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Welcome back to Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years. Join me for this episode as I have an insightful conversation with Ilanah Judah, a former colleague of mine at FXCollaborative and now Americas Climate and Sustainability Leader at Arup. It has been so exciting to watch her grow into a major voice in climate resilience, and she brings a wealth of experience and clarity to a topic that is far too often misunderstood or oversimplified. Ilana unpacks what resilience really means in the context of the built environment and discusses why it's not just a checklist of add-ons. She explains how resilience differs from sustainability (even though they are deeply interconnected) and shares why thinking about resilience as an unbroken chain is so important for meaningful impact. Ilana and I talk through what a resilience journey can actually look like, from risk assessments and future scenarios to implementing and ongoing operations. She, in addition, reflects on how her career path shifted after Superstorm Sandy, why adaptation and emissions reduction need to be addressed together, and what is changing in how clients are thinking about climate risk today. If you are interested in how buildings and systems can actually prepare for (rather than just respond to) what is coming, then this one is definitely worth a listen. Ilana brings remarkable clarity to a topic that can easily get lost. Time stamps: [01:43] - Hear how Ilana's career in architecture evolved toward sustainability and resilience after witnessing Superstorm Sandy's devastation. [03:17] - A desire to understand resilience led Ilana to academia, consulting, and leadership at Arup. [06:46] - Ilana highlights the need for a shared definition of resilience. [08:57] - Ilana shares how she differentiates between sustainability and resilience. [12:31] - Ilana explains her thesis on adaptive mitigation. [13:34] - We discover that Ilana's resilience planning starts with risk assessments, aligning goals, and relocation if necessary. [16:35] - Developing a resilience plan requires prioritizing risks, budgeting, financing, and ensuring long-term maintenance. [18:49] - Hear about how Ilana helps investors assess climate risks. [21:15] - Ilana points to some of the benefits of innovative tech such as AI. [24:47] - Professionals need to go beyond codes and historical data to address future climate realities in design. [26:17] - Resilience is becoming more and more important to standards, with insurance and mortgage shifts possibly leading to major migration. [29:42] - Ilana argues that resilience demands thinking across scales and identifying vulnerabilities and challenges. Links / Resources: Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter Ilana's LinkedIn PageArup's Website

In this episode of Critical thinking, Cara Williams, Senior Partner and Global ESG and Sustainability Leader at Mercer, is joined by Lovey Sidhu, Sustainable Investment Specialist in Mercer's Global Strategic Research Team, and Daniel Klier, CEO of South Pole, to explore the dynamic challenges and potential opportunities in the evolving carbon market.The discussion addresses the elements needed for carbon markets to function effectively, the importance of identifying high-quality projects, and the outlook on carbon markets as they mobilize private capital for climate action over the coming years.Citations:European Commission. What is the EU ETS? 2024.Reuters. Voluntary carbon markets set to become at least five times bigger by 2030, January 2023.Mc Kinsey. A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge, January 2021.Bloomberg. New energy finance on future demand scenarios, February 2024.This content is for institutional investors and for information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial situation. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, commodities and/or any other financial instruments or products or constitute a solicitation on behalf of any of the investment managers, their affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not formal investment advice to allow any party to transact. Additional advice will be required in advance of entering into any contract.Read our full important notices - click here

This week we are lucky enough to chat with Linh Do, an incredible sustainability leader, educator, and climate justice advocate based in Melbourne, Australia. As Director of the Wattle Fellowship at the University of Melbourne, she cultivates the next generation of sustainability leaders through an innovative year-long program. With over a decade of experience across advocacy, media, and social enterprise sectors, Linh has worked globally to drive climate action and community engagement. Linh holds multiple leadership positions in the community, including chair of Climate Action Network Australia and a board member at the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, and a research committee member at the Centre for Policy Development. She is a co-founder of the technology start-up OurSay and has previously led community organising at the Australian Conservation Foundation. Linh's work bridges diverse disciplines and sectors to create holistic approaches to complex environmental challenges. Prior to her current role, she served as the Australia and Pacific lead for The Climate Reality Project, Al Gore's climate leadership program; and as publisher and editor-in-chief of The Verb during the Paris climate negotiations. She has collaborated with diverse organisations, from high school students to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Reuters Foundation.  Externally, she has been recognised with for her sustainability leadership from Green Gown Awards Australasia Sustainability Leadership, as a Woman of Influence from the Australian Financial Review (AFR) and as the Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year. You can follow Linh and learn more about her work here: https://www.instagram.com/linhloop/ https://www.instagram.com/wattlefellowship/ https://x.com/lmdo https://www.linkedin.com/in/linhmdo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wattle-fellowship/

Chris Allen, Sustainability Leader and Head of Circular Business Development at Decathlon UK. You've probably heard of Decathlon, which is the world's largest sporting goods retailer, with over 1,700 stores in more than 70 countries. It's a family-owned company, founded in 1976, and inspired by the belief that the best sports products should be accessible to everyone. Chris Allen has 15 Years experience in Decathlon spanning various retail management roles, including several years in Category Management and Head of Outdoor before being appointed to his Sustainability role in 2022. Chris has a degree in Sports Engineering and is an advocate of all things outdoors, and loves being out on his bike or at the local climbing wall. Decathlon describes itself as specialising in the creation and production of innovative sporting goods designed to delight and move people through the wonders of sport, including cycling, hiking, running, swimming and football. Decathlon sees its mission as ever-evolving and high-performance design, the best quality at the lowest possible price, and expert advice that customers of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels can access in-store or online, from anywhere, at any time. Decathlon has an integrated business model, with over twenty in-house brands as well as supplying well-known brands including Asics, Adidas, Garmin, Puma, Quiksilver, Reebok, Salomon, and many others. In the UK, Decathlon offers a 2-year warranty on its own brand products, has buy-back programme so customers can save money and trade in their old gear. It sells through it's retail stores and online, and offers a 365-day returns policy, giving customers a whole year to decide if something is right for them. Chris will talk us through Decathlon's approach, including how the buy-back, second-life and repair programmes work in practice, and how he's working with the in-house and external product and design teams to implement a whole-systems approach to sustainability.

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

In our latest episode, we talk with Marianthe Evangelidis, Director of Sustainable Finance & Investment at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), where we discuss how knowing yourself and your values can help you evaluate opportunities, make decisions and lead you to your most fulfilled life. Marianthe shares the courageous decision to embark on a two-year sabbatical with her husband, sailing from the UK to New Zealand, which was driven by their shared values of adventure, learning and sustainability. This sabbatical was not just a break from work but a deeply aligned step with her personal values and purpose, allowing her to engage in sustainability projects and community building on remote islands. Rather than feeling this time away from the office set her career back, Marianthe translated her experiences into roles more aligned to her values upon her return. In addition, Marianthe discusses empathy as a crucial tool to drive change, helping her bring others along on her journey and highlights the importance of senior sponsorship in driving successful projects, stating that having senior support is crucial for implementing change effectively. "You had a lot of enthusiasm. You had a lot of people wanting to work towards making a success. But you do need that senior sponsorship to actually move things quickly as well." Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Hosted out of the UAE, The Sustainability Squad was created to drive change around ESG. Our mission is to place The Marketing Society at the heart of the sustainability conversation.Episode 6 In episode 6 of the Marketing Society's Sustainability Squad podcast series the hear from Abdul Rahim Osman (15 years of experience in business and marketing in the financial services industry) and Tricia Weener (Global CMO, Sustainability Leader and Coach) as they explore how marketers can drive positive change and plan for long-term sustainable growth.The purpose of the podcast is to educate and inspire the marcomms community to drive change around sustainability and ESG, build case studies of great work marketeers have done in the region around ESG and demonstrate real life problem solving and creativity to influence stakeholder groups around better ESG principles.The aim of the series is to empower the wider marcomms community to drive change in their organisations.The series produced by Podcast Now, will cover topics such as: Sustainability and ESG Literacy, Creativity and Storytelling, Behavioural Science and case studies from leading marketeers in the region.

