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Cutting Through the ClutterFrom Climate Crisis to City Solutions: Communicating Sustainability with Kaj EmbrénIn this compelling episode of Cutting Through the Clutter, host Cyndee Woolley sits down with Kaj Embrén, CEO of Kaj Embrén Limited and one of Europe's leading voices on sustainability. Based in London and Stockholm, Kaj brings over three decades of experience helping businesses, cities, and governments turn complex climate challenges into measurable impact. Named Europe's number one social media influencer in energy, climate, sustainability, and food for both 2022 and 2023, Kaj has been at the forefront of environmental leadership—from co-founding the Business Leaders Initiative on Climate Change (BLIC) to introducing greenhouse gas reporting protocols to Ch...
2025-10-0834 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersGreen Bonds and Green Finance Models in MunicipalitiesThe podcast Green Bonds and Green Finance Models with Maryke van Staden, ICLEI, Björn Bergstrand, Kommuninvest and Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative.
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2024-06-2400 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersThe Role of Cities at COP28Meet Yunus Arikan, Director at ICLEI
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2024-01-2400 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersThe World Food Programme: how to end global hungerWith Dr Martin Frick, Director of the World Food Programme.
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2023-12-1500 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersCircularity and Food SystemsWith Rebecca Hesketh – former Programme Manager for the Food Initiative, Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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2023-12-1500 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersInnovation and Entrepreneurship in Food SystemsWith Tammy Meiron CTO of Fresh Star, a food incubator and Jon Rathauser CEO of Eggmented Reality – producer of clean, vegan, non-GM and environmentally friendly protein.
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2023-12-1500 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersWaste and the Food SystemsWith Francesco Faella, Vice President, Packaging Ambient Solutions at Tetra Pak, Axel Boëthius, Recycling expert at the Swedish Consumers Cooperative and Sylvia Chin, CEO of Clear CO2.
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2023-12-1500 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersScope 3 and why it is so critical to reach net zeroWith Gilles Tisserand, Vice President of Sustainability, Climate and Biodiversity at Tetra Pak and Pankaj Bhatia, Deputy Director Climate Programme and Director of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol at The World Resource Institute.
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2023-12-1500 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersChangemakers in the Circular EconomyWith Christine Levêque, Global Vice President, Collection & Recycling at Tetra Pak and Pär Larshans, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ragn-Sells.
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2023-12-1500 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersLeaving No One BehindNeighbourhood Economics is the story of how an organisation united 35,000 people living in a Suburb of Stockholm,Sweden
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2023-09-2900 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersThe Phosphorus ParadoxMeet Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize Awarded journalist for The New Yorker Magazine and Pär Larshans, Sustainability Director at Ragn-Sells, leader of the transition into a circular economy.
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2023-09-1800 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersFireside chats are now in TransformersGet connected to find out about controversial topics related to Sustainability, Climate Change and Leadership
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2023-08-2402 min
The Comfortable SpotThe Comfortable Spot with Kaj EmbrenToday my guest is environmentalist and sustainability expert Kaj Embren. With over 25 years’ leadership and consultancy experience, Kaj has a track record of promoting sustainable solutions in fields such as industry, governance and civil society. Kaj firmly believes that we already have the tools to obtain sustainability and prosperity, but we still need to unite networks, communities and governments. I have been following Kaj for quite a while and was keen to address the concept of a sustained environment that is a benefit for communities across the world. I was delighted to have Kaj as a guest to discuss th...
2023-05-2949 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersUrban Plant PowerHow plants and gardens have the power to make our cities greener and how AIPH – the International Association of Horticultural Producers created the World Green City Award for worldwide cities. Meet Ms Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal; Audrey Timm technical advisor to AIPH Green City Award; Kobie Brand, Regional Director of ICLEI Africa and …
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2023-05-2542 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKarl-Henrik Robert | System change – but How?Meet Karl-Henrik Robert, Professor of Strategic Sustainable Development and founder of the Natural Step Framework.
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2023-03-0830 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMargot Wallström | Chemical legislation, Blood diamonds and illegal logging in the AmazonLeadership in Politics with Margot Wallström, a former EU Commissioner for Environment and Vice President of the EU.
