The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady

Being the Visible Leader or Executive with Trends.ceo Dan DiFederico .  In this episode we discuss how to build a world-class presence on the one platform that matters by creating a Linked In strategy and a visible and effective profile. Learn what goes into developing a unique industry Leader Narrative that stands out in the crowd with stories that pull customers in.  Understand the power of cont...

Hazardous Material Management challenges with former PHMSA Administrator, Skip Elliott . In this episode Skip Elliott shares with us his journey to becoming the Administrator of PHMSA and the interim Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation .  We had an in-depth discussion about the challenges and gaps of Hazmat Training for Emergency Response professionals supporting the...

Sustainable Eco-Tourism with Leave No Trace TV host Richard Crawford . In this episode we explore how Richard started his Leave No Trace TV show and why he decided to focus on Eco-Tourism, sustainability, and social responsibility.  We discuss how companies are attracting new travelers to their exotic locations and what they are doing to reduce their carbon footprint.  Learn about some of the main...

This podcast episode features an interview with James Viray , the Global Head of Corporate Sustainability for GHD . We discuss GHD's commitment to sustainability, integration of ESG principles into their business, and how they are creating a sustainability culture. Learn how GHD is addressing social inclusion, generational value creation, and the future of sustainability as part of their &quot...

SimpleLab , from Startup to Laboratory Logistics Service Leader. Join us for an engaging conversation with Johnny Pujol , the visionary founder of SimpleLab. In this insightful interview, Johnny shares his journey from a passionate science fiction writer to the innovative mind behind a game-changing digital platform. Discover how SimpleLab is revolutionizing the environmental testing industry, mak...

Brownfield Redevelopment strategies with Hemisphere Brownfield Group⁠ and Ardent Environmental .  Join us for a dynamic conversation with Todd Davis and Bill Dennis , industry veterans in the field of brownfield redevelopment. Todd, an experienced attorney and CEO of Hemisphere Brownfield Group, and Bill, a principal at Arden Environmental Services, share insights on their 30-year journey in trans...

From CHMMs to ESG: learn about the AHMP 's journey through Diverse Environmental Disciplines. In this episode we talk with Kelsey Forde , the AHMP Chair, and Amanda Wuoti , a Board Member, about the benefits of being a member of the AHMP. We talk about how they are serving their members, and what to expect at this year's Annual AHMP Conference being held in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn how you...

"The Future of Water Management: AMI and Beyond an Exclusive Interview" with GHD Digital 's Freddie Guerra and Rick Relyea . Learn how Advanced Metering Infrastructure is Unlocking the Potential for Utilities through Advanced Analytics and Predictive Insights. See how AMI can reduce water loss and identify leaks saving customers thousands of dollars a year. Understand the assessment...

From Startups to Success: Why Mazarine Ventures invests in Climate Adaptation Technology with John Robinson .  Learn how Mazarine Ventures assesses investment candidates by using the CIA Framework  (Character, Intellect, and Access).   See how ESG fits into their Investment Thesis, and why they specifically focus on Water Tech.  Hear what technologies John is Bullish on and which ones he is Bearis...

In this episode we discuss Water Filtration and Equipment Selection.  Properly sizing a water filtration system can be challenging.  Who do you call when you need help figuring out the size of pumps you need to drain a retention pond, or what type of filtration unit should you use to process or treat contaminated surface water or groundwater?  Selecting effective treatment media is another difficu...

Odor Monitoring and Mitigation can be challenging. Where is the odor coming from? How should you eliminate the odors? How do you know if the source is from your location? These questions can be a real challenge to solve. Envirosuite is an air, odor, dust, and noise monitoring software platform used to measure these types of parameters. They have a beautiful software interface with the ability to d...

A discussion with the U.S. EPA’s Office of Water Deputy Assistant Administrator Bruno Pigott . So much is happening in the water space at the EPA these days, from lead and copper water supply pipe replacement programs to newly proposed PFAS Drinking Water regulations , the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) , and much more.  I had the opportunity to catch up with Bruno to discuss these...

