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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Activating DEIB Efforts for Juneteenth ft. Jason Edwards
June 13, 2023 12:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThis podcast honors Juneteenth, which recognizes emancipation from slavery and celebrates the spirit of freedom. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Juneteenth aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) is integral to our culture. Encouraging all employees to use their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas to help advance business outcomes and foster a culture where everyone feels their viewpoint is ...
Building an Effective Corporate ESG Strategy ft. Denise Vaughn
June 06, 2023 10:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Denise Vaughn, Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Ferguson, a $28.6B value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a member of Ferguson’s Executive Lea...
The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs ft. Robin Ferracone
May 30, 2023 10:35 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Robin Ferracone, Founder and CEO of Farient Advisors LLC, a leading independent executive compensation, performance, and corporate governance consultancy. Farient Advisors assists clients in designing and delivering executive compensation solutions that support business strategy, talent development, and v...
The Role of Environmental Justice in the Energy Transition ft. Dean Slocum
May 23, 2023 10:42 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dean Slocum, Founder & President of Acorn International, Acorn delivers the expertise that global businesses need to thrive in high-risk environments amidst community opposition, environmental liabilities, and shareholder activism. Dean is a leading consultant to international extractive industries for soci...
Engineering Regenerative Systems for Scale and Carbon-Negative Cement ft. Dr. Wil Srubar
May 16, 2023 10:52 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Wil Srubar, Ph.D., Founder & CTO of Minus Materials, Inc., a seed-stage start-up commercializing a carbon-negative cement derived from microalgae. Dr. Srubar holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and BS and MS degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin, respectively. Along wi...
The Three Pillars of Climate Investing & Driving Impact ft. Luke Oliver
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Luke Oliver, Head of Climate Investments for KraneShares, a asset manager building innovative investment products that provide access to unique markets. In addition to curating the firm's climate, carbon, and impact strategies, Luke educates clients on asset class and client implementation strategies. He i...
Bill Davis Returns to Discuss ESG Controversies & Values-Based Investing
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes back Bill Davis, founder of Stance Capital, which was established in 2016 to bring to market investment portfolios that mitigate material environmental, social, and governance risks and generate excess returns while at the same time allowing investors to align their portfolios with their belief systems. Bill...
Diversifying the Future of Food ft. Jennifer Stojkovic
April 25, 2023 10:15 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jennifer Stojkovic, a General Partner at Joyful Ventures, an early-stage VC fund focused on sustainable protein. She is also the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a platform of over 50,000 women professionals in the future of food. In 2022, Jennifer published her debut award-winning book, The Future of ...
Simplifying Carbon Accounting for Small & Medium Businesses ft. Mike Smith
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications. As strategic consultants, they’ve earned a reputati...
Rickard Nilsson Discusses the Power of Investor Engagement
April 11, 2023 10:47 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications. As strategic consultants, they’ve earned a reputati...
Josh Hile Talks Impact Investing – Make Money While Doing Good
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm partnering with some of the most experienced sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communications strategists. We collaborate with clients to tell their “story” through smart, engaging sol...
David Latten Describes the Benefits of Gender Fair Procurement Extending Beyond the Supply Chain
March 28, 2023 10:28 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBAnnually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights gender diversity efforts and advancing gender equality beyond the supply chain. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women's History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. In this episode, Amand...
Kaidi Johnson Shares a Corporate Attorney’s Point of View on ESG Reporting and Corporate Responsibility
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBAnnually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kaidi Johnson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. ClimeCo, which powers this podc...
Women’s Panel: Fostering Gender Equality in the Board Room
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAnnually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights three leading woman driving transformation in the board room. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believ...
Kim Nelson Talks Water Intelligence Solutions Guiding ESG Decisions
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kim Nelson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space. In this episode, Yvonne N. Harris talks with Kim Nelson, Chief Operating Officer for True Elements, a company advancing a new era of water intell...
