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Electricity markets are under renewed pressure. Surging demand forecasts from data centres and other large loads are colliding with anxiety over reliability, rising consumer bills, and the pace of new investment. In markets such as PJM and ERCOT, those tensions are turning an arcane debate about market design into a live political question: can competitive power markets still deliver affordable, reliable electricity in a period of rapid growth?Host Ed Crooks and regular contributor Amy Myers Jaffe are joined by Stacey Doré, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Vistra, one of the largest competitive power producers and retailers in the US. Drawing on Vistra's growth from Texas utility successor to multi-state owner of gas, nuclear, coal, solar and battery assets, Stacey makes the case for competitive markets as the best way to drive efficient investment, innovation and customer value.The discussion starts with a challenge to the dominant narrative around load growth. Stacey argues that some of the most eye-catching forecasts for new demand are overstated by speculative projects and duplicative queue requests, and that the grid already has enough existing generation to serve most near-term growth for the vast majority of hours in the year. In her view, the real bottleneck is not an absolute lack of power, but the failure to connect new load to the grid quickly enough, alongside delays in transmission, distribution and interconnection processes.Are competitive markets sending the right signals to build what is needed next? Stacey says yes, pointing to rising capacity and energy prices in PJM, bilateral contracts with large customers, and a wave of announced investment in new and upgraded generation. She argues that the better near-term solution is not to force every new large load to wait for one-for-one new generation, but to connect customers faster, use co-location where possible, and rely on demand flexibility, backup generation and storage to manage the system's few true peak-stress hours.Amy pushes on the consumer side of the equation. Even if competition can work, who pays when prices rise, and are current cost-allocation rules fair to households? The conversation digs into the distinction between wholesale generation costs and the rapidly rising transmission and distribution portion of electricity bills, with Stacey arguing that getting more large loads onto the grid would help spread fixed system costs more broadly. Amy counters that cost allocation may be the first reform policymakers need to tackle if they want to protect residential customers while accommodating a new wave of industrial and data-centre demand.What emerges is less a simple argument for or against deregulation than a sharper question about what the grid actually needs now: faster interconnection, better load forecasting, clearer price signals, and a more honest debate about who should bear system costs. Whether policymakers double down on competition, let regulated utilities build more rate-based generation, or rethink cost allocation altogether, the stakes are clear: keeping the grid reliable while bringing on new demand without pushing affordability further out of reach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 5 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this final episode, Lee and Norbert look ahead and ask what coffee might actually look like over the next 20 years.Norbert is optimistic that coffee will still be here, but he expects the industry to change significantly. Climate pressure, shrinking suitable growing areas, new coffee varieties, changes in consumer behaviour, rising prices, technology, and different approaches to production will all shape what survives and what does not.From an agricultural perspective, Norbert discusses the pressure climate change is placing on coffee production, particularly Arabica. As temperatures rise, suitable growing areas may shift to higher elevations, where there is naturally less available land. At the same time, work on more climate-resilient varieties may help protect quality and production in the years ahead.The conversation also explores whether consumers may eventually drink less coffee but value it more. Norbert suggests that coffee could become a more deliberate experience rather than simply a caffeine delivery system, with consumers drinking fewer cups but being more willing to pay prices that support a sustainable supply chain.Lee and Norbert then turn to the rapid growth of experimental processing and fermentation. Norbert is cautious about treating these techniques as a universal solution. While controlled fermentation can create value, it can also introduce significant risk when producers lack the equipment, knowledge, or buyer relationships needed to manage the process consistently.They discuss why experimental processing may make more sense inside closely connected supply chains where roasters and producers share the risk, investment, product development, and responsibility for finding a market for the final coffee.The conversation also questions the idea that the future of coffee will simply become “hyper-specialty.” Norbert warns against assuming that because a small number of consumers will pay extraordinary prices, the wider market will follow. Highly exclusive coffee may continue to exist, but it is unlikely to represent the majority of the industry.Pricing is another major part of the discussion. Norbert argues that a sustainable future requires both higher prices for farmers and greater price stability. Rapid price swings make planning difficult across the supply chain, while continually pushing commodity prices lower fails to account for the environmental systems coffee production depends on.Technology will also continue to reshape coffee. Digital tools, AI, and the vast amounts of data collected over the past two decades may help businesses make better decisions and operate more efficiently. Hardware innovation may be more incremental, but increasingly automated equipment could change both cafés and the growing home coffee market.Lee and Norbert also discuss how cafés may continue to divide. Businesses offering distinctive quality, service, and experience may need to move further up in price, while more generic businesses risk competing primarily on cost.The home coffee market could become increasingly important as well. Consumers may still be willing to pay more for high-quality coffee while avoiding some of the additional cost associated with consuming it in cafés.The series closes with a simple but important idea: the future of coffee is not predetermined.Farmers, traders, roasters, café owners, technology companies, and consumers all influence what the industry becomes. Sustainability will depend on whether enough of those participants choose to build systems that can continue functioning economically, environmentally, and socially over the long term.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 5 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this final episode, Lee and Norbert look ahead and ask what coffee might actually look like over the next 20 years.Norbert is optimistic that coffee will still be here, but he expects the industry to change significantly. Climate pressure, shrinking suitable growing areas, new coffee varieties, changes in consumer behaviour, rising prices, technology, and different approaches to production will all shape what survives and what does not.From an agricultural perspective, Norbert discusses the pressure climate change is placing on coffee production, particularly Arabica. As temperatures rise, suitable growing areas may shift to higher elevations, where there is naturally less available land. At the same time, work on more climate-resilient varieties may help protect quality and production in the years ahead.The conversation also explores whether consumers may eventually drink less coffee but value it more. Norbert suggests that coffee could become a more deliberate experience rather than simply a caffeine delivery system, with consumers drinking fewer cups but being more willing to pay prices that support a sustainable supply chain.Lee and Norbert then turn to the rapid growth of experimental processing and fermentation. Norbert is cautious about treating these techniques as a universal solution. While controlled fermentation can create value, it can also introduce significant risk when producers lack the equipment, knowledge, or buyer relationships needed to manage the process consistently.They discuss why experimental processing may make more sense inside closely connected supply chains where roasters and producers share the risk, investment, product development, and responsibility for finding a market for the final coffee.The conversation also questions the idea that the future of coffee will simply become “hyper-specialty.” Norbert warns against assuming that because a small number of consumers will pay extraordinary prices, the wider market will follow. Highly exclusive coffee may continue to exist, but it is unlikely to represent the majority of the industry.Pricing is another major part of the discussion. Norbert argues that a sustainable future requires both higher prices for farmers and greater price stability. Rapid price swings make planning difficult across the supply chain, while continually pushing commodity prices lower fails to account for the environmental systems coffee production depends on.Technology will also continue to reshape coffee. Digital tools, AI, and the vast amounts of data collected over the past two decades may help businesses make better decisions and operate more efficiently. Hardware innovation may be more incremental, but increasingly automated equipment could change both cafés and the growing home coffee market.Lee and Norbert also discuss how cafés may continue to divide. Businesses offering distinctive quality, service, and experience may need to move further up in price, while more generic businesses risk competing primarily on cost.The home coffee market could become increasingly important as well. Consumers may still be willing to pay more for high-quality coffee while avoiding some of the additional cost associated with consuming it in cafés.The series closes with a simple but important idea: the future of coffee is not predetermined.Farmers, traders, roasters, café owners, technology companies, and consumers all influence what the industry becomes. Sustainability will depend on whether enough of those participants choose to build systems that can continue functioning economically, environmentally, and socially over the long term.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‍ ‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 4 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore what a sustainable coffee supply chain actually looks like in practice and why technology, data, and better visibility are becoming increasingly important to making that possible.Norbert explains how the coffee industry has changed dramatically over the past 20 years as digital tools, connected systems, and data collection have improved. Where businesses once relied heavily on spreadsheets, manual processes, and individual knowledge, they can now access much more detailed information about quality, inventory, roasting, pricing, sourcing, waste, and other parts of their operations.But having more data does not automatically make a business more sustainable.A central point in the conversation is that businesses need to measure what they are actually doing if they want to know whether change is happening. Norbert shares Cropster's own experience with B Corp certification and how the company discovered that good intentions were not enough. In some areas, they simply did not have the data to prove whether they were performing as well as they believed they were.That process forced them to measure more carefully, identify where assumptions did not match reality, and make better decisions.Lee and Norbert discuss how the same principle applies across coffee businesses. A roaster might measure inventory, consistency, loss, quality, and production. A café might discover that seemingly small amounts of coffee wasted during dialing-in translate into significant financial losses over time. A producer needs to understand who the customer is and what happens to the coffee further down the supply chain.The conversation also challenges the idea that businesses can remain isolated within one part of the industry. Sustainable systems require people to understand what happens beyond their immediate role, whether they are producing coffee, roasting it, manufacturing equipment, developing software, or operating cafés.Norbert explains that Cropster itself depends on this kind of cross-industry understanding. The company does not manufacture roasting or espresso machines, but it needs to understand how those machines work, how people use them, and where operational problems occur if its software is going to support those businesses effectively.Lee and Norbert also discuss why data alone is not enough. The real value comes from interpretation: understanding what the numbers mean for the specific business, its goals, its customers, its brand, and its sustainability priorities.Technology can help businesses identify patterns, reduce guesswork, and avoid being blindsided. Consultants can help interpret that information, and AI is increasingly capable of helping people make sense of complex reports and identify the areas that deserve closer attention.The goal is not to replace human judgment. It is to give businesses better information so that decisions become more deliberate and less reactive.At its core, Norbert argues that sustainability requires businesses to remain proactive. That means asking better questions of the data: are farmer prices sustainable? Is the business financially stable? Are wages livable? Is waste under control? Are suppliers reliable? Are the people working in the business able to remain invested in it?A sustainable coffee supply chain is not simply one that collects more information. It is one that understands what that information is saying and acts on it before problems become crises.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 4 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore what a sustainable coffee supply chain actually looks like in practice and why technology, data, and better visibility are becoming increasingly important to making that possible.Norbert explains how the coffee industry has changed dramatically over the past 20 years as digital tools, connected systems, and data collection have improved. Where businesses once relied heavily on spreadsheets, manual processes, and individual knowledge, they can now access much more detailed information about quality, inventory, roasting, pricing, sourcing, waste, and other parts of their operations.But having more data does not automatically make a business more sustainable.A central point in the conversation is that businesses need to measure what they are actually doing if they want to know whether change is happening. Norbert shares Cropster's own experience with B Corp certification and how the company discovered that good intentions were not enough. In some areas, they simply did not have the data to prove whether they were performing as well as they believed they were.That process forced them to measure more carefully, identify where assumptions did not match reality, and make better decisions.Lee and Norbert discuss how the same principle applies across coffee businesses. A roaster might measure inventory, consistency, loss, quality, and production. A café might discover that seemingly small amounts of coffee wasted during dialing-in translate into significant financial losses over time. A producer needs to understand who the customer is and what happens to the coffee further down the supply chain.The conversation also challenges the idea that businesses can remain isolated within one part of the industry. Sustainable systems require people to understand what happens beyond their immediate role, whether they are producing coffee, roasting it, manufacturing equipment, developing software, or operating cafés.Norbert explains that Cropster itself depends on this kind of cross-industry understanding. The company does not manufacture roasting or espresso machines, but it needs to understand how those machines work, how people use them, and where operational problems occur if its software is going to support those businesses effectively.Lee and Norbert also discuss why data alone is not enough. The real value comes from interpretation: understanding what the numbers mean for the specific business, its goals, its customers, its brand, and its sustainability priorities.Technology can help businesses identify patterns, reduce guesswork, and avoid being blindsided. Consultants can help interpret that information, and AI is increasingly capable of helping people make sense of complex reports and identify the areas that deserve closer attention.The goal is not to replace human judgment. It is to give businesses better information so that decisions become more deliberate and less reactive.At its core, Norbert argues that sustainability requires businesses to remain proactive. That means asking better questions of the data: are farmer prices sustainable? Is the business financially stable? Are wages livable? Is waste under control? Are suppliers reliable? Are the people working in the business able to remain invested in it?A sustainable coffee supply chain is not simply one that collects more information. It is one that understands what that information is saying and acts on it before problems become crises.