Podcasts about sustainability program

Annual urban inflation recorded 24.0% in January 2025 compared with 24.1% in December 2024. Annual core inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 22.6% in January 2025 compared with 23.2% in December 2024. Spanish hospitality group Barceló is in negotiations to acquire and participate in several projects in Egypt, CEO Raúl González said in a meeting with Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib during his time in Spain, according to a statement. Egypt's foreign debt inched up 1.5% q-o-q to USD 155.2 bn during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, up from the USD 152.9 bn recorded at the end of FY 2023-24, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, revealed that the Executive Board is expected to approve the disbursement of additional financing to Egypt worth USD 1.3 billion, within the Resilience and Sustainability Program, to enhance the Egyptian economy's ability to confront shocks.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives approved yesterday an agreement for a soft loan worth CNY 1.5 billion, to implement the third phase of the railway project - Tenth of RamadanMitsubishi Corporation is looking into opportunities to produce its models in Egypt in the coming period. The Russian company Lukoil has agreed with the Ministry of Petroleum and the South Valley Holding Company to obtain the rights to exploit the “South Valley El-Sahl” petroleum concession west of the Gulf of Suez.HRHO announces appointing Khaled Al-Suwailem as their new Chairman for its Saudi subsidiary. BTFH's subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring signed a EGP4 bn syndicated leasing term sheet with Al Qalaa Al Hamraa to fund the construction of Al Ahly Club's stadium and sports city in Sheikh Zayed. DCHC stated in an EGX release that it wants to raise its authorized capital to EGP 1.5 billion, up from EGP 400 million, and increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.1 billion, up from EGP 200 million.Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie expects traffic in the suez canal to gradually normalize by late March and fully recover by mid-year, provided that the ceasefire in Gaza holds and the second phase of the truce goes through. NIPH submitted a request to the EGX for increasing its issued and paid-up capital from EGP101 million to EGP 300 million, with an increase of EGP198.75 million, to be distributed on 19.87 million shares with a par value of EGP10/share. 

Cotopaxi's VP of Impact and Sustainability, Annie Agle, joins the show to pull back the curtain on how the company uses its people, products, and capital for good.

The sudden collapse of carbon sinks is scaring the pants off some climate scientists and could rapidly accelerate global heating and lead to widespread ecosystem collapse. Is the news really as bad as it sounds? Barry Keim, Director of the Environmental Health, Climate, and Sustainability Program at the LSU-Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, joins guest host Ian Hoch to talk about it.

This hour, guest host Ian Hoch speaks with Barry Keim, Director of the Environmental Health, Climate, and Sustainability Program at the LSU-Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, about the sudden collapse of carbon. 

On today's show, guest host Ian Hoch talks about the Taylor Swift Effect in New Orleans, Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, and the sudden collapse of carbon in the atmosphere. Ian speaks with: Julia Delois, Creative Director of Raising Hell Events, Chris Champange, author of "Secret Louisiana," and Barry Keim, Director of the Environmental Health, Climate, and Sustainability Program at the LSU-Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

In this In Focus episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime, talks with Ahmad Abdulaziz Sindi, General Manager of the Transportation Sector at the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP). They discuss the upcoming Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress, the role of OSP in promoting sustainable hydrocarbon utilisation, and the key initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability in maritime.Learn more about:An overview of the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP)The key initiatives and objectives of the OSPEnvironmental sustainability challenges in maritime industryRole of oil in maritime sustainabilityTechnologies for improving fuel oil efficiencyA regional focus on fuel efficiencyThe future Goals of OSP in shipping and maritimeListen to the episode now to get the full picture

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Cref. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, Dr. Lindsey Butler, Vice President of Sustainability at Cref, shares valuable insights on demystifying sustainability. Whether you're just starting your organization's sustainable journey or well along the path, this discussion is a must-listen. Topics covered include: 01:44 Destined for a sustainable career13:18 Sustainability differentiators18:52 What is sustainability29:32 Getting sustainable wins37:04 Avoid these misstepsAs always, thank you for listening. Check us out at https://cref.comOr send an email to pmartin@cref.com

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disruptive growth and profitability through marketplace, dropship, and retail media. For more, visit mirakl.comHere are today's top headlines:Amazon has rolled out its generative AI assistant, Rufus, to all U.S. customers, expanding beyond beta testing. According to Sensor Tower, Walmart's retail media network generated 11 billion impressions in Q1, surpassing competitors like Target. Lego has launched a Supplier Sustainability Program to reduce its carbon footprint across its supply chain.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Many hospitals and health systems have aging infrastructure, which presents challenges as the industry invests in environmental sustainability initiatives. In order to effectively establish a sustainability program, it's essential for healthcare leaders to critically evaluate their facilities portfolio. Mark Kenneday, director of market strategy and development for healthcare at Gordian, lays out how to successfully build a sustainability program at healthcare organizations, including key considerations to make when considering facilities investments.

In this week's WAB podcast, we're joined by three special guests: Grade 9 student Mia, and Grade 10 student Sam, along with their teacher James Lindop. Together, they shared insights about our new Global Crisis and Sustainability subject as an alternate stream to I&S in Grades 9 and 10. James highlighted the new Global Crisis and Sustainability program, also known as GCNS, "showed a different way of thinking" to students and emphasized the importance of proactive inquiry and skill development. He provided an example of how he focuses on the connection between hazards and climate change while his colleague, Rob Clark, emphasizes mitigation strategies. Although they teach different aspects of Climate Change, their combined efforts provide students with a comprehensive understanding of complex global issues.   Grade 9 student Mia shared her journey of choosing GCNS after attending an informative introductory session at the end of Grade 8. She said she enjoyed the freedom and flexibility it offers. Mia believes that when students are genuinely interested in a topic, they have the opportunity to learn and absorb information more effectively. Sam, a Grade 10 student, expressed his enthusiasm for the creative activities in the GCNS course, such as conducting different research and creating maps. He liked the course's student-centered approach, stating that it allows individuals to pursue their interests. Sam particularly enjoys mapping and reveals his consideration of making Geography one of his high-level DP courses. For more insights into WAB's Global Crisis and Sustainability program and to hear more student learning stories, please tune in to this episode! 

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On today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Jennifer Singh, the Sustainability Catalyst at ATDC. Jen has more than 15 years of experience in building and scaling innovative businesses at both startups and large corporations. She brings that experience to ATDC by supporting early-stage companies at the forefront of solving our climate and environmental challenges. Jen and Nathan discuss her role as a Sustainability Catalyst in supporting startups, the importance of meaningful connections, the evolving narrative of sustainability as a business imperative, and the positive impact of climate-conscious practices on both the environment and profitability. Stay tuned as we explore the transformative power of technology and collaboration in shaping a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about ATDC's Sustainability Program https://atdc.org/industry-programs/sustainability/ Subscribe to ATDC's Mailing List https://atdcsustainability.substack.com/  Follow Jennifer Singh on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifersingh2/   CREDITS Theme Music

On today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Jennifer Singh, the Sustainability Catalyst at ATDC. Jen has more than 15 years of experience in building and scaling innovative businesses at both startups and large corporations. She brings that experience to ATDC by supporting early-stage companies at the forefront of solving our climate and environmental challenges. Jen and Nathan discuss her role as a Sustainability Catalyst in supporting startups, the importance of meaningful connections, the evolving narrative of sustainability as a business imperative, and the positive impact of climate-conscious practices on both the environment and profitability. Stay tuned as we explore the transformative power of technology and collaboration in shaping a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about ATDC's Sustainability Program https://atdc.org/industry-programs/sustainability/ Subscribe to ATDC's Mailing List https://atdcsustainability.substack.com/  Follow Jennifer Singh on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifersingh2/   CREDITS Theme Music

Mike Sertle, manager of conservation programs, and Sara Burns, water program specialist, join Dr. Mike Brasher to share the exciting story of how DU is growing conservation through innovative partnerships around the many benefits of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. From water quality to flood water retention and coastal resiliency, DU's new work in Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions is attracting more partners, funding sources, and ideas to our waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Here at PHL and PNE, we believe in the importance of addressing sustainability and incorporating it into our daily practices at the airport. Joining Atif Said in this episode to highlight some of our amazing programs, efforts and implementation is PHL's Sustainability Manager, Jessica Noon. To learn more about our Sustainability Program, please visit phl.org

This episode is brought to you by N2N's Illuminate App, The iPaaS for Higher Education. Learn more at https://illuminateapp.com/web/higher-education/Subscribe and listen to more episodes at https://illuminatedpodcast.orgContact Dr. Kyra N KrakosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyra-krakos-8336798/Plants, Pollinators and People: A Love Story TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xGDSikwJj8Learn more about Maryville University Sustainability program : https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/sustainability/ 

