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The ESG ExperienceWinters + Winters discuss GRESB ft. Michelle Winters, Dan Winters, & Cass McFaddenIn this special episode of the ESG Experience, Dan Winters from GRESB and Cass McFadden from Cortland join Michelle Winters from Conservice to explore how GRESB has adapted to sustainability trends and how companies like Cortland improved their GRESB scores. Cass shares Cortland’s strategies for GRESB reporting and how these results shape their ESG strategy. They also discuss how GRESB reporting engages stakeholders and informs future goals.
2024-09-0536 min
The ESG ExperienceLeadership Reimagined: Healing Trauma for a Sustainable Future ft. Kelly CampbellIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, speaker, facilitator, writer, & author, to explore how past wounds shape leadership styles and discuss the impact of low-conscious leadership on climate change. They offer strategies for shifting towards more sustainable practices, emphasizing the urgent need for a mindset change to protect our planet's future.
2024-08-2333 min
The ESG ExperienceESG Power Shift: Flow batteries vs. lithium-ion batteries ft. Eugene BehIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Eugene Beh, CEO and Co-Founder of Quino Energy, to explore the differences between flow batteries & lithium-ion batteries, highlighting their environmental impacts, cost structures, and safety profiles, as well as the social issues tied to their supply chains. They also examine governance aspects, evaluating when and why grid operators should consider alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, weighing factors like cost-effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability.
2024-08-0133 min
The ESG ExperienceThe balance between technological progress & societal wellbeing ft. Loretta NapoleoniIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Loretta Napoleoni, economist, international bestselling author, and investigative journalist, to explore the cypherpunks' vision for internet privacy and how their ideas influenced Bitcoin’s creation. Discover the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the rise of decentralized tech and the tech industry's growth. Join us as we reflect on lessons learned and the balance between technological progress and societal wellbeing.
2024-07-1533 min
The ESG ExperienceBoosting property value & efficiency: Insights on sustainable investments ft. Thomas StanchakIn this episode, Ryan Nelson and guest host Christopher Morales, Conservice Solutions Architect, are joined by Thomas Stanchak, Director of Sustainability at Stoneweg, to discuss the benefits of investing in solar panels and high-efficiency HVAC systems, highlighting their impact on reducing costs, enhancing property values, and delivering strong ROI. We'll cover key metrics like energy use intensity (EUI) and ENERGY STAR scores, and explore how these improvements boost resident retention. Additionally, we'll touch on technological advancements, current policies, market trends, and share success stories from Stoneweg.
2024-06-1047 min
The ESG ExperienceNavigating SEC disclosures & corporate strategies ft. Nancy MentesanaIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Nancy Mentesana, Executive Director of ESG at Labrador, to dissect the seismic shifts in SEC disclosures and their far-reaching effects. They explore the evolving landscape of climate reporting, from voluntary to mandatory, and the varying perceptions among companies. They also provide invaluable insights into guidelines for private companies reporting and Larry Fink's strategies at BlackRock amidst the ESG backlash, prompting profound changes in investor behavior and corporate rhetoric.
2024-05-2049 min
The ESG ExperienceUnlocking sustainable futures: Exploring ESG's impact on real estate ft. Jack DavisIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jack Davis, who recently joined Conservice as VP of ESG Strategy, to discuss ESG trends and their impact on real estate, examine the unique aspects of ESG within the real estate sector, and shed light on the significance of ESG and its potential for transformative change.
2024-05-0640 min
The ESG ExperienceWinters + Winters discuss GRESB ft. Michelle Winters & Dan WintersIn this special episode of the ESG Experience, Dan Winters from GRESB joins Michelle Winters from Conservice to explore the significance of data coverage in enhancing GRESB scores and the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios. They tackle the challenges hindering widespread adoption of GRESB reporting and how industry initiatives are addressing them, analyze the intersection between GRESB and SEC disclosure/IFRS standards, uncovering the implications for sustainability reporting in the global real estate sector, and gaze into the future and discuss the trajectory of GRESB, envisioning its profound impact on shaping the sustainability landscape of the real estate...
2024-04-2634 min
The ESG ExperienceThe intricacies of sustainability in the food industry ft. Maisie GanzlerIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy & Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company, to dive into the intricate world of sustainability in the food industry. They explore thought-provoking questions that shed light on how Maisie's personal experiences shape her perspectives, the dangers of greenwashing, and strategies for effectively communicating sustainability efforts.
2024-03-2548 min
The ESG ExperienceNavigating ESG turbulence: Strategies for corporate responsibility ft. Jeff SenneIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jeff Senne, the Founder & CEO of Sandbar Solutions, to discuss the corporate responsibility teams and boardrooms amidst the backlash surrounding ESG initiatives, the imperative to reconsider and redefine the roles of government and individuals in propelling ESG agendas, and the formidable challenges confronting global corporations as they implement a unified global purpose, values, and principles.