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‍ ‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 3 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore the relationship between environmental sustainability and economic sustainability, and why coffee businesses cannot afford to treat them as separate conversations.Norbert defines environmental sustainability as creating production systems that can continue over the long term without depleting the soil, water, land, or wider ecosystem they depend on. That can involve regenerative agriculture, intercropping, recovery periods, and production models that leave the system in the same or a better condition than when production began.Economic sustainability works in much the same way. A business needs enough resources to continue operating, pay people, reinvest, adapt to difficult periods, and survive disruption without constantly running at the edge of failure.Lee and Norbert discuss what happens when those two forms of sustainability collide. Climate events, logistics disruptions, shipping delays, crop failures, and other external shocks can quickly become economic problems when cash is tied up, inventory is delayed, or businesses are forced to find replacement coffee at short notice.The conversation then turns to the C-market and the growing disconnect between commodity pricing and the actual cost of producing coffee sustainably. Norbert argues that the market does not adequately account for farmer economics or environmental realities, while many producers remain price takers despite carrying much of the production and climate risk.They also explore what happens when farmers are environmentally sustainable almost by necessity but remain economically unsustainable. If the price they receive does not cover the true cost of production and provide a viable return, the system only continues while those farmers have no better alternative.That creates a deeper long-term risk for coffee. If farming is no longer economically viable, producers may leave coffee altogether, sell their land, or move into other activities. Once that productive land leaves coffee, the supply base becomes smaller and more vulnerable.Lee and Norbert also discuss the role of direct trade, technology, and platforms that help producers and buyers connect more directly, improve transparency, and build supply relationships outside of traditional pricing structures.The episode closes with the central conclusion that environmental and economic sustainability have to work together. Environmental sustainability without economic viability becomes a project dependent on outside resources. Economic sustainability that destroys soil, water, farms, or supply relationships eventually removes the foundation the business depends on.Sustainability is not achieved by fixing one part of the system. It requires continually strengthening the whole ecosystem.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 3 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore the relationship between environmental sustainability and economic sustainability, and why coffee businesses cannot afford to treat them as separate conversations.Norbert defines environmental sustainability as creating production systems that can continue over the long term without depleting the soil, water, land, or wider ecosystem they depend on. That can involve regenerative agriculture, intercropping, recovery periods, and production models that leave the system in the same or a better condition than when production began.Economic sustainability works in much the same way. A business needs enough resources to continue operating, pay people, reinvest, adapt to difficult periods, and survive disruption without constantly running at the edge of failure.Lee and Norbert discuss what happens when those two forms of sustainability collide. Climate events, logistics disruptions, shipping delays, crop failures, and other external shocks can quickly become economic problems when cash is tied up, inventory is delayed, or businesses are forced to find replacement coffee at short notice.The conversation then turns to the C-market and the growing disconnect between commodity pricing and the actual cost of producing coffee sustainably. Norbert argues that the market does not adequately account for farmer economics or environmental realities, while many producers remain price takers despite carrying much of the production and climate risk.They also explore what happens when farmers are environmentally sustainable almost by necessity but remain economically unsustainable. If the price they receive does not cover the true cost of production and provide a viable return, the system only continues while those farmers have no better alternative.That creates a deeper long-term risk for coffee. If farming is no longer economically viable, producers may leave coffee altogether, sell their land, or move into other activities. Once that productive land leaves coffee, the supply base becomes smaller and more vulnerable.Lee and Norbert also discuss the role of direct trade, technology, and platforms that help producers and buyers connect more directly, improve transparency, and build supply relationships outside of traditional pricing structures.The episode closes with the central conclusion that environmental and economic sustainability have to work together. Environmental sustainability without economic viability becomes a project dependent on outside resources. Economic sustainability that destroys soil, water, farms, or supply relationships eventually removes the foundation the business depends on.Sustainability is not achieved by fixing one part of the system. It requires continually strengthening the whole ecosystem.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‍ ‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 2 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore where sustainability is most lacking across the coffee supply chain.Norbert starts with a blunt observation: in many places, the current system itself is evidence of unsustainability. Farmers often lack the income, economic power, and resilience needed to absorb shocks. Traders can fail when market volatility becomes too extreme. Roasters can struggle when coffee costs rise faster than their ability to adjust pricing. Meanwhile, environmental systems including soil, water, and land continue to deteriorate.The conversation looks at why these problems rarely have quick fixes. Coffee is an agricultural product built around long cycles, fragmented relationships, and global supply chains. Changing farming systems can take years. Rebuilding sourcing models, customer expectations, pricing, and internal business structures also takes time and resources.Lee and Norbert discuss how fragmentation makes sustainability harder, but also creates an opportunity. Different farmers, roasters, and supply-chain partners can experiment with better models without having to change the entire industry at once. The challenge is making successful ideas transferable so that they can be adopted by more businesses rather than remaining isolated examples.They also explore how business owners can identify unsustainable parts of their operations before they become a crisis. Norbert recommends looking at the business from all sides: economics, employees, supply chain, sourcing, external risks, and what happens when assumptions change.A major part of the conversation focuses on coffee businesses that were built around cheaper coffee and are now waiting for prices to fall back to where they used to be. Lee and Norbert challenge that approach and discuss why relying on the C-market as the main indicator of what coffee should cost may no longer reflect the realities of producing coffee sustainably.Norbert also explains why sustainability cannot exist in a silo. A business may protect its own margins for a period of time, but if the farmers, suppliers, environment, or other parts of the system it depends on become unsustainable, that eventually becomes a risk to the business itself.The episode closes with a practical recommendation for businesses wanting to assess where they stand: use frameworks such as B Corp as a way to ask better questions about the economic, environmental, workforce, and supply-chain impacts of the business, even if certification itself is not the goal.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by CoffeeListings.com by Map It Forward. The marketplace where the coffee world does business. Launching Sept 17th, 2026. Follow https://www.instagram.com/coffeelistings/ to stay updated.Episode DescriptionThis is part 2 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.In this episode, Lee and Norbert explore where sustainability is most lacking across the coffee supply chain.Norbert starts with a blunt observation: in many places, the current system itself is evidence of unsustainability. Farmers often lack the income, economic power, and resilience needed to absorb shocks. Traders can fail when market volatility becomes too extreme. Roasters can struggle when coffee costs rise faster than their ability to adjust pricing. Meanwhile, environmental systems including soil, water, and land continue to deteriorate.The conversation looks at why these problems rarely have quick fixes. Coffee is an agricultural product built around long cycles, fragmented relationships, and global supply chains. Changing farming systems can take years. Rebuilding sourcing models, customer expectations, pricing, and internal business structures also takes time and resources.Lee and Norbert discuss how fragmentation makes sustainability harder, but also creates an opportunity. Different farmers, roasters, and supply-chain partners can experiment with better models without having to change the entire industry at once. The challenge is making successful ideas transferable so that they can be adopted by more businesses rather than remaining isolated examples.They also explore how business owners can identify unsustainable parts of their operations before they become a crisis. Norbert recommends looking at the business from all sides: economics, employees, supply chain, sourcing, external risks, and what happens when assumptions change.A major part of the conversation focuses on coffee businesses that were built around cheaper coffee and are now waiting for prices to fall back to where they used to be. Lee and Norbert challenge that approach and discuss why relying on the C-market as the main indicator of what coffee should cost may no longer reflect the realities of producing coffee sustainably.Norbert also explains why sustainability cannot exist in a silo. A business may protect its own margins for a period of time, but if the farmers, suppliers, environment, or other parts of the system it depends on become unsustainable, that eventually becomes a risk to the business itself.The episode closes with a practical recommendation for businesses wanting to assess where they stand: use frameworks such as B Corp as a way to ask better questions about the economic, environmental, workforce, and supply-chain impacts of the business, even if certification itself is not the goal.Contact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‍ ‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green Coffee, Colombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world, farm to roastery, direct. New office now open in the UK.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523Episode DescriptionThis is part 1 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.Norbert returns to the podcast eight years after his first appearance on The Map It Forward Podcast in 2018. In this new series, Lee and Norbert are exploring what sustainable coffee supply chains actually look like, where the industry is falling short, and what needs to change if coffee is going to remain viable in the decades ahead.In this episode, the conversation starts with a basic but increasingly difficult question: what does sustainability in coffee actually mean?Norbert argues that sustainability cannot be reduced to carbon emissions, packaging, or environmental initiatives. It has to include the full ecosystem around a business, including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, the environment, and whether the decisions being made today allow everyone involved to continue operating into the future.Lee and Norbert also discuss the relationship between capitalism and sustainability, why economic sustainability has to remain part of the conversation, and what happens when shareholder return becomes the only measure that matters.The discussion moves across the coffee supply chain, from farmers and traders to roasters and consumers, and looks at the responsibility each participant carries. They also explore the risk involved in changing established sourcing and business practices, why sustainable change often needs to happen gradually, and why businesses need to be transparent about what they have and have not yet achieved.For roasters considering changes to sourcing, product strategy, or customer communication, Norbert's advice is practical: start somewhere, test the change, communicate honestly, avoid greenwashing, and stay with the process long enough for customers to understand why the change matters.This episode sets up the central question for the series: what would it actually take to build a coffee supply chain that can continue functioning for everyone involved?Norbert first appeared on The Map It Forward Podcast in Episode 28 in 2018: https://www.mapitforward.coffee/podcasts/the-map-it-forward-podcast-episode-28-with-norbert-niederhauserContact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green Coffee, Colombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world, farm to roastery, direct. New office now open in the UK.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523Episode DescriptionThis is part 1 of a new 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Norbert Niederhauser, co-founder and Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cropster.Norbert returns to the podcast eight years after his first appearance on The Map It Forward Podcast in 2018. In this new series, Lee and Norbert are exploring what sustainable coffee supply chains actually look like, where the industry is falling short, and what needs to change if coffee is going to remain viable in the decades ahead.In this episode, the conversation starts with a basic but increasingly difficult question: what does sustainability in coffee actually mean?Norbert argues that sustainability cannot be reduced to carbon emissions, packaging, or environmental initiatives. It has to include the full ecosystem around a business, including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, the environment, and whether the decisions being made today allow everyone involved to continue operating into the future.Lee and Norbert also discuss the relationship between capitalism and sustainability, why economic sustainability has to remain part of the conversation, and what happens when shareholder return becomes the only measure that matters.The discussion moves across the coffee supply chain, from farmers and traders to roasters and consumers, and looks at the responsibility each participant carries. They also explore the risk involved in changing established sourcing and business practices, why sustainable change often needs to happen gradually, and why businesses need to be transparent about what they have and have not yet achieved.For roasters considering changes to sourcing, product strategy, or customer communication, Norbert's advice is practical: start somewhere, test the change, communicate honestly, avoid greenwashing, and stay with the process long enough for customers to understand why the change matters.This episode sets up the central question for the series: what would it actually take to build a coffee supply chain that can continue functioning for everyone involved?Norbert first appeared on The Map It Forward Podcast in Episode 28 in 2018: https://www.mapitforward.coffee/podcasts/the-map-it-forward-podcast-episode-28-with-norbert-niederhauserContact Norbert Niederhauser and Cropster:Website: https://hubs.la/Q04w4bKG0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropster/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertniederhauser/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‘The Coffee Report': https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward‍ ‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

