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Tammy Klotz is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years in IT and a decade as a CISO for global manufacturing firms. She has transformed cybersecurity programs, driven cultural change, and championed women in technology through mentorship and active involvement in groups like WiCyS and the Cloud Security Alliance. At Versum Materials, she developed a cloud-centric cybersecurity strategy, and at Covanta, she built a program from scratch, later serving as CTO and IT co-leader. Currently, as CISO at Trinseo, Tammy oversees cybersecurity for 24 manufacturing sites and 11 R&D facilities. She shares leadership insights in her 2024 book, Leading with Empathy and Grace: Secrets to Developing High-Performing Teams. 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Tammy's origin story 05:06 The harsh truth 08:57 Compliant does not mean secure 14:57 AI has always been around 32:00 Empowerment 41:36 How to communicate properly to your team 48:00 Book signings, follow, and connect with Tammy ------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Tammy visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyklotz/ To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

Encylis director of policy and sustainability Victoria Merton on carbon capture at Protos, building more facilities and banning recyclets and biogenics from landfill by 2028This episode focuses on:How a team of skilled engineers are looking to build CCS across Encyclis' portfolio Being a year ahead of nearest rival on full-scale EfW carbon capture project Development of the Protos plants has hit some “speed bumps”A ban on all recyclets and biogenics going to landfill by 2028 Preparing for EfW's inclusion in the UK ETS Building more capacity in tougher market conditionsDelivering heat from EfW in Dublin and elsewhere New trade body Resource Recovery UK (RRUK) A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Victoria Merton joined Encyclis when it was called Covanta in 2021 having held senior roles at The Peel Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Essex County Habitat for Humanity is at work developing a duplex with affordable three-bedroom units in Haverhill's Mount Washington neighborhood, but has hope for another local project as well.Habitat for Humanity's Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hudson appeared Monday on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program to discuss plans for the 41-43 Curtis St., Haverhill site.“We will start excavation over the summer and get the foundation in and, once we do that, we'll start building the home and volunteers can help us frame,” he says.Both units, valued at $245,000 each, have approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a single-car garage. Those interested in getting one of the sets of keys must be first-time homebuyers, have a qualifying household income and be willing to contribute 240-360 hours of “sweat equity.” Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 16, at noon. There will be both an in-person and a remote information session for those interested and wish to learn about the Habitat Homebuyer program process. The in-person session takes place Thursday, July 18, 6 p.m., at Haverhill Public Library's Johnson Auditorium 99 Main St. A remote session takes place Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., via Microsoft Teams. More information is available at essexcountyhabitat.org/applying.Hudson adds the search is on for more land in Haverhill.“We are currently looking at a couple of properties in the Mount Washington-area. Stay tuned. The site is secured for one of them, and we are just trying to figure out if it's monetarily feasible and if we can afford it.”Habitat for Humanity relies on donations. Stepping up for the Haverhill project is Reworld, formerly Covanta. Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden says, “The Essex County Habitat for Humanity has many home projects planned in and around Haverhill this year. These underfunded projects deliver positive results in our community and are most worthy of our participation and financial support. I encourage others to work alongside a future homeowner and to financially support these projects.”Hudson says volunteers are also critical for success. He credits students from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.“Absolutely, you have to be 16 to be on the job site and then you have to be over 18 to use any of the power tools, but we definitely welcome them. There's plenty of other stuff to do.”Hudson finds he doesn't have to start from the beginning when he talks about his organization.“I think the Habitat for Humanity name is well known. A lot of people associate it with (former U.S. President) Jimmy Carter. Our vision is that someday everyone will have a safe place to live. It had been around, but Jimmy Carter really put it front and center. He was a volunteer up until about two years ago.”Support the Show.

