Mission Shunya

"Did you know that the construction industry/the built environment is responsible for nearly 30-40% of global carbon emissions? Yes, that is exactly the topic we are going to discuss in this series, ‘Building Green: Decarbonizing Construction'. Jack Wardale, Director at Terra Instinct joins us for the inaugural episode on this series to build on from our earlier conversations around ESG and lay the foundation to understand the significance of strong corporate fundamentals/ESG principles in driving towards decarbonisation of the built environment.  Links to connect with Jack: jwardale[@]terrainstinct.com | https://terrainstinct.com/ Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) related discussions is happening across the board but not everyone is keen. So what is holding us back in the adoption of ESG practices by businesses?  Gabriel Thoumi, President & CEO of Responsible Alpha joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of running into problems in implementation of ESG practices around the world. Connect with Gabriel: https://www.responsiblealpha.com/  Link to Episode 100: https://youtu.be/SaVhdi6FvAg?si=529N0dxb3HuyYOoa  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

On this second of a three part series around ESG we look at “How are businesses navigating the ESG landscape?”.  Tomoo Machib from Zeroboard joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

ESG is everywhere, but what is it all about? What is the big deal? Why are companies worried about ESG implementation? How does this play into the wider net-zero transition? All this and more on this first of a three part series around ESG with Girish Shivakumar. Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Mission Shunya hits ‘100' and it's time to hit rewind and look back at the journey so far, the highs, the lows and everything in between. On this special episode, Girish Shivakumar is interviewed by the TerreGeneration team ft. Jacob and Kaushik where he shares his journey from creating the podcast to doing 100 episodes over the last few years and what to expect over the next 100 and beyond.  TerreGeneration is also the team behind the artworks for Mission Shunya, they are a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability (www.terregeneration.com). Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Are you looking to upgrade your bike to an e-bike? Well, you don't have to buy a new one; all you need is a ‘Clip'. On this week's episode Som Ray, CEO & Founder at Clip Bike joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.  Key topics:  The problem with conventional bikes The innovation behind ‘Clip' Will the E-bike boom sustain in the post pandemic years? Clip as a solution for personal & shared bikes Clip's global ambitions Connect with Som: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somnath-ray/ | Campaign https://wefunder.com/clip  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What is community solar? How can commercial & industrial (C&I) sector players leverage this asset to cut down on energy bills? All this and more discussed on this episode where Gabriel Phillips, CEO, Catalyst Power joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation. Key topics:  What is community solar? Who benefits more from community solar? Energy efficiency in Commercial & Industrial (C&I)  Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Energy Storage's role in C&I sector Connect with Gabe: https://catalystpower.com/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Waste is ubiquitous, can solutions be ubiquitous too? Well, it can be, if the solution conceptualized by UBQ Materials is scaled up according to Rachel Barr who joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.  Key topics:  Diverting waste from landfills What is UBQ material? The climate positive process of conversion Supporting a circular economy by reimagining waste Scaling up UBQ materials in the developing world About Rachel –  Rachel is a VP at UBQ leading their sustainability efforts, working closely with clients and international organizations to advance the circular economy and decarbonize production. She is also a PhD and Energy Economist by qualification. Connect with Rachel: https://bit.ly/3xwcSnJ | https://www.ubqmaterials.com/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Soil is a crucial piece in the carbon sequestration cycle, but are we doing enough to preserve it? Are we incentivizing farmers to practice sustainable farming? How can carbon credits enable farmers get additional revenue? All this and more discussed on this episode where Robin Saluoks, Founder and CEO from eAgronom joins Girish Shivakumar for a chat. Key topics:  Sustainable farming Soil Carbon Sequestration The ‘right price' for carbon Farming based carbon credits New regulations for carbon markets Connect with Robin: https://bit.ly/3Y5qnGy https://www.eagronom.com/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Qatar spent nearly 15 times more than Russia in hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, was it worth it? Are big sporting events really sustainable in the long run? Was London Olympics of 2012 the real success story? All this and more discussed on this episode where Girish Shivakumar is joined by  Jitesh Brahmkshatriya, Senior Director at CBRE. Key topics:  Sustainability of large infrastructure projects Positive impacts of London Olympics Sustainability in Beijing & Tokyo Olympics Qatar's net zero FIFA World Cup  Connect with Jitesh: https://bit.ly/3XopjNy |Freakonomics Episode: http://bit.ly/3wmTOrH Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

