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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James Rasteh Talks ESG Investing from the Shareholders’ Perspective
July 05, 2022 13:37 - 35 minutes - 19.4 MBESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with James Rasteh, the founder of Coast Capital, an investment management firm with an engaged approach to investing in public companies. Coast Capital works with a collection of leading CEOs and sector experts to identify, conduct due diligence on, and help create value from the companies it invests in. Coast ac...
Stephen Brown of Clean Energy Fund of Texas Discusses Environmental Justice & a Just Transition
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 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 Stephen Brown, Founder and CEO of the Clean Energy Fund of Texas, Inc., (TxCEF), which is focused on making the emerging green economy affordable and just for all Texans. TxCEF believes that an equitable transition to clean energy will help to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis, eliminate energy pov...
Tim Kim Discusses the Renewable Energy Industry, Veteran Careers, & How Companies Use Power Purchase Agreements to Meet Environmental Goals
June 21, 2022 22:50 - 41 minutes - 19.7 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, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Tim Kim, CEO of ibV Energy Partners and its direct affiliated companies. Before founding ibV Energy, Tim led closings on M&A transactions in the US and globally. ibV Energy Partners LLC is a privately held company based in Miami and direct investors and developers of large-scale solar and storage power plan...
Erica Lasdon, Capital Markets Director, With Governance Topics During Proxy Season
June 14, 2022 13:15 - 26 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen welcomes back Erica Lasdon, Senior Director, Capital Markets for ClimeCo. Erica joined ClimeCo in 2021 after serving as a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates, LLC. A seasoned ESG professional bringing over 20 years of experience from the investment and non-profit sectors, she specializes in ESG integration, materiality analysis, investment trends, and engagement strategy. Erica has deep expertise in multi-stakeholder engagement, proxy voting, and E...
Catherine McLean Discusses the Importance of Diverse Recruitment in the Clean Energy Industry
June 08, 2022 03:58 - 39 minutes - 17.7 MBThe ‘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, Yvonne Harris talks with Catherine McLean, Founder and CEO of Dylan Green, a clean energy recruitment agency with extensive experience working with start-ups and corporate businesses operating in the clean energy and technology markets globally. Catherine is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated...
Meagan Knowlton Explains ESG Challenges in the Reverse Supply Chain
May 31, 2022 14:43 - 43 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Meagan Knowlton, Director of Sustainability at Optoro, a returns technology company based in Washington, DC. Meagan leads initiatives that enable retailers and brands to build circular business models and reduce waste and emissions in the reverse supply chain. Prior to Optoro, she managed sustainability programs in the Coca-Cola bottling system, focusing on water, energy, and waste in manufacturing and logistics. Meagan holds a Master of ...
Dave Henderson & Gary Yoder on Comparative Life Cycle Assessment in the Asphalt Industry
May 24, 2022 14:15 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dave Henderson and Gary Yoder. Dave is the Vice President of Specialty Products for Asphalt Materials, Inc., a Heritage Group company. He has been in the asphalt industry for 30 years and has commercialized multiple asphalt technologies throughout the United States, China, and Brazil. Dave has an undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA and lives in Zionsville, IN, with his wife, Dani. Gary is the Vice President of Environmental Services at ClimeC...
Erin Urban Discusses Leading High-Performing Teams in the "Never Normal”
May 17, 2022 12:58 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThe ‘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, Yvonne Harris talks with Erin Urban, a certified Executive Leadership Coach who partners with high-achieving leaders and teams to elevate their impact and influence without sacrificing their wellbeing. Erin is an international speaker and a self-proclaimed neuroscience nerd. She is also the author of the ...
Dr. Monique Cunningham on the “G” in ESG
May 10, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 16.8 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by ClimeCo to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. To excel in today’s competitive business environment, a successful ESG Leader needs a balance of compliance, sustainability, and project management skills - backed by robust policy design expertise. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Monique Cunningham, who has over 15 years of experience leading strategic ESG projects for mul...
Angie Martin Discusses Emergency Response, Decarbonization Challenges in the Waste Sector
May 03, 2022 18:41 - 36 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Angie Martin, Senior Vice President at Heritage Environmental Services overseeing national emergency response, waste allocation, sustainability, and customer training efforts. Heritage Environmental is in the business of eliminating industrial waste and establishing improvement measures that make the world a cleaner and safer place. Angie is currently the Vice President of the Spill Control Association of America, the President of The Pesticide Stew...
