ESG Decoded Podcast
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Hsieh and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities of the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.
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Climate Risk Management & Disclosure Compliance Strategy | ESG Decoded Podcast #144
July 16, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin host Amanda Hsieh and Amanda Mast, ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Climate Advisory as they welcome Kate Rodger and Jon Liddell of Mitiga Solutions. In this episode, they explore various climate-related risks and the business case for quantitative risk analysis. - Financial and regulatory drivers for climate risk assessment - Different types of climate risks - The importance of scenario analysis and science-backed, quantitative analysis - How asset-intensive businesses can leverage data ...
Navigating Sustainability Shifts with Envita Solutions | ESG Decoded Podcast #143
July 02, 2024 14:04 - 30 minutes - 56 MBIn this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Shaun Miller, Envita Solutions’ Senior Director of Operations & Sustainability, and Amanda Mast, ClimeCo’s Senior Manager of Climate Advisory. Together, they discuss how Envita Solutions (formerly Heritage Interactive Services), a leader in sustainability and total waste management, has undergone significant rebranding and strategic changes over the past two years to adapt to the evolving sustainability landscape and better serve its clients. Am...
The Negative Impacts of Greenhushing on Advancing ESG | ESG Decoded Podcast #142
June 18, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin host Amanda Hsieh and Caroline Kelleher, Senior Associate of Sustainability, Policy & Advisory, to discuss the concept of "greenhushing." You may have heard of greenwashing, but there's a newer term you need to know. Greenhushing is when companies actually take significant actions to help the environment, but then under-communicate or downplay those efforts. They stay quiet about the positive things they're doing. How does this hurt the overall fight against climate change? Be sure ...
The Role of Blue Carbon in Climate Change Mitigation | ESG Decoded Podcast #141
June 04, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 16.7 MBJoin host Erika Schiller as she welcomes David Chen and Emily Romano, Senior Managers of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) at ClimeCo, to discuss the crucial role of blue carbon in combating climate change. In this episode, you will learn how blue carbon habitats (mangroves, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass meadows) stabilize coastlines, prevent erosion, and support local economies through food sources and eco-tourism. Also explained is how these ecosystems are significantly more effective th...
Navigating the European Union Carbon Removal Frameworks | ESG Decoded Podcast #140
May 21, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Wolfgang Brückner, Managing Director of First Climate, a company headquartered in Germany and Switzerland, dedicated to helping European businesses achieve their climate targets and meet compliance obligations. Listen as they explore the European Union's Carbon Removal Certification Framework and its connection with the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This framework is an exciting development that offer...
Sustainability Strategies for Small & Midsized Businesses | ESG Decoded Podcast #139
May 07, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBMay is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the 33 million small businesses in the U.S. that collectively employ over 61 million people. In honor of this month, host Amanda Hsieh welcomes Anna O'Brien, ClimeCo's Small Business Program Manager. This episode highlights the sustainability challenges and opportunities small businesses face. Amanda and Anna discuss the motivations for small businesses to implement sustainable practices and provide actionable advice for small business owne...
Insights on Decarb Connect NA 2024 & Decarbonization Grants | ESG Decoded Podcast #138
April 23, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, host Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Bill Flederbach, ClimeCo’s President and CEO. Their conversation focuses on Decarb Connect North America, a premier conference on industrial decarbonization held in Houston, Texas, March 26-28, 2024. During the event, Bill facilitated and spoke on a panel about how decarbonization grants are allocated. Coincidentally, on March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the grant of 6.1 billion to the Industrial Demonstrations Progra...
Is There a Pause in Climate Action? Insights from NACW 2024 | ESG Decoded Podcast #137
April 09, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 9.98 MBIn this episode, hosts Kaitlyn Allen and Erika Schiller join forces to bring our audience insights from the recent North American Carbon World (NACW) conference in San Francisco, California. For 21 years, NACW has been North America’s premier event for learning, collaborating, and networking on carbon markets and climate policy. Listen as Erika recaps key messages from the event. They address why there is a sense that climate action has taken a pause and the confusion that seems to loom aro...
Sustainability Drivers in Cement & Concrete
March 26, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, Erika Schiller is joined by Kayla Carey, ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Industrial Innovations, and Grant Quasha, Chief Executive Officer of Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material). With four billion tons of cement produced each year, this sector of the global economy is a heavy emitter, contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gasses (GHGs). Listen as Erika, Kayla, and Grant discuss the current efforts to decarbonize building materials and how carbon credits are helping t...