On this episode of Everything About Hydrogen, we have Daria Nochevnik, the Director of Policy and Partnerships for Hydrogen Council. About Hydrogen Council:The Hydrogen Council is a global coalition representing over 140 industrial leaders in hydrogen around the world committed to accelerating the transition to net-zero in line with the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement. The Hydrogen Council membership comprises leading companies that provide hydrogen technologies across the entire hydrogen value chain, as well as some of the largest international investors. The Council has unique industry data on hydrogen projects across geographies. They deliver in-depth analysis and insights on the state of the global hydrogen industry and facilitate the development of international sustainability and safety standards for hydrogen technologies. They cooperate closely with their International Partners, in particular the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency.Daria NochevnikDaria has spent the last decade working in energy and climate policy and regulatory affairs presently as the Director for Policy and Partnerships with the Hydrogen Council. Daria covers hydrogen policy and sustainability, as well as partnerships with global intergovernmental organisations, including the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), and international initiatives such as COP and G7.Prior to joining the Council, Daria held strategic advisory roles in the sector working with policymakers and industry on the enabling regulatory frameworks for hydrogen, energy market regulation, as well as carbon pricing mechanisms and certification systems. In the past decade she worked with the European Federation of Energy Traders where she led Carbon Neutrality Strategy working on the evolution of wholesale energy and carbon market design in the EU.Sustainability is a key priority and focus area for Daria and the Council. Hydrogen Council has a dedicated Sustainability Program supporting the development of global standards for hydrogen, certification schemes, Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) dimensions of hydrogen & ESG reporting and disclosure frameworks. The Sustainability Program is currently developing an SDG roadmap for the hydrogen economy to identify best practices and pathways for unlocking the SDG benefits that hydrogen can create for both developing and developed countries. ----Links:Website: www.hydrogencouncil.Com

The controversy surrounding whether to collect urine cultures and which empiric treatment to prescribe in patients with uncomplicated UTI has left many clinicians unsure of the right approach. In this the first episode of a podcast series, we'll discuss the definition of clinical cure and dive into the evidence behind grey areas in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated UTI. Disclaimers: This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional. The content and views expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or position of Pri-Med. This program is limited to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) only. GSK complies with all state and federal laws including transparent reporting and disclosure of payments and transfers of value to HCPs.   References: Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al.; Infectious Diseases Society of America; European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103- e120. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq2572. Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963 Houlbar M, Meng L. SHC Clinical Pathway: Inpatient Management of Urinary Tract Infections – Adult Patients. Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program. November 2017. https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/bugsanddrugs/documents/c linicalpathways/SHC-UTI-Inpatient-Guideline.pdf. Accessed November 30, 2022. Hooton TM, Gupta K. Acute simple cystitis in women. UpToDate. Updated March 15, 2021. Accessed November 9, 2022. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-simple-cystitis-in-women Colgan R, Williams M. Diagnosis and treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis. Am Fam Physician. 2011;84(7):771-776. Shafrin J, Marijam A, Joshi AV, et al. Impact of suboptimal or inappropriate treatment on healthcare resource use and cost among patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection: an analysis of integrated delivery network electronic health records. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2022;11(1):133. Published 2022 Nov 4. doi:10.1186/s13756-022-01170-3 Daneman N, Chateau D, Dahl M, et al. Fluoroquinolone use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2020;26(5):613-618. doi:10.1016/j.cmi.2019.10.016 Bratsman A, Mathias K, Laubscher R, Grigoryan L, Rose S. Outpatient fluoroquinolone prescribing patterns before and after US FDA boxed warning. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2020;29(6):701-707. doi:10.1002/pds.5018 FDA Drug Safety Communication. FDA. 2019. Accessed October 10, 2022 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns[1]about-increased-risk-ruptures-or-tears-aorta-blood-vessel[1]fluoroquinolone-antibiotics Nicolle LE; AMMI Canada Guidelines Committee*. Complicated urinary tract infection in adults. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2005;16(6):349- 360. doi:10.1155/2005/385768

In Episode 4, Brett sits down with his partner: long time water policy and budget guru, Frank Bernardino. They talk about the history of wetland mitigation in Florida; the water resource funding gap and how he proposes we close it; and his life as a young song writer in Miami. Here's the best way to reach Frank: Frank@anfieldflorida.com If you'd like to learn more about what Frank and I do at Anfield Consulting, check us out at: www.anfieldflorida.com To learn more about how Florida regulates wetland mitigation, and stormwater in general, check out this handy Florida Department of Environmental Protection page. Check out a few resources explaining “SB 444”, the Water Protection and Sustainability Program and Trust Fund from 2004 Data and analysis regarding the “needs gap” from the Office of Economic and Demographic Research Our theme song is “Doing Work For Free”, by Bo Spring Band (Apple Music) (Spotify) (Pandora)

James Bellerjeau was General Counsel of an S&P 500 company for 20 years, and then Head of its Global Sustainability Program. He served as President of the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe and writes the Career Path column for the ACC Docket, the magazine for in-house lawyers. He is a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University and teaches at the University of Zurich. He serves as an executive coach for newly promoted General Counsels and other senior executives. James is currently focused on applying principles of Stoic philosophy to live a good life and achieve satisfaction. Check out some of his thoughts on his blog at www.klugne.com, where he writes about happiness, thinking and decision-making, and moving back to the U.S. after 25 years abroad. He's also recently published a modern version of Seneca's Moral Letters to Lucilius. What happens when you get an ESG skeptic to run a global, public company Sustainability Program? Interesting things. For one, a strategic focus on creating real impact. For another, battles with stakeholders who each think THEIR issue should be in your strategic focus. Ultimately, you get the No BS Approach to ESG. James served for 20 years as the General Counsel of an S&P 500 company, a U.S. global multinational headquartered in Switzerland. During that time, he worked on the company's public sustainability reporting. How well did his GC role prepare him for then running the Sustainability Program for the coming 2 1/2 years? We'll discuss how (and why) James made the switch from the GC role to Head of Sustainability. What surprised him about the role. And why he thinks the ESG movement is headed for hard times.

Wines with the new ‘Sustainable WA' label should hit the shelves soon.

In this episode, you'll learn how social impact and environmental sustainability can work together. We chat with Michael Wong, Environmental Sustainability Manager with Ferguson, and explore everything about GHG emissions as well as how to start and scale an environment and sustainability program in your business.   00:53 - What should we understand about GHG emissions? 3:20 - Is there standard reporting for GHG emissions? 4:23 - What is net-zero, and how is it connected to ESG? 6:35 - How can social impact professionals impact environmental and sustainability efforts in their organization? 9:41 - Successful examples of environmental and sustainability programs   11:07 - How to start a sustainability program at a smaller company?   12:06 - As a social impact pro, how would you start building a sustainability program?   13:36 - How to scale your sustainability programs

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb CPPL and Pieter Van Gool speak with Eddy van den Berg of Pharmafilter B.V.  about their company's amazing technology that provides a much deeper solution for hospital waste stream management. The centralization of the waste stream holds incredible promise for reducing the expanding burden of hospital waste.Guest bio's: Pieter Van GoolStrong product development professional with demonstrated capabilities in leadership, strategy, innovation management, product development and industrial design, and significant experience in the medical device packaging industry. Focused on including patient safety till the point of care and improving patient outcomes. Formerly worked at Nelipak Healthcare Packaging with multiple international leadership roles in packaging design, development, and innovation management. Active member in Kilmer innovations in Packaging; Co-Chair Education committee, Sustainability Program member, Marketing and Communication and Branding committee member. Active member of the Sterile Barrier Association; Co-Chair Education Committee.About SÜDPACK MEDICAServed the global medical device, pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries for over 30 years. Our company's mission and passion are to help to improve people's lives with safe and reliable sterile packaging at the point of use. SÜDPACK Medica is a specialist in co-extrusion of plastic films, and we convert sterile barrier systems in cleanrooms, such as pouches, bags, die-cut lidding, to name a few.  Environmental, economic, and social responsibility are deeply rooted in our DNA, combined with product protection and patient safety as top priority. With a plant for biopolymers and compounding, SÜDPACK Medica is a competent partner for forward-looking, sustainable packaging concepts.E-mail: Pieter.vanGool@suedpack-medica.comWebsite: www.suedpack-medica.comEddy van den BergEduardo previously held senior management posts at the Hilton GroupBenelux. In 2001 he founded EcoVase International a company focused ondeveloping single use disposal environmental products for use inhospitals. He successfully introduced his first product a disposable flowervase into hospitals in the Benelux and Germany.The idea for Pharmafilter originated in 2005 as result of his observationsand daily consultation with hospital staff. He applied his findings andcombined with his previous years experience in hotel management to thedevelopment of Pharmafilter. Pharmafilter today is being introduced tohospital across Europe and this is as a result of his passion, vision,creativity, skill and entrepreneurial drive.Website: www.pharmafilter.nl E-mail: info@pharmafilter.nl

Dr.  Stan Meiburg served as Acting Deputy Administrator for the EPA from 2014 to 2017, capping a 39-year career with the agency. He is known for leading efforts to protect the nation's air and water, clean up hazardous and toxic waste sites, build collaborative relationships with state and tribal environmental programs, and promote sound management in EPA.Currently Dr. Meiburg is the Director of the The Master of Arts in Sustainability Program and associated dual degree and certificate programs at Wake Forest University. Join us as we discuss all things EPA and Environmentalism!

When it comes to discussing the entrepreneurial mindset, it's hard to think of someone more qualified than Jeff Domagala. As the Managing Director of the Sanger Leadership Center at the University of Michigan, Jeff speaks as a teacher, director, and impassioned advocate for understanding the importance of developing leadership skills. Throughout this conversation, he discusses the growth mindset, how to redefine failure, the importance of collaboration, how to live a values-based life, and the importance of balance. You can learn more about Jeff and his work by visiting https://sanger.umich.edu/For more on the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, please visit https://www.chca-oh.org/academics/eands/entrepreneurship-sustainability

We talk to Suzanne Johnson, Senior Advisor at United Nations Global Compact and Head of Sustainability Program for LLoyd's Register Foundation. We talk about what happened at the recent UN Oceans conference and what investors should know about the ocean and how our livelihoods, markets and lives are tied to it.

