Climate Confident - Stories And Strategies That Cut Emissions

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of Climate Confident , I sit down with Annalisa Bracco , a physical oceanographer and climate scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, to explore how our oceans are changing—and why it matters. The ocean is a critical carbon sink, absorbing vast amounts of CO₂, but it’s also warming at an alarming rate, driving more extreme weather events...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of Climate Confident , I sit down with Jarand Rystad , CEO of Rystad Energy , to take a hard look at where we are in the global energy transition and whether we’re moving fast enough to meet climate targets. We discuss: How disruptive technologies are reshaping the energy landscape – and why the transition would happen even without climate concerns...

Get in touch - leave me a message Factory farming isn’t just an animal welfare issue—it’s a major driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health risks. In this episode of Climate Confident , I speak with Thom Norman , co-founder of FarmKind , to break down the true environmental costs of industrial animal agriculture and explore solutions. We discuss: ✅ How factory farming contrib...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Ollie Burch , a communications strategist and co-founder of Among Equals , to dive into the thorny but crucial issue of climate communications. How can we engage more people in the fight against climate change, and why are so many efforts to do so falling flat? Ollie, with his background in behavioura...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast , I’m joined by Angelo Campus , the CEO and co-founder of BoxPower , to explore the transformative potential of microgrids in building resilient and sustainable energy systems. Angelo shares his journey from growing up at the edge of the grid in rural Northern California to founding a company that develops microgrid...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Anders Lindberg , President of Wärtsilä Energy, to unpack the complexities of the global energy transition. Wärtsilä has a wealth of insight into how we can move towards a 100% renewable energy future—without breaking the bank. Anders and I dive into the often-overlooked need for flexibili...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of Climate Confident , I sit down with Charlie Angelakos , Global VP of External Affairs and Sustainability at McCain Foods , to delve into the company’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% regenerative agriculture by 2030. With a direct relationship with 3,500 farmers globally and a commitment to farming in harmony with nature, McCain is tackling the...

Get in touch - leave me a message This year-end episode of Climate Confident takes a deep dive into the most impactful insights from 2024. With 47 episodes of inspiring conversations, we explore the technological breakthroughs, systemic strategies, and collaborative efforts shaping climate action. Highlights include Dragonfly Energy’s game-changing battery tech, Neara’s grid optimisation solutions...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this special episode of Climate Confident , I sit down with Stephan Müller from SAP to explore a major development in sustainability and finance – the newly launched SAP Green Ledger . Stephan, a finance expert at SAP, explains how this tool applies the same rigorous accounting principles used in finance to carbon emissions, offering companies a new level of tr...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Anderson , Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Katie leads efforts to drive climate action in the food and agriculture supply chain, making her an incredible resource on a topic we need to tackle urgently: methane emissions in agriculture. Methane, a p...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Kruger , founder of AYK Energy , a leader in marine battery innovation. Together, we delved into the exciting yet challenging world of maritime electrification and the technologies driving its growth. Chris shared insights into the evolution of marine batteries, from their...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast , I’m joined by John Lang , Project Lead at the Net Zero Tracker and a leading figure in the fight for transparency and accountability in climate action. Together, we explore the complexities behind net zero commitments and unpack what’s needed to transform promises into meaningful results. John explains the work of...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Ana Nacvalovaite , a research fellow at the University of Oxford’s Kellogg College Centre for Mutual and Co-Owned Business. Ana brought a wealth of insight into a fascinating and complex topic: the role of sovereign wealth funds in advancing sustainability, tackling climate c...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I chat with David Nicholson , Mercy Corps ' Chief Climate Officer, about their impactful work at the intersection of climate resilience, energy access, and humanitarian action. Mercy Corps operates across 42 countries, tackling critical issues around food and water security, governance, and economic opportunit...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of *Climate Confident*, I’m joined by Viktor Meier , CEO and co-founder of Glice , a company that's transforming ice sports by creating eco-friendly, zero-energy synthetic ice rinks. We dive into the story behind Glice, exploring how Viktor's early commitment to environmental issues led him on a journey to revolutionise ice skating withou...

Get in touch - leave me a message Here’s a deep dive into sustainable IT with Ralph Loura , co-founder and Chairman of SustainableIT.org . In this episode, Ralph shares his journey from CIO to sustainability advocate and outlines why the tech industry must take accountability for its environmental impact. We cover the unique role of technology leaders in driving sustainability, tackling issues lik...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Lew Blaustein , founder and CEO of EcoAthletes , an organisation dedicated to inspiring athletes to lead the charge on climate action. We delve into Lew’s fascinating career pivot, from sports marketing to environmental advocacy, sparked by the events of 9/11 and a pivotal Tom Friedman art...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Valerie Thomas from Georgia Tech to dig deep into some of the pressing topics in the climate space today – from carbon capture and biofuels to the growing potential of using timber in construction. We kicked off with carbon capture, a technology often seen as a critical tool in reducing atmospheric...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had a great chat with Dr Denis Phares , founder and CEO of Dragonfly Energy . Denis shared the fascinating journey of how Dragonfly Energy came to be, stemming from his background in academia, and a desire to make a tangible impact on climate change through entrepreneurship. We delved into their innovative dry el...

Get in touch - leave me a message Welcome to a special edition of the Climate Confident Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Sullivan , Global Head of Product Management for Sustainability at SAP . With three decades of experience in sustainability and climate change—including roles at the EPA and in startups—Jim offers deep insights into the evolving corporate approach to climate action....

Get in touch - leave me a message Hi everyone, Tom Raftery here, and welcome to episode 188 of the Climate Confident podcast. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Michael Barnard , a climate futurist who's spent the last 15 years delving deep into the challenges and solutions around climate change. Michael and I discussed the often controversial topic of carbon capture, util...

Get in touch - leave me a message On this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carina Gormley from the Centre for Public Impact . We delved into the challenges local governments face when implementing climate action plans, particularly the "intention gap" where well-crafted plans struggle to translate into tangible actions due to systemic barriers...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Dev Dalal and Xavi Laguarta , co-founders of Mitti Labs , for an insightful chat about the critical role of sustainable agriculture in combating climate change. Dev and Xavi explain how traditional rice farming, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, is a significant source of methane emissions – a...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jay Hakes , a renowned expert in U.S. energy and environmental policy. We delved into the critical role the upcoming U.S. presidential election will play in shaping global climate action, particularly as we approach the 2030 climate targets. Dr. Hakes provided an insightful a...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Shravan Kumar , Director of Client Success at Gramener , about the transformative role AI and geospatial data can play in tackling climate challenges. Shravan shared insights into how AI is being utilised to address urban heat islands, predict and mitigate the impacts of natural...