2024-02-1448 min
The ESG ExperienceThe rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers ft. Mike RobinsonIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Mike Robinson, founding member of retail sustainability platform The Eighth Notch, to discuss the rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers, delving into the evolving landscape and its influence on business strategies, the significance of prioritizing carbon avoidance over offsets, and the importance of transparency in ESG compliance and reporting for retailers.
2024-01-2942 min
The ESG ExperienceNavigating climate risk & emerging reporting standards ft. Janis ParthunIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Janis Parthun, VP of Project Consulting Services at RGP, to discuss how companies are handling climate risks and navigating emerging climate reporting standards as well as challenges they face throughout the lifecycle of ESG strategy implementation.
2023-12-0444 min
The ESG ExperienceTelling the story of ESG within a corporation ft. Gary Baker & Roxanne WhiteIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Gary Baker, CEO, and Roxanne White, VP of ESG/Corporate Reporting, from Baker Brand Communication to discuss the branding and strategy of a corporate brand, telling the story of ESG within a corporation, and communicating strategies with stakeholders.
2023-09-0841 min
The ESG ExperienceThe role of real estate investment in the community ft. Larry DorfmanIn this episode of The ESG Experience, we were joined by Larry Dorfman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Roots, to discuss the role of real estate investment in the community, understanding the science behind investing, and how anyone can build real wealth by investing in real estate with the help of Roots.
2023-08-3145 min
The ESG ExperienceExamining the role of food in ESG discussions ft. Jennifer StojkovicIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jennifer Stojkovic, Founder of the Vegan Women Summit, to discuss why food is frequently left out of the ESG discussion despite being a large part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a critical component of climate goals.
2023-08-0347 min
The ESG ExperienceInvesting in long-term strategies & efficiencies in food systems ft. Rex RaimondIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Rex Raimond, Director of Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS), to discuss investment in food systems, how food systems can help transform the ESG regime, why investors need to coordinate with the community to increase finances within these food systems, and more.
2023-06-1550 min
The ESG ExperienceEvolving infrastructure & low emission investing ft. Bill GreenIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Bill Green, Managing Partner at Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, to discuss the importance of selecting, developing, and financing projects with the lowest possible carbon emissions, how the definition of "infrastructure" has evolved over time, the outlook of the climate transition in 2023 and beyond, and more.
2023-06-0848 min
The ESG ExperienceEnergy procurement, renewable energy, & deregulation ft. Marcus BurrowIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Marcus Burrow, Conservice’s VP of Energy & Sustainability Solutions, to discuss energy procurement, renewable energy, understanding deregulation across different states, solutions for managing utility data and energy procurement efforts, and more.
2023-05-1628 min
The ESG ExperiencePutting trust into action ft. Jim MasseyIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jim Massey, Chief Sustainability Officer of Zai Lab, to discuss putting trust into action to tackle big problems, cultivating & institutionalizing organization purpose, creating cultures designed to help teams thrive, and more.
2023-04-2836 min
The ESG ExperienceThe role of existing buildings in global carbon emissions ft. Chris GrayIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Chris Gray, Chief Technology Officer of RENU Communities, to discuss the role existing buildings play when it comes to global carbon emissions, and why we must focus on making our existing building stock more energy resilient, as opposed to only prioritizing new, energy efficient building projects.
2023-03-3042 min
The ESG ExperienceThe relationship between ESG & the lithium industry ft. Kellee KhalilIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Kellee Khalil, Chief Development Officer of EnergyX, to discuss the current and future relationship between ESG and the lithium industry as well as the role of lithium in achieving renewable energy targets and supporting the green energy transition.
2023-03-1446 min
The ESG ExperienceInvestment strategies for effecting systems-level change ft. William BurckartIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by William Burckart, CEO of The Investment Integration Project (TIIP), to discuss creating & adopting investing strategies that are aimed at affecting systems-level change.
2023-02-0840 min
The ESG ExperienceThe role of geospatial data in ESG reporting & climate resilience ft. Kat KraftIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Katherine Kraft, Director of Product at Teren, to discuss the role of geospatial data in ESG reporting & climate resilience as well as emerging trends & regulations around physical risk management.
2023-01-1732 min
The ESG ExperienceAdvancing the real estate investment industry ft. Dan WintersIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Dan Winters, Senior Director of GRESB, to discuss advancing the real estate investment industry. They examine past and present efforts to incorporate ESG across real estate investing, reflect on the history of the GRESB framework & its widespread influence, and consider the future trajectory of ESG adoption across the industry.
2023-01-0634 min
The ESG ExperienceThe future of building energy modeling ft. Zach WadeIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Zach Wade, VP of Data Science at LightBox, to discuss Automatic Building Energy Modeling (AutoBEM), trends & data emerging from building energy modeling advancements, and more.