Article 6 at COP28: EU & Paris Agreement Controversies ft. Peter Zaman & Anna Stablum
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Anna Stablum, ClimeCo’s Business Development Director based in Singapore, and Peter Zaman, a partner at HFW in Singapore. Anna is establishing a presence for ClimeCo in Southeast Asia and was previously instrumental in developing one of the world's first exchanges for carbon–a spot trading platform for high-quality carbon credits. Peter is also based in Singapore and has over 20 years of experience as a transactional lawyer in the UK, EU, and Asia. P...
Sustainable & Resilient Agriculture ft. Carrie Vollmer-Sanders
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action. Carrie is a leader in the Decade of Agriculture efforts, advancing U.S. agriculture’s triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic objectives in the Ag Investment Accelerator and Honor the Harvest. She received the White House Champion of Change Award in 2014 for developing the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program at The Nature Conservancy....
Sovereign Wealth Funds & Global Challenges ft. Dr. Ana Nacvalovaite
February 20, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Ana Nacvalovaite, a Research Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford University. Dr. Nacvalovaite is an accomplished researcher, expert, and advocate for ethical business and investment practices. She obtained her doctoral degree from Oxford University, focusing on the regulation, sustainability, and transparency of investments made by sovereign wealth funds. Ana strives to bridge the gap between the immense resources of sovereign wealth funds and the ...
Ecosystem Essentials to Scale Early-Stage Climate Tech ft. Jennifer Singh
February 13, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jennifer Singh, the Sustainability Catalyst for Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), where she coaches and connects early-stage companies focused on solving climate and environmental challenges. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience building and scaling innovative businesses at startups and large corporations and is an industry expert, inventor, and author. Listen as Amanda and Jennifer discuss the power of collaboration and how ATDC, a ...
Advancing DEI in the Music Industry ft. Saskhia Menendez
February 06, 2024 14:26 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Saskhia Menendez, an equality and diversity ambassador, researcher, public speaker, mentor, and social change activist. Saskhia works to help diversify the music industry landscape, as well as help improve representation, access, and educate people of the issues and barriers certain underrepresented groups face. She is a multi-racial trans woman who transitioned 12 years ago and has over 10 years’ experience in the music industry. Saskhia is making br...
An ESG-Based Solution for the Trade Finance Gap ft. Marc Held
January 30, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Marc Held, CEO of Fishtail and a serial entrepreneur focusing on advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for the supply chain industry. Listen as Amanda and Marc discuss how to leverage supply chain data to more efficiently underwrite global trade financing and create nudges for more sustainable purchasing decisions. Marc sheds light on the global Trade Finance Gap, which is comprised of countless small businesses that...
Demystifying the EcoVadis Scoring Process ft. Christy Cooke
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Christy Cooke, Head of Capital Markets & ESG Finance Northern Europe for EcoVadis. EcoVadis is a well-known rating agency that assesses companies' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance and maturity. Christy has over ten years of experience working in the field of sustainability, with roles in both NGOs and the private sector. Previously, he worked at CDP, working closely with investors and companies on environmental disclosure. Li...
Adapting Insurance to Climate Risk ft. Dr. Carolyn Kousky
January 16, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund. Dr. Kousky is an expert in natural disasters, disaster insurance markets, and climate risk management policies. She has been featured in major media outlets and has a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University. Her latest book, Understanding Disaster Insurance: New Tools for a More Resilient Future, is an excellent resource for the episode. Disa...
The Value of the Total Waste Approach ft. Angela Baker
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen speaks with Angela Baker, Director of Business Development for Envita Solutions, formerly known as Heritage Interactive Services. Angela's primary focus is bringing consistency, best practices, and innovative solutions to the sustainability marketplace. She aims to help her clients achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to building pathways for carbon neutral programs and landfill-free solutions. Listen as Kaitlyn and Angela discuss Envita’s service...
Innovative Pathways to Build Employee Financial Security ft. Nick Maynard
January 02, 2024 14:40 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Nick Maynard, Senior Vice President for Commonwealth, where he has spent almost 15 years piloting and scaling innovations to improve the lives of financially vulnerable Americans. He is an expert on savings innovation, especially prize-linked, gamification, and tax-time savings. Listen as Yvonne and Nick discuss the various services provided by Commonwealth that focus on employee well-being and how an organization's success and financial well-being ...
How Electronics Reuse Drives Carbon Savings ft. Stephanie McLarty
December 26, 2023 14:02 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on, and by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring shape to the answers. In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustai...
How to Prepare for AB 1305 ft. Nico van Aelstyn & Derek Six
December 19, 2023 14:07 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on, and by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring shape to the answers. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Derek Six, ClimeCo's Chief Operating...
