Podcasts about sustainability programs

What does the phrase “aquatic corporate community” mean to you? A school of fish in business suits holding an underwater meeting around a table of coral? Well, for our guests on the latest episode of *The Resonance Test,* it's all about plunging into a strategic social responsibility program called “Let's Swim Together.” Antonio Silva, President of European Aquatics, and Kate Pretkel, EPAM's VP and Head of Sustainability Programs, have pooled their knowledge to answer questions from Balázs Magyar, Senior Director of Account Management at EPAM. Swimming is not just sports skill, says Silva, “It's a life skill.” He rightly points out that the pool is a place that can be used by everyone: babies, children, and adults. And, as Magyar notes, it promotes discipline, responsibility, social connections, and physical- and mental health. “Let's Swim Together,” is starting with a pilot program for EPAM Hungary but the program will expand to other companies, other countries. Silva adds that with this initiative, we can reach “the specific goals of a company” and “so-called environmental, social and governance goals.” This is good news for Pretkel, who speaks ESG fluently. She says that EPAM has a long tradition of helping employees “to make a good impact on the communities that we live and work in,” adding that “It's not *just* about people working for a specific company, but also their friends, their families, their kids and their communities.” The challenge, with all these groups, is getting people to take the first step toward the water. “We are looking at the whole employee experience,” says Pretkel. The trick is making it easier for our employees to join. To do so, they are incorporated into the “overall experience that we are creating for them.” She says it's all about “building these habits and also in some cases engaging the team so they can help each other to make this first step.” In short, Silva and Pretkel are excited about building what Antonio calls, yes, “the aquatic corporate community.” He concludes: “It's about reaching some social goals that [the participants] could not reach if they were not involved in such an activity.” Host: Macy Donaway Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

In this episode, we talk to Todd Feist, IREM Director of Sustainability Programs about the updated version of IREM Certified Sustainable Property certification, IREM CSP v.2025. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org.

In recognition of February being Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 20 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities and her advocacy work to on behalf of all African Americans and unemployed.

Send us a Text Message.This episode was recorded live at SEMICON West 2024 – SEMI's flagship tradeshow where the global industry gathers to showcase its latest products and technologies; and discuss topics critical to the industry's growth. Two of these continue to be Sustainability and Workforce Development.  Today's guests will address both these topics. Paul Kelly, Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures and Chief Operating Officer of NY CREATES, and Dr. Mousumi Bhat, SEMI Vice President of Sustainability Programs join Françoise von Trapp to discuss an environmental sustainability partnership between NY CREATES and the SEMI Climate Consortium (SCC). You'll learn: What the SCC is all about and why it's a crucial step forward for the semiconductor industry New York's leadership role in addressing environmental sustainability for the semiconductor industry What the agreement between SEMI and NY CREATES covers How the climate agreement dovetails with the CHIPS Act and it's goalsand more. Our second guest is Shari Liss, Director of SEMI Foundation. She updates Françoise on the initiatives her team launched in the U.S. to address the semiconductor talent shortage, and how they are being rolled out in other parts of the globe. Connect with our guests on LinkedIn: Paul Kelly, NY CREATESMousumi Bhat, SEMI Shari Liss, SEMI Foundation  SEMIA global association, SEMI represents the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Become a sustaining member! Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and TwitterInterested in reaching a qualified audience of microelectronics industry decision-makers? Invest in host-read advertisements, and promote your company in upcoming episodes. Contact Françoise von Trapp to learn more. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2024 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

Marisol Gomez Melzi, leads Sustainability Programs at Watsco, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Miami and the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment in the HVAC distribution industry. Marisol started and built her career in the Green Financing and Tech Startup ecosystems in Miami, and she has also worked in the non-profit sector. On this episode, we will highlight some of the innovations Watcso, the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, is championing in the HVAC industry. We'll also discuss how Miami can work toward ensuring low carbon, high efficiency HVAC units are part of our city's infrastructure as we continue to experience significant construction and population growth.