Send me a messageToday's friend of the pod is Rory Martin. Rory has a great title - Vice President of Group Sustainability for Frasers Property, based in Melbourne here in Australia. That is probably the least interesting thing about him though, and the life he's lived til now and the stories he reveals in this chat about his incredible life to date - the highs and the lows - reveal how he has come to be one of Australia's leading corporate sustainability thinkers and practitioners.Rory grew up in Ireland and trained as an architect, before curiosity got the better of him and he moved to Australia and then evolved his career into the sustainability field, where he's been awarded many recognitions and made even more valuable contributions to many areas of his and our shared professional lives - sustainable finance, climate risk and resilience, passive Haus and australia's terrible home building standards, biophilic design, carbon abatement and how to think about and build buildings that enhance human health and wellbeing. For over ten years Rory has had fingers in a lot of pies, and the achievements and awards he and the teams he has been a part of is recognition of the quality of his thinking, his actions and the person that he is.I didn't expect this conversation to go into just about every area we did, and Rory shares a remarkable, vulnerable and life changing experience from when he was 21 and travelling across the world from Ireland to Australia before becoming dangerously unwell in Thailand.I've known Rory for the best part of ten years and what he shares I didn't know about, and most others don't. This conversation is about the gifts of tragedy, the power of curiosity and the virtue of humility.There was so much that I enjoyed chatting to Rory about as we're about the same age and similar points in our career trajectory, and the ability to reflect upon and contemplate where the corporate sustainability movement and individual is at now, where it has come from and what may lie ahead is such a fascinating one for me. I was reminded that this work and the characteristics of the people who work in this space is part science but seemingly lots of magic too. To make sense of complexity, to build stories to influence and persuade, to constantly be learning, to be pushing the boundaries of what hasn't been done and the imagination involved in that - it's exciting to step back and realise my every day gets to exist in those realms and mindsets which I love and am grateful I found this profession, despite the challenges and disappointments it throws up on a near daily basis.So with Rory's experience of Guillain Barre syndrome and the rapid onset of paralysis it induced and the life he has lived since, and with the theme of meaning in mind, this quote from Victor Frankl seems apt “We can discover meaning in three ways; firstly, by doing a deed, secondly, by experiencing a value, and thirdly, by suffering. This was a special conversation, and I was moved by Rory's personal and professional reflections. I hope you are too.Today's show is delivered with Gilay Estate. Add Finding Nature to your booking reservation for a free dinner and breakfast for each night you stay. Today's show is also delivered with Souling. Head to Souling.au and add FindingNature to the checkout code for 10% off. Thanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

In this week's climate career episode, we're talking to Maggie Spicer, a lawyer by trade who currently consults beauty brands on their sustainability strategies, implementation, execution, and compliance requirements. Maggie shares her exciting and surprising journey, detailing her transition from Amazon's Associate Corporate Counsel to becoming a fractional CSO and independent sustainability consultant.

In this episode, Craig Coulter and Sai Yadati from the EY Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility team, examine what industrial companies can do to accelerate their sustainability initiatives. As the urgency for carbon net zero mounts, industries are compelled to innovate and transform. The EY 2023 Sustainable Value Study reveals that the majority of advanced manufacturing and mobility (AM&M) companies are actively pursuing emission reductions, with a significant number targeting carbon neutrality and net zero within three decades. However, they face persistent challenges, including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inadequate energy infrastructure, geopolitical tensions over mineral resources, and a lack of high-quality environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. In this installment of the Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Business Minute podcast series, we hear from Craig Coulter, EY Global AM&M Strategy and Operations and Sustainability Leader, and Sai Yadati, EY Americas AM&M Sustainability Leader. They delve into the strategies industrial companies can adopt to meet their climate change goals, emphasizing the role of digital innovation, strategic partnerships and leadership. Coulter presents five key methods for harnessing technology to further sustainability, advocating for initiatives that extend beyond mere regulatory compliance. Both he and Yadati highlight the critical role of leadership in cultivating a culture that embraces innovation, risk-taking and change. Join us to learn how fostering collaboration between digital transformation and sustainability teams, investing in employee skills development and establishing strategic alliances can pave the way for companies to expedite their journey toward decarbonization. Key takeaways: Challenges such as energy infrastructure limitations, conflict minerals and the need for accurate ESG data are obstacles to reaching climate goals, despite progress and investments spurred by recent legislation. Digital tools are critical for energy transition, with examples showing significant reductions in emissions through smart energy management and the potential of virtual power purchase agreements for renewable energy sourcing. Leadership plays a key role in decarbonization by fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, essential for maximizing digital technology benefits and achieving sustainability targets.

In this episode of Building Tomorrow, Mark MacCracken, the Vice President of CALMAC at Trane Technologies, joins host Ellen Honigstock and co-host Whitney Smith to discuss thermal energy storage. Thermal energy storage is a clean energy alternative that involves using ice for cooling and water for storing heat. Listen in to learn more about how this method of heating and cooling compares to fossil fuel systems and conventional electric resistance. HOSTS: Ellen Honigstock, Senior Director, Education, Urban Green Council Whitney Smith, Senior Climate & Sustainability Leader and Associate Principal, Arup GUEST: Mark MacCracken, Vice President and CALMAC Portfolio Leader, Trane Technologies

What happens when a childhood dream of becoming a pilot shifts to a successful stint in the music and entertainment scene, to a pioneering journey in eco-friendly manufacturing? Discover the story of a man who transformed his setbacks into success, becoming the driving force behind Singapore's largest print agency , followed by the first eco-solutions manufacturing plant. We speak with Muralikrishnan Rangan, CEO and Co-Founder, Green Lab to learn how he combines creativity, sustainability, and innovation to revolutionise industries and inspire change.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Event Overview: The Swedish Embassy in Romania and the Green Tech & Film Festival are proud to present an insightful panel discussion on "Swedish Innovation and Technology for Sustainability." This recorded session, featuring industry leaders and technology experts from Swedish companies operating in Romania, delves into the innovative approaches driving sustainability in today's business world. Panel Highlights: ·       Discover how Swedish enterprises leverage cutting-edge technology to promote environmental responsibility. ·       Explore advancements in renewable energy, energy-efficient processes, and circular economy principles. ·       Gain insights into the unique strategies and sustainable practices implemented by leading companies such as Electrolux, Autoliv, IKEA, Emergy, Volvo, OX2, and Stratos. Panelists: ·     Teodora Juravle, Marketing Head Romania, Electrolux: Sharing innovative initiatives in environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. ·       Adrian Gheller, Global Sustainability Manager, Autolivdiscussing eco-friendly practices and strategies for reducing carbon emissions. ·       Raluca Mocanu, Sustainability Leader, IKEA Romania: Highlighting IKEA's commitment to circular economy principles and sustainability. ·Mats Lundin, Country Manager and Director Romania, Emergy: Focusing on renewable energy and hydrogen production using wind and solar power. ·Cătălin Enache, Electromobility Key Account, Volvo Romania: Advancing electric vehicle adoption and sustainable mobility infrastructure. ·       Andrei Manea, Head of Development Romania, OX2: Driving renewable energy projects and overcoming market challenges. ·       Luminița Roșca, General Manager, Stratos: Providing expertise in environmental consulting and emerging sustainability trends.   Why Watch: ·       Learn from the experiences and insights of leading voices in sustainability. ·       Discover practical solutions for overcoming common challenges in the transition to sustainable practices. ·       Get inspired by successful projects and initiatives that are transforming the way companies operate. ·       Engage with innovative ideas that contribute to a more sustainable future. Broadcast Schedule: The full version will premiere on June 5th, World Environment Day, on the Green Tech & Film Festival website and the Sustainable Living Podcast channel. https://greentechfilmfestival.ro/ https://www.sustainableliving.ro/   Join Us: Tune in to gain valuable lessons and inspiration from leaders in sustainability. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge innovations and contribute to the global conversation on environmental responsibility. #GTFF7 #greentechfilmfestival #swedeninromania #sustainability #bestpractices #sustainablelivingpodcast

Courage is identified by the Inner Development Goals as one the key skills needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It takes courage to go against the flow. It takes courage to say things others don't want to hear. It takes courage to innovate and do things differently.That's why, if you're leading on sustainability, you need courage to make genuine progress.We recently brought together a number of sustainability leaders to discuss courage in their work – in construction, healthcare, engineering, public service, education and more.Listen now for powerful insights and practical advice that you can apply to be a more courageous and effective sustainability leader. Looking for support?If you're wrestling with any challenges as a sustainability leader we might be able to help. Find out how at https://realise.earth/services

Dieser Podcast wurde auf dem Female Future Festival 2024 in München live aufgenommen. Verena Lindner hat in dieser Ausgabe des FEMALE in RETAIL Podcasts Nathalie Jäger, Chief of Staff & Sustainability Leader & Member of the German Management Board bei Decathlon, zu Gast. Nathalie Jäger erzählt über ihren bunten Werdegang, der im IT begann. Mittlerweile ist sie in ihrer Rolle bei Decathlon u.a. für die digitale Strategie und das Thema Nachhaltigkeit verantwortlich. Zudem erzählt die Expertin, wie es ihr gelungen ist, zu den unterschiedlichen Berufsfeldern und verschiedenen Skills zu wechseln. Wie ihr Hobby - Führung und Authentizität - dabei geholfen hat, erfährst Du im Podcast. In dieser Folge mit Nathalie Jäger und Verena Lindner lernst Du…

When businesses invest in building strategies around a sustainability impact report, it's a win-win for the environment, the company, and the community the business serves.The architecture and design industries face renewed pressure to innovate sustainably in an era marked by rapid environmental shifts and an escalating climate crisis. As businesses and individuals become more eco-conscious, firms like MG2 showcase their commitment through detailed sustainability reports. MG2's latest sustainability impact report emerges as a pivotal development, aiming to significantly reduce carbon, energy, and water usage across its projects, aligning with the ambitious AIA 2030 Commitment.How does architectural sustainability affect the long-term viability of urban landscapes? What are the tangible benefits and challenges of integrating sustainable practices in commercial design? These pressing questions form the core of this Retail Refined episode hosted by Melissa Gonzalez.The episode features Mark Taylor, a Principal and Sustainability Leader at MG2, who brings an in-depth perspective. Gonzales and Taylor's conversation includes the following:• MG2's Commitment to Sustainability: The firm's strategic initiatives include reducing operating energy and embodied carbon, sourcing sustainable materials, and enhancing water conservation• Impact of the AIA 2030 Commitment: MG2's alignment with this commitment underlines its dedication to public reporting and accountability in sustainability metrics• Strategic Implementation in Design: Taylor discusses practical applications and innovative approaches to sustainable design in retail and mixed-use developmentsMark Taylor, equipped with a wealth of experience in sustainable architecture, holds a key position at MG2. His work emphasizes community-focused, environmentally responsible design, striving to reintegrate nature into urban spaces. Taylor's initiatives at MG2 have been instrumental in pioneering new sustainability practices within the industry.

