ESG Decoded Podcast

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. The 'S' in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations --including employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Nguyen "Tom" Griggs, MBA, Ed.D., and Founder of Lead Connect Grow LLC. Tom is an instructor in Verbal Judo and has certificates in Advanced Negotiations and Conflict Resolution from Notre Dame's Mendoza School of Business. He is a Les Brown Platinum Speaker and a contributing author to Les Brown's bestselling book, Fight For Your Dreams. Tom is also a John Maxwell certified Success Coach member of Maxwell's prestigious Founders Circle. Growing up in a Vietnamese and African American multicultural home and rough neighborhoods was challenging. Traditional martial arts became a way of life for Tom as he learned the importance of individualism and teamwork. Tom, now known as "Sensei Tom," holds black belts in Japanese Jujitsu and karate. He teaches verbal and nonverbal communication skills to improve teamwork, morale, performance, and serenity. Amanda and Tom met at an Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) Sustainability Conference. (The power of networking is real!) Listen as they highlight important leadership tenants and discuss Black Belt Leadership, a fusion of leadership and martial arts. Amanda also reminds us of effective leadership's importance in retaining talent and engaging the workforce. This is an excellent episode for the year's first month, as many individuals resolve to become more impactful leaders. Consider sharing this episode with those in your extended network, including younger professionals and students. Learning to hone in on your unique, authentic leadership style is an asset at any age. Learn more about Tom's work here: NTG - Building Black Belt Teams (ntgriggs.com). Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode!

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Shari Littan, Director of Corporate Reporting Research & Thought-Leadership at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Shari is an expert and innovator on mainstream accounting and corporate reporting, securities and corporate law, and business sustainability. In her position at IMA, Shari drives the organization's thought leadership efforts on behalf of IMA's 140,000 members on sustainable business with an emphasis on the role of the CFO and finance function, as well as the connection to intangible assets, performance, and long-term value. Before IMA, Shari worked as a full-time editor and author with Thomson Reuters, reporting on US GAAP and contributing to sustainability publications. Shari is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an experienced lawyer in financial and corporate litigation. IMA's ESG-related focus is referred to as sustainable business management. Listen as Yvonne and Shari discuss how to make accounting reporting tools applicable to sustainability as they provide information based on limited resources and are not solely focused on profit and loss measurement. Shari takes a closer look at the company's role (not the investor) in the ESG paradigm as perspectives are shifting beyond only considering profits. They also explore the risks of an organization ignoring ESG and the continued need for more expert reporting standards. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links IMA Sustainable Business Management: https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/sustainable-business-management?ssopc=1 IMA Statement of Position on Sustainable Business Information & Management: https://www.imanet.org/-/media/9354121b3db4442ea24abf805c167177.ashx?la=en IMA Briefing: How Technology Can Revolutionize ESG Reporting: https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/news-and-media-relations/ima-briefing/ima-briefing-list/2021/5/26/ima-briefing-how-technology-can-revolutionize-esg-reporting?ssopc=1 IMA Climate Risk & Readiness in Business Report: https://www.imanet.org/insights-and-trends/the-future-of-management-accounting/climate-risk-and-strategies-finance-function-readiness-to-meet-accelerating-demands?ssopc=1

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Jim Massey, Chief Sustainability Officer for Zai Lab. Jim is a leader who is unafraid to take action and do the right thing—a critical requirement in today’s environment for a business executive leading during a global health pandemic, climate crisis, and racial inequalities. Before joining Zai Lab, Jim’s governance and transparency expertise transformed AstraZeneca’s sustainability program, driving an entrepreneurial culture with the agility to meet business demands and stakeholder expectations. His work led to the company’s recognition as one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies for three years during his tenure. Jim’s impact was evident across the ESG spectrum as he: delivered and launched Ambition Zero (the most progressive $1B environmental program in the industry,) established a patron sponsorship for UN SDG 3 Health & Well-being, and launched a groundbreaking one-page Code of Ethics. When ESG outcomes fall short of expectations, is trust the missing factor? Listen as Kaitlyn and Jim discuss the importance of trust in work in the ESG space. The Trust Model, coined by Jim, was established on the simple framework of: can, do, and care. ESG leaders will relate to the information shared in this episode, as many are pioneers of this work in their organization. They have to trust their capabilities to make sound decisions impacting multiple stakeholders. No room for the Imposter Syndrome here! Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links Zai Lab’s 2022 ESG Trust Report: https://www.zailaboratory.com/sustainability/ Jim Massey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmassey/ Zai Lab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zai-lab/ Twitter: @ZaiLab_Global https://twitter.com/zailab_global