In this episode, host Emma Harrison, ASCL Business Leadership Specialist, is joined by Sophie Vipond, Director of External Affairs at the Climate Change Committee, and Paul Edmond, Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer at Heart Academies Trust, to discuss what climate change means for school and college estates and the practical steps leaders can take now.

In this Milken Global Conference episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Amanda Davies⁠, Chief R&D, Commercial, and Sustainability Officer at Mars Snacking. Amanda discusses the company's “soil to snack” approach, the importance of farmer-centered change, and how sustainability, sourcing, and innovation come together to create long-term impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Milken Global Conference episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Amanda Davies, Chief R&D, Commercial, and Sustainability Officer at Mars Snacking. Amanda discusses the company's “soil to snack” approach, the importance of farmer-centered change, and how sustainability, sourcing, and innovation come together to create long-term impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we explore how companies are leveraging AI and other technologies to address some of the world's most pressing water challenges even as a new threat is emerging for US water utilities in the form of cyberattacks.  We talk with Claudia Toussaint, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Xylem. Xylem is a major global water technology company that provides services to utility, industrial, commercial, and residential markets.  Claudia outlines the fundamental role water plays in the AI economy, from data center operations to semiconductor manufacturing and electricity generation. She explains how companies can accommodate growing AI demand while also reducing their water use and dependence.   Claudia also tells us how Xylem is working to address big water challenges, including climate change, an infrastructure investment gap and cybersecurity threats. As water utilities increasingly digitize their systems, she says most are not equipped to consistently defend themselves against the kind of cyberattacks that have recently hit water utilities across multiple US states.  "Part of becoming a really good, resilient and sustainable utility means that you manage all of your operational risks. And cybersecurity is an increasing and critical risk for our water utilities," Claudia says.  This episode is the latest installment in our CSO Insights podcast series, where we interview Chief Sustainability Officers around the world and across industries. Listen to other episodes in this series here.   Further reading and listening:    Rapid data center growth faces sustainability challenges: Increasing emissions and water stress | S&P Global  CSO Insights: The big blind spot software giant SAP sees in AI strategies | All Things Sustainable  Copyright ©2026 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER       By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.    Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).     This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

