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SavingOurselvesWrapping up the season 1 (What a journey!)Wow, what a season full of learnings and insightful conversations with various industry leaders! In this episode, we reflect on our experiences and discuss about some highlights of the first season of SavingOurselves. What was your favorite thing in the season? What should be improved? Please, let Maija and/or Jennifer know eg. via Instagram :)2021-07-0744 minSavingOurselvesLeading the ChangeBuilding the sustainable future requires changes in the ways we act and think. Today, Heini Pirttijävi, Executive Advisor with an extensive experience in leadership, join us to discuss about what's the role of leading the change.2021-06-2937 minSavingOurselvesSustainability= Risk?If not thinking about sustainability, you´ll probably be an unsuccessful investor. Why? What is TCFD and why is everybody talking about it?
Today, we´re joined by Hanna Kaskela, Director of Responsible Investment, and Katariina Sillander, Team lead of Sustainability and Communication, from a Finnish pension insurance company Varma, to discuss the business benefits of environmental sustainability.2021-06-2358 minSavingOurselvesDo we build the future?Urbanization is accelerating and new buildings are rising every day. Most of the buildings need cement which is the topic of today's chat. Ulla Leveelahti from Finnsementti joins us to explore the topic and share insights on what they're doing for decreasing the carbon footprint of their operations. What ways do we have for doing that?2021-06-1853 minSavingOurselvesFood industry responsible?Food industry causes up to 50% of global emissions but yet, we all need to eat. In this episode we explore - together with Lea Rankinen, the Director of Sustainability & Public Affairs of Paulig- the sustainability of food markets, how Paulig is taking advantage of environmental sustainainability and shaping the future of food industry.2021-06-0934 minSavingOurselvesCatalyst for transformation?Do we need a catalyst for building the sustainable future and what are banks to do with environmental sustainability? In this episode we chat with Ruut Pihlava, the Head of Sustainable Banking of SEB Nordics, about why environmental sustainability is crucial for banks. Spoiler, its a lot to do with risk management.2021-06-0244 minSavingOurselvesChanging lawsDo we need legal innovation for enabling sustainability? In this episode we discuss with Anna Kuusniemi-Laine, Partner and Head of Sustainability at Castrén & Snellman, about sustainability from legal point of view.2021-05-2639 minSavingOurselvesCulture of Burning with St1Today we are joined in the studio by Timo Huhtisaari, the Business Unit Lead of Sustainability & Future Business of St1 energy company “ to challenge the conventional ''. St1 has developed from a petrol station chain to an energy company over the past decade with a vision to develop a CO2- aware energy. In the discussion , we explore the culture of burning, the transformation of energy and the positive impact it has on society. Should we just stop burning stuff and what´s the role of international collaboration in building a sustainable energy system?2021-05-1946 minSavingOurselvesCan we trust plastic companies in solving the plastic problem?In this episode we discuss the challenges and opportunities of plastic packaging in terms of its sustainability with Wipak's Head of Marketing and Sustainability. We currently throw our plastic waste away with the majority ending up in incineration or landfill or even in nature. But could someone want the waste back in order to reuse or repurpose it?2021-05-1258 minSavingOurselvesGetting Started!Welcome to the first episode of SavingOurselves!
In this episode, we discuss about the purpose and goals of SavingOurselves podcast, and open up a bit the reasons behind having the pod. Also, we introduce the hosts, Jennifer Ohemeng and Maija Luukka.
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SavingOurselvesWhat is SavingOurselves?Introduction episode.
In this introductory episode Jennifer and Maija tell what SavingOurselves is and why they are making it happen.2021-03-3100 min
JEScastThe Possibilities of Emerging Markets in AfricaAfrica is a fast-growing continent that is full of young people who are ready to have an impact on the world. JES's very own expert in international matters Jesse Sainio is joined by Maija Luukka and Minna Seppälä to discuss topics revolving around the entrepreneurial possibilities that Africa has to offer. Maija is from Ambitious.Africa, an Finnish non-profit organization aiming to elevate entrepreneurship in the continent. Minna is from Discovery Street, an initiative that collaborates with companies in different stages of development. 2020-12-0838 min