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2022-12-2635 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersHuman Forest | E-bike start up – Neighbourhood Economics in LondonMeet the team of Human Forest Augustin Guilisasti, CEO and Founder Caroline Steton, and Will Jansen. Human Forest is a carbon-negative e-bike and e-moped sharing company based in London in my neighbourhood, Southwork.
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2022-12-1026 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKari Aina Eik | Transformers Urbanist – ChangemakerMeet Kari Aina Eik. She has dedicated her life to bridging the worlds of the United Nations, global markets and cities and has worked to establish several UN and international programs for sustainable cities.
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2022-11-1337 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMats Andersson & Sasja Beslik | ESG Investment – Speed, Scale and GreenwashFeaturing: Mats Andersson, Former CEO of the Swedish Pension fund AP4 and awarded as Chief Investment Officer’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership of AP4. Sasja Beslik, Investment strategy officer at SDG Impact Japan and In 2020, Sasja Beslik was ranked as the world’s most influential person within green finance.
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2022-11-0138 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJoel Makower | What’s Green Business?Joel Makower is a remarkable storyteller. In the last 30 years, he´s demonstrated his ability to tell compelling stories that both inform and inspire business leaders toward profitable action. Joel is chairman and co-founder of GreenBiz Group, a media and events company focusing at the intersection of business and the Green economy.
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2022-10-1539 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersDr. Audrey Timm and Bill Hardy | Power to the plantsMeet Bill Hardy and Dr. Audrey Timm. They represent AIPH, the international association of horticulture producers and lead on this non-profit organisations green city initiative we talk about The Green City Award that recognises initiatives relying on a greater use of plants and nature to create better city environments.
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2022-10-0830 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersProfessor Johan Rockström | The planetary StewardProfessor Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Meet Professor Johan Rockström in 3 programmes: – A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points. – 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize …
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2022-09-021h 00Transformers | The sustainability change makersJohan Rockström (part 2) | 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize the planetProfessor Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Meet Professor Johan Rockström in 3 programmes: – A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points. – 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize …
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2022-08-1835 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJohan Rockström (part 2) | 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize the planetProfessor Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Meet Professor Johan Rockström in 3 programmes: – A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points. – 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize … Johan Rockström (part 2) | 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize the planet Read More »
2022-08-1835 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersJohan Rockström (part 1) | A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping pointsProfessor Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Meet Professor Johan Rockström in 3 programmes: – A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points. – 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize …
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2022-07-2827 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJohan Rockström (part 1) | A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping pointsProfessor Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Meet Professor Johan Rockström in 3 programmes: – A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points. – 8 years left to transform the future of humanity or destabilize … Johan Rockström (part 1) | A minute to midnight: Reversing environmental tipping points Read More »
2022-07-2827 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersRenat Heuberger | South Pole – the new Unicorn in Sustainability and Climate ServicesMeet Renat Heuberger, the CEO of South Pole, a pioneer and social entrepreneur in the field of sustainability, climate change and renewable energies.
2022-07-1537 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersRenat Heuberger | South Pole – the new Unicorn in Sustainability and Climate ServicesMeet Renat Heuberger, the CEO of South Pole, a pioneer and social entrepreneur in the field of sustainability, climate change and renewable energies.
2022-07-1537 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSustainable Cities a vision or a reality?This week 11-13 May, when the City of Malmö hosts ICLEI’s World Congress of Local and Regional Governments dedicated to sustainable urban development I decided to shine a light on some of the world’s urban challenges with the people who have been working in the development of a sustainable Malmö and also people who can … Sustainable Cities a vision or a reality? Read More »
2022-05-1645 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSustainable Cities a vision or a reality?This week 11-13 May, when the City of Malmö hosts ICLEI’s World Congress of Local and Regional Governments dedicated to sustainable urban development I decided to shine a light on some of the world’s urban challenges with the people who have been working in the development of a sustainable Malmö and also people who can …
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2022-05-1645 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSandrine Dixson-Declève | The Limits to Growth and the Earth4AllMeet Sandrine Dixson-Declève, The Co-President of the Club of Rome. She Chairs the European Commission, Expert Group on Economic and Societal Impact of Research & Innovation and she is a member of the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Platform. Sandrine is one of the 30 most influential women across the globe.