When businesses invest in building strategies around a sustainability impact report, it's a win-win for the environment, the company, and the community the business serves.The architecture and design industries face renewed pressure to innovate sustainably in an era marked by rapid environmental shifts and an escalating climate crisis. As businesses and individuals become more eco-conscious, firms like MG2 showcase their commitment through detailed sustainability reports. MG2's inaugural sustainability impact report emerges as a pivotal development, aiming to significantly reduce carbon, energy, and water usage across its projects, aligning with the ambitious AIA 2030 Commitment.How does architectural sustainability affect the long-term viability of urban landscapes? What are the tangible benefits and challenges of integrating sustainable practices in commercial design? These pressing questions form the core of this Retail Refined episode hosted by Melissa Gonzalez.The episode features Mark Taylor, a Principal and Sustainability Leader at MG2, who brings an in-depth perspective. Gonzales and Taylor's conversation includes the following:• MG2's Commitment to Sustainability: The firm's strategic initiatives include reducing operating energy and embodied carbon, sourcing sustainable materials, and enhancing water conservation• Impact of the AIA 2030 Commitment: MG2's alignment with this commitment underlines its dedication to public reporting and accountability in sustainability metrics• Strategic Implementation in Design: Taylor discusses practical applications and innovative approaches to sustainable design in retail and mixed-use developmentsMark Taylor, equipped with a wealth of experience in sustainable architecture, holds a key position at MG2. His work emphasizes community-focused, environmentally responsible design, striving to reintegrate nature into urban spaces. Taylor's initiatives at MG2 have been instrumental in pioneering new sustainability practices within the industry.Access MG2's sustainability impact report.

EY has announced the launch of a new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub in Dublin to help financial institutions around the world accelerate their efforts to meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulatory and reporting requirements. EY Ireland's existing financial services sustainable finance team will more than triple in size over the coming months with an additional 40 specialist hires planned to span the three pillars of ESG. The new hub, which will be led by EY Ireland Financial Services partner Sean MacHale, is projecting double digit growth over the next twelve months as it ramps up to meet growing client demand around the world. The Dublin hub will be augmented by a network of individuals with deep sustainability expertise across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US, who will come together to deliver the latest thinking and advice to clients on ESG reporting, with a particular focus on the areas of biodiversity & nature, EU regulation, international goals, among others. Colin Ryan, EY Ireland Financial Services Country Lead, comments: "The financial services sector plays a central role in the transition to a more sustainable future and we are now significantly expanding our capacity to deliver end-to-end sustainable finance transformation services to clients in the sector. The addition of 40 specialist hires across the three pillars of ESG will see our Dublin hub become a globally significant centre for innovation in the area of sustainable financial services. The sector must comply with an increasing volume of regulatory requirements over the coming years, and many firms already face multiple deadlines this year alone. Our new hub will support firms to more effectively report on their activity and will help clients ensure that they remain compliant with the evolving regulatory environment." Sean MacHale, EY Ireland Partner and Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader, says: "The requirement for tangible progress on ESG matters in the financial sector has intensified of late. Firms face pressing regulatory reporting and disclosure demands and must demonstrate transparency and accountability when it comes to the progress they are making towards Net Zero goals and positive environmental impacts in a socially inclusive manner". "Managing the global flow of capital means the financial sector has a unique ability to drive material positive change, and we are really proud to support firms on their continuing ESG journey." Fidelma Clarke, Financial Services Risk Consulting Partner, comments: "With so much activity in the area of sustainability reporting right now, it's important that our clients have the resources they need to keep pace. We are delighted to be strengthening our long-standing commitment of delivering positive change". Shaun Carazzo, EY EMEIA Financial Services Climate Change and Sustainability Leader, adds: "Sustainability is a top agenda item for all financial services firms worldwide and covers individual Net Zero transition plans all the way to the development of greener services and products. Our innovation hub demonstrates EY's commitment to the ESG agenda and will build on our already market-leading sustainable finance advisory business. By bringing the EY network of sustainable finance talent together, we can offer a one-stop-shop to clients, and I look forward to building out the hub as we respond to demand." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our a...

2024 7th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum | SHIPOWNERS’ ROUNDTABLE Moderator: Mr. Stavros Violaris, Partner, Sustainability Leader – EY Cyprus Panelists: • Ms. Semiramis Paliou, CEO – Diana Shipping; Chairperson – HELMEPA; Chairperson – INTERMEPA • Mr. George Mouskas, CEO – Olympia Ocean Carriers / Zela Shipping • Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers • Mr. Petros Pappas, CEO – Star Bulk Carriers Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group Conference Chairman Held under the Auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President In cooperation with / Lead sponsor : Cyprus Union of Shipowners For more information, click here: Capital Link Forum #shipping #maritime #cyprus #CyprusShipping

Holly Hill, Partner and Sustainability Leader with MinterEllisonRuddWatts, joins us to discuss what her firm looks for when hiring new associates, especially those fresh from law school. Hill points out that the New Zealand-based law firm has experienced a unique pinch in the past several years as many of their prime associate targets were lured by lucrative offers from firms in Australia and even the United States. With competition for top legal talent remaining tight, the firm focused on building a solid early pipeline for incoming talent.   MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a leading full-service, legal, and business advisory firm. It is a New Zealand owned and operated partnership, dating back 140 years. It also has a strong international presence through the MinterEllison Legal Group — one of the largest full-service legal groups in the Asia-Pacific region. MinterEllisonRuddWatts has built a strong brand in the market with numerous accolades and Tier 1 rankings in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific.  

Opinions expressed are those of the speakers based on market conditions as of the date of recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.In this episode we explore the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion in supply chains and delve into the crucial role that DEI plays in shaping and transforming supply chains for the better. To discuss, Cara Williams, Global ESG and Sustainability Leader for Mercer is joined by Kevin Davidson, Director, Esprit de Corps Consulting Ltd., Phil Styles, Diversity Supply Chain Leader, Mercer and James Crask, Head of Strategic Risk Consulting & Supply Chain Risk Advisory Leader, Marsh. Together they explore the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for creating inclusive and sustainable supply chains that can benefit both businesses and communities. This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, commodities and/or any other financial instruments or products or constitute a solicitation on behalf of any of the investment managers, their affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not formal investment advice to allow any party to transact. Additional advice will be required in advance of entering into any contract.Read our full important notices - click here © 2024 Mercer (US) LLC. All rights reserved.

Oday Abbosh is the Global Sustainability Leader with IBM Consulting. In this interview he explains how generative AI can analyze environmental data in an instant uncovering patterns that lead to game-changing insights. Read more at ibm.com

Oday Abbosh is the Global Sustainability Leader with IBM Consulting. In this interview he explains how generative AI can analyze environmental data in an instant uncovering patterns that lead to game-changing insights. Read more at ibm.com

In this episode, Doug sits down with lifelong sustainability leader George Bandy—Chief Sustainability Officer for Darling Fibers. George has spent decades championing environmental justice and climate action for the likes of the US Green Build Council, Interface, and Amazon.In this in-depth and candid conversation, George reflects on formative moments such as sitting on his grandmother's porch as a child learning about nature's wisdom and spearheading sustainability initiatives at major corporations. He unpacks complex issues with nuance and care and examines the sustainability field's evolution, its growing pains, and the work still required for true equity. No one company can drive the change needed—it's too late for that. George stresses that collaboration and shared goals across leading green building groups is the only way to see the impact needed. This interview is full of humble optimism from George. He believes in sustainability's power to reveal our shared humanity and reconnect us to nature's rhythms. There is great joy when diverse people unite around a common purpose to create sustainable solutions.Learn more about George Bandy.Learn more about George's role at Darling Fibers.Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.