Marisol Gomez Melzi, leads Sustainability Programs at Watsco, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Miami and the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment in the HVAC distribution industry. Marisol started and built her career in the Green Financing and Tech Startup ecosystems in Miami, and she has also worked in the non-profit sector. House on Fire is excited to have her on today to discuss the latest innovations in the HVAC space. Todays show will highlight some of the innovations Watsco, the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, is championing in the HVAC industry. We'll also discuss how Miami can work toward ensuring low carbon, high efficiency HVAC units are part of our city's infrastructure as we continue to experience significant construction and population growth.

Allison Righter, RDN, Director of Health and Sustainability Programs at The Culinary Institute of America talks to us about the more than 20 different vitamins and minerals that mangos contain. Learn more about mango nutrients that help support a strong immune system and gut health. Find mango recipes and more here!

Tim Hushon, sustainability and technology director at The Mill, details how sustainability factors into their ag retail business and how to partner with farmers on the technology adoption required. Hushon shares the challenges to find farmers and fields who can qualify for some of the carbon opportunities, while there's still a lot of potential for nitrogen reduction programs, including they as a retailer realizing a future of potentially selling a lower total amount of bulk fertilizer. Then he shares the new equipment their team is working to deploy in 2024 including section control spreading and drone spraying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recognition of February being Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 20 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities and her advocacy work to on behalf of all African Americans and unemployed.

In recognition of February being Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 20 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities and her advocacy work to on behalf of all African Americans and unemployed.

In recognition of February being Black History Month, Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 20 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities and her advocacy work to on behalf of all African Americans and unemployed.

This is the first in a séries of conversations with Friends and collègues who attended the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland from January 15-19, 2024. Here below are the biographies of the first two guests in this Davos Debrief #1, with Christian Schmitz and Joerg Geier , partners of the PDIE Group, who organised a luncheon on January 17 entitled : «Planetary Health and Energy Security : the Contribution of AI and digitisation ». Christian Schmitz After a corporate career in large multinationals such as Bayer, BASF, Henkel and the German SME hulsta furniture, he established his boutique consulting firm Aventa to bridge Japan and Europe. Various experiences in the startup world, investing in startups as well as running a global organization. Finally, he founded the PDIE to build his own global network of purpose driven entrepreneurs. Website : https://pdiegroup.com  Joerg Geier is a partner at PDIE Group, an agency offering consulting, research, and ecosystem building services in the areas of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. As a Director of Executive Education and Sustainability Programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Joerg merges his extensive experience in sustainable innovation, capacity building and ecosystem development. Joerg has lived and worked in the Silicon Valley, Cambridge (UK), and Berlin, Germany, clusters known for their entrepreneurial approach. This experience has shaped his dedication to the support of sustainable innovations. He is also co-founder and program chair of the Arts & Nature Social Club, a members' club whose mission it is to sensitize leaders to planetary challenges. Other roles were at Cambridge University's Judge Business School and Santa Clara University's Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship. As a Fulbright scholar and member and former Deputy Secretary General of the Club of Rome, Joerg's thinking is characterized by purpose, impact, and systems design. (https://joerggeier.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Here is the vidéo version of the Davos Debrief #1 with Christian Schmitz and Joerg Geier . This is the first in a séries of conversations with collègues and guests who attended the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland from January 15-19, 2024. Here below are the biographies of the first two guests in this Davos Debrief #1, with Christian Schmitz and Joerg Geier , partners of the PDIE Group, who organised a luncheon on January 17 entitled : «Planetary Health and Energy Security : the Contribution of AI and digitisation ». Christian Schmitz : After a corporate career in large multinationals such as Bayer, BASF, Henkel and the German SME hulsta furniture, he established his boutique consulting firm Aventa to bridge Japan and Europe. Various experiences in the startup world, investing in startups as well as running a global organization. Finally, he founded the PDIE to build his own global network of purpose driven entrepreneurs. Website : https://pdiegroup.com  Joerg Geier is a partner at PDIE Group, an agency offering consulting, research, and ecosystem building services in the areas of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. As a Director of Executive Education and Sustainability Programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Joerg merges his extensive experience in sustainable innovation, capacity building and ecosystem development.  Joerg has lived and worked in the Silicon Valley, Cambridge (UK), and Berlin, Germany, clusters known for their entrepreneurial approach. This experience has shaped his dedication to the support of sustainable innovations.  He is also co-founder and program chair of the Arts & Nature Social Club, a members' club whose mission it is to sensitize leaders to planetary challenges. Other roles were at Cambridge University's Judge Business School and Santa Clara University's Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship. As a Fulbright scholar and member and former Deputy Secretary General of the Club of Rome, Joerg's thinking is characterized by purpose, impact, and systems design. (https://joerggeier.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Megan Rock, Chief Sustainability Officer at CHS, joins NGFA for a discussion about her role, what drives sustainability commitments made by major companies, and how they will impact NGFA members.