Clean River Project founder Rocky Morrison seeks to redouble his organization's efforts to keep the Merrimack River free of discarded mattresses, syringes, cars and mountains of trash.Appearing last week on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program, Morrison says his group is the only one undertaking this kind of work below the water's surface and communities should help pay for it.“We started 20 years ago cleaning up the Merrimack River, back in Methuen, as a scavenger hunt and it grew into a nonprofit. Here we are 20 years later. We pull about 100 tons a year. We have 86 vehicles pulled from the Merrimack River so far—our goal is 100. We've been in Haverhill waterways for several years and we are hoping to get a contract back with the City of Haverhill,” he tells listeners.Morrison says the Clean River Project had a contract with Haverhill in the past, but was unable to reach a renewal agreement. Morrison points to a federal government settlement with pharmaceutical companies that gives communities a source of money to attack the job.“Lawrence, Haverhill and Lowell and the cities and towns that are receiving this opioid money settlement, and it's supposed to be going towards cleaning up the hypodermic needles, parts, stuff like that. I know Lawrence is using it to clean up the Merrimack River. Methuen is looking at it. Haverhill received over $400,000 for the past four years, combined. So, they could actually use some of this money to clean up the Merrimack River, and Haverhill really needs it.”Besides government grants, Morrison gets volunteer help from small civic groups as well as large corporations such as Watts Water Technologies of North Andover, 3M and Keurig Coffee. Morrison says Haverhill is at the receiving end of items put into the Merrimack from upriver. Longtime sponsor Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, recently pledged continuing support.“Rocky Morrison and his crew are relentless each year in their commitment to keep our Merrimack River watershed free from trash. We look forward in expanding our partnership and participation in the river clean ups each year,” said Reworld Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden.“Basically anything that comes out of Lawrence, like the Spicket River in Lawrence, they throw everything down there—tires, TVs, mattresses, and it washes to Haverhill. It goes onto the shoreline and sits there. We had the booms out there and were collecting all that. Then, we had the boat with the hydraulic arm that would grab the mattresses off the bottom. They weigh 1,000 pounds when they are on the bottom of the river. You have to have the right equipment, and that's what we are doing out here. We are putting the booms in and collecting the stuff,” Morrison says.There's more information about Clean River Project online at CleanRiverProject.org.Support the Show.

The MTA votes to indefinitely pause congestion pricing. Thousands of Connecticut firefighters are suing the company that makes their gear. Brookhaven residents want the town to reject a settlement with Covanta. Three pedestrian safety projects in Connecticut get federal funding. And brace yourself for heavy traffic this July 4.

Brookhaven will end its part of a lawsuit against waste facility Covanta. ISO New England says they're ready for any unpredictable weather this summer. Could UConn lose its beloved men's basketball coach to the NBA? And Maritime Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day this weekend.

When it comes to reaching out with a helping hand, a Haverhill church is reaching out halfway across the world to help orphaned children.West Church is sending 15 people today on a mission trip to Moldova, a small country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. Leading the group is church Director of Outreach Mark Cottrell. Speaking recently on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program, he explains how the 767 Broadway church became involved.“For a number of years we've supported a ministry in Moldova, a gentleman named Oleg Reutki—he's a pastor over there—and he runs a number of orphanages. They call them transition homes, mostly young girls being ministered to them.”Cottrell adds Oleg runs an organization called New Hope Eurasia. “He has invited us to come over and serve in the orphanages. We'll actually be staying right in the transition homes. We'll be bringing all sorts of different supplies. We'll be bringing clothing and shoes, and all sorts of needed things that he would like to have us bring to the orphans. We will be running a Bible school for them in two different locations.”Cottrell also says the West Church group will be doing some outreach, and serving Ukrainian refugees in the country. When asked about the safety of making the trip to Moldova, Cottrell had these words.“We're warned, but we are relying on our host Oleg to know the lay of the land and, if anything was bad, I trust him to say ‘please don't come.' But, there have been rumors and rumors of war for Moldova since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine two years ago, and really the news hasn't changed too much.”To help with the trip, Cottrell says they received a generous donation from Reworld, formally known as Covanta. Reworld Haverhill's Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden told WHAV the company is “pleased to be able to support the activities of these dedicated volunteers.  Hopefully, the kids impacted by these acts of kindness can see a world reimagined.”West Church also received help with supplies, including from a dentist who donated 200 toothbrushes and toothpaste. West Church normally runs missions every year, mostly to Latin America for construction projects, but the trip to Moldova, working with orphans and refugees, is bringing in people who wouldn't normally make a missionary trip.Support the Show.

Suffolk County executive candidate Dave Calone renewed calls for an independent investigation into Brookhaven Landfill vendor Covanta. Connecticut unveils a new state logo. Close to 5% of the state's renters faced an eviction filing in the last year. And Governor Hochul looks to improve the mental health of New York teens.

A report shows Connecticut hospitals face increasingly dire costs. Advocates call for an investigation into waste company Covanta. Over 80,000 Connecticut kids struggle with food insecurity. And a new foundation is helping to buy gear for New York's forest rangers.