2022-05-0431 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSandrine Dixson-Declève | The Limits to Growth and the Earth4AllMeet Sandrine Dixson-Declève, The Co-President of the Club of Rome. She Chairs the European Commission, Expert Group on Economic and Societal Impact of Research & Innovation and she is a member of the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Platform. Sandrine is one of the 30 most influential women across the globe.
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2022-05-0431 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersLisa Kurbiel | Money with meaningHow to promote financing solutions and accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals – the SDGs. Meet Lisa Kurbiel, The head of the Secretariat for the Joint SDG Fund in the United Nations.
2022-04-1333 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersLisa Kurbiel | Money with meaningHow to promote financing solutions and accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals – the SDGs. Meet Lisa Kurbiel, The head of the Secretariat for the Joint SDG Fund in the United Nations.
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2022-04-1333 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKadri Simson, Anna Borg and Anders Egelrud | EU Energy in transition – what a shift towards clean energy looks like?Transformers podcast looks into European dependency of fossil fuels. Russian’s war on Ukraine has exposed the price and negative side of consuming Russian oil and gas. The podcast is a summary of the seminar that took place on March 18. In the panel, Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner of Energy, Anna Borg, CEO of Vattenfall Sweden and … Kadri Simson, Anna Borg and Anders Egelrud | EU Energy in transition – what a shift towards clean energy looks like? Read More »
2022-03-2319 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKadri Simson, Anna Borg and Anders Egelrud | EU Energy in transition – what a shift towards clean energy looks like?Transformers podcast looks into European dependency of fossil fuels. Russian’s war on Ukraine has exposed the price and negative side of consuming Russian oil and gas. The podcast is a summary of the seminar that took place on March 18. In the panel, Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner of Energy, Anna Borg, CEO of Vattenfall Sweden and …
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2022-03-2319 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersChristina Lampe-Önnerud | The Battery Queen reigns supremeChristina Lampe-Önnerud is known for her pioneering work in developing Lithium-ion batteries for portable electronics, electric vehicles, and utilities. She is currently the CEO of Cadenza Innovation, a startup she founded in 2012.
2022-03-0436 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersChristina Lampe-Önnerud | The Battery Queen reigns supremeChristina Lampe-Önnerud is known for her pioneering work in developing Lithium-ion batteries for portable electronics, electric vehicles, and utilities. She is currently the CEO of Cadenza Innovation, a startup she founded in 2012.
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2022-03-0436 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Wijkman | A journey from linear to circular economyAnders Wijkman – an opinion maker, writer and chairman of the Governing Board of Climate-KIC – the largest public-private partnership on innovation for low-carbon solutions in the European Union.
2022-01-2437 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Wijkman | A journey from linear to circular economyAnders Wijkman – an opinion maker, writer and chairman of the Governing Board of Climate-KIC – the largest public-private partnership on innovation for low-carbon solutions in the European Union.
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2022-01-2437 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersStuart L. Hart | The Bottom of the PyramidStuart L. Hart is one of the world’s top authorities on the implications of environment and poverty for business strategy. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, he is “one of the founding fathers of the ‘base of the pyramid’ – economic theory.”
2022-01-0753 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersStuart L. Hart | The Bottom of the PyramidStuart L. Hart is one of the world’s top authorities on the implications of environment and poverty for business strategy. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, he is “one of the founding fathers of the ‘base of the pyramid’ – economic theory.”
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2022-01-0753 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Egelrud and Charles Secrett | Is Biomass energy a threat or a solution to meet the Climate Crises?COP26 showed an urgent need to accelerate climate actions. Some relate to Forestry, Biomass and Biodiversity. My guests today are Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi and Charles Secrett, a Climate Campaigner. Both have long experience in Climate Change Policies and Actions.
2021-12-1637 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Egelrud and Charles Secrett | Is Biomass energy a threat or a solution to meet the Climate Crises?COP26 showed an urgent need to accelerate climate actions. Some relate to Forestry, Biomass and Biodiversity. My guests today are Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi and Charles Secrett, a Climate Campaigner. Both have long experience in Climate Change Policies and Actions.
