Sustainability Business

Welcome to the latest Sustainability Business Podcast episode. Join host Emily Austin and sustainability expert, Erika Hornok as they unveil the power of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. It's not just a compliance requirement, but a powerful tool for corporations to demonstrate transparency and commitment to sustainable practices.

Explore the unexpected realms of decarbonization. In this episode of "The Other Scopes" Schneider Electric's Moritz Scholz, and Vanda Seres spotlight Begonia Garcia of Jeanologia, a changemaker in the textile and apparel sector. Discover their mission to transform the fashion industry using disruptive technologies aimed at establishing an ethical, sustainable, and eco-efficient production model, o...

Welcome to the latest Sustainable Podcast episode as we explore the world of GRESB and its impact on the global real estate sector. Join Erika Hornok and guest experts Dan Winters and Wes Fitch, as we discuss GRESB reporting, its importance, and practical tips for organizations to improve their sustainability performance. Don't miss this engaging conversation that will equip you with tools to navi...

In this special edition series of the Sustainability Business podcast by Schneider Electric, we explore "The Other Scopes". These are the industries that may not immediately come to mind when we think of decarbonization, but nonetheless have a huge impact on our lives and on the planet. In this first episode of the series, we kick off with the music industry, featuring special guest Lewis Jamieson...

Two special guests from Schneider Electric's Sustainability Business join Emily to discuss their experiences at past UN Climate Change Conferences, or COP events, and deliberate the value of such collaborations going forward. John Powers, VP of Renewable Energy & Cleantech, and Amy Haddon, VP of Marketing & Communications, share their views on the successes and shortfallings of recent COP...

Emily and Rebeca dive deeper into the world of ESG reporting, looking at current ESG reporting regulations around the world. Stay with us as we compare and contrast local taxonomies and decode how the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has rapidly become the foundation of many reporting regulations. We wrap the episode with some predictions and hopes for the future of univer...

Four Schneider Electric energy and sustainability experts explore the risk for electricity blackouts affecting significant portions of the US amid this summer's heat wave. Sourcing and Risk Management representatives from the Sustainability Business join leaders from the US Microgrid team to discuss the issue from a variety of viewpoints, including options to consider now and for the future. :::::...

The concept of ESG is not new, but its importance in corporate reporting programs is growing rapidly. From investors, to NGOs, to employees, to civil society, a company’s performance on environmental, social and governance issues is under the microscope with more stakeholders now than ever before. Credible reporting on ESG data is becoming a must-have for all companies, but the complex world of fr...

Susanne Lambany, Strategic Marketing Manager, is joined by Philippe Diez, VP of EMEA for Schneider Electric’s Energy and Sustainability Services, to kick off the beginning of COP 26 in Glasgow. They reflect on previous climate change conferences and offer predictions and recommendations about the push for net-zero, expected to be the focus of negotiations at COP 26. For more information on corpora...

We are starting a special edition of the podcast looking at how businesses can accelerate their recovery in a COVID-19 world. Join Cleantech client managers Adam Irwin and Ian Law, as they give you 4 reasons, even amidst the uncertainty of 2020, that signing a Power Purchase Agreement or PPA makes business sense. For more information on PPA’s and all things renewables head to Perspectives.se.com :...

We are starting a special edition of the podcast looking at how businesses can accelerate their recovery in a COVID-19 world. Join Andy Mckenzie, Microgrid Lead in UK & Ireland and James Hawkins, Microgrid Program Deployment Manager, as they discuss how a microgrid can help businesses build resilience and meet goals. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod Fo...

Overlooking energy and downtime maintenance during times of change can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. In this podcast, Ed Wilhite, Facility Manager from our own Schneider Electric manufacturing team shares his first-hand experience in making the most of challenging environments.

Organizations are seeking solutions that will fit their company goals of reducing their environmental impact and carbon footprint. John Powers, Vice President, Global Cleantech and Renewables, and Erin Decker, Director of Cleantech Client Management discuss how companies they have worked with have used renewables to meet their goals while aligning with their company values. :::::: Join the Active...

For manufacturers, maintaining flexibility in the face of constant change is the new business-as-usual. In this podcast, Dennis Edwards, Director of Facilities from our own Schneider Electric manufacturing team shares best practices for managing operations for a portfolio of manufacturing sites in volatile times. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod Follow us...

Susanne Lambany, who is part Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services marketing team is back and joined by Tom Bardwell, a Sustainability Consultant in our UK Team. Taking a look into the first compliance deadline of the Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting or SECR which is due on April 1. To learn more about SECR, head to our SECR Toolbox for everything you need: https://per...

In this episode Susanne Lambany who is part of the Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services Marketing Team is joined by Raquel Espada, our Strategy Vice President for EMEA and Maureen Bray, International Sustainability Sales Director. They discuss the changes they see happening in energy & sustainability, and dive into the role women play as change agents on this journey in ce...

The Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) released their 2019 company scores in January 2019. After wading through the results companies will need to start preparing for the 2020 response cycle. On this episode we’re joined by Anna Pierce, Manager of Sustainability and Louis Christopher, Sustainability Specialist of Schneider Electric’s Energy and Sustainability Services they take a look back at last y...

Last years Research Report survey we discovered that 59% of companies surveyed do not have a global energy data management strategy. In a world that is becoming more and more digitized, access to data is growing and so are the ways that you can access data. With growth in smart technology you can pull energy data in ways that were previously not possible. But it is not enough simply to collect or...

BONUS! Learn about how NEO Network™ brings together companies, solution providers, and affiliates to accelerate and seize new energy opportunities. On this quick bonus episode, we are joined by Ian Lawrence, Manager of US Operations of the NEO Network™, and Jim Stanway, The NEO Network™ Global Operations Manager. They discuss what the NEO is, the benefits, and how to become a member. Be sure to ch...

Sustainability Solutions Architect Nathan Shuler & International Consultancy Manager Gabriel De Malleray jumped on a call after this fall’s climate week in NYC to discuss the future of corporate sustainability. They discuss the goals companies are setting to keep pace with science around climate change. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod Follow us on Twi...

It seems like every week there is a new extreme weather event occurring in some part of the world. Having a strategy in place for your business is key to helping stay on course during these events. Having resiliency and discipline built into your procurement strategy is vital. In this episode we are joined by Senior Commodity Analyst, Robbie Fraser and Senior Risk Manager, Brian Burgin to discuss...

Schneider Electric Energy and Sustainability’s VP of Global Content and Cleantech Marketing, Amy Haddon, is joined by John Hoekstra, VP of Sustainability & Cleantech Services, to shed light on the current renewables market and help to give a skeptic's guide to renewable energy. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twi...

WELCOME to The Active Energy Podcast. A show featuring conversations that are shaping the future of energy. Starting the first week of December, 2019 we will be starting season 1 of the show. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::