The Haverhill Firefighting Museum is at the starting gate for a new season and holding its annual Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraiser this Saturday.Co-chair Cynthia Graham gave a preview on WHAV's “Win For Breakfast” program.“We have a lot of fun surprises this year, but we are sticking with some of the tried and true things like a nice Southern styled dinner. The Chicken Connection in Plaistow caters that and it's always delicious. We have a live streaming of the Derby. It starts at 5. We have apps and cocktails and we have the Derby streaming then. The race doesn't start until about 6:45 and then dinner after,” she said.Graham says people are encouraged to dress their “Derby best” and take advantage of one of the new events for the evening.“Hot Shot Photos is coming and they set up a photo booth. Everyone who wants to be judged on their best Derby attire will be able to go in there—it's an open booth—and have their photos taken. They'll get copies of those photos. We also have a guest book they can sign and there are going to be great prizes for best dressed, and the judges will be the Best Shot guys as well,” she added.The Kentucky Derby Gala Fundraiser is Saturday, May 6, at Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Tickets are $65 each and the evening includes music, dancing, prizes and auctions. Tickets and more information available at HaverhillFightingMuseum.org.Major sponsors are Haverhill Bank, Covanta and Pentucket Bank. New sponsors this year include HTM Credit Union and L.W. Bills Company in Georgetown. The museum opens for the season May 20, and plans an updated Hero Headquarters interactive, educational, play area and an exhibit called “How it Works,” which starts by explaining how a fire hydrant operates.Support the show

On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked into the fire that started at the Covanta waste incinerator plant in Doral two weeks ago and the county's trash problem (01:10), the walkout that college students in South Florida staged to protest Gov. DeSantis' plans to block race and diversity programs (20:07), and U.S.'s relationship with Nicaragua in the face of the release of hundreds of prisoners (37:45).

This weekend, military veterans may receive free peer support, suicide prevention counseling and other mental health help as the Warrior Support Task Force again sets up shop at Haverhill's Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Services for area veterans will be made available Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial at Millbrook Park, 111 Mill St., near the entrance of Plug Pond, in Haverhill. Former interim Haverhill Veterans Services Officer Ralph T. Basiliere, chairman of Haverhill's Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Commission, was a guest Tuesday on WHAV's morning show.“We have hired a licensed mental health counselor that will provide services for five hours each day. We have a lawyer coming to answer questions for free for veterans. We have a trauma sensitive yoga instructor coming that will do all levels of yoga—chair yoga, mat yoga, breathing exercises—she'll be there throughout the duration of both days,” Bailliere tells WHAV listeners.Using the slogans “You are not alone” and “It's okay to not be okay,” Basiliere adds people are available to talk with veterans who believe they may be in need of services or in need of camaraderie.“We have Veterans Northeast Outreach Clinic coming for eight hours each day, chaplains from the American Legion Riders from the U. S. National Response Corps of the American Legion, Ruth's House, Home Base is coming Saturday,” he adds.Basiliere says Haverhill has 8,300 veterans and the Warrior Support Task Force came about following discussions with Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini, Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Commissioner Patrick Driscoll, Wilbur M. Comeau American Legion Post 4's Chris Manning, Covanta's Mark A. Van Weelden and Haverhill's Veterans Services Office.Those seeking more information may call Basiliere at 978-891-2281 or email him at basiliere18.rb@gmail.com.Support the show

In this special Daily Sun interview, you will hear from Covanta Plant Regional Manager Patrick Walsh, Florida Waste-to-Energy Executive Director Joe Kilsheimer, and District Manager of The Villages Community Development Districts Kenny Blocker who will explain how the Covanta Plant operates and how it turns Villages residents solid waste into electricity. 

"Get involved with people who may not look like you," said Mike Wright, an Executive Vice President and Head of HR and Diversity Practices at Seiden Krieger Associates. Mike started his journey at NC State in 1980, where he played football as a defensive back and pledged a fraternity. Afterwards, Mike went on to have an esteemed career, working in places such as General Foods Corporation and Covanta. In this episode, listen as Mike Wright tells his story. From becoming an Executive Vice President, to the value of mentorships, to why having diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, Mike shows us all how to seize our moment. Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

This session from WasteExpo Together Online looks at the future of waste to energy, the advancements to come and the shifting socioeconomic relationship of our industry. Derek Veenhof, executive vice president and COO, Covanta, speaks about how a modern process that utilizes advanced technology to divert waste from landfills, reduce climate-altering greenhouse gases and generate renewable energy to power communities and businesses. Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops!

