We are talking about the “G” in ESG in this episode with David Duffy, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Corporate Governance Institute. Learn why ESG is driving the focus of Boards today, and what their roles and responsibilities are for delivering the company's ESG strategy. Also learn how Non-Executive…
Mike Schade leads Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program, which challenges retailers to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals and develop comprehensive safer chemicals policies. Learn how Mind the Store’s influence convinced REI, one the nation’s largest outdoor apparel companies, to commit to stop selling PFAS containing consumer products…
LEED Zero, Decarbonization through Building Design, with Daniel Overbey of Browning Day. Learn about the for elements of LEED Zero. Better understand the requirements around LEED Zero Carbon and how measurement and monitoring is going “Next Level” and Performance is all that counts now. See how estimating carbon emissions from…
Today’s guests are Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey of Ettitude, a “Purpose Driven” fabric innovation and lifestyle brand making the world's softest, most sustainable materials with their patented and carbon neutral CleanBamboo® manufacturing process. Learn why Ettitude's CleanBamboo® products are safer for the environment, how all their decisions are focused…
Greenwashing; What is it and how to spot it, with Nikos Avlonas, CEO of the Center of Sustainability and Excellence (CSE). In this episode we discuss what are the affects of Greenwashing in the Industry, who is responsible for properly reporting on a company's ESG progress, what type of Reputational…
Finch, the Digital plug-in tool that provides Sustainability ratings on all your favorite products with CEO Lizzie Horvitz. Finch provides consumers with environmental and social impacts rating on products they want to buy. Learn how Finch got started, how to install their browser extension to obtain science-backed ratings, the environmental…
The Insecurity of Everything with Co-Author John Shegerian, CEO of ERI. Learn how hardware data security has become the biggest issue facing the world today. Also, we discuss the challenges with properly managing end of life electronics, including solar panels, and how ERI helps companies manage these discarded assets. We…
Loyalty Point Leadership with Patrick Nelson, Veteran and Safety Leadership Consultant. Learn how Patrick is leveraging his battle tested experience providing Safety Leadership strategies that have resulted in 57% reductions in the TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) for Fortune 500 Organizations. Hear how he makes safety personal and trains operational…
The Bag Lady: Saving the World One Bag at a Time, with Author and Business Coach Lisa Foster. We talk with Lisa about her new book Bag Lady: How I Started a Business for a Greener World and Changed the Way America Shops in this episode. We learn why she…
General Motors’ Road to Sustainability with Rae Howard and Breitner Marczewski, ESG Sustainability Leaders. GM is on a mission to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Design for the Environment, Advancing Transformative Technologies, Keep People Safe, Develop Talented and Diverse People, Uphold Human Rights, Supporting Supplier Responsibility, Building Inclusive Communities, and Ensuring Responsible…
Unity College, Educating the next generation of Sustainability Professionals with President Dr. Melik Khoury. Learn how Unity has become America’s Environmental College and the programs they offer through their education models and four campuses. We also discuss how Unity College became the first institution of higher education to divest their…
Sustainable Chemical-Free Soil Pest Control utilizing Lisi Global’s Direct Energy System (DES) for the Agricultural and Turf Industries. Co-Founders Jason Crisp and Jeffery McComb discuss the advancements of their DES technology to treat difficult pests without using harmful chemicals that remain in the environment. We discuss Lisi Global’s mission to…
In this segment we discuss the new SEC proposed legislation in the US and how it will impact the industry. We also how the financial institutions are driving the change. Finally to discuss how the new SEC reporting requirements will affect Scope 3 Supply chain decisions in the market.
In this segment we discuss the role of a Chief Sustainability Manager and the demand for Sustainability Professionals. We discuss how you can skill up become a Certified Sustainability Practitioner . We also touch on the latest trends in Sustainability Reporting and differences between countries. Finally we discuss the trends…
Learn about the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), the meaning of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and why its a big deal in the Industry. We also discuss the value and benefits of ESG Reporting for companies (both internal and external benefits) and the ESG Ratings for the company. Learn…
Sustainability Reporting and ESG Ratings with CEO and Founder of CSE Nikos Avlonas. Learn the importance and role of a Chief Sustainability Manager and the high demand for Sustainability Professionals. We also discuss the new SEC Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule and it affect it will have on businesses in the…
Introducing PFAS Exposure™, the First Self-Collection Blood Sampling Kits with Taryn McKnight of Eurofins. Learn how you can accurately obtain PFAS blood sampling results from the comfort of your home or place of work using their new sampling kit called PFAS Exposure™. Eurofins Environment Testing has devised a way to…
Learn how Pace Labs is an industry leader in PFAS analytical testing with Emerging Contaminants Program Manager Paul Jackson. We also discuss updates to the EPA’s recent Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program and how public drinking water utilities will now have to test for…
Clean Cape Fear Co-Founder Emily Donovan talks about their efforts to address PFAS contamination in their community. We touch on recent efforts to get the US EPA to require epidemiology sampling of impacted residents and what they are doing to mitigate the exposure of nearly 300,000 North Carolina residents affected…
Divirod deploying the most comprehensive, scalable water data network in the world with CEO and Founder Dr. Javier Marti. Learn how Divirod can be deployed to support communities needing to better evaluate their infrastructure needs, or how their data network can be used to monitor tidal water levels for maritime…
How in situ remediation technologies are transforming the industry with Regenesis CEO and President Scott Wilson. Learn how Regenesis’ PlumeStop® has been shown to be an effective in situ remediation technology to treat PFAS and other Forever Chemicals. We also discuss the research and testing involved to develop these in…
Breaking down the SDS with CEO and President of MSDS Writer Atanu Das. Learn why SDSs are important and how they support hazardous communication, worker safety, compliance reporting, and chemical management requirements. We breakdown each section and dive into the details to bring you a better understanding of the information…
Audrey Van Dyke of EHSE Management Solutions talks about how the ISO standards (14001, 45001, 50001) can help companies improve their quality, consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance by developing and implementing one or more of these management systems. #iso14001 #iso45001 #iso50001 #ems #leadership #safety #auditing #energy
Smart Futures for a Flourishing World, A Paradigm Shift for Achieving Global Sustainability with Author Dr. Claire Nelson. If you could change the trajectory of time, what would you do now to make our world more sustainable to protect the earth and humankind? Claire shares with us her vision of…