ESG Decoded Podcast

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Ian Van Der Vlugt, VP of Product & Research for Datamaran, a software analytics platform that monitors external ESG risks in real-time and brings a data-driven business process for materiality analysis.  Ian manages product development, working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the greatest product value for clients. He also overse...

ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable.  In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight Group CEO & Chairman of Dialight Foundation.   Dialight is the world leader in LED industrial lighting technolo...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Erica Lasdon, Senior  Director, Capital Markets for ClimeCo.   Erica joined ClimeCo in 2021 after serving as a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates, LLC. A seasoned ESG professional bringing over 20 years of experience from the investment and non-profit sectors, she specializes in ESG integration, materiality analysis, investment...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jason Roe.  Jason is CEO & President of EcoVapor Recovery Systems, a company dedicated to helping industries improve their environmental and financial sustainability with innovative technology. Prior to joining EcoVapor, Jason was CEO of Avitas, a Baker Hughes venture focused on emissions monitoring and detection strategies enabled through robotic...

Get ready for some great news! This is a monumental episode for ESG Decoded as GAA announces its acquisition by ClimeCo, a leader in the management and development of environmental commodities and deployment of sustainability solutions. To mark this exciting development, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Bill Flederbach and Emily Damon .    Bill is ClimeCo’s President and CEO.  He co-found...

This is an exciting episode featuring Kaitlyn Allen, Carol Liffman, and Dr. Ivonne Cruz.   Carol is a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates who started her career in oil and gas as a geoscientist.  She was also the featured expert on episode #6 of this podcast.  Dr. Cruz holds a Doctorate and Masters degree in Sustainability. She serves as the Puentes Consortium Administr...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Mark Williams.   Mark is responsible for the sales strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Datasite, a leading SaaS provider for the M&A industry. Prior to joining Datasite, Mark held several sales leadership roles in a variety of SaaS companies including Chief Revenue Officer at SmartFocus and Vice President of Sales for K...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jennifer Guidry , Vice President, Global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) for Precision Drilling, a company known to deliver high performance, high value products and services to its customers in the oil and gas industry. With 25 years of global experience leading change in the upstream oil and gas, heavy const...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Rob West, Founder of Thunder Said Energy, a research consultancy for energy technologies and energy transition. Prior to Thunder Said, Rob built up the energy practice at Redburn, among the world’s leading, independent equity-research firms. He was responsible for the team’s energy strategy and commodity market research, while covering Super-Majors.  ...

ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors , which offers clients hybrid expertise in government relations, policy, and sustainability empowering them to operate at the inte...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jillian (Jill) Evanko, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director for Chart Industries, a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. 2020 was an award-winning year for Jill as she received the ExxonMobil PowerPlay Rainmaker Award, the S&P Global Pl...

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Robert M. ‘Bob’ Pilko , Strategic Relationships Director for Blade Energy Partners , an independent consulting company that provides leading-edge expertise to solve subsurface, drilling, completion, production, and materials challenges. Bob has extensive experience in many facets of the upstream gas and oil industry domestic and internationally. Since 2003,...

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Emmanuelle Palikuca , Senior Sustainability Advisor, Special Projects Team with ISS Corporate Solutions (ICS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) . ICS provides industry standard solutions in corporate governance, executive compensation, and sustainability.   Emmanuelle works with corporate issuers across industries...

ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen discusses a myriad of topics with Dr. Matthew Berg, Founder, CEO and Principal Scientist of Simfero Consultants. Simfero is a science-based water and natural resources risk management and...

ESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen switches things up by starting with some fun.  We learn some really neat facts about Andrew Bruce before diving into the topic of smart contracts.  Andrew is the Founder and CEO...

Within the spaces of ESG, technology, and innovation, the topic of waste management is often an afterthought. Well, this is not the case for this episode as Kaitlyn Allen and Rachel Meidl, LP.D., CHMM bring the subject of waste management to the forefront with their energized, informative discussion. For our ESG Decoded listeners, the episode does a great job of clarifying the actual meaning of te...

Many of us overlook the important role that financial institutions play in creating positive social and climate impacts. Listen as Kaitlyn Allen and Jeff Dangremond discuss the role of banks in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. Jeff is a Senior Consultant and Capital Markets Specialist with Global Affairs Associates who guides companies, individuals, and financial institut...

We light-heartedly refer to this episode as “ The Amanda Show ” as Amanda Hsieh (Amanda H.) meets with Amanda Tullos (Amanda T.) , the Founder and Principal of GreeNexus Consulting.  GreeNexus has the mission to remove the barriers that surround implementing triple bottom line thinking (environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic value) into the built environment. The Amanda H....

This episode sheds light on how ESG relates to energy transition. The "E" in ESG has connective tissue to the proper management of operational environment impacts and extends to the topic of climate change risk mitigation. Kaitlyn Allen welcomes two renewable energy experts, Kay McCall and Kevin Doffing , to explore the ramifications of the transition to a low carbon economy in the context of Hous...

In this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Anton Rushakov, a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates.  Anton is an ESG practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and the non-profit sector. He specializes in corporate sustainability and stakeholder relations with the focus on climate change and energy transition communications and engagement. &nbsp...

The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements which can include employee relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), company culture, and community outreach. Organizations are investing more in this space as they work to rebuild after the pandemic. Many Talent Development Leaders are prioritizing employee engagement efforts that will address their current pain points and challenges related...

There is a present-day workforce renaissance underway as many organizations create new talent models, which are very different from pre-pandemic constructs. This fresh start in the realm of talent acquisition is causing many jobs to be redefined and is driving the creation of new jobs.  This evolution affords businesses the opportunity to reassess what candidate skills best align with job spe...

In this episode Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Paige Marie Morse.  Paige is the Industry Marketing Director at Aspen Technology, where she provides insight and guidance on digital transformation to chemical companies worldwide.  Paige has worked for leading companies in strategic planning and portfolio management in chemicals and energy markets including Shell, Dow, Sunoco, and Clariant. &n...

In this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Soojin Kim. Soojin currently heads the global ESG research initiative at Preqin, the leading data provider for all Alternatives Data, providing insight and analysis on firms across every asset class for fundraising, performance, and deal information.  At Preqin, Soonjin also participates on the Asset Class Think Tanks and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equi...

In this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Megan Parks , an entrepreneur focused on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and climate change. She is co-founder and Executive Vice President of Grassroots Carbon, a public benefit company that helps leading organizations remove and store massive amounts of carbon in healthy soils across America's millions of acres of grazing lands. Megan previously wo...