First & last mile commute account for nearly 25% of transport emissions and sustainable micro-mobility is the way forward.  Wim Ouboter, the ‘Swiss Elon Musk', founder of Micro Mobility Systems joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode sharing his story of building a business around kick scooters and now launching the Microlino. Key topics:  Importance of innovation in business Storytelling and brand building The role of partners in scaling a business Connect with Wim: https://www.micro-mobility.com/en/ |Fully Charged Episode: https://bit.ly/3HF6gd8   Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds. 

The unexpected events in Europe have resulted in an energy crisis of sorts but the biggest fear is the winter that is around the corner. Matthew Myers joins Girish Shivakumar to share his perspectives on the current situation. Key topics:  The energy price rise in Europe Natural gas situation in UK and Europe Demand side measures for the winter The importance of thermostats The economics of heat pumps Connect with Matt: http://bit.ly/3iD14vy  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Everyone talks about recycling and reusing resources but what does it take to setup & scale a business in this sector? A.L.N. Rao, CEO of Exigo Recycling joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience. Key topics:  ·        What it takes to set up & scale recycling business in India? ·        The importance of informal sector in the landscape ·        The evolving policy and regulatory landscape for recycling in India ·        Why is the process more important than the technology used in recycling? ·        Is this the boom time for the recycling market? Connect with Rao: http://bit.ly/3UOX2hX 

How can you get started with small action steps for a sustainable living?  Girish Shivakumar & Premasri Girish discuss the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) programme. Key topics:  75 small action steps for everyday sustainable living Apply to the Mission LiFE global call for ideas: https://www.niti.gov.in/life | LiFE document: https://bit.ly/3U9OeD0  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Wouldn't it be fun if your daily dose of game time resulted in planting more trees? Well, that's exactly what Michael Libenson has set out to do with the EverForest game.  Michael joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share his idea behind this new game which is aimed to create a fun and socially inclusive behavioural nudges ultimately resulting in more trees on ground. Listen in to join the fun.  Michael is a serial entrepreneur and avid outdoorsman, who hikes, climbs, skis, and runs at every opportunity. He believes that together, consumers, businesses, and governments can (and must) solve the greatest challenge of our time: climate change. Connect with Michael and sign up for early game access: https://www.carboncounts.tech/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Why should we care about reducing our carbon footprint? Can we have a universal carbon label?  All this and a lot more discussed on this episode where Girish Shivakumar is in conversation with Frank Dalene.  Frank Dalene is President and CEO of Telemark, Inc and has over four decades of experience in the construction sector. On an even larger scale, Frank is innovating the manner in which companies can assess their carbon footprint. Through his ICEMAN (International Carbon Equivalent Mechanism Attributed to Neutrality) methodology, companies can get an accurate snapshot of their product's carbon emissions on a standardized scale Connect with Frank: https://frankdalene.com/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Every business needs a value differentiator, so how do entrepreneurs' discover their USP/UVP? Girish Shivakumar and Premasri Girish pick up a few entrepreneurs and their stories from the channel on this episode.  Listen to full episodes here- EnergyX, Lithium extraction (Ep.12-http://bit.ly/2MCpZhJ) Waterscope, Water testing (Ep. 35- https://bit.ly/32CK26W) Rimagined, Upcycled products (Ep.8- http://bit.ly/2XepTOb) Eco-hike, Clothing from plastic (Ep.23- http://bit.ly/37PixXz) Organic Solutions, Waste water treatment (Ep.86- https://bit.ly/3LloVKy) Edible Routes, Organic farming (Ep.87- https://bit.ly/3UfLPHx) Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Mission Shunya is now also available on Suno India https://sunoindia.in/shows/climateandenvironment  Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Did you know that growing your own food is good for the planet?  Have you tried farming? If not, you can always rent a small farm to grow your food. This conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Kapil Mandawewala from Edible Routes is all about growing your own food and reducing your carbon footprint.  Connect with Kapil https://edibleroutes.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/edibleroutes  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What happens to water after you flush it down the drain? You might not care. But, water is a stressed asset and it is high time we start to close the loop. Closed loop recycling of water is the theme of this episode where Aditi of Organic Solutions joins Girish Shivakumar to share her story and the organic water treatment solutions developed by them for both small and medium scale residential units.  Connect with Aditi www.organicsolutions.in Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds. 