*Since recording our conversation April stepped into a new role as Regional Manager for the Carroll and Madison Library System. Congrats!* April Griffith is the Library Director at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She received her MSLS from Clarion University in 2012, and has worked in academic, special and public libraries over the past decade. Her passion for the intersection of library services, community, and sustainability prompted her to serve as a project advisor for ALA's Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, write a chapter for Libraries and Sustainability: Programs and Practices for Community Impact, edited by Rene Tanner, et al., and contribute blog entries for ALA's Programming Librarian blog. April presented on the topic of sustainable library practices at the 2020 Association of Rural and Small Libraries annual conference, the 2020 ArLA annual conference, as well as for web program feature series hosted by various state libraries. Her service to the profession includes volunteering as a reader for the Arkansas Teen Book Awards and participation on ArLA's Nominating and Awards committees.

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“There's still a lot of room in grocery stores for better products. So, there's a lot more that we could do.” -Nels Leader   As the world continues to grapple with the issue of climate change, businesses are under pressure to find ways to operate in a more sustainable way. One way to do this is by achieving a Net Zero status. Net Zero means a company offsets all of its carbon emissions.    Achieving Net Zero is a major commitment for businesses, but it is one that can have a big impact on combating climate change. As more businesses strive for net zero, we will move closer to a sustainable future. Moreover, achieving Net Zero is not only good for the environment and for the people, but it can also help businesses save money on energy costs and make them more attractive to customers and investors.   Bread Alone is one of the companies that has worked hard to achieve this status. Bread Alone is a family-owned, values-driven company that has been making fresh, organic bread since 1983. Besides their tasty, honest, and affordable products, this values-driven bakery is a passionate advocate for regenerative farming and other sustainability measures. They are also committed to supporting local farmers, protecting the environment, and promoting the health of their customers.    In this episode, Justine sits with Nels Leader, the CEO of Bread Alone to discuss how we can be faithful stewards of the earth. Listen in as Nels shares what we can learn from his parents, Dan and Sharon about building a resilient family business and how they were able to build their facilities and run their operations in a very sustainable way. Justine and Nels also talk about how we can find a more purpose-driven life, why we should not stop or slow down in making better products, and how big of a difference small changes can make.  Meet Nels:  Nels Leader is the CEO of Bread Alone, a family-owned bakery that supports sustainable business for people and for the planet. Their family moved to the Catskill Mountains in 1983 where they started their journey. Since then, Bread Alone has become the home of freshly-baked oven organic bread. Nels joined his parents Dan and Sharon in 2012 and helped them make the company's vision bigger.    Nels was also trained for AI Gore's Climate Reality Project and is the co-owner of several other businesses. For the past years, Nels has been lecturing on Bard College's Sustainability Programs. Today, we can find Nels in Woodstock NY with his wife, son, and their dog.      Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  YouTube Linkedin Episode Highlights: 01:17 The Genesis of Bread Alone 06:05 Building a Family Business 10:02 Searching for A More Purpose-Driven Life 13:04 How to Achieve Net Zero in Your Business 16:10 How to Start Operating in a More Sustainable Way   18:57 There's More Room For Better Products