Air Quality Drives Energy Savings & Workforce Productivity ft. Dan Diehl
December 12, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Dan Diehl, Chief Executive Officer of Aircuity. Dan has over 25 years of industry expertise in commercial and light industrial building markets. Listen along as Erika and Dan discuss how indoor air quality is an ESG issue that impacts business, health, and workforce productivity. Their discussion also covers systems that better manage HVAC and indoor air, which can significantly reduce carbon footprints and energy costs. Unlock the world of sustai...
Navigating ESG Challenges in the Fashion Industry ft. Cynthia Power
December 05, 2023 14:23 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThanks to The Untangling Circularity Podcast, our December Sponsor. The Untangling Circularity Podcast tackles unanswered circular economy questions. Co-hosts Cynthia Power and Laura Novich, both experienced sustainability and circularity professionals, have identified topics they would like more clarity on., Band by addressing these questions head-on and bringing in experts, they begin to bring shape to the answers. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Cynthia Power, Founder of Molte ...
Decoding California Climate Laws ft. Nico Van Aelstyn & David Prieto
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Nicholas "Nico" van Aelstyn, a Partner with Sheppard Mullin, and ClimeCo’s David Prieto, Senior Director of Climate & Energy Advisory, to discuss the 2023 California Climate Accountability Act. The discussion highlights SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and SB 261, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, which address greenhouse gas and climate risk disclosures. While these touch on similar ground as the forthcoming SEC ruling, t...
Cultivating Belonging Through Inclusive Leadership ft. Arquella Hargrove
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Arquella Hargrove, Chief Culture Officer at Alchemy Consulting Group. Arquella has 30 years of experience creating productivity-inducing practices in public and private sectors through coaching, diversity, equity, inclusion, HR management, leadership development, strategic planning, and organization development and was named one of Houston's Most Influential Women. The focus of this episode is on the platinum rule, which encourages us to treat oth...
The Power of Diverse Boards to Drive ESG Efforts ft. Shireen Muhiudeen
November 14, 2023 13:46 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Shireen Muhiudeen, Fund Manager and Author of We Are All Stakeholders. Shireen is a senior investment professional with 33 years of experience in emerging market investments and sustainability, which led her to found Corston-Smith, a responsible asset management firm, in 2004. Shireen's impressive career includes serving as the CEO of AIG Investment Corporation Malaysia and being the first female Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia. Her con...
Optimizing Investment Stewardship ft. Darshita Gillies
November 07, 2023 14:36 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Darshita Gillies, the Founder & CEO of Maanch, a leading technology solution provider for asset managers and investors, revolutionizing the landscape of stewardship practices and sustainable, long-term value creation. In addition to being a globally recognized ESG and impact evangelist, Darshita is a chartered accountant, former investment banker, executive coach, and specialist in fintech and blockchain. She is a recognized ESG and Diversity Trail...
Internal Controls for ESG Reporting ft. Jeff Thomson & Shari Littan
November 03, 2023 17:21 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jeff Thomson and Shari Littan from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Jeff led IMA for nearly 15 years, doubling membership and CMA certification holders while expanding globally to serve 140,000 members in 150 countries. Shari, Director of Corporate Reporting Research & Policy at IMA, is an innovator in accounting, corporate reporting, and business sustainability, driving thought leadership for IMA's members. Together, they discuss the cr...
Empowering Inclusivity in the Workplace ft. Kelly Klien & Cristen Reat
November 03, 2023 17:20 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode celebrates Disability in Employment Awareness Month, acknowledging the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities and promoting inclusive employment policies, practices, and technologies that benefit both employers and employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to our culture, encouraging all employees to leverage their unique perspectives and experiences to drive business growth and cultivate a culture where everyone and every idea is valued. In...
Building Bridges to Bankability ft. Jonah Wagner & David Prieto
November 03, 2023 17:19 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen and David Prieto of ClimeCo are joined by Jonah Wagner, Chief Strategist at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). Jonah's expertise lies in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation and scaling clean energy technologies, having previously worked at McKinsey & Company and the New Zealand Treasury. He also played key roles in organizations like Delterra and Piramal Water LLC, focusing on sustai...
ClimeCo’s Expansion in Singapore & ESG Opportunities ft. Steven Okun
November 03, 2023 17:19 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBIn this brief episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors. Steven has over 25 years of experience across government, public affairs, and communication. Steven has lived and worked in Asia since 2003, serving as the Senior Advisor in ASEAN for EMPEA, formerly the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, and is a member of their global ESG and impact working groups. He also created and led public affairs for KKR Asia Pacific from 2011-2017, including i...