Courtney Taylor Shares Best Practices for Businesses Investing in Sustainable Community Solutions
February 28, 2023 11:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Courtney Taylor, who drives transformation in the ESG space. The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting o...
Dr. Monique Cunningham on the “G” in ESG
February 21, 2023 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Monique Cunningham, who drives transformation in the ESG space. To excel in today’s competitive business environment, ...
Rachel Schneider of Canary Discusses How Emergency Relief Funds Contribute to ESG Initiatives
February 14, 2023 11:07 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Yvonne N. Harris talks with Rachel Schneider, founder and CEO of Canary. Canary is a company helping the 21st-century social net evolve to reflect the future of work by providing technology and services that enable its clients to give individuals money at pivotal moments in their lives with dignity and efficiency. She's led the devel...
Graham Stewart Shares Innovations in Sustainable Fashion That Save Water, Energy, & Time During Cotton Production
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Calling all sustainable fashionistas – this conversation is for you! In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Graham Stewart, EVP for FIBRE52™. Graham is an international textile and apparel production and brand specialist working with world-class organizations. For the past two years, Graham has developed and patented a more sustainable bleach and...
Dimitry Gershenson Discusses the Growth Trajectory of the New Climate Economy–and How to Close Gaps in Access to Capital
January 31, 2023 12:42 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, the leading credit platform for climate entrepreneurs. Dimitry has 15 years of experience in climate and impact investing and operations in this space. Before Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures ...
Simon Fischweicher (CDP) & Emily Damon Discuss Decarbonization Across Value Chains
January 24, 2023 12:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen facilitates a conversation between the Head of Corporations and Supply Chains for CDP North America, Simon Fischweicher, and the SVP of Sustainability, Policy, and Advisory for ClimeCo, Emily Damon. Simon leads CDP North America's work to support companies on their journey towards environmental leadership by measurin...
Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs Accentuates the Connection Between Leadership & Martial Arts
January 17, 2023 12:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. The 'S' in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations --including employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Nguyen "Tom" Griggs, MBA, Ed.D., and Founder of Lead Connect Grow LLC. Tom is an instructor in Verbal Judo and has certificates in Adva...
Shari Littan of IMA on Sustainable Business Management
January 10, 2023 11:07 - 22 minutes - 21 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Shari Littan, Director of Corporate Reporting Research & Thought-Leadership at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Shari is an expert and innovator on mainstream accounting and corporate reporting, securities and corporate law, and business sustainability. In her position at IMA, Shari drives the...
Jim Massey Probes Whether Trust is the Missing Factor When ESG Outcomes Fall Short
January 03, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jim Massey, Chief Sustainability Officer for Zai Lab. Jim is a leader who is unafraid to take action and do the right thing—a critical requirement in today’s environment for a business executive leading during a global health pandemic, climate crisis, and racial inequalities. Before joining Zai Lab, Jim’s gov...
ESG Decoded Hosts Kaitlyn Allen & Amanda Hsieh’s 2022 Spotify Wrapped Holiday Release
December 27, 2022 12:02 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Hosts Kaitlyn and Amanda reunite for the first time since their inaugural "What is ESG?" episode from 2021, discussing the exciting developments for the ESG Decoded Podcast in 2022. Kaitlyn Allen, Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy, dedicates her time to leading the ClimeCo Sales Team and crafting bespoke sustainability, ESG, an...
Dr. Aarti Shyamsunder Shares ‘3 Cs’ that Are Important to Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations. This includes employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Aarti Shyamsunder, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for YSC Consulting, where she is responsible for creating distinct...
Piper Wilder Shares the Importance of Proper Microgrid Maintenance for Sustainability & Resilience
December 13, 2022 13:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Piper Wilder, Founder & CEO of 60Hertz Energy, a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for microgrids. From villages to remote industrial sites like mines, telecom, or fleets of backup power units, this software enables assets and those who maintain them to reach their full potential. Piper is ...
