ESG Decoded Podcast

Mar 04 2025 161 ep. 29 mins 32
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ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum 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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Transforming Sustainability with a Mindset Shift | ESG Decoded Podcast #160

Mar 04 2025 28 mins  
What if sustainability started with changing how we think and act? In this episode, host Emma Cox welcomes Daniel Lawse, Chief Century Thinker at Verdis Group, to discuss how long-term thinking and living systems frameworks can transform sustainability strategies. Daniel explains how viewing nature as an interconnected system—not just a resource—can inspire adaptive, regenerati

Carbon Calories: Decoding Product Emissions with a Nutrition Label | ESG Decoded Podcast #159

Feb 18 2025 32 mins  
What if tracking carbon emissions was as simple as counting calories? In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Julie Mulkerin Ortiz, General Manager of Decarbonization Strategy at Chevron, to break down the complexities of carbon accounting using a relatable analogy—nutrition labels. Just as calorie counting helps consumers make informed dietary choices, standardized carbon

Transforming Compliance into Competitive Advantage | ESG Decoded Podcast #158

Feb 04 2025 21 mins  
Dive into the cutting-edge world of sustainability data with Amanda Kuhl and Chad Spitler, Founder and CEO of Third Economy, in this eye-opening episode of ESG Decoded. As the landscape shifts from voluntary ESG reporting to mandatory disclosures, businesses face new challenges and opportunities, Chad unveils strategies for navigating this evolving landscape, emphasizing the criti

How Reforestation Supports Climate Resilience | ESG Decoded Podcast #157

Jan 21 2025 25 mins  
Join us as host Amanda Kuhl speaks with Valerie Tamburi, Director of Reforestation, and Marina Weikel, Carbon Credit and GIS Coordinator at Treefolks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring ecosystems and fostering community connections through tree planting and education in Central Texas. Together, they discuss how Treefolks is restoring ecosystems by planting over 3 mill

How AI Is Shaping the Future of Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast # 156

Jan 07 2025 28 mins  
In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Simon Ninan, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability at Hitachi Vantara, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. They discuss the energy demands and environmental impacts of AI, alongside innovative strategies like Hitachi’s eco-design technologies and AI-driven optimization of data

Welcoming a New Voice: Celebrating Growth & Career Paths in Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast #155

Dec 17 2024 28 mins  
As we wrap up 2024, the ESG Decoded Podcast is thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone: the expansion of our team and the addition of a new host. We are thrilled to announce Anna Stablum as our newest podcast host. With her expertise in commodities and carbon markets, Anna will bring fresh perspectives and expand our discussions to include key sustainability topics from the A

Demand Side Developments to Jurisdictional REDD+ Projects | ESG Decoded Podcast #154

Dec 03 2024 36 mins  
If you missed part 1 of this series, that’s where we explore the supply side of these essential forest conservation carbon credits. Now, let’s focus on the demand side. Why do organizations purchase ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation’ (REDD+) credits, and how do these transactions support global sustainability goals? As of November 2024, this subj

Carbon Credits Are Powering Conservation & Local Impact in Colombia

Nov 19 2024 25 mins  
Join us as host Erika Schiller, Dr. Stuart Pimm, Founder of Saving Nature, and Luis Mazariegos, Founder of Bioconservancy Foundation talk about their collaborative conservation efforts in partnership with ClimeCo to protect and restore Colombia's Andean cloud forests. Together, they discuss how this project utilizes carbon credits to support sustained conservation, creating environ

The Role of COP in Global Climate Action | ESG Decoded Podcast #152

Nov 05 2024 43 mins  
‘COP’ stands for ‘Conference of the Parties,’ a global gathering where countries negotiate and make decisions under UN conventions on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification. More than a conference, COP includes structured scientific, technological, and policy-driven discussions, involving ministers and experts from each country. This process creates frameworks an

Supply Side Developments to Jurisdictional REDD+ Projects | ESG Decoded Podcast #151

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
‘REDD’ stands for ‘Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries’, with the "+" adding activities like sustainable forest management and conservation. These projects aim to protect tropical forests, generate carbon credits, and support the fight against climate change. In the first part of this series, host Erika Schiller is joined by