ESG Decoded Podcast

In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Simon Ninan , Senior Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability at Hitachi Vantara , to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. They discuss the energy demands and environmental impacts of AI, alongside innovative strategies like Hitachi’s eco-design technologies and AI-driven optimization of data centers to enha...

As we wrap up 2024, the ESG Decoded Podcast is thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone: the expansion of our team and the addition of a new host. We are thrilled to announce Anna Stablum as our newest podcast host. With her expertise in commodities and carbon markets, Anna will bring fresh perspectives and expand our discussions to include key sustainability topics from the Asia-Pacific regi...

If you missed part 1 of this series, that’s where we explore the supply side of these essential forest conservation carbon credits. Now, let’s focus on the demand side. Why do organizations purchase ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation’ (REDD+) credits, and how do these transactions support global sustainability goals? As of November 2024, this subject is timely as some RE...

Join us as host Erika Schiller , Dr. Stuart Pimm , Founder of Saving Nature , and Luis Mazariegos , Founder of Bioconservancy Foundation   talk about their collaborative conservation efforts in partnership with ClimeCo to protect and restore Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Together, they discuss how this project utilizes carbon credits to support sustained conservation, creating environmental and...

‘COP’ stands for ‘Conference of the Parties,’ a global gathering where countries negotiate and make decisions under UN conventions on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification. More than a conference, COP includes structured scientific, technological, and policy-driven discussions, involving ministers and experts from each country. This process creates frameworks and agreements that countr...

‘REDD’ stands for ‘Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries’, with the "+" adding activities like sustainable forest management and conservation. These projects aim to protect tropical forests, generate carbon credits, and support the fight against climate change. In the first part of this series, host Erika Schiller is joined by Bryan McCann , Senior Di...

New York City Climate Week is the largest annual climate week, bringing together leaders from over 100 countries to address the urgent need for climate action. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year's theme, "It's Time," highlights the critical moment as global temperatures rise, signaling the need for immediate action. Join host Erika Schiller and Emma Cox , ClimeCo’s EVP of Commercial, as t...

In this episode, host Erika Schiller is joined by Diandra Marizet Esparza , Co-Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist , and Allyson Cowell , ClimeCo’s Project Manager, to break down the complex topic of environmental justice and how it relates to carbon projects and the transition to a low carbon economy.  Projects in the voluntary carbon market, particularly in Indigenous communities, must pr...

Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes Peter Zaman , Partner at HFW , and Anna Stablum , ClimeCo's Business Development Director, to explore the intricacies of how CORSIA interacts with the Paris Agreement's Article 6, the challenges of avoiding double counting and double claiming in carbon credits, and the broader implications for international aviation emissions.  How is CORSIA shaping the fut...

Join host Amanda Hsieh for a special crossover episode of ESG Decoded and Energy Crossroads .  In this conversation Marina Badoian-Kriticos of Houston Advanced Research Center and Emma Cox of ClimeCo break down key elements of a Just Transition and highlight public projects and corporate strategies that incorporate these elements.  The role of federal initiatives like Justice40 in driving equitabl...

The Indiana Climate Action Plan, developed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) , is a strategic initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.  Join host Erika Schiller and Jessica Murray , Environmental Manager & Project Manager at IDEM, to discuss Indiana’s strategic approach to addressing gre...

Join host Amanda Hsieh as she welcomes  Shamina Singh , Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard.  Together, they explore how Mastercard connects societal well-being with business success, focusing on financial inclusion, small business support, and  data science for social impact. Shamina also talks about Mastercard's commitment to sustainability and climate action,...

Join host Amanda Hsieh and Amanda Mast , ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Climate Advisory as they welcome Kate Rodger and Jon Liddell of Mitiga Solutions . In this episode, they explore various climate-related risks and the business case for quantitative risk analysis. - Financial and regulatory drivers for climate risk assessment   - Different types of climate risks - The importance of scenario analy...

In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Shaun Miller , Envita Solutions ’ Senior Director of Operations & Sustainability, and Amanda Mast , ClimeCo’s Senior Manager of Climate Advisory. Together, they discuss how Envita Solutions (formerly Heritage Interactive Services), a leader in sustainability and total waste management, has undergone significant rebranding and strategic changes over...

Join host Amanda Hsieh and Caroline Kelleher , Senior Associate of Sustainability, Policy & Advisory, to discuss the concept of "greenhushing." You may have heard of greenwashing, but there's a newer term you need to know. Greenhushing is when companies actually take significant actions to help the environment, but then under-communicate or downplay those efforts. They stay quiet...

Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes David Chen and Emily Romano , Senior Managers of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) at ClimeCo,  to discuss the crucial role of blue carbon in combating climate change.  In this episode, you will learn how blue carbon habitats (mangroves, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass meadows) stabilize coastlines, prevent erosion, and support local economies through food sour...

In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Wolfgang Brückner , Managing Director of First Climate , a company headquartered in Germany and Switzerland, dedicated to helping European businesses achieve their climate targets and meet compliance obligations. Listen as they explore the European Union's Carbon Removal Certification Framework and its connection with the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS...

May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the 33 million small businesses in the U.S. that collectively employ over 61 million people. In honor of this month, host Amanda Hsieh welcomes Anna O'Brien , ClimeCo's Small Business Program Manager. This episode highlights the sustainability challenges and opportunities small businesses face. Amanda and Anna discuss the  motivations for  s...

In this episode, host Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Bill Flederbach , ClimeCo’s President and CEO. Their conversation focuses on Decarb Connect North America, a premier conference on industrial decarbonization held in Houston, Texas, March 26-28, 2024. During the event, Bill facilitated and spoke on a panel about how decarbonization grants are allocated.  Coincidentally, on March 25, 2024, the U.S. Depar...

In this episode, hosts Kaitlyn Allen and Erika Schiller join forces to bring our audience insights from the recent North American Carbon World (NACW) conference in San Francisco, California. For 21 years, NACW has been North America’s premier event for learning, collaborating, and networking on carbon markets and climate policy. Listen as Erika recaps key messages from the event. They address why...

In this episode, Erika Schiller is joined by Kayla Carey, ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Industrial Innovations, and Grant Quasha, Chief Executive Officer of Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material).  With four billion tons of cement produced each year, this sector of the global economy is a heavy emitter, contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gasses (GHGs). Listen as Erika, Kayla, and Grant...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Anna Stablum , ClimeCo’s Business Development Director based in Singapore, and Peter Zaman, a partner at HFW in Singapore. Anna is establishing a presence for ClimeCo in Southeast Asia and was previously instrumental in developing one of the world's first exchanges for carbon–a spot trading platform for high-quality carbon credits. Peter is also based...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Carrie Vollmer-Sanders , Sustainability Director for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action . Carrie is a leader in the Decade of Agriculture efforts, advancing U.S. agriculture’s triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic objectives in the Ag Investment Accelerator and Honor the Harvest. She received the White House Champion of Change Awa...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Ana Nacvalovaite , a Research Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford University . Dr. Nacvalovaite is an accomplished researcher, expert, and advocate for ethical business and investment practices. She obtained her doctoral degree from Oxford University, focusing on the regulation, sustainability, and transparency of investments made by sovereign wealth fun...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jennifer Singh , the Sustainability Catalyst for Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) , where she coaches and connects early-stage companies focused on solving climate and environmental challenges. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience building and scaling innovative businesses at startups and large corporations and is an industry expert, invent...