2022-12-0842 min
The ESG ExperienceUnderstanding & embracing the value of green amendments ft. Maya van RossumIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations, to discuss green amendments. They examine what green amendments are, how they work, and the effectiveness, value, and long-term positive impact they provide.
2022-11-1445 min
The ESG ExperienceSustainability & energy efficiency trends in the rentals market ft. Greg FasulloIn this episode of The ESG Experience, hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Greg Fasullo, CEO of Elevation, to discuss trends, developments, opportunities, & benefits of energy efficiency & sustainability in the rentals market. Topics covered in their discussion include an overview of the state of single-family home rentals, understanding typical energy usage trends & strategies for decreasing usage, benefits of implementing energy efficiency in rental homes beyond reduced expenses, the impact of recent & emerging legislation around energy efficiency, and more.
2022-10-2428 min
The ESG ExperienceExamining the materiality of health & wellbeing ft. IWBIIn this episode of The ESG Experience, guest host Anne Landgraf, a consultant at Conservice ESG, was joined by Minjia Yang and Kelly Worden from the International WELL Building Institute to examine ESG risks and opportunities, specifically those surrounding health & wellbeing and human & social capital, as well as industry trends & emerging regulations.
2022-09-1248 min
The ESG ExperienceEngagement as a critical aspect of ESG leadership ft. Dale Nirvani PfeiferIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Dale Nirvani Pfeifer, CEO of Goodworld, to examine the critical role of engagement in ESG leadership. They discuss the importance and benefits of engaging your business community, including customers, employees, & shareholders, in ESG efforts, the ways that this engagement helps increase the value of ESG for business, barriers around engagement and ways to overcome them, real life strategies & examples of effective employee and stakeholder engagement, and more.
2022-08-2537 min
The ESG ExperienceTalking politics & policies: Predicting the next 5 years of ESG investing ft. Timothy KimIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Timothy Kim, CEO at ibV Energy Partners, to discuss the current political landscape & what the next few years will look like for ESG investing. Topics covered include the current administration’s commitment and progress around clean energy support & implementation, how corporate adoption of ESG goals may affect large-scale solar procurement & pricing, what the next 5-10 years will look like for solar energy installation, and more.
2022-08-0842 min
The ESG ExperienceHow profitability & sustainability go hand in hand ft. Urvashi BhatnagarIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Urvashi Bhatnagar. They discuss how firms can incorporate ESG into corporate strategy to go beyond compliance & disclosure, leading efforts & best practices around preventing greenwashing and rainbow-washing, trends in urban sustainability, themes & takeaways from Urvashi’s book, “The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions”, & more.
2022-07-2238 min
The ESG ExperienceA deep dive into ESG and DE&I ft. Eddy SofferIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Eddy Soffer, ESG Manager at Interactive Brokers, to explore some of the ways that ESG has evolved over last decade, discuss the current state of diversity, equity, & inclusion, examine trends around corporate compliance & greenwashing, and contemplate where the future of ESG is heading & what the next generation of ESG-conscious professionals can do.
2022-06-0832 min
The ESG ExperienceThe anthropological impact of ESG ft. Hannah NelsonCompanies' social efforts tend to center around employees' health and wellbeing, and while this should not be lost nor minimized, companies' focus should also include their surrounding communities. In this episode, Ryan Nelson is joined by Hannah Nelson to discuss the anthropological impact of ESG.
2022-05-3137 min
The ESG ExperienceTrash Talk: The intersection of ESG & waste managementIn this episode, Helee Lev is joined by fellow Conservice team members Adam Sirvinskas, Dax Madsen, & Heidi Stenvig to talk about the intersection of ESG and waste management. They examine perceptions of waste, the challenges of dealing with waste, waste management approaches from both corporate & individual perspectives, how waste management fits into ESG strategies, & more.
2022-04-2143 min
The ESG ExperienceViewing ESG through a lens of risk management ft. Chris PattesonIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Chris Patteson, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at FRONTdoor Collective, to discuss the relationship between ESG and risk management. They examined industry trends and the direction of ESG in 2022 and beyond, explored the growing emphasis on the social aspect of ESG and how social impact reporting will continue to evolve, discussed approaches for using ESG to support & enhance corporate governance, risk mitigation, and compliance, and more.
2022-04-1540 min
The ESG ExperienceSolar-powered ESG strategies ft. Yaniv KalishIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Yaniv Kalish, Founder & CEO of SolarKal, to talk about the intersection of ESG and solar energy. They discussed current & emerging industry trends, the evolution of solar technology, best practices for identifying opportunities & selecting vendors, benefits of solar energy for properties & portfolios, strategies for incorporating solar into broader ESG programs, and more.