Jodie Bechard is a lifelong resident of Bristol CT and full time real estate and business broker. She resides in town with her two teenage children and is involved in the community outreaches and opposition of Covanta's plan to burn medical waste at the Bristol incinerator. Mike Ewall is the founder and director of the Energy Justice Network, a national non-profit supporting communities against dirty energy and waste facilities, notably waste incinerators. Re: Discussing Covanta trash to energy plant in Bristol looking for new permits to allow them to burn medical waste.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Weber, who is VP of business development and project manager for Covanta. Covanta told Greater Bristol homeowners last Wednesday night that burning medical waste at its trash-to-energy plant won't create new air pollution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Equinor, Covanta Holdings, Evergy, Ocean Power Technologies, Torchlight Energy Resources Inc., SunHydrogen Inc., Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF, Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund, Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., AECOM, BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF, BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF PODCAST: Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Transcript & Links, Episode 56, April 23, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 56 published on April 23, titled “Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus…”— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… In this podcast, we return to alternative energy picks. The first article is titled 3 Alternative Energy Stocks Defying Industry Challenges. It’s by Zacks analyst Aparajita Dutta and is on the Zacks site. As usual, I’ll mention the company name followed by select quotes from Ms. Dutta. “1) Equinor (EQNR) Based in Stavanger, Norway, is one of the premier integrated energy companies in the world… The company is investing actively in renewable energy projects, comprising power generation from solar and wind energy… The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 2) Covanta Holdings (CVA) Based in Morristown, NJ, Covanta offers waste and energy solution to its customers by processing the waste and generating energy out of it… The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 267.90% in the last four quarters. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #2. 3) Evergy (EVRG) Based in Kansas, MI, Evergy provides clean, safe and reliable energy to 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. It is home to the largest electric vehicle charging network in the United States and has one of the top 10 wind portfolios of electric utilities in the country… The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Continuing on the theme of alternative energy is Top Penny Stocks To Buy Now? (with a BIG question mark!) 4 Alternative Energy Stocks To Watch by D. Marie. The author isn’t giving outright buy recommendations but as stocks to look at. Each stock offers different perspectives on what you might consider being in the speculative alternative energy space. The article is on pennystocks.com. Again, I’ll mention the company followed by a few quotes by the author on each company. Now, before I begin, some might want to skip the first one as it involves uranium mining! “1) Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE: DNN) Denison is a uranium exploration and development company. Its main project is the Wheeler River Uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin region in Saskatchewan… its stock price has nearly tripled in the last 6 months. 2) Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ: OPTT) This company specializes in the development and commercialization of renewable electricity generating systems using ocean waves. 3) Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCH) Energy Resources was an oil and gas company. However, it is now working towards meeting regulations to consummate its previously announced business combination with Metamaterial Inc. It develops high-performance materials and nanocomposite products used in things like solar energy and auto applications. 4) SunHydrogen Inc. (OTC: HYSR) The final energy penny stock to watch just saw a massive price increase. SunHydrogen is a solar technology company based in California. It is developing solar-powered nanoparticle systems to act as photosynthesis, to separate hydrogen from water.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… In this next article, I return to ESG ETF recommendations. These are from two analysts -- Paulina Likos and Matt Whittaker -- who wrote an article titled 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds. It was on the Yahoo! Finance site. Again, I’ll first mention the fund’s name followed by quotes from the authors concerning that particular fund. Quote: “1) Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) According to Vanguard, (this) ETF excludes stocks of certain companies that don't meet standards of U.N. global compact principles and companies that don't meet certain diversity criteria. Stefano Safaei, managing director of investments at Wedbush Securities, highlights (a) low expense ratio and impressive performance as attractive features for investors. 2) 1919 Socially Responsible Balanced Fund (SSIAX) Some of the fund's criteria include excluding companies that have significant direct exposure to fossil fuel real assets, investing in companies with fair employment practices and seeking assets that have respect for human rights. 3) Fidelity International Sustainability Index Fund (FNIDX Most of its securities are a part of the MSCI ACWI ex USA ESG Index, a capitalization-weighted index that offers investors exposure to large and midcap companies in developed and emerging markets with high ESG performance. 4) Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund (FNDSX) This Fidelity fund follows the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI U.S. Aggregate ESG Choice Bond Index, which includes investment-grade debt securities. 5) Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund (CISIX) According to the fund's fact sheet, its holdings had 88% lower fossil fuel reserves, 100% lower tobacco exposure and 83% lower toxic emissions than the Russell 1000. 6) SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF (SPYX) The fund, made up of large-cap U.S. equities, tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Free Index. 7) Shelton Green Alpha Fund (NEXTX) … seeks environmentally conscious companies that have demonstrated their ability to manage environmental risk and have above-average growth potential." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best Stocks That Will Gain From Biden’s Job and Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure continues to gain interest from ethical and sustainable investors. So, I’ve got one more article here. It’s titled 10 Best Stocks That Will Gain From Biden’s Job and Infrastructure Plan. It’s by Usman Kabir and appeared on Yahoo! Finance. So, I’ll mention the stock and follow it with a few select quotes from Mr. Kabir. Quote, starting with no. 10. 10) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) … is an Ohio-based company in the mining and steelmaking business… (and) the largest steelmaker in the country. 9) Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) Quanta Services, Inc. is a Houston-based company that provides infrastructure services for communications, industries, electric power companies and pipeline projects… it is one of the key players in the American market that focuses on modernization of the electrical grid using renewable energy. 8) Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) In the US, the firm is the largest producer of construction aggregates, namely gravel, crushed stone, sand, and concrete. 7) American Tower Corporation (REIT) (NYSE: AMT) American Tower Corporation (REIT) is a Boston-based real-estate investment trust that owns and operates mobile phone towers across the world. American Jobs Plan envisions spending more than $100 billion to widen the high speed broadband nest in the country. 6) Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) Applied Materials, Inc. is a California-based firm that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacturing of semiconductor chips… As broadband occupies a top priority in the American Jobs Plan, the digital acceleration of the economy from high-speed internet is expected to drive the demand for these chips. 5) American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEP) American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an Ohio-based electric company meeting the electrical needs of millions of American citizens in more than ten states across the country. President Joe Biden has marked $100 billion to modernize the American electrical infrastructure. 4) Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) Union Pacific Corporation is a Nebraska-based railroad holding company. It is one of the largest rail providers in the Western US, posting strong profits that it expects to grow by 31% over the next two years. 3) Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (NYSE: AQUA) The firm offers capital systems and related recurring services for treating industrial process water, utility water, and wastewater… Evoqua also makes products that filter and separate clean and dirty water. Since the American Jobs Plan envisions the provision of clean water to every American household, the firm could benefit from it. 2) Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) … is one of the largest game companies in North America and Europe. US President (Biden) has pushed for increased access to high-speed broadband across the country… The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the stock of the firm higher owing to increased video-game demand. 1) AECOM (NYSE: ACM) … is a California-based American engineering firm. Since infrastructure spending forms the biggest chunk of the American Jobs Plan, the firm will stand to gain a lot from the multitude of new projects that will be initiated by the US government… It also operates an environmental and risk management department for big projects.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… Now a quick piece of interesting news titled BlackRock Launches Two Carbon Transition ETFs, ‘LCTU’ & ‘LCTD’ by Aaron Neuwirth. Published on etftrends.com. Quote, “The BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) and the BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) invest in large- and mid-cap companies. The two funds raised more than $1.5 billion… The day-one investments into the BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF make it the largest ETF launch ever.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Alternative Energy Picks and Surprises. Plus… “ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on May 7. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Signs that life is not quite back to normal are the many nonprofit organizations at work on variations of their signature fundraising projects, while eyeing normalcy just ahead.Among them, the Haverhill Firefighting Museum's Kentucky Derby Gala for 2021 is still a little different than previous years where people dressed up while enjoying a catered event and live entertainment. Cynthia Graham, a recent guest on WHAV's morning program, said this year's event is centered around a cash raffle.“With three great prizes, a win, place and show prizes. First place $3,000, second place $1,500 and third place $1,000,” she notes.Graham says no horse racing handicapping skills will be needed—the names will be drawn from a special Kentucky Derby container. “After those grand prizes are awarded, we are also going to be drawing consolation prizes for tickets to next years' Kentucky Derby Gala, which is a $60 value. So, we will be drawing a few of those and also be awarding bricks for our 9-11 memorial walkway.”Tickets are $50 each and only 300 will be sold. They are available at haverhillfirefightingmuseum.org. The drawing is Saturday, May 1. Sponsorship comes from Haverhill Bank, Pentucket Bank and Covanta.Volunteers at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum, 75 Kenoza Ave., spent the past year on a number of refurbishing projects, and are looking forward to reopening next month, welcoming back school children and other visitors.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