Canadian beef producers who are certified through the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB), are now eligible to receive an incentive payment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) of up to $2,000. Curtis Granger, director of lending products and sustainability programs with FCC, says the main motivation behind the incentive payment is to increase certification for FCC customers.... Read More

In this fireside chat, nonprofit One Tree Planted describes how they work with companies, like FreightVana, to coordinate a unique sustainability program that incentivizes vendors and customers to assist in reforestation efforts across the globe.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

In this fireside chat, nonprofit One Tree Planted describes how they work with companies, like FreightVana, to coordinate a unique sustainability program that incentivizes vendors and customers to assist in reforestation efforts across the globe.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

Imagine if your trash only got picked up monthly, instead of weekly. How differently would you view how you contribute to the world's overall waste? In today's episode, we chat with ISPA President Ryan Trainer and CEO of Pleasant Mattress Rion Morgenstern about their predictions for the industry, shifts in the sustainability mentality, legislation, and implementation for the Sleep Product Sustainability Program (SP2), and its partnership with the Mattress Research Council (MRC). Plus, we discuss economic incentives to recycling and how the process of sustainability begins much earlier in the life of a mattress—recycling doesn't just occur once the mattress is used and old! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattresspodcast/message

“We all need to work together across the entire value chain, even as consumers, to make a difference to ensure that fruit and vegetable consumption really becomes a part of everyone's diet.” Kelly Bristow (39:39-40:00)   The UN declared 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. With this declaration, the UN gifted Bayer with an invitation to raise awareness to the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption and the role it plays in human nutrition, food security, and health. Bayer wanted to take the year as a lens and bring together the important steps across the value chain all the way from seed to ultimately what ends up on consumer's plates. To help increase awareness, consumption, and even enhance flavor of fruits and vegetables.    Kelly Bristow is the Science and Nutrition Partnerships Manager at Bayer and mom to two young kids. She meets with outside organizations and stakeholders to bring together influential people to think globally about how we can impact fruit and vegetable consumption. Jenny Maloney is the Strategic Account Manager for the Americas for Bayer Vegetable Seeds all while being mom to three young girls. Jenny and Kelly, along with Lori, put together a virtual event called Beyond Farm to Table: A Seed's Journey to Your Plate. Bayer wanted to have a holistic look at the food chain, not only looking at it from a grower or retailer perspective, but also a consumer perspective. Bayer pulled together three leading experts in this space. Lori was there moderating the event. They also had David Bell, CMO at Long Vine Growing Company, Chad Street from the Albertson's Company, and Jana Parker from IRI Fresh. All of these different perspectives made for such a great, well-rounded, interactive event.   For Kelly, it was so great to get three different people in different parts of the value together and seeing their different perspectives. One really does play off the other. It's not often you get to see the whole process in one event. It was interesting to Kelly to hear from Jana about what are in shopper's carts. What produce are shoppers buying and what's accompanying it. It was great to hear that shoppers are buying an increased amount of produce and some ways to help improve that consumption even more.   For Jenny, it was interesting to hear David Bell talk about the journey of a tomato. Starting with seed selection, propagation, transferring to a grow house after eight weeks, How they're picked by hand then sorted for quality, and then sold to consumers. The other thing that stuck out was Long Vine Growing Company's Sustainability Program. One of their facilities is located adjacent to a natural gas power plant. They use energy from that plant to power their own greenhouse. Any water that isn't used by the pants is recirculated. Over 90% of their water is recycled. They are ultimately aiming to grow with care.   What Chad really highlighted was the thought and precision that goes into the placement of every piece of produce in the store. There's a whole team behind the scenes that makes it easy to shop for your produce. He was able to shed a lot of light on the behind the scenes work.    “The way we changed our shopping habits, the way we use produce differently, the way we bought produce differently. That all changed in 2020 and we're still sorting out what that's going to mean for the rest of 2021, 2022, and beyond.” Jenny Maloney (33:50-34:07)   Taste, convenience, and price are big motivators for consumers buying produce, but seeing Jana's data to back this up was really eye-opening for Kelly. We see that people are cooking at home more than ever, but they're still looking for the convenience factor. Even though people are spending more time at home, they are still looking for their fruits and vegetables to be easy and quick to buy and make at home. It was interesting to see this data through the lens of the pandemic.   This International Year of Fruits and Vegetables really helped Bayer shine a spotlight on the importance of developmental goals and looking at giving greater visibility to small scale growers. They brought more awareness to food security, nutrition, and even looked at scalable production and consumption. Everyone across the entire value chain needs to work together, even as individual consumers, to make a difference and ensure that fruit and vegetable consumption really becomes a part of everyone's diet, promote healthy habits, and fight against hunger and malnutrition.   You can find the entire event on Seminis YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTYjV21I2Io  How to get involved: Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.    If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

Activism, Leadership & Purpose: Gilles Mesrobian, Professor & Principal at the Red Queen Group In addition to his role as a visiting faculty member of Bard College's MBA in Sustainability Program, Gilles is an affiliate consultant with the Support Center for Nonprofit Management, a Certified Governance Trainer through BoardSource, and on the National Training Faculty for NeighborWorks America.  His credentials include over 30 years senior management experience in the non-profit arena, with over 20 years as an Executive Director. His consulting experience covers a broad range of organizational work in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, including governance training, organizational assessment, leadership development, executive leadership transition, executive search, strategic planning, retreats and trainings. His interest in sustainability has extended to his consulting where he has worked with numerous organizations in the area of social and environmental justice. He has also facilitated numerous leadership training programs including the the New York Foundation for the Arts Emerging Leaders program, the Support Center's Trajectory Leadership Program,, as well as the CT Council of Family Service Agency's yearlong leadership program. For this episode of the Impact Report, Bard MBA's Kiana Cardwell speaks with Gilles about how his activism during the early days of the AIDS Epidemic shaped him as a leader and moved him toward a career in purpose-driven work.

After 18 months of COVID and a turbulent geopolitical map, this crucial global convening of leaders will set the stage for the environmental future of planet Earth. COP is coordinated by the UN and produced the Paris Accord five years ago. Now, many of the world's top leaders are back to discuss what happens next. COP 26 comes at a time of huge energy confusion. Energy prices are off the charts, and there simply is not enough clean energy to meet the world's needs. What can we expect from this meeting? Altamar hosts Peter Schechter and Muni Jensen are joined by Michael Jenkins, President and CEO of Forest Trends and former Associate Director for the Global Security and Sustainability Program of the MacArthur Foundation. Altamar's ‘Téa's Take' by Téa Ivanovic discusses the impact and role of youth in a time where climate policy is crucial.   ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Ben Tacka is a member of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand (CEES) which supports all of the company's strategic brands — Club Car, Ingersoll Rand, Trane and Thermo King — and is responsible for forward-looking sustainability initiatives aimed at transitioning to more efficient and climate-friendly solutions, and minimizing resource use within company facilities. Ben serves as a market intelligence provider and trainer in linking internal sustainability initiatives to competitive product and service positioning to support the enhancement of value propositions for sales and marketing teams across all brands. His recent efforts have led to the release of the company's first integrated ESG Report for 2018, and played a role in the establishment of Ingersoll Rand's 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which include such targets as carbon neutral operations and the single largest industrial commitment to reduce scope 3 (product related) emissions by 1 gigaton. Ben will also be leading an internal ‘Design for Circularity' council to determine the company's role in the coming Circular Economy. Ingersoll Rand received the World Environment Center's 2019 gold medal award for international sustainable development and is the only industrial company listed to both the World and North America Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the past 9 years. Ben holds an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University as well as a Sustainable Innovation MBA from the University of Vermont. Prior to working with Ingersoll Rand, Ben provided sustainable business development consulting support to PepsiCo in Latin America and spent many years as an entrepreneur founding and managing sales and marketing training franchises in the gulf coast region of the southern US.   Show Highlights A green business owner's freedom of flexibility in sustainability.  The history of Trane Technologies and their programs to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption. Being entrepreneurial and finding ways to be intrapreneurial within a team. Organizations to help strengthen sustainability initiatives. Tips to stand out in a large company and dive into your network to obtain your dream job.  Ben's “SWAT team of sustainability” in ESG. Speak the language of sustainability and climate change with these valuable resources. Benefits of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES).   “I wanted to really be a part of something that would be transformational in terms of how we live our everyday lives and the global underpinnings of the global economy.” -Ben Tacka    Ben Tacka Transcript   Ben Tacka's Show Resource and Information Project Drawdown Pathway to critical and formidable goal of net-zero  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Capitalism at the Crossroads American Nations Red Dune Adventures Book Series Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

On this episode of Smart Business Solutions, Robert Taylor, Sustainability Director at UPM Raflatac, joins us to discuss the company's approach to sustainability, including their recycling and responsible sourcing, product design, factory operations and strategic partnership practices. Based in Finland, Robert is a UK Chartered Forester and has worked for UPM for 26 years in various senior positions on their global sustainability team. Currently, he's leading a team of experts in developing strategy for UPM's Beyond Fossils initiative, which he discusses here.