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2021-12-1637 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJames O´Toole | Is Sustainability Sustainable?James O´Toole, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California’s Business School. O’Toole’s research and writings are in the areas of leadership, ethics, corporate culture, and philosophy. He is an author of eighteen books, most recently THE ENLIGHTENED CAPITALISTS: CAUTIONARY TALES OF BUSINESS PIONEERS WHO TRIED TO DO GOOD WHILE DOING WELL.
2021-11-2541 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJames O´Toole | Is Sustainability Sustainable?James O´Toole, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California’s Business School. O’Toole’s research and writings are in the areas of leadership, ethics, corporate culture, and philosophy. He is an author of eighteen books, most recently THE ENLIGHTENED CAPITALISTS: CAUTIONARY TALES OF BUSINESS PIONEERS WHO TRIED TO DO GOOD WHILE DOING WELL.
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2021-11-2541 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSasja Beslik | The stewardship of ESG investmentSasja Beslik is an economist and journalist. He is an ESG expert that helps a large audience understand the ins and outs of ESG. In 2020, Beslik was ranked the world’s most influential person within green finance.
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2021-10-2329 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSasja Beslik | The stewardship of ESG investmentSasja Beslik is an economist and journalist. He is an ESG expert that helps a large audience understand the ins and outs of ESG. In 2020, Beslik was ranked the world’s most influential person within green finance.
2021-10-2329 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJames Hanusa | Designing InspirationJames Hanusa, spearheads the advantgard movement of emerging technology and culture. He is a frequently speaker on innovation, creativity and sustainability. James was one of the people leading the process of transforming the Burning Man Project into a non-profit organisation.
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2021-09-1935 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJames Hanusa | Designing InspirationJames Hanusa, spearheads the advantgard movement of emerging technology and culture. He is a frequently speaker on innovation, creativity and sustainability. James was one of the people leading the process of transforming the Burning Man Project into a non-profit organisation.
2021-09-1935 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersGunter Pauli | The entrepreneurial father of the Blue EconomyGunter Pauli is an entrepreneur in business, culture, science, politics and the environment. Gunter’s development of The Blue Economy resulted in a book published in 2015 called “The Blue Economy 2.0: 200 projects implemented, $4 billion invested and 3 million jobs created”. Gunter has published 20 books in more than 30 languages about science and fables for children. …
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2021-08-2540 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersGunter Pauli | The entrepreneurial father of the Blue EconomyGunter Pauli is an entrepreneur in business, culture, science, politics and the environment. Gunter’s development of The Blue Economy resulted in a book published in 2015 called “The Blue Economy 2.0: 200 projects implemented, $4 billion invested and 3 million jobs created”. Gunter has published 20 books in more than 30 languages about science and fables for children. … Gunter Pauli | The entrepreneurial father of the Blue Economy Read More »
2021-08-2540 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPeggy Liu | Is it time for the Tornado movement?Peggy Liu is the Chairperson of JUCCCE (Joint US–China Collaboration for Clean Energy). She has been given several kudos including Hero of the Environment (Time), “Women to Watch in Asia” (Forbes) and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Peggy Liu is a graduate of MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and completed programs at …
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2021-07-2731 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPeggy Liu | Is it time for the Tornado movement?Peggy Liu is the Chairperson of JUCCCE (Joint US–China Collaboration for Clean Energy). She has been given several kudos including Hero of the Environment (Time), “Women to Watch in Asia” (Forbes) and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Peggy Liu is a graduate of MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and completed programs at … Peggy Liu | Is it time for the Tornado movement? Read More »
2021-07-2731 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersTeresa Fogelberg | How multistakeholder collaboration can drive changeTeresa Fogelberg is a former top diplomat at the Netherlands ministries of Foreign Affairs, a OECD Working Party Chair, private sector advisor of the UN Secretary General and executive and co-founder of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Her mission is to address the global challenges of poverty, inequality and climate, by building solutions, using innovative partnerships …
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2021-07-0900 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersTeresa Fogelberg | How multistakeholder collaboration can drive changeTeresa Fogelberg is a former top diplomat at the Netherlands ministries of Foreign Affairs, a OECD Working Party Chair, private sector advisor of the UN Secretary General and executive and co-founder of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Her mission is to address the global challenges of poverty, inequality and climate, by building solutions, using innovative partnerships … Teresa Fogelberg | How multistakeholder collaboration can drive change Read More »