https://www.dell.com/en-ushttps://www.nextwaveplastics.org/Dell is and has been a real leader in the push for sustainable packaging for years. Oliver Campbell is a Director and Distinguished Engineer for Dell and his insights make this episode really interesting. Why is corrugated made out of trees? What is the future of bamboo as an alternative fiber? Can mushroom packaging scale? https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/Looking to improve the sustainability of your packaging today? Check out: https://www.landsberg.com/The views and opinions expressed on the "Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. https://specright.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1329820053/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=corygathttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Today we're talking about the big topic of Sustainability within big business. Former Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at McDonalds, Bob Langert, joins the show and shares his three decade long journey in making environmental change happen at one of the biggest organizations in the world.An environmental activist at heart, Bob shares how he was able to take a topic he cared deeply about but was low on the company priority list, and over time use his passion to make people notice and act. Sustainability started as Corporate Social Responsibility and Bob recalls how in the 1980's it was just starting to gain prominence and it took a long time for the topic to reach the mainstream status it has today in business. Companies need to be willing to change if they want to compete in a future environment 20 years from now which will look different to how it does today. Bob stresses the need for change agents within that; fewer people laying low and trying to stay out of trouble, more people who are open, patient and bring big ideas. Ultimately that passion and persistence helps the business, because as Bob says, “Businesses that are satisfied and content are going to die.”Bob does recognize that a key challenge in getting action on sustainability issues is trying to force it, either by being too emotional or pushing too hard. He describes how over time he achieved success by creating connections with people inside and outside the organization. These relationships rested on truthfulness, trust and empathy; putting yourself in others' shoes to see different ways of influencing them. That empathy allows you to see new allies, as often we assume people don't care, or will not be supportive, but they can surprise you. In fact some of your harshest critics can become your collaboration partners for change, or even your public advocates.Jo and Bob also discuss the need for companies to be more proactive and preemptive, but that often, that comes with little glory, as a hero in a crisis is easy to find, but credit for preventing a problem often never happens. But issues, like critics, will never stop coming, and Bob says that's a reality you need to accept, and a target you need to bear on your back, when part of a big organization that needs to make money (and there's nothing wrong with that).--To look outside, Bob reads a lot, particularly other perspectives of leadership and change through biographies. He also relies on travel to observe people across settings and cultures. He treats these as learning experiences that help him see things differently and promote a push beyond complacency, or accepting that 'things are the way they are'.--Bob Langert led McDonald's Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability efforts for more than twenty-five years before retiring in 2015. Currently, he provides corporate sustainability consulting through Mainstream Sustainability. Bob has been engaged in social responsibility issues at a global level since the late 1980s, leading environmental affairs, animal welfare, and Ronald McDonald Children's Charities' grants. He was appointed McDonald's first vice president to lead sustainability in 2006 with contributions spanning sustainable fish, coffee, palm oil, beef, packaging, extensive animal welfare progress, protecting the Amazon rainforest, nutrition strategy and CSR reporting, measurement, and accountability. His book about McDonald's sustainability journey, The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonald's Sustainability Journey, was published in January 2019.Langert received his BA from Lewis University and his MBA from Northwestern University. In 2007, Langert was named as one of the 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics by Ethisphere. Follow Bob on

"You also need a theory of change. If you haven't understood what the big thing is you're trying to achieve, and you haven't understood how you are going to achieve that thing, then you have no theory of change and you're not going to achieve it."Bob Gordon told me that when he started out as Head of Sustainability with Nando's in the UK he didn't really have a theory of change. Bob's now Director of Zero Carbon Forum, and has a very clear theory of change to support the hospitality sector to reduce, and then eliminate, their carbon footprinIn this interview Bob shares some of his story on that journey, and offers some really solid advice for sustainability directors and managers who want to get results and make a real difference, even at a time when businesses are facing acute commercial pressures.Read the full show notes with links to resources at http://realise.earth/118

In this episode of ESG in Conversation, we're exploring the question: what does it take to be a sustainability leader in 2023 and beyond? You'll hear from Joseph Hill, London Techstars alumn and CEO of Zephframe, about the sustainability challenges facing start-ups. You'll also hear from Eileen Buckley, VP of Corporate Responsibility at Stryker, about the importance of integrating sustainability across an organization. Gabriel Presler, Global Head for Enterprise Sustainability at Morningstar, also joins in to discuss the role investors play in sustainability leadership.

In our latest episode, our host Isabel Thomson-Officer discusses the rising phenomenon of greenwashing with a guest panel including Angie Farrugia, Director of Comms from B Lab AUNZ, Jahdon Quinlan, Sustainability Leader at Stone & Wood Brewing Co and Josh Kirkman, CEO of Surfers For Climate We talk about what it is, how and why brands fall foul to it, how you can spot it, and why brands need to ensure their efforts are authentic and genuine.

Listen to Liza Schillo, Director of Sustainability & Social Impact with Perfect Day, and former Senior Manager of Global Product Sustainability with Levi Strauss, as she discusses the challenges faced by the apparel and cotton industries in adopting ESG and environmental sustainability goals. For Ms. Schillo, industry metrics, transparency, and a commitment to the future underscore industry efforts to embrace sustainable business practices. This is an important, wide-ranging discussion with a leading sustainability expert and advocate. Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Dealing with Low Self-esteem, not understanding her self-worth, and seeking value in Materials, on this new episode I speak to Seun Olagunju Lana about her path to finding herself, and her journey towards authentic self-definition. Seun Olagunju-Lana is an International Development Practitioner based in Nigeria. She is recognized for her work as the founder of The Development School, Africa, an organization that partners with governments, educational bodies, and development practitioners to equip young people in Africa with the education, skills, and resources needed to promote sustainable development.With over 6 years of experience in the development and technology sector, she has worked extensively in introducing 'Education for Sustainable Development' to young people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her passion lies in coaching young individuals and businesses in Africa, teaching them about Sustainable Development, and supporting them in developing innovative solutions to address global problems in their communities. In 2020, Seun joined Peace First as the Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, where she recruited hundreds of young people across 30 African countries as changemakers and supported them with digital tools, coaching, and start-up funding to implement their social change ideas. She subsequently transitioned to the digital transformation team as the Senior Product Manager in February 2022. In this role, she is currently involved in building technology systems that enable young people worldwide to convert their change-making ideas into real-life projects.Seun's commitment to sustainable development in Africa has earned her several recognitions, including the 2021 Sustainability Leader in Nigeria by United People Global, and the 2019 Leading Ladies Africa recognition as a young woman transforming Africa through impact at the community level. She was named 1 of the 30 Most Influential Women in Youth Leadership by the Young African Leaders Initiative in March 2021, and 1 of the 50 most inspiring women in social development by Tedx Oluyole. Seun Olagunju-Lana is a Subomi Plumptre fellow, a member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, a 2023 World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and a 2023 Global Youth Ambassador for TheirWorld. There is so much to learn from this episode! Listen, share, and subscribe.

Brad Liski is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of British Columbia-based Tru Earth, a global household cleaning product company focused on biodegradability and the elimination of single-use plastic waste.  In 2022, Tru Earth partnered with Ocean Wise to launch the American Shoreline Clean-up Program.   Brad was recently named a Sustainability Leader by Canada's Clean50 for 2022. Other awards Brad and Tru Earth have received include B.C.'s CEO of the year, B.C.'s Top Exporter of the Year, and Best Eco-Friendly Household Product Company 2022.   To learn more about the TruEarthMovement, go to tru.earth.   In this episode we discuss: ●      The most sustainable innovation in laundry detergent (ever) ●      Why Tru Earth manufacturers in North America ●      Tru Earth's secret for attracting top talent ●      The recipe behind Tru Earth's record 4-year growth     Key Takeaways: When you create a product that aligns with consumer values, makes life easier, and fixes a market need for both consumers and retailers, magic happens. The market rewards smart solutions, and we need more smart solutions like Tru Earth's eco-strips across industries. What we measure shows what we value. Brad talked about the two main metrics that Tru Earth uses to measure success: 1) how many plastic bottles Tru Earth has eliminated from shelves, homes, and ultimately landfills; and 2) how many loads of laundry they've donated. These metrics have incredible power because they are meaningful. These metrics are a reason to get out of bed in the morning, a reason to innovate new solutions, and a reason for employees to engage deeply with work. What are you measuring at work? We sell our potential short when we set our sights too low. Focusing only on extrinsic metrics, like revenue and market share, is setting your sights too low. But when you tap into someone's intrinsic desire to make a difference, when your metrics show a deep meaning for why your company exists in the world, you unleash a force more powerful than anything found in a traditional business model. Recycling plastic is not going to solve our plastic waste problem. Only 5% of plastic is recycled, which means 95% of plastic—year after year—ends up in landfills,  polluting our waters, or being incinerated (which hurts our air).  This is a call to action for changemakers across industries to innovate solutions that eliminate plastic, especially single-use plastic. This type of innovation is not only important and meaningful, but it can also be incredibly profitable.    References: ●      Tru Earth ●      You can learn more about polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and its use in dishwashing detergent pods here. ●      The Greenpeace report on plastic recycling can be read here. ●      Ocean Wise ○      Shoreline Cleanup conservation program ●      entrepreneurship@UBC   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them!   If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!   Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes.   This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.  