42. Susan Jin Davis - People First “If people aren't first, I don't think you can have a good team. And I don't think you remember that there's people on that team and that those people are individuals that you have responsibility for as a leader.”   Guest Info: Susan Jin Davis has 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, and technology industries. She currently serves as Social Impact Officer for Al Roker Entertainment, a leading producer of TV, digital, branded programming and entertainment. She is also an advisor for ALO Advisors, a firm specializing in areas of sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. Ms. Jin Davis serves as on-call faculty for the Center for Creative Learning in the areas of organizational leadership, women's leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She likewise serves as adjunct faculty for the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, Betsy Magness Graduate Institute, and the Rising Leaders Program of Women In Cable Telecommunications and she is a highly-demanded public speaker on diversity, equity, & inclusion, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast's Asian American employees and is currently creating curriculum and programming focusing on executive leadership development for AAPI professional women. She is also serving as a Senior Advisor on Social Impact & Sustainability for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, as part of Philadelphia's application team to be a host city for the World Cup games in 2026. Her focus is on human rights such as worker rights, housing, discrimination, safety and security, and grievances.   Most recently, Ms. Jin Davis was a senior executive at Comcast Corporation, where she held a multitude of roles over a 15-year career at the Company.  Ms. Jin Davis is an experienced executive in the area of sustainability and environmental responsibility. As Comcast NBCUniversal's first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company's Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions. She created the framework for the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance disclosures; she established Comcast NBCUniversal's renewable energy strategy and implemented energy efficiency initiatives across Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and Comcast Spectacor. Plus, Ms. Jin Davis created Comcast NBCUniversal's zero waste strategy and she co-led its future of fleet strategy, transforming the company's fleet to low-carbon vehicles.   Ms. Jin Davis is highly experienced in a multitude of areas of corporate compliance. Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance. In this capacity, she established and managed a customer call center that dealt with customer issues on privacy, data security, piracy, and cybersecurity. She was also responsible for Comcast's environment, health, and safety function. Ms. Jin Davis also served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Communications and Data Services and Vice President of Corporate Development, Voice Services where she managed voice, data, and wireless policies such as emergency services, privacy/customer proprietary network information (CPNI), interconnection, and online safety and security.   Ms. Jin Davis is a well-experienced and well-respected executive in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While at Comcast, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company's acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast's Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Ms. Jin Davis established Comcast's partnerships with AAPI national community organizations in the areas of civic involvement and political representation, media and entertainment, leadership development, civil and human rights, and youth empowerment. She was also responsible for the creation of Comcast's Cinema Asian America, the first-ever video-on-demand offering of Asian and Asian American television and movie content on the Comcast network.   She led the launch of Comcast's Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable high-speed internet for low-income households. Now in its tenth year, Internet Essentials is Comcast's largest, most successful community investment initiative, which has connected more than 10 million low-income Americans to all the opportunities of a digital world through low-cost, high-speed internet at home. She was responsible for the pricing and packaging strategy, marketing and community engagement, and managing the call center that handled customer applications, installation, and trouble ticketing.   Prior to Comcast NBCUniversal, the trained attorney served in various roles of increasing responsibility at the Silicon Valley-based technology company, Covad Communications, where she held roles such as Assistant General Counsel, Interim General Counsel, Vice President of Government and External Affairs, and Vice President of Investor Relations. Other experience includes MCI Communications Company in a multitude of counsel roles in government and external affairs, specifically in federal and state regulatory affairs, and federal legislative affairs, as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, as an Assistant Consumer Advocate in the Office of Consumer Advocate. There, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for representing Pennsylvania consumers on energy, water, and telecommunications matters.   Recognized by Forbes as one of “Five Women of Color Who Should Be On Your Radar Screen,” she completed the Women in Cable Telecommunications Senior Executive Summit at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, the Women's Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business and the Cable & Telecommunications Association (CTAM) Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She received the 2010 Paragon Award of the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications and was a Fellow in the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute of the Women in Cable Telecommunications esteemed program. She has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by CableFAX Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Minorities in Cable” by CableWorld for many years.   An advocate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in business and corporate America, she is active in the AAPI community nationally. She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and serves on the Board of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE). Additionally, Ms. Jin Davis is a past board member of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) and the Asian and Pacific American Scholarship Fund (APIA Scholars). Her other volunteer leadership service includes the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Law Center and the Board of Trustees of her undergraduate alma mater, Bryn Mawr College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.   She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. The active runner, jazz lover, and foodie lives in Kennett Square, Pa. with her daughter, Sophia.   Favorite Quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King, Jr.   Resources: Susan on LinkedIn (@susanjindavis) Susan on Twitter (@sjindavis) Credits: Susan Jin Davis. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions.

This webinar provides an overview of Austroads' projects 2021-22 and what is required to work with Austroads. The session is beneficial to consultants who may be interested in tendering for Austroads projects. The projects discussed focus on data collection and management, digital engineering, tunnel design and componentry, bridge assessment, pavement technology, road design, road safety audits, driver licensing, environment reporting, and vehicle and infrastructure connectivity. The webinar is presented by Paul Davies, Austroads Acting General Manager Operations, and program managers: Ross Guppy, Program Manager Transport Infrastructure Michael Nieuwesteeg, Program Manager Road Safety and Design Richard Delplace, Program Manager Transport Network Operations Vibeke Matthews, Acting Program Manager Future Vehicles and Technology, and Environment and Sustainability Program.

Learning from personal mistakes and mistakes of others to create new cultures and systems, moving from theory to practice in the world of community development. Exploring the intersections of applying nature's natural systems to issues that affect oppressed African American communities in DC. In this talk, Xavier Brown highlights and analyzes three initiatives: Soilful, SouthEats & Black Dirt Farm Collective and discusses how these practices are used in different ways. Xavier Brown is a member of the Black Dirt Farm Collective, Founder of Soilful and Co-founder of SouthEats. Alumni of RobertWood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders and Alumni of the UVM Masters in Leadership for Sustainability Program. Learn more about the Gund Institute: https://www.uvm.edu/gund​​​​ Explore Gund events: https://www.uvm.edu/gund/events​​​​

29. AAPI Voices - Susan Jin Davis - Global Impact Leader "The answer was like, shut up and be like these model minorities who are not asking for such outrageous things as equality and justice. They're not complaining!" Guest Info: Susan Jin Davis, former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Comcast NBCUniversal, is an industry expert and senior CSR executive with over 25 years of experience in communications, media, entertainment and technology. As Comcast NBCUniversal’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions.  Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance in the areas of privacy, data security, piracy, and environmental health and safety.  In 2011, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company’s acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast’s Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council and to the AAPI community. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast’s Asian American employees. She led the launch of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable high-speed internet for low-income households. Now in its tenth year, Internet Essentials is Comcast’s largest, most successful community investment initiative, which has connected more than 10 million low-income Americans to all the opportunities of a digital world through low-cost, high-speed internet at home.  Recognized by Forbes as one of “Five Women of Color Who Should Be On Your Radar Screen,” she completed the Women in Cable Telecommunications Senior Executive Summit at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business and the Cable & Telecommunications Association Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by CableFAX Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Minorities in Cable” by CableWorld for many years.  An advocate for AAPIs in business and corporate America, she is active in the community nationally. She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies and is a director on the Board of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Ms. Jin Davis is a past board member of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics and the Asian and Pacific American Scholarship Fund. Her other volunteer leadership service includes the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Law Center and the Board of Trustees of her undergraduate alma mater, Bryn Mawr College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.  She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. The active runner resides in the Philadelphia area with her daughter, Sophia. Favorite Quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King, Jr. Resources: Susan on Twitter (@sjindavis) Susan on LinkedIn (@susanjindavis) Anti-Asian Racism Piece Stop AAPI Hate AAPI Community Fund (GoFundMe) “Together” Historical reference 2021 AAPI Heritage Month Credits: Susan Jin Davis, Laarni Rosca Dacanay, Sylvie Viola. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

This week's episode is with Eric Meliton. Eric was the program manager at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for seven years, and has recently transitioned to being the Manager of Sustainability at Laurier University. He talks to us about working with businesses to implement sustainable policies and his experience in wastewater management (yummy)! Episode transcript Cloudberry photos Eric's Twitter Eric's LinkedIn Support us on Patreon Rate us on Apple Podcasts Check out our Anchor webpage Email us at soyougotalifescidegree@gmail.com Alpaca tours Alpaca products Kickin' Back Alpaca Ranch Facebook Kickin' Back Alpaca Ranch Instagram Music copyright notice: No Regrets (2015) - Royalty-Free Music by https://audiohub.com

