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Watt’s Up RenewablesEP 33 - Steven Errickson | Eriksun Energy🔥 What sets apart the people who just can’t seem to fail?
In this energizing episode of Watt’s Up Renewables, we sit down with Steven Errickson of Eriksun Energy — a leader who’s built a career on resilience, bold decisions, and lifting others along the way. Together, we break down what it really takes to stand out and succeed in renewables, leadership, and beyond.
🎙️ We dive deep into:
✅ The mindset and daily habits of high performers who always find a way forward — no matter the challenge
🤝 How the right mentor can change your entire trajectory...2025-06-241h 07
Watt’s Up RenewablesEP 29 - Ian Steele | How Great Leaders Build Safe, Trusted TeamsIn this powerful episode, we're joined by Ian Steele with Here to Serve Workforce Solutions, a seasoned leader in the renewables industry, for an insightful and energizing conversation you won't want to miss! ⚡️
We dive into:
🦺 The critical importance of safety culture – and why Stop Work Responsibility is more than just a policy, it's a mindset.
👥 Believing in your people – how trust and empowerment can transform your team’s performance.
🧠 What makes a truly great manager – real talk on leadership, accountability, and building strong teams from the ground up.
🚫 How to create a work env...2025-05-131h 07
Renewable RadioAshley Hales on Renewables, Trade Mastermind, and 2025 Vision 🚀
In this video, we chat with Ashley Hales about his transition from boiler installation to solar and renewables. 🌍🔧 We discuss Trade Mastermind’s small, medium, and long-term plans, including goals for global expansion, a private jet, a super yacht, and an even bigger family. 💼✈️
Ashley also shares his focus on fitness for 2025 and how these goals align with building a sustainable future. Don’t miss this inspiring and ambitious conversation! 🚀
#AshleyHales #TradeMastermind #Renewables #SolarEnergy #BusinessGrowth #GlobalExpansion #EntrepreneurLife #FitnessGoals #BigDreams
2025-02-0418 minRenewable RadioEpisode 6💡 Slashing Energy Bills with Renewables: Insights from Kieren of KMM Energy Solutions 🌍🌍🎙️ Welcome to Episode 6 of the Renewable Radio podcast, proudly sponsored by Hale Heating and Renewables! 🔋 In this episode, we’re joined by Kieren from KMM Energy Solutions to explore everything you need to know about managing utility bills with renewable energy at home. 💡💸 From uncovering the best tariffs to practical tips for saving money, we’ve got you covered! ✅
Kieren also shares his inspiring journey 🌱—growing up near rainforests in Australia 🇦🇺, working in forestry, and finding his passion for renewables through the influence of David Attenborough 📺. His experiences have fueled a career dedicated to helping others embrace greener energy solutions. 🌞 Don’t mis...2024-12-062h 14
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATECan Storytelling the Facts Save the Planet? | ENDA BRADYIn a world where misinformation and conspiracy theories are commonplace, journalists have a critical role in reporting on the facts and communicating complex scientific issues like climate change.
But how can journalists make the issue accessible and engaging to a wide audience?
In this conversation, Enda Brady, host of "Round Table" on TRT World, shares his insights on harnessing the power of storytelling and facts in reporting on climate change.
With over two decades of experience in journalism, Enda has a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of reporting on the...2024-06-1056 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEFighting for a Green Future : Renewable Energy and Climate Action in Malta with Sandra GauciIn this episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, we sit down with Sandra Gauci, the leader of Malta's Green Party, to discuss the fight for a green future in the country.
With renewable energy and climate action at the forefront of the conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities facing Malta's transition to a sustainable economy. Sandra shares her insights on the electoral system, corruption, and the lack of long-term planning, and how the green movement is working to overcome these obstacles.
"People want short-term solutions, immediate solutions, something wh...2024-06-0338 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEReconnecting ESG to Ethics: A Conversation on Business and Social Responsibility with Alison TaylorIn this episode, host Chris Caldwell sits down with Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems. They discuss the crucial role businesses must play in tackling climate change and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
Key topics covered:
💎 The importance of reconnecting ESG to ethical decision-making within companies
💎 How businesses can attract and retain younger employees who prioritize ESG issues
💎 The growing significance of reputation risk and the need for more compassionate relationships with stakeholders
💎 Practical steps businesses can take to...2024-05-2749 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEWhat Would it Look Like to Live in a Sustainable Economy with Professor Sir Dieter HelmIn this episode, we sit down with economist and author Professor Sir Dieter Helm to discuss his vision for a sustainable economy.
Helm asks the question, "what would it look like to live in a sustainable economy?" and offers a framework for understanding and addressing climate change.
He argues that the current narrative around net-zero is unrealistic and that a more balanced approach is needed, one that takes into account the realities of the global economy and the need for sustainable economic growth.
Helm emphasises the importance of focusing on capital assets, rather...2024-05-131h 26
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEMay Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit Our Biases with Alex EdmansIn this video, economist and professor Alex Edmans discusses his latest book, "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit Our Biases."
Drawing on examples from economics, finance, and politics, Edmans reveals how confirmation bias, cherry-picking, and the misuse of data can result in misinformation and poor decision-making. He also offers practical advice for becoming better at sniffing out the truth and avoiding the pitfalls of disinformation.
This conversation is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be an informed citizen in today's data-driven world. Edmans provides insights into the importance of critical thinking...2024-04-2958 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEFighting Plastic Pollution in Ghana with Richmond Kennedy QuarcoPlastic pollution is a global crisis, but its impacts are often invisible to those of us in the West.
In this episode of Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell talks to Richmond Kennedy Quarco, a graduate of ocean science, merchant naval officer, and passionate activist for the ocean in Ghana.
Richmond shares his journey of how he set up an NGO called Plastic Punch in 2018 to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. He started locally by recruiting local communities to become cleanup teams, scientists, and political voices. Tune in to learn about the reality of plastic...2024-04-2848 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEFrom Activism to Politics - A Journey to Save the Planet with ANITA SOINAJoin Chris Caldwell for another episode of Conversations on Climate podcast as he speaks with Anita Soina, a 24-year-old Masai woman and environmental activist from Kenya.
Anita is a proud member of the Massai community, which is heavily affected by climate change, particularly droughts and floods. Despite these challenges, Anita has become a champion for the environment, using her social media platforms to raise awareness and inspire action.
In this conversation, Anita shares her journey as an activist and her work as an ambassador for the Green Vision Summit. She also discusses the importance of...2024-04-1945 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATECan Artificial Intelligence (AI) be used effectively in education with LAURENT MUZELLECJoin us for this latest episode of Conversations on Climate with Laurent Muzellec, Dean of Trinity Business School.
Laurent is a professor and the Dean at Trinity Business School, Trinity College, Dublin and is a researcher with a long-standing interest in branding and technology. He previously founded the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and the MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy.
This fascinating conversation and packed episode includes:
Why access matters
Business ‘for good’: too nice, too stupid?
How do you decarbonise a school with a 70% foreign intake?
