Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.

COP, one of the largest and most significant international conferences on environmental issues, just occurred in November in Azerbaijan. In this episode, you will hear from three Inogen Alliance members who attended the event and have been heavily involved in the negotiations as they share their insights and learnings from this year's gathering. We hear from Dr. Amr Abdel-Aziz, Chairman at Integral Consult in Egypt, Ilkin Haji, Founder & Executive Director at Sustainera Solutions in Azerbaijan, and Hilton Lucio, CEO of Antea Brasil.---------Guest Quotes“COP to me is really where the decision making process related to issues related to climate occur. And by that I mean the negotiations track under the COP always results in decisions that are to be implemented by all parties to the convention. And these decisions are in fact not only climate related, but it impacts development, it impacts economies.” -Amr“This year's adoption of NCQG, I think it's a positive signal that hope is not lost yet. So with global cooperation, with multilateralism, we can overcome some critical obstacles.” - Ilkin“It's not a coincidence that this is attracting more and more of the private sector. All my clients, with no exception, are concerned about climate change much more than they were, I don't know, 15, 10 years ago. And now they have tangible discussions that they can understand as well, hey, this is going to cost something. We're going to have to contribute with our business to reach the national contributions. So it's very translatable to my world, the private sector, the business sector.” - Hilton---------Time Stamps(00:00) Introduction to COP(01:21) Panel guest intros (03:00) Key insights and observations from COP29(08:11) The role of the private sector (11:17) Challenges and successes in climate negotiations(28:34) Side events and their impact(39:45) Looking forward to COP30 in Brazil(47:27) Key takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Inogen's COP 29 Roundtable Webinar: https://www.bigmarker.com/antea-group-usa/COP29-The-Way-ForwardFollow Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phildillard/Follow Ilkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkinhaji/Follow Amr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-osama-abdel-aziz-4448a228/  Follow Hilton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilton-lucio-7429367/Explore Inogen Alliance's resources: https://www.inogenalliance.com/resources

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of the energy transition with experts from Azerbaijan, Germany, Singapore and New Zealand. We hear from Peter Struck, Senior Project Manager at HPC, Ilkin Haji, Founder & Executive Director, Sustainera Solutions, Andrew Young, Group CEO, Envirosolutions & Consulting (ESC)  and Scott Thomas, Solar Sector Lead and Geotechnical Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor. They discuss the unique aspects of their energy projects in their respective regions, helping to paint a picture of this nuanced topic across the globe. ---------Guest Quotes“I suppose Aotearoa and New Zealand is in a slightly different place to others in the world. We've got a reasonably high proportion of our energy currently classified as renewable. We're looking at 80 to 85 percent. So our energy transition isn't so much a transition to renewable energy, it's more of a continued growth in our renewable energy sector as we see a demand increase.” - Scott“There's a big project, for example, from Australia that will have the world's longest cable, about four and a half thousand kilometers, which will run from Australia all the way to Singapore. So you've got these sort of regional cooperation things beginning to happen, and that's all really being driven by this energy transition.” - Andrew“When we talk about the transportation, it is not a task of one country, right? In that sense, you need to work closely with your neighboring countries or the transit countries. One example, we are now planning to export green hydrogen and also gas to the EU. The route is that the pipe starts in Azerbaijan, it passes through Georgia and through Black Sea, it arrives in Romania, and through Romania it goes to the EU.” - Ilkin“In Europe, oil and gas companies, they are one of the main  investors in renewables.” - Peter---------Time Stamps(00:00) The current energy transition landscape (02:06) Panel with Ilkin and Peter(26:43) Panel with Andrew and Scott(54:37) Key takeaways ---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Ilkin on LinkedInFollow Peter on LinkedinFollow Andrew on LinkedInFollow Scott on LinkedinHarnessing Renewable Energy Responsibly: The Role of Environmental Impact AssessmentsExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