2021-07-0935 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPankaj Bhatia | Measures that matterPankaj Bhatia is the Deputy Director of the World Resource Institutes Climate Program and Director of GHG Protocol. As Deputy Director, he helps manage one of World Resource Institutes’ largest programs. Pankaj is one of the world’s leading experts and authority on the GHG Protocol standards and tools, particularly in the areas of corporate, scope … Pankaj Bhatia | Measures that matter Read More »
2021-06-2238 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPankaj Bhatia | Measures that matterPankaj Bhatia is the Deputy Director of the World Resource Institutes Climate Program and Director of GHG Protocol. As Deputy Director, he helps manage one of World Resource Institutes’ largest programs. Pankaj is one of the world’s leading experts and authority on the GHG Protocol standards and tools, particularly in the areas of corporate, scope …
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2021-06-2238 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKafi Dixon | Producer of the documentary A Reckoning in BostonKafi Dixon is a Boston bus driver and urban farmer who seeks equity for low-income women of color. In 2017 Kafi founded Boston’s first Cooperative for Women – a Worker-owned Urban Farm Food Coop called the Common Good Co-op which includes women of all races, classes, and cultures. Learn more at Common Good Co-op website. … Kafi Dixon | Producer of the documentary A Reckoning in Boston Read More »
2021-05-2136 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKafi Dixon | Producer of the documentary A Reckoning in BostonKafi Dixon is a Boston bus driver and urban farmer who seeks equity for low-income women of color. In 2017 Kafi founded Boston’s first Cooperative for Women – a Worker-owned Urban Farm Food Coop called the Common Good Co-op which includes women of all races, classes, and cultures. Learn more at Common Good Co-op website. …
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2021-05-2136 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJytte Guteland | The new EU Climate LawJytte Guteland is a member of the European Parliament for the Social Democrats since 2014. She was the lead negotiator for the European Union Climate Law that reached a deal after 14 hours of talks on the 21st of April 2021. Since 2019, she is a member and group leader for the Social Democratic Group … Jytte Guteland | The new EU Climate Law Read More »
2021-04-2239 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJytte Guteland | The new EU Climate LawJytte Guteland is a member of the European Parliament for the Social Democrats since 2014. She was the lead negotiator for the European Union Climate Law that reached a deal after 14 hours of talks on the 21st of April 2021. Since 2019, she is a member and group leader for the Social Democratic Group …
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2021-04-2239 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersLena Miranda | Scale Up Innovation – Societies in TransitionLena Miranda is the CEO of the Science Park in the city of Linköping in Sweden. Science parks aim to increase the wealth of their community by promoting the culture of innovation and the competitiveness of its associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions. Lena is also chair of Swedish Incubators & Science Parks and chair of the European … Lena Miranda | Scale Up Innovation – Societies in Transition Read More »
2021-04-0834 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersLena Miranda | Scale Up Innovation – Societies in TransitionLena Miranda is the CEO of the Science Park in the city of Linköping in Sweden. Science parks aim to increase the wealth of their community by promoting the culture of innovation and the competitiveness of its associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions. Lena is also chair of Swedish Incubators & Science Parks and chair of the European …
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2021-04-0834 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSvante Axelsson | World leaders to be inspired for actionsSvante Axelsson is the Swedish national coordinator for Fossil Free Sweden, a governmental initiative that brings together companies, municipalities, regions and organisations that stands behind the declaration that Sweden will be one of the first fossil free nations in the world. He was awarded in 2021 as Sweden’s most powerful influencer by the newspaper Aktuell … Svante Axelsson | World leaders to be inspired for actions Read More »
2021-03-2332 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSvante Axelsson | World leaders to be inspired for actionsSvante Axelsson is the Swedish national coordinator for Fossil Free Sweden, a governmental initiative that brings together companies, municipalities, regions and organisations that stands behind the declaration that Sweden will be one of the first fossil free nations in the world. He was awarded in 2021 as Sweden’s most powerful influencer by the newspaper Aktuell …
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2021-03-2332 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersUffe Elbæk (part 2) | Politics that mattersThe music Freedom to Love by The Savage Rose was selected by Uffe Elbaek. Politics has always been a part of Uffe’s life, from Social Liberals, the alternative to the Independent Green Party. This second episode with Uffe focus on his life in politics and society. Music Love and Freedom by The Savage Rose selected by Uffe Elbaek.