PFAS Contamination Update with Clean Cape Fear Co-Founder Emily Donavan . Learn about the recent TSCA court ruling where four community groups petitioned the US EPA to require Chemours to conduct epidemiology studies that included 54 PFAS chemicals for thousands of North Carolina residents. Her reaction to the EPA's Proposed PFAS Drinking Rule for 6 PFAS chemicals and if the EPA should establi...

ESG Software for Every Business with Sustain. Life CSO Alyssa Rade . Learn where we are in the Evolution of the Decarbonization Journey. How Climate conversations and ESG Reporting expectations are changing the dynamics of Business from the Board Room to the everyday worker. See how Digital Transformation is changing the way companies think about tracking Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions and Reporting...

Today we have a panel discussion with today’s guests, Eliot Cooper of Cascade , Dr. Bradley Droy of TEA Environmental Solutions , and Craig Bruno of Landmark Environmental , around the evaluation process of selecting the proper In-Situ Chemistry products.  We also discuss what goes into bringing new chemical amendments to market.  Depending on the site characterization and hydrogeology characteris...

We are talking about the “G” in ESG in this episode with David Duffy , the CEO and Co-Founder of The Corporate Governance Institute . Learn why ESG is driving the focus of Boards today, and what their roles and responsibilities are for delivering the company's ESG strategy. Also learn how Non-Executive Board members help with supporting the Executives responsible for delivering these goals with th...

Mike Schade leads Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program, which challenges retailers to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals and develop comprehensive safer chemicals policies. Learn how Mind the Store’s influence convinced REI , one the nation’s largest outdoor apparel companies, to commit to stop selling PFAS containing consumer products in their stores 2024. We also talk abou...

LEED Zero, Decarbonization through Building Design, with Daniel Overbey of Browning Day. Learn about the for elements of LEED Zero. Better understand the requirements around LEED Zero Carbon and how measurement and monitoring is going “Next Level” and Performance is all that counts now. See how estimating carbon emissions from associated transportation activities has a huge impact on the total emi...

Today’s guests are Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey of Ettitude , a “Purpose Driven” fabric innovation and lifestyle brand making the world's softest, most sustainable materials with their patented and carbon neutral CleanBamboo® manufacturing process.  Learn why Ettitude's CleanBamboo® products are safer for the environment, how all their decisions are focused on creating a more sustainable product whi...

Greenwashing ; What is it and how to spot it, with Nikos Avlonas , CEO of the Center of Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) .  In this episode we discuss what are the affects of Greenwashing in the Industry, who is responsible for properly reporting on a company's ESG progress, what type of Reputational Risk is there for companies caught up in Greenwashing and much more. Thanks to our Sponsor...

Finch , the Digital plug-in tool that provides Sustainability ratings on all your favorite products with CEO Lizzie Horvitz . Finch provides consumers with environmental and social impacts rating on products they want to buy. Learn how Finch got started, how to install their browser extension to obtain science-backed ratings, the environmental impacts of the products, and customer reviews. Finch m...

The Insecurity of Everything with Co-Author John Shegerian, CEO of ERI . Learn how hardware data security has become the biggest issue facing the world today. Also, we discuss the challenges with properly managing end of life electronics, including solar panels, and how ERI helps companies manage these discarded assets. We also discuss how John got started ERI and what drives him as an entrepreneu...

Loyalty Point Leadership with Patrick Nelson , Veteran and Safety Leadership Consultant. Learn how Patrick is leveraging his battle tested experience providing Safety Leadership strategies that have resulted in 57% reductions in the TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) for Fortune 500 Organizations. Hear how he makes safety personal and trains operational leaders by giving them a playbook to util...

The Bag Lady: Saving the World One Bag at a Time, with Author and Business Coach Lisa Foster . In this episode, we talk with Lisa about her new book The Bag Lady: How I Started a Business for a Greener World and Changed the Way America Shops . We learn why she started her business, what was driving her to make a difference, and how she was trying to eliminate Americans use of Single-Use Plastic ba...

General Motors’ Road to Sustainability with Rae Howard and Breitner Marczewski , ESG Sustainability Leaders. According to GM's Sustainability Report , they are on a mission to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Design for the Environment, Advancing Transformative Technologies, Keep People Safe, Develop Talented and Diverse People, Uphold Human Rights, Support Supplier Responsibility, Building Inclusive Comm...