The 360 on Energy and Carbon

Join hosts Lysandra Naom, David Arkell, and John Pooley for a conversation with Andrew Birch (“Birchy”), Co-Founder and CEO of OpenSolar. This episode explores how solar moved from an expensive niche technology to the lowest-cost source of electricity in history — and why that shift is now reshaping global energy systems. Birchie breaks down the real economics behind solar’s rapid growth, how Aust...

Join hosts David Arkell and John Pooley for a deep, practical conversation with sustainability strategist Bob Willard on why procurement may be the most powerful, and underused, lever for reducing emissions. This episode breaks down where most organizations are misfocusing their climate efforts, and why Scope 3 emissions often dwarf operational emissions. Bob explains how net zero procurement shif...

In this end-of-year recap, hosts Dave Arkell, John Pooley, and Lysandra Naom reflect on the most impactful episodes of The 360 on Energy and Carbon in 2025.Using listener data and Spotify Wrapped insights, the team highlights the episodes that resonated most with audiences worldwide, spanning energy security, sustainable finance, grid stability, industrial decarbonization, and climate policy. They...

What if you could see every major greenhouse gas leak on the planet without ever setting foot on site? In this episode, Dave, John, and Lysandra sit down with Stephane Germain, founder and CEO of GHGSat Inc, to break down how satellites are transforming emissions measurement from a guessing game into hard data. Stephane reveals how GHGSat’s technology moves beyond outdated estimates to real, facil...

In this episode of The 360 on Energy and Carbon, Dave Arkell, John Pooley, and Lysandra Naom dig into COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and ask a blunt question: is the COP process still delivering real climate action, or just more diplomatic noise? The team walks through what COP30 actually is, who shows up, and what 55,000 delegates plus 70,000 protesters tell us about the scale, cost, and politics of glo...

Join hosts Lysandra and John for Part 2 of our conversation with Tamara Muruetagoiena, Vice President of Sustainability at the International Fresh Produce Association. This episode goes deep into the complex, energy-intensive supply chain behind fresh produce, and what it means for sustainability, climate goals, and ESG reporting. Tamara shares insights on Scope 3 emissions, cold chain logistics,...

Join Dave, John, and Lysandra as they sit down with Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Head of Taxonomy and Natural Capital at the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, for a deep dive into Australia's sustainable finance journey. From mining and Indigenous inclusion to insurance risk and ESG reporting, this episode unpacks how Australia built its taxonomy framework, what Canada can learn, and why ther...

Welcome to this exciting episode where hosts Dave, Lysandra and John are joined by Luis Chibante, President and CEO of Golden Acre Farms, to discuss the evolving landscape of energy management in greenhouse operations. Luis offers deep insights into how energy costs have shifted over the past decade, the percentage of total operating costs that energy typically represents, and the pros and cons of...

In this episode, Dave, John, and Lysandra delve into the pressing issue of energy security. They discuss how many organizations and individuals take energy availability for granted, defining energy security as the provision of reliable and affordable energy to continue desired activities. The conversation explores the impacts of energy security on daily life, the influence of global conflicts, and...

Join hosts Dave and John as they welcome back Henning Stein, Practice Head of Energy, Climate, and Resources at Eurasia Group, for an in-depth discussion on Europe's electric transformation. This episode covers Europe's progress in green transition, the challenges posed by energy security, the impact of geopolitical dynamics, and the future of European industries amidst the transition. Hen...

Join Dave, John, Lyssandra, and special guest Alex Seyer, CEO of Sir Carbon Bono, as they delve into the essentials of carbon certification, renewable energy credits, and evolving carbon markets in emerging economies. This episode covers the importance of transparent and verifiable certification processes, the methodologies used, major global standards, and insights on COP 29's outcomes and the si...

Join Dave, Lysandra and guest Lasse Kari, Global Energy and Resource Research Lead at Accenture Research, as they delve into the evolving landscape of European heavy industry. This episode examines the potential for industrial relocation, the structural challenges facing the sector, and the innovative strategies companies are employing to remain competitive amid high energy costs. Discover the rol...

