Carbon Management Strategies and Net-Zero Targets | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:41:36 | |
In this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Anton Rushakov, a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates. Anton is an ESG practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and the non-profit sector. He specializes in corporate sustainability and stakeholder relations with the focus on climate change and energy transition communications and engagement. Anton has worked in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Far East Russia, and he holds a Masters of Political Science and African Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Masters of International Public Policy from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. As you will learn in this episode, Anton is a skilled educator with a knack for communicating technical information to non-technical audiences. So, as we dive into discussion on climate-related corporate reporting and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting framework and recommendations, you will realize that you are in very capable hands! Moving toward standardized transparency is one of the tools the financial system has to price economic externalities—the risks of climate change—into markets. That’s why the Financial Stability Board of the G20 countries created the TCFD to provide recommendations for effective evaluation and disclosure of the “actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization's businesses, strategy, and financial planning where such information is material.” While at first blush this may sound like ‘amped up alphabet soup’, Anton explains the nuts and bolts of the TCFD framework, scenario analysis and the reporting framework in an easily digestible manner for business leaders and those tuning into this topic for the first time. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Julianne Miles Speaks to the ‘S’ in ESG as She Discusses Talent Development & HR Post Covid-19 | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:45:25 | |
The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements which can include employee relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), company culture, and community outreach. Organizations are investing more in this space as they work to rebuild after the pandemic. Many Talent Development Leaders are prioritizing employee engagement efforts that will address their current pain points and challenges related to decreasing levels of employee morale stemming from blurred lines between work and personal life, exacerbated by a year spent working from home. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Julianne Miles, SPHR. Julianne is a HR Leader with extensive experience in talent acquisition, university recruiting and relations, and Talent Development. She shares her insights about a path forward for business leaders and HR teams that considers investments in training and DEI strategies. Julianne’s advice is practical, actionable, and translatableacross industries. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Anna McKay Discusses the Role of ‘Returners’ in the Current Day Workforce Renaissance | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:32:42 | |
There is a present-day workforce renaissance underway as many organizations create new talent models, which are very different from pre-pandemic constructs. This fresh start in the realm of talent acquisition is causing many jobs to be redefined and is driving the creation of new jobs. This evolution affords businesses the opportunity to reassess what candidate skills best align with job specifications, view recruits through a new lens and tap into underutilized pools of talent. In this episode Yvonne Harris talks with Anna McKay, a Certified Coach and Founder of Parents Pivot. Parents Pivot is a coaching company with a unique impact in the recruitment and workforce space. It focuses on supporting the return-to-work transition for candidates who paused their careers for parenthood. These ‘returners’ often bring unique talents to the workforce which have strong alignment to today’s job expectations. Listen as Anna describes the DEPTH of ‘returners’ and why they should be on the radar for hiring managers. Additionally, Anna discusses data related to the workforce shifts that impacted millions in 2020. As a resource boost for business leaders and those seeking to return to the workforce, checkout https://www.parentspivot.com/. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect viasocial media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Paige Morse Discusses How AI is Used to Achieve ESG Goals and the Circular Economy | 26 May 2021 | 00:27:38 | |
In this episode Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Paige Marie Morse. Paige is the Industry Marketing Director at Aspen Technology, where she provides insight and guidance on digital transformation to chemical companies worldwide. Paige has worked for leading companies in strategic planning and portfolio management in chemicals and energy markets including Shell, Dow, Sunoco, and Clariant. Paige has also worked in R&D, commercial and strategy roles in the US and Europe, and she earned her PhD in chemistry from the University of Illinois and undergraduate degree from Kenyon College. Paige touts that she is still a chemist at heart! Amanda and Paige discuss the connective tissue between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainability. AI is a key driver in the achievement of ESG goals as it supports the software capability that can help improve operations and make processes safer for people and the environment. Guiding towards the right decisions, not just profit-driven decisions. Paige also explains the concept of Industrial AI. As an example of great efforts in the space of circular economy, Aspen Technology is a part of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Companies across the value chain are collaborating to find solutions to this problem. As a resource boost for this episode, checkout the Aspen-sponsored event, www.optimize2021.com, an Industrial AI conference where leaders came together (virtually) to share solutions, with heavy focus on metrics. You may still register to watch conference replays through the end of June. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Sustainable & Resilient Agriculture ft. Carrie Vollmer-Sanders | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:29:11 | |