ESG and global league tables – change is in the...2024-04-1556 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #67: Exploring Sustainability and the Energy Transition with Nick RohlederOn this episode of RENEWables, David delves into an enlightening conversation with Nick Rohleder, co-founder of Climate Commodities, a pioneering company dedicated to facilitating the energy transition by bridging technical expertise with financing opportunities. Nick's journey from traditional energy sectors to the forefront of renewables offers captivating insights into the evolving landscape of sustainability. Discover how Climate Commodities is driving re-industrialization and infrastructure innovation while championing environmental responsibility. Nick's expertise sheds light on the pivotal role of consumers in propelling renewable energy adoption and offers invaluable advice for aspiring sustainability professionals. Join us on RENEWables as we uncover the...2024-04-0232 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEReflections on a Career in Politics and the Future of Climate Action with Chris Skidmore OBEIn this conversation, former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore OBE discusses his decision to resign from the government over its rollback on net zero commitments. He talks about the importance of long-term policy commitments to deliver certainty, clarity, consistency, and continuity in order to unlock economic opportunities and create jobs.
Skidmore reflects on his proudest achievements during his time in government, including signing Net Zero into law and securing the largest uplift in public spending for research and development in the last 40 years.
He also shares his thoughts on the changing awareness and attitude towards...2024-03-291h 16
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEArtificial Intelligence A Tool for Climate and Biodiversity Preservation | CHRIS CALDWELL | KEYNOTEIn this thought-provoking keynote at the Trinity Business Forum 2024, United Renewables CEO Chris Caldwell delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and biodiversity, drawing parallels from history to shed light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
From the Aztec Empire to the modern age, Chris explores how AI can both protect and endanger our natural world. Discover the intriguing story of the Colombian Exchange, the birth of deep learning, and the potential impact of AI on climate change.
Don't miss this insightful keynote on the future of AI and its role in...2024-03-2226 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #66: The Future of Green SpendingOn this week's episode of RENEWables, we talk to Anjali Mahadevia, Head of Business Development at Future, a platform rewarding climate-friendly behavior. Anjali explains how Future incentivizes actions reducing carbon emissions through partnerships with 50,000+ brands, transit agencies, and utilities. She introduces FutureCoins to gamify sustainability and stresses the importance of partnerships in growing the platform's impact.
Tune in for insights on making greener choices that benefit both your wallet and the planet!2024-03-1924 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEWhy Colombia's Call to Action is Revolutionising Latin America with MAYRA BARRERO DELGADOJoin us for a crucial conversation on climate change and its impact on developing countries, particularly in Latin America.
In this video, we sit down with Mayra Barrero Delgado, an environmental engineering expert and sustainability consultant, to discuss the intensification of climate-related disasters and the urgent need for climate action.
Barrero Delgado highlights the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration in Latin American markets, the pressing need for financial system reforms, and the diverse environmental challenges faced across the continent.
Learn about the global sustainability community's efforts to equip societies in...2024-03-0825 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEAI in Agriculture: How Satellites are Revolutionising Farming in Rural Areas - KELLY PRICEJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Kelly Price, the visionary founder and CEO of Agreed Earth, as we delve into the groundbreaking work her company is doing in the realm of sustainable nitrogen management. With a rich background that spans from pharmaceuticals to climate-tech innovation, Kelly shares her journey of pivoting towards creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector.
Agreed Earth is at the forefront of climate technology, utilising advanced AI analytics and satellite data to monitor nitrogen flows on farms. This innovative approach not only aims to reduce nitrogen waste and pollution but...2024-03-0159 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEEmpowering Global Climate Solutions: The Powertrust Journey with Ricky BuchJoin us in an enlightening episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast as we delve into the transformative world of energy transition and corporate-led renewable energy procurement.
This episode is presented in collaboration with the Yale School of Business and the Environment, In this special recording from Yale's inspiring campus, we engage with Ricky Buch, the visionary co-founder and CTO of Power Trust, whose innovative platform is reshaping how global giants like Netflix and Salesforce approach energy procurement, fostering sustainable micro-projects in developing countries.
Discover the compelling story of climate action across different regions, as...2024-02-2329 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe Power of Storytelling in the Solar Industry - NICO JOHNSONToday we sit down with Nico Johnson the founder of SunCast Media and host of Suncast, the highly respected solar energy podcast that has hit 650 episodes and counting. A solar veteran with experience in development, sales, marketing, and executive coaching, Nico is one of the most connected and astute observers of the booming US market.
"We're in this head-on chicken race with destiny…"
"…Entities in the energy sector have to eventually embrace renewables - who's going to build the bridges…?"
"How many times in your marketing have you inten...2024-02-1657 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEBryan Garcia and Sara Harari: The Key to a Greener TomorrowIntroducing Bryan Garcia and Sara Harari
The CT Green Bank was the first of its kind in the US, and has generated over $2.4bn in green investment and abated millions of tonnes of CO2e by de-risking private finance, bringing stakeholders together, and pioneering approaches to local clean investment.
Its President and Founder is Bryan Garcia, and Sara Harari is Associate Director of Innovation and Strategy Advisor to the President.
The fascinating conversation with Chris Caldwell takes place at Yale and covers a wide range of questions and delivers us an amazing insight...2024-01-121h 15
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEHow to Decarbonise Transport with Professor Brian CaulfieldProfessor Brian Caulfield wants us to do everything, everywhere, all at once.
Transport makes up a huge part of our emissions – around 20-25% in Ireland and the UK, and closer to 40% in the US.
Knocking those numbers down is no easy task. A system as complex and inter-dynamic as our transport network is a big beast: and there are so many competing visions.
Should we get behind a big public transport push – a metro for every city?
Is the answer self-driving EV’s? Or redesigning cities to be car-free?
Should we use...2023-12-2252 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe Climate Summit 2023 – Embracing The Circular EconomyIn this episode, Chris Caldwell, CEO of UNITED RENEWABLES and host of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, moderates a distinguished panel of guests at the 2023 Climate Summit at Trinity College, Dublin.
They discuss all aspects of the circular economy and the calibre of guests leads to a fascinating discussion.
Panelists:
David Callaway
Founder, Callaway Climate Insights
David Callaway is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Callaway Climate Insights. He is the former president of the World Editors Forum, Editor-in-Chief of USA Today and MarketWatch, and CEO of TheStreet Inc.
Richard Ali
Director C...2023-11-2434 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #64: Powering Conversations: Nuclear Energy, Renewables, and Project ManagementIn this enlightening podcast episode, David chats with Milton Stark, a distinguished authority in nuclear and renewable energy. Milton shares his remarkable journey from serving during the Vietnam War to becoming a power expert, honing his skills in emergency power systems in Vietnam.Milton's military path led him to the Army Nuclear Power Program, where he became adept at instructing and operating nuclear power systems. In the commercial nuclear sector, he specialized in outage work and technical projects, enriched by insights from the Three Mile Island incident.The episode explores the intricacies of integrating renewable energy sources...2023-11-141h 02
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEHow to Develop a Business Strategy for Your Business - Professor MersonRupert Merson is an adjunct Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He has been teaching growth, governance and turnarounds at LBS for twenty-five years, and has written several books across a wide range of subjects.
