ESG Decoded Podcast

Get ready for a riveting episode as Kaitlyn Allen sits down with Peter Majeranowski, President and Co-Founder of Circ—a trailblazing company reshaping the fashion industry's environmental impact through innovative recycling technology for mixed fabric textiles. Before Circ, Peter made waves in finance, spearheading early-stage projects in Eastern Europe and serving in the C-Suite of various po...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh engages in an enlightening conversation with Michele Demers, the brilliant mind behind Boundless Impact Research & Analytics. Boundless is a cutting-edge environmental research and analytics firm, transforming the way investors, companies, and funds approach cleantech and the ongoing energy transition. Michele's impressive 25+ years of business expertise have...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Dr. Garry Cooper , the Co-founder and CEO of Rheaply . This Chicago-based tech company helps Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and universities better visualize, quantify, and utilize their physical resources. Dr. Garry Cooper is a renowned entrepreneur and neuroscientist with a Ph. D. in neuroscience from Northwestern University and two Bachelo...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jonathan Colbert , Vice President of Marketing for Voltera , a turnkey charging infrastructure provider focused on electric vehicle fleets. Jonathan is an executive passionate about leveraging technology to build powerful relationships between people and brands. Previously he spent time at Rivian as the Director of the Waypoints Network and was responsible...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Ling-Ling Nie and Hilary Donnell of Aura , a leading provider of proactive all-in-one digital safety. Ling-Ling is Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance & ESG Officer, and Head of Government Affairs. Hilary is Aura's Head of Corporate Social Responsibility & Public Affairs and established the company's efforts to diversify the technology...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Leela Ramnath , Senior VP and Head of ESG at Warburg Pincus , a leading global private equity firm. Leela leads global ESG strategy, collaborates with investment teams and portfolio companies to drive and optimize implementation, and manages vital partnerships for the firm. She has 20 years of experience working across capital markets, emerging markets, an...

What a fantastic journey! We are thrilled to be celebrating 100 episodes of ESG Decoded! We want to thank everyone who made this podcast an impactful resource in the ESG community: our loyal listeners, expert guests, ClimeCo, and 21 Media.  To honor this milestone, founding hosts, Kaitlyn Allen and Amanda Hsieh share some very exciting news… Erika Schiller is joining the podcast as Co-host! Erika...

This episode of our podcast honors Pride Month, celebrating the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and recognizing the call for unity, greater visibility, and equity. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Pride Month aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is integral to our culture and we encourage all employee...

This episode is a part of the ESG Paradigm Shift Series, where we examine different angles of the ESG phenomenon and its broader implications for finance and prosperity.  In this episode,  Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Shiva Rajgopal, the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He is the Departmental Editor of the Accounting Track of Management Science an...

This podcast honors Juneteenth, which recognizes emancipation from slavery and celebrates the spirit of freedom. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Juneteenth aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) is integral to our culture. Encouraging all employees to use their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with  Denise Vaughn , Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Ferguson , a $28.6B value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plu...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Robin Ferracone , Founder and CEO of Farient Advisors LLC , a leading independent executive compensation, performance, and corporate governance consultancy. Farient Advisors assists clients in designing and deliv...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dean Slocum , Founder & President of Acorn International, Acorn delivers the expertise that global businesses need to thrive in high-risk environments amidst community opposition, environmental liabilities, an...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Wil Srubar, Ph. D. , Founder & CTO of Minus Materials, Inc. , a seed-stage start-up commercializing a carbon-negative cement derived from microalgae. Dr. Srubar holds a Ph. D. from Stanford University and BS...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode,  Amanda Hsieh talks with Luke Oliver , Head of Climate Investments for KraneShares , a asset manager building innovative investment products that provide access to unique markets. In addition to curating the firm's climate, carbon, a...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes back Bill Davis , founder of Stance Capital , which was established in 2016 to bring to market investment portfolios that mitigate material environmental, social, and governance risks and generate excess returns wh...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In this episode,  Amanda Hsieh talks with Jennifer Stojkovic , a General Partner at Joyful Ventures , an early-stage VC fund focused on sustainable protein. She is also the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a platform of over 50,000 women professional...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm partnering with some of the most experienced sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communicat...

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights gender diversity efforts and advancing gender equality beyond the supply chain. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women's Hist...

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kaidi Johnson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space.  ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month a...

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights three leading woman driving transformation in the board room. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month and recogniz...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kim Nelson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space. In this episode, Yvonne N. Harris talks with Kim Ne...

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Courtney Taylor, who dri...