Are the high commodity prices going to be the new normal? What is the role of critical metals in the net zero transition and also a lot more about Titanium and recycling on this episode featuring a conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Anastasios (Taso) Arima from IperionX.  Connect with Taso Arima https://iperionx.com/ | https://bit.ly/3SmypIC  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Electric Vehicles (EV) are the talk of the town (globally)! So, how do you decide if EV is right for you? Which category of EV should you choose? What are the incentives available for purchasing an EV? All this and more discussed on this episode.  Girish Shivakumar along with Premasri Girish share their personal journey and experience in owning an EV and completing 1000+miles so far on this episode.  Any questions? Missionshunya[@]gmail.com is the id.  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

When was the last time you had a light-bulb moment for an idea? What drives you to do the work you do? How did you get started with your passion project? All these questions lead to some interesting stories and this episode is a short compilation of such stories from a few of our guests who appeared on the episodes earlier. Pursuing a passion project or being an entrepreneur in the sustainability sector comes with its own set of challenges but the ultimate goal which drives them is climate action and getting to global net-zero carbon emissions.  Listen to the briefs from Jacob Cherian (Ep-33 https://bit.ly/3hPxzC3), Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki (Ep-11 http://bit.ly/2TqUM1N), Karthik Ganesan(Ep-16 https://bit.ly/3A3ifxa), Aayush Jha(Ep-17 http://bit.ly/2PLqrv2), Neel Mathews(Ep-18 https://bit.ly/3yiRAuW) and Tristan A. Foerster (Ep-60 https://bit.ly/2Tok7xK) on this episode.  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Today, we produce about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Our Planet is choking with plastics. How can we break free from plastics? What are the alternatives? How can brands and organisations be more responsible? As a consumer, what can you do to have a positive impact? Joining Girish Shivakumar is Von Hernandez, Global Coordinator, Break Free From Plastic. The Break Free From Plastic Movement is a global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution. Connect with Von: https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

68% of the global population will be living in urban areas by 2050 according to the UN but, are our cities prepared for it? How can building cities move away from the conventional methods to make them more resilient? Why should we build better cities if we are to reach the global net zero targets?  Joining Girish Shivakumar is Pedro B. Ortiz, an acclaimed expert when it comes to building cities. He popularized the Metro Matrix theory of city building. Among his various distinctions and roles include serving the World Bank and the city of Madrid as a Mayor.  Connect with Pedro: http://pedrobortiz.com/ | https://bit.ly/3amVqtD  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Recovering valuable resources from waste is only the last leg of the journey. But what goes into setting up the process for private & public sector stakeholders to ensure we build a zero- waste world. What are the best practices for market development in waste management and recycling that developing countries can adopt? On this episode Anne Johnson joins Girish Shivakumar to share her experience in developing systems and processes for waste segregation, processing and recycling at Resource Recycling Systems (RRS).  Anne is a Principal and Vice President at RRS and co-leads the Global Corporate Sustainability practice. She has more than 25 years of experience working on packaging design and recovery issues, as well as corporate sustainability. Connect with Anne : https://recycle.com/ | https://bit.ly/3L0CbTa  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