Outside of LBS he was an accountant, Director and eventually Partner at BDO Stoy Hayward until 2009, when he set up his own successful advisory shop specialising in helping family firms around the world.
The theme of this episode resides “deep in the human psyche.” It’s about what matters most. And it has clues for sus...2023-11-1055 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEMoney Talks - ESG, Taxation, and the Future of Climate with Dr. Marcel OlbertTo take us through the global tax earthquake, in this episode we welcome Marcel Olbert, Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School. Marcel is a rising star in the world of sustainable finance academia – and the youngest professor we’ve had on the podcast so far!
An expert in global taxation, disclosure and transparency, and carbon policy design, Marcel is rapidly making his mark publishing fascinating papers on everything from the sustainability of Private Equity to the challenge of regulating tax havens. Be prepared for new angles, unexpected findings, and more than a few unintended consequences!
2023-10-1356 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #61: The Power of Sustainability Meets the Magic of Heartfelt Connections at HallmarkDive into the world of Hallmark, where the power of sustainability meets the magic of heartfelt connections!
Join us in this episode of RENEWables, as we embark on an exciting journey with Kristin Edie, the VP of Enterprise Sustainability at Hallmark. It's a conversation that goes far beyond greeting cards, delving into Hallmark's profound commitment to sustainability and its remarkable achievements.
Hallmark has launched a four-point sustainability plan focused on product and content, renewable energy, sustainable forestry, and transportation. Kristin explores these four pillars, shares inspiring stories, and gives us valuable insights into Hallmark's...2023-10-0330 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEInsights On Leadership In The Face Of Climate Change - Dr Randall S. PetersonThis episode we welcome Randall Peterson, author of Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand. A widely cited expert on corporate governance and leadership, Randall has made a career out of analysing the worst of corporate behaviour.
Professor Peterson has spent the last decade as the founding director of the Leadership Institute at London Business School, where he is also Professor of Organisational Behaviour. His teaching and research draws on organisational psychology and personality analysis, to help leaders achieve better outcomes – and avoid catastrophe along the way.
Peterson talks to host Chris Caldwell an...2023-09-151h 00
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEInsights On Innovation And Business Growth with Rajesh ChandyOur expert in this episode is Rajesh Chandy. He has achieved the remarkable feat of holding an academic Chair in two fields – marketing and entrepreneurship – and is currently Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School.
An award-winning teacher and thinker, Rajesh has worked around the world, including as advisor to the US and UK governments, the WEF and the Global Innovation Forum. His current interests centre on innovation and micro-entrepreneurship in developing economies, where he has worked across South Africa, China, Egypt, Ghana and India.
… the change that we're see...2023-08-1858 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe Energy Transition with James SamworthWith so many potential technologies and applications vying to shape the future, it can be hard to keep on top of the latest trends. But reading the runes is more important than ever, as the technologies we choose for transforming of our energy system will shape business forever.
Energy storage, carbon capture, bioenergy, geoengineering, hydrogen in all its rainbow colours – there are a lot of calls to get right. To stay on top of this every-changing landscape you’ll need an expert guide.
Our latest guest is making those calls; and as Partner in a worl...2023-08-0454 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEWhat is ESG and who is it really for? Alex EdmansIn this episode, we sit down with Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance and Academic Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School. Alex specialises in the integration of classical financial theory and ESG, from worker pay and diversity to climate and sustainability.
His book Grow the Pie: how great companies deliver both purpose and profit won the Financial Times award for Excellence in Sustainable Finance Education, and his TED talk ‘What to trust in a post-truth world,’ has been viewed over 2 million times.
In this episode, we discuss:
Alex’s personal m...2023-07-2153 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe Great Economists: How can their ideas help us today? - Dr Linda YuehLinda Yueh is an economist, broadcaster, and author. She is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School and a Fellow in Economics at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University.
In this episode we are fortunate enough to spend some time with Linda discussing the biggest economic challenges of our time. Chris Caldwell asks how these challenges are exacerbated in the face of climate change, including the cost of adaptation, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and we discuss the impact of climate change on inequality.
We focus on theses challenges throughout lens of Linda’s...2023-06-2342 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEA 360° tour of the global energy markets - Eduardo Famini SilvaInvestment bankers are consummate middle-men. The wonderful thing about being in the middle is it trains you to look at problems from all sides – and when ‘all sides’ takes you from Europe to South America to Canada to Asia, you develop a truly 360° perspective. In this episode, we survey global ESG trends from great heights with the help of one of the world’s leading green energy bankers, Eduardo Famini Silva.
Eduardo Famini Silva is Director of Renewables and Utilities at RBC Capital Markets.
A specialist in M&A and financing in the energy sector, he has ov...2023-06-0944 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #59: Empowering Social Impact Organizations to Catalyze Real World ChangeToday, our social feeds are flooded with so much information, it has become increasingly challenging to cut through all the noise making it all too easy to miss valuable information. That is why creating captivating content that compels people to pause their scrolling and engage with the message is so important. In the world of social impact organizations, creating meaningful change requires more than just a noble mission. It demands strategic thinking, effective communication, and a compelling brand that captures the attention of the audience. By mastering this art, social impact leaders can effectively amplify their voices and generate t...2023-06-0632 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATECreating a viable hydrogen economy - JULIO DAL POZJulio Dal Poz. He is a true veteran of the industry: from his beginnings as an engineer on deep-water drills; through stints as analyst and consultant for upstream explorers and energy markets (including a brief covering digital tech and transformation in the sector); to his years at Equinor, where he finished up head of the Advisory Board for Strategy, working on the clean energy transition. Today, he turns his experience and expertise towards helping energy firms design their own transition strategies for our future world, at FTI Consulting.
Is there a serious future for hydrogen in our...2023-06-0218 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #58: Propane: Multifaceted Environmental Benefits of a Low-Carbon Fuel AlternativeNew Podcast Episode Alert! Join us for an energetic conversation with propane industry trailblazer, Tucker Perkins, President & CEO of Energy for Everyone Propane.
With a passion for innovation and a commitment to safety, Tucker has been instrumental in transforming the propane landscape through informative safety and training programs designed for anyone that uses propane at home, in the field and on the farm. From transportation to agriculture, commercial landscaping to residential and commercial building sectors, PERC's programs have made a remarkable impact on the low-carbon fuel market.
In addition to their safety and training programs, th...2023-05-2339 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEAre ESG Targets Causing More Harm Than Good with Tom GoslingThis episode's guest is Tom Gosling. After nearly twenty-five years at PriceWaterhouseCoopers as an expert on executive pay and board policy, he set out to create a new portfolio career with ESG at the centre.
He is currently Executive Fellow in the Department of Finance at London Business School, and holds fellowships, advisory and consulting positions at a number of other major organisations, including the FCA and The Purposeful Company.