Tolerating uncertainty, unpredictability and other forms of psychological discomfort is frequently a requirement for being  able to pursue longer-term, values driven goals and activities - especially in the context of challenges related to mental health.   Freelance science journalist & author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller and one of NPR's Best Books of the Year for 2020, The Wax Pack, Brad Balukjian, Ph.D., joins host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych for a wide ranging discussion around:  an overview of the origin of his idea for The Wax Pack and why he adopts such a personal tone in the book, including his personal journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Brad's reflections on the impact that symptoms of OCD have had on him at various stages of life as well as his experience with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and in particular, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP)the gifts that can be obtained through tolerating uncertainty, impermanence, uncontrollability and unpredictability, both in the context of OCD as well as life more generally the role of mindfulness and awareness of one's values in helping to cope with uncertainty & uncontrollabilityBrad's creative process, how he managed adversity and rejection in trying to bring The Wax Pack to life and the importance of sticking to one's values/creative integrity, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles  an overview of the The Wax Pack itself, including insights from the process of putting together the book, conversations with the former major league baseball players interviewed, managing impostor syndrome & the importance of vulnerability in building trust    managing his own internal expectations for future projects based on the success of The Wax Pack Brad Balukjian, Ph.D. is a freelance science journalist and has published over 100 articles in National Geographic, Discover, Rolling Stone, and several others.  His first book, The Wax Pack, reached #7 on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list and was named one of NPR's Best Books of the Year for 2020.  He has a bachelor’s degree in island biogeography from Duke University and a Ph.D. in entomology from UC Berkeley. In addition to teaching at Merritt College in Oakland, California, Brad is the developer and director of Merritt College’s Natural History and Sustainability Program.  https://bradbalukjian.com/https://waxpackbook.com/

Jennifer Molidor is Senior Food Campaigner at the Centre for Biological diversity, helping to lead the sustainable food initiatives including the Take Extinction Off Your Plate campaign. She drives the Population and Sustainability Program's Earth-friendly Diet initiatives related to industrial animal agriculture, overpopulation and overconsumption, and the impact of our food systems on wildlife and the planet. Before joining the Center in 2015, Jennifer worked on a number of food, wildlife and environmental campaigns as the staff writer for the Animal Legal Defense Fund; she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and taught for many years as a professor at Kansas State University and San Francisco State University. https://www.takeextinctionoffyourplate.com ****************************** Plant Powered Radio broadcasts Tuesdays 11 am - noon PT at http://cfuv.ca​ Podcasts: PocketCasts, Breaker, Spotify, RadioPublic, Anchor, Overcast and Google Instagram - @plantpoweredradio Twitter - @envirovegan With gratitude for the opportunity to live, work, and create on the unceded traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Phil interviews Renee Yarmy, Program Manager of Energy and Sustainability for the Port of San Diego. She discusses the role the Port plays in a city's economy and maintaining of some of its most vital resources, the success San Diego's Port has had meeting their Climate Action Plan, and the development of new technologies such as microgrids to continue innovating and improving. She also shares how the Port interacts with other groups within San Diego, including the Navy, airport, and Universities. Check out more on the Port of San Diego's Energy and Sustainability Program here: https://www.portofsandiego.org/environment/energy-sustainability/energy

"On this edition of The Sailing Show, I’m delighted to be joined by Anne-Cécile Turner who is an award-winning, sustainability expert and passionate sailor. Anne-Cécile is committed to contribute to a meaningful change in our lives. In 2016, she joined the Volvo Ocean Race as Sustainability Programme Leader, in order to assist the event in its journey to reduce its environmental impact, optimize its sustainability potential and use the power of the race to create positive change on Oceans Health on a global scale. She heads up The Ocean Race’s Sustainability department, which is committed to using sport as a powerful force for positive change.  In this episode Abby chats to Anne-Cécile to understand more about the situation of our environment and oceans and the importance of raising awareness and education.  How The Ocean Race is planning and taking action to effect change with their Racing For Purpose initiative and what we can all do to play our part."- Abby EhlerA co-production with The Magenta ProjectFor more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Save Meduza!https://support.meduza.io/enIn a time when intergalactic superheroes dominate global box offices and capture the imaginations of millions of people around the world, what do we see when we look back at the science fiction of the Cold War? What is gained and what is obscured by comparing the films and literature created by the two superpowers of the early Space Age? And what did it feel like to watch those movies and read those books back then? What's the legacy of these remarkable creations? To explore this subject and attempt some answers, “The Naked Pravda” turned to Anindita Banerjee, an associate professor of comparative literature at Cornell University, where she chairs the humanities concentration in the Environment and Sustainability Program and wears several other academic and administrative hats. Dr. Banerjee explained the pitfalls of Americans' Hollywood obsession and described her own introduction to Alexander Belayev's 1928 science fiction adventure novel, “Amphibian Man,” which Soviet filmmaker Vladimir Chebotaryov later adapted into the 1962 Soviet blockbuster motion picture. Journalist Slava Malamud, who's entertained and educated mass audiences on Twitter with long threads about Soviet themes in cinema, also returns to the podcast to recall his experiences as a viewer of domestic and Hollywood sci-fi movies in the USSR in the 1980s. “The Naked Pravda” comes out on Saturdays (or sometimes Fridays). Catch every new episode by subscribing at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or other platforms. If you have a question or comment about the show, please write to Kevin Rothrock at kevin@meduza.io with the subject line: “The Naked Pravda.”

Listen to this episode to find out what his team discovered along the way and how this decision invigorated the company’s sustainability program.

This episode is a throwback to a 2019 interview with Wes Duren leading up to the CHCA Food Symposium event. Wes, the co-owner of Marvin's Organic Gardens, is part entrepreneur, part educator, part gardener, and part advocate. His insights on edible landscaping and organic gardening are key to the vision of the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

In late August, Linn County’s first-ever sustainability program manager started work. The Board of Supervisors hired Tamara Marcus as part of the county’s plan to address climate change and environmental sustainability.

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to a discussion around branding and why it is important to develop a story for your brand. Bill Rempe, the president and co-founder of Velvet Hammer Branding, is the podcast guest and his insights into increasing consumer engagement and answering the large "Why" of the business are invaluable to consumers and business owners alike. Additionally, he touches upon the role branding plays in the life of the individual in terms of perception. For more information on Bill and his company, check out Velvet Hammer Branding and to learn more about the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and opportunities to sponsor this podcast, go here.

Nicholas Stolatis leads the asset management and sustainability practice at EPN Real Estate Services, Inc. Nick has extensive experience managing real estate investment assets across all property types and supports clients' development and implementation of operational best practices. He also advises and represents clients on transactional activities, including leasing, sales, acquisitions and financing. As Head of Global Real Estate Sustainability & Enterprise Initiatives for TIAA, Nicholas created the award-winning GRE Sustainability Initiative: increasing energy efficiency by 22%, reducing energy costs by $100MM and GHG emissions by almost 500,000 tons. His leadership in ESG integration helped TIAA develop unique programs such as Property Management Governance, Responsible Contractor Policies and Real Estate Brand Management. As a senior executive with the firm, he represented Global Real Estate on many corporate working groups, special teams and program initiatives. He was also responsible for the asset and portfolio management of real estate assets including: sales, dispositions, new development, re-positioning of troubled assets, and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties. Nicholas is actively involved in industry advocacy and education groups including BOMI, BOMA, IREM, and IPMS. He is Adjunct Professor with Fordham University's Real Estate Institute. He contributed to IREM's Sustainability Program, and BOMI's Asset Management and High Performance Investment courses, and he facilitates IREM's Ethics and Sustainability curricula. Nicholas is Chairman of the Board for BOMI International and serves on various executive committees, nonprofit advisory boards, investment and technology companies. He has earned the Certified Property Manager (IREM), Real Property Administrator (BOMI) and LEED-AP BD+C (USGBC) designations. Show Highlights   The hands-on part of asset management.  Asset management vs property management. How to understand the needs of your property. Energy Star is a perfect tool you need to be using for benchmarking. Nick shares the benefits and parameters LEED has on his industry. Differentiate between BOMA and BOMI.  Questions and conversations to balance whole equation and discern what makes most sense for your builds. Nick's exciting multifamily project with the benefits of having an all electric building.     “We can't stop education. We have to be constantly learning, especially in this industry. If you're going to rely on what you knew 10 or even 5 years ago, you're behind the times.”  -Nick Stolatis   Nick Stolatis Transcript   Nick Stolatis' Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

Jen Salinetti is co-owner and operator of Woven Roots Farm, a regenerative farm and CSA in Massachusetts, that grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers using traditional farming practices. For over 15 years, Jen has offered workshops and courses that develop relationships to the land, build skills of resilience and promote regenerative growing practices on the farm and in the local school system. Tune in to learn more about: - The history of Woven Roots Farm and her own path of becoming a farmer - The role of the farm in the community - Why farming is an act of social justice - The Solidarity and Sustainability Program created with BRIDGE (Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups through Education) For more information and to learn more about Woven Roots Farm go to www.wovenrootsfarm.com.

