ESG Decoded Podcast

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Saskhia Menendez , an equality and diversity ambassador, researcher, public speaker, mentor, and social change activist. Saskhia works to help diversify the music industry landscape, as well as help improve representation, access, and educate people of the issues and barriers certain underrepresented groups face. She is a multi-racial trans woman who transi...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Marc Held , CEO of Fishtail and a serial entrepreneur focusing on advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for the supply chain industry.  Listen as Amanda and Marc discuss how to leverage supply chain data to more efficiently underwrite global trade financing and create nudges for more sustainable purchasing decisions. Marc sh...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Christy Cooke , Head of Capital Markets & ESG Finance Northern Europe for EcoVadis . EcoVadis is a well-known rating agency that assesses companies' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance and maturity. Christy has over ten years of experience working in the field of sustainability, with roles in both NGOs and the private sector. Pr...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Carolyn Kousky , Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund. Dr. Kousky is an expert in natural disasters, disaster insurance markets, and climate risk management policies. She has been featured in major media outlets and has a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University. Her latest book, Understanding Disaster...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen speaks with Angela Baker , Director of Business Development for Envita Solutions , formerly known as Heritage Interactive Services. Angela's primary focus is bringing consistency, best practices, and innovative solutions to the sustainability marketplace. She aims to help her clients achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to building pathways for carbo...

In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Nick Maynard , Senior Vice President for Commonwealth , where he has spent almost 15 years piloting and scaling innovations to improve the lives of financially vulnerable Americans. He is an expert on savings innovation, especially prize-linked, gamification, and tax-time savings. Listen as Yvonne and Nick discuss the various services provided by Commonwea...

Thanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on, and by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring sha...

Thanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on, and by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring sha...

In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Dan Diehl , Chief Executive Officer of Aircuity . Dan has over 25 years of industry expertise in commercial and light industrial building markets. Listen along as Erika and Dan discuss how indoor air quality is an ESG issue that impacts business, health, and workforce productivity. Their discussion also covers systems that better manage HVAC and indoor ai...

Thanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on., Band by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring s...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Nicholas "Nico" van Aelstyn , a Partner with Sheppard Mullin, and ClimeCo’s David Prieto , Senior Director of Climate & Energy Advisory, to discuss the 2023 California Climate Accountability Act.  The discussion highlights SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and SB 261, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, which address gr...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Arquella Hargrove , Chief Culture Officer at Alchemy Consulting Group . Arquella has 30 years of experience creating productivity-inducing practices in public and private sectors through coaching, diversity, equity, inclusion, HR management, leadership development, strategic planning, and organization development and was named one of Houston's Most In...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Shireen Muhiudeen , Fund Manager and Author of We Are All Stakeholders . Shireen is a senior investment professional with 33 years of experience in emerging market investments and sustainability, which led her to found Corston-Smith, a responsible asset management firm, in 2004.  Shireen's impressive career includes serving as the CEO of AIG Investmen...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Darshita Gillies , the Founder & CEO of Maanch , a leading technology solution provider for asset managers and investors, revolutionizing the landscape of stewardship practices and sustainable, long-term value creation. In addition to being a globally recognized ESG and impact evangelist, Darshita is a chartered accountant, former investment banker,...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jeff Thomson and Shari Littan from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Jeff led IMA for nearly 15 years, doubling membership and CMA certification holders while expanding globally to serve 140,000 members in 150 countries. Shari, Director of Corporate Reporting Research & Policy at IMA, is an innovator in accounting, corporate reporting, and...

This episode celebrates Disability in Employment Awareness Month, acknowledging the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities and promoting inclusive employment policies, practices, and technologies that benefit both employers and employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to our culture, encouraging all employees to leverage their unique perspectives and experienc...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen and David Prieto of ClimeCo are joined by Jonah Wagner , Chief Strategist at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). Jonah's expertise lies in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation and scaling clean energy technologies, having previously worked at McKinsey & Company and the New Zealand Tre...

In this brief episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun , Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors . Steven has over 25 years of experience across government, public affairs, and communication.  Steven has lived and worked in Asia since 2003, serving as the Senior Advisor in ASEAN for EMPEA, formerly the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, and is a member of their global ESG and impact workin...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen converses with Kurt Kipka , Chief Impact Officer of Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) . Kurt manages the growth and longevity of global programs, including Clean by Design – a proven platform for improving the resource efficiency of textile mills in collaboration with multinational brands.  Before joining Aii, he spent three years at the environmental non-profit Natural...

In this episode, Erika Schiller sits down with Ken Chlapik , Global Market Manager for Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies. Ken is an expert in developing solutions that utilize JM's innovative low-carbon CLEANPACETM and ADVANCED REFORMINGTM technologies. Throughout his career, Ken has played a vital role in the growth of steam methane reforming (SMR) hydrogen uti...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen engages in an exciting conversation with Raffi Schieir , Founder of Bantam Materials UK Ltd. Raffi is a well-respected leader in the plastics space, having established a market-leading Prevented Ocean Plastic program that is shaping the future of ocean-bound plastics.  Originally from Canada, Raffi moved to the UK in 2011 to establish the UK division of Bantam Materi...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Cate Lamb , Global Director of Water Security at CDP , the world's largest coalition of non-state actors committed to delivering a water secure future. Cate is responsible for ensuring that CDP’s Water Security program maintains its status as the gold standard for disclosure of corporate and city water-related information globally, while also driving s...

In this episode, Yvonne Harris engages in an interesting conversation with John Shegerian , the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ERI , the largest electronic waste recycler in the United States. John is a serial social entrepreneur who co-founded Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage, and many other impactful organizations. As a leader in his field, John has played a pivotal role in paving...

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! In this episode, Amanda Hsieh immerses in an enlightening discussion with Jordan Enke , Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations at Austin FC in Austin, Texas. Jordan plays a pivotal role in the organization with a comprehensive scope that includes overseeing general operations, safety and security, event and guest services, parking and mobility, and sustainabili...

In this episode, join host Amanda Hsieh as she sits down with the dynamic Jonathan Hall, the Director of Belonging for Neiman Marcus Group. Get ready to be inspired as Jonathan takes us on a journey through the organization's rich history, deeply rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) since its inception, and infused with an unwavering pioneering spirit. Belonging, as Jon...