The IPCC publishes comprehensive reports about climate change, the impacts and potential solutions. But what goes behind in the preparation of the reports? How are the authors' onboarded? How do they go about preparing the massive reports that have a significant global influence?   Dr Aditi Mukherji, Principal Researcher at the International Water Management Institute and a coordinating Lead Author of IPCC WG II report joins Girish Shivakumar to share her experience of working on the report and much more. Connect with Aditi : https://twitter.com/aditimukherji  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

How can you ensure better plastic recovery? Can businesses benefit from recycled plastic? How do you build the circular economy of plastic?  Pratibha Dewett, Chief Sustainability and Marketing officer of Lucro Plastecycle, an Indian plastic waste collector, recycler and product manufacturer joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share the story of how Lucro pioneered in developing post-consumer recyclable products, to achieve circular economy for plastics in India.  Connect with Pratibha: https://www.lucro.in/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratibhadewett/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What are the drawbacks of Lithium batteries? Can CO2 be used as a source for a battery? Are alternatives to lithium batteries price competitive?  Claudio Spadacini, Founder & CEO at Energy Dome joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share the technology behind Energy Dome and how they are using CO2 against Climate Change. Energy Dome's focus is long duration energy storage.  Connect with Claudio: https://energydome.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-spadacini-13a78146/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What is chemical recycling? Is it sustainable? Can circular economy in chemical recycling be achieved at a local scale? Maurizio Crippa PhD, CEO at Gr3n Recycling joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share his experience working as a materials scientist trying to solve the biggest problems through innovative solution. The result is Gr3n recycling with a vision of making plastics circular. Connect with Maurizio: https://gr3n-recycling.com/| https://bit.ly/368FUQ8  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Is connection to grid the real measure of energy access? What is the impact of energy access on livelihoods? How has energy access coupled with renewable energy created a new class of entrepreneurs''? Abhishek Jain, Fellow & Director of Powering Livelihoods, a CEEW initiative joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share his experience from implementing various energy access projects across India.  Connect with Abhishek: https://www.ceew.in/powering-livelihoods| https://bit.ly/3ChTe0v  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Climate Action through active community engagement - A community in the Western Ghats of India have come together to create environmental awareness in the bio-diversity hotspot. One of their communication channels is the Kodai Chronicle, an outlet that aims to be more than just a publication.  Rajni George, editor-in-chief of The Kodai Chronicle joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share the origins of the publication, its fundraising campaign and the importance of community engagement.  Contribute to the campaign: https://fund.thekodaichronicle.com/ | https://www.thekodaichronicle.com/  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com  Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Forests are a big carbon sink, so why don't we have more of them? How can communities create forests? How can we create a sustainable, natural ecosystem? All your questions on afforestation and getting started with community forests are answered on this episode. Varun Ravindra is the Chief Conservator at Vanantara, a community lead afforestation project and he is in conversation with Girish Shivakumar.  Varun can be reached on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3JbyKsx |Insta https://bit.ly/3rsQkSD | www.vanantara.com  Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

A discussion on Climate Change is not complete without talking about the risks. On this episode Praveen Gupta joins Girish Shivakumar to talk on this topic. Also discussed on this episode are the insurance industry's interests in climate change and the importance of diversity in climate action.  Praveen Gupta is a former CEO who is currently exploring climate action, he can be reached at https://bit.ly/3Gc8QDU | www.thediversityblog.com  Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

It's the last episode of 2021 and a perfect time to do a review. The review is of a different kind where Girish Shivakumar reviews Bill Gates's book, ‘How to avoid a climate disaster'.  Know more - https://www.gatesnotes.com/Energy/My-new-climate-book-is-finally-here  Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What does it take to work in Climate-tech? How do you position yourself for a rewarding role in the space? Why is now the right time to start in climate-tech? Girish Shivakumar shares his story and lessons from his journey of 10 years on building a career in climate-tech.  Links mentioned in the episode – VC report – https://pwc.to/3IIsCZm  VC newsletter – https://bit.ly/3yisIlq  Related blog post – https://bit.ly/3ENYOIr  Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