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2021-03-0737 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersUffe Elbæk (part 2) | Politics that mattersThe music Freedom to Love by The Savage Rose was selected by Uffe Elbaek. Politics has always been a part of Uffe’s life, from Social Liberals, the alternative to the Independent Green Party. This second episode with Uffe focus on his life in politics and society. Music Love and Freedom by The Savage Rose selected by Uffe Elbaek.
2021-03-0737 minTransformers | The sustainability change makersUffe Elbæk (part 1) | At the forefront of EducationThe music Freedom to Love by The Savage Rose was selected by Uffe Elbaek. Uffe Elbæk is a journalist, politician and system entrepreneur. He has been Minister of Culture in Denmark and since 2011 Uffe is a member of the Danish Parliament. In 1991 Uffe founded one of the world’s most creative educational programs – the Kaospilot. …
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2021-02-2535 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersUffe Elbæk (part 1) | At the forefront of EducationThe music Freedom to Love by The Savage Rose was selected by Uffe Elbaek. Uffe Elbæk is a journalist, politician and system entrepreneur. He has been Minister of Culture in Denmark and since 2011 Uffe is a member of the Danish Parliament. In 1991 Uffe founded one of the world’s most creative educational programs – the Kaospilot. … Uffe Elbæk (part 1) | At the forefront of Education Read More »
2021-02-2535 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAlbert Nashon & Renalda Mwanyuma | Digital revolution in KenyaAlbert Nashon and Renalda Mwanyuma are from Nairobi, Kenya. Albert is a social entrepreneur and the founder of The Slumcode Group, an organisation that promotes digital inclusion to less advantaged youngsters. Renalda is the Head of Special Programs. The Slumcode Group has engaged over 200,000 people in the past 15 years. Music by Poeta Dennis featuring … Albert Nashon & Renalda Mwanyuma | Digital revolution in Kenya Read More »
2021-02-1033 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAlbert Nashon & Renalda Mwanyuma | Digital revolution in KenyaAlbert Nashon and Renalda Mwanyuma are from Nairobi, Kenya. Albert is a social entrepreneur and the founder of The Slumcode Group, an organisation that promotes digital inclusion to less advantaged youngsters. Renalda is the Head of Special Programs. The Slumcode Group has engaged over 200,000 people in the past 15 years. Music by Poeta Dennis featuring …
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2021-02-1033 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersEpi Ludvik feat. Eva-Lena Skalstad | Crowdsourcing: what is it and how it works?Epi Ludvik is a leader in the world of Crowdsourcing. He is the founder of Crowdsourcing Week, an organisation that promotes the engagement of crowds or groups for common goals across the globe, through conferences, summits and online networking. Epi has also created one of New York’s hottest boutique virtual ad Agencies built on a 100% Crowdsourcing model. Eva-Lena Skalstad is … Epi Ludvik feat. Eva-Lena Skalstad | Crowdsourcing: what is it and how it works? Read More »
2021-01-2638 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersEpi Ludvik feat. Eva-Lena Skalstad | Crowdsourcing: what is it and how it works?Epi Ludvik is a leader in the world of Crowdsourcing. He is the founder of Crowdsourcing Week, an organisation that promotes the engagement of crowds or groups for common goals across the globe, through conferences, summits and online networking. Epi has also created one of New York’s hottest boutique virtual ad Agencies built on a 100% Crowdsourcing model. Eva-Lena Skalstad is …
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2021-01-2638 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMarc J. Lane | Money with meaning – the Mission-Driven VentureMarc J. Lane is a business and tax attorney, financial advisor and practise law at the Law Office of Marc J Lane in Chicago, USA. He is an expert on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance. Marc is also an influential advocate of best corporate governance practise. His latest book The Mission-Driven Venture is a practical roadmap … Marc J. Lane | Money with meaning – the Mission-Driven Venture Read More »
2021-01-1342 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMarc J. Lane | Money with meaning – the Mission-Driven VentureMarc J. Lane is a business and tax attorney, financial advisor and practise law at the Law Office of Marc J Lane in Chicago, USA. He is an expert on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance. Marc is also an influential advocate of best corporate governance practise. His latest book The Mission-Driven Venture is a practical roadmap …
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2021-01-1342 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJonathon Porritt | Hope in Hell, a “call to action” on the Climate EmergencyJonathon Porritt is the Founder and Director of Forum for the Future – a UK sustainability organisation. Leading environmentalist, Porritt has advised UK governments in sustainability, helped the Prince of Wales create the business sustainability programme and part of the development of the Cambridge Institute for sustainability and leadership.