In this episode of John la Sandra podcast, hosts John and Sandra have an insightful discussion with Catherine O’Brien, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Regulatory Government Relations, and Sustainability at Nestlé Canada. Catherine shares her unique career journey into sustainability and emphasizes the ingrained nature of sustainable practices at Nestlé. The conversation touches on part...

In this episode, Dave and John return from their travels to discuss Finland's ambitious climate goals with Helena Saren, head of the Zero Carbon Future Mission at Business Finland. Helena shares insights into Finland's strategies for reaching carbon neutrality by 2035 and carbon negativity by 2050, including innovation funding, industry collaboration, and systemic changes to drive a cleane...

In this episode, hosts Dave and Lysandra are joined by Ed Crooks, Vice Chair America's at Wood Mackenzie and host of the Energy Gang podcast. Ed discusses the evolution of the energy industry, focusing on climate policy, the energy transition, and insights from his extensive experience. Topics include the impact of the Paris Agreement, the Russia-Ukraine war on energy security, the challenges...

In this insightful podcast episode, Dave, John and Lysandra discuss the evolving customer expectations around corporate sustainability with Gerald Leonard. They delve into the broader spectrum beyond carbon accounting, including societal and community impacts, corporate governance, and the crucial triple bottom line of planet, people, and profit. The episode explores how different sectors like foo...

In this episode, hosts Dave and John welcome Stephen Schork, principal and co-founder of the Schork Group, to discuss strategies for energy companies dealing with extreme price volatility. Steven shares his expertise on hedging during non-volatile periods, the uniqueness of company hedging programs, and the role of risk tolerance. He also explores the future of energy markets, the impact of AI on...

In this episode, we welcome Dave, John, and Bruno from Air Company to discuss the transformation of CO2 into a valuable resource and its implications for decarbonizing the aviation industry. The conversation covers innovative approaches to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, the role of startups versus established companies in driving change, and the importance of regulatory frameworks and colla...

In this engaging episode, Dave and Lysandra discuss the implications and preparations for Canadian companies regarding the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) with Gregory Carli. The conversation dives deep into the impact of CSDS on businesses, the evolution of these standards, challenges in sustainability reporting, and the critical need for adopting these standards to stay compe...

In this episode, hosts Dave and John are joined by Catherine O'Brien, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Regulatory, Government Relations, and Sustainability at Nestlé Canada. Catherine shares insights on balancing sustainability goals with regulatory and economic pressures, Nestlé's commitment to carbon reduction, and approaches to packaging and recycling. She also highlights the importa...

In this engaging episode, Tamara Muruetagoiena, Vice President of Sustainability at the International Fresh Produce Association, joins John and Liandra to discuss the intersection of agriculture and sustainability, with a focus on climate smart agriculture practices in the fresh produce industry. The conversation delves into the challenges of improving farming practices, reducing food waste and th...

In this episode, Dave and Lysandra sit down with Dick Bakker. Director at Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC).  The conversation spans the founding and mission of OREC, the current and future role of community-owned renewable energy projects, and the intricacies of electricity regulations in Ontario.  Dick shares insights on the cooperative's efforts to decentralize the grid, advocate for p...

Join hosts Dave, John and Lysandra as they welcome Nicole Yazbek-Martin, head of taxonomy and natural capital at the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute. In this episode, Nicole demystifies the concept of sustainable finance taxonomy and its pivotal role in transitioning Australia to a low-carbon economy. Learn about the significance of taxonomies, Australia's unique approach compared to...

In this episode, hosts Dave and John are joined by Jon Norman, President of Hydrostor, for the third time. They discuss Hydrostor's rapid growth, innovative compressed air energy storage technology, and recent project milestones in California and Australia. Jon Norman shares insights into the company's expansion plans, the importance of long-duration energy storage in the global energy tra...

Join hosts Dave, John, and Lysandra as they break down their Spotify Wrapped 2024 stats and discuss some of the year's most impactful episodes. From remarkable audience growth to popular episodes like 'Zero Carbon Industrial Heat' and 'Future of Clean Tech,' the hosts cover listener demographics, geographic reach, and the influence of certain episodes on their thinking. They also highlight key tak...