ESG Radio Podcast

In this latest episode of The Sustainability Experts, I had the honor of speaking with Jennifer Stolo, CEO and producer at Robert Craig Films. Jennifer's journey from pediatric healthcare and Make-A-Wish to directing films like No Address is nothing short of extraordinary. We explore: • The real human stories behind homelessness • How film can catalyze compassion and policy change • The power of listening—really listening—to those whose voices are often unheard • Why companies must embed empathy into their culture and how it fuels both impact and innovation Jennifer's work reminds us that storytelling isn't just about awareness—it's about action. The No Address project has grown into a movement, including a feature film, a documentary, a novel, a study guide, and a soundtrack—all with 50% of proceeds going back to nonprofits tackling homelessness. If you're a leader, changemaker, or creative, this episode will move you. Tune in, and let's reimagine how businesses and communities can create change—one story at a time.

The Next Big ESG Investment: How Companies Are Monetizing Conservation Conservation is no longer just a corporate responsibility—it's a strategic advantage. In this episode of The Sustainability Experts podcast, Vanessa Thompson speaks with Kevin Whilden, co-Founder at SeaTrees / Sustainable Surf, to discuss how businesses are integrating coastal ecosystem restoration into their sustainability strategies—and why the next wave of impact investments may be in biodiversity credits. Key discussion points: Why tree planting is becoming a billion-dollar market—and how SeaTrees perfected the $1 per tree pricing model How brands like Virgin Voyages and Bank of the West are leveraging conservation to drive impact and customer engagement Why biodiversity credits are the next major sustainability investment—and how early adopters stand to benefit The missing piece in corporate storytelling—and how businesses can use conservation to build stronger stakeholder trust Companies are spending millions on sustainability—are they doing it effectively? This episode provides real-world insights into conservation as a business strategy, offering tangible takeaways for leaders looking to invest in climate resilience.

Carbon removal is scaling fast, and it's a trillion-dollar market in the making! In this episode of The Sustainability Experts Podcast, host Vanessa Thompson speaks with Tito Jankowski, co-founder of Airminers, an incubator for carbon removal startups. Tito shares insights from COP29, where carbon removal is shifting from an "if" to a "when" in global climate strategy. What you'll learn in this episode: * Why we must remove 10 billion tons of CO₂ per year to meet 2050 targets * How companies investing in carbon removal see 28% higher revenues * The biggest challenges—and opportunities—facing the industry * What's next for carbon markets, venture capital, and government policy “Carbon removal needs to scale as fast as the computing industry ever has.” – Tito Jankowski Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or sustainability leader, this conversation will give you the insights you need to stay ahead in the carbon removal revolution.

Latest episode: In this episode of The Sustainability Experts Podcast, I speak with Meena Sankaran, CEO of KETOS, about the business-critical role of water in sustainability strategies. We cover: * The growing water crisis and its impact on industries. * How innovative technologies like IoT and AI are reshaping water management. * Why water quality and availability are directly tied to business performance. Learn more about KETOS https://ketos.co/parameters https://ketos.co/request-a-demo https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com This discussion offers actionable insights for leaders navigating sustainability challenges. Listen now on Spotify or your preferred platform.

Dive into the world of corporate sustainability in aerospace and defense with host Vanessa Thompson and guest Amy Gross, Sustainability Principal at L3Harris Technologies. This eye-opening episode of The Sustainability Experts podcast reveals how to build robust sustainability programs, foster change, and implement strategic goals in one of the most challenging sectors. Amy shares invaluable insights on team empowerment, leveraging blockchain for supply chain transparency, and adapting to new SEC climate disclosure regulations. Packed with practical advice, this episode is essential listening for sustainability leaders and anyone passionate about driving meaningful environmental change in the corporate world.

Excited to welcome Philip Hoare, COO of AtkinsRéalis, to The Sustainability Experts podcast!

Revolutionary insights of how indigenous knowledge can transform business with the incredible UN appointed Hindou Ibrahim. Watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe on Spotify and YouTube for groundbreaking business leadership. Hindou Ibrahim's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindou-oumarou-ibrahim-2ba22410/?originalSubdomain=td The sustainability experts website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/the-show

Learn to mitigate risk with Andy and AmploGlobal. In this episode, Andy shares thought leadership on risk mitigation and sustainability data management strategies. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DCV9Ocpz23Q Visit our website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/ Visit the Amplo Global website: https://amploglobal.com/

Innovation with Lisa Neuberger Fernandez, former Managing Director of Strategy at Accenture by The Sustainability Experts

Listen to the insightful interview with Eric Schurenberg and learn how to take action to find the truth in an era of misinformation.

The Sustainability Experts brings you M.R. Rangaswami, Silicon Valley tech founder, in this episode of how to build networks for impact. Rangaswami is the entrepreneur, investor, and corporate sustainability expert, renowned for his pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley's software industry. He is the co-founder of one of the earliest angel investment firms in Silicon Valley, Sand Hill Group. Rangaswami's initiatives include founding the Corporate Eco Forum, uniting 80 companies with over $6 trillion dollars of combined revenue towards climate action, as well as establishing Indiaspora, a nonprofit community of global Indian leaders committed to catalyzing social change.

In this episode, we're covering both the environmental and social aspects of sustainability with our incredible guest, Leah Thomas. Leah is the author of the book 'The Intersectional Environmentalist' and is a distinguished '30 Under 30' winner and activist. She has been featured in Vogue, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and NBC. Her Instagram post, 'Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter,' went viral in 2020, bringing awareness to the intersection between social justice and environmentalism. She has also hosted significant events, such as London's first Black Ecofeminist Summit, which was a sell-out success, and her ongoing series of 'Earth Summits,' which combine music with environmental education.

In this episode of The Sustainability Experts, Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, joins us and breaks down how world leaders affect large-scale positive change and how his work has saved millions of lives. Prior to his work at Rockefeller, he was in the White House as the 16th administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). His leadership and initiatives saved millions of lives by successfully containing the fight against Ebola, executing a successful response to the earthquake in Haiti, and improving conditions to end the famine in Somalia. In October of 2023, he released his groundbreaking book Big Bets: How Large Scale Change Happens. Learn how Dr. Shah leads to implement change in this episode of The Sustainability Experts.

The ESG Radio Podcast is excited to welcome, Aza Raskin, producer of the double Emmy award-winning movie on Netflix, The Social Dilemma. Trained as a mathematician and dark matter physicist, Aza is the Co-Founder for the Center for Humane Technology that is on a quest to reimagine the digital world and reduce the polarization and harms of social media. In this conversation, we talk about how companies can shape the future of the digital world, the evolution of data privacy, and the landscape we leave to future generations on the platforms we can't escape.

As former #1 in both singles and doubles, Venus Williams is revered as one of the greatest athletes in tennis. She is credited with ushering in a new era of athleticism and empowerment for women. Venus and I sat down to talk about her work in equality, entrepreneurship, and the sustainability practices she's implementing in her fashion companies to revolutionize the industry.