Alec Crawford welcomed Scott to the Stay Podcast to discuss sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and their impact around the world. Scott has had a long career in the environmental field, beginning with working as an environmental scientist for a chemical company, to managing environmental issues globally, and finally joining Trane Technologies to help work in refrigerants. Scott recently attended Davos and his takeaway was that every sector of the economy needed to help move towards a better future with improved sustainable practices and reduced emissions is now at the table. The conversation between the interviewer and the sustainability leader revolves around the concept of sustainability and how it is integral to the success of the company. The sustainability leader defines sustainability as being about who a company wants to be, and how they can continuously improve. Train Technologies has two major facets: HVAC systems and transport refrigeration. The sustainability leader is responsible for leading sustainability efforts and running the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. Sustainability is not just about environmental efforts, but is also about social work, how employees are treated, and the expectations of suppliers. Sustainability is about making sure the company is positioned for success in the future. Scott, the Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies, discussed his team's role in designing products for the future and how sustainability is now interwoven with the purpose of the company. He highlighted their program called Operation Possible which encourages employees to think of ways to solve big societal issues, such as increasing access to fresh food. He also discussed his interactions with the CEO and the board, emphasizing that for companies that see sustainability as their business, the CEO, board, and leadership team are fully engaged on all sustainability efforts on a daily basis. Trane Technologies is serious about its commitments to reduce emissions, increase diversity and provide opportunity for all. These commitments are attached to the CEO and manager's compensation, showing how serious the company is. The board has also readjusted expectations, linking progress to ESG issues. The company has set leading commitments around gender parity, investing in STEM education and allowing employees to volunteer in their local communities. Employees are given paid time off to volunteer and the company matches their time with contributions to the organisations.Timestamps0:00:01Scott Discusses Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence on the Stay Podcast0:02:34Discussion on Sustainability and Trane Technologies' Role in the Economy0:07:18Sustainability Governance and Interactions with the CEO and Board at Trane Technologies0:12:40Trane Technologies' Commitment to Emissions Reduction, Diversity, and Community Engagement0:15:35Trane Establishing the Firm's Sustainability Goals Through an Inclusive Global Process0:17:24Exploring Trane Technologies' Sustainability Strategy and Commitment to Transparency0:19:12Sustainability and ESG Disclosure Gaps Between the US and Europe0:21:09Exploring the Benefits of Next Generation Heat Pump Technologies0:25:30Examining Trade-Offs in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency During a Recession0:26:57Conversation on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Addressing Societal Issues0:29:11Advice for New Chief Sustainability Officers: Materiality Assessments and Bold Public Commitments0:32:15Conversation with Sustainability Leader on Net Positive Impact and Engaging Employees0:33:54Interview with Scott Tew of Trane Technologies on Climate Change SolutionsHighlightsThis has becomes a North Star for a new sustainability...

Brad Liski is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of British Columbia-based Tru Earth, a global household cleaning product company focused on biodegradability and the elimination of waste. The company is one of several founded in his lifetime, but the first that inspires him to wake up every morning excited to make a difference. Liski is a member of the Board of the Salish Sea Research & Education Society and is passionate about the environment and causing disruption for the betterment of the planet. He has also built a strong partnership between Tru Earth and the global conservation organization, Ocean Wise. Together, the two organizations have founded the American Shoreline Clean-up Program to encourage others to get involved in the fight to save the oceans and the planet. In addition, Liski is a leader in positioning companies and brands for dynamic growth and profitable expansion; he has a long and verifiable record of success leading start-up, high growth, acquisition, merger and receivership operations. Liski believes that the best thing we can do to save the planet is to educate young people. He lives out this passion as a mentor at Entrepreneurship @ University of British Columbia focusing on climate solutions. Liski was recently named a Sustainability Leader by Canada's Clean50 for 2022. As the leader in the Retail Product category, he has been recognized for making the most significant impact in helping Canada reach our climate targets. Other awards Liski and Tru Earth have received include B.C.'s CEO of the year, B.C.'s Top Exporter of the Year, and Best Eco-Friendly Household Product Company 2022.

In Episode 3 of Season 10,  Faith Edem, Economic Advisor at Environment Canada explores the radical (and much needed) growth in careers at the intersection of policy and sustainable economics. Building on her own rich experience engaging and shaping environmental policies in Environment Canada and globally she shares insights on the wide range of career paths that are critical to addressing one of the planet's greatest challenges.  From her decade of work in the social impact sector, what Faith explains sees as the key skills in demand for climate careers, where the future jobs will be, and how to build effective global partnerships to make direct policy changes and much more.  Finally, talked about the importance of building a more inclusive and diverse climate sector and venturing into social impact entrepreneurship. BIO Faith Edem is an Economic Advisor in Environment Canada where she develops Bilateral Climate Finance Programming in the International Affairs Branch. Faith works to support country-driven climate target implementation and climate governance in developing countries.  Faith holds a Masters in Public Administration (Specialization in Economic Policy) from Queen's University and a BA Honours in Law and Political Science from the University of Toronto.  Faith has an array of expertise in climate finance, energy policy, net-zero emission, building sector, environmental justice and sustainability. As a young leader, Faith has been recognized as a 2022 Aspen Institute Future Leader, 2021 Corporate Knight 30 under 30 Sustainability Leader and a GreenBiz Circularity 2021 Emerging Leader. Faith is a policy researcher, published climate resilience author in Our Climate, Our Stories and an awarded diversity and inclusion actor.      Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.                      

Richard Blundell, is a Global Sustainability, and Innovation leader with over 40 years of executive management experience in the technology sector. Richard led the Cleantech Venture Services Group, the largest tech hub in Canada, comprised of 250 startups focused on Sustainability/ESG. Richard provides senior leadership to cleantech ventures dedicated to smart cities, bio-pesticide, e-waste recycling, water and wastewater treatment, electric vehicle, public transportation, indoor air treatment, environmental services, ESG expert networks, regenerative agriculture, and life sciences. In this episode we discuss the landscape of current and pending ESG regulations, how this ever changing landscape presents opportunities for businesses that can adapt, and how governments across the world can work with the private sector to create meaning and sustainable change. For more information: https://thesustainabilityleader.com/

Meistens behandeln wir Climate Action als eine Wissens- und Technologiefrage. Doch weder an Wissen noch Technologie fehlt es uns. Woran scheitern wir also in Bezug auf umgesetzte Nachhaltigkeit? Die Psychologie ist der Schlüssel, um zu verstehen, weshalb die Lücke zwischen Klimawissen und Klimahandeln so frappierend groß ist. Und nein, die Antwort auf diese Lücke sind nicht noch mehr Fakten. Sondern Raum für Gefühle. Und Raum für Partizipation. Sagt Katharina van Bronswijk - Psychologin, Sprecherin von Psychologists for Future und Autorin von ‘Klima im Kopf'. 

In dieser Folge erzählt mir Katharina: ✅ Wie Menschen auf Klimafakten reagieren. ✅ Wie wir uns selbst ausbremsen und austricksen. ✅ Was wir in Organisationen oder Kommunikation berücksichtigen können, wenn wir Menschen zum konstruktiven Handeln bewegen wollen. Links: Leitfaden zur psychologisch wirksamen Klimakommunikation:

In Christine's own words: "Horses form a person from within and foster the development of courage, humility, quickness of judgement, self-discipline, self-control and focus".In this latest episode of our love series we revisit one of our most popular podcast guests from 2020.  Christine Chow is a sustainability leader, who will assume the role of Head of Active Ownership and Managing Director at Credit Suisse Asset Management effective April 1, 2023.  She has been a passionate horsewoman for many years, practicing dressage as well as a range of other activities and I wanted to capture what she loves about horses and how it informs her professional life.What a rich conversation ensued - Christine not only meticulously nurtures her passion - she makes notes about the learnings and insights it provides her.  We first speak in detail about dressage, its ingredients and how to work optimally with the horse. We speak about the importance of a strong core and a light touch and the partnership with the animal that is so collaborative and satisfying.  We talk about the innate characteristics of different horses and some of their limitations and how communicating even through a different language can yield such results.  There is a natural parallel here to stewardship and engagement as a light touch but strong core conviction is so important there too.  There is a need to be iterative, responsive and to recognize limitations there too when dealing with companies, but equally to try to speak the same language.We turn then to another recent trip Christine took, on an Idaho cattle drive, where we learned about regenerative agriculture and the adaptive grazing techniques that is restoring agricultural land there. Finally we hear about a corporate initiative that Christine has worked on, in which the outside interests and passions of a group of colleagues are collated in order to promote inclusion, better team building and better mutual understanding. Not unlike this podcast series in fact.