Molly Laverty, Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance at Del Monte Foods Inc., joins us to discuss the company's climate response goals, which include using 25% recycled plastics in packaging. Del Monte Foods is one of the largest food packaging companies in the U.S. and is working to become a sustainable provider of fruits and vegetables through investments in regenerative farming. We talk about the recently released Del Monte sustainability report and its plan for environmental progress, and how the food supply chain may change in coming years. Del Monte's CropTrak system, for example, could provide consumers end-to-end transparency to see into the source and distribution of their food. On the plastics front, only 4% of Del Monte's total packaging by weight remains plastic-based—the rest is made of paper, metal and glass. By 2030, Del Monte aims to make 100% of its plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable.Del Monte is also entering regenerative farming, introducing the use of cover crop to prevent erosion and restore nitrogen and other nutrients in the soil between food crops. The company is also working to breed non-GMO sees that are drought resistant and reduce the need for pesticides. The company banned use of pesticides on their partner farms when pollinators are present to improve biodiversity in the soil and farmland. Del Monte also made progress on other ESG issues, including diversity in the senior executive ranks, surpassing the 50% level for participation by women and people of color in 2021. You can learn more at http://delmontefoods.com.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Aditya Shivkumar around data science. We explore several data projects that utilize continuous emissions monitoring data to extract useful information about emissions limits, equipment reliability, and predictive alarms around operations. We then discuss how data science will enter new areas of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs and how new technologies related to artificial intelligence are helping to shape that evolution. We finish up by discussing some general advice around the utility and caveats related to the use of data.

Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities at Accenture.

Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is Managing Director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Ms. Dickson will discuss innovative employment methods for people with disabilities at Accenture.

In this episode we discuss the broad field of Data Science. We explore the history of Data Science and discuss how it can be used within EHS and sustainability programs. We cover the broad incentives such as regulation, policy changes, and ESG evolution that companies are encountering to further incorporate data into their decision making. We further drill down into the process of using data to gain insights that help to drive compliance, efficiency, and sound decision making. We also begin to explore a continuous monitoring system (CMS) program as an example of an area where the use of data can improve EHS programs.

Financial Well-Being is an important pillar of overall Well-Being.  Consumers Energy offers many programs to assist customers in reducing their energy use and saving money.  Listen in as Carrie Widenmier and Riki Shook share some of the programs that are available.

“ESG” Why is it important and how is it changing the way we do business with CEO Nikos Avlonas founder of the Center for Sustainability and Excellence. Learn how Sustainability reporting has changed over the years, what role the investment community has had on elevating the social awareness of climate change, the need for corporations to report climate risks and sustainability progress more accurately, and how CSE is helping companies prepare and develop Sustainability Programs. Thanks to our Sponsors: Regenesis, the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, and E-Tank #sustainability #esg #ghg #climatechange #csr #carbontax #environment #sdgs

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Michael Smith, the Director of Environmental Process & Policy with WSP USA, about working in a National Park, Photojournalism, and Consulting.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:09 Nic & Laura discuss career exploring5:19 Interview with Michael Smith Starts9:09 Michael talks about being a park ranger & bears18:58 Accidental photojournalism26:08 Env. impacts of legalizing marijuana35:12 Michael talks about env. consulting & current projectsPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Michael Smith at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsmith84Guest Bio:Michael Smith is a nationally-recognized leader in environmental policy and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, with more than 28 years of experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental justice analysis, project and program management, policy development, land use planning, business development, group leader, and training/education with the federal government, private sector, academia, and non-governmental organizations. He is currently a Director of Environmental Policy and Process at WSP USA, an arm of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. His technical areas of expertise include environmental justice analysis; socioeconomic analysis; greenhouse gas emissions and climate change/climate adaptation analysis; cumulative impact analysis; and designing strategies for streamlining NEPA and related permitting processes and reviews. Michael has managed and provided environmental compliance review for some of the nation's largest, most complex, and highly controversial projects, including major energy, transportation, and water resources infrastructure projects, approval of genetically engineered plants, commercial space transportation operations, legalized cannabis regulatory programs, and approval of new fuel economy standards for all vehicles operated in the United States. He frequently provides training and strategic advice for NEPA compliance for public and private sector clients through the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP), and as a faculty member at the University of California Los Angeles Extension Environmental Studies and Sustainability Programs, the University of California Davis Extension Land Use and Natural Resources Program. He has also served on a White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Task Force on National Environmental Policy Act training. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Episode 28 - This month we are finishing up our two part Higher Education Series. We are joined by our colleague, Brook Powell (not related to Caleb lol) to discuss the great programs that she has authored and continues to grow. Universities and colleges have a big opportunity to decrease their environmental footprint while also being an example for their communities. We highlight the TN College/Underserved Community Partnership Program, the Tennessee Higher Education Sustainability Network, and the Campus Food Pantry Grants. There is no Ranger Report this month.