In this second episode on EHS audits, we discuss the EMEA region and the U.S. We hear from experts Lauren Corbett-Noon, Senior Consultant, Antea Group, Robert Szucs-Winkler, CEO and founder of denxpert, and Dr. Roland Langmoen, Senior Consultant and Partner at Baden Consulting. The group explores the opportunity provided by audits and the role of auditors as helpers and educators. ---------Guest Quotes“Because EHS ESG becomes mainstream for companies, it's not anymore something operational, do something and we don't care at management. Management cares…. You are in the mainstream as an ESG professional, EHS professional, and the audits become more important. It becomes more business related and you're more in focus. And the auditor has a very important role in this process.” - Robert “The role of the auditor, typically, or at least our approach is to help educate the facilities help educate those local personnel… We really take the approach and our role is there to help. So we encourage the facility level practitioners and personnel to ask us questions. We are here to help you and guide you, but they need to be open with us.” - Lauren “For me, it's very important to be the helper. That we help the customer, the clients, in really making sure that his view on the legislation is the right one. My view on legislation is, of course, what I know for myself, but also experiences which we have from other customers who have a certain view and some legislation and how they solve this legislation. And this is essential to transfer this knowledge to our customers.” - Roland ---------Time Stamps(01:31) How EHS audits provide value (09:33) Benefits to organizations (10:12) The aging workforce challenge(15:29) The importance of local cultural understanding (18:24) The role of the auditor as a helper and educator (23:34) Changes in the regulatory environment ---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Lauren on LinkedInFollow Robert on LinkedInFollow Roland on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

In this episode, we discuss EHS audits in the APAC region, diving into regional comparisons and how the industry has been evolving. We hear from experts David Cham, Country Manager, ESC Singapore, Sandra O'Brien-Kelly, Principal Environmental Scientist and Technical Director of Environmental Auditing and Sustainability, Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand and Tom Tang, Senior Project Manager, Anew Global Consulting in China. The group covers key drivers of change and their advice to multinational companies looking to do their audits more efficiently. ---------Guest Quotes“Build a local compliance team. It's very important to have a strong team local.” - Tom“We're seeing EHS broaden to more social considerations and social factors, which is wonderful to see because we're getting much better results out of that.” - Sandra “The importance of a local understanding is apparent, especially in Asia, Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia where language is an issue. Some of the regulations are written only in the local language and for multinationals to really understand what it means to comply, translating it to English may not capture the exact interpretation.” - David ---------Time Stamps(02:02) EHS Audits in Singapore(04:05) EHS Audits in New Zealand(05:47) EHS Audits in China(07:38) The growing importance of remote audits (08:54) The value of local understanding in EHS audits (15:39) Drivers of change (20:02) Tips for multinational companies---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow David on LinkedInFollow Sandra on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

In this episode, we explore the significance and practices of water stewardship, examining its global impact. We hear from experts Mariarosaria Gagliotti, Senior Consultant and Partner at Baden Consulting, Beatrice Bizzaro, Sustainability Consultant at HPC Italy and Water Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance, C. Rajadurai, Senior Manager at Cholamandalam MS Risk Services, and Joseph Gui, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement, innovative technologies, and collective action for achieving water security and resilience.---------Guest Quotes“Water stewardship is not an exact science…So what does it mean that the water stewardship is not an exact science? It means that we cannot fix water. Water needs continual care and attention.” - Mariarosaria“The cost of doing nothing is always far greater than the cost of doing. So start your journey, learn, and improve along the way. Learn from others. That really is the power of sharing.” - Beatrice“The important piece that you should be able to achieve with the society is building trust and a relationship with the community... which is crucial for gaining the community support and also ensuring the stewardship efforts are well received by the community.” - Raja“Community engagement can empower local stakeholders to take part in the water management, fostering more effective solutions.” - Joseph ---------Time Stamps(00:00) Intro to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (02:53) Defining water stewardship(08:44) Experiences as AWS-certified professionals(18:22) Importance of collaboration in water stewardship(20:04) Regulatory impacts and global perspectives(43:19) Future of water stewardship---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Maria on LinkedInFollow Beatrice on LinkedInFollow Raja on LinkedInFollow Joseph on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