Tom bridges high-level experience and deep thinking across a fascinating range of subjects, making this a conversation not to be missed.
Are CEOs really over...2023-05-2050 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #57: Decarbonizing Industries: Mars Materials’ Mission to Reverse the Carbon FootprintIn a world grappling with the challenges of climate change, Mars Materials has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of sustainable innovation. Through market-driven approaches, Mars is actively engaged in commercializing breakthrough technologies capable of effectively removing and sequestering greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
While carbon-negative processes face challenges at present, attitudes and incentives are gradually shifting towards CO₂ utilization. With its advanced technology, Mars is positioned to initiate and accelerate this transition towards a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future.
Mars is on a mission to reverse humanity's industrial waste carbon footprint by commercializing in...2023-05-0934 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #56: From Field to Fork to Field - A Plant-Based, Zero-Waste Composting System The food industry generates a substantial portion of not only food waste, but also packaging waste. In the United States alone, the food and beverage sector accounts for approximately 23% of all packaging waste. Plastic is the most widely used material for food packaging, representing around 40% of total plastic usage, which comes with several challenges, including environmental pollution, resource depletion, and health concerns. Therefore, there is a growing movement to reduce the use of plastic in food packaging and promote more sustainable and circular packaging solutions, such as compostable plastics, paper-based packaging, and reusable containers.
Better Earth is...2023-04-2436 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATELeading a world -class business school: Insights from LBS Dean François Ortalo-MagnéIn the highly anticipated Episode 1 of Season 2 of Conversations on Climate, Christopher Caldwell, CEO, Entrepreneur, and host of the show, sits down with François Ortalo-Magné. Together, they discuss the latest insights and trends in business sustainability, how companies can thrive in a world increasingly concerned about the environment, and, of course the future of London Business School.
There’s only one person to talk to about the future of LBS: the Dean himself. Since the appointment of François Ortalo-Magné in 2017, he has guided the school through the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and the explosion of ESG acro...2023-04-2153 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #55: Innovative Technology for Enabling Highly Efficient Carbon CaptureAs most of us already know, CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. The production processes that yield CO2 are considered highly valuable to society, but their emissions into the atmosphere have negative environmental consequences, reducing their overall value.
With the issue of climate change, reducing CO2 emissions is more important than ever. Technologies designed to mitigate these emissions, such as carbon capture, storage, and utilization, allow for the continued use of these production processes and resources, while minimizing their environmental impact. One company leading this charge is Mantel Capture, a c...2023-04-1119 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #54: Babylon Micro Farms - A New Hydroponic Farming System Controlled by a Smartphone AppHydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water as the growing medium instead. These controlled environments provide the plants with all the essential nutrients they need directly through their roots. This highly sustainable technology has gained popularity in recent years due to its ability to produce high yields of crops while using significantly less water than traditional soil-based agriculture.
Using a combination of sensors, software, and LED lighting to create an optimal growing environment for plants, Babylon Micro Farms is revolutionizing the hydroponics industry and forever changing the way we grow and consume f...2023-03-2819 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe future of work in a Net-Zero world with Lynda GrattonThis isn’t your father’s workplace anymore.
Not since the industrial revolution has the world of work undergone a such radical change, at such breakneck speed, as we are seeing today.
Technology, the pandemic and decarbonisation are completely re-writing the rules across every industry – and there will be blood.
So how can you – as a leader and in your own career – ride these changes?
To find out, we turned to someone who has literally written the book on the future of work – Professor Lynda Gratton, LBS and WEF superstar and our guest on...2023-03-171h 00
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #53: Creating Pathways Out of Poverty & Advancing a Green EconomyAccording to a report by the Urban Institute, about one-third of Americans have a credit score below 620, which is considered to be a subprime credit score. The same report found that low-income individuals are more likely to have subprime credit scores than those with higher incomes. In fact, about 52% of households earning less than $30,000 per year have subprime credit scores.
These statistics show that low-income communities are more likely to have subprime credit scores and other negative credit events, which can make it difficult for them to access credit and financial services. This highlights the importance of...2023-03-1335 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEWill ESG survive the next recession? The big debates in ESG investment - Cathrine de Coninck-LopezWill ESG survive the next recession?
Should we divest from all fossil fuels?
Can sustainability truly coexist with profitability?
We all have our own unique ideas of what ESG really means in this way. But when you are part of a team managing $1.5 trillion of other people’s money, the stakes get higher. A lot higher.
This is the reality for Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez, the guest on our latest episode of Conversations on Climate. Fortunately for us, it’s a pressure that has forged some very sharp thinking on the problems of su...2023-03-0351 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #52: Reusing Solar Panels for the Communities, Organizations & Individuals That Need Them the MostAs the world’s utilization of renewable energy increases, so does the waste that is created by manufacturing the materials needed to generate the power. Most solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years and 75 million metric tons of solar waste are projected to be landfilled by 2050. However, solar panels should not be disposed of in landfills as they contain potentially hazardous materials and other toxic substances that can leach into the soil and contaminate groundwater if not properly handled. In addition, solar panels contain valuable materials such as silicon, aluminum, copper, and silver that can be recycled and re...2023-02-2042 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #51: Heartland Industries - Hemp, Standardizing Sustainable Materials & Other TechnologiesHeartland Industriesis a material science company that engineers hemp fibers to replace and augment traditional materials like fiberglass, talc, and calcium carbonate. With its renewable sources and eco-friendly biodegradability, Hemp is a revolutionary material that's making waves in the sustainability movement. Crafted from lipids and cellulose found naturally within Cannabis plants, this composite bioplastic is fully bio-degradable - providing an innovative solution for reducing our impact on the environment.
By working with brands and their suppliers, Heartland helps to embed Carbon negative additives into everyday products without any re-tooling costs. This helps drive down the cost, weight...2023-02-0626 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEJules Buker and Godefroy Harito of Treeapp: nature-based solutions for the tech ageTreeapp is the brainchild of our guests Godefroy Harito and Jules Buker (along with their co-founder Leo Ng) You could say that Treeapp's USP is that it lets anyone plant a tree, for free, every single day.
In doing so, it is bringing together eco-conscious individuals with green businesses, and regenerating ecologies and communities around the world at the same time. It is both simple and rigorous in its approach to tackling climate, even as it raises fascinating questions about moral license, consumer responsibility, sustainable ad models and green imperialism in today’s digital economy.
This w...2023-02-031h 17
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEMastering the art of influence and persuasion - Professor Zoe ChanceZoe Chance wants you to be charismatic on climate
What really changes people’s minds? Is it passionate argument, cold hard facts, or winning over the most famous people on the planet?
Climate folk have been trying all of the above for decades: with mixed results. But the most powerful tool of all is one we so often discount: speaking our personal truth to those closest to us.