Marianella Franklin is the Director for Sustainability Programs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In 2009, she has founded the Office for Sustainability and now is the UTRGV Chief Sustainability Officer.  Under her leadership, UTRGV (and its legacy institution, UTPA) has forged forward in creating a sustainable development platform for the University and the region it serves, influencing partnerships nationally and globally.  Marianella and Kevin discuss how community partnerships can be an impactful catalyst for lasting change, in academics and beyond. 

From building the right reporting, to creating awareness, to guiding behavior, and making direct contributions, there's a lot that organizations can do right now to increase their sustainability. We asked a Senior Value Consultant for the Value Experience Group at the SAP Concur organization and a Senior Consultant and Sustainability SME for our partner, TCG, to share their expert perspective on how to transform corporate sustainability programs in a two-part podcast series. In the previous episode, they provided insights on key terms on how to build a roadmap to sustainability for organizations.Transcript | Key Points See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Ms. Dickson will offer advice on what businesses can do to prepare for and survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Ms. Dickson will offer advice on what businesses can do to prepare for and survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

For November, the Office of Sustainability Programs has teamed up with the International Student and Scholar Services to celebrate International Education Week. In the first of two interviews with Creighton international students, Nick talked with Joichiro Yamada about the differences between sustainability in Japan and the United States.

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Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Ms. Dickson will offer advice on what businesses can do to prepare for and survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joyce welcomes Nedra Dickson, international/national business leader and disability advocate to the show. Ms. Dickson is managing director, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. They combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Ms. Dickson will offer advice on what businesses can do to prepare for and survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nedra Dickson, Managing Director, leads Accenture's Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Programs across 18 countries. A seasoned and awarded executive, Nedra possesses over 20 years of Technology Consulting, Operations Management, Procurement Sourcing and Category Management experience with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries. With strong expertise in Procurement transformation and Supplier Relationship Management, she has […] The post GWBC Radio: Nedra Dickson with Accenture and Nancy Williams with ASAP Solutions Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Podcast moderator Chris Hagler from EY's Climate Change and Sustainability practice talks with Paul Sobel, Chairman of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Rodney Irwin, Managing Director of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's (WBCSD) Redefining Value and Education, and Mark Weick, former Director of Sustainability Programs at the Dow Chemical Company, about leveraging enterprise risk management to manage environment, social and governance (ESG) risks. 

