ESG Decoded Podcast

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!

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 February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Courtney Taylor, who drives transformation in the ESG space. 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, Yvonne Harris talks with Courtney Taylor, Senior Vice President of Community Development for Veritex Community Bank. Courtney develops relationships on behalf of the bank to achieve continuous improvement to the ongoing success of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program, evaluates community development needs, and administers the bank’s volunteer program. Courtney is a Community Relations Powerhouse and Philanthropic Leader serving on several volunteer boards. She holds a degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio, and Texas Woman’s University. Listen as Yvonne and Courtney discuss what Veritex considers when developing its community outreach strategic plan, why investing in financial literacy is essential, and how the Women In Business Program uniquely supports women business owners. 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. Resource Links Veritex Website Veritex ESG Report: https://veritexbank.com/ Veritex ESG Report: https://veritexbank.com/about-us/community/environmental-social-and-governance-esg/

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 February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Monique Cunningham, who drives transformation in the ESG space. To excel in today’s competitive business environment, a successful ESG Leader needs a balance of compliance, sustainability, and project management skills backed by robust policy design expertise. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dr. Monique Cunningham, who has over 15 years of experience leading strategic ESG projects for high-profile organizations, including St. Thomas University, the City of Tallahassee, and the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. (OICA). Professional experience across the E, S, and G of ESG is rare, but Dr. Cunningham has it! In addition to her vast experience as a risk management and compliance professional, she holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern, an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Barry University. Listen as Kaitlyn and Monique remind us that the ‘G’ in ESG is foundational; you cannot have the ‘E’ and the ‘S’ without Governance. The oversight and implementation of any ESG program or policy cannot occur in isolation; all ESG priorities must interlace throughout the organization. This is where governance becomes an elevated component of the process. The approach to governance must be in tandem with an organization’s mission and values while aligning with its approach to compliance and risk mitigation matters. 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. Resource Links Monique Cunningham, LP.D, MBA, CSM, CCEP | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquencunningham/ Dissertation by Dr. Monique Cunningham: Florida and the Clean Power Plan: a state, a federal regulation, and a climate situation. (northeastern.edu): https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:cj82np663/fulltext.pdf Compliance Professional Resources (CCEP | SCCE Official Site: https://www.corporatecompliance.org/certification/become-certified/ccep Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) | NREP: https://www.nrep.org/certifications/certified-environmental-and-safety-compliance-officer-cesco

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 N. Harris talks with Rachel Schneider, founder and CEO of Canary. Canary is a company helping the 21st-century social net evolve to reflect the future of work by providing technology and services that enable its clients to give individuals money at pivotal moments in their lives with dignity and efficiency. She's led the development of Grant Circle, a high-impact solution for challenges she uncovered as co-author of The Financial Diaries. Grant Circle exists so employees can access emergency support in times of financial need and enable them to recover quickly. Rachel has experience from Merrill Lynch, Financial Health Network, and The Aspen Institute as their entrepreneur-in-residence. She credits her commitment to the potential for innovative finance to solve major social problems from her days as a VISTA Volunteer. Standing for Social, the 'S' in ESG relates to the people elements impacting business and organizations, including employee relations, organizational health, people culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), community outreach, and health and wellness. Rachel's expertise intersects with people culture and employee relations. Listen as Yvonne and Rachel share their perspectives on how companies can be more effective in their Social efforts. Rachel describes Canary's service model and how their emergency fund is critical for employers to provide support for stressful life events that employees experience. 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 Website: https://workwithcanary.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workwithcanary/

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Calling all sustainable fashionistas – this conversation is for you! In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Graham Stewart, EVP for FIBRE52™. Graham is an international textile and apparel production and brand specialist working with world-class organizations. For the past two years, Graham has developed and patented a more sustainable bleach and dye process that results in higher-performance cotton. Fibre52 provides environmentally-kind and cost-conscious cotton processing  with a global application. Listen as Amanda and Graham discuss the advancements in the production process for raw cotton to its finished product. Graham grew up in a textile town, and his house was connected to a mill. Who better to bring sustainable solutions to textile production? Interest in sustainable fashion is often focused on what happens after the garment is purchased. Fibre52 has disrupted the centuries-old textile industry by creating a new process that  saves water, energy, and time by up to 50%. They are transforming the bleaching process by replacing heavy chemicals with bio-based products. Fibre52’s advancements are supported by research and lab testing, including a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which Amanda reminds us is a powerful tool for quantifying the environmental benefits of any new innovation. 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 Graham’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonfischweicher/ Fibre52 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fibre52/ Twitter: @Fibre52 https://twitter.com/fibre52 Instagram: @fibre.52 https://www.instagram.com/fibre.52/ Facebook: Fibre52 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083402797701

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 Dimitry Gershenson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, the leading credit platform for climate entrepreneurs. Dimitry has 15 years of experience in climate and impact investing and operations in this space. Before Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Dimitry also previously built Meta’s Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for $3M in additional capital in underserved markets, like Kenya and India. Beyond his role at Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a lower carbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. For those new to this space, climate change is one of the key issues under the ‘E’ category of ESG. Listen as Dimitry explains the services provided by Enduring Planet as they seek to address the challenges organizations face to raise the capital needed to drive environmental innovation. Enduring Planet also actively considers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice (DEIJ ) in its operations and investing, providing a concrete example of how these principles can be applied at an investment firm. Dimitry’s excitement for his work is contagious! Big Bang Theory fans will love his reference to the Cambrian Explosion as he describes the expansion of the new climate economy. Check out Enduring Planet’s website for case studies highlighting the impact of projects they have supported and connect with them on social! 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 Website: https://enduringplanet.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/enduring_planet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enduring-planet

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 facilitates a conversation between the Head of Corporations and Supply Chains for CDP North America, Simon Fischweicher, and the SVP of Sustainability, Policy, and Advisory for ClimeCo, Emily Damon. Simon leads CDP North America's work to support companies on their journey towards environmental leadership by measuring and understanding their environmental impact in their operations and value chain. This includes overseeing corporate disclosure, accelerating and expanding impact through CDP's Reporter Services and Supply Chain memberships, and driving action through corporate commitments to science-based targets and 100% renewable energy. Simon previously increased disclosure to CDP's Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security questionnaires, including over 75% of the S&P 500, and worked on CDP's Global Initiatives team, driving corporate climate commitments ahead of the Paris Agreement. Emily leads ClimeCo’s consulting practice, specializing in ESG performance and disclosure.  Her work spans reporting, materiality assessment, rating and ranking optimization, and risk assessment. She also has deep expertise in corporate climate strategy, including greenhouse gas accounting, target-setting, abatement strategy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Kaitlyn starts the conversation by reminding us that CDP is the official term for this disclosure organization. (Those who have been in the ESG space for a while may remember when CDP was Carbon Disclosure Project.) Companies typically enter the CDP space because they are requested to do so by investors or other stakeholders. Listen as the trio discusses how CDP ultimately creates cascading climate action. Tag-teaming the topic, Simon and Emily ground us on the CDP reporting process and perspectives on the evolution of CDP participation shifting from primarily consumer-facing businesses to companies' involvement throughout the supply chain. Episode Resource Links Unlock the Power of Your Supply Chain: https://www.cdp.net/en/supply-chain "Engaging the Chain: Driving Speed & Scale" Global Supply Chain Report 2021: https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports/engaging-the-chain/ 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!