Zoe Chance is Assistant Professor of Marketing and Senior Lecturer at Yale School of Management, where she teaches the top-ranked MBA elective ‘Mastering Influence and Persuasi...2023-01-201h 26
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEIf You Know Nothing About Venture Capital, listen to Amory PouldenAmory Poulden wants to do Venture Capital differently. You’ll want to find out why.
What does it take to put everything on the line, to search out the next green start-up superstar?
Venture capital is not for the faint-hearted; your entire career rests on how well you can predict the future.
So, what happens when that future disappears before your eyes? What happens when climate changes everything?
Amory Poulden had a successful career as a Principal at Shell Ventures. Then his first child arrived, he woke up to climate, and as...2023-01-0556 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATECompetitive Advantage and Business Strategy - Professor Dan CableCompetitive advantage is essential for success in any field.
But what if there was a different way to achieve competitive advantage? One that didn't involve ruthless tactics or underhanded strategies?
According to Professor Dan Cable, the answer is emotions.
By understanding and embracing our emotions, we can create a competitive edge that is unrivaled. In episode 14 Professor Cable provides an in-depth analysis of what creates a competitive advantage and how it can be sustained. His findings may surprise you.
Learn how to apply the emotions of competitive advantage in your own...2022-12-081h 16
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATECreating Sustainable Finance - TARA SCHMIDTMoney makes the world go round. But can the banking system build a different, better world in the process?
Tara Schmidt, of Lloyds and Bank of Scotland, has bet her career on it. She argues that, after the turmoil of 2008 and Covid-19, finance can be the ‘tip of the spear’ in the drive towards a sustainable future.
Tara Schmidt is Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability & ESG Finance at Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland. An engineer by training, Tara moved out of the oil industry in 2004 and has been working in sustainability consulting arou...2022-11-251h 01
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #49: Carbon Credits for Farmers & Agroforestry with Robin Saluoks, CEO of eAgronomScientists have long suspected a link between industrialization and climate change, but serious study of the issue did not begin until the second half of the twentieth century when the first predictions that changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels could substantially alter Earth’s surface temperature through the greenhouse effect. It would be another 100 years before carbon credits are introduced as a mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating the $2 billion carbon credit market in which companies can offset their emissions by investing in environment-positive projects, such as planting trees in the tropics.
Join this episode of...2022-11-1549 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #48: Tracking Your Favorite Brand's Supply Chain Sustainability with Shameek Gosh, CEO of TrusTraceSurvey shows that consumer expectations for the fashion industry to treat workers fairly rank as high as expectations for environmental issues. Some results even show that consumers are willing to pay more for ethically produced clothing. That’s why it’s important to create ongoing visibility into wages throughout the supply chain; the same way, it’s important to have visibility into products, materials, emissions, waste and more.
On this episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Shameek Ghosh, Co-founder and CEO of TrusTrace, to learn more about their software platform for supply chain traceability, and how they p...2022-11-0139 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #47: 2022 SuperSix Field Trials Farm Tour!
Your host, David Smart, and BioStar’s Chief Agronomist, Allen Philo hit the road to meet and greet farmers in the midst of BioStar’s 5th year of SuperSix field trials! BioStar is grateful that Prairie Earth Farms, Sam Knob Farm, and Twin Pines Organic Farms participated in a variety of crop trials using our SuperSix organic fertilizer. From Wisconsin to Illinois, to Indiana to Michigan, these organic farmers each have their own unique approach to growing organically, but this year, there is a common thread, using SuperSix in field trials to improve crop yield and boos...2022-10-1835 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATELessons learnt from the renewables investment rollercoaster-GIANNIS KOMITASSo you saw climate change coming a long time ago. You were one of the first to recognise the importance of decarbonisation, and you sniffed out the critical role that renewables would play in the 21st century, even before the millennium had turned. Which means you must have made a killing, as we began the greatest economic and energy transformation in modern history. Right?
Or…maybe not. Because, even if you have made the right long-term calls over the last few decades, the market hasn’t always rewarded you for it. And that’s the puzzle we’re looki...2022-10-0749 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #46: Bell Solar & Electrical - Empowering Women in the Solar IndustryAlexia Cooper has had a life-long dream of becoming the first woman anything and in 2021 when she was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 as the youngest woman in the state of Nevada to hold a C2 Electrical Contractor License, she knew her drive and dedication to that dream had been the foundation for her success. Alexia is revolutionizing and creating opportunities for women in the construction industry as she chooses to lead by spreading positivity and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves.
On this episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Alexia Cooper, CEO of B...2022-09-3021 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #45: Grasping the Electricity Markets, Price Increases & the Impact of CryptoDid you know electric power is the largest operating cost for cryptocurrency miners? Therefore, miners with the lowest power costs will have the highest margins and be in the best position to capture profits whether network hash rates rise or fall.
On this episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Andrew Barth, Partner and Co-founder of CSD Energy Advisors, to understand the impacts of the crypto space and how the energy management firm uses market knowledge to guide their clients into smarter decision making, reducing costs and improving their energy management strategies for the long haul. Barth...2022-09-2044 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #44: Burns & McDonnell - All Things HydrogenHydrogen is the most abundant element in the world and can be used to store, move, and deliver energy produced from other sources. Hydrogen technology isn’t a new concept but due to high production costs and infrastructure latency issues, we haven’t been able to capture and use the hydrogen for our energy needs until recently. Today, hydrogen fuel can be produced through several methods including natural gas reforming and electrolysis but how we store, transport and drive popularity around this element will ultimately determine whether or not we can meet our goal to hit Net-zero by 2050.
On...2022-09-0547 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEHow to GROW Carbon Capture & Storage - Riccardo GubbioliHOW TO GROW CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE - Riccardo Gubbioli
In this podcast, Chris Caldwell CEO of United Renewables Ltd and host of the Conversations on Climate series finds out about one of the next generations of carbon sequestration from fellow LBS MBA, RICCARDO GUBBIOLI.
Riccardo is an Energy Transition & De-Carbonisation Investor and Director of corporate finance at BRILLIANT PLANET.
Their fascinating conversation introduces us to the microscopic world of MICROALGAE and we discover Riccardo’s journey: From Engineering to Renewable Energy to Agricultural Technology and where Ag Tech Meets Carbon Sequestration.
C...2022-08-2547 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #43: EcoEnclose - The one-stop-shop for eco-friendly shipping solutionsThe Environmental Protection Agency estimates that plastic and other packaging waste makes up around 30% of total U.S. waste annually. That’s only in the U.S., so imagine what that looks like worldwide. Creating more sustainable practices within your business is essential for the health of the planet and as more companies start to enhance their sustainability efforts, updating product packaging is becoming a no-brainer! Tune into this episode of RENEWables featuring Saloni Doshi, CEO and “Chief Sustainability Geek”, at EcoEnclose—the world’s most eco-friendly packaging company, to learn how to evolve your company’s sustainability packaging strategy and h...2022-08-2336 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEGame Theory for Climate : PROFESSOR JEAN - PIERRE BENOÎTCAN GAME THEORY AND THE MATHEMATICS OF STRATEGY HELP FIND THE ANSWERS?
