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.  In this episode,  Amanda Hsieh talks with Luke Oliver, Head of Climate Investments for KraneShares, a asset manager building innovative investment products that provide access to unique markets. In addition to curating the firm's climate, carbon, and impact strategies, Luke educates clients on asset class and client implementation strategies. He is a regular industry commentator on TV and in the press and is responsible for digestible climate research. Before joining KraneShares, Luke built and ran theUS XTrackers ETF business at DWS (formerly Deutsche Asset Management), where he pioneered currency hedging, onshore China, and ESG strategies – among the first to recognize the importance of value-aligned portfolios. This diverse experience has allowed Luke to identify the most powerful emerging trends in the investment landscape.  "Pricing carbon emissions and decarbonizing the global economy is the greatest challenge and opportunity we will ever be presented with. I have no doubt this will be our mission for the next 20 years, and it must not fail." Luke is passionate about educating investors on these new market ESG-related investments. He speaks in a way that is clear to investors at all levels, from novice to experienced, providing clarified definitions for terms that may not be fully understood. Listen as Amanda and Luke discuss KraneShares’ three pillars of climate investing, the impact of government-regulated programs, and the different considerations for voluntary and compliance markets. Also, addressing the recent trend towards ESG backlash, they remind us that this is not about being 'woke' but anchored in a structurally bullish investment thesis that offers asset diversification. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, YouTube, and social media so that you're notified of new episodes.  Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resource Links Luke's  article on investing in the carbon markets - The Biggest Short: Carbon Markets & the Energy Transition Luke's Blog – Climate Market Now

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 welcomes back Bill Davis, founder of Stance Capital, which was established in 2016 to bring to market investment portfolios that mitigate material environmental, social, and governance risks and generate excess returns while at the same time allowing investors to align their portfolios with their belief systems. Bill has a BA from Connecticut College and has taught or been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, Harvard College & Harvard Business School, MIT & MIT Sloan, and Vanderbilt University. Bill also serves on the boards of Ceres and the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation. Listen as she and Bill discuss the current controversies and debates related to ESG and the need for practitioners and investors to regroup and revisit the scope and purpose of this work. Bill and Kaitlyn think of ESG as an agnostic risk screening of material issues, a different concept than values-based investing, in which investors seek to align investments with their personal values. This distinction is critical to defusing the poorly informed bluster about ESG, in which critics have incorrectly conflated the concept of ESG screening with values-based investing. Check out  our previous episode (#54), How ESG Investment Products Are Built, also featuring Bill! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/esg-decoded/id1553348139?i=1000555720018 Additional resource boosts include: Stance’s Investment Performance Summary: https://www.stancecap.com/performance Stance Equity ESG Large Cap Core ETF (stancefunds.com): http://stancefunds.com/ ESG ETFs, Sustainable Investments | Stance Capital: https://www.stancecap.com/ Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platform, YouTube, and social media so that you’re notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in!

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 Jennifer Stojkovic, a General Partner at Joyful Ventures, an early-stage VC fund focused on sustainable protein. She is also the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a platform of over 50,000 women professionals in the future of food. In 2022, Jennifer published her debut award-winning book, The Future of Food Is Female: Reinventing the Food System to Save the Planet. Before her career in food technology, Jennifer built her career in Silicon Valley and worked with the world’s largest tech companies, including Google, Meta, and Microsoft. The global population continues to increase exponentially. It’s predicted that we will reach 8 billion humans this year. The United Nation’s (UN) projections suggest that the world’s population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. Eliminating food insecurity and ensuring that everyone has consistent access to nutritious meals is sustainable development  priority that intersects with environmental issues (climate, pollution, water, land use, water), ethical concerns (animal welfare, worker safety), and economic development. Listen as Amanda and Jennifer discuss the need for food innovation, including plant-based diets and cultivated meats to meet the demand to feed our world’s population. Jennifer also shares how this industry has a unique opportunity to have a great representation of leaders who are women and people of color, even though they face significant funding challenges. This episode shares exciting perspectives related to the future of food and the related DEI wins that can be garnered from an industry that has the potential to be led by women and minority business owners. And you do not have to be vegan to benefit!  The 2023 Vegan Women Summit® (VWS) will be held May 18 -20, 2023, in New York City and will include topics regarding funding gaps for women and BIPOC, how to diversify venture capital, and exciting trends in the future of food. ESG Decoded listeners will receive 15% off Vegan Women Summit registration with DISCOUNT CODE: ESGDECODED. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of new episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode!    Episode Resource Links The Future of Food Is Female: Reinventing the Food System to Save the Planet: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Food-Female-Reinventing-System/dp/B09WQBJQ74 Highlights from 2022 Industry Report: The State of Women in the Future of Food. https://www.veganwomensummit.com/2022-founder-report