About Simon PilcherSimon Pilcher was appointed the chief executive of USS Investment Management in May 2019. He started his career in asset management in 1987 at Morgan Grenfell before moving to Prudential in 1998, a year before it acquired M&G Investments. At M&G Prudential, he led the fixed income and alternatives businesses for two decades before being asked to become chair of real estate with a combined team of over 500 employees and around £160 billion in assets. He was also a member of the executive leadership team.During his tenure at M&G Prudential, he championed innovation and pioneered new products in Europe, for example: leveraged finance, infrastructure private equity, commercial mortgage lending and, more recently, specialty finance and impact investing.About Amanda WhiteAmanda White is responsible for the content across all Conexus Financial's institutional media and events. In addition to being the editor of Top1000funds.com, she is responsible for directing the global bi-annual Fiduciary Investors Symposium which challenges global investors on investment best practice and aims to place the responsibilities of investors in wider societal, and political contexts.  She holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Art in Journalism and has been an investment journalist for more than 25 years. She is currently a fellow in the Finance Leaders Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. The two-year program seeks to develop the next generation of responsible, community-spirited leaders in the global finance industry. What is the Fiduciary Investors series?The COVID-19 global health and economic crisis has highlighted the need for leadership and capital to be urgently targeted towards the vulnerabilities in the global economy.Through conversations with academics and asset owners, the Fiduciary Investors Podcast Series is a forward looking examination of the changing dynamics in the global economy, what a sustainable recovery looks like and how investors are positioning their portfolios.The much-loved events, the Fiduciary Investors Symposiums, act as an advocate for fiduciary capitalism and the power of asset owners to change the nature of the investment industry, including addressing principal/agent and fee problems, stabilising financial markets, and directing capital for the betterment of society and the environment. Like the event series, the podcast series, tackles the challenges long-term investors face in an environment of disruption,  and asks investors to think differently about how they make decisions and allocate capital.

In this week's news, the Washtenaw County Health Department issues a stay in place order to U-M, and Ypsilanti City Council tries to accommodate restaurants struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. In campus news, the EMU Board of Regents approves an updated academic calendar for the Winter 2021 semester. We also take a look into EMU's sustainability program.Read more on our website:U-M students told to stay in place by Washtenaw County Health DepartmentIn a bid to save local restaurants Ypsilanti City Council votes to allow extension of sidewalk permitsThe truth behind EMU's recycling and sustainability effortsEMU student government plans to hold its first meeting tonight with only 60% of its seats filledReported: Austin Elliot, Juliana Lumaj, Kennedy Robinson, Gracie ThompsonScript: Ronia CabansagHosted: Liz HornyakProduced: Ashlee Buhler, Lauren Smith

Brad Balukjian is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. He's also a scientist. Specifically, he's an island biogeographist. (Yeah, Brad didn't know what that was either. He studies evolutionary diversity on islands!) Of course he's written one of the most interesting baseball books—The Wax Pack—to come out during the pandemic. So, grab a cold beer and swing by the Jam Bunker as the two Brads talk science, baseball cards, and the state of writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Policy Development, Sustainable Design, Renewable Energy, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and Change Making. Strong design professional and manager with a BARC focused in Sustainable Architecture from Mississippi State University.   Show Highlights  How a childhood focus on buying an Atari kickstarted Lance's building and ultimately green building career. A hotbed of crazy ideas that created LEED and the sustainability movement.  How did building trust as an architect allowed Lance to write policy for green building across the nation? What you need to know to create a green oasis for community projects? A spectacular moment of humanity and how architecture and sustainability work to bring everybody together.  Push the envelope and raise the bar by finding balance with these tips. Embodied energy. Determine a building's need to transform waste to energy. Lance speaks about Fitwel, and various healthy building programs, and ideas that incorporate healthy options for employees. “All of that was sort of born out of a common group and challenging ourselves about the future. I think it's been super important continuing to build those relationships and continuing to challenge our thinking.  It's where we come up with that next big idea and find the right people to help us implement it -- relationships.”   Lance Davis     Lance Davis Transcript   Lance Davis' Show Resource and Information USGBC | Monumental Green Gentle Architecture of Malcolm Wells  The Biggest Little Farm  The Story of B  My Ishmael  LinkedIn U.S. General Services Administration   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES  

Guest Name : Bob Pojasek, Managing director at Center for Corporate Performance & Sustainability (CPS) Language : English, Publication date: Aug, 13. 2020 Bob Pojasek is sustainability and sustainable development consultant, doing business as Pojasek & Associates LLC. He teaches an online, action-learning course in organizational sustainability at Harvard University. This course has been offered online to students from 50 countries over the past 18 years at Harvard University. He recently became a Member of the Education and Research Executive Board (EREB), the “leaders onboard with VCARE.” In the past four months, Bob worked with some of his past students to launch The Center for Corporate Performance & Sustainability. CPS offers competency-based courses on the international “high-level structure” for organizational sustainability by leveraging ISO standards and risk management frameworks. This structure is used by a large corporation, its operating facilities, and its supply chain to create a program that leverages the new and revised ISO management system standards. Focus areas at the Center include sustainable development, social responsibility, resource productivity, pollution prevention, and risk management. The Center is looking forward to offering its first four courses in early September. Visit more on https://centerforcps.com/ In this episode, we ask Bob the following questions: We see many leaders interviewed on the improvement that they have inspired in the organizations that they run. How does innovation happen in a well-run sustainability program? A lot of people understand improvement and innovation. What is this process you are calling learning? How does the organization know that these activities are working to deliver continual improvement and innovation? Connect Bob on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobpojasek/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

Over the past two decades, the word sustainability has become a hot topic of discussion. More and more businesses, including the craft beer industry, have begun taking new approaches in developing methods to increase their efficiency, while taking on an ecological responsibility. Having a sustainability program is more than just a fad or buzz word to grab your attention and make you feel good. When a sustainability program becomes part of your organizations brand essence, it has the ability to improve your brand image, all while creating a competitive edge. This happens because today's customers are more aware of environmental concerns and they are more apt to buy from an organization that is known for practicing sustainability. During episode three of The Craft Lyfe, we get to chat it up with the Head of Operations at Saltwater Brewery, Justin Jeffers. We get to learn all about his brewing journey and all of his duties at Saltwater Brewery. From there we get into the nitty gritty of Saltwater's sustainability program, as well as their efforts in helping to maintain the oceans health and all of the lifeforms that it supports. What you'll take away form this episode is: ✮ The benefit of starting a sustainability program. ✮ Why Saltwater's goal exceeds just crafting great beer. ✮ What sparked the creation of the Eco Six Pack Rings. ✮ How their sustainability program has helped the distribution of their beers.

Eric Harris with SureHarvest

Eric Harris, Senior Director of Science and Sustainability for SureHarvest

Eric Harris with SureHarvest

The Victim Service Center Podcast aims to normalize the dialogue of sexual violence and other social issues through housing discussions with professionals that serve victims and survivors of trauma, and those who have experienced violence. This week on the Victim Service Center Podcast we are talking about COVID-19 and the effects it has had on Advocacy, Public Health, Survivors of trauma, and the LGBTQ+ Community. On this episode we have joining us Kris Albers: Kris is the Director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training and Sustainability Program with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. She is also an advanced practice registered nurse and a certified adult / adolescent sexual assault nurse examiner conducting medical forensic exams in her home town of Tallahassee, FL. We also have Emily Collins on this week: Emily;s pronouns are she/her and she is an LGBTQ+ Victim Advocate and Crisis Counselor in an adjunct position between two agencies here in Central Florida, The Victim Service Center and Zebra Coalition. Emily has experience working with trauma in various settings and currently specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community after they experience sexual assault. Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Chris Jones (Spectra Diversity LLC) shares insights on the effectiveness or "stickiness" of diversity and inclusion trainings and how post-training sustainment is key to making new inclusion behaviors "stick." What happens when a diversity and inclusion or implicit bias training session is concluded? Anything? In a recent survey, half of the D&I consultants and trainers reported that they did not use any method to sustain the lessons learned during their training. About one-third used a participant-generated action plan. On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. Post-training sustainment is key to making new inclusion behaviors “stick.” This session will look at how three year-long sustainability programs, with a range of budget implications, were created: An online cinematic microlearning program, “Creating a Mindset for Change” by GWT Next An online interactive microlearning program, “Powering Inclusive Cultures” by Spectra Diversity A workbook-based sustainability program, “Lead Like an Ally” by Pivot Point Hands-on creation of a module is a session activity. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the power of microlearning to key decision makers (what it is, how to budget, when to implement) Experience one or two methods for creating a microlearning module (online computer generated, or paper generated) Budget/create a microlearning program Further reading Creating the Stick (Handout) Sponsored by US Bank --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fwi/support