Solving Supply Chain Environmental Impact in Fashion ft. Kurt Kipka
November 03, 2023 17:19 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen converses with Kurt Kipka, Chief Impact Officer of Apparel Impact Institute (Aii). Kurt manages the growth and longevity of global programs, including Clean by Design – a proven platform for improving the resource efficiency of textile mills in collaboration with multinational brands. Before joining Aii, he spent three years at the environmental non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council, focusing on developing programs and tools to measure and improve the ...
Advancements in Industrial Decarbonization ft. Ken Chlapik
November 03, 2023 17:18 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Erika Schiller sits down with Ken Chlapik, Global Market Manager for Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies. Ken is an expert in developing solutions that utilize JM's innovative low-carbon CLEANPACETM and ADVANCED REFORMINGTM technologies. Throughout his career, Ken has played a vital role in the growth of steam methane reforming (SMR) hydrogen utilization for clean fuel in the oil refining industry. During his tenure, the capacity of SMR-based h...
Next-Life Possibilities for $100B of Plastic Waste ft. Raffi Schieir
November 03, 2023 17:18 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen engages in an exciting conversation with Raffi Schieir, Founder of Bantam Materials UK Ltd. Raffi is a well-respected leader in the plastics space, having established a market-leading Prevented Ocean Plastic program that is shaping the future of ocean-bound plastics. Originally from Canada, Raffi moved to the UK in 2011 to establish the UK division of Bantam Materials Inc. In his remarkable journey, Raffi has chaired Europe's prominent plastic recycling confe...
Navigating Pathways to Water Security and Beyond with CDP ft. Cate Lamb
November 03, 2023 17:17 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Cate Lamb, Global Director of Water Security at CDP, the world's largest coalition of non-state actors committed to delivering a water secure future. Cate is responsible for ensuring that CDP’s Water Security program maintains its status as the gold standard for disclosure of corporate and city water-related information globally, while also driving swift changes in corporate and city behavior towards water. She is leading CDP’s work to accelerate the...
A Mindful Approach to Responsible Recycling & E-Waste ft. John Shegerian
November 03, 2023 17:17 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Yvonne Harris engages in an interesting conversation with John Shegerian, the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ERI, the largest electronic waste recycler in the United States. John is a serial social entrepreneur who co-founded Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage, and many other impactful organizations. As a leader in his field, John has played a pivotal role in paving the way for the electronic recycling, data protection, and ITAD industries as a whole. Under his s...
Austin FC ‘Scores’ with Green Stadium ft. Jordan Enke
November 03, 2023 17:16 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBCalling all soccer enthusiasts! In this episode, Amanda Hsieh immerses in an enlightening discussion with Jordan Enke, Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations at Austin FC in Austin, Texas. Jordan plays a pivotal role in the organization with a comprehensive scope that includes overseeing general operations, safety and security, event and guest services, parking and mobility, and sustainability initiatives. Having been a part of Austin FC since its early days in 2019, he was instrumental...
The Journey of Belonging through Impactful DEIB Strategies ft. Jonathan Hall
November 03, 2023 17:16 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, join host Amanda Hsieh as she sits down with the dynamic Jonathan Hall, the Director of Belonging for Neiman Marcus Group. Get ready to be inspired as Jonathan takes us on a journey through the organization's rich history, deeply rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) since its inception, and infused with an unwavering pioneering spirit. Belonging, as Jonathan eloquently explains, centers around Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, resonating with our innate d...
Revolutionizing Fashion Circularity w. Molecular Recycling ft. Peter Majeranowski
November 02, 2023 19:53 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBGet ready for a riveting episode as Kaitlyn Allen sits down with Peter Majeranowski, President and Co-Founder of Circ—a trailblazing company reshaping the fashion industry's environmental impact through innovative recycling technology for mixed fabric textiles. Before Circ, Peter made waves in finance, spearheading early-stage projects in Eastern Europe and serving in the C-Suite of various portfolio companies. A true hero, he also dedicated 6 years as a US Naval Officer with deployments to...
The Power of Rapid LCAs in Scaling Cleantech Solutions ft. Michele Demers
October 31, 2023 15:11 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh engages in an enlightening conversation with Michele Demers, the brilliant mind behind Boundless Impact Research & Analytics. Boundless is a cutting-edge environmental research and analytics firm, transforming the way investors, companies, and funds approach cleantech and the ongoing energy transition. Michele's impressive 25+ years of business expertise have led to the creation of innovative solutions that bring about genuine, positive impact and measurable mar...