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Hosts Kaitlyn and Amanda reunite for the first time since their inaugural "What is ESG?" episode from 2021, discussing the exciting developments for the ESG Decoded Podcast in 2022. Kaitlyn Allen, Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy, dedicates her time to leading the ClimeCo Sales Team and crafting bespoke sustainability, ESG, and decarbonization solutions for private sector clients. Amanda Hsieh, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, leads the development and implementation of ClimeCo's digitalization and automation strategies - creating value for clients, partners, and internal changemakers. Listen as Kaitlyn and Amanda share growth and performance statistics of the ESG Decoded Podcast, including Spotify's infamous 2022 Wrapped overview and Anchor's top-performing episodes. Reflecting on 2022, they're reminded of the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." The growth and impact of this podcast are  due to the support of our guests, listeners, sponsors and  the internal Podcast Team, all for which we are eternally thankful. As we prep for 2023, we welcome suggestions for topics and guests that align with the continued desire to inform and problem-solve in the ESG space. What's in store for 2023? Tune in for a sneak peek! Free time in the coming weeks? We invite you to revisit a podcast that you've enjoyed and catch up on episodes that you may have missed. If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode, and we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2023!

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations. This includes employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dr. Aarti Shyamsunder, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for YSC Consulting, where she is responsible for creating distinctive, research-based and impactful client solutions and thought leadership in the DEI space. Prior to YSC, Aarti ran her own research and consulting practice, “Psymantics Consulting”. Her work with clients from around the world focused on applying evidence-based solutions to organizational talent management issues such as leadership assessment and development and DEI. Before that, Aarti worked at a global non-profit organization where she conducted and disseminated research related to women’s advancement in the workplace and helped organizations in India become more inclusive. Aarti is also the co-founder of Metamorphosis, a DEI consulting collaborative, a founder-advisor for Cymorg – a platform for virtual gamified leadership simulations and is the founder and President of “COSI” (the Community of Organizational Sciences in India). With over 70 invited talks (APEC forum, SIOP) and publications (book chapter “Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives, Workplaces and Societies, Journal of Business and Psychology, and HuffingtonPost) to her credit, Aarti focuses on evidence-based practices in her consulting, research, writing, speaking and teaching. Aarti obtained her Masters and PhD in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Akron (Ohio, USA) and a BA in psychology from St. Xavier’s College (Mumbai, India). Creating an inclusive culture is the direct result of individuals living the tenants of inclusive leadership. Listen as Amanda and Aarti discuss the role of leadership in shaping organizational culture built on the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Aarti describes the general evolution of DEI from a compliance focus, to establishing a diverse workforce, to the current emphasis on inclusion and belonging and their roles in the overall employee experience. She also shares the ‘3 Cs’ of YSC’s formula for an inclusive culture: curiosity, courage, and connection. Lastly as it relates to equity, Aarti advises organizations to define what it means for them, with less emphasis on desired outcomes and more focus on correcting historical disparities experienced by diverse groups of people. The information shared in this episode will be helpful to DEI and business leaders who are starting these efforts within their organization, or seeking ways to continue to advance their work in this space. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode!   Episodes Resource Links How leaders can signal inclusivity through their actions: http://www.aspeninstitue.org/blog-posts/how-leaders-can-signal-inclusivity-though-actions/ Embedding DEI into daily leadership actions (ysc.com): https://www.ysc.com/news/embedding-dei Aarti Shyamsunder LinkedIn: http//www.linkedin.com/in/aartishyamsunder/

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Piper Wilder, Founder & CEO of 60Hertz Energy, a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for microgrids. From villages to remote industrial sites like mines, telecom, or fleets of backup power units, this software enables assets and those who maintain them to reach their full potential. Piper is a Humboldt Fellow and the former Vice President of Amatis Controls. She is committed to creating meaningful work and enabling a transition to renewable energy while economizing necessary diesel use. Piper holds multiple awards for her entrepreneurship and social impact initiatives. Listen as Amanda and Piper discuss how microgrids are a resiliency tool and are used to bring power to hard-to-reach communities. Maintenance of these assets is true sustainability - shifting the focus from replacement to repair and creating maintenance jobs in underserved communities. (What a significant tie to the 'E' & 'S' in ESG!) Additionally, Piper explains how 60Hertz deploys a human-centered approach to designing better products by engaging the end users in the process. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links 60Hertz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/60hertz-energy 60Hertz Website: www.60hertzenergy.com Hail the Maintainers / Favorite Article: https://aeon.co/essays/innovation-is-overvalued-maintenance-often-matters-more