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications. As strategic consultants, they’ve earned a reputation for delivering strategic, creative solutions with hands-on project management that ensures projects deliver on-time and within budget. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Mike Smith, CEO and Co-founder of Aclymate, a Denver-based climate-tech startup providing a carbon accounting and offsetting platform to help small and medium businesses manage and report their impact on the climate. Previously, Mike founded RenewWest, where he developed the largest carbon reforestation project in U.S. history, the two million tree Collins-Modoc (Moe-Dock) Project. He is a former U.S. Navy FA-18 pilot with 354 carrier-arrested landings across three deployments, ultimately attaining the rank of Commander. In this week's episode, host @Kaitlyn Allen welcomes @Mike Smith, CEO and Co-founder of @Aclymate. Listen as Kaitlyn and Mike discuss the complex relationship that small to medium-sized companies have with setting climate or ESG goals. They also dive into adequately capturing impact since many existing carbon accounting systems are designed for larger companies. Mike explains how Aclymate addresses the gap in the market. He also reminds us that we don't need to know everything related to climate change to get started, and we should avoid making things more complicated than they need to be. Mike is a Veteran (we thank him for his service) – his experience drives his perspectives on national security impacts related to climate change.  Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of new episodes! Remember to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! - Episode Resource Links Mike’s LinkedIn Newsletter “The Mike Drop”: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-mike-drop-7046926900216164352 Aclymate Account Creation (30-day free trial): https://dashboard.aclymate.com Aclymate 30-second emissions calculator: https://aclymate.com/carbon-footprint Offset Marketplace: https://aclymate.com/offsets Big Pivot Website: www.bigpivot.net Big Pivot LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcharron⁠

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm with solutions ranging from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications. As strategic consultants, they’ve earned a reputation for delivering strategic, creative solutions with hands-on project management that ensures projects deliver on-time and within budget. In this episode, ⁠Amanda Hsieh⁠ talks with ⁠Rickard Nilsson⁠, Head of Stewardship Success at⁠ Esgaia⁠, which offers ESG engagement tracking software for investors. With years of experience in responsible investing and investment stewardship, Rickard heads up Esgaia's GTM strategy, thought leadership, and positioning. He works closely with investors globally and is an active voice in the industry on topics such as active ownership, the investment value chain, regulatory developments, and the role of technology. In ESG Decoded fashion, Amanda guides an ‘Impact Investing 101’ conversation that can benefit institutional and individual investors. Listen as she and Rickard discuss investment stewardship as a part of impact investing strategies. They also provide historical context for responsible investing in different regions. Amanda tees up the topic of Theories of Impact and tools to measure the effectiveness of investing strategies. Both remind us that information is power. Perspectives related to responsible investing are shifting. We need to eliminate the noise and get clear about the opportunities and the path forward for these investments. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our video podcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode!  - Episode Resource Links Responsible Stewardship: Quality, Not Quantity: https://www.esginvestor.net/responsib... Website: https://www.esgaia.com/ Rickard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickard-nilsson-a3980677/Website: https://www.esgaia.com/ Big Pivot Website: www.bigpivot.net Big Pivot LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcharron

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm partnering with some of the most experienced sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communications strategists. We collaborate with clients to tell their “story” through smart, engaging solutions in a timely, cost-effective, and service-oriented approach.  Their solutions range from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications — annual reports, investor presentations, enhanced proxy materials, and other solutions delivered across various platforms. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Josh Hile, Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen Mint, founded and built on accessibility and impact by researching investments for both financial return and positive impact. Previously, Josh was the Director of Investment Strategy & Research at Laird Norton Wealth Management, a $16 billion registered investment advisor (RIA) headquartered in Seattle, WA. Before this, Josh worked at Russell Investments, performing due diligence on fund managers for Russell’s mutual fund and consulting divisions (Russell advised on $2.2 trillion). Josh has a B.A. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. In addition, he is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Our loyal ESG Decoded listeners know that Kaitlyn is a massive proponent of impact investing and democratizing access to this related funding. Listen as they take a deep dive into the services Citizen Mint provides investors and beneficiaries and their process to establish metrics. Citizen Mint balances earning positive investor returns and channeling capital to projects addressing some of the more dire needs of our global society, including renewable energy, affordable housing, healthcare, and financial inclusion, to name a few. It is time to shift the way that impact investing is sometimes perceived. Investors can make money while doing good.  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!    - Episode Resource Links Josh Hile’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-hile-cfa-cpa-56323213/ Citizen Mint website: https://citizenmint.com/ Main Website: https://www.citizenmint.com White Papers & Blogs: https://www.citizenmint.com/resources/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizenmint/ Big Pivot Website: ⁠www.bigpivot.net⁠ Big Pivot LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcharron

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights gender diversity efforts and advancing gender equality beyond the supply chain. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women's History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women.  In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with David Latten, Head of Indirect Procurement at Logitech . David's career spans over a decade across management roles in finance and procurement. In addition to more traditional procurement priorities of cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management, David's primary priority as a procurement leader today is to ensure Logitech and the wider corporate sector can deliver real progress toward equality via their supplier spending—a core value for Logitech and a personal passion for David The topic of gender equality is a universal issue that many organizations across the globe are aiming to acheive. Listen as Amanda and David discuss Gender Fair Procurement based on the UN's Women's Empowerment Principles. David discusses new ways of thinking about gender equality and its interface with supply chain work. Logitech’s focus in this area positively impacts their supply chain and their relationships with customers, employees, and recruits. The framework is credible, simple, and scalable to achieve the intended outcomes. Amanda and David remind us that any employee in an organization can contribute to making an impact. . No matter your role or job title,this episode will challenge you to consider a contribution you can make towards advancing gender equality or cause in your sphere of influence. The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement - https://genderfairprocurement.com Gender Fair - genderfair.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!   

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kaidi Johnson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space.  ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is integral to our culture. Encouraging all employees to use their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas to help advance business outcomes and foster a culture where everyone feels their viewpoint is valued. We #EmbraceEquity for women and endeavor to provide a platform to share best practices on how we can all contribute to gender equity. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Kaidi Johnson, Vice President, Legal and ESG for Motorola Solutions, Inc. With more than 20 years of experience bringing layered business expertise to global organizations in highly regulated industries such as Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, and Aerospace & Defense, Kaidi has demonstrated success as a business advisor to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors. She leads a team of executives chartered to develop and monitor programs and initiatives to drive Motorola’s societal handprint, achieve ESG-related goals, and report on the organization’s impact on the global communities it serves. Kaidi regularly reports to the Board and engages with key investors on ESG-related matters.  Listen as Kaitlyn and Kaidi discuss the continued need to educate on the difference between ESG and social responsibility. From her perspective as a business lawyer and valued counsel to corporate leaders, Kaidi shares expert insights on ESG reporting and disclosure with actionable takeaways for our listeners. She also talks about her career journey in the ESG space and the need for more diverse representation. This episode is full of practical takeaways for business leaders. 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!  

Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights three leading woman driving transformation in the board room. ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. This podcast celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. ClimeCo, which powers this podcast, believes that supporting Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day aligns with its core values, particularly that of Stewardship. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is integral to our culture. Encouraging all employees to use their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas to help advance business outcomes and foster a culture where everyone feels their viewpoint is valued. We #EmbraceEquity for women and endeavor to provide a platform to share best practices on how we can all contribute to gender equity. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh moderates an inspiring conversation with three accomplished female board members; Kay McCall, Chair of the Board of The Flexitallic Group & Renewable Energy Alliance plus Independent Director of EDP Renewables, Mary Ricciardello, Independent Director of Eagle Materials & ProPetro Services, and Alejandra (Ale) Veltmann, Independent Director of California Resources Corporation. Listen as they foster the shift in gender representation  in the board room and share their career stories. They advise women on how to pursue board work and understand the potential role of a 'pioneer' as boards continue to diversify.. If you are interested in serving on a board r, we hope these conversations propel you into action. Boards need diversity of thought – they need you! 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. Annually observed in March, Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by women. This episode highlights Kim Nelson, a leading woman driving transformation in the ESG space. In this episode, Yvonne N. Harris talks with Kim Nelson, Chief Operating Officer for True Elements, a company advancing a new era of water intelligence. Kim spent much of her career focused on local, state, and federal government issues. She worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in staff, management, and executive roles. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed her to an executive-level position at US EPA, where Kim served as Assistant Administrator for over four years. She has recently focused on government solutions - working closely with Microsoft partners and building cloud-based solutions. Listen as Yvonne and Kim discuss the expertise that True Elements harnesses to create state-of-the-art water solutions, including what they call “the world’s first water quality forecasting platform,” AI=driven. They also talk about how True Elements helps companies with their ESG strategies. As an inspiration to students and other professionals, Kim also shares insights into her diverse career journey and provides advice to women who desire to make strides in what can be a male-dominated industry. In honor of Women’s History Month, Kim pays tribute to the woman who made the most significant impact on her life. 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!