The Power of Local Circular Economies ft. Dr. Garry Cooper
October 31, 2023 14:57 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Dr. Garry Cooper, the Co-founder and CEO of Rheaply. This Chicago-based tech company helps Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and universities better visualize, quantify, and utilize their physical resources. Dr. Garry Cooper is a renowned entrepreneur and neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Northwestern University and two Bachelors from Indiana University. He has a diverse background with experience at Northwestern University...
Navigating Pathways to Water Security and Beyond with CDP ft. Cate Lamb | ESG Decoded Podcast
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Cate Lamb, Global Director of Water Security at CDP, the world's largest coalition of non-state actors committed to delivering a water secure future. Cate is responsible for ensuring that CDP’s Water Security program maintains its status as the gold standard for disclosure of corporate and city water-related information globally, while also driving swift changes in corporate and city behavior towards water. She is leading CDP’s work to accelerate the...
Revolutionizing Fashion Circularity w. Molecular Recycling ft.. Peter Majeranowski
August 01, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBGet ready for a riveting episode as Kaitlyn Allen sits down with Peter Majeranowski, President and Co-Founder of Circ—a trailblazing company reshaping the fashion industry's environmental impact through innovative recycling technology for mixed fabric textiles. Before Circ, Peter made waves in finance, spearheading early-stage projects in Eastern Europe and serving in the C-Suite of various portfolio companies. A true hero, he also dedicated 6 years as a US Naval Officer with deployments to I...
Scaling EV Fleet Charging Infrastructure ft. Jonathan Colbert
July 25, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jonathan Colbert, Vice President of Marketing for Voltera, a turnkey charging infrastructure provider focused on electric vehicle fleets. Jonathan is an executive passionate about leveraging technology to build powerful relationships between people and brands. Previously he spent time at Rivian as the Director of the Waypoints Network and was responsible for the go-to-market strategy and planned deployment of over 10,000 charging stations supporting k...
Why Consumer Cybersecurity is Enterprise Cybersecurity ft. L. Nie & H. Donnell
July 18, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Ling-Ling Nie and Hilary Donnell of Aura, a leading provider of proactive all-in-one digital safety. Ling-Ling is Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance & ESG Officer, and Head of Government Affairs. Hilary is Aura's Head of Corporate Social Responsibility & Public Affairs and established the company's efforts to diversify the technology industry and help protect communities especially vulnerable to digital threats. Listen as Kaitlyn, Ling-Ling, a...
Exploring 3 Leading ESG Trends ft. Leela Ramnath
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Leela Ramnath, Senior VP and Head of ESG at Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm. Leela leads global ESG strategy, collaborates with investment teams and portfolio companies to drive and optimize implementation, and manages vital partnerships for the firm. She has 20 years of experience working across capital markets, emerging markets, and ESG. Before joining Warburg Pincus, she led innovation and sustainability at an impact-focused i...
Celebrating Our 100th Episode ft. a Surprise Announcement
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat a fantastic journey! We are thrilled to be celebrating 100 episodes of ESG Decoded! We want to thank everyone who made this podcast an impactful resource in the ESG community: our loyal listeners, expert guests, ClimeCo, and 21 Media. To honor this milestone, founding hosts, Kaitlyn Allen and Amanda Hsieh share some very exciting news… Erika Schiller is joining the podcast as Co-host! Erika is Senior VP, Project Development at ClimeCo. She specializes in energy transformation acceler...
Peter Majeranowski Promote the Circular Economy for Textiles with Molecular Recycling
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Peter Majeranowski is the President and Co-Founder of Circ, a company revolutionizing the fashion industry's environmental impact with recycling technology for mixed fabric textiles. Before creating Circ, Peter worked in finance for an investment group focused on early-stage projects and companies across various sectors in Eastern Europe. On behalf of the group, he served in the C-suite of several portfolio companies. Peter also served 6 years as a U...
Advancing DEIB Efforts ft. Miriam Lopez
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode of our podcast honors Pride Month, celebrating the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and recognizing the call for unity, greater visibility, and equity. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Pride Month aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is integral to our culture and we encourage all employees to use their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas to help advance business outcomes and...
Interpreting the ESG Movement Through Accounting ft. Dr. Shiva Rajgopal
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode is a part of the ESG Paradigm Shift Series, where we examine different angles of the ESG phenomenon and its broader implications for finance and prosperity. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Shiva Rajgopal, the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He is the Departmental Editor of the Accounting Track of Management Science and an Associate Editor at the Journal of Accounting and Economics. Professor Rajgopal has also b...