ESG Decoded Podcast

Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, and Anna Stablum, ClimeCo's Business Development Director, to explore the intricacies of how CORSIA interacts with the Paris Agreement's Article 6, the challenges of avoiding double counting and double claiming in carbon credits, and the broader implications for international aviation emissions.  How is CORSIA shaping the future of aviation sustainability? Tune in to find out!Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) aims to cap international aviation emissions at 85% of 2019 levels. The program requires airlines to offset emissions that cannot be reduced through technology, operational improvements, or sustainable aviation fuels, helping limit aviation-related emissions through 2035. Episode Resources:  CORSIA eligible emission units and an airline’s offsetting obligations: https://www.hfw.com/insights/corsia-eligible-emission-units-and-an-airlines-offsetting-obligations/  CORSIA compliance – the unequal choices that airlines face in the first phase: https://www.hfw.com/insights/corsia-compliance-the-unequal-choices-that-airlines-face-in-the-first-phase/ An introduction to CORSIA eligible fuels: what are they and why are they relevant for CORSIA?: https://www.hfw.com/insights/an-introduction-to-corsia-eligible-fuels-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-relevant-for-corsia/ Listen to our previous episode on CORSIA “Article 6 at COP28: EU & Paris Agreement Controversies”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57FYLpK5iG9mQlMQnzcO6h?si=Ig6XA0IcRsudgr4hcCv_Cg - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

Join host Amanda Hsieh for a special crossover episode of ESG Decoded and Energy Crossroads.  In this conversation Marina Badoian-Kriticos of Houston Advanced Research Center and Emma Cox of ClimeCo break down key elements of a Just Transition and highlight public projects and corporate strategies that incorporate these elements.  The role of federal initiatives like Justice40 in driving equitable climate investments How community engagement and transparency are vital for inclusive energy transitions Measurement frameworks for tracking progress towards a Just Transition Federally funded  projects in Texas that are leading the way in integrating equity into clean energy initiatives Are you interested in insights about advancing social equity and environmental goals in the energy sector?  Don’t miss out on this special episode! Episode Resources:  HARC Website: https://harcresearch.org/  Energy Crossroads Podcast: https://harcresearch.org/news/energy-crossroads-a-harc-podcast-series/ EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool: https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#3/33.47/-97.5 Just Transition Score: Just Transition Score (socialprogress.org) - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

The Indiana Climate Action Plan, developed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), is a strategic initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.  Join host Erika Schiller and Jessica Murray, Environmental Manager & Project Manager at IDEM, to discuss Indiana’s strategic approach to addressing greenhouse gas emissions, the challenges of engaging diverse communities under tight deadlines, and delivering tangible co-benefits like improved air quality, public health, and job creation. ClimeCo is proud to be a trusted partner to help deliver this Priority Climate Action Plan for Indiana.  Tune in to learn more about Indiana's first Climate Action Plan!  Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resources: Indiana Priority Climate Action Plan: https://www.in.gov/idem/airquality/files/cprg_20240301_final_pcap.pdf IDEM’s Air Quality - Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program: https://www.in.gov/idem/airquality/climate-pollution-reduction-grant-cprg-program/  - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

Join host Amanda Hsieh as she welcomes  Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard.  Together, they explore how Mastercard connects societal well-being with business success, focusing on financial inclusion, small business support, and  data science for social impact. Shamina also talks about Mastercard's commitment to sustainability and climate action, highlighting efforts to bridge data inequalities and foster economic resilience in a digital world. Tune in to learn how Mastercard is leveraging its resources to accelerate financial inclusion and advance sustainable development goals globally. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resources: Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Website: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/ Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth LinkedIn: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/  Global Inclusive Growth Summit: https://globalinclusivegrowthsummit.com/summit/2024/agenda/morning-plenary/morning-welcome-to-global-inclusive-growth-summit/ Mastercard Strive Website: https://strivecommunity.org/ Climate Smart Innovation Hub: https://www.csih-cifar.org/  - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