2020-12-2238 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJonathon Porritt | Hope in Hell, a “call to action” on the Climate EmergencyJonathon Porritt is the Founder and Director of Forum for the Future – a UK sustainability organisation. Leading environmentalist, Porritt has advised UK governments in sustainability, helped the Prince of Wales create the business sustainability programme and part of the development of the Cambridge Institute for sustainability and leadership.
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2020-12-2238 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersBert-Ola Bergstrand | Creating the conditions that encourages systems to changeBert-Ola Bergstrand is the initiator, founder and co-founder of a number of international platforms and networks in the field of “crowd-impact economy” that involve millions of people across the globe. He is currently working with transformation of neighbourhoods and cities and developing networking tools to strengthen learning processes across communities, sectors and stakeholders.
2020-12-0237 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersBert-Ola Bergstrand | Creating the conditions that encourages systems to changeBert-Ola Bergstrand is the initiator, founder and co-founder of a number of international platforms and networks in the field of “crowd-impact economy” that involve millions of people across the globe. He is currently working with transformation of neighbourhoods and cities and developing networking tools to strengthen learning processes across communities, sectors and stakeholders.
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2020-12-0237 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMark Watts | The power of mayorsMark Watts is the Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The organisation grew from 63 to 96 of the world greatest cities, representing one quarter of the global economy. Mark Watts is former director of Arup and was the Senior Advisor to the Mayor of London from 2000 to 2008.
2020-11-1932 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMark Watts | The power of mayorsMark Watts is the Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The organisation grew from 63 to 96 of the world greatest cities, representing one quarter of the global economy. Mark Watts is former director of Arup and was the Senior Advisor to the Mayor of London from 2000 to 2008.
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2020-11-1932 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPhil Ruxton & Marco Carmini | Kayapo Indians, Croda and COVID-19Phil Ruxton is Vice President of Sustainability of Croda and helped the Executive Committee and Board of Croda International to develop sustainability goals that will make Croda land, people and climate positive by 2030; and Marco Carmini is Managing Director of Croda Latin America and an engineer with over 35 years experience in renewable feedstocks.
2020-11-0337 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPhil Ruxton & Marco Carmini | Kayapo Indians, Croda and COVID-19Phil Ruxton is Vice President of Sustainability of Croda and helped the Executive Committee and Board of Croda International to develop sustainability goals that will make Croda land, people and climate positive by 2030; and Marco Carmini is Managing Director of Croda Latin America and an engineer with over 35 years experience in renewable feedstocks.
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2020-11-0337 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMats Andersson, Gregory Wendt and Nick Sramek | How capital markets can become sustainable and climate crisis proofMats Anderson was the first CEO to decarbonise a pension fund – the US$ 43bn AP4; Gregory Wendt has more than 30 years of experience in the capital market and sustainable finance; and Nick Sramek is the Director of International Relations at Silicon Valley Forum. They discuss the future of investment and pension funds.
