Forward, Sustainably
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsForward, Sustainably is a podcast that captures sustainability insights from leaders and influencers across industries and sectors. Topics span from water conservation in the brewing industry to the role of the private sector in corporate social responsibility, sustainability marketing, business communications, employee engagement, investments and even health and wellbeing. We discuss current topics, provide tangible tools and advice for those working in the sustainability field or those who want to make a career transition into the profession. We explore topics at a comprehensive level all the way down to the muddy areas of opportunity. There is something for everyone in this podcast!
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Episodes
Organizing and Educating for a Sustainable World with Outrider Managing Director Tia Nelson – S2E1
April 16, 2020 19:20 - 45 minutes - 66 MBJoin us in kicking off season two of Forward, Sustainably as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Founded by Wisconsin governor and senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day is celebrated across the planet. The lessons and message behind Earth Day have evolved, but the value of the holiday stays the same—we all have the power to create a better future through our actions. In this episode, University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management program manager, Amanda Goetsch, sits down with Ti...
Sustainability in a Wisconsin Brewery with CEO, Central Waters Brewing Co., Paul Graham – S1E6
November 27, 2019 16:39 - 45 minutes - 62 MBGrab your favorite beverage and get ready for a great podcast episode with our guest Paul Graham, CEO of Central Waters Brewing Co. in Amherst, Wisconsin. Right out of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens point, Paul began working with the original founders of the brewery. A few years later Paul ended up purchasing the business and pouring his heart and soul into every detail. Paul states, “I make a lot of decisions with my heart,” and that’s exactly what you’ll hear through this interview. W...
Sustainability and the Built Environment with Phil Vetterkind – S1E5
November 14, 2019 18:02 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBSustainable built environment, LEED, WELL, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Construction, Healthy Building Products. Phil is the Director at Sustainable Building Solutions and Director of Sustainability at Hunzinger Construction. As Sustainability Director, Phil is responsible for working with the project team in order to identify opportunities and assist with implementing strategies that will enhance sustainability goals and LEED Certification initiatives on the project. Phil has worked as a ...
Sustainability in Healthcare with Mary Evers Statz – S1E4
November 01, 2019 16:22 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMary Evers Statz is the sustainability director and leads the energy management and sustainability efforts throughout the UW Health system which includes 7 hospitals and over 80 clinics in south central Wisconsin and northern Illinois and serves more than 600,000 patients each year. In this position Mary is responsible for the corporate vision and strategy to make UW Health a more environmentally friendly enterprise. Mary holds her Master’s in Sustainable Management and has over 25 years des...
Impact Investing and Sustainability in the Financial Industry with Mitch DeWitt – S1E3
October 17, 2019 17:37 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBInformation for new and experienced investors on how to integrate values into your portfolio. Mitch has gone from engineering to the financial world and he has a passion for helping investors align their values with their investments. Part of his role is to help educate people on the options they have in allocating their money. Mitch and Amanda cover hot topics such as socially responsible investing, impact investing, and environmental, social and governance indicators. Trillions of dol...
Food Systems, Wisconsin’s Sustainable Business Leaders and more with Jessy Servi Ortiz – S1E2
October 03, 2019 18:32 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBToday we provide a real smorgasbord of sustainability topics. In the first half of the episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture and food systems, supply chains and fair trade labels on the market. In the second half of the episode, we cover topics including the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, workforce development, career opportunities, manufacturing, climate change, benchmarking tools, the Wisconsin conservation movement, sustainable product development and W...
The Evolution of Sustainability with Tom Eggert – S1E1
September 16, 2019 21:01 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBToday we discuss the current state of sustainability at a state, national and global level; the evolution of sustainability in the private sector and academia; the most innovative things happening in sustainability and leaves listeners with key takeaways. We also discuss the then breaking news of the American Business Council’s “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” which vows commitments beyond stakeholders to include customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders—a move...