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen interviews Mark T Behrman, President and CEO of LSB Industries, Inc., and Bill Flederbach, President and CEO of ClimeCo. Mark joined LSB Industries in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and was subsequently appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. He has over 35 years of executive management, operational, financial, and investment banking experience. In addition, Mark serves as Chairman of the Board of PHX Minerals, Inc. and The Fertilizer Institute. Bill is the founder and CEO of ClimeCo, where he and his team have pioneered the creation of scaleable greenhouse gas reduction efforts since 2009. Bill is passionate about new practices and technologies that utilize markets to make tangible environmental and societal impacts. Listen as Kaitlyn, Mark, and Bill reflect on the long-standing relationship between LSB and ClimeCo, how carbon credits are generated, and opportunities in industrial decarbonization. LSB was one of ClimeCo’s first clients and its very first N2O abatement client. (Nitrous oxide, or N2O, is a potent greenhouse gas). This conversation covers how GHG reductions can be converted into environmental credits, which can positively impact the environment and communities. The three explain why the energy transition to a low-carbon future is not just a fad, how companies are working to understand how to monetize the related benefits, and its impact on business models. In signature ESG Decoded fashion, we want to bring clarity to the complex. Listeners will gain insight into the 45Q Tax Credit, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the significance of “green,” “gray,” and “blue” ammonia, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels.  Enjoy this episode! - Episode Resource Links LSB Industries Website: http://lsbindustries.com/ LSB Industries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lsb-industries-inc./ Mark Berhman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-behrman-8977a318/ Bill Flederbach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-flederbach-bb5a143/

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Andy Gere, President and Chief Operating Officer for San Jose Water. Andy has over 30 years of experience in public water supply, water treatment, water quality, public health, operations, distribution system repair, and underground construction, serving over one million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area. Andy earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Connecticut. A part-time job during college inspired his career in water and led to his deeply rooted desire to make a lasting contribution to society. Listen as Amanda and Andy discuss the evolving technologies involved in delivering clean drinking water when we turn on the tap. Water, energy, and climate change are inextricably linked, and Andy helps to connect the dots.. Improvements in pumping efficiency, leak detection, and smart meters that empower conservation decisions before receiving the bill save water, energy and carbon emissions.. With recent global droughts and shifting weather patterns, people seem to be more ‘water aware’ including the quality of the water supply. Andy explains the current state of regulations and management of PFAS, a ubiquitous family of chemical that has been in headlines recently  This episode will challenge all of us to rethink our roles as it relates to the water supply. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gere-804a233/ Website: https://www.sjwater.com/

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Daryl Collins, CEO and Founder of Decodis. Decodis is a social research firm that creates tech-led, customized data capture and analysis to elevate the voices of vulnerable populations. Dr. Collins has built a broad portfolio of work with financial service providers, foundations, bilateral donors, and governments in the past two decades. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of the financial lives of individuals through the execution of Financial Diaries studies in over ten countries. She is the author of the acclaimed Portfolios of the Poor and a pioneer working at the intersection of finance and human vulnerability. Dr. Collins spent the last decade as Managing Director and CEO of BFA Global, a niche financial inclusion consulting practice. She holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in economics from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from New York University. Listen as Amanda and Dr. Collins focus on the ‘S’ in ESG as they discuss the importance of quantifying the real impact of CSR and social investment programs  by impact investors and CSR leaders. For context, the name Decodis stems from the concept of ‘decoding discourse,’ which has a natural alignment with the name of this podcast! Dr. Collins describes the effect of tech-led listening as a way to better confirm our theories of change and optimize programs. She explains how we can move beyond tracking dollars and in-kind donations to understanding social programs' actual  benefits. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Decodis Wesbite: www.decodis.com Portfolios of the Poor: https://www.amazon.com/Portfolios-Poor-How-Worlds-Live/dp/0691148198/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O2U70TQ723WT&keywords=portfolios+of+the+poor&qid=1580151898&sprefix=portfolios+of+%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1 Daryl’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-collins-85363618/

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen is joined by Susan Maslow and Patrick Miller. Sue is a  Co-Founder and Partner of Antheil. Maslow & MacMinn LLP. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Working Group to Draft Human Rights Protections in International Supply Contracts, American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section, and as Chair of the ABA Business Law Section’s Corporate Social Responsibility Law Committee.  Sue concentrates her practice primarily on general corporate transactional work and finance documentation, including stock and asset acquisitions, mergers, distributorships, software services, development and licensing arrangements, and business separations. Patrick is the Founding Attorney of Impact Advocates, a law firm focusing on international commercial dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation, and litigation. He assists companies in implementing responsible supply chain frameworks – recently working with an ABA Business Law Section Working Group, which developed a comprehensive set of contractual provisions to address potential human rights violations in international supply chains. Listen as Kaitlyn, Sue, and Patrick discuss the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Model Contract Clauses (MCCs) for the Human Rights Project, which provides practical tools to help buyers and suppliers protect the human rights of workers in supply chains. We hope everyone who listens to the episode is inspired to do their part (as a business owner or consumer) to eradicate this form of modern-day slavery. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links American Bar Association (ABA) Contractual Clauses Project - ensuring human rights due diligence in business contracting:https://www.americanbar.org/groups/human_rights/business-human-rights-initiative/contractual-clauses-project/  Susan Maslow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suemaslow/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheil-maslow-&-macminn-llp/   Twitter: @AMMLawLLP: https://twitter.com/AMMLawLLP  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ammlaw   Patrick Miller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-miller-ab933520/  Impact Advocates APC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-advocates-law/ - Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form.