Suedia este astăzi un lider în tranziția ecologică globală, prin faptul ca oferă produse inovatoare care deschid drumul în ceea ce privește deblocarea următorului nivel de durabilitate, iar companiile suedeze sunt cele care conduc aceste progrese și ajuta societatea suedeză să își îndeplinească obiectivul de a deveni prima țară zero carbon din lume. Printre companiile suedeze din România se numără și IKEA, o companie care inspiră și dă posibilitatea a milioane de oameni să trăiască acasă o viață mai sănătoasă și mai durabilă. Viața sustenabilă trebuie să fie ușor de obținut, dar și cea mai firească alegere, iar IKEA vrea să inspire și să permită cât mai multor oameni să aibă o viață mai sustenabilă, mai ușoară și mai accesibilă. Invitat: Mircea Ilie, Sustainability Leader, IKEA Romania Despre: provocarile din prezent care stau la baza strategiei de sustenabilitate IKEA, provocarile pe care le aduce sustenabilitatea, principiul ”Sustainability requires access and availability for all”, design sustenabil, risipa de hrana. Cum arata drumul spre un impact pozitiv asupra oamenilor și planetei pentru Ikea? • Viață sănătoasă și sustenabilă – IKEA inspira și ajută peste 1 miliard de oameni să ducă o viață mai bună, respectând planeta. • Circularitate și impact pozitiv asupra climei - Crearea unui impact pozitiv asupra climei și regenerarea resurselor, odată cu dezvoltarea companiei IKEA. • Corect și echitabil - Crearea unui impact social pozitiv pentru toți cei din lanțul valoric IKEA. Unde puteţi urmări Sustainable Living Podcast: Website: www.sustainableliving.ro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rI4agY YouTube: https://bit.ly/2QWCPuB Facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainableLiving.ro Instagram: www.instagram.com/SustainableLiving.ro

In this episode of the Sustainable Minds podcast, Brad Peirce, Chief Transformation Officer at Sustainability Mindshift, joins Gary Baker and Roxanne "Rocket" White to share the importance of having a sustainable mindset when it comes to being a sustainability leader. Brad is an ESG and sustainability expert who builds long-term value by helping clients advance sustainable business strategies through leadership development, experiential learning, stakeholder engagement, and ESG performance. Besides his role as the Chief Transformation Officer at Sustainability Mindshift, Brad is also the Principal & Founder of SEED Strategies and Senior Consultant at Transitioning to Green and Sustainability Roundtable. Today, Brad talks about topics such as regenerative business transformation, leadership development, and ESG investors to teach you how to bring sustainability to life in organizations and how leaders need systems awareness and systems thinking capabilities to understand their role within society and the planet.

Join Mary-Kate Pizzuti and Leor Rotchild for their discussion on moving businesses towards circularity. Mary-Kate, the Community Manager at Impact Zero, is a leader in organizing events and building community engagement. Leor, the Sustainability Leader and Executive Director at the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), is a trailblazer in Canada's only membership association for companies co-creating a sustainable, equitable future. Leor shares his interesting experiences in the space and the two discuss their insights on how to make a positive impact in the business world. Don't miss this chance to learn from and be inspired by these amazing individuals!Are you looking to up your sustainability game and meet some like-minded people? Impact Zero's Explore Series - Live events have got you covered. This episode is a recording of one of our super informative and fun conversations, and our in-person events in 2023 will bring you face-to-face with industry experts to chat about entrepreneurship and the circular economy. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and grow with us in DT Toronto

In this episode, she shares:·       What led her down the path to become a DPT and MBA.·       How we as consumers can make an impact around sustainability.·       What she sees are the biggest challenges at the intersect of data analytics and population health.·       Why we should pay more attention to our emotional intelligence and our “Spidey sense”.·       What we need to do to get more women into STEM.·       How we can inspire future generations around sustainability.·       What advice her mother gave to her that continues to serve her today.Make sure to connect with Urvashi on LinkedIn and pick up a copy of her book "The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions". Links listed below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/urvashibhatnagarmba/https://www.amazon.com/Sustainability-Scorecard-Implement-Unexpected-Solutions/dp/1523093781Advertisement:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. Just in time for the holidays, MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies.  Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/

Dans l'Empreinte, nous essayons de comprendre, ensemble, comment les marques d'aujourd'hui s'engagent ou non, pour notre planète et pour notre société. Chaque semaine, Alice Vachet reçoit donc des start-upers, des PDG de grands groupes ou encore des directeurs de la RSE qui lui expliquent comment leur entreprise s'engage pour porter une révolution de l'impact sur notre planète, une empreinte. Dans ce nouvel épisode de l'Empreinte, Alice Vachet reçoit Sheila O'Hara, Sustainability Leader chez IBM France, la multinationale américaine présente dans les domaines du matériel informatique, des logiciels et des services informatiques. Pour penser le futur du climat, IBM souhaite entreprendre une démarche numérique responsable. Alors que la fabrication des outils numériques est à l'origine de 70% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, comment IBM accélère-t-elle l'innovation technologique pour décarboner les usages ? Quelles solutions propose-t-elle à ses clients pour réduire leur empreinte environnementale ? Toutes les réponses dans ce nouvel épisode. En savoir plus Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter de L'Empreinte pour suivre toute l'actualité RSE en cliquant ici.

Dans l'Empreinte, nous essayons de comprendre, ensemble, comment les marques d'aujourd'hui s'engagent ou non, pour notre planète et pour notre société. Chaque semaine, Alice Vachet reçoit donc des start-upers, des PDG de grands groupes ou encore des directeurs de la RSE qui lui expliquent comment leur entreprise s'engage pour porter une révolution de l'impact sur notre planète, une empreinte. Dans ce nouvel épisode de l'Empreinte, Alice Vachet reçoit Sheila O'Hara, Sustainability Leader chez IBM France, la multinationale américaine présente dans les domaines du matériel informatique, des logiciels et des services informatiques. Pour penser le futur du climat, IBM souhaite entreprendre une démarche numérique responsable. Alors que la fabrication des outils numériques est à l'origine de 70% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, comment IBM accélère-t-elle l'innovation technologique pour décarboner les usages ? Quelles solutions propose-t-elle à ses clients pour réduire leur empreinte environnementale ? Toutes les réponses dans ce nouvel épisode. En savoir plusInscrivez-vous à la newsletter de L'Empreinte pour suivre toute l'actualité RSE en cliquant ici. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sustainable finance; blended finance; and green loans are just a few terms that we will be unwrapping in this podcast. Get ready for a 101 in sustainable finance – the tools financial experts are using to accelerate the money we need to fund commercially viable social and environmental impacts. And in particular, we will be deep diving into how to unlock finance for a green transition – so that no one is left behind in the transition to a green economy. Meet sustainable finance and ESG pioneer Namita Vikas, and our guest in today's podcast. Namita's accolades range from “Sustainability Leader of the Year” to “Asia's Top Sustainability Superwomen”. She's been featured in the list of “India's Top 100 Women in Finance” and is on a mission to accelerate sustainable finance and climate transition. With 30 years of experience, in organisations ranging from the Yes Bank to the Microsoft Corporation, Namita is now the Founder & Managing Director, auctusESG and an Advisory Board Member for the Climate Bonds Initiative in the UK and Digital Green, USA. Namita champions the deeper understanding of the climate finance nomenclature and jargon. Explaining the differences in financial instruments and the impacts they can deliver, Namita comes full circle by explaining the challenges which are holding back the full benefits of climate finance opportunities: From the lack of classification and taxonomy uniformity across markets to; to the need for regulation in these emerging financial classes; and the requirement for better examples of successful sustainable business models. As Namita explains: “Finance is the is the fuel for economic growth. We need finance for everything. We need finance for climate action. More and more financial institutions are looking to deploy capital towards projects that not only deliver on a return on investment but will also deliver on environmental or social impact.” Listen in to this podcast to find out more. And if you liked this try: Andrew Howard, Schroders and ESG investing:https://businessfightspoverty.org/andrew-howard/ and Climate Risk, Adaptation & Resilience with Swenja Surminski:https://businessfightspoverty.org/swenja-surminski-contributing-author-to-the-ipcc/ Links: auctusESG: https://auctusesg.com Salt Pan Farmers case study: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/yes-banks-blended-finance-facility-to-the-rescue-of-rann-of-kutchs-salt-farmers/article25843484.ece/amp/ auctusESG projects to create the blueprint of a women and youth focused clean energy climate finance facility for Zimbabwe (part of the UN Joint SDG Fund 2022): https://unsdg.un.org/latest/announcements/joint-sdg-fund-doubles-its-portfolio-114-million-catalytic-impact-investments Financing water access in India: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/4-ways-to-scale-up-finance-for-indias-water-sector/ Green fintech and creating access to green finance for populations: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-2662-4_16 Leveraging digital finance menstrual hygiene: https://www.yesbank.in/digital-banking/tech-for-change/healthcare/women-are-given-subsidy-for-sanitary-napkins-through-digital-methods-in-maharashtra

Maybe you've seen the Climate-Neutral logo on products, or heard about climate commitments from larger companies, but do you know what that all really means?   This week I'm joined by Jamie Richards, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Leader at Eva NYC. We're discussing what it really means to be Climate-Neutral Certified, the things that you might not have thought about when it comes to your environmental impact, and how to start small and build your process for gathering the necessary data to become a Climate-Neutral Certified company.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ssfllp.com/rebooting-capitalism-podcast/#ep44

In this episode of Interlinks, we talk to Prem Kumar, who is the Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader at IBM Consulting. Prem is an experienced management and technology consulting leader who advises the executive management teams of client companies through complex business and technology solutions implementation. Prem's professional career stretches back to the late 1990s and he has been with IBM for 12 years. Prem is originally from India, and lived for several years in Singapore and has been based in Dublin, Ireland, since 2020, Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kittiphot Boochangkool is the new Group Sustainability Leader at dwp overseeing group sustainability initiatives and helping architects and designers unlock their full sustainability potential. Boochangkool was raised and educated in the United States, Thailand and United Kingdom with a background in law, international relations and public policy and a specific focus on climate and energy.  In this wide-ranging interview, he talks about  sustainability, green certification platforms and the move towards a circular economy. 