Kyle Lukianuk Discusses a Novel Financing Marketplace That Connects For-Profits With Social Enterprises
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 15.4 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Kyle Lukianuk, Managing Director of UpMetrics, a company that brings technology and humanity together in service of social good. Prior to joining UpMetrics in 2021, Kyle spent nearly a decade in the impact investing and social finance sector and is cur...
What is ESG - (2021)
April 11, 2022 23:04 - 20 minutes - 15.8 MBESG Decoded, Episode #1 “The Genesis of the ESG Decoded Podcast” Welcome to ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Climeco to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. Kaitlyn Allen and Amanda Hsieh guide thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to ESG. In this episode, Kaitlyn and Amanda share why start...
Bill Davis Explains How ESG Investment Products Are Built
March 30, 2022 14:12 - 37 minutes - 16.6 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Bill Davis, founder of Stance Capital. The firm 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 ...
Didem Cataloglu, CEO of DIREXYON, on How Advanced Financial Modeling Plays a Role in Sustainability
March 21, 2022 23:38 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company, to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Didem Cataloglu, CEO of DIREXYON, a high-tech company specializing in advanced financial modelling tools. Didem brings strong technology and customer centricity to the DIREXYON team as the company looks to rapidly expand. She joined DIREXYON in 2020 a...
Ryan Calvert of Kairos Aerospace on the Criticality of Methane Leak Detection to Achieve Climate Goals
March 10, 2022 23:33 - 21 minutes - 13.3 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Ryan Calvert, Head of ESG Strategy & Implementation at Kairos Aerospace. Kairos builds instruments that pull data from the physical world and refine it into data products. The company’s hardware and software, attached to Cessna airplanes, focuses on th...
Chris Parker Explains Plastic Credits
February 24, 2022 11:10 - 31 minutes - 20.2 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Chris Parker, Director of the Plastics Program at ClimeCo. Chris joined ClimeCo in 2021 with 20+ years of experience in energy and commodity markets, sustainability, conservation, and ESG. He leads ClimeCo’s plastic market program, which partners with...
Ben Metz Discusses The Chancery Lane Project
February 16, 2022 08:46 - 26 minutes - 20.8 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Ben Metz, Executive Director of The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) which is working to rewire contractual law to fight climate change. Prior to TCLP, Ben was a founding member of Big Lottery Funds Community Recycling and Economic Development, Director for...
Ian Van Der Vlugt, VP of Product & Research at Datamaran, on AI in ESG and Dissolving the Roadblocks in Disclosure and Reporting
February 08, 2022 23:22 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Ian Van Der Vlugt, VP of Product & Research for Datamaran, a software analytics platform that monitors external ESG risks in real-time and brings a data-driven business process for materiality analysis. Ian manages product development, working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the greatest product value for clients. He also oversees the creation of product-related data, content, and research. Before joining Datamaran, Ian was the he...
Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight Group CEO & Chairman of Dialight Foundation, on Sustainability and the Importance of Gender-Balanced Boards
January 25, 2022 20:28 - 21 minutes - 16.3 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates, a ClimeCo company to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Fariyal Khanbabi, Dialight Group CEO & Chairman of Dialight Foundation. Dialight is the world leader in LED industrial lighting technology (listed on the London Stock Exchange) with millions of LED fixtures installed worldwide. It launched its...
Erica Lasdon, Capital Markets Director, on Cutting Through the Noise to Set Your ESG Strategy
January 13, 2022 23:21 - 37 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Erica Lasdon, Senior Director, Capital Markets for ClimeCo. Erica joined ClimeCo in 2021 after serving as a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates, LLC. A seasoned ESG professional bringing over 20 years of experience from the investment and non-profit sectors, she specializes in ESG integration, materiality analysis, investment trends, and engagement strategy. Erica has deep expertise in multi-stakeholder engagement, proxy voting,...
Jason Roe Discusses the Business of Eliminating Flaring
December 29, 2021 22:32 - 23 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jason Roe. Jason is CEO & President of EcoVapor Recovery Systems, a company dedicated to helping industries improve their environmental and financial sustainability with innovative technology. Prior to joining EcoVapor, Jason was CEO of Avitas, a Baker Hughes venture focused on emissions monitoring and detection strategies enabled through robotics, AI, and digital techniques. Before that, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ...