2022-03-0837 min
The ESG ExperienceDriving purpose in a business with an increasingly remote-first workforce ft. Susan Hunt StevensIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Susan Hunt Stevens, Founder & CEO of WeSpire, to discuss driving purpose in a business with an increasingly remote-first workforce. They review industry shifts & trends, common challenges that companies are facing & the role of reporting and disclosure in overcoming them, how DEI initiatives support ESG business goals, the importance of employee engagement in the ESG adoption & integration process, and more.
2022-02-1843 min
The ESG ExperienceFlexibility vs. structure in the investment management world ft. Laura CoyIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Laura Coy, Head of Philanthropy Strategy & ESG Integration at William Blair, to examine how a multidimensional business can integrate ESG while overcoming a historically siloed organization structure.
2022-01-2439 min
The ESG ExperienceESG from a lender's perspective: Measurement & risk assessment ft. Tim KleimanIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Ryan Nelson is joined by Carlos Solano, ESG Manager at Goby, and special guest Tim Kleiman, Managing Director & Head of ESG at Golub Capital, to discuss ESG from a lender’s perspective. They discussed Golub’s longstanding commitment to ESG and strategies they’ve used for incorporating ESG into their corporate values & culture, examined similarities & differences in the approaches that lenders and owners take toward ESG, reviewed methodologies for measuring ESG outcomes, explored factors that make diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs successful, and more.
2022-01-1039 min
The ESG ExperienceHow data helps drive greenhouse gas reductions ft. Chris LaughmanIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Chris Laughman, VP of Sustainability at Conservice, to explore how data is being used to drive greenhouse gas reductions in commercial real estate. They discuss how real estate portfolios can use utility data to uncover energy efficiency opportunities, methods for reducing GHG emissions across CRE portfolios, strategic application of the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager platform for reporting, tracking, and benchmarking property and portfolio performance, and more.
2021-11-1835 min
The ESG Experience2022 ESG investment trends: Are we ready? ft. Patrick Wood UribeIn this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Patrick Wood Uribe, CEO of FinTech startup Util, to discuss influences and trends that will affect the ESG investing landscape in 2022. Topics include lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESG investment growth and the emergence of required disclosures in the U.S., risks surrounding ESG-related litigation, and more.
2021-10-1438 min
The ESG ExperienceImproving diversity & inclusion across the portfolio ft. Alisa MallIn this episode of The ESG Experience, hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Alisa Mall, Managing Director at Foresite Capital, to discuss the state of diversity & inclusion in the investment management industry and examine strategies and best practices for improving diversity & inclusion across portfolios.
2021-07-2736 min
The ESG ExperienceFCP: Workforce housing, adaptive reuse, & ESG excellence ft. Summer Haltli, FCPIn this episode of The ESG Experience, hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Summer Haltli, Senior Vice President of Strategic Management & Sustainability at FCP. They discuss how FCP's adaptive reuse projects and workforce housing investments relate to ESG and dive into the ways that FCP's disciplined & strategic investment approach has created value for stakeholders while maintaining their dedication to incorporating ESG values & practices throughout their business operations.
2021-04-2025 min
The ESG ExperienceFactors driving demand for ESG in private equity ft. Pamela HendricksonIn this episode of The ESG Experience, hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by guest speaker Pamela Hendrickson, Vice Chairman at The Riverside Company, to discuss the driving forces behind the increasing demand for ESG in private equity.
2021-03-1042 min
The ESG ExperienceStrategies for creating a best-in-class CSR report ft. Kelly MeissnerIn this episode of The ESG Experience, hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by guest speaker Kelly Meissner, Director of Sustainability at Ventas REIT, to discuss the process of conceptualizing, creating, and sharing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. Ventas is a prime example of how an organization can create an impactful CSR report, and Kelly shares her experiences and insights she gained during the creation process. She also discusses some best practices and strategies for organizations looking to create a best-in-class CSR report.
2021-01-1159 min
The ESG ExperienceESG in the Biden era: What to expect & how to prepareIn this episode of The ESG Experience, podcast hosts Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Mari Bishop, ESG manager at Goby, to discuss how the political future of the US will affect the ESG landscape. They examine the incoming Biden administration’s ESG-related policies and plans and review the administration’s plans to intensify the imperative for organizations to adopt ESG as a core part of corporate culture. Topics covered include the Biden administration’s plans to combat climate change and reduce the United States’ environmental impact, such as the pledge to rejoin the Paris Agreement, and new econ...
2020-12-1131 min
The ESG ExperienceUsing ESG to support long-term risk managementESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) no longer lives on the periphery of business; it’s front and center for executives and stakeholders, and ESG principles are at the core of business values and operations. The concept of resiliency has gained traction in the last two years, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the inaugural episode of the ESG Experience, Helee Lev, Goby’s Chief Revenue Officer, and Ryan Nelson, Goby’s Chief Executive Officer, discuss integrating ESG into your risk management process.
2020-11-2321 min