Join host Amanda Hsieh and Amanda Mast, ClimeCo's Senior Manager of Climate Advisory as they welcome Kate Rodger and Jon Liddell of Mitiga Solutions. In this episode, they explore various climate-related risks and the business case for quantitative risk analysis. - Financial and regulatory drivers for climate risk assessment   - Different types of climate risks - The importance of scenario analysis and science-backed, quantitative analysis - How asset-intensive businesses can leverage data to enhance their resilience This discussion offers valuable insights into understanding and addressing climate-related challenges in the business world. Are you interested in integrating climate risk management into your business strategies? Tune in!  Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links: Mitiga Solutions: https://www.mitigasolutions.com/about-us  Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TDFD): https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/  IFRS - International Sustainability Standard Board: https://www.ifrs.org/groups/international-sustainability-standards-board/  The Interplay of Double Materiality and CSRD: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/the-interplay-of-double-materiality-and-csrd/  - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Shaun Miller, Envita Solutions’ Senior Director of Operations & Sustainability, and Amanda Mast, ClimeCo’s Senior Manager of Climate Advisory. Together, they discuss how Envita Solutions (formerly Heritage Interactive Services), a leader in sustainability and total waste management, has undergone significant rebranding and strategic changes over the past two years to adapt to the evolving sustainability landscape and better serve its clients. Amanda also shares ClimeCo's services for Envita, specifically a materiality assessment and its impact on their business. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Kuhl, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠⁠  YouTube Music: ⁠⁠https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded ⁠⁠ About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: ⁠⁠https://climeco.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ClimeCo⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@climeco-llc

Join host Amanda Hsieh and Caroline Kelleher, Senior Associate of Sustainability, Policy & Advisory, to discuss the concept of "greenhushing." You may have heard of greenwashing, but there's a newer term you need to know. Greenhushing is when companies actually take significant actions to help the environment, but then under-communicate or downplay those efforts. They stay quiet about the positive things they're doing.  How does this hurt the overall fight against climate change? Be sure to stay engaged until the end, as hosts Amanda Hsieh and Erika Schiller announce Kaitlyn Allen's career transition to focus on her sustainable fashion start-up, MendIt. MendIt tackles textile waste with an easy to use app that connects users with professionals specializing in mending and repairing clothing. The ESG Decoded team and listeners will miss Kaitlyn dearly. We look forward to following her continued success and contributions to sustainability through MendIt. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links:  ClimeCo’s latest blog: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/greenhushing-when-companies-stay-silent-on-sustainability/

Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes David Chen and Emily Romano, Senior Managers of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) at ClimeCo,  to discuss the crucial role of blue carbon in combating climate change.  In this episode, you will learn how blue carbon habitats (mangroves, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass meadows) stabilize coastlines, prevent erosion, and support local economies through food sources and eco-tourism. Also explained is  how these ecosystems are significantly more effective than forests in mitigating climate change. How does ClimeCo support mangrove reforestation in Indonesia and the Philippines? Listen here to find out!  Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links:  Learn About ClimeCo’s Mangrove Reforestation Efforts: https://www.climeco.com/newsroom/climeco-partners-with-yakopi-and-pur-projet-for-mangrove-reforestation-project-in-indonesia-bolstering-the-ecology-and-economy-of-the-region/

In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Wolfgang Brückner, Managing Director of First Climate, a company headquartered in Germany and Switzerland, dedicated to helping European businesses achieve their climate targets and meet compliance obligations. Listen as they explore the European Union's Carbon Removal Certification Framework and its connection with the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This framework is an exciting development that offers definitions and guidance for companies that aim to achieve net-zero. Wolfgang also clarifies how carbon removal initiatives can make a unique impact in the EU, especially given the region’s current economic downturn and the layers of bureaucracy.  Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links:  European Union Carbon Removal Framework: https://go.climeco.com/EU-Carbon-Removals  Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS): https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets_en   Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en  

May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the 33 million small businesses in the U.S. that collectively employ over 61 million people. In honor of this month, host Amanda Hsieh welcomes Anna O'Brien, ClimeCo's Small Business Program Manager. This episode highlights the sustainability challenges and opportunities small businesses face. Amanda and Anna discuss the  motivations for  small businesses to implement sustainable practices and provide actionable advice for small business owners who want to make a positive impact. Additionally, the episode highlights ClimeCo's EcoCommitted Partner Program, which provides cost-effective sustainability strategies for small to midsize businesses, helping them minimize their environmental footprint and showcase their leadership in sustainability. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media so that you're notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links:  Learn About ClimeCo's EcoCommitted Partner Program: https://shop.climeco.com/offset/ecocommitted-partner-program/