On today's show we'll be joined by Mike Van Brunt, Sr. Director of Sustainability for Covanta, a leading waste to energy company. We will discuss the air emissions, water use and greenhouse gas emissions of their operations, and I'll ask tough questions about their impact on environmental justice (EJ) communities.

On today’s show we’ll be joined by Mike Van Brunt, Sr. Director of Sustainability for Covanta, a leading waste to energy company. We will discuss the air emissions, water use and greenhouse gas emissions of their operations, and I’ll ask tough questions about their impact on environmental justice (EJ) communities.

Gretchen and Waneta get into the weeds with Patti Howard from Covanta, discussing unusual opportunities for reuse and diversion as well as things that really shouldn't go to a waste-to-energy facility.

Haverhill's John Greenleaf Whittier School plans to feed 150 families again this Thanksgiving week despite obstacles created by the coronavirus outbreak.Whittier middle school Principal Tim Betty said the staff was disappointed there could not be a sit-down turkey dinner again this year, but were inspired by a similar effort by their counterparts at Haverhill High School.“Covanta and Ocasio Martial Arts studio have donated gift cards to Market Basket to our school. We are able to purchase individually wrapped meals that we are going to deliver to families and also have a drive-through,” he said.Betty and counselor Tiffany Midolo both appeared on WHAV's morning program this week. Mideolo said last year the school fed 540 people—with more than 300 in-person at the school.“We had raffle tickets. We had prizes that we gave out and we were able to feed them through Boston Market thanks to Covanta. It was a really great event and we wanted to continue it this year. Of course, it's going to look a little different,” she said.Midolo said this year's change won't affect the hearty dinner menu.“Turkey and chicken. So, we're going to do both of those and there's a few sides. It usually comes with stuffing, a vegetable and potatoes with gravy,” she noted.Betty said the school has always worked with Ocasio's the last five years to deliver turkeys. This year's effort takes place with a drive through Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5-8 p.m., at the school, followed by deliveries Tuesday night and Wednesday.“We are pleased that would could help again this year, especially this exhausting year!”  said Covanta Facility Manager Bill Zaneski. Company Market Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden said Midolo and teacher Barbara Greenwood approached him with their worries the program might not take place.“I am proud to be part of a company who truly carries about its community and continues to step up when it can.  Especially this year, I can't thank Barbara and Tiffany enough for keeping the faith and helping others during this trying year,” he said.The Whittier School family has also donated $550, but the school could still use some help defraying costs. Donations may be made at the school's JG Whittier Poets Facebook page.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

Listen to Derek Veenhof, Executive VP of Asset Management at Covanta, share his smart insights on environmental justice, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

In this episode, Irene Legiec, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement at Covanta, describes her career path to get to where she is today. Irene also discusses the move she made form DuPont to Covanta in 2017 after spending more than 15 years at DuPont. Listen to this episode to learn more about Irene and her career path. To see what Irene is up to now, check out her Linkedin Profile --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hdigh/support

Welcome back to Don’t Waste Our Future – a series of interviews about the past, present and future of waste in Ireland. In last week’s episode, I spoke with Professor Barry O’Sullivan – an expert in Artificial Intelligence about ways in which AI and big data can and cannot lead us towards a more sustainable future.This week I’ll be chatting with two people who work in Ringaskiddy, very close to the site where Indaver are proposing to build an incinerator.Dr. Gordon Dalton is an Ocean Renewable Energy Economics Engineer at the MaREI Centre. MaREI is the marine and renewable energy research, development and innovation Centre with over 200 researchers working across 6 academic institutions collaborating with over 45 industry partners. Gordon’s specialty is techno-economics, socio-economics and business plans.Jody Power is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Engineers Ireland and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, London. Currently, he lectures in Marine Engineering at the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy. The NMCI is Ireland's primary provider of training to those seeking careers in global commercial shipping and considered world class. The Irish Naval Service and other military personnel carry out non-combat training at NMCI and there is a permanent Naval Service training cadre on site. Jody will be running as a Green Party candidate in the upcoming local elections in Waterford East. He is past chair of the Waterford PPN and he also served as community representative on the Waterford City Council Strategic Policy Committee for the Environment.Gordon and Jodi are both determined to stop Indaver’s proposal from going ahead but because they both work for state bodies we need to be very clear from the beginning that their opinions are personal opinions and are not representative of the organisations that they work for.In this podcast, both Gordon and Jody’s discuss their own futures if the incinerator does goes ahead, they also discuss Covanta’s incinerator in Ringsend, Dublin, how incineration could incentivise us away from a more circular economy and sustainable future, whether or not Ireland will need to import waste in the future or potentially subsidise any losses that Indaver incur and the difference between pharmaceutical, municipal and toxic waste incinerators.Next time on Don’t Waste Our Future, I would love the opportunity to speak to someone from Indaver or someone who is pro incinerations and would like to bring their ideas to the conversation. If you’d like to be involved or have any suggestions for people would take part I would love to hear them at info@thevidacademy.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast and I’ll see you next time.

Joe DeNucci, a marketing leader that has worked for some big names that you'll recognize like Rockwell Automation, GE, Covanta, and Direct Supply, is on the episode today. Joe's my podcast intro guy, my blog collaborator, and my podcast producer. And people keep asking me, who is this “Joe” guy? And I felt like, well…Continue reading ➞ Joe DeNucci, My Secret Weapon Marketing Guy – Episode 9The post Joe DeNucci, My Secret Weapon Marketing Guy – Episode 9 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

Joe DeNucci, a marketing leader that has worked for some big names that you’ll recognize like Rockwell Automation, GE, Covanta, and Direct Supply, is on the episode today. Joe’s my podcast intro guy, my blog collaborator, and my podcast producer. And people keep asking me, who is this “Joe” guy? And I felt like, well…Continue reading ➞ Joe DeNucci, My Secret Weapon Marketing Guy – Episode 9