Chris Caldwell CEO of United Renewables Ltd and host of Conversations on Climate podcast series has a fascinating discussion with Jean-Pierre Benoît.
We were fortunate enough to capture this conversation at the London Business School where Professor Benoît is Chair of the Economics Department.
Professor Benoît is a world-recognised expert on game theory and the economics of decision-making. Professor Benoît has applied the theoretical toolkit of game theory to a wide range of questions. His published work covers...2022-08-121h 00
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #42 - KC Can Compost: Powering the People & Preserving the PlanetTwo of the biggest obstacles that make community-wide composting accessible and easy are a lack of infrastructure and lack of education. That is why Kristan Chamberlain, Executive Director at KC Can Compost, spent the better part of two years researching ways to break down these barriers and created a system that promotes green jobs, a healthy environment and manages the mess! The program offers a full waste assessment with actionable recommendations and ongoing education for commercial businesses all the way down to the individual level.
Join us on this episode of RENEWables, to get educated on the b...2022-08-0830 min
Il podcast di Next Solutions08_Innovator Lab: il primo progetto interno di innovazione lanciato da Falck Renewables.In questa puntata interviene Federica Bertoni, Digital Innovation Manager di Falck Renewables. Il suo è un duplice ruolo: si occupa di diffondere la cultura dell’innovazione inclusiva e dell’Open Innovation in azienda e promuove la trasformazione digitale nel Gruppo.Federica ci parlerà dell’InnovatorLab, progetto interno lanciato ad aprile con l’obiettivo di dare la possibilità a tutti i dipendenti di liberare e valorizzare il loro spirito innovativo e di sfidare lo status quo.Federica ci racconterà il grande successo del progetto che ha visto una partecipazione a livello globale, coinvolgendo tutti i paesi in cui Falck Re...2022-08-0507 min
CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATEThe Importance of Government Relations - PAUL BEIJERWe travel to THE HAGUE to meet PAUL BEIJER a deep thinker on strategy, finance, and government relations.
Chris Caldwell talks to Paul about the importance of positive interactions with government bodies when dealing with strategies for renewable energy and climate change.
Paul is Managing director and founder of GR-IQ, a government relations consultancy and he is also former VP of government relations at SHELL as well as Country Chair of the LBS Alumni Energy Club.
Paul’s specialty is government relations (aka public affairs). This corporate function is dedicated to ensuring a bu...2022-07-2949 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #41 - Breaking Barriers in Hydrogen Storage TechnologyAs the buzz around the hydrogen energy market continues, one company is breaking barriers in hydrogen storage technology and using high-density hydrogen for zero-emission transportation. On this episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Breakthrough Energy Fellows, Ted McKlveen and Bav Roy, co-founders of Verne H2 who believe new energy solutions like hydrogen storage are required to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation. There has been a lot of progress in hydrogen electricity technology over the last few decades but a lot more needs to be done in order to reach net zero by 2050.
Heavy duty transportation...2022-07-2226 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #40: The Zero Waste Chef’s Tips & Tricks for “Breaking Up with Plastic” for a Plastic-Free JulyConcerned with the planet’s plastic pollution problem, Anne Marie Bonneau, a Senior Editor at a San Francisco based publishing company realized how much food was being wasted in her own kitchen and decided to go plastic-free in 2011. “I have always been obsessed with food and cooking and when I became aware of how much unnecessary waste was making it to the oceans, I decided I wanted to break up with plastic”, says Bonneau, now known as the Zero-Waste Chef. To cut down on plastic waste, she began shopping at local farmer’s markets and would take her own glass jars...2022-07-0140 min
Il podcast di Next Solutions07_La persona come risorsa: parliamo di capitale umano!In questa puntata interviene Sara Sasso, HR Business Partner della divisione Falck Renewables – Next Solutions, che si occupa di recruiting, gestione del personale, supporto al management per lo sviluppo e la crescita dei dipendenti e segue le integrazioni di nuove società all’interno del gruppo.Sara ci racconterà l’importanza delle persone all’interno delle aziende e del loro ruolo cruciale nel processo di crescita aziendale, focalizzando l’attenzione sull’esperienza di Falck Renewables – Next Solutions.Infine, ci racconterà le sfide del processo di integrazione tra aziende diverse in seguito a un’acquisizione e le difficoltà risconta...2022-06-2912 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #39: The Fat Plant Society - Bringing Nature Into the Workplace Through Biophilic DesignYou have probably seen moss growing on rocks or trees in your backyard, but have you ever seen it covering the interior walls of an office building? If not, you will soon because these “vertical gardens'' are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also have soundproofing, odor absorbing and air purifying qualities that can help improve office and home environments.
On this episode of RENEWables, we sit down with Kasey Riley, Co-founder of The Fat Plant Society and Vince Basso, to learn more about moss art and their bioph...2022-06-0345 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #38: Wilbur-Ellis - Overcoming Challenges in Organic FarmingWith inflation on the rise, the price of fertilizers is up a staggering 260% post-pandemic, causing farmers to cut back on the amount of fertilizers they can use on their crops and risking smaller yields. This problem comes at a time when food production is critical and finding solutions isn’t always easy, especially for farmers facing challenges that could pose serious threat to the future of their crops.
On this episode of RENEWables, we sit down with Jason Ellsworth, Organic Portfolio Manager at Wilbur-Ellis, Agribusiness division, as he talks about the effects of organics on soil health, th...2022-05-1926 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #37: Carbon Collective - Investment Opportunities Aimed At Solving Climate ChangeAs the climate crisis continues, more and more companies are jumping on the sustainability bandwagon and finding innovative ways to help mitigate or offset carbon emissions. While this is becoming common practice among corporations, what about individuals who want to make a difference?
Join us on this special Earth Day episode of RENEWables, where we sit down with James Regulinski, Co-Founder of Carbon Collective, to discuss ESG investment opportunities designed to help pressure large companies into taking climate change more seriously. James identifies how to bridge the $4 trillion dollar gap between how much money is needed versus h...2022-05-0626 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #36: AirCarbon® - A Potential Plastic Replacement Derived from MicroorganismsSeveral years ago, while researching oil spills in the ocean, scientists discovered something truly amazing—Microorganisms were using the greenhouse gas, methane as a food source and producing an energy storage material within their cells called Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a naturally occurring polymer that resembles polypropylene, which is one of the most commonly produced plastics in the world.
New Light has taken this oceanic process of dissolving air and carbon in water and created a scalable plastic alternative called AirCarbon®. With over 10 years of research and 50 patents, they are using AirCarbon to help replace plastic and restore the oce...2022-04-2027 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #35: Driscoll's and the Berry Exciting Future of Organic AgricultureOrganic agriculture has grown from a cultural movement to a multi-billion dollar industry within the span of a few decades. This meteoric rise showcases the importance of quality food sourcing and environmental stewardship in consumer choices. But the value of organic agriculture does not just lie in personal preference. As the industry grows, so too does our understanding of the relationships between organic agriculture and soil health. Emily Musgrave and Peter Navarra of Driscoll's Berries join the latest episode of RENEWables to talk about organic systems, berry genetics and all the plant possibilities.