COP26 concluded in Glasgow recently, did it deliver? Well, we have the Glasgow climate pact, the Paris rule book and the mention of coal in the agreement. So what else happened during the two week event? Girish Shivakumar discusses the key outcomes from COP26 on this episode. Here's primer to COP26 if you missed it earlier - https://bit.ly/3p92E85  Dr David Reiner's review of week 1 - https://bit.ly/3xtdV6Y week 2 - https://bit.ly/3nZkLhF  A full summary from Carbon Brief - https://bit.ly/3nXzkSG  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                              Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Globally one-fourth of the greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. It includes everything like farming, dairy and meat industries. In fact dairy and meat account for nearly 15% of the emissions. So how can a brand contribute to less land, less water and fewer emissions while selling plant-based meat alternatives? On this episode Todd Boyman, Co-Founder & CEO of Hungry Planet joins Girish Shivakumar for an insightful conversation. 3 reasons why you should try hungry planet's plant based meat alternatives Less water - Hungry Planet meats consume 62 to 91% less blue and grey water than conventional meats. Less land - Hungry Planet meats require 52 to 79% less agricultural land than conventional meats. Fewer emissions - Hungry Planet meats generate 42 to 89% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional meats. To find out more about Todd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddboyman | https://www.hungryplanetfoods.com   Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                              Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

The 26th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Glasgow from Oct 31st to Nov 12th 2021.  The 4 top goals are - Mitigation, Adaptation, Finance & Collaboration. Along these lines we can expect more firm commitments from the countries at the event.  What more to expect? Girish Shivakumar shares his views on the origins of COP and what to expect particularly  at this event and why should we hope for a successful COP26 ? To find out more about COP26 https://ukcop26.org/  | https://unfccc.int/conference/glasgow-climate-change-conference-october-november-2021  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com  Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

How can cities enable shared electric mobility services? Are 15 minute cities a reality?  Why behaviour shift is essential to make shared transit system in cities a success? All this and more is discussed in this episode where Venkatesh Gopal, Partnerships & Business Development manager at Movmi joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.  To find out more about Venkatesh & Movmi –  https://movmi.net/ | https://ca.linkedin.com/in/venkateshgopal-electricsharedmobility  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What does it take to build a successful cleantech business?  Are the new age leaders in cleantech different from the conventional business leaders? What do the investors look for when they evaluate a cleantech start-up?  All this and more is discussed in this episode where Girish Shivakumar interviews David Hunt, CEO of Hyperion Executive Search and the host of ‘Leaders in cleantech' podcast. To find out more about David –  https://leadersincleantech.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hunt-cleantech/ Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Did you know that water that is treated well can be reused? Water treatment as a service is now available where you pay for every litre of water reused from treatment. What's more, it also meets your requirements in terms of local government compliance.  The Boson White Water System involves a 11 stage treatment process where the output is pure drinking water All your questions on how to get started with wastewater treatment answered on this episode where Vikas Brahmavar, Director at Trans Water is in conversation with Girish Shivakumar.  To find out more about Vikas https://transwaters.com/ | https://twitter.com/brahmavarvikas  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What is Mobility as a Service (MaaS) all about? How can MaaS help cities reduce car ownership? What are the emerging global trends around MaaS? Can we combine housing rents with mobility subscription? All your questions on this and more answered on this episode where Sampo Hietanen, CEO of MaaS Global is in conversation with Girish Shivakumar.  To find out more about MaaS Global https://whimapp.com/ | Sampo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampohietanen/  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

How has deregulation of electricity markets given more power to the consumers?  How can technology help developing countries leapfrog in the energy transition? What can we learn from the Texas electricity grid crisis of 2021? All your questions on this and more answered on this episode where Jesson Bradshaw, CEO of Energy Ogre is in conversation with Girish Shivakumar.  To find out more about Energy Ogre - https://www.energyogre.com/ Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Is refreezing the arctic a viable climate action? What are the pathways for deep and rapid emissions reductions? What are the nature based solutions for greenhouse gas removal?   All your questions on this and more answered on this episode where we discuss Climate action backed by scientific research and robust evidence with Dr Shaun Fitzgerald OBE from Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge (CCRC) who joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation. CCRC is also affiliated to the Cambridge Zero initiative.    To find out more about Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge - https://www.climaterepair.eng.cam.ac.uk/ | https://twitter.com/RepairClimate    Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

How did Greta Thunberg inspire climate action around the world? How did a company that started off as a provider of carbon footprint assessments grow into a MNC that is offering businesses an end-end transparent climate action strategy? All you need to know about ClimatePartner's 5 step process for climate action is on this episode.   Girish Shivakumar is joined by Tristan A. Foerster, Managing Director of ClimatePartner on this conversation.    Action Item - So if you want to check your carbon footprint and know how you can reduce or offset your emissions, go take a test  https://you.climatepartner.com/en/    To know more about Tristan and the work of ClimatePartner  https://www.climatepartner.com/en    Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Can buildings be turned into carbon sinks? What are the best use cases of carbon capture? All this and more covered on this episode featuring Soletair power.  Soletair Power turns buildings into carbon sinks, that lower the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is converted into synthetic renewable fuel. Petri Laakso, CEO & Partner joins Girish Shivakumar on this conversation.  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw  Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3  Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                                 Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

How are companies manufacturing plastics undergoing a sustainability transformation?  What do we know about the plastics industry and what should we know to be more aware of the product we use daily? What are the roles of financing options like green bonds and are they really adding value to the decarbonisation strategy of the plastic industry? All your questions on the plastics industry, the value chain and everything related to it discussed on this episode where Gabriel Thoumi (Director of Financial Markets , Head of Plastics Programme, Planet Tracker) joins Girish Shivakumar on a conversation. Connect with Gabriel at https://at.linkedin.com/in/gabrielthoumi or gabriel[at]planet-tracker.org Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

What's holding us back from adopting electric mobility in a big way? When can India see an increased uptake of EVs? How did the Nordic region get there? On this episode, Awadhesh Kumar Jha joins Girish Shivakumar to discuss this topic in detail particularly covering three points  What is it about the mind set of people that is required to enable the shift to personal electric mobility?  The narrative around the policy and the communication from the government agencies which is essential for both the manufacturers and the general public.  Debunking the myths around the transition to electric mobility with a few references to other countries. Awadhesh Jha is the Vice  President – Charge & Drive, Fortum Charge & Drive India. He can be reached on LinkedIn. (https://in.linkedin.com/in/awadhesh-kumar-jha-0697a28)  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

International Energy Agency released a landmark report, ‘Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector’ this past week. The net zero roadmap is aimed to be a “how to guide” for the world’s decision makers to get to their targets. So, what are the highlights from the study? | What are the recommendations? | What are the critics saying about this study? Girish Shivakumar provides a summary of the report and everything you need to know about this global transition to net zero which is also the core theme of this podcast. Why is net zero important? Check this episode - https://bit.ly/3u72D5a  Link to the IEA report - https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds. 

What is Rainwater Harvesting? Why is it essential for megacities and how can you get one done? All your questions answered on this episode.  Bengaluru in India is a water stressed city but there are innovative projects that are coming up which aims to reduce the water stress and recharge the ground water. Ganesh Shanbhag an avid enthusiast who designed his own system joins Girish Shivakumar to share one such success story. You can connect with Ganesh Shanbhag at ganesh4889[at]gmail.com Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Everyone is talking about Net-Zero transitions, why is it important, why should you be involved and how can you be involved? All questions answered on this episode.   Girish Shivakumar also shares the brief 2 year old journey of Mission Shunya podcast and what to expect in the future. The net zero tracker - https://eciu.net/netzerotracker Without the hot air - https://www.withouthotair.com/  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.