ClimeCo’s Bill Flederbach & Emily Damon Discuss the Acquisition of GAA, Carbon Markets, and COP26
December 01, 2021 17:02 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBGet ready for some great news! This is a monumental episode for ESG Decoded as GAA announces its acquisition by ClimeCo, a leader in the management and development of environmental commodities and deployment of sustainability solutions. To mark this exciting development, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Bill Flederbach and Emily Damon. Bill is ClimeCo’s President and CEO. He co-founded ClimeCo in 2009 and three years later acquired all company shares to assume full ownership. Under...
Kaitlyn Allen, Carol Liffman, and Ivonne Cruz, Ph.D., Share Their ESG Insights with Students at Rice University
November 18, 2021 01:44 - 55 minutes - 45.8 MBThis is an exciting episode featuring Kaitlyn Allen, Carol Liffman, and Dr. Ivonne Cruz. Carol is a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates who started her career in oil and gas as a geoscientist. She was also the featured expert on episode #6 of this podcast. Dr. Cruz holds a Doctorate and Masters degree in Sustainability. She serves as the Puentes Consortium Administrator, a Resident Scholar for the Center for the U.S. and Mexico at the Baker Institute and conducts research on ...
Mark Williams Discusses the Role of ESG Reporting in M&A Transactions
November 10, 2021 16:04 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Mark Williams. Mark is responsible for the sales strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Datasite, a leading SaaS provider for the M&A industry. Prior to joining Datasite, Mark held several sales leadership roles in a variety of SaaS companies including Chief Revenue Officer at SmartFocus and Vice President of Sales for Kno Mark graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Humberside University, England. ESG data is n...
Jennifer Guidry On Motivating Teams Through the Energy Transition
October 19, 2021 19:08 - 44 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jennifer Guidry, Vice President, Global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) for Precision Drilling, a company known to deliver high performance, high value products and services to its customers in the oil and gas industry. With 25 years of global experience leading change in the upstream oil and gas, heavy construction, and environmental remediation, Jennifer is known for creating industry leading...
Rob West of Thunder Said Energy: How to Get to Net Zero Carbon Emissions Efficiently and Effectively
October 11, 2021 23:25 - 37 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Rob West, Founder of Thunder Said Energy, a research consultancy for energy technologies and energy transition. Prior to Thunder Said, Rob built up the energy practice at Redburn, among the world’s leading, independent equity-research firms. He was responsible for the team’s energy strategy and commodity market research, while covering Super-Majors. Rob is also a Research Associate at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Kaitlyn follows Rob’s r...
Steven Okun Discusses Southeast Asia Perspectives on ESG, Private Equity and the SDGs in Emerging Markets
October 01, 2021 12:28 - 31 minutes - 27.4 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors, which offers clients hybrid expertise in government relations, policy, and sustainability empowering them to operate at the intersection of business, government, and media. Steven has more than 25 years’ experience across g...
Jill Evanko of Chart Industries Discusses the Nexus of Clean Energy, Water, Food, and Industrials
September 24, 2021 15:11 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Jillian (Jill) Evanko, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director for Chart Industries, a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. 2020 was an award-winning year for Jill as she received the ExxonMobil PowerPlay Rainmaker Award, the S&P Global Platts Energy Award for Chief Trailblazer, and the World LNG Executive of the Year honors. Way to go, ...
Bob Pilko Discusses Why Oil and Gas Companies and Geothermal Energy are a Perfect Pair
September 15, 2021 22:03 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Robert M. ‘Bob’ Pilko, Strategic Relationships Director for Blade Energy Partners, an independent consulting company that provides leading-edge expertise to solve subsurface, drilling, completion, production, and materials challenges. Bob has extensive experience in many facets of the upstream gas and oil industry domestic and internationally. Since 2003, Bob has been key to Blade's expansion from a small consultancy providing niche oil & gas drilling...
Emmanuelle Palikuca of ISS Corporate Solutions on the Role of ESG Raters and Rankers
September 09, 2021 09:18 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Emmanuelle Palikuca, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Special Projects Team with ISS Corporate Solutions (ICS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ICS provides industry standard solutions in corporate governance, executive compensation, and sustainability. Emmanuelle works with corporate issuers across industries to develop their ESG strategies and improve sustainability-related disclosures and programs. She provide...
Dr. Matthew Berg on the Connections Between Energy, Water, Climate, and Food (and ESG!)
August 31, 2021 19:28 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen discusses a myriad of topics with Dr. Matthew Berg, Founder, CEO and Principal Scientist of Simfero Consultants. Simfero is a science-based water and natural resources risk management and stakeholder engagement firm, generating high-impact analyses to guide industry strategy and pu...
Andrew Bruce of Data Gumbo: How Smart Contracts on Blockchain Could Be the Future of ESG Data
August 18, 2021 22:46 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBESG Decoded is the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen switches things up by starting with some fun. We learn some really neat facts about Andrew Bruce before diving into the topic of smart contracts. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Data Gumbo, a Houston-based technology company that has developed GumboNet™, the interconnected, indu...
Dr. Rachel Meidl on the True Meaning of Sustainability, Circular Economy, and how Lifecycle Assessments Can Challenge Conventional Wisdom
August 10, 2021 04:47 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWithin the spaces of ESG, technology, and innovation, the topic of waste management is often an afterthought. Well, this is not the case for this episode as Kaitlyn Allen and Rachel Meidl, LP.D., CHMM bring the subject of waste management to the forefront with their energized, informative discussion. For our ESG Decoded listeners, the episode does a great job of clarifying the actual meaning of terms that are used incorrectly far too often. We clarify definitions for ‘circular economy’ and ‘...
Jeff Dangremond Discusses How Banks and Financial Institutions Mitigate ESG Risk
August 05, 2021 00:50 - 40 minutes - 35.1 MBMany of us overlook the important role that financial institutions play in creating positive social and climate impacts. Listen as Kaitlyn Allen and Jeff Dangremond discuss the role of banks in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. Jeff is a Senior Consultant and Capital Markets Specialist with Global Affairs Associates who guides companies, individuals, and financial institutions to set their strategic and tactical financial direction while incorporating ESG goals and ...
Amanda Tullos Discusses the Living Building Challenge and Designing for Communities and the Future
July 28, 2021 02:33 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBWe light-heartedly refer to this episode as “The Amanda Show” as Amanda Hsieh (Amanda H.) meets with Amanda Tullos (Amanda T.), the Founder and Principal of GreeNexus Consulting. GreeNexus has the mission to remove the barriers that surround implementing triple bottom line thinking (environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic value) into the built environment. The Amanda H. and Amanda T. discuss the Living Building Challenge, which is currently the most rigorous performance b...
Kay McCall and Kevin Doffing Discuss Houston's Roadmap to a Low Carbon Economy
July 20, 2021 02:12 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MBThis episode sheds light on how ESG relates to energy transition. The "E" in ESG has connective tissue to the proper management of operational environment impacts and extends to the topic of climate change risk mitigation. Kaitlyn Allen welcomes two renewable energy experts, Kay McCall and Kevin Doffing, to explore the ramifications of the transition to a low carbon economy in the context of Houston. Kay McCall currently serves as the President and Executive Director of the Renewable Energ...
Anton Rushakov Explains GHG Footprints, Carbon Management Strategies and Net-Zero Targets
July 12, 2021 02:16 - 41 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Anton Rushakov, a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates. Anton is an ESG practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and the non-profit sector. He specializes in corporate sustainability and stakeholder relations with the focus on climate change and energy transition communications and engagement. Anton has worked in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Far East Russia, and he holds a Masters of Politica...
Julianne Miles Speaks to the ‘S’ in ESG as She Discusses Talent Development & HR Post Covid-19
June 23, 2021 01:43 - 45 minutes - 39.5 MBThe ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements which can include employee relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), company culture, and community outreach. Organizations are investing more in this space as they work to rebuild after the pandemic. Many Talent Development Leaders are prioritizing employee engagement efforts that will address their current pain points and challenges related to decreasing levels of employee morale stemming from blurred lines between work and personal life,...
Anna McKay Discusses the Role of ‘Returners’ in the Current Day Workforce Renaissance
June 09, 2021 15:17 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThere is a present-day workforce renaissance underway as many organizations create new talent models, which are very different from pre-pandemic constructs. This fresh start in the realm of talent acquisition is causing many jobs to be redefined and is driving the creation of new jobs. This evolution affords businesses the opportunity to reassess what candidate skills best align with job specifications, view recruits through a new lens and tap into underutilized pools of talent. In this ep...
Paige Morse Discusses How AI is Used to Achieve ESG Goals and the Circular Economy
May 26, 2021 21:52 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Paige Marie Morse. Paige is the Industry Marketing Director at Aspen Technology, where she provides insight and guidance on digital transformation to chemical companies worldwide. Paige has worked for leading companies in strategic planning and portfolio management in chemicals and energy markets including Shell, Dow, Sunoco, and Clariant. Paige has also worked in R&D, commercial and strategy roles in the US and Europe, and she earned her PhD in...
Soojin Kim of Prequin on ESG in Private Equity
May 21, 2021 23:06 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Soojin Kim. Soojin currently heads the global ESG research initiative at Preqin, the leading data provider for all Alternatives Data, providing insight and analysis on firms across every asset class for fundraising, performance, and deal information. At Preqin, Soonjin also participates on the Asset Class Think Tanks and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness (IDEA) Committee. Kaitlyn and Soojin discuss Preqin’s recently released ESG Module...
Megan Parks of Grassroots Carbon: Moving Beyond a Reductionist Focus on Carbon to a Broader Understanding of Regeneration, Ecological Health, Living Systems and What it Means for People
May 10, 2021 21:23 - 45 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode Kaitlyn Allen chats with Megan Parks, an entrepreneur focused on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and climate change. She is co-founder and Executive Vice President of Grassroots Carbon, a public benefit company that helps leading organizations remove and store massive amounts of carbon in healthy soils across America's millions of acres of grazing lands. Megan previously worked for nearly two decades as an environmental leader in the energy industry. In addition to he...
Anton Rushakov Explains Scenario Analysis and Why the Financial Community Wants TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure) Reporting
April 26, 2021 23:26 - 29 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Anton Rushakov, a Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates. Anton is an ESG practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and the non-profit sector. He specializes in corporate sustainability and stakeholder relations with the focus on climate change and energy transition communications and engagement. Anton has worked in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Far East Russia, and he holds a Masters of Politica...
Carol Liffman: A Chat with an ESG Consultant and Sustainability Advocate on Her Unexpected Career Path
April 02, 2021 21:48 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBThis is ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Carol Liffman, Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates. Carol started her career in oil and gas as a geoscientist. Her work on complex projects around the world in the energy sector helped her develop a broad skill set tied together by the management of r...
Pavel Molchanov of Raymond James: A Longtime Energy Analyst on ESG Raters, Reporting Frameworks, SPACs, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
March 27, 2021 05:09 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode Kaitlyn Allen (Global Affairs Associates President & CEO) is joined by Pavel Molchanov, a Director with Raymond James & Associates and an expert in Renewable Energy and Clean Technology with nearly two decades’ experience following energy at Raymond James. Pavel’s work spans all aspects of sustainability-themed technologies, including solar, wind, biofuels, electric vehicles, hydrogen, power storage, grid modernization, and water technology. Within the energy research team, ...
Moji Karimi of Cemvita Factory: Underground Refineries, Carbon as an Asset, and Pathways to a Net Zero Industry
March 17, 2021 10:17 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Moji Karimi, Co-Founder and CEO of Cemvita Factory. Moji is an engineer who is a whiz at ideation and the development of breakthrough technologies. Cemvita Factory develops carbon-negative technologies to decarbonize heavy industries and create a climate-positive future. Kaitlyn and Moji’s recent chat happened during CERAWeek® by IHS Markit ™, an A-list conference for leaders of all areas of the energy industry. They discuss the key aspects of C...
CEO Jackie Lyles On How Good, Old-Fashioned Stakeholder Engagement Can Fix the Texas Power Sector.
March 11, 2021 00:21 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Kaitlyn Allen (Global Affairs Associates President & CEO) is joined by Jackie Lyles, CEO of the Jackie Lyles Group. Jackie is a futurist and best-sellingauthor. As a business champion, Jackie’s professional journey has taken her deep into the world of environmental, social and governance issues shaping the business world today. In the shadow of the recent winter storm that brought the Texas power grid to a halt and impacted the lives of millions in this state, Kaitlyn and ...
Dr. Jamila Yamani of Climate Impact Capital - Marrying Investment and Science to Bring Solutions Into the World
March 03, 2021 20:10 - 30 minutes - 23.7 MBThis is ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode Kaitlyn Allen (Global Affairs Associates President & CEO) is joined by Dr. Jamila Yamani, Senior Principal at Climate Impact Capital. Jamila is an expert in applying sustainable approaches and system design to solve traditional science and engineering challenges. She advocates for moving s...
What is ESG?
February 23, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 16.1 MBESG Decoded, Episode #1 “The Genesis of the ESG Decoded Podcast” Welcome to ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. Kaitlyn Allen (Global Affairs Associates President & CEO) and Amanda Hsieh (Global Affairs Associates COO) guide thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the r...