Through this series, we speak with Sustainability Ambassadors about the work they are doing as corporate executives, government leaders, non-profit professionals, academics, or entrepreneurs to solve the environmental, social, and economic challenges faced.
Episodes are grounded in experience, with our goal to engage and inspire viewers to take the “next steps” on their own sustainability journey
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In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, host Rich Rigger speaks with Andrew Jack, the Global Education Editor at the Financial Times about the future of sustainability at business schools.
Through our discussion, we explore the current state of sustainability within business education, how schools are evolving in this area, and the roles of students, faculty, and businesses in driving change, and Andrew shares insights on the challenges academic institutions face in embedding sustainability into core curriculums and the significant opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
At the end of the episode, he speaks to how aspiring students can navigate and select institutions that align with their sustainability values.
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, host Rich interviews award-winning science writer and Anthropocene researcher Gaia Vince about her latest book, Nomad Century.
The conversation focuses on the increasingly pressing issue of climate-driven migration, the lack of global preparedness for the inevitable movement of millions of people, and the need to change the narrative around climate migrations as a key starting point.
Inspiring & Empowering Africa's Young Climate Activists
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • Duration 16:14
In this episode, we speak with the inspiring Isabel Andam, a passionate climate activist from Ghana, about her journey towards becoming a prominent youth activist in the fight against climate change.
It is an incredible conversation that starts with her journey to becoming an activist, the role she sees for youth activists, and the early skills, tools, and lessons she is gaining through this work that will support the development of her future career.
A career she expects will result in the delivery of real solutions to the problems she sees in the world.
About Isabel:
Isabel Andam is a passionate climate advocate and a firm believer in sustainable living who aspires to make a meaningful impact in the fields of climate action and youth empowerment. She has not only demonstrated her dedication through her education and experiences but also through her prestigious role as the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow for Ghana in the year 2022/2023.
During her required National Service in Ghana with the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Unit, she began her journey into the world of climate change. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in climate policy and deep insights into the intricate workings of environmental protection.
As the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow, Isabel has had the opportunity to participate in negotiations at COP27, where she focused on the critical issue of Loss and Damage. This experience empowered her to speak up about the tangible impacts of climate change on her generation.
Currently, Isabel serves as a volunteer at the Strategic Youth Network for Development, she is actively working to inspire and engage young people to take an active interest in climate change and sustainable practices.
While her advocacy for climate action is still taking root, she aspires to collaborate with local NGOs and government agencies in the future, aiming to provide essential support and opportunities for street children, advocate for their rights, and work towards long-term solutions to this pressing social issue.
Adapting to Climate Change
Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 26:04
In this episode, I speak with Joshua Amponsem and Nathaniel Matthews about their work to drive conversations, partnerships, and programs that drive climate resilience and adaption through their community partners.
Driven by their work supporting local communities, and recognizing that many of these areas are already experiencing the impact of climate change, their work is centered around building community-led partnership models, and through our conversation we speak about the challenges they see, shifting conversations toward resilience, and building partnerships.
This is an excellent conversation that identifies a number of barriers but speaks to the power of communities, trusts, and great partnerships to deliver solutions.
Joshua Amponsem is a Ghanaian climate activist with extensive experience in Climate Action, Disaster Risk, and Resilience Building.
He founded the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) where he championed the establishment of Youth Climate Councils across the Global South and initiated locally-led projects like the Water for Adaptation and Sustainable Communities Project in sub-Saharan Africa, creating jobs for over 100 people. He is a member of the Vision Council for TED Countdown, Advisory Group member of the Urban Movement Innovation Fund, and served as a Co-Chair on Equity, Fairshare and Justice for the Race to Zero Expert Peer-Review Group.
FOLLOW JOSHUA
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AmponsemJoshua
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amponsem
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amponsem
Building a Youth-Led Climate Movement
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 22:38
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador podcast, we speak with climate justice advocate Mitzi Jonelle Tan about the work she is doing to build a nationwide alliance of youth organizations, individuals, and student councils to advocate for immediate global climate action.
At YACAP, Mitzi plays a crucial role in advocating for environmental justice, and through our conversation we speak about how and why the climate crisis is tangible to her, the work of building a youth movement, the role of passion in her work, and the lessons she has learned through this process that she will carry forward throughout her career.
About Mitzi
Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a full-time climate justice activist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. She is the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Fridays For Future (FFF) of the Philippines.
She is also an organizer with FFF International and FFF MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas) making sure that voices from the Global South are heard, amplified, and given space.
A strong voice on anti-imperialism, anti-colonization, and the intersectionality of the climate crisis, she is committed to changing the system and building a world that prioritizes people and planet, not profit, through collective action.
Follow Mitzi:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mitzijonelle
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mitzijonelle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitzijonelle
About Collective Responsibility
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
Delivering Impact as the Vice President of Global Sustainability
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • Duration 18:46
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Jeannie-Renne Malone, about her career path to becoming the Vice President for Global Sustainability at VF Corp, the power of corporations to deliver solutions, and the organizational mindset and structure that best support those efforts.
About Jeannie
Jeannie leads global sustainability at VF Corporation, overseeing all aspects of VF’s sustainability strategy across its brands, operations, supply chain, materials, and products. Ms. Renné-Malone has extensive experience in the development and implementation of sustainability goals and strategies, stakeholder engagement, and tracking and reporting of sustainability/ESG results.