Show...2022-03-1633 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #34: Advanced Solutions to Industrial Water UseEvery industry consumes water. The process from sourcing to disposal often leads to unsustainable and polluting practices. And as the world’s supply of fresh water continues to dwindle, it becomes even more urgent to find solutions for treating and recycling the water we do consume. Phil Millett, VP of Manufacturing at Purestream joins RENEWables to talk about their technology’s influence on the future of water consumption and their efforts for solving multiple sustainability issues at once.
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Il podcast di Next Solutions00_Il podcast di Next SolutionsQuesto è il podcast di Next Solutions, la Divisione di Falck Renewables che in un mercato - quello dell’energia - che sposta continuamente i propri confini, individua nuovi spazi di intervento e crea valore nel presente, con una visione che cambia il futuro. Racconteremo, insieme a colleghi e ospiti esterni, l’evoluzione del settore dell’energia e il punto di vista di Next Solutions in merito. In questa puntata Marco Cittadini, il responsabile di tutta Falck Renewables - Next Solutions, spiegherà quali sono gli obiettivi di questo podcast e darà qualche anticipazione rispetto ai temi che andremo...2021-12-0106 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #32: Solar PV and the Future Energy LandscapeSolar PV cells, industrial battery storage, investment tax credits, megawatts... Industry terminology can be intimidating, and the movement towards renewable energy certainly seems confusing. But the transition is much simpler than it appears to be. Tim Montague, Head of Business Development at Continental Energy Solutions, joins this episode of RENEWables to break down renewable energy fuel sources and explains why solar + battery storage is and will continue to be a major player in the future of the renewable energy.
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RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables #31: Syngas Offers a Solution to Landfill OverflowThe world has a waste problem. Landfills around the planet are reaching capacity, and in many countries those barriers have already been breached. There are various systems in place to address food waste, but what about the rest? A century-old technology is being revitalized to convert waste into energy through a process called plasma gasification. Bill Smith from XcelPlus International joins RENEWables to discuss how this technology can unlock previously unusable energy sources.2021-10-2120 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 29: Results from BioStar's 2020 SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer Field TrialsSoil health is foundational to successful crop yields and a systematic approach considers the importance of all details. From nutrient inputs down to the complex chemical interactions of the microbiome, agronomy offers a unique opportunity to pioneer research as we continue to transform the concept of sustainability. BioStar's patented SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer offers natural solutions to improve agronomic systems. Allen Philo, Chief Agronomy Officer at BioStar, joins this episode of RENEWables to discuss the methods and results of another successful field trial.2021-09-3058 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode: 28: How Financial Transparency Can Help Sustainability-Focused InvestorsA new generation of both institutional and retail investors are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their investment decisions. But where does this information come from and how can you determine whether or not companies are meeting the criteria? Stefania Di Bartolomeo from Physis Investment joins RENEWables to discuss how her company uses big data to bring information to your fingertips, allowing better market transparency and sound investment decisions.
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Website: https://physisinvestment.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physisinvestment
Email: physis@physisinvestment.com
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RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 27: Tips for Maximizing Your Business' Growth, Post-PandemicOne of the biggest challenges the post-pandemic business world will face is navigating a shaken labor market. What are the tools for successful hiring? How can you leverage the unique skillsets of each team member? John B. Conger from Culture Index helps organizations answer these tough questions by using analytics instead of instincts. Tune in to the first episode of Season 2 of RENEWables to hear John’s tips for maximizing growth potential.2021-09-1737 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 26: The Farm Babe | Advocating For AgThe Farm Babe Talks Sustainable Agriculture
Today on RENEWables we meet social media influencer and agriculture industry champion, Michelle Miller of The Farm Babe. She explains how sustainability is at the forefront of U.S. farmer and ranchers' minds and how the industry continues to transform by way of data and new technologies. Michelle celebrates the true “Ag story” by giving scientists and their research a bigger voice — propelling continued change for the future.2021-04-3022 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 25: How Natural Refrigerants Can Drastically Reduce the #1 GHGDid you know, commonly used HFC refrigerants are super climate pollutants and are growing faster than any other greenhouse gas on the planet? RENEWables talks to Morgan Smith to understand how the NASRC (North American Sustainable Refrigerant Council) is partnering across the industry with a goal to make climate-friendly, natural refrigerants a feasible business choice for the nearly 38K U.S. supermarkets. From coordinating incentives, to providing technician readiness, to championing legislative change, the NASRC is accelerating their mission to eliminate HFC emissions.2021-04-1536 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 24: A Big Legislative Win for the BioeconomyRENEWables welcomes back Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend, an international project finance lawyer with over 45+ years in the energy, chemical and infrastructure space. His leadership across the renewables industry has proven to be instrumental in making impactful legislative changes to USDA and DOE programs that have helped bioeconomy developers secure federal funding needed to support new and ground-breaking technologies. Riedy’s vast and in-depth knowledge provides his clients the critical guidance needed to chart a greener path.