Over the years, in Singapore, trust in science has increased while skepticism of it has decreased. The role of science in helping us cope with the pandemic, especially in developing the vaccines, has made the public increasingly interested in the work of scientists. Moreover, the perception surrounding the capability of women who work in this field has also evolved over the years.  We speak to Chan Yen Sze, R&D Operations Leader and Sustainability Leader, 3M Southeast Asia who tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Spodek is a Sustainability Leader, Speaker, Coach, Astrophysicist, and Author, Leadership Step by Step.EPISODE LINKS:- Joshua Spodek: https://joshuaspodek.com/- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Spodek/e/B01MS9AX3E%3F- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaspodek/?hl=en- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spodek- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaspodek/PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://languageofleadershippodcast.com - Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/language-of-leadership/id1624632468 - Spotify podcasts: https://sptfy.com/KalQ - Ximalaya: https://www.ximalaya.com/zhubo/215321373 - RSS Feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/language-of-leadershipSOCIAL: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/languageofleadership/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/LofLeadership - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhauge/ - Web: https://hau.ge CONTACT: - languageofleadership@gmail.comSOCIAL: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/languageofleadership/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/LofLeadership - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhauge/ - Web: https://hau.ge CONTACT: - languageofleadership@gmail.com

Dans l'Empreinte, nous essayons de comprendre, ensemble, comment les marques d'aujourd'hui s'engagent ou non, pour notre planète et pour notre société. Chaque semaine, Alice Vachet reçoit donc des start-upers, des PDG de grands groupes ou encore des directeurs de la RSE qui lui expliquent comment leur entreprise s'engage pour porter une révolution de l'impact sur notre planète, une empreinte. Dans ce nouvel épisode de l'Empreinte, Alice Vachet reçoit Sheila O'Hara, Sustainability Leader chez IBM France, la multinationale américaine présente dans les domaines du matériel informatique, des logiciels et des services informatiques. Pour penser le futur du climat, IBM souhaite entreprendre une démarche numérique responsable. Alors que la fabrication des outils numériques est à l'origine de 70% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, comment IBM accélère-t-elle l'innovation technologique pour décarboner les usages ? Quelles solutions propose-t-elle à ses clients pour réduire leur empreinte environnementale ? Toutes les réponses dans ce nouvel épisode.  En savoir plus Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter de L'Empreinte pour suivre toute l'actualité RSE en cliquant ici.

Dans l'Empreinte, nous essayons de comprendre, ensemble, comment les marques d'aujourd'hui s'engagent ou non, pour notre planète et pour notre société. Chaque semaine, Alice Vachet reçoit donc des start-upers, des PDG de grands groupes ou encore des directeurs de la RSE qui lui expliquent comment leur entreprise s'engage pour porter une révolution de l'impact sur notre planète, une empreinte. Dans ce nouvel épisode de l'Empreinte, Alice Vachet reçoit Sheila O'Hara, Sustainability Leader chez IBM France, la multinationale américaine présente dans les domaines du matériel informatique, des logiciels et des services informatiques. Pour penser le futur du climat, IBM souhaite entreprendre une démarche numérique responsable. Alors que la fabrication des outils numériques est à l'origine de 70% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, comment IBM accélère-t-elle l'innovation technologique pour décarboner les usages ? Quelles solutions propose-t-elle à ses clients pour réduire leur empreinte environnementale ? Toutes les réponses dans ce nouvel épisode.  En savoir plusInscrivez-vous à la newsletter de L'Empreinte pour suivre toute l'actualité RSE en cliquant ici. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Wolfington, Energy and Sustainability Leader at Boland, made her third appearance on 10 Minutes to a Better Building to talk about sustainability's essential issues in building management. For years building practices used more of the earth's resources than returned to the environment. That practice is not sustainable, and companies recognize things need to change. So how does a business know if it's sustainable, and how do they measure it? “The concept of sustainability refers to three main pillars,” Wolfington said. “The environment, which is the pillar we mostly think about, but also there's the social pillar, and the economic pillar.” For this discussion, Wolfington focused on the environmental aspects of sustainability. In terms of the environment, one way to measure the sustainability of a business is through the emissions output. Certain greenhouse gases, such as those emitted from a car or refrigerants, can devastatingly affect the environment. “Greenhouse gasses are measured by their capacity to store the sun's heat,” Wolfington said. “This is referred to as its global-warming potential or GWP.” These measurements translate to numbers that help determine how dangerous a particular gas emissions output is for the environment. Wolfington used the CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) scale to demonstrate how these measurements work. For example, one molecule of methane has the same heat storage capacity as 74 molecules of CO2. So, while CO2 may be the most prevalent greenhouse gas, some of these other gases could prove more harmful to the environment, and reducing those emissions is a critical step towards sustainability. Wolfington said Boland works closely with their customers to help them meet their sustainability goals and find ways to reduce those emissions in their buildings.

Sustainability Leader, mother, and activist Nagwan Al-Guneid explains explains how the climate crisis is not gender equal or gender neutral. Nagwan discusses her vision for the future of energy and the importance of empathy, conversations, and coming together to create a just energy plan. Nagwan states,  "I believe energy transformation is about having conversations in diverse settings with diverse perspectives. It involves everybody." This episode is one of empathy, of change, but most importantly, one of action. About Nagwan Al-Guneid For more than a decade, Nagwan Al-Guneid has built a career in the energy industry here in Alberta, in Europe, and the Middle East. She completed an undergraduate degree in communications from the University of Calgary and Master's of Science in Sustainable Energy Development. Her research focused on addressing climate change through collaboration between the public and private sectors.Facing another four years of divisive politics, a worsening climate crisis, and a stubborn and single-minded approach to resource development in Alberta, Nagwan couldn't be a bystander any longer. She is currently seeking the nomination for Alberta's NDP in Calgary-Glenmore. As a mom of two young kids, running was not an easy decision. But, she made the decision with the conviction that we can do better.Najwan champions causes that are close to her heart. Whether volunteering with women in domestic violence or youth at-risk or refugees and victims of war or helping to prepare more than twenty women to run for politics, she channels her passion into community work that has impacted lives.Connect with Nagwan Al-Guneid:Web: https://www.nagwan.caTwitter: @NagwanYYCIG: @nagwanyycResources: How Gender inequality and climate change are interconnectedA growing force in the climate movement: MomsThe Moms Who are Battling Climate Change

Dave Gray speaks with Dr. Jan Sültemeyer, Sustainability Leader at Avient. Avient is a provider of speciality additives and polymers. As with all players along the plastics supply chain, Avient is looking at responsible solutions to increase the sustainability of plastics. Additives in particular can add many benefits to plastics, but they can also impact on recyclability. Dave spoke to Jan about a facility that the group opened in 2020 – Cycleworks – to find out what Jan and his colleagues have learned about the recyclability of polymer additives.  

Julia Feldman, Product Coordinator and Sustainability Leader at Teva, talks to students about how to integrate sustainability into the design process and how she stays motivated in the fight for sustainability. Julia Feldman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliarose97/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

To access the available transcript please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3rFwgwANina Stevenson is Education for Sustainability Leader at UAL's Centre for Sustainable Fashion. CSF (Centre for Sustainable Fashion) ‘provokes, challenges and questions the fashion status quo', ‘shaping and contributing to Fashion Design for Sustainability as a field of study, industry, and education practices.'Her work involves collaborating with others to develop complex sustainability ideas into creative and measurable learning in online and offline spaces. We will be exploring how teachers can use creative education to enable conversations and learning about climate justice. We will also talk about how to remain creative, optimistic and experimental when working in an industry that has faced so much criticism.Check out resources for fashion tutors: www.fashionseeds.orgCSF's latest free online courses: https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/lcf

Dairy has long been an agricultural leader in efforts to enhance sustainability and combat climate change, said Robert Bonnie, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.Even during times when farmers had questions about how climate policy was evolving, “Dairy stayed engaged, and continued to look for ways to, advance opportunities for, for producers,” Bonnie said. “That is notable and really important.”Bonnie in the podcast explains USDA's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative that it rolled out last month, as well as how climate-smart agriculture programs may evolve and expand. He also notes that the farmer signup deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends March 25, encouraging dairy producers to participate.  “One of the things USDA is really interested in, is making sure we have better data to make that case, to drive a narrative that demonstrates that agriculture can be part of a solution that it already is, that has already done things, and that there's more to do and that agriculture is engaged,” he said. “I think driving that narrative to the broader public is really important.”  