Today on the podcast, you'll hear from EHS experts in Asia, Europe, North America and New Zealand discuss financial markets and mergers and acquisitions. We hear from Matt Bell, M&A Practice Lead at Antea Group USA, Eeda Wallbank, Sector Leader at ESC Singapore and Graham Duffield, Practice Director - Transactions Support at Antea Group UK. The group discusses the importance and impact of EHS and ESG considerations in business deals. You'll also hear comments from Lean Phuah, Discipline Director Environmental at Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand, who is Inogen Alliance's Mergers and Acquisitions Working Group Lead. ---------Guest Quotes"How is environmental and social risk identified and managed? How is pollution control managed? Labor rights for staff working on the sites? And then, looking at the larger area, biodiversity, cultural heritage, indigenous peoples? So, for me, it's a two step screening process, local regulatory environment, and then the global standards that we're comparing to for this particular investment or acquisition, and that can change depending on who the stakeholders are.” - Eeda“It absolutely requires the full spectrum of due diligence items that aren't driven by the regulators here in the US, they're driven by customer demands, right? So that's one of them. What we're seeing here in the US is they're only doing what they need to meet anticipated regulations coming down the road, like the SEC rulings and that sort of thing.” - Matt “The emergence of ESG, through regulation, et cetera, has become a much bigger part of our M&A approach. I think the complexity is at the minute or the challenge really, is that the legislation and the interpretation of that is very complex and also that the legislation is changing. So the challenge is for not only us as advisors to keep on top of those changes, but for our clients to do the same as well.” - Graham  “Every M&A transaction in the corporate finance and investment world comes with some potential risks. It not only encompasses business-related or financial risks, but areas like environmental and health and safety.  As M&A environmental practitioners, we have seen the focus shifted considerably towards a multidisciplinary approach involving topics such as social human rights, and governance. More and more companies are recognizing the value of doing the right thing and being responsible, good corporate citizens, not only complying with regulations.” - Lean---------Time Stamps(00:00) EHS Implications in solar projects (04:09) Drivers of current trends in financial deals (10:07) Key challenges in environmental due diligence (31:56) Potential impacts of upcoming elections (40:56) The future of EHS (44:08) Key takeaways from Lean---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Matt on LinkedIn Follow Eeda on LinkedIn Follow Graham on LinkedInFollow Lean on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

In this episode, we dive into the importance and meaning of environmental and social justice across different regions. We hear from Social and Environmental Justice experts Erica Olesson, Sustainability Leader, Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand, Scott Recker, Environmental Remediation Practice Leader at Antea Group USA, and Valentina Vieri, a Sustainability Specialist for HPC Italy. The group discusses strategies for achieving sustainable development, emphasizing the need for community engagement, regulatory compliance, and addressing vulnerable groups. ---------Guest Quotes“That term, environmental and social justice, is not one that we use very commonly in Australia and New Zealand where I've worked. We talk more about social license to operate, so it's a similar concept, perhaps a bit reversed. It's more about what the company needs to do for, what the organization needs to do for the community to be happy that they're there and to be making sure that they're responding to those community needs.” - Erica Olesson“So the term environmental justice has been in use in the U.S. for probably at least 40 years. And it's really been indoctrinated into legislation and regulation in the last 3 or 4 years. So, it has a very specific definition in the U.S. and what that really means is equal treatment of community, regardless of your race, color, national origin, your income, where you live, all of those things need to be treated equally. If we go to different parts of the world, and I work with my Inogen associates all over the planet, it means different things in different places.” - Scott Recker“Sustainability is, I think, a global vision of different topics, of different perspectives. And what we try to do is to integrate these perspectives together, these different points of view, and try to find a common solution that can bring values, not just for a company, a person, but for the environment, the people and the planet. So for everybody, this is what we try to do.” - Valentina Vieri---------Time Stamps00:00 Te Ara Oteata, or the Mount Messenger Bypass, case study (02:03) Roundtable conversation (02:22) Valentina's perspective on environmental and social justice(06:29) Scott's insights on environmental justice in the U.S.(10:55) Erica's view on social license to operate(14:17) Challenges and trends in environmental and social justice(31:47) Measuring impact and benefits---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Scott on LinkedInFollow Erica on LinkedInFollow Valentina on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

