ESG Decoded Podcast

Jan 21 2025 158 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 Amanda Kuhl, 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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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

Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 | ESG Decoded Podcast #150

Oct 08 2024 20 mins  
New York City Climate Week is the largest annual climate week, bringing together leaders from over 100 countries to address the urgent need for climate action. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year's theme, "It's Time," highlights the critical moment as global temperatures rise, signaling the need for immediate action. Join host Erika Schiller and Emma Cox, ClimeCo’s EVP of

How Carbon Markets & Environmental Justice Intersect | ESG Decoded Podcast #149

Sep 24 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, host Erika Schiller is joined by Diandra Marizet Esparza, Co-Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, and Allyson Cowell, ClimeCo’s Project Manager, to break down the complex topic of environmental justice and how it relates to carbon projects and the transition to a low carbon economy. Projects in the voluntary carbon market, particularly in Indigenous commu

CORSIA Explained: Opportunities and Challenges in Aviation Emissions | ESG Decoded Podcast #148

Sep 10 2024 59 mins  
Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, and Anna Stablum, ClimeCo's Business Development Director, to explore the intricacies of how CORSIA interacts with the Paris Agreement's Article 6, the challenges of avoiding double counting and double claiming in carbon credits, and the broader implications for international aviation emissions. How is CORSIA sh