On this episode of the Pasco Podcast, we're taking you inside Pasco County's year‑round efforts to prepare for hurricane season and strengthen our long‑term flood resilience. Pasco County Administrator Mike Carballa sits down with our first-ever repeat guests to discuss what we've learned from recent storms and the major projects underway to reduce flooding and protect families across the county. Special guests: Andy Fossa | Director of Emergency Management Dr. Marc Bellas | Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

Less than 2% of Americans can put plastic film in their curbside recycling bin, according to The Recycling Partnership. Meanwhile, the country generates millions of pounds of bags, pallet wrap, bubble mailers, and dry cleaner sleeves every year that machinery at materials recovery facilities is designed to reject. The plastic film problem has been the recycling industry's white whale for three decades — too contaminated for most processors, too light for most economics. But more than 30 years ago, Trex Company, then a small operation in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, decided to build its supply chain around exactly this material. By the end of 2024, Trex had upcycled more than 5.5 billion pounds of waste plastic film into composite decking and had become one of the largest plastic film recyclers in North America. On this episode of Sustainability In Your Ear, Amy Fernandez, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer, and Zachary Lauer, Chief Operations Officer at Trex, discuss how the company designs an entire manufacturing process around feedstock variability, why Trex indexed its 2024 sustainability report to IFRS standards before any US regulator required it, and what has to happen for old Trex decks to become new Trex decks. Most manufacturers spend their engineering effort narrowing input tolerances. Trex went the other direction. Zach described thousands of recipes the production lines can run through, swapping between cleaner stretch film one day and heavily contaminated industrial trimmings the next. Artificial intelligence reads each feedstock stream in real time and adjusts extrusion temperatures and line speeds to keep the finished board within specification. In 2024, the company sourced over 1 billion pounds of reclaimed PE film and wood scrap, including 377 million pounds of waste plastic, through a national collection network of more than 10,000 retail drop-off locations and hundreds of school and community partners enrolled in its NexTrex program. The company is also preparing for the first generation of Trex decks, which are reaching replacement age, and its manufacturing lines can reabsorb the company's own boards. The recycling bottleneck is contractors pulling up old decks who don't want to sort screws from boards. Underneath all of it is a point worth lingering on: Trex's poly feedstock isn't priced off a barrel of crude, which means in a period of reshoring, tariff volatility, and oil-market disruption, recycled supply chains are structurally more stable than virgin ones, not less.To find out more about Trex and its sustainability work, visit trex.com. The 2024 Sustainability Report is available on the company's investor relations site.

Stanley 1913 has moved far beyond a single blockbuster product. Graham Nearn, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, PMI WW Brands, LLC (Stanley 1913), sits down with Jeremy Goldman to discuss how a brand with a century of history stays absolutely relevant in a trend-driven market. Inside the Episode: - The Credibility Ladder: Why every expansion must pass the four filters of quality, originality, invention, and mission to avoid overextending the brand. - Lifestyle Evolution: How the Vitalize collection and the new Clutch Bottle move the company beyond hydration and into everyday essentials. - Universal Truths: Adapting a global strategy to meet hyper-local needs, from car culture in the US to commute culture in Asia. - Circular Success: A look at the award-winning Take Back program that reclaims 96 percent of materials for the supply chain. - Predictive Learning: Using real-time social dialogue and data to inform the next move before the market catches up. Stop managing a blockbuster product. Start fueling the human experience.

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku featuring Gwinnett County's Sustainability Officer Mendie White as she shares insights on sustainability initiatives and upcoming events.Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air. 

Recorded: 3/6/26As spring is coming fast, it is time to start making our fertility management plans! In this episode, we dive into the P of N-P-K. Penn State soil fertility management specialist Dr. Charlie White and Chief Administrative & Sustainability Officer of Phospholutions, Stephen Levitsky, join us to discuss phosphorus management, selecting fertilizers, and new high-efficiency phosphorus fertilizer technology. Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Dwane Miller, Penn State ExtensionGuest(s): Dr. Charlie White, Stephan LevitskyLinks:Soil additive devised by Penn State researchers may cut farm phosphorus runoffManaging Phosphorus for Crop ProductionPhospholutionsPhoto credit: Charlie White, Penn StateSign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!