At VF, she has led various strategic initiatives, including the development of VF’s Science-Based Targets roadmap and its Green Bond Framework, which resulted in the first green bond issuance in the apparel and footwear industry. Under her leadership, VF has integrated circular design, sustainable materials and innovation across its portfolio of brands from farm to cradle, reducing energy, waste, carbon emissions and water usage, encouraging regenerative farming practices and embedding renewable energy and sustainability priorities across its operations and supply chain.
Renné-Malone has an MA in International Finance and Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, a BA in Spanish from the University of Washington, and holds several sustainability credentials and certifications.
Follow Jeannie:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeannierennemalone
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeannieRMalone
About Collective Responsibility
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
Unlocking the Potential of Philanthropy
Saturday, April 13, 2024 • Duration 22:32
Through this week's episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Tom Hall, the Head of Social Impact at UBS, about his insights and experience working to leverage philanthropic capital to deliver impact.
Most recently, he and his team launched The UBS Accelerate Collective, a three-year program that harnesses the tools of social finance to bring in much-needed funding to improve health and education outcomes for children living in vulnerable communities in the world.
It's an incredible program that seeks to maximize impact through collective philanthropy, and through our conversation, we speak to the structure of the platform, early lessons, and the potential it offers to bring a higher level of scale to impact along with financial returns.
Find Your Mission Through a Career in Diversity & Inclusion
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 17:52
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Curtis Baker about finding his mission as the Asia Pacific Lead for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at DOW.
About Curtis
Curtis Baker is the Asia Pacific Regional Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) and Employee Experience (EX) Lead.
In this combined role, Curtis is responsible for driving and implementing the Inclusion & Diversity + Employee Experience strategy and providing expertise, consultation and support to business, functional, and ERG leaders and EX change champions in the region. He drives the Social component of Dow’s ESG strategy and growth into the region and amplifies globally the voice from Asia Pacific.
Collaborating with the businesses and functions on inclusion and employee experience interventions that lead to measurable results and long-term sustainable culture change, he also manages relationship support for I&D + EX partnerships and represent Dow externally consistent with the region’s outreach and thought leadership initiatives.
He holds a B.A. in Public Relations and a DEI for HR certification from Cornell University. Externally, he is an advisor for IPWS (International Profressional Women’s Society-SH), Out & Equal APAC Council and. He previously lead DEI for The Walt Disney Company China prior to joining Dow.
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
Making a Mid-Career Transition to Circularity and Sustainable Leadership
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 • Duration 15:18
In this Episode of the Sustainability Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Elin Bergman, COO of Cradlenet, about the work she is doing to drive awareness of the circular economy and help leaders overcome nine key barriers to this transition.
It is a position she came into after building a successful "corporate" career, and realizing that she wanted to use her tools to "save the world".
In the years since, she has worked with stakeholders to better communicate the economics and science of circularity, and overcome the nine transitional barriers.
At the end of our conversation, we speak to the HUGE need for young professionals, and the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in the space.
Timestamps:
00:15 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast
00:55 - Elin Bergman Introduction
01:15 - Introduction to Circular Economy
01:55 - Moving from a Corporate Career into Circularity
02:45 - Transferring Skills from Corporate
03:55 - Leading Stakeholders - What Catalyzes Them
05:20 - The Business Case (and Models) for Circularity
06:25 - Barriers to Implementation
07:35 - Corporate Stakeholders (Leaders vs Laggers)
08:45 - The 13 Rs of Circularity
10:00 - Managing Expectations and Implementing Solutions
11:05 - Empowering the Next Generation
12:35 - Regulations & Regulators
13:55 - Advice to Aspiring Circularity Professionals
About Elin:
Elin Bergman is known for being the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden.
Study Unveils Overwhelming Support for Climate Action
Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 25:27
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Peter Andre about his recent research showing 69% of the global population expresses a willingness to contribute 1% of their personal income, 86% endorse pro-climate social norms and 89% demand intensified political action.
It was a study that involved more than 120,000 respondents from 125 countries, and through our conversation, we speak through the findings, the levers for engagement, and speak to the need for stakeholders to focus their efforts to turn willingness to action.
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
Our mission is to:
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.
Nathanial Matthews is Chief Executive Officer at the Global Resilience Partnership, a group of over 80 diverse organisations advancing resilience through identifying and scaling on-the-ground innovation, generating and sharing knowledge, and shaping policy. Nate has broad expertise in climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience, risk, biodiversity, innovation, and international development. His expertise is built on 20+ years of experience working with the private sector, multilateral organisations, governments, and NGOs, and a track record of successfully fundraising for and overseeing complex, transformative global programs across more than 50 countries.
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.
She is one of the co-founders of the Nordic Circular Hotspot, and currently serves as the COO and spokesperson of the Swedish circular economy network Cradlenet.
For many years she worked as WWF Sweden’s circular economy expert, where she developed the international circular economy network Baltic Stewardship Initiative, to enable the recirculation of nutrients in the Baltic Sea region in the agri-food sector.
She has previous experience as Marketing and Communications Manager at the sustainability consultancies Tricorona and Respect in Stockholm.
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.
Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.
Our mission is to:
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.