To kick off our World Sustainability Awards afterparty, we've been speaking to Emerging Sustainability Leader Dr Lela Mélon. Executive Director of the Planetary Wellbeing Project at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Dr Mélon has already begun to transform higher education and is setting her sights on business. We'll talk about the Planetary Wellbeing Project, what it's doing, why, as well as touching on some of the people and organisations who are leading the way in sustainability research and governance.Insight Faster is now available on Apple Podcasts! Search Insight Faster or follow the link below:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/insight-faster/id1604819778Here are a load of links to Dr Mélon's wider work!Here are all the relevant links to the recent (In)Corporate Sustainability Conference—Loads to get your teeth into!Volume 1Information and Programme: Vol 1 Day 1.1 Vol 1 Day 1.2 Vol 1 Day 1.3 Vol 1 Day 1.4 Vol 1 Day 2.1 Vol 1 Day 2.2 Vol 1 Day 2.3 Vol 1 Day 2.4 Vol 1 Day 3.1 Vol 1 Day 3.2 Vol 1 Day 3.3 Vol 1 Day 3.4 Volume 2The second edition is still at the editing stage.Information and Programme: Postgraduate Course in Sustainability Transition Management and Climate Emergency Planetary Wellbeing Page: Dr Mélon's Profile: Dr Mélon's LinkedIn Profile: Dr Mélon's most recent book: https://www.routledge.com/Shareholder-Primacy-and-Global-Business-Re-clothing-the-EU-Corporate-Law/Melon/p/book/9780367183981 To find out more about this subject (or pretty much anything else), or to submit a paper to any of MDPI's journals, head over to the MDPI website: https://www.mdpi.com/ If there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about on the MDPI Podcast, email me at: jasper.clow@mdpi.com Follow us on Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdpi/mycompany/https://www.facebook.com/MDPIOpenAccessPublishinghttps://twitter.com/MDPIOpenAccess See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Împreună putem crea un viitor mai sustenabil – un dialog cu Mircea Ilie, Sustainability Leader, IKEA România Mircea este Sustainability Leader la IKEA România din anul 2012, cu responsabilități în domeniul eficienței energetice și a resurselor, gestionarea și prevenirea deșeurilor, educație, implicarea angajaților, produse și servicii sustenabile, parteneriat și proiecte comunitare, dezvoltarea parteneriatelor cu antreprenorii sociali și includerea acestora ca furnizori în lanțul valoric. Între 2005 și 2012 a lucrat în lumea ONG, implementând proiecte de sustenabilitate: împăduriri, eficiență energetică și energie regenerabilă, reciclare, antreprenoriat social, educație și conștientizare, reducerea impactului de mediu și amprentei ecologice. Viața sustenabilă trebuie să fie ușor de obținut, dar și cea mai firească alegere, iar IKEA vrea să inspire și să permită cât mai multor oameni să aibă o viață mai sustenabilă, mai ușoară și mai accesibilă. Cum arata drumul spre un impact pozitiv asupra oamenilor și planetei pentru Ikea? · Viață sănătoasă și sustenabilă – IKEA inspira și ajută peste 1 miliard de oameni să ducă o viață mai bună, respectând planeta. · Circularitate și impact pozitiv asupra climei - Crearea unui impact pozitiv asupra climei și regenerarea resurselor, odată cu dezvoltarea companiei IKEA. · Corect și echitabil - Crearea unui impact social pozitiv pentru toți cei din lanțul valoric IKEA. Episoadele celui de-al doilea sezon Sustainable Living Podcast sunt prezentate sub umbrela inițiativei Săptămâna Europeană a Dezvoltării Durabile, platformă dedicată activităților și evenimentelor care promovează dezvoltarea durabilă, cu peste 4000 de inițiative coordonate la nivel european de European Sustainable Development Network. Unde puteţi urmări Sustainable Living Podcast: Website: www.sustainableliving.ro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rI4agY YouTube: https://bit.ly/2QWCPuB Facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainableLiving.ro Instagram: www.instagram.com/SustainableLiving.ro

We will hear from fish farming company MOWI on how they deal with sea lice at their sites. Julie Reimer of Memorial University is one of Canada's Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders.

"Being in sustainability is always about having a really future-facing lens. Sustainability is doing what we do today in a way that means that future generations can meet their needs" Abbie Reynolds is one of New Zealand's most respected figures in sustainable business. She is Chair of Westpac's Sustainability External Advisory Panel, a Director of Auckland Transport and Trustee for Sustainable Coastlines.    Most recently Abbie was CEO of Predator Free 2050 Ltd, the company established to help deliver the New Zealand government's ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050. From 2016 to 2019 she was the Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, and was the key architect in the establishment and launch of the Climate Leaders Coalition in 2018.  Before joining the Sustainable Business Council, Abbie was the head of sustainability at Vodafone NZ and has led sustainability and regulatory work across a number of different industries. Her tireless work earned her a 2019 Women of Influence award in the Board & Maintenance category.

Guerrilla Verde propune o discuţie amplă despre poluare, o problemă gravă şi o importantă cauză de mediu care poate determina numeroase boli psihice şi fizice, decese premature sau pierderea biodiversităţii. Discuţia s-a desfăşurat în cadrul acţiunii "Săptămâna Verde Europeană", eveniment satelit pentru EU Green Week, organizat în fiecare an la nivel european, la iniţiativa Comisiei Europene. Invitaţi: László Borbély, Consilier de Stat, Coordonator Departamentul pentru Dezvoltare Durabilă; Ema Cumpătă, Coordonator Comunicare, Organizația ECOTIC; Mircea Ilie, Sustainability Leader, IKEA România; Oana Neneciu, Director Executiv, Ecopolis; Dan Bărbulescu, Director Asociaţia Parcul Natural Văcăreşti; Roxana Puia, Director Marketing, Asociatia Environ; Anca Lupusavei, Director Marketing, Recolamp şi, nu în ultimul rând, Georgiana Bădălică-Petrescu, Marketing & Brand Manager, Green Group. Sustainable Living Podcast găzduieşte în format audio evenimentele platformei de educaţie ecologică Guerrilla Verde.

Deloitte, one of the largest professional services companies in the world announced recently its World Climate Commitment. Given who Deloitte are, I was keen to know more, so I invited Marc Van Caeneghem to come on the podcast. Marc is a member of Deloitte's Executive Committee and is their Global Climate and Sustainability Leader. Marc and I had a fascinating conversation, where we talked about Deloitte's aims to reduce its own emissions, and crucially how it helps clients reduce their emissions. I learned loads. I hope you do too.If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to leave me a voice message over on my SpeakPipe page, head on over to the Climate 21 Podcast Forum, or just send it to me as a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. Audio messages will get played (unless you specifically ask me not to).And if you want to know more about any of SAP's Sustainability solutions, head on over to www.sap.com/sustainability and if you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. Thanks.And remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!Music credit - Intro and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

How can building owners have a better building? Julie Wolfington, Energy and Sustainability Leader at Boland, provided some answers, insights and tips in under 10 minutes. And, if the one thing that ties building owners of different types together is the desire to make their buildings better, Boland's mission is to help them achieve that mission.“The recipe to a better building is different for each of our clients,” Wolfington said. “For example, if you're a commercial real estate company and you want to flip your building next month, your better building is one that costs you the very least amount of money right now. So, your recipe might include a box of band-aids and some duct tape. Suppose you're a university, and you're going to be around for many, many years, and you own your buildings. In that case, your recipe for a better building will probably include energy efficiency upgrades that will lower the lifecycle costs of your buildings.”How does energy efficiency factor into making a better building?“When a building is energy efficient, the building owner's saving money,” Wolfington said. “The building is running better. If it's energy-efficient, that means it's tuned well, probably more comfortable for the occupants, the building is marketable, and it's the right thing to do.”There are a few critical steps to ensuring the desire for a better building is achievable. Wolfington said any building improvement project must align with business goals and consider all internal and external factors to be a success. And, once the goals and factors are assessed and aligned, a plan to make the building better should follow.

IQ-EQ's Jimmy Leong explores the rising significance of ESG investing with two leading voices in the sectorFollowing IQ-EQ's appointment to administer the very first ESG-focused variable capital company (VCC) fund, GoImpact Singapore VCC, Jimmy Leong sat down with GoImpact's founder Helene Li and investment consultant Sasja Beslik to discuss the surge in interest in ESG investing (particularly in light of COVID-19), the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in this space, and how GoImpact is driving forward the sustainable finance agenda in Asia.Helene Li is a seasoned finance industry executive and passionate advocate for sustainable finance. After more than 10 years leading on strategic planning and marketing for the Asia-Pacific region at global financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Lombard Odier and BNP Paribas, Helene co-founded GoImpact in January 2019 as an action-driven ecosystem to drive forward the sustainable development agenda in Asia. Having worked in the private wealth space for most of her career, she is committed to leveraging the financial power and heart of the ultra-wealthy to make a positive social and environmental impact. She has spearheaded and curated industry recognised next-gen family business programmes and been a regular contributor to impact and entrepreneurship research throughout her career, and is now a top-ranked sustainable finance influencer.Sasja Beslik, too, is a top-ranked influencer in this space. He is an international financial expert known for promoting sustainable finance across the world, having spent 10 years as head of responsible investments and sustainable finance for Nordea, the largest financial services group in Northern Europe. He joined sustainability-focused Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin in 2019, taking up the newly created role of Head of Sustainable Finance Development. He was named ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year by The New Economy magazine in 2017. In 2013, he received the Order of the Seraphim from the King of Sweden for outstanding contributions to Swedish environmental and sustainability theory.

Hear Colleen Groll describe her route to being the sustainability leader at Seattle Children’s Hospital   Colleen Groll is the Manager of Sustainability Programs for Seattle Children’s. She has led programming and engagement across the organization since 2013 for energy, water and waste reduction, green purchasing, and healthy food and sourcing. Children’s Transportation department has […]

As The Apprentice returns to our TV screens, edie speaks exclusively to a former candidate who has big renewable energy ambitions, and a sustainability leader has developed a unique solution to the complex challenge of behaviour change.