Climate Confident - Stories And Strategies That Cut Emissions

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kedar Karkare , the co-founder of Karma Wallet . Kedar's ambition to blend financial growth with positive global change is not only ambitious but deeply inspiring. Karma Wallet, offers a transparent and ethical financial system designed to empower consumers. By u...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I’m joined by Michael Sheldrick , co-founder of Global Citizen . Michael shares his journey from grassroots activism in Australia to spearheading a global movement that champions systemic solutions to poverty and climate change. His approach as a policy entrepreneur, prioritising actionable and strategic advocacy,...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with Matthew Boulton , Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire at EDF Renewables UK and Ireland . We delved into renewable energy innovation, spotlighting the  projects EDF Renewables is spearheading across the UK. From the groundbreaking Oxford Project to the ambiti...

Get in touch - leave me a message In the latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Davide Ceper , CEO of Varda . We delved deep into the innovative solutions Varda is bringing to the agriculture sector. Here’s a quick overview of our enlightening discussion: Davide shed light on Varda's pivotal projects - Field ID and SoilHive . Field ID is a groundb...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the privilege of conversing with Tim Weiss , CEO of Optera , delving into the world of corporate carbon footprint management. Tim's journey, rooted in environmental policy and economics, has led him to spearhead initiatives in renewable energy in Southern Africa and the Navajo Nation. Our discussion cent...

Get in touch - leave me a message In today's episode of Climate Confident, I hosted Chris Larsen from DynaPower , a beacon of the clean energy movement. Chris unravelled the fascinating world of power electronics, spotlighting DynaPower's role in seamlessly integrating large-scale renewable energy projects with the grid. Delving deeper, we discussed the monumental Inflation Reduction Act...

Get in touch - leave me a message In the latest episode of Climate Confident, I have an insightful conversation with Taco Engelaar , Senior Vice President at Neara , about the critical role of digitalisation in the energy sector. Taco highlights how Neara's software creates digital twins of electricity grids, allowing for more efficient management and capacity analysis. We delve into the comp...

Get in touch - leave me a message As we kick off a new year (Happy New Year everyone), I wanted to take a few minutes to say thanks to everyone, mention some of last year's highlights, and look ahead to the year to come. Support the show Podcast subscribers I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers: Anita Krajnc Cecilia Skarupa Ben Gross Jerry Sweeney Andreas We...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hello, Climate Confident listeners! In this episode, we delve deep into the shoe industry's environmental footprint with the insightful Diana Yanes , a seasoned expert with a passion for sustainable innovation. Diana brings to light a staggering reality – almost 24 billion pairs of shoes produced annually, with a whopping 90% ending up in landfills within the...

Get in touch - leave me a message  In this Climate Confident episode I had the honour of hosting Sabine Erlinghagen , Global CEO of Siemens Grid Software to dive deep into our modern energy transition. In this special edition, sponsored by Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we peeled back the layers of the Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023 report . Sabine shed light on the urgent need for...

Get in touch - leave me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, chatting with Caroline Chalmer , CEO of Finematter , a platform transforming the jewellery industry. Caroline brings a unique perspective to the table, sharing her journey from the fashion world to championing sustainability in jewellery. Finematter isn't just a brand; it's a mission to revolution...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hello, Climate Champions! In today's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast I had the pleasure of hosting Matt Gray , the co-founder and CEO of Transition Zero , a trailblazer in energy systems modelling. In our conversation, Matt delved into the intricate world of energy systems modelling, a crucial tool for stakeholders and decision-makers in shaping our...

Get in touch - leave me a message Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Climate Confident Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of diving deep into the world of carbon-negative hydrogen with Arnaud Lager , the Founder and CEO of Decahydron . Arnaud brought to light some groundbreaking work his team is doing in Ra's al Khaimah, UAE. They're not just creating hydrogen; they're d...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked energy storage with Matt Harper , the Chief Commercial Officer at Invinity Energy Systems , who explained vanadium flow batteries—and their implications for renewable energy. We started with a 'Battery 101' comparing the familiar lithium-ion to vanadium flow batteries. Matt shared fascinating ins...

Get in touch - leave me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked sustainability with Mary Wilson , the Founder and CEO of All In . We unpacked the subscription model of All In – a model that champions the belief that sustainability transcends the boundaries between our professional and personal worlds. Mary detailed their tiered system, designed to democratise s...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of Chatting with Jeremy Bentham , Co-Chair & Senior Advisor at World Energy Council. Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in the energy sector. 🔍 Key Highlights: A Personal Responsibility : Jeremy laid out five actionable steps that each of us can inc...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked personal carbon allowances with  Prof Denise Baden from Southampton University and Associate Prof Tina Fawcett from Oxford University. Episode highlights: Carbon Allowances : Denise and Tina explained why such a system, could be a key player in our fight against climate change. Incentivizing Lo...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James MacNaghten , the CEO of Caldera , to dive deep into the game-changing world of energy storage. 🔋 What’s special about Caldera, you ask? They're not just storing energy - they're reimagining it! We delved into Caldera's innovative therm...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hello, Climate Confident family! It’s Tom Raftery here with a power-packed episode featuring Raj DasGupta , CEO of Electrovaya ! 🚚🔋💚 We dive into the enthralling world of lithium-ion battery tech and its game-changing impact on heavy-duty industrial vehicles.🌟 Raj takes us behind the scenes, unfolding the innovative steps Electrovaya is taking to reduce GHG em...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I chat with Professor Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science from University College London. 🔥 Key Takeaways: 📉 Delving deep into the pressing matter of our global climate, we explored the current trajectory of global warming. With 2.5 to 2.8 degrees warming in sight, the aim is to shift the d...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hey, Climate Confident listeners! 🎧 Today's episode was such an eye-opener! I sat down with Heather Johnson , the CEO of Ingenium , a company revolutionising the way we look at waste. We delved deep into how waste, especially hazardous waste, can be an untapped goldmine. Imagine your waste, not just as a discard but as a valuable resource to another company?...

Get in touch - leave me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast we dive deep into the intricacies of carbon markets with none other than Mike Azlen , the founder and CEO of Carbon Cap Management . Ever wondered how carbon trading actually works? Or whether it's effective in reducing emissions? Buckle up, because this episode has got you covered 🌱 The "Fit for...

Get in touch - leave me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I sat down with Peter Bachmann , the managing director of the Sustainable Infrastructure division at Gresham House , and let me tell you, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone passionate about building a sustainable future. 🌏 First up, we delve into the world of "Habitat Banks." Imagine t...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I dive into the world of corporate social responsibility with Gitte Winther Bruhn , the Global Head of Social Responsibility Solutions at SAP .  We talk about SAP's ground-breaking projects, such as "Advance Shared Prosperity," aimed at tackling complex issues in global supply chain...

Get in touch - leave me a message Hey folks, I'm back after a two week break, and you won't want to miss this episode of the Climate Confident podcast! 🌍 I sat down with Steven Rothstein , the Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator , and we got into the nitty-gritty of how financial institutions are stepping up their game—or not—in the face of the climate crisis. You know, it's...