“Sustainability is meeting the needs of the future without compromising future generations.”   This week on the Produce Moms podcast, we are learning more about sustainability from Nikki Rodoni, the Founder and CEO of Measure to Improve. Measure to Improve exists to help producers and processors measure, improve and credibly promote their sustainability efforts. They provide analysis, resources, and training, among other services.     “The produce industry truly defines what sustainability means. We've been in business for second, third, fourth generations, and we're still in business.”   Contrary to popular belief, sustainability expands beyond the confines of being environmentally friendly. Learn more about the Three P's of Sustainability - People, Planet and Profit - and the work Measure to Improve does to implement greater sustainability in all of these areas. Nikki Rodoni saw a need for sustainability in our produce markets and used innovation to provide calculated impact and measurable results. Listen in to learn how you can join Nikki and Measure to Improve and make your own efforts in achieving sustainability and zero waste! “This industry is not only growing the highest quality and the safest produce, but they do it with integrity. And that story has never been told... I want to help the average customer appreciate how hard it is to get this food to their table, and do it with integrity.”   Visit earth911.com to get more tips and techniques and learn how to be more sustainable. It's important that we all commit to a more sustainable lifestyle!   You can find out more about all of the work Nikki and her team are doing at measuretoimprovellc.com, and find them on Facebook. Some Topics we talk about in this episode: Introduction // Guest - 1:16 What is Sustainability? - 3:22 Recognizing the Need for Sustainability: Nikki's Journey - 8:02 Measure to Improve and Households and Consumers - 13:55 The Future of Sustainability Programs - 15:48 Defining “Zero Waste” - 17:42 Tips to Become More Sustainable - 21:58 Measure to Improve's Current Work - 23:17 Wrap-up - 26:05 Get the Kroger Opt Up App on the App Store and Google or visit www.optupapp.com for more info   How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316715662104709/ Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you're at in life and business! Find out more at www.theproducemom.com   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!

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

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

American University is the first large educational institution in the United States to become carbon neutral. It is an impressive achievement! I spoke to Megan Litke, Director of Sustainability Programs, who oversaw the effort, about what they did and how they did it.

Jeff Lalich helped shape the Environmental and Sustainability Programs at Tesla Motors and in 2016 their team achieved the US Green Building Council's GOLD Certification for Zero Waste. He created ZeroFill Solutions to help any Business, School, or Community to achieve their Zero Waste to Landfill goals. Find out more about Jeff’s work at www.zerofillsolutions.com and follow him on social media @ZeroWasteGuru. To find out more about Laura and her speaking, coaching, and other hosting work visit her website at: powershour.biz . You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers and on instagram at laurapowers44.

The Cleaning Product Industry is changing the way it does boes business. Melissa Grande is Associate Director, Sustainability Initiatives at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). Since 2012, Melissa has served as a leader developing and supporting ACI’s Sustainability Programs and Sustainability Committee. She manages ACI’s annual Sustainability Metrics Collection Program, Charter for Sustainable Cleaning, and development of ACI’s biennial Sustainability Report. Melissa earned a BS in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated with a MS in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University. Prior to joining ACI, she worked at The Sustainability Consortium as a research associate in the Home and Personal Care Sector. LinkedIn Twitter

Glenn speaks with Paul Snyder, VP Corporate Responsibility with IHG. They talk about empowering hoteliers to make money by blending individual sustainability goals with monetary returns. It's a matter of him helping hoteliers achieve their goals by making their properties more profitable by ‘doing the right thing.' Then they discuss the InterContinental Barclay NYC and how they turned a Grand Dame into a sustainability showpiece. First, Glenn and Producer Jeff Polly talk about amazing places on earth you need to see before they potentially vanish forever. Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Find Jeff Polly at: Jeff@endpointmultimedia.com and http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/ Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Jenny Davis-Peccoud, a partner with Bain & Company who leads their sustainability and corporate responsibility practice, about a new report that finds that only 2 percent of corporate sustainability programs achieve or exceed their aims. To get sustainability efforts back on track, the report offers four guidelines to deliver lasting gains. On the show Megan, Jenny and Joe discuss: How Jenny defines "sustainability." How data was collected for the report. 300 companies from around the world completed a survey and Jenny's team followed up with interviews. Was Jenny surprised that the success rate was so low? Employee reaction to sustainability. Employees weren't convinced that sustainability wasn't a real priority for their company. Four things companies can do to make their sustainability efforts more successful. Make a bold, public commitment to sustainability. CEO's need to lead by example. Highlight the business case. Use process and incentive changes to reshape behaviors. Links & Notes Achieving Breakthrough Results in Sustainability Bain Alerts on Twitter

Jeff Miller, executive vice president and COO of health care REIT Welltower, Inc., discusses the evolution of the company's sustainability program and the opportunities for better sustainability practices in the health care real estate sector.

Lecture 5: Mitch Sears, Sustainability Programs Manager, City of Davis. Recorded 10/23/15.