03 Feb 2026. It’s earnings season - and ADNOC Distribution has posted record net profit for 2025, up nearly 15.5%, driven by higher fuel volumes and a strong jump in non-fuel retail sales. We go through the numbers with the Chief Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability Officer. Plus, Topgolf is heading to Yas Island. Dubai Golf CEO Chris May explains why Abu Dhabi is betting big on the business of golf. And ahead of the World Governments Summit 2026, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out which themes are already shaping the global agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you get organisational buy-in for sustainable initiatives? In this episode, Nhung Kieu, Head of Sustainability at Vorwerk Group, and Michael Kroh, Fellow Materials Engineering and Sustainability Officer at Vorwerk Engineering, share how Vorwerk increased the use of recycled plastics in products such as Thermomix and Kobold vacuum cleaners. Based on Vorwerk's experience, we discuss how organisational support was built across engineering, procurement, and management. What you'll hear in this episode: • What drove Vorwerk to increase recycled content and position sustainability as part of the business strategy. • Which barriers had to be addressed, including quality perceptions, pricing constraints, and internal skepticism. • Which factors help to create both sustainability impact and economic value.  Listen now to get a practical perspective on how circular initiatives gain traction inside organisations by aligning technical feasibility with business and organisational realities. This episode is part of the “Recycled Plastics form Premium Brands” series, sponsored by HolyPoly.

Today we find out more about the Arlberg ski area in Tirol, Austria – focussing on St Anton and Lech – plus we look at the rise of the ‘Slow Skiing' movement. Austria for sponsoring The Ski Podcast and making this winter's episodes possible.  If this is your first time listening, you've already missed out on some great conversations about Tirol. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Nicole Feliciano, founder of Ski Moms.--------- Tirol in Austria sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means this winter we're are finding out more about some of the great destinations in Tirol, and how you can connect with the Austrian way of life: ‘Lebensgefühl' – that you'll find there. --------- SHOW NOTESNicole skied at Catamount in New England (2:00) Tim Hudson from Inspired Italy reported from the Dolomites, Italy (5:15) Jen Tsang from That's La Plagne reported from La Plagne (6:45) Floss Cockle, aka FreeFloFloss on YouTube, reported from Tignes (8:30) Next week's episode will be an interview with GB freestyle skier Kirsty Muir (10:15) Iain revealed in Episode 269 that he broke his scapula while skiing in St Anton (10:45) Find out more about the museum in St Anton (11:45) Yannick Rumler works for the St Anton Tourist Office Hannes Schneider founded the first ski school in the world (14:30) Find out about St Anton's annual race ‘The Weisse Rausche' (16:15) Gerhard Eichhorn is Sustainability Officer at the St. Anton Tourism Board (17:30) Iain travelled to St Anton by train (18:30) Lech is actually in the Vorarlberg region of Austria, but both resorts are part of the huge Arlberg ski area (21:30) Iain stayed in the family run Hotel Stafeli (22:15) The Stafeli is part of the ChangeMaker network of hotels Julia Fenneberg is from the Lech-Zurs tourist office (23:00) The annual ‘White Ring' race (24:30) Discover the amazing Lech Skyspace (26:30) Iain spoke with Angelika Kaufmann about avalanche blasting (28:00)~ Iain tried Kaiserschmarn at the Sennhutte in St Anton (34:00) He also has a superb Gröstl at the magnificent Verwallestube at the top of the Galzigbahn (34:30) In Episode 225 Nicole shared the results of your ‘Ski Moms Happiness Survey'(36:30) Earlier this year Nicole founded the ‘Slow Skiers Club' (36:45) Nicole's Instagram post launching the club went viral (38:30) Why does slow skiing matter? (39:00) Nicole conducted a survey to find out more (43:00) Listen to Episode 229  Kimberley Kay & Carol Porter discuss ‘The Fear Project' (46:00) Nicole spoke to Chemmy Alcott on her SkiMoms podcast The First Rule of Slow Skiers Club (49:00)FeedbackIf you've enjoyed this episode – or even if you didn't like it – I would love to know. You can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast.Judy Matthews: “Thank you for all your wonderful work, been really enjoying your pod.” Colin: “267 was another great episode: I've been considering a trip to Sauze and Livigno was already on my wish list”Chris Weer: “Thanks for the podcast. Wishing you a speedy recovery!”There are now 288 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up. If you'd like to get some insight on a particular destination or the latest kit, just go to theskipodcast.com, have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something you'll find interesting to listen to. if you'd like to help the podcast, there are three things you can do:     -          you can follow us, or subscribe, so you never miss an episode   -          you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a comment on Spotify   -          And, if you're booking ski hire this winter, don't forget that you can get an additional discount if you use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book at intersportrent.com or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied

On this episode of #ScotsinUs, we spotlight Historic Scotland, custodians of over 300 of Scotland's most iconic heritage sites. Camilla G Hellman is joined by Dorothy Hoskins, Head of Development at Historic Scotland, and Louise Kelly, Sustainability Officer. They discuss the goals and challenges of maintaining and managing three properties along the John Muir Way, Tantallon Castle, Edinbugh Castle and Antoine's Wall. Join us to learn more about the history and preservation efforts of these iconic sites.To learn more, visit https://www.historicenvironment.scot/

 "Your job isn't to know the answer. Your job is to ask all the right questions of where the business is going and…Don't be afraid…(Align) with people who could see the possibility of (your) experience…Take that stretch job and just remember you're in the room to ask different questions, and that's perfectly fine. So, take the stretch and then lean into your experience that allows you to have a different lens and a different perspective." Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workiva on Electric Ladies Podcast   When the economy feels tough or you feel like things are spiraling, it's a good time to remember that you have agency. You can control what you think about, focus on and even your emotions – yes, you can. This is one of our periodic career collage episodes with valuable reminders from five extraordinary women who were interviewed on Electric Ladies Podcast over the past year. Listen up and let us know what resonates with you, texting it to us @joanmichelson on social media. You'll hear advice from: ·       Ann Canela, Head of Niagara Cares and Director of Corporate Giving at Niagara Bottling, the largest bottler in the U.S. ·       Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer at software conglomerate Workiva. ·       Silvia Bastante de Unverhau, of LGT Private Bankers International, including on how women see and allocate their wealth. ·       Yvonne Burton, President of Burton Consulting International, focused on technology and international relations. ·       Page Motes, Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer at Hertz on the reinvention of the car rental business, including with a focus on sustainability. Read Joan's Forbes piece on Career Advice For Difficult Times, and more of her articles here.   Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance.   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review!   Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Twitter: @joanmichelson Facebook: Electric Ladies Podcast

In this episode Marc Kahn, Investec's Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Lindsay Hooper, CEO at CISL and guests Faustine Delasalle, CEO of the Mission Possible Partnership and Katie Fergusson, SVP, Studies and Development at Anglo American discuss what's it going to take to replace high carbon energy and resource-intensive systems with cleaner, greener and more efficient alternatives. The views in this podcast are those of the contributors, and don't necessarily represent those of CISL, the University of Cambridge, or Investec, and should not be taken as advice or a recommendation. Investec