Mark T. Behrman & Bill Flederbach Discuss Industrial Decarbonization from a CEO’s Perspective
December 06, 2022 13:45 - 32 minutes - 30 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen interviews Mark T Behrman, President and CEO of LSB Industries, Inc., and Bill Flederbach, President and CEO of ClimeCo. Mark joined LSB Industries in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and was subsequently appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. He has over 35 years of execut...
Andy Gere of San Jose Water Discusses Technologies Driving Water Conservation Plus Emerging Contaminants
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Andy Gere, President and Chief Operating Officer for San Jose Water. Andy has over 30 years of experience in public water supply, water treatment, water quality, public health, operations, distribution system repair, and underground construction, serving over one million people in the greater San Jose metrop...
Dr. Daryl Collins Shares Why Measuring the Real Impact of CSR and Impact Programs Matters
November 22, 2022 12:08 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Daryl Collins, CEO and Founder of Decodis. Decodis is a social research firm that creates tech-led, customized data capture and analysis to elevate the voices of vulnerable populations. Dr. Collins has built a broad portfolio of work with financial service providers, foundations, bilateral donors, and gove...
Susan Maslow & Patrick Miller Discuss Model Contract Clauses for Human Rights Protections in Supply Chains
November 15, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Susan Maslow and Patrick Miller. Sue is a Co-Founder and Partner of Antheil. Maslow & MacMinn LLP. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Working Group to Draft Human Rights Protections in International Supply Contracts, American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section, and as Chair of the ABA Business ...
Kristin Tremain Davis Explains Employing Nature-Based Solutions to Strengthen Community Climate Resilience
November 08, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Kristin Tremain Davis, who leads AECOM’s Nature-based Solutions Americas Practice. As an ESG leader, she works to integrate nature into climate change resiliency, sustainability, hazard mitigation, natural capital accounting, and ecosystem projects and programs. Kristin is a Climate Adaptation Ecologist and ...
Greg Watson Discusses the "No Single Right Way" Approach to ESG
November 01, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Welcome back to our 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 Greg Watson, Founder of Partnership Capital. Greg worked in investment management and corporate finance for various leading City of London firms befor...
Bill Page Shares New Perspectives on ESG
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to Greenbuild, our October Sponsor. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, Greenbuild will take place in...
Colley Hodges Discusses How the Houston Zoo’s Mission-Driven Culture Propels Their Success
October 18, 2022 11:56 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to Greenbuild, our October Sponsor. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, Greenbuild will take place in...
Rick Wenger Explains Decarbonization With a Focus on Process Heat
October 11, 2022 13:34 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Rick Wenger, Director of Sales at Skyven Technologies. Rick has 15+ years of experience reducing energy use in the industrial sector. He has led the R&D department at Honeywell, one of the nation’s largest burner and heat exchanger companies, and has put in significant incentive dollars to work at Cascade ...
Rick Alexander Explains the Relationship Between ESG & Modern Portfolio Theory
October 04, 2022 13:24 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Welcome to our 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 Rick Alexander, the founder of The Shareholder Commons (TSC). TSC is an organization dedicated to creating responsible ownership throughout the investin...
Lefteris Arapakis Discusses How the Fishing Industry Contributes to Circular Economy
September 27, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thank you to EarthUP, our sponsor for the month of September. EarthUP enables employers to crowdsource corporate emissions reductions from their employees. This bottom-up approach reduces costs for sustainability teams while de-risking a company's emissions reduction strategy. EarthUP’s mission is to make sustainability part of everyone's job so co...
Luma Saqqaf Discusses Sustainability from a Middle Eastern Perspective
September 20, 2022 17:52 - 32 minutes - 30 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thank you to EarthUP, our sponsor for the month of September. EarthUP enables employers to crowdsource corporate emissions reductions from their employees. This bottom-up approach reduces costs for sustainability teams while de-risking a company's emissions reduction strategy. EarthUP's mission is to make sustainability part of everyone's job so co...