Kat Chiglinsky, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, discusses Warren Buffett's investment ideas from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders. Abhay Deshpande, CIO at Centerstone, explains how to find value in a highly priced market. Stephen Jones, CEO of Covanta, explains how government policies are impacting the waste management business. Max Baucus, Former U.S. Ambassador to China, discuss the possible elimination of Chinese presidential term limits and what that could mean for the rule of Xi Jinping. Carol and Cory hit today's “Movers and Shakers” and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his “Stock of the Day.”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Kat Chiglinsky, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, discusses Warren Buffett's investment ideas from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders. Abhay Deshpande, CIO at Centerstone, explains how to find value in a highly priced market. Stephen Jones, CEO of Covanta, explains how government policies are impacting the waste management business. Max Baucus, Former U.S. Ambassador to China, discuss the possible elimination of Chinese presidential term limits and what that could mean for the rule of Xi Jinping. Carol and Cory hit today’s “Movers and Shakers” and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his “Stock of the Day.” 

Nick Colas, chief market strategist at Convergex, says David Einhorn's General Motors plan exposes broken public equity markets. Dawn Sandoval, COO at Kalyx Development, discusses the current outlook for the cannabis real estate market and the impact of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' anti-drug stance. Stephen Jones, CEO at Covanta, talks about the waste-to-energy process. Finally, Bloomberg's Laura Keller discusses her article, "Wall Street's WhatsApp Secret: Illegal Texting Is Out of Control."

Welcome to Episode 2 of the “Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor” podcast. Part of a Sub-Series on “CEO from CFO” This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Mark Pytosh, CEO of $300 million CVR Partners, a Houston-based manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate for fertilizer products. The company is owned by billionaire Carl Icahn's Icahn Enterprises.   Mark will share his experience of moving from CFO to CEO in an Icahn-controlled organization.  Our conversation will explore his experience for working in a variety of ownership structures including public company and private equity-backed organizations.  We will discuss his leadership alterations in moving from CFO to CEO.  He will provide advice to CFOs interested in becoming CEOs and to Boards contemplating developing and promoting a CFO in a CEO succession process. Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically.  Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. Program Guide  Part 1 of 2 Mark Pytosh Interview 1:41       Introduction to Mark Pytosh 3:50       CEO in a Carl Icahn controlled organization 8:35       Break 8:56       Leadership Alterations as CEO vs. CFO 11:40     Preparations and Prerequisites for Fitness as a CEO 13:56     Breaking Old Habits 15:51     Areas of Impact CEO vs CFO 16:38     Advice for Boards on Promoting a CFO to a CEO 18:39     CFO Categories Strategic Orientation & Capital Markets Operational & Cost Focus Financial Reporting, Controls, & Governance 20:52     End + Preview of Part 2 of 2 Biography on Mark Pytosh Mark Pytosh is the president and CEO of $300 million CVR Partners, a Houston-based manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate for fertilizer products. CVR Partners, whose majority stakeholder (CVR Energy) is owned by billionaire Carl Icahn's Icahn Enterprises, engages in petroleum refining through two crude oil refineries in Oklahoma and Kansas. Before joining CVR Partners as CEO, Pytosh was CFO at Tervita Corporation, a Canada-based environmental and energy services company; CFO at Covanta Energy Corporation, a global waste energy renewable power company chaired by Sam Zell; and CFO of Waste Services, an integrated solid waste services company that operates in the United States and Canada. Pytosh led recapitalizations of both Tervita and Covanta. Prior to his corporate leadership, he spent 18 years in investment banking. Pytosh earned a BS in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Illinois Foundation. Your host Thomas B. Linquist is a Partner at leading global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles.  Over his 15 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 25-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. Copyright 2016 by Dinosaur Productions LLC