CSRD, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, is a new EU law requiring companies to disclose their environmental and social impacts, aiming to help stakeholders better assess sustainability performance and related risks.In this episode, we hear from ESG experts Anna Csonka, Senior Sustainability Regulations Expert at denxpert; Emmanuel Zinsu, Head of ESG/Sustainability at HPC Germany; Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting; and Richard Taylor, Senior Project Manager at Antea Group USA, on CSRD's global impact on sustainability practices in businesses.They explore the complexities and impacts of CSRD, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of integrating these standards into business practices. They discuss how adopting CSRD can drive positive change and enhance sustainability within operations.---------Guest Quotes“It's honestly one of the most beautiful things about the CSRD. It's this European focused legislation. The idea of legislation being beautiful is, um, oxymoronic, but it's really this ask to increase transparency regardless of your nationality.” - Richard Taylor“We are excited that data is going to be audited. So there has to be some validity to it…You really have to put in effort to make sure the data you collect is usable, is credible.” - Lida Tan“Right now, we are shifting to an era where we are given the opportunity to actually collect data on our non-financial matrices, which in history has never been the case. So now we're actually talking about understanding the total value creation of a company, not only based on finance or capital, you understand? So being able to capture this data, understanding your supply chain, having these matrices within your control helps you, as a firm, to be able to measure, manage them and continuously improve upon them, because we all know you cannot develop what you don't measure.” - Emmanuel Zinsu“Don't be afraid of being transparent and vulnerable. This technique of telling all the positive sustainability stories just didn't really work out before, people stopped believing in it. By opening up and showing your negative side and negative impact as well, but still show that, okay, yes, I admit to it. I do have this negative footprint, but here are my actions and my plans to actually make up for it, and do it and drive positive change. I think that's just so refreshing for customers, consumers alike.” - Anna Csonka---------Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to CSRD03:36 CSRD vs. previous sustainability reporting07:37 Costs and benefits of CSRD reporting for corporations13:13 Global impact and implementation challenges18:12 Importance of data management22:11 Balancing CSRD auditing and compliance25:20 Embracing the opportunities and overcoming resistance28:07 Leveraging EHS for sustainability reporting29:48 Integrating local practices into a global supply chain38:54 Driving change and seizing opportunities44:10 Phil's key takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Anna on LinkedInFollow Emmanuel on LinkedInFollow Lida on LinkedInFollow Richard on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

We face a biodiversity crisis around the world, as many countries rush to save their species and habitats. Human interaction and overdevelopment are amongst the major contributors to biodiversity loss, along with climate change. How can we rethink our traditional development practices in order to better serve our species, our environments and our communities? In this episode, we hear from biodiversity experts Jose Dengo, Managing Partner at CDG Environmental Advisors, Susan Jackson, Senior Marine Ecologist at Tonkin and Taylor, and Stéphanie Le Bonniec, Project Manager at HPC International. ---------Guest Quotes“The tourism industry exists in Costa Rica because of our biodiversity, because of the natural  wealth, natural beauty that you see here. It's what makes it a tourism destination, and tourism itself accounts for over 8 percent of GDP and almost 10 percent of all employment.” - Jose Dengo“In New Zealand, in Aotearoa, we have a customary practice, which is called kaitiakitanga, and it's the concept of guardianship. So we, as individuals and as collectives, can all be custodians, or we can all be kaitiaki for the species that live here in New Zealand or elsewhere, and for the biodiversity that the place where you live supports. And I think everybody has a role to play.” - Susan Jackson“Everything is linked. That means all the consequences are linked together, like famine, civil wars, desertifications, armed conflict, and diseases. All is linked and if we don't look for the resilience of ecosystems, that will be crazy soon. For the future generations, we need to take care of it.” - Stéphanie Le Bonniec---------Time Stamps0:00 Rethinking golf courses02:04 Biodiversity in Costa Rica with Joes Dengo22:30 Biodiversity in New Zealand with Susan Jackson39:49 Biodiversity in France with Stéphanie Le Bonniec56:17 Phil's takeaways and closing remarks---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Jose on LinkedIn Follow Susan on LinkedIn Follow Stephanie on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