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RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 22: Helping C&I Customers Increase Sustainability & Reduce Grid RelianceIn this episode of RENEWables, we talk shop with Sean Andrews, CPO and Head of Sustainability at E-Volve Energy, and learn how his team strives to help commercial and industrial clients strategically manage risk and reduce the amount of energy being used from the grid. As technology costs continue to come down, the opportunity for better economics and wide spread adoption of renewable energy goes up. And because of that, BioStar & Evolve agree that collaboration is essential to tackling big issues like decentralizing energy. Join the conversation and hear what these energy entrepreneurs are excited about for the future!2021-03-1148 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 21: How Mandating TX Weatherization Will Help Solve Future Grid FailuresExtreme Texas Cold Causes Grid Failure | What Happened & Planning For the Future
In this RENEWables episode, local Texan and Amperon CEO, Sean Kelly, shares his industry expertise (along with his personal experience) surrounding the days of the February cold snap. He explains how this wasn’t a black swan event and data scientists predicted the extreme conditions. Kelly believes mandatory winterization and a small cost increase across all utility users is the key to preventing future tumultuous events.2021-03-0431 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 20: Part 4 of 4 - The Importance of Soil Health, Effects of Nitrogen & BioStar’s SuperSix™ Liquid Organic FertilizerOn this episode of RENEWables, we conclude our four-part series with a science lesson from Dr. Jerry Hatfield, an agricultural research plant physiologist with a 45+-year industry career. He explains why carefully evaluating the soil plant atmosphere continuum is an important foundation to optimizing the “living system,” to not only improve crop production efficiency but also produce the food needed to sustain the population around the world. Soil health and soil fertilization are critical to the future of farming, and BioStar’s SuperSix™ Organic Liquid Fertilizer provides a key component in nitrogen to support both.2021-02-1145 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 19: Part 3 of 4 - BioStar Turns Effluent Waste into Organic Fertilizer — SuperSix™This RENEWables episode dives deep into the weeds of organic farming and how the continued spike of the organic industry is calling for increased soil health, soil fertility and growing better crops. Allen Philo, an organic farming expert with a vast knowledge in soil science, explains how BioStar’s SuperSix™ patented organic liquid fertilizer functions differently than others. Its all-natural form increases soil microbiology, which in turn increases overall soil health. In fact, SuperSix is the highest liquid nitrogen organic fertilizer on the market today at 6% and is produced as part of a waste-to-energy process. Listen and you're guaranteed to le...2021-02-0542 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 18: An Insider’s Look at America's Evolving Waste Economy - Renewable Natural Gas Provides a New Solution to LandfillsWe continue the RENEWables series, “An Insider’s Look at America’s Evolving Waste Economy,” with BioStar’s Peter Goehausen and learn how companies entrenched in the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry are equally as connected to the Waste to Energy sector. Reimagining waste streams to create products that are reengineered into valuable assets, is not only environmentally beneficial but a major economic driver. We spotlight BioStar’s San Bernardino WtE plant and demonstrate how it helps CA businesses adhere to state mandates to reduce carbon emissions, while generating electricity and gas from renewable energy sources like Biogas. This discussion br...2021-01-2638 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 17: (1 of 4 Part Series) Organic Farming & BioStar's Patented SuperSix Organic Liquid FertilizerThis RENEWables episode kicks off the first of a 4- part series look at BioStar’s Organics business — a success story that’s been 12 years in the making. From within, we unpack BioStar’s origin story, the evolution of our patented SuperSix Organic Liquid Fertilizer, and why SuperSix has become such an invaluable asset to organic farmers across the U.S. John Martin, COO and President of our Organics team, has truly pioneered his way through the market and provides a fascinating look back at the industry at large. He highlights details of our newest San Bernardino, CA “Organic Energy Sol...2021-01-2235 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 16: VETAL Won't Leave Your Energy Questions UnansweredFor authentic conversationalists, there’s always a great opportunity to ‘give and get’. Shira Parnes, founder of VETAL, joins RENEWables and shares how her continued quest for true understanding of what’s best for a customer has helped the growth of her energy-focused organization. Collaboration is at the heart of VETAL and a methodology that’s used, both internally and externally, to simplify the market — with a goal to filter out solution-based options that drive impactful change across clients’ portfolios. This episode is a great way to reframe the inherent challenges of what it takes to run any business.2021-01-0733 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 15: Advancing Critical Human InfrastructureOn this episode of RENEWables, Black & Veatch’s Brian Sifton explains how the 105-year-old engineering and construction firm continues to evolve its business across key environmental topics to advance critical human infrastructure. With a trusted reputation as a technology integrator, BV sees its role as bringing people together to solve problems and make projects happen. Clients representing a variety of segments, all over the world, look to BV to derisk and deploy new technologies and explore new ways of doing business that improve quality of life and expand economic activity — for decades to come. Both internally and externally, BV stru...2020-12-1733 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 14: Understanding Deregulated PowerOn this episode of RENEWables, Eli Sachs, of Freepoint Energy Solutions, explains the fundamentals of the deregulated market and the parties responsible for bringing electricity directly to the end user’s doorstep. For both residential and commercial/industrial, the deregulated market decouples the energy transmission from the distribution and the consumption — allowing companies like Freepoint to help customers with their ability to choose a power source. And with more customers looking toward renewable energy options, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and other solutions provide opportunities to achieve state-specific Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The nuances of this market are complicated and ever...2020-12-0323 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 13: The Future of the BioeconomyThis episode of RENEWables features tenured attorney and partner, Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend. With an impressive 45+ year career as an international project finance lawyer, Riedy focuses his practice in the renewable energy, chemical and infrastructure segments, helping clients structure highly-complex transactions — turning their projects into a reality. His in-depth regulatory knowledge guides a multitude of trade associations that champion the growth and extension of important governmental programs, which Riedy feels are critical to the future success of the bioeconomy.
Hear how government incentives will help drive the development of renewable energy projects and why they should be...2020-11-1937 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 12: Sustainable BrandsAs a leading international organization, Sustainable Brands partners with brands to drive corporate innovation while addressing systemic social and environmental challenges AND create market value. This approach to using ‘business for good’ requires a new way of thinking and one SB strives to help companies achieve. In this episode of RENEWables, Director of Business Development, David Hopkins, explains how SB’s corporate membership cultivates a global community of brand innovators and serves as a strong connection point between local, regional and world-wide communities.
Hopkins shares how SB has adapted its business model during the pandemic and leveraged the po...2020-11-1134 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 11: Evolving With Today's Energy MarketIn Episode 11 of RENEWables, Chuck Hurchalla, of Evolution Energy Partners, shares how the his lifetime of experience in the energy sector has culminated into his current role as CEO. As one of the Philadelphia’s fastest growing companies, Evolution’s focus on commodity risk management and engineering helps its clients reduce overall consumption and achieve long-term, permanent savings — a unique approach to managing the market.
With partners like BioStar, Evolution aims for continued growth and to remain on the cutting edge of the industry. Hurchalla explains that the renewables and ESG movement isn’t going away and is more...2020-11-0525 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 10: It's A Whole New Grid Out There!With increased focus on renewable energy, climate change and the Grid, there’s more data than ever to measure the market’s future. In this episode of RENEWables, hear how two strangers, an industry expert and a top data scientist, launched a new partnership to merge energy and tech.
CEO Sean Kelly explains how Amperon’s expertise in energy procurement helps retail energy providers, utilities, market operators and energy traders navigate the best fit for their profiles, with short- and long-term demand forecasting. Learn how its product, AmpRetail, combines real-time, smart-meter data with weather models to predict highly...2020-10-1533 min
RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 7: Sustainability and the Automotive IndustryIn this RENEWables episode, Bobby Sight shares how Ford continues to develop sustainable technologies to achieve their RE100 goals by 2023 and how Rob Sight Ford continues to evolve its dealership to ensure success in the automotive industry. Don’t miss this car-talk conversation between two friends! Listen in and subscribe!2020-09-2534 min
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RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 5: Sustainable Stories From WithinIn Episode 5 of RENEWables, we spotlight a BioStar employee who’s sustainability roots run deep, both personally and professionally. Entrepreneur Chrissy Coughlin has a tenured career building relationships from Washington DC to LA, with small to large companies alike — flying the green flag high and sharing the good-natured work organizations are striving to achieve. “Sustainability” means something different to many, but corporations are intentionally shifting the focus to prioritize specific goals from to top down. This is an interesting conversation you won’t want to miss!
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RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David SmartRENEWables Episode 2: The Purpose AdvantageIn Episode 2 of RENEWables, author Jeff Fromm unpacks what it means for brands to have Purpose Advantage and how by focusing on specific consumer benefits, brands can create distinguishing attributes and increased marketshare. Smart strategies = Meaningful action = Long-term, positive effects.
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