COP30, now getting under way in Belem, Brazil, has been billed as “the implementation COP”, which means a focus on governments taking real steps to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. We will be examining all the key issues for government negotiators in the talks very soon. But for this show, we are looking at the role of business. At New York Climate Week in September, the discussion was all about how businesses are facing up to the challenges of meeting growing demand for energy while also curbing emissions. With the rise of AI and broader electrification trends driving up power demand in some places at rates not seen for decades, sustainability goals are under pressure. Will companies abandon them? Or are they just finding new ways to decarbonise while keeping things going? Two companies in very different industries but both focused on similar goals, are Prologis and Trane. First up, host Ed Crooks speaks to Susan Uthayakumar, Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer at Prologis. She explains how the world's largest logistics real estate company is turning its vast rooftop space into a decentralized power network. It is building on-site solar, storage, and microgrids to keep global supply chains resilient, while generating new revenue streams.Then, Holly Paeper, President of Commercial HVAC for the Americas at Trane, describes how cooling systems are becoming a cornerstone of sustainable infrastructure. From AI-driven optimisation to data centres that can heat Olympic swimming pools, Holly talks about ways to reinvent thermal systems to reduce energy waste, enable grid flexibility, and turn buildings into active contributors to their communities.For all the breaking news and insight from COP30, follow Energy Gang wherever you get your podcasts. Expect our top team of energy experts, plus leaders from the worlds of business, finance and policy, as we break down what you need to know from the opening week of the talks.Got power? At HiTHIUM, we make sure the answer is always YES. Ranked Top 2 globally in battery shipments for 2025.HiTHIUM delivers safe, reliable, and profitable energy solutions that keep the clean energy transition powering forward. Let green energy benefit all. Trusted worldwide. Built to last.Reach out and let's talk energy that works - for good!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Bill interviews Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Siemens, a global technology company focused on creating technology with purpose to add real value for customers.

In this episode, Bill interviews Susan Uthayakumar, Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer of Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate.

"Regardless of what's happening with kind of the ESG backlash conversation here, especially in the US, our other jurisdictions are coming hard and fast on regulatory…It doesn't matter what's happening in the broader ESG backlash …The other piece is, our corporate customers that have their own set of goals and expectations have absolutely not led up on us on wanting to see us continue to progress and move forward and drive change and help them drive change, because that is their expectation of us as a large scale supplier." Page Motes on Electric Ladies Podcast If you're thinking of renting a car on your next trip either for business or the holidays, you may think differently about which company to rent from and why after listening to this episode. As many companies that want to be environmentally sound and climate resilient twist due to a potential ESG backlash, Hertz is pushing full speed ahead on their commitments. Why? How? Listen to Page Motes, Chief Compliance & Sustainability Officer at Hertz explain in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. You'll hear about: ● How Hertz is expanding its fleet of EVs – and why demand for them is growing. ● What corporate sustainability reporting and compliance look like in this day of ESG pushback and A.I., especially in an industry being reinvented while they drive. ● Where the risks and opportunities are today in this industry at the intersection of the automotive and travel sectors. ● Plus, career advice, such as: "I think a lot of times people in their mid-career have a very specific idea of this ladder that they have and this path specific to either the next job they want or if they want to be in an impact job. That impact job looks like X. And what I have learned is that there are lots of different types of jobs that make a direct difference, and there's a lot of different types of jobs that can drive impact. And so kind of the first thing is open the aperture and have lots of conversations with a lot of different kinds of groups. …Shadow, (ask) do you need help with that project? Experience what it is for a little bit, get a taste of it. Maybe you won't like it. Maybe you will love it, and then plant seeds early." Page Motes on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like: · Business Leaders Bridging The Gap – Women business leaders from The Earth Day Women's Summit on the unique role of business in addressing the climate crisis. · Leveraging AI For Sustainability – with Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workiva, software company · How GM Is Going All Electric – with General Motors Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen. · Reducing IT's Carbon Footprint – with HPE Chief Sustainability Officer Monica Batchelder. · How Businesses Unlock Value With Sustainability – with Kristen Sullivan, Audit Partner and head of Deloitte's Sustainability practice Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

What does it take to decarbonize a global supply chain in banking? As emissions reporting grows more complex and sustainability standards tighten, financial services leaders are redefining their supplier engagement strategies to meet ambitious climate targets. Tune in as experts uncover how purpose-driven innovation, AI, and supplier collaboration are enabling banks to build resilient supply chains and drive progress on net zero goals.  Featured experts Jenny Pickett, Head of Sustainability for North America, Lloyds BankFaith Taylor, SVP & Global Citizenship and Sustainability Officer, Kyndryl 

Kim Marotta is the Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer and Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at Suntory Global Spirits, a global premium spirits leader with iconic brands including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Hibiki. Kim spearheads the company's development and implementation of long-term sustainability initiatives through its Proof Positive strategy, ensuring a comprehensive approach across the entire value chain. Kim also plays a crucial role in integrating risk management into the company's core strategies to drive growth and enhance organizational resilience. Before joining Suntory Global Spirits, Kim spent nearly two decades with Molson Coors Beverage Company and its predecessor companies, where she served as Global Senior Director of Sustainability and ERM. Kim holds degrees from Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. After completing law school, she served as The Deputy State Public Defender and an adjunct law professor at Marquette University Law School. Kim currently serves on the boards of Maker's Mark Distillery and Marquette University National Alumni Association. Kim also served on the Keurig-Dr. Pepper advisory board and was appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin to the Great Lakes Protection Fund. Recognized as a leader in sustainability, Kim has been named among Crain's Notable Leaders in Sustainability, Assent's Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders, and Triple Pundit's Top 35 Female CSR Leaders. She is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in media outlets such as Fortune, The Guardian, the Economist, Reuters, Cheddar News, and CNBC. Additionally, she has been an invited lecturer at the University of Chicago, the University of North Carolina, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Marquette University. Kim Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Integration of sustainability and risk management: Suntory Global Spirits' Proof Positive strategy Achieving water reduction goals using employee incentives  Suntory's supplier engagement program Scaling regenerative agriculture Listen as Kim Marotta shares insights from her two-decade-long career in sustainability, particularly within the alcohol industry, and discusses her unique path from public defense into corporate sustainability leadership. She provides an overview of Suntory Global Spirits' global operations and explains how Japanese cultural values influence the company's holistic and long-term approach to sustainability. Kim delves into the development and execution of the company's Proof Positive sustainability strategy, touching on key areas such as water conservation, carbon and energy reductions, sustainable sourcing, and regenerative agriculture. She highlights how Suntory has achieved a 50% reduction in water use per unit and is pushing ambitious climate targets, including engaging suppliers in emissions reductions. Kim also discusses the integration of sustainability and risk management, the importance of tying employee incentives to progress on sustainability goals, and the collaborative, metrics-driven process behind supporting suppliers and farmers in adopting sustainable practices. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the need for cultural commitment, stakeholder engagement, and continual innovation to make meaningful, measurable progress in the industry.  