Jayce Hafner Shares How FarmRaise is Diversifying American Farming
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThanks again to EarthUP, our September Sponsor. EarthUP enables employers to crowdsource corporate emissions reductions from their employees. They use a bottom-up approach to reduce costs for sustainability teams while de-risking a company's emissions reduction strategy. EarthUP’s mission is to make sustainability part of everyone's job so companies can meet their emission goals. Visit them at earthup.eco. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh joins forces with Jayce Hafner, Co-Founder & CEO of Far...
Jayce Hafner Shares How FarmRaise is Diversifying American Farming & Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to EarthUP, our September Sponsor. EarthUP enables employers to crowdsource corporate emissions reductions from their employees. They use a bottom-up approach to reduce costs for sustainability teams while de-risking a company's emissions reduction strategy. EarthUP’s mission is to make sustainability part of everyone's job so companie...
EarthUP’s Stephen Bay Shares How Employee Engagement Helps Organizations Reach Sustainability Goals
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to EarthUP, our September Sponsor. EarthUP enables employers to crowdsource corporate emissions reductions from their employees. They use a bottom-up approach to reduce costs for sustainability teams while de-risking a company's emissions reduction strategy. EarthUP’s mission is to make sustainability part of everyone's job so companie...
Elizabeth Carlson of Tricon Shares Approach to Responsible Sourcing
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Elizabeth Carlson, Tricon’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Elizabeth focuses on developing and driving the company’s sustainability strategy and initiatives. Her background is in corporate responsibility, economic development, and environmental and social impact in non-profit and private sector organizations ...
Juliana Garaizar Shares Technology Solutions to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change
August 23, 2022 12:15 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Juliana Garaizar, Head of Houston Incubator and VP of Innovation for Greentown Labs. Juliana is a Board Member of the Angel Capital Association and the Lead Investor of the Portfolia Rising America Fund, which invests in BIPOC and LGTBQ founders, Portfolia Consumer, and Rising Tide Funds. She is an active Ad...
Fan Favorite - Bill Davis Explains How ESG Investment Products Are Built
August 16, 2022 12:15 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, we are featuring a fan favorite episode where Kaitlyn Allen talks with Bill Davis, founder of Stance Capital. Stance Capital was established in 2016 to bring to market investment portfolios that mitigate material environmental, social, and governance risks and generate excess returns while at the same time allowing investors to align their portfolios with their belief systems. Bill has a BA from Connecticut College and has taught or been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, Ha...
Diane Kappas Discusses PPG’s Commitment to Sustainability & Helping Customers Achieve ESG Goals
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Diane Kappas, PPG’s Vice President of Global Sustainability. Diane joined PPG in 1986 as an Engineer Trainee in Industrial Coatings, and since held several leadership roles with the organization. Prior to her current role overseeing global sustainability, Kappas served as Vice President of Automotive Origina...
Lauren Mechak of ClimeCo Demystifies the Carbon Offsets Market
July 26, 2022 13:03 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Lauren Mechak, ClimeCo’s Director of Program Development. Lauren leads ClimeCo’s efforts to evaluate new ideas for carbon offsets and other environmental commodities through technical, scientific, and financial feasibility. Lauren and the Program Development Team work through all aspects of early project dev...
Christine Tomas of iSelect Fund Discusses Investing with Impact
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Christine Tomas, Managing Director, Head of Business Development, and member of the Executive Leadership Team at iSelect Fund. Christine joined the iSelect Fund Executive Leadership Team in 2020, bringing over 25 years of global investment experience with institutional investors, family offices, sovereign we...
Mandi McReynolds Of Workiva Shares Insights On ESG & Financial Reporting
July 12, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this vodcast episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Mandi McReynolds, Head of Global ESG at Workiva. This connected cloud platform enables collaboration and integration into existing workstreams to simplify financial and ESG reporting. Mandi is also an award-winning author and host/executive producer for the video podcast series ESG Talk. Listen as ...