In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action. Carrie is a leader in the Decade of Agriculture efforts, advancing U.S. agriculture’s triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic objectives in the Ag Investment Accelerator and Honor the Harvest. She received the White House Champion of Change Award in 2014 for developing the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program at The Nature Conservancy. Additionally, she serves on the Edon Farmers Co-op Board, previously on the US EPA Science Advisory Board, and has worked for the Michigan Farm Bureau. Listen as Amanda and Carrie discuss the advancements in sustainable and regenerative agriculture to lower the industry’s carbon footprint. Carrie describes the increased collaboration happening across supply chains and explores the challenges the industry faces as it looks to transform its sustainability efforts. A critical factor in this industry is capturing the story of resiliency quantifiable to the consumer. Carrie also reminds us of the unique and powerful role that Mother Nature plays in the agriculture sector and the continued need to focus on preparing for climate disasters. Unlock the world of sustainability and join the ESG Decoded Podcast community! Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes on your favorite streaming platforms, YouTube, and our social channels (linked below). Prepare for insightful episodes that ignite your passion for positive change. Tune in, engage, and let's decode ESG together! Episode Resource Links Carrie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrievollmersanders/ Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahsieh1/ US Farmers & Ranchers in Action: https://usfarmersandranchers.org/ | |||
| Soojin Kim of Prequin on ESG in Private Equity | 21 May 2021 | 00:27:46 | |
In this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Soojin Kim. Soojin currently heads the global ESG research initiative at Preqin, the leading data provider for all Alternatives Data, providing insight and analysis on firms across every asset class for fundraising, performance, and deal information. At Preqin, Soonjin also participates on the Asset Class Think Tanks and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness (IDEA) Committee. Kaitlyn and Soojin discuss Preqin’s recently released ESG Module for the companies on its platform which provides guidance on transparency and disclosure, and risks within portfolio companies. This tool was created to keep a pulse on market expectations and evolving standards as it relates to reporting. There is a healthy dose of ‘alphabet soup’ in this episode, but Kaitlyn and Soojin explain it all with ease. You can’t help but to feel Soojin’s fresh energy as she explains her involvement with Preqin’s IDEA Committee, where she helps to lead efforts that support and address issues important to women, people of color, LGBTQ, and the subject of mental health. Soojin also talks about her path to starting a career in ESG, powered by her willingness to accept new challenges and work with teams. " I just kept. raising my hand" This is a great listen for those curious about how ESG is measured in alternatives markets, as well as those seeking a career in ESG. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Megan Parks of Grassroots Carbon: Moving Beyond a Reductionist Focus on Carbon to a Broader Understanding of Regeneration, Ecological Health, Living Systems and What it Means for People | 10 May 2021 | 00:45:38 | |
In this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Megan Parks, an entrepreneur focused on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and climate change. She is co-founder and Executive Vice President of Grassroots Carbon, a public benefit company that helps leading organizations remove and store massive amounts of carbon in healthy soils across America's millions of acres of grazing lands. Megan previously worked for nearly two decades as an environmental leader in the energy industry. In addition to her work at Grassroots Carbon, she owns AMB Parks Consulting, an independent environmental consulting firm providing environmental services to a variety of corporate clients across various industries such as chemicals, manufacturing, and energy services. Megan is a thought leader on the topic of ecological design and its intersection with sustainability. If you have not heard of the term ‘regenerative grazing’, you are not alone. Kaitlyn and Megan provide a comparative overview of conventional agriculture and regenerative grazing, and their differential impacts on our climate. While they discuss growing food and raising meat in ways that are symbiotic with nature and beneficial to people and the planet, Megan reminds us that the term "regenerative" is not rooted in practices; it is a mindset that prioritizes our partnership with nature. This episode will really get you thinking….and not just about regenerative grazing, but about how and why carbon markets - and buyers of soil carbon storage like Shoptify and Marathon Oil - enable a scalable solution to remove excessive carbon from the atmosphere. Soil carbon storage can help businesses and countries to meet their climate commitments, while also restoring ecological health to America's grazing lands and injecting capital into rural economies. As a resource boost for this episode, check out the Netflix documentary, Kiss the Ground, Peter Byck's Carbon Cowboys, and the resources page at www.buildgrassroots.com Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||
| Anton Rushakov Explains Scenario Analysis and Why the Financial Community Wants TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure) Reporting | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:29:12 | |
In this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Anton Rushakov, a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates. Anton is an ESG practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and the non-profit sector. He specializes in corporate sustainability and stakeholder relations with the focus on climate change and energy transition communications and engagement. Anton has worked in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Far East Russia, and he holds a Masters of Political Science and African Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Masters of International Public Policy from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. As you will learn in this episode, Anton is a skilled educator with a knack for communicating technical information to non-technical audiences. So, as we dive into discussion on climate-related corporate reporting and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting framework and recommendations, you will realize that you are in very capable hands! Moving toward standardized transparency is one of the tools the financial system has to price economic externalities—the risks of climate change—into markets. That’s why the Financial Stability Board of the G20 countries created the TCFD to provide recommendations for effective evaluation and disclosure of the “actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization's businesses, strategy, and financial planning where such information is material.” While at first blush this may sound like ‘amped up alphabet soup’, Anton explains the nuts and bolts of the TCFD framework, scenario analysis and the reporting framework in an easily digestible manner for business leaders and those tuning into this topic for the first time. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode! | |||