Today we are joined by Brad Balukjian, author of the book The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife (University of Nebraska, 2020). A combination of Charles Kuralt and Lawrence Ritter, Balukjian’s work examines 14 baseball players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards. Balukjian takes the reader on a cross-country tour to meet these now-retired players, who have dealt with being out of the spotlight in different ways. Some stories have a melancholy tone, while others demonstrate that life does not end when a player hangs up his uniform for the last time. Balukjian is a savvy observer of people, and his interactions with the former players are sprinkled with personal observations and the author’s own personal issues. There is a chapter devoted to each player, plus a narrative of Balukjian’s visit with former employees at the Topps factory in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Balukjian owns a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California at Berkeley, and he spent a year in Tahiti working on his doctorate. He currently is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. Regardless of his academic standing, Balukjian remains a baseball fan at heart and still remembers the excitement of opening cards during the wax pack era. Not only did Balukjian thumb through a pack of cards; he met most of the men pictured on them and shared their compelling stories. Bob D’Angelo earned his master’s degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University in May 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent more than three decades as a sportswriter and sports copy editor, including 28 years on the sports copy desk at The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune. He is currently a digital news producer for Cox Media Group. Bob can be reached at bdangelo57@gmail.com. For more information, visit Bob D’Angelo’s Books and Blogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Brad Balukjian, author of the book The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife (University of Nebraska, 2020). A combination of Charles Kuralt and Lawrence Ritter, Balukjian’s work examines 14 baseball players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards. Balukjian takes the reader on a cross-country tour to meet these now-retired players, who have dealt with being out of the spotlight in different ways. Some stories have a melancholy tone, while others demonstrate that life does not end when a player hangs up his uniform for the last time. Balukjian is a savvy observer of people, and his interactions with the former players are sprinkled with personal observations and the author’s own personal issues. There is a chapter devoted to each player, plus a narrative of Balukjian’s visit with former employees at the Topps factory in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Balukjian owns a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California at Berkeley, and he spent a year in Tahiti working on his doctorate. He currently is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. Regardless of his academic standing, Balukjian remains a baseball fan at heart and still remembers the excitement of opening cards during the wax pack era. Not only did Balukjian thumb through a pack of cards; he met most of the men pictured on them and shared their compelling stories. Bob D’Angelo earned his master’s degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University in May 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent more than three decades as a sportswriter and sports copy editor, including 28 years on the sports copy desk at The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune. He is currently a digital news producer for Cox Media Group. Bob can be reached at bdangelo57@gmail.com. For more information, visit Bob D’Angelo’s Books and Blogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Brad Balukjian, author of the book The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife (University of Nebraska, 2020). A combination of Charles Kuralt and Lawrence Ritter, Balukjian’s work examines 14 baseball players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards. Balukjian takes the reader on a cross-country tour to meet these now-retired players, who have dealt with being out of the spotlight in different ways. Some stories have a melancholy tone, while others demonstrate that life does not end when a player hangs up his uniform for the last time. Balukjian is a savvy observer of people, and his interactions with the former players are sprinkled with personal observations and the author’s own personal issues. There is a chapter devoted to each player, plus a narrative of Balukjian’s visit with former employees at the Topps factory in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Balukjian owns a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California at Berkeley, and he spent a year in Tahiti working on his doctorate. He currently is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. Regardless of his academic standing, Balukjian remains a baseball fan at heart and still remembers the excitement of opening cards during the wax pack era. Not only did Balukjian thumb through a pack of cards; he met most of the men pictured on them and shared their compelling stories. Bob D’Angelo earned his master’s degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University in May 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent more than three decades as a sportswriter and sports copy editor, including 28 years on the sports copy desk at The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune. He is currently a digital news producer for Cox Media Group. Bob can be reached at bdangelo57@gmail.com. For more information, visit Bob D’Angelo’s Books and Blogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Brad Balukjian, author of the book The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife (University of Nebraska, 2020). A combination of Charles Kuralt and Lawrence Ritter, Balukjian’s work examines 14 baseball players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards. Balukjian takes the reader on a cross-country tour to meet these now-retired players, who have dealt with being out of the spotlight in different ways. Some stories have a melancholy tone, while others demonstrate that life does not end when a player hangs up his uniform for the last time. Balukjian is a savvy observer of people, and his interactions with the former players are sprinkled with personal observations and the author’s own personal issues. There is a chapter devoted to each player, plus a narrative of Balukjian’s visit with former employees at the Topps factory in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Balukjian owns a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California at Berkeley, and he spent a year in Tahiti working on his doctorate. He currently is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. Regardless of his academic standing, Balukjian remains a baseball fan at heart and still remembers the excitement of opening cards during the wax pack era. Not only did Balukjian thumb through a pack of cards; he met most of the men pictured on them and shared their compelling stories. Bob D’Angelo earned his master’s degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University in May 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent more than three decades as a sportswriter and sports copy editor, including 28 years on the sports copy desk at The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune. He is currently a digital news producer for Cox Media Group. Bob can be reached at bdangelo57@gmail.com. For more information, visit Bob D’Angelo’s Books and Blogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jorge Luis Fontanez, Acting Head of Partnerships at the storytelling platform NextDayBetter, and Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Bard MBA in Sustainability Program, joins the program to discuss how and why business can be a force for good, and the changing expectations of consumers and employees. Jorge also discusses the work that NextDayBetter is doing to rebrand migration, and why it is vital for senior leadership to seek the wisdom of their diverse talent when developing corporate policies.

THE IMPACT. Julia:Is Professor of Practice at Stanford University and Executive Director of Stanford's Change Leadership for Sustainability Program.Is Founder and CEO of Resilience in Action, where she helps 21st century leaders cultivate resilience in their lives, organizations and sectors, leading resilience journeys to dynamic natural environments like the Peruvian Amazon.Was Executive Director of the Lemelson Foundation, a nonprofit guiding investment in technology, inventors and social enterprises in the U.S and developing countries.At World Wildlife Fund, collaborated with Unilever and WWF to develop and launch the Marine Stewardship Council, a global partnership for certification of fisheries and sustainable seafood.Holds a B.A. in Human Biology and a minor in African Studies from Stanford, and a Masters from the University of Sussex in International Development Studies Was a Fulbright and Marshall Scholar, and speaks French, Spanish and Kiswahili.THE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore:Where it began - growing up in nature and a challenging family historyA breadth and depth of interests - from environment and ecology to social science and businessThe CAN framework for resilience - Connect, Adapt, Innovate - learning from ecology, psychology, and the militaryManaging complexity in a world tuned to simple solutions

Decision Vision Episode 30: Should I Implement a Sustainability Program in My Business? An Interview with Troy von Otnott, Massive Technologies How do I start a corporate sustainability program at my company? What do the insurance markets reveal about the necessity of a sustainability program for my business? The answers to these questions and […] The post Decision Vision Episode 30: Should I Implement a Sustainability Program in My Business? An Interview with Troy von Otnott, Massive Technologies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

On this Episode of City Rising, we take an in-depth look into the green job landscape, the future of work and the climate action workforce. Special guest Emily Schapira is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), and she provides insight into her work with the Philadelphia Energy Campaign and how she merged her passion for a substantial energy-related problem into an impactful career path. If this is your first time tuning into City Rising, go back and listen to Episode 1 with Dan Smolen to hear another perspective on the climate workforce. Tune into this episode to learn: How to enter into a career in renewable energy and sustainability. Who are the stakeholders and leaders involved in creating clean energy jobs? What types of jobs are out there? The price of solar energy in Philadelphia What companies are hiring in renewable energy right now Are federal tariffs affecting the growth of solar panels? Details on Philadelphia’s big sustainability goals City-wide initiatives for clean energy jobs and training. Philadelphia Energy Campaign and the $1Billion investment We want to hear from you! Subscribe to City Rising wherever you listen to podcasts. Email your feedback to contact@greenphillyblog.com. Get an email when new episodes drop by [signing up for our email list]. About Emily Schapira: Emily Schapira is PEA’s Executive Director and current Vice Chair of the board. Emily joined PEA as an employee in June 2016 to execute the Philadelphia Energy Campaign, a $1 billion, 10-year initiative to advance energy efficiency and clean energy across Philadelphia, while creating over 10,000 jobs. Emily has been a PEA board member since 2010, as the City Council appointee. Before joining PEA full time, Emily was Director of Global Accounts for the Lighting category for WESCO Distribution, a Fortune 500 electrical supply company. Her focus was on developing portfolio-wide energy efficient lighting upgrades for large commercial, industrial and institutional customers. WESCO acquired Emily’s previous company, Aelux, in 2015 where Emily served as Chief Operating Officer, managing sales, marketing and operations teams, and VP of Marketing and Business Development since 2012. Aelux was a lighting and controls retrofitter serving both small and large businesses and a variety of government and institutional clients across North America. Prior to joining Aelux, Emily worked on sustainability for Verizon and Intel, and started and ran the Wharton School’s Sustainability Program, based in Wharton’s facilities management group. Emily’s efforts focused on operational eco-efficiency and behavior change, and supported LEED certifications and attempts across the Wharton portfolio, earning the first LEED for Commercial Interiors certification at Penn. Emily also spent five years running a consumer heating oil co-op in Philadelphia and advocating for low-income energy assistance at the federal, state and local levels. About the Philadelphia Energy Authority In 2010, Council President Darrell Clarke and Mayor Michael Nutter launched the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) as an independent municipal authority. City Council established the Philadelphia Energy Authority to provide targeted expertise and focus on Philadelphia’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and expense. Under its founding ordinance, PEA is authorized to facilitate and develop energy efficiency and energy generation projects, to purchase or facilitate energy supply and energy services on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, government agencies, institutions, and businesses, and educate consumers. Resources from today's episode: **Philadelphia Energy Job Board** Find Your Power’ Jobs Training Program, Overseen by PEA, Receives $100,000 From PECO CBS Video Philadelphia's Greenworks Program Season One of City Rising is supported by the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP). Visit www.CUSPproject.org for more info. For more information on City Rising, visit greenphillyblog.com/podcast. Email your feedback and questions to contact@greenphillyblog.com.