Tone Lanzillo talks about the efforts to reinstate the position of a full-time sustainability officer for the City of Duluth

Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.orgIn this episode of Thought Behind Things, we're joined by Jawwad Hasan, CEO & co-founder of Agrilift, and Salar Malik, Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer at FFC. Together, they unpack how corporate partnerships are attempting to transform Pakistan's outdated agriculture sector through farmer-friendly technology, data, and modern infrastructure.We dive into:Why Pakistan's agriculture is so inefficientHow timely data insights are reshaping farming practicesThe Agrilift x FFC partnership modelWhat's next for this partnershipWhy agri startups often leave Pakistan to scale globallySocials:TBT's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/⁠⁠⁠TBT's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamil⁠⁠⁠TBT's Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthings⁠⁠⁠TBT Clips: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclips⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠Jawwad's LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jawwad-hasan⁠Salar's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/salar-malik/⁠Endeavor's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-pakistan⁠⁠Credits:Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiAssociate Producer: Saad ShehryarPublisher: Talha ShaikhEditor: Jawad Sajid

What does a ‘just transition' really mean in practice? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Absa Group discusses the link between sustainability and long-term value creation, how they are measuring social impact and the current challenges facing sustainable finance in Africa. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:49) - Why sustainability is embedded in ABSA's corporate strategy(00:04:40) - Making social and business sense(00:07:47) - Shareholder reception(00:09:11) - Measuring social impact on the ground(00:11:20) - What does a 'just transition' look like?(00:13:45) - Unpacking ABSA's decision to opt out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance(00:15:39) - Three critical sustainable finance challenges in Africa(00:17:24) - Infrastructure gaps and energy poverty(00:19:11) - Policy(00:21:41) - ABSA's vision for 2030

This week, Tee is excited to welcome Janna Starr to discuss reducing your environmental footprint at home and in the garden. Janna is a sustainability-focused project manager at the US Green Building Council (USGBC), where she supports impactful initiatives like LEED v5, platform enhancements, and portfolio-level performance tools.   Janna shares her journey into sustainability, beginning with her nonprofit work and evolving through her unique experiences in New York City, along with her time as the Events Manager and Sustainability Officer at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. In this chat, Janna emphasizes the importance of adopting sustainable practices like composting, buying used items, and planting native plants to support local biodiversity.  Janna provides practical tips for parents and homeowners looking to implement eco-friendly habits and reduce waste. Tune in for insightful advice on living sustainably, managing waste, and creating a greener future. Connect with Janna:  LinkedIn Instagram NRDC Report on Micoplastics   Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air   The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook   Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon   Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868   For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868   DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.   Produced By: Social Chameleon

Judith, Managing Board Member and Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Siemens, shares in this episode why purpose matters deeply to her - both personally and professionally. For her, AI is not just about efficiency but about improving lives and driving sustainable impact. She offers insights into how Siemens applies industrial AI to detect water leaks, reduce energy consumption, and drive meaningful impact - but also why technology alone isn't enough. With a strong people-first mindset, Judith reflects on the cultural shift AI requires, and why psychological safety, continuous learning, and human connection are paramount to successful digital transformation. Find out how Judith defines leadership in the AI era - rooted in kindness, courage, and curiosity - and how we bring “Technology with Purpose” to life every day at Siemens.

This week, Sali is joined by LaFawn Davis, the Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Indeed. Her work leading culture, diversity, and inclusion at major tech companies—including Google, Yahoo, PayPal, eBay, and Twilio—spans over a decade. In addition to her incredible leadership, LaFawn is a STAR, otherwise known as a professional who's Skilled Through Alternative Routes. She's an advocate for skills-based hiring and is herself an esteemed C-suite executive who didn't complete college.LaFawn's career story has not been linear, and is truly inspiring. She also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating the many challenges facing the modern workforce. In this episode, she shares:the struggle to get a job interview without having a college degree.how she became a leader at some of the biggest tech companies in the world.what more employers need to understand about hiring for longevity.why it may be late to start thinking about how to use AI at work, and what you can do about it right now.On LaFawn: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Park TrouserWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women's clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women's progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

We welcome back Rob to the podcast, who shares his journey from Chief People Officer at Nando's to a purpose-driven scale-up focused on transforming the global food system. He explains how a passion for environmental issues led him to a role that brings people and sustainability together.  Rob talks about building the people function from scratch and explains how autonomy, mastery and purpose drive team commitment and rapid growth. Cecilia and Rob explore how HR leaders can embed sustainability by focusing on influence and change leadership, not technical expertise.  Reflecting on food poverty and economic insecurity, Rob shows how sustainability and social equity are now central to HR's role. He offers encouragement for HR professionals starting their sustainability journey, reminding them it's a change programme they are well placed to lead.  Rob's final message is a powerful call to protect progress and keep pushing forward - a hopeful reminder of the transformative power HR leaders hold to shape a better future.  Now's Your Chance! Ask your question to 5 of the world's leading CHROs – 200th special episode Exciting news – we're turning the mic over to you – we want you in the spotlight! To mark the upcoming 200th episode of this podcast, we're inviting your questions to 5 visionary CHROs who are redefining the future of HR on a global scale. Have you got a burning question about the biggest trends, toughest challenges, or boldest HR ideas? Now's your chance to ask:  Dannii Portsmouth, Chief People Officer at Pepsico Europe Elaine Grell, Chief People Officer at Ogilvy Elly Tomlins, Chief People Officer at Easyjet plc Loren Schuster, Chief People Officer at The LEGO Group Natalia Wallenberg, CHRO at Ahold Delhaize Five pioneering CHROs ready to receive your question.  Click on this link to send yours in today and it could be featured (with a shout-out to you on air of course!) https://www.upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-podcast-200th-episode Plus, by way of thanks, you'll be entered into our exclusive prize draw to win one of three tickets to How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! Each worth £495 - our sell out conference this year is on 12 November, London. (T&Cs apply). Be part of this trailblazing episode and landmark celebration – and supercharge the power of HR! This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I spoke with Laura Miranda Perez, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Oxford PV, about one of the most important developments in solar tech today: perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.We unpacked how Oxford PV's approach improves solar panel efficiency from the typical 20–22% to over 30%, and why that matters not just for land use, but also for grid capacity, system costs, and the speed of global decarbonisation. Laura also explained how tandem cells work, why silicon has hit a performance ceiling, and how perovskite offers a new path forward.We dug into the real-world implications:Why higher efficiency panels lower the cost of electricity, not just hardwareHow tandem solar can reduce emissions by 20% or more, even compared to conventional solarWhat's holding Europe back in solar manufacturing, despite strong deployment figuresWhy utilities, not just residential customers, are driving early demand for Oxford PV's techLaura also addressed common misconceptions about solar, including whether it works in cloudy weather and the overblown concerns about solar panel waste.If you're working in clean energy, manufacturing, or just curious about where solar is headed, this is a must-listen conversation.

Are you the kind of traveler who believes that true luxury is found not in golden bathtubs but in untouched beaches and close encounters with wildlife? Do you seek travel experiences that allow you to contribute positively to the destinations you visit? In the latest episode of our podcast, we had a fascinating discussion with Nicole Robinson, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer of andBeyond, about how travelers can leave a positive impact on the planet.In this episode, we explore the ethos of andBeyond, a company that has been a leader in sustainable travel for 30 years. Nicole shared insights into how true, sustainable, and impactful travel can be achieved in some of the world's wildest places, such as Africa, Asia, South America, and Antarctica. With a commitment to making the world a better place, And Beyond offers travelers a chance to make remarkable contributions to conservation efforts while experiencing luxury travel.Travelers often view luxury and eco-friendliness as incompatible, but andBeyond challenges this narrative. By offering sophisticated accommodations in remote and stunning locations, the company demonstrates how luxurious experiences can coexist with responsible tourism. From personalized lodges to expedition yachts, And Beyond curates experiences that connect travelers with the world's natural beauty.As travelers, the choices we make can have a huge impact on the places we visit. And Beyond exemplifies how the tourism industry can operate responsibly and sustainably. By choosing to travel with partners who value the planet's wellbeing, we contribute to the preservation of the world's magnificent cultural and natural heritage.In our fast-paced world, taking the time to understand the impact of our travel choices is crucial. andBeyond provides an enlightening way to achieve this balance, offering both luxury and sustainability in equal measure, and inviting us all to explore and safeguard our planet's precious resources.We talk about:00:00 Introduction02:51 Nicole's Journey: From Accountant to Sustainability Advocate07:29 The Origins and Ethos of &Beyond14:01 Balancing Luxury and Sustainability19:50 Community and Conservation Initiatives29:34 Guest Loyalty and Return Rates30:33 Expanding Beyond Africa: New Destinations32:01 The Importance of Design and Sense of Place33:32 Antarctica and Chile: A Personal Adventure34:23 Conservation Efforts with Chris Tompkins40:02 Bhutan: A Unique Destination44:02 Upcoming Lodges and Experiences47:31 Sustainable Travel Tips49:08 Rapid Fire QuestionsConnect with Nicole & andBeyondNicole's Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-robinson-za/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq8oWxMYECKiPWAtvr9u1eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andbeyondtravel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andBeyondTravel https://www.andbeyond.com/ Connect with KellyFollow the Podcast on IG: http://www.instagram.com/transformwithtravel Follow Kelly Tolliday on IG:

Stendert Krommendam is the chief people and sustainability officer at Ecotone, a leading private equity–backed company in Europe for organic, vegetarian, healthy and fair-trade food. Krommendam, who has built a dynamic career at the intersection of people, sustainability, and business, was formerly an HR leader in Unilever and Ahold Delhaize. In this interview, he discusses his new leadership model that embeds sustainability and systems thinking as core leadership qualities, describing what healthy leadership means in the context of Ecotone's mission of biodiversity. He also shares the leadership qualities he believes are critical for balancing performance, purpose, and sustainability; how he fosters a purpose-driven culture; and his perspective on the balance between long-term sustainability commitments and the growth and profitability expectations that are typical in a PE environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to prepare for and respond to flooding in Charles County with this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare! Join hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Division and Wade Haubert, Emergency Management, along with Beth Groth, Climate Resilience & Sustainability Officer, as they discuss flood risks, emergency response, and ways to protect your home and community. Discover tools like the MyCoast app, floodplain maps, and preparedness tips to stay safe during heavy rains and rising waters. Turn around, don't drown—stay informed and stay safe! https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/nuisance-and-urban-floodinghttps://www.ready.gov/floodshttps://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.htmlhttps://www.fema.gov/flood-mapshttps://mycoast.org/mdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz-dW9FvJAhttps://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/report-a-structureThanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We're also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

 Marissa Jarrett is currently the Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7 Eleven. She's also a two-time graduate from the McCombs School of Business, obtaining both a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Marketing. She also received a BA in Spanish.   Among her many accolades and roles, she is currently a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the McCombs School of Business. She is also a member of the Executive Committee for the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Dallas Museum of Art. In this lively conversation, host Firdous Khezrian speaks with Marissa talk about her upbringing, her approach to innovation and creativity, and the lessons she's learned as a student of both UT and of life. 

 What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative intelligence to community health and resilience building? Explore questions, ideas, and trends likely to affect business and society over the next decade. Let these ideas serve as a springboard for structured speculation about emerging issues and the next ten years.Join Exelon leaders Sunny Elebua, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, and Jeanne Jones '01, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for a discussion how leaders in the energy industry are looking to innovation to stay ahead of future threats to energy transmission and distribution to their millions of customers across the country.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

In this episode, Erica Brinker, Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer at Chaberton Energy and board member of the Coalition for Community Solar Access, shares her unique career journey and insights into the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:Erica's early roles in the fashion and luxury goods industry, followed by her transition to healthcare technology, aerospace, and eventually renewable energy, reflecting her customer-centric approach throughout.Navigating the challenges in renewable energy including the complexities of stakeholder engagement, from landowners to policymakers, and the importance of understanding diverse priorities to drive successful projects.How Chaberton prioritizes markets, balances risks, and integrates policy insights to develop high-quality solar solutions tailored to different stakeholder needs.Erica's work with the Coalition for Community Solar Access and reflections on how industry collaboration drives impactful policy changes at state and federal levels.Check out Chaberton Energy at https://www.chaberton.com/.Tune in now for an insightful conversation about shaping the future of clean energy!Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

Dr. Chris Killian is Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer for Eastman's global technology, innovation, and sustainability organizations. Chris leads Eastman's innovation-driven growth strategy to deliver sustainable material solutions to customer and societal needs. Prior to his current position, Chris served as senior vice president and chief technology officer.Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He joined Eastman in 1996 as a research chemist. During his career at Eastman, he has held various technology and business leadership positions, including director of polymers technology, director of the Tritan™ growth platform, and vice president of Advanced Materials technology.In this conversation with Dave Young, the Global Leader of the BCG Henderson Institute's Center for Climate & Sustainability, Chris shares Eastman's journey in pioneering technologies like molecular recycling and bio-based polymers, offering insights into how the company has built a “better circle” by integrating circular economy principles into its core operations. The discussion highlights Eastman's principles-based approach to innovation, where high environmental and societal standards are seamlessly aligned with business performance. From creating sustainable supply chains to addressing global challenges in material science, Chris provides an inspiring blueprint for how businesses can leverage innovation to drive growth, deliver value, and create a more sustainable future.

Social impact programs not only contribute to societal and environmental well-being but also provide tangible business benefits, making them a vital component of corporate strategies. What does it truly mean to be a purpose-driven company in the tech industry? And how can companies harness technology innovations and strategic partnerships to address global, social challenges while driving business value?In this episode, our experts explore how technology is transforming corporate ESG programs, highlighting how it creates a synergy between social impact and business growth, all while keeping people at the core of their mission.Featured expertsFred (Wen Jie) Tan, Head of Social Impact, Hewlett Packard EnterpriseFaith Taylor, Global Citizenship and Sustainability Officer, Kyndryl

In today's episode, we're joined by Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion, and Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts International, whose inspiring career journey has taken her from the iconic United Nations headquarters in New York to the vibrant world of Las Vegas hospitality. Jyoti's path is anything but typical—starting as a journalism student surrounded by international diplomats, she eventually found her way into the hospitality industry, where she now leads MGM's initiatives in human resources, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.Whether you're a hospitality professional or simply someone interested in the stories that define our industry, Jyoti's journey offers profound lessons on the human side of hospitality, leadership, and the power of connecting with people from all walks of life.Listen to how Jyoti's unique background shapes her work at MGM Resorts and inspires her mission to make every moment count.Send Josiah a textA few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Can sustainability be both a practical goal and a source of inspiration? In this episode, Hannah Jones, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Nike and now CEO of The Earthshot Prize, discusses her remarkable journey from corporate responsibility to leading a global initiative dedicated to healing our planet. Hosted by Rose Claverie, this conversation uncovers how Hannah's current role offers her the unique opportunity to be fully at the service of Earth, turning challenges into impactful solutions for the future.[3:00] : Start if the interview with Hannah. She introduces the Eartshot Prize, created by Prince William, who wanted to scale solutions regarding the environment. [5:30] : A name and a concept inspired by the Moonshot of President Kennedy in the 1960s. We can fix the planet.[7:43] : What tools are Hannah and the Earthshot Prize using to search for solutions in every part of the world? [11:24] : Hannah shares some concrete examples: some people replacing plastic packaging with seaweed. [16:38] : What are the top priorities to save the planet?[19:39] : What happens to the Eartshot prize winners? [25:00] : How did Hannah get interested in sustainability in the first place? She became Nike's first chief Sustainability Officer.[35:00] : Harvest of the day : When did Hannah feel radically connected as a child?You can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updatesand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamMusic by ChambordArtwork : Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThe founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel.