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Decarbonisation Dialogues: Navigating the EcoVadis Network for Climate Impact

Climate Confident - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of talking to Julia Salant from EcoVadis, where we tackled the increasingly essential role of technology in scaling up sustainable practices within supply chains. Julia elucidated EcoVadis' digital solutions, designed to assess and improve the sustaina...

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Bruno Fux, Siam City Cement: Driving decarbonisation and sustainability at Siam City Cement

Decarb Connect - April 18, 2024 07:30 - 39 minutes
In this week’s podcast, Bruno Fux joins Alex Cameron to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for decarbonisation in Vietnam, and specifically his plans for Siam City Cement. considering the country's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.  You’ll hear a comparison...

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From Sustainability to Regeneration: Unpacking Climate Action with Verdis Group

Climate Confident - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Lawse, co-founder and Chief Century Thinker at Verdis Group. Our conversation ventured deep into the realms of sustainability and climate consultancy, focusing on how transformational change can be accel...

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Unilever as B Corp - Why and what’s changed?

This Climate Business - April 16, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes
Two years ago Unilever Australia-NZ became a B Corp. It was the first really large corporate, with household brands Surf and Persil, to join a scheme that’s been home to environmental hero brands such as EcoStore.  Why did Unilever join? What did they discover in the process? And what impact has...

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Toco: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Sustainability

Climate Confident - April 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In what has to be one of the most original episodes of the Climate Confident podcast, I delve into the world of Toco, an innovative currency that's setting a new precedent in the fight against climate change. Join me as I talk with Joe Pretorius and Paul Rowett, who share their vision of a curre...

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Climate Change Activism heads to the courts – Nick Chapman, Simpson Grierson

This Climate Business - April 09, 2024 21:30 - 23 minutes
Climate change activism is everywhere: in politics, in business, on the streets and, increasingly, in the courts. Simpson Grierson’s Nick Chapman tells Ross Inglis what’s driving the movement towards climate change litigation and just where might it take us.

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Steve Meller, Founder & CEO, CH4 Global: Reducing methane in cattle with the twin focus of radical climate impact plus a profitable, marketable and scalable tech platform

Decarb Connect - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes
Steve Meller, Founder and CEO of CH4 Global, joined Alex to talk about the scale up of his company which is focused on massively reducing methane emissions from cattle using a seaweed technology.    Steve Meller brings experience from the corporate, entrepreneurial and academic world ...

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From Leftovers to Energy: Synthica's Circular Solution

Climate Confident - April 03, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this insightful episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Grant Gibson, Chief Development Officer at Synthica Energy. Synthica is at the forefront of transforming industrial by-products, specifically from the food and beverage sector, into renewable natural...

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Electric Homes - Mike Casey, Rewiring Aotearoa

This Climate Business - March 27, 2024 06:30 - 46 minutes
Mike Casey is the CEO of Rewiring Aoteraoa, part of an international movement to accelerate the shift to a renewable, electric-powered economy. Rewiring’s first report is all about the electric home - think rooftop solar, heat pumps, EVs and so on. But Mike is also a horticulturist and a passion...

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The Power of Local: Small Actions, Big Impact on Climate Change

Climate Confident - March 27, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this enlightening episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I, Tom Raftery, have the privilege of hosting Laird Christensen, the Graduate Director of two pivotal graduate programmes at Prescott College, focusing on Resilience, Sustainable Communities, and Environmental Studies. Laird shares h...

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31: Synonym's mission to create a new green asset class - using bioeconomy to replace 50% of petrochemical products

SustainNOW Podcast - Learn from entrepreneurs & scientists about climate solutions - March 25, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes
In today's episode we will explore the world of scaling bioeconomy to replace 50% of petrochemical products in the future. That is the bold vision of Synonym, a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to better, more sustainable materials through bioproducts. Joining us today is Joshua...

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Disinformation exposed – Byron Clark and Mandy Henk

This Climate Business - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes
Whether it’s swallowing bleach to treat Covid or casting climate change as a Chinese conspiracy, disinformation takes nutty ideas from fringes and mainstreams them into our popular discourse. At best, it's hilarious - seen how windmills kill dolphins anyone? But mostly it's just sad and sometime...

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The Power of Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' Vision for a Greener Planet

Climate Confident - March 20, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In today's thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Kiessling, the CTO of Siemens' Smart Infrastructure Division. Our conversation delved deep into Siemens' commitment to sustainability and its strategic approach towards achieving net...

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Characterizing the opportunity and unique challenges for India’s clean energy transition: Jai Asundi of CSTEP

Decarb Connect - March 14, 2024 08:30 - 53 minutes
 India’s watershed moment in climate-terms was the Paris COP where commitments were made on co2 sequestration, co2 intensity and renewables. More recently at COP Last year more commitments were made including hitting Net Zero by 2070.    India is a developing industrial nation that ne...

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Breaking Free from Plastic: A Global Mission for Change

Climate Confident - March 13, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aidan Charron, the Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.org. Aidan shared insightful perspectives on the challenges and solutions surrounding plastic pollution, a matter that's incr...

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A Sustainable Commute at a Discount – Connor Read, Workride

This Climate Business - March 12, 2024 04:15 - 15 minutes
If you’ve wanted to get yourself a discounted bicycle or scooter under something like the UK’s Cycle to Work Scheme, here’s the good news: you can. Ōtautahi Christchurch-based WorkRide now offers a national ride-to-work scheme that uses a Fringe Benefit Tax exemption to slice up to 63 percent of...

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Transforming Spaces, Enhancing Lives: The Power of Digital Buildings

Climate Confident - March 06, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this special episode of the Climate Confident podcast, generously sponsored by Siemens, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rahul Chillar, the head of Building X at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Rahul, with his impressive track record of 55 patents and over two decades in the building ind...

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The Silent Killers: Mold and Asbestos

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil - March 04, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Mold and asbestos are sometimes referred to as the ‘silent killers in a building’. If you have either of these in your building they are going to be a big concern and can have incredibly serious health effects on your occupants. Today, we hear from an expert with over twenty years expe...

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The Silent Killers: Mould and Asbestos

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil - March 04, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Mould and asbestos are sometimes referred to as the ‘silent killers in a building’. If you have either of these in your building they are going to be a big concern and can have incredibly serious health effects on your occupants. Today, we hear from an expert with over twenty years exp...

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What industrials need to know about co2 transport and storage with Malc Kent, CGG

Decarb Connect - February 29, 2024 11:28 - 56 minutes
 CCS drives discussion whether you’re for it, against it or just hope it’s a solution you’ll be able to use. In this episode, Alex Cameron talks with Malc Kent to get to the heart of the questions that industrial members of the Decarbonization Leaders Network ask, specifically:  o   Wh...

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Making farming sexy again: How Climate Farmers Aims to Support Regenerative Farmers with Co-Founder Philipp Birker

SustainNOW Podcast - Learn from entrepreneurs & scientists about climate solutions - February 28, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes
Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. This company is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by building the necessary infrastructure to scale up regenerative practices. How? By developing an ecosystem measurement system that serves as...

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30: Making farming sexy again: How Climate Farmers Aims to Support Regenerative Farmers with Co-Founder Philipp Birker

SustainNOW Podcast - Learn from entrepreneurs & scientists about climate solutions - February 28, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes
Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. This company is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by building the necessary infrastructure to scale up regenerative practices. How? By developing an ecosystem measurement system that serves as...

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Beyond the Charge: Reducing The Environmental Impact of Battery Making

Climate Confident - February 28, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this week’s episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries, to explore their groundbreaking approach to lithium battery production. Our conversation shed light on a revolutionary solvent-free method for creating lithium battery e...

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How to change carbon behaviour, big time - Ben Gleisner, Cogo

This Climate Business - February 21, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes
The conscious consumer movement has an impact but it’s still small - a minority of people choose to change their behaviour. Imagine if you could make your carbon footprint your bank's problem. Imagine these large institutions, with millions of customers and insights into their spending, worry ab...

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Transforming Wallets into Weapons for Change: The Karma Wallet Revolution

Climate Confident - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kedar Karkare, the co-founder of Karma Wallet. Kedar's ambition to blend financial growth with positive global change is not only ambitious but deeply inspiring. Karma Wallet, offers a transparent and et...

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29: From Ancient Organism to Renewable Energy Superhero: Electrochaea Synthesis of Synthetic Methane

SustainNOW Podcast - Learn from entrepreneurs & scientists about climate solutions - February 14, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes
In today's episode, I am speaking to Doris Hafenbradls, CTO and Managing Director of Electrochaea. Doris has enjoyed a successful career as scientist and corporate executive in the biotech and pharma industry in the US and Europe. She joined Electrochaea from Axxam, a leading provider of integra...

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From Ancient Organism to Renewable Energy Superhero: Electrochaea Synthesis of Synthetic Methane

SustainNOW Podcast - Learn from entrepreneurs & scientists about climate solutions - February 14, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes
In today's episode, I am speaking to Doris Hafenbradls, CTO and Managing Director of Electrochaea. Doris has enjoyed a successful career as scientist and corporate executive in the biotech and pharma industry in the US and Europe. She joined Electrochaea from Axxam, a leading provider of integra...

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From Grassroots to Global Impact: The Power of Policy with Michael Sheldrick

Climate Confident - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I’m joined by Michael Sheldrick, co-founder of Global Citizen. Michael shares his journey from grassroots activism in Australia to spearheading a global movement that champions systemic solutions to poverty and climate change. His approach as a p...

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Energising Change: The Impact of Solar and Storage on UK's Journey to Net-Zero with EDF Renewables

Climate Confident - February 07, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with Matthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire at EDF Renewables UK and Ireland. We delved into renewable energy innovation, spotlighting the  projects EDF Renewables is spearheading acro...

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The Professor *Bonus Episode*

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil - February 05, 2024 01:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Our last episode, ‘The Professor’, was a masterclass of clear, science-backed guidance on improving indoor air, from a globally recognized leader in building science. Jeffrey Siegel gave us really straightforward strategies and showed us how even small changes can meaningfully impact h...