Art and Change. Fast and Slow. We check in with three bright lights of the Minneapolis/St Paul arts community and try to get to the bottom of #soilpractice #socialpractice How do we make and sustain engagement?  Recorded as part of the B@S radio take over at Lumpen Radio WLPN Chicago for Justice and Open Engagement 2018 Colleen Sheehy is Executive Director of Public Art Saint Paul, an organization that places artists in leading roles to shape urban spaces, improve city systems, and deepen civic engagement.  http://publicartstpaul.org/ Valentine Cadieux is Director of the Environmental Studies Program and the Sustainability Program at Hamline University in St. Paul. https://www.hamline.edu/faculty-staff/valentine-cadieux/ Shanai Matteson is an artist and activist who leads collaborative public art and design projects through Works Progress Studio. She is cofounder of Water Bar & Public Studio. https://www.shanai.art/ http://www.worksprogress.org/  

Bio  Jorge Fontanez (@CuriousJLuis) is the founder of Marca Studio and operates as senior strategist, innovator and problem-solver passionate about creating and launching digital engagement and storytelling programs. He has been working at the intersection of technology, sustainability and marketing for over 15 years and experiments with models of stakeholder engagement in his role as Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Bard MBA in Sustainability Program.  Jorge is a First Movers Fellow since 2014 at the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program and collaborates with the Google Next Generation Policy Leaders influencing how tech policy affects communities of color. Jorge is an Afro-Latinx, queer affirming voice hailing from Philadelphia, representing the Puerto Rican diaspora and lives in New York City.   Jorge maintains a strong record delivering consistent execution of national, integrated marketing campaigns and was honored as a “40 under 40” Brand Innovator in 2012 for expertise in digital marketing. In 2011 and 2012, Jorge was also honored as an Official Honoree of The Webby Awards in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility for his leadership of Chase Community Giving, an employee and customer engagement program of JPMorgan Chase & Co. delivering over $25MM in grants to thousands of nonprofits nationwide.  Jorge now pursues his passion and interests in corporate citizenship, improving the world of philanthropy and stakeholder engagement through purpose-driven and impact marketing programs that scale.   Resources Marca Studio Collective Action for Puerto Rico   News Roundup Court greenlights AT&T/Time Warner merger setting the stage for more consolidation  Federal DC Circuit Judge Richard Leon ruled that the Department of Justice failed to prove that AT&T’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner violates federal antitrust laws, giving the greenlight for the $52 billion merger, which the companies closed on the same day. Comcast then made a $65 billion move to outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox, and Sprint and T-Mobile have now proposed a merger. The FCC opened a docket to review the Sprint/TMobile merger on Friday.  Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Indicted Federal prosecutors have indicted Elizabeth Holmes, the once-promising founder of  Theranos—a faulty blood testing technology company once valued at $10 billion. The company’s former president Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, was also indicted. They’re charged with 9 counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. They’re accused of defrauding investors of $100 million. They’ve plead not guilty. The Securities and Exchange Commission has also accused Theranos’s founders of fraud.   Trump calls for creation of a Space Force President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to create a new branch of the military—a “Space Force”—that will seek to achieve U.S. dominance in space. At a meeting of the National Space Council at the White House Trump said, “We are going to have the Air Force, and we are going to have the Space Force, separate but equal”. Senator Bill Nelson, a former astronaut, is against the proposal and tweeted that it is something that military leadership has told him they do not want.   Google released its diversity report Google released its annual diversity report last week and it shows black employees make up just 2.5% of the company even though the U.S. Census Bureau says they comprise 13.3% of the population. Latinx employees make up 17.8% of the population, but just 3.6% of Google’s workforce. The company also released for the first time data on attrition rates which show that, at 27 points above the index, black employees are leaving the company at a higher rate than other groups. Latinx employees are leaving the company at 15 points above the index.   Apple will remove backdoor for law enforcement Finally, Apple announced last week that it would be removing the iPhone port that lets law enforcement break into iPhones. There’s only one problem with this --  an official reportedly told Politico that this may create an opportunity for officers to exploit the exigent need exception—allowing them to access the phone without a warrant.      

I so am grateful to all of the guests that I've interviewed this year! I'm so grateful to all of you who were mentioned in this episode (see references below). To summarize what we talk about in this episode:  First, we have to recognize the status of the industry. Change is happening. It's inevitable. The need to lower risk from the owner perspective MUST happen. We talk about demography, and the impacts on Corporate Real Estate (CRE), buildings and infrastructure, attracting millennials, recruiting and retention. How the change in culture is affecting retail, but the economy as a whole, and policy. And last but not least we talk about how companies are looking at sustainability and health in their organizations. You'll be hearing from a few more guests in part two of the 2017 Constructrr Podcast recap next week. Episodes Referenced: http://www.constructrr.com/ep42/ (How to Increase Performance and Productivity of Your Capital Projects) - Stephen Mulva http://www.constructrr.com/ep33/ (Minimizing Risk? Or Am I Getting in My Own Way?) - Dr. Dean Kashiwagi http://www.constructrr.com/ep45/ (Blockchain with an Integrated Project Model Reduces Risk and Increases Transparency) - Dave Hughes http://www.constructrr.com/ep34/ (Millennials & Boomers Need Infrastructure Now!) - Ken Gronbach http://www.constructrr.com/ep44/ (Blockchain – Smart Cities Are Changing Policy) - Paul Doherty http://www.constructrr.com/ep39/ (Top Trends in CRE that Impact the Future) - Michael Bull http://www.constructrr.com/ep40/ (Robots and Humans in the Workplace) - Bruce Welty http://www.constructrr.com/ep41/ (How To Advocate for A Healthier, More Productive Workforce) - Leigh Stringer http://www.constructrr.com/ep43/ (How to Develop a ‘Real' Sustainability Program that Aligns with your Organization) - Barbra Batshalom Music By: Epic Music Supervision Show Notes: http://www.constructrr.com.ep55 (www.constructrr.com.ep55 )

Barbra Batshalom is the Founder & CEO of the Sustainable Performance Institute. She is a social entrepreneur, educator and change agent. She works with a variety of governmental, institutional and private sector organizations to help them institutionalize sustainability and achieve portfolio-wide measurable improvements in performance and profitability. With a diverse background of fine arts, social psychology and 20+ years in architecture and sustainability consulting, she brings a variety of skills to her work and a unique perspective engaging the human dynamics of decision-making and creative collaboration to technical work. Her work focuses on the intersection of systems, processes and culture. Barbra also teaches sustainable RE development in Brandeis University's International Business School. We talk about how SPI works with companies to prepare organizational strategy and do the right things culturally that support a sustainably focused organization. You can find Barbra Batshalom at: http://www.sustainable-performance.org/ (Sustainable Performance Institute ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/batshalom/ (LinkedIn ) https://twitter.com/Batshalom (Twitter ) Resources: http://www.sustainable-performance.org/resources/ (SPI's Resources Page) http://architecture2030.org/ (Architecture 2030) https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/B004YZ4NCI/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507027449&sr=1-1&keywords=getting+to+yes (Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher, William Ury) https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X (Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini ) https://www.kotterinternational.com/8-steps-process-for-leading-change/ (Kotter Change Management Info ) https://wmbridges.com/ (William Bridges Associates) https://www.amazon.com/Partnering-Manual-Design-Construction-William/dp/0070536694 (Partnering Manual for Design and Construction by William Ronco and Jean S. Ronco ) Music by: Epic Music Supervision Show Notes: Constructrr.com/ep43

These are all short, 3-5 minute snippets from the Sustainability Conference interviews. To hear the full interviews, follow this link https://soundcloud.com/radiocmc/sets/cmc-sustainability-conference-2016-interviews

These are all short, 3-5 minute snippets from the Sustainability Conference interviews. To hear the full interviews, follow this link https://soundcloud.com/radiocmc/sets/cmc-sustainability-conference-2016-interviews

These are all short, 3-5 minute snippets from the Sustainability Conference interviews. To hear the full interviews, follow this link https://soundcloud.com/radiocmc/sets/cmc-sustainability-conference-2016-interviews

Mathis Wackernagel, Ph.D., is co-creator of the concept of the ecological footprint and Executive Director of the Global Footprint Network. He is also an author and/or contributor to over fifty peer-reviewed papers, numerous articles and reports, and various books on sustainability that focus on the question of embracing limits and developing metrics for sustainability including Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth, Sharing Nature's Interest, and World Wildlife Fund's International's Living Planet Report. He previously served as the director of the Sustainability Program at Redefining Progress in Oakland, CA, and directed the Centre for Sustainability Studies /Centro de Estudios para la Sustentabilidad in Mexico, which he still advises. Wackernagel is also an adjunct faculty member at the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.The goal of the Global Footprint Network is to advance the science of sustainability. It is an accounting tool that looks at how many ecologic resources we have and how much we use to feed ourselves, absorb our wastes, house our buildings, etc. Calculated in acres, it asks the question "How many biologically active acres does it take to produce what you personally consume or your country consumes?". This is then compared to how many resources are available in your country, region and the world. Doing this we can see to what extent we use resources within the limits of what the earth, or particular region can renew. The Global Footprint Network has a web-based "footprint calculator" for people figure their own personal footprint.In a world of ecological constraints, ecological efficiency becomes increasingly important. People need to understand the interconnected nature of our daily choices and behavior and begin to reduce their footprint and use resources more efficiently. Wackernagel provides a concise overview of how this concept of ecological assets and liabilities, along with efficient resource use, is beginning to change the way individuals, local communities and nations are now planning for the future. He calls for true honesty about our footprints and their implications, including the example of his own somewhat large footprint created by his global consultation and educational activities. His ultimate goal, and the Global Footprint Network's main mission, is to build bridges between government, business, NGO's and academia-- to have a common understanding and language of our planetary resource constraints and how to live within them.Recorded at the Ecocity World Summit in San Francisco, April 2008