PFAS, man-made chemicals resistant to water, grease and stains, have made headlines in recent years, as concerns over their impacts on human health, animals and environments, have grown. In this episode, we hear from PFAS experts, Jack Sheldon, a Senior Remediation Specialist with Antea Group USA, Lucie Robin Vigneron, Managing Director of HPC International and Jolanda Boisson, a Project Manager at Antea Group France, on the global landscape and the complexities of addressing PFAS. They dive into the significant risks posed by PFAS and the regulatory challenges that companies face, emphasizing the need to take proactive action now. ---------Guest Quotes“I think it's really important to control the narrative and build that rapport with the regulator.Don't make the relationship adversarial from the start. Create a partnership with the regulatory environment, and you can drive the action then as a business, as opposed to waiting for the regulators to drive the action, which could be much more expensive, could come with a lot of other implications, and could have brand impacts.” - Jack Sheldon“We hear more and more about the ban of PFAS. Now, for example, in France, there was a proposition for a law to ban PFAS in clothing and textiles. But, then all the textile industry,they will probably have to change their process of producing textile, or they will have to find substitutes for the PFAS. So, this also has a lot of costs for the industries.” - Jolanda Boisson“Why it's important because it's already spread in the environment and we know already they are largely present and mixed. For example, there are some places in France, in the region of Lyon, where we already have a large contamination. This is already impacting every environment, including houses, gardens, animals and people.” - Lucie Robin Vigneron---------Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to PFAS and their impact01:23 Introduction to PFAS experts / start of panel conversation 02:37 Understanding PFAS chemical properties and concerns04:20 PFAS in consumer products and environmental impact13:44 Why leaders need to be aware of PFAS and global regulation23:04 Regional differences in PFAS regulation37:01 Advice for addressing PFAS issues42:59 Phil's key takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Jack on LinkedInFollow Lucie on LinkedInFollow Jolanda on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

Workplace safety isn't just a priority, it's a fundamental requirement. As occupational risks evolve, how can we ensure that our safety practices not only comply with regulatory requirements but also cultivate a safety culture across industries?This episode features interviews with experts Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith, Senior EHS Consultant at Antea Group USA; Bruno Zapata, Senior EHS Consultant at Tonkin + Taylor; and Sofiane Kessouar, Senior EHS Consultant at Baden Consulting. Together, they discuss the multifaceted landscape of occupational health, spanning regions and industries. They dive into global differences, the influence of local cultures on safety structures, and innovative solutions to mitigate workplace risks today. They emphasize the importance of fostering a strong safety culture, continuous learning, and proactive strategies to foster safer workplaces for all. ---------Guest Quotes“Some companies want to quickly resolve a case, or they want to quickly close something, but you need to use that as an opportunity. You need to engage with the stakeholders and you need to try to understand, “Okay, what is actually the root cause of this event, so I can prevent this?” - Bruno Zapata “I think we're in a continual state of learning, and humans and the workplace are constantly evolving. As we change and evolve, the risks are changing and evolving too.” - Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith“So, the local perspective serves to underline the fact that the corporate culture does not automatically apply in a standard way in all locations. And that integration needs to be achieved by means of employees on the ground or local consultants who can analyze the specific needs on site and then remedy these problems in an appropriate way.”  - Sofiane Kessouar---------Time Stamps*(03:11) Defining occupational health: US vs. global perspectives*(10:55) Impact of regulations*(14:15) Workplace cultural influences on safety practices*(17:59) Challenges of prescriptive regulations*(27:12) Learning from near misses*(31:02) How occupational health efforts differ across industries*(46:22) Advice to occupational health leaders*(49:31) Sofiane Kessouar on COVID-19's impact on work habits*(53:13) Phil's takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Alizabeth on LinkedInFollow Bruno on LinkedinFollow Sofiane on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

Flooding, one of the most dangerous natural disasters, is becoming increasingly prevalent due to climate change. Millions of people around the world are impacted by floods and the effects stretch far beyond the physical destruction. This episode features interviews with experts Andreas Deckelmann, Senior Consultant for Hydrogeology and Environment at HPC; Jon Rix, Principal Flood Risk Consultant at Tonkin + Taylor; and Agenor Freitas, Field Technician at Antea Brasil. They share their harrowing experiences during devastating floods in Germany, New Zealand, and Brazil. They also discuss the innovative solutions and strategies they are developing to help communities mitigate the effects of disasters like floods. Despite adversity, their stories of courage and community support offer not only hope and inspiration, but also invaluable insights for a more climate-resilient future.---------Guest Quotes“I think the huge growth there is how can we be ready for the next events? What were the lessons from what we've experienced, and how can we more efficiently respond to the future events, which we know are coming? Because they're going to be getting more frequent.” - Jon Rix“The knowledge of the local people and conducting interviews, for example, in a case of a flooding event, sometimes oral information is really important. Information by a local inhabitant of a municipality about perhaps the former drainage channel can be as valuable or even more valuable as any kind of planning information.” - Andreas Deckelmann“Well, I think no matter how insensitive people can be, if they don't feel something after what happened in the region, well, I'm sorry, but they have no heart. Because it had such a big impact on me. To this day, I still have nightmares about it.” - Agenor Freitas---------Time Stamps*(00:00) Episode Start*(01:45) Andreas Deckelmann on flooding in Germany*(06:35) Disaster preparedness in Germany*(09:20) HPC's role in climate resilience*(12:46) Jon Rix on flooding in New Zealand*(21:19) Emotional impact of natural disasters*(22:52) Tonkin + Taylor's climate resilience efforts*(26:35) Agenor Freitas on flooding in Brazil*(29:38) Reflections on impacted communities*(30:37) Phil's takeaways---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Andreas on LinkedInFollow Jon on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resourcesCheck out the BBC's article 'How to protect communities and build resilience to natural disasters'

This episode features an interview with Angelique (Angie) Dickson, the President of the Inogen Alliance and Senior Vice President of Antea Group USA. She brings over two decades of global management and consulting experience focused on sustainability in a global climate. In this episode, Angie explores the current EHS landscape and the ways we are rethinking the future of EHS. She highlights major EHS challenges and future trends and emphasizes the need for global cooperation and agility. In addition to the conversation with Angie, we'll hear from other EHS leaders around the world about their thoughts on rethinking EHS. ---------Guest BioAngelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance, has over 20 years of global management and consulting experience focused on progressively more complex projects, services, and business objectives that promote business sustainability in a global climate. Her creative leadership has focused on project management and strategic planning for customer-focused solutions that integrate creative operational strategies, technology, and external stakeholder engagement. Angie is well versed in identifying business challenges and opportunities in diverse client settings. She has provided innovative solutions to projects in a variety of government and private sector settings that supported client and community stakeholder interests as well as community development. Many of her projects were in a global setting integrating cross-cultural considerations into sustainable planning.---------Guest Quote“I truly believe that really good things can happen out of global cooperation. And if you think about it all the way up to climate change and our ability to have an impact, that's global cooperation because we can't do it alone. So I do see the Alliance as a bit of a small replica of what can be successful when you work together as teams across countries, cultures, and languages.”---------Time Stamps*(00:00) Episode Start*(03:41)  Responsibilities as President of Inogen Alliance*(04:36) Antea Group USA and Angie's role*(06:30) Working with multinational companies through the Inogen Alliance*(08:29) Pressing EHS challenges and trends*(14:55) Angie's aha moments*(17:58) Traditional definition of EHS*(20:40) Rethinking EHS Post-Pandemic*(23:53) Future Trends in EHS*(29:10) Goals for the Inogen Alliance*(31:50) Tips for EHS practitioners*(34:38) Thoughts from Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting*(38:03) Thoughts from Robert Szücs-Winkler, CEO of denxpert software*(42:19) Thoughts from Hilton Lucio, CEO of Antea Brazil*(45:10) Thoughts from Joseph Gui, General Manager, Anew Global Consulting---------Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of environment, health, safety, sustainability and ESG consulting companies working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Follow Phil on LinkedInFollow Angie on LinkedInFollow Lida on LinkedInFollow Robert on LinkedInFollow Hilton on LinkedInExplore Inogen Alliance's resources

The key to a sustainable future lies in our ability to coordinate global efforts built on the foundation of local expertise. So, how can those of us passionate about protecting the earth and our communities harness local knowledge and turn it into practical solutions on a worldwide scale?Welcome to Rethinking EHS, the podcast where we'll traverse the globe to unearth stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground. From chemical pollution to flooding, from occupational health to environmental justice, we'll dive into the most pressing topics of the time, highlighting tangible solutions and sharing innovative strategies to drive change.Whether you're an EHS practitioner, a sustainability specialist, or a leader striving to improve their organization, join us, as we explore the path forward and Rethink EHS. Brought to you by Inogen Alliance.