Welcome to Episode 2 of the “Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor” podcast. Part of a Sub-Series on “CEO from CFO” This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview with Mark Pytosh, CEO of $300 million CVR Partners, a Houston-based manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate for fertilizer products. The company is owned by billionaire Carl Icahn's Icahn Enterprises.   Mark will share his experience of moving from CFO to CEO in an Icahn-controlled organization.  Our conversation will explore his experience for working in a variety of ownership structures including public company and private equity-backed organizations.  We will discuss his leadership alterations in moving from CFO to CEO.  He will provide advice to CFOs interested in becoming CEOs and to Boards contemplating developing and promoting a CFO in a CEO succession process. Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically.  Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-lyceum-ceos-virtual/id1118682019 Program Guide  Part 1 of 2 Mark Pytosh Interview 1:09       Introduction to Part 2 2:03       Experiences Developed as CFO toward becoming CEO 4:01       influence of Private Equity Ownership on his leadership 5:36       Break 5:54       Advice for Boards on developing a CFO into a viable CEO Successor 10:53     Break 11:10     CFO Development – the CEO’s Responsibility and CFO Requirements for fitness as CEO 14:02     Break 14:18     What Mark seeks in a viable CEO successor 17:18     Parting advice for CFOs aspiring to CEO 19:15     End + Preview of Episode 3 featuring Bob Flexon, CEO of Dynegy   Biography on Mark Pytosh Mark Pytosh is the president and CEO of $300 million CVR Partners, a Houston-based manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate for fertilizer products. CVR Partners, whose majority stakeholder (CVR Energy) is owned by billionaire Carl Icahn's Icahn Enterprises, engages in petroleum refining through two crude oil refineries in Oklahoma and Kansas. Before joining CVR Partners as CEO, Pytosh was CFO at Tervita Corporation, a Canada-based environmental and energy services company; CFO at Covanta Energy Corporation, a global waste energy renewable power company chaired by Sam Zell; and CFO of Waste Services, an integrated solid waste services company that operates in the United States and Canada. Pytosh led recapitalizations of both Tervita and Covanta. Prior to his corporate leadership, he spent 18 years in investment banking. Pytosh earned a BS in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Illinois Foundation. Your host Thomas B. Linquist is a Partner at leading global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles.  Over his 15 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 25-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-lyceum-ceos-virtual/id1118682019 Copyright 2016 by Dinosaur Productions LLC

This week on our jobs series “Hired”, we celebrate America’s veterans. FOX  Business Network’s Cheryl Casone reports in “Hired!”: Getting you Hired in honor of our veterans! I’m Cheryl Casone with the FOX Business Network. Aramark is an American food service, facilities, and clothing provider for businesses, sports facilities, and healthcare institutions. A member of the 100,000 Jobs Mission, they have 1,500 jobs available. Food service, finance, accounting, sales, and dietitians are needed. Roger Peterson, President of Business and Facilities says vets have what it takes… (Peterson) “There’s a unique set of leadership skills and technical skills that a veteran brings.” Tyco is the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company. 1,350 jobs are open. Sales, customer care, technicians, and accountants needed. They believe veterans gain critical military experience and the company values that. Covanta is a leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy. 100 jobs are open. Control room operators, accountants, business managers, auxiliary operators and technicians. 15% of their workforce are veterans. I’m Cheryl Casone with the FOX Business Network for FOX News Radio. Follow Cheryl on Twitter: @cherylcasone Click HERE for more “Hired!”

What happens when a landfill become land “full”? Answer…taxpayers foot the bill to build a new one. It's expensive, and it's a waste of land and other resources that could be used for better things that burying trash. What if I told you that your trash could be converted to clean energy? In fact, that may already be the case in your town. Communities across the U.S. have been using energy-from-waste (EFW) technology for decades. In fact, many states – including Florida and California – have included EFW under the legal definition of renewable energy. Covanta Energy is one of the world's leading EFW companies, and today on Go Green Radio, we'll hear from Meg Morris, a senior Covanta official and the former President of the National Recycling Coalition. Meg will help us understand how EFW works, and what the future may hold if less of our “waste” goes to waste!

What happens when a landfill become land “full”? Answer…taxpayers foot the bill to build a new one. It's expensive, and it's a waste of land and other resources that could be used for better things that burying trash. What if I told you that your trash could be converted to clean energy? In fact, that may already be the case in your town. Communities across the U.S. have been using energy-from-waste (EFW) technology for decades. In fact, many states – including Florida and California – have included EFW under the legal definition of renewable energy. Covanta Energy is one of the world's leading EFW companies, and today on Go Green Radio, we'll hear from Meg Morris, a senior Covanta official and the former President of the National Recycling Coalition. Meg will help us understand how EFW works, and what the future may hold if less of our “waste” goes to waste!

During today's episode, we'll talk with Go Green Initiative Veteran, Kate Jupina, about the upcoming International Go Green Earth Summit, and get the inside scoop on how this busy mom incorporates 'green living' in her household. We'll also talk to Paul Gilman of Covanta Energy about the role his company is playing in the Summit, and Covanta's unique way of creating clean, renewable energy...from garbage! Finally, we'll talk to Steve Halas, a brother of the Theta Chi fraternity at Ohio Northern University, who is working with his alums and the brothers to create an all Green Frat House! Are you wondering if their toga parties will include organic cotton??? Listen in and find out!