2020-10-1354 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersMats Andersson, Gregory Wendt and Nick Sramek | How capital markets can become sustainable and climate crisis proofMats Anderson was the first CEO to decarbonise a pension fund – the US$ 43bn AP4; Gregory Wendt has more than 30 years of experience in the capital market and sustainable finance; and Nick Sramek is the Director of International Relations at Silicon Valley Forum. They discuss the future of investment and pension funds.
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2020-10-1354 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersCecilia Repinski | Green Digital Finance InnovatorCecilia Repinski is the Executive Director of Stockholm Green Digital Finance, a fintech company designed to support the scaling up of green debt market by connecting green investors with potential green investment opportunities. Her company is the first company in the world with a platform that provides different interfaces that correlate and interact allowing issuers … Cecilia Repinski | Green Digital Finance Innovator Read More »
2020-09-2522 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersCecilia Repinski | Green Digital Finance InnovatorCecilia Repinski is the Executive Director of Stockholm Green Digital Finance, a fintech company designed to support the scaling up of green debt market by connecting green investors with potential green investment opportunities. Her company is the first company in the world with a platform that provides different interfaces that correlate and interact allowing issuers …
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2020-09-2522 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJohn Elkington | The CSR AmbassadorJohn Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur. He is known for his role as Ambassador for the Future.
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2020-09-1036 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersJohn Elkington | The CSR AmbassadorJohn Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur. He is known for his role as Ambassador for the Future.
2020-09-1036 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKristina Persson | Governance that MatterKristina Persson is an Economist and the former Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Strategic Development. Persson was a Swedish MP and MEP during the 1990s. In 2005, Persson created the Think Tank Global Utmaning (Global Challenges) to promote Sustainable Development.
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2020-08-2527 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersKristina Persson | Governance that MatterKristina Persson is an Economist and the former Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Strategic Development. Persson was a Swedish MP and MEP during the 1990s. In 2005, Persson created the Think Tank Global Utmaning (Global Challenges) to promote Sustainable Development.
2020-08-2527 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPär Larshans | The Circular Business ChangemakerPär Larshans is a winner of the Trust Across America-Trust Around the World award for global leaders for his role in the transformation into a circular economy. He is Director of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ragn-Sells group working with waste management, environmental services and recycling.
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2020-08-1129 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersPär Larshans | The Circular Business ChangemakerPär Larshans is a winner of the Trust Across America-Trust Around the World award for global leaders for his role in the transformation into a circular economy. He is Director of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ragn-Sells group working with waste management, environmental services and recycling.
2020-08-1129 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Egelrud | The Climate Positive City 2025Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi - one of Sweden’s most sustainable and profitable energy company. He will make Stockholm Exergi Climate Positive by 2025.
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2020-06-0524 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersAnders Egelrud | The Climate Positive City 2025Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi - one of Sweden’s most sustainable and profitable energy company. He will make Stockholm Exergi Climate Positive by 2025.
2020-06-0524 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSean Kidney | The Green Finance Market and the Climate Bonds InitiativeSean Kidney, key influencer in the green finance market. CEO and Co-founder of the Climate Bonds Initiative.. Sean is working to reach a $100 trillion green bond market to deliver a low carbon economy.
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2020-06-0540 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersSean Kidney | The Green Finance Market and the Climate Bonds InitiativeSean Kidney, key influencer in the green finance market. CEO and Co-founder of the Climate Bonds Initiative.. Sean is working to reach a $100 trillion green bond market to deliver a low carbon economy.
2020-06-0540 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersBo Frank | The Mayor that will deliver a Fossil Free City 2030Bo Frank is one of the key influencers in the City of Växjö. Exmayor and vice mayor from 1991 to 2016, Frank is nowPresident of the City Council. His mission is to make the city fossil free in 2030. He is an outstanding promoter of fossil free strategies and the initiator of a new model of governance for the city.
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2020-06-0521 min
Transformers | The sustainability change makersBo Frank | The Mayor that will deliver a Fossil Free City 2030Bo Frank is one of the key influencers in the City of Växjö. Exmayor and vice mayor from 1991 to 2016, Frank is nowPresident of the City Council. His mission is to make the city fossil free in 2030. He is an outstanding promoter of fossil free strategies and the initiator of a new model of governance for the city.
2020-06-0521 min