Send me a message Hey, Climate Confident listeners! 🎧 Today's episode was such an eye-opener! I sat down with Heather Johnson , the CEO of Ingenium , a company revolutionising the way we look at waste. We delved deep into how waste, especially hazardous waste, can be an untapped goldmine. Imagine your waste, not just as a discard but as a valuable resource to another company? Ingenium is doing just that! Matching waste producers with companies that need these very resources. Not only does this ...
Sep 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Send me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast we dive deep into the intricacies of carbon markets with none other than Mike Azlen , the founder and CEO of Carbon Cap Management . Ever wondered how carbon trading actually works? Or whether it's effective in reducing emissions? Buckle up, because this episode has got you covered 🌱 The "Fit for 55" Initiative 🌱 Mike and I tackle the European Union's ambitious "Fit for 55" initiative, which aims to reduce emissions by 55% c...
Sep 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I sat down with Peter Bachmann , the managing director of the Sustainable Infrastructure division at Gresham House , and let me tell you, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone passionate about building a sustainable future. 🌏 First up, we delve into the world of "Habitat Banks." Imagine turning unproductive farmland into biodiversity havens that not only restore nature but also offer financial returns for landowners....
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Send me a message Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I dive into the world of corporate social responsibility with Gitte Winther Bruhn , the Global Head of Social Responsibility Solutions at SAP . We talk about SAP's ground-breaking projects, such as "Advance Shared Prosperity," aimed at tackling complex issues in global supply chains. If you're a business leader, this episode is a must-listen as it highlights the competitive advantage that comes from embracing social...
Sep 06, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Send me a message Hey folks, I'm back after a two week break, and you won't want to miss this episode of the Climate Confident podcast! 🌍 I sat down with Steven Rothstein , the Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator , and we got into the nitty-gritty of how financial institutions are stepping up their game—or not—in the face of the climate crisis. You know, it's not just governments and environmental organizations that have a role to play; financial institutions are pivotal players in the c...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Send me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I'm thrilled to navigate the vast ocean of wave energy with Jan Skjoldhammer , Founder and CEO of NoviOcean . Join us as we explore the boundless possibilities of the deep blue! Have you ever wondered about the untapped potential lying beneath our ocean waves? Jan and his team at NoviOcean are pioneering innovations that might just revolutionise the renewable energy sector. With wave energy's potential to efficiently power ou...
Aug 09, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Send me a message In this inspiring episode of the Climate Confident podcast, we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of bioenergy with Shawn Kreloff , Founder and CEO of Bioenergy DevCo . We had a captivating conversation about the enormous potential of organic waste. Did you know it can be transformed into renewable energy and soil amendments (natural fertiliser)? Shawn's passion for sustainable technology and innovation is infectious - it’s a topic you don't want to miss out on! Sha...
Aug 02, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting chat with Julia Souder , the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council . In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative potential of long duration energy storage - an underappreciated, yet vital player in our global transition to renewable energy. Julia passionately explains how LDES can address the challenges of energy intermittency, ensuring...
Jul 26, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here with another enlightening episode of Climate Confident! This time, we're diving deep into the circular economy with none other than Stephen Jamieson , Global Head of Circular Economy Solutions at SAP whose voice might just remind you of a famous actor - can you guess who? Stephen gives us an in-depth view of how businesses and regulations are shifting focus to circular strategies, specifically in plastics and packaging. Trust me, you'll be as asto...
Jul 19, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Send me a message Hey Climate Confident listeners, Tom Raftery here with a fresh episode. I had an enlightening chat with Owen Barrett , Co-Founder and President of Rayven . Owen shares Rayven's unique mission - decarbonizing existing real estate to combat climate change. We dig deep into how Rayven tackles this challenge, from focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy, to how they manage increased demand for electricity from EV chargers, and the potential of virtual power plants. What'...
Jul 12, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Send me a message Hello, all you climate champions - in this latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Amos Wittenberg , Founder and CEO of Dovetail Finance . Amos has a fascinating story that stretches from financial journalism all the way to climate tech startup founder. In our conversation, we dived into how Dovetail Finance is pioneering a fresh approach to financial intelligence, using complex data to shed light on the impacts of climate change on...
Jul 05, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Send me a message In today's power-packed episode of Climate Confident, we're diving deep into the world of renewable energy in developing nations. We're joined by an exceptional guest, William Brent , the Chief Marketing Officer of Husk Power Systems . Will and I talk about the profound work Husk Power Systems is doing to provide affordable and reliable renewable energy to remote communities. Imagine life without electricity? That's the daily reality for millions around the world. But Husk Powe...
Jun 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! In this captivating discussion, I sat down with renewable energy advocate Richard Flentge to explore the exciting world of solar energy and microgrids. Richard shares his personal journey with solar energy, from setting up panels on his own house to monitoring performance and battery usage. We also delve into the potential for solar-powered sailboats and how they harness clean energy on the open seas. We discuss the e...
Jun 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send me a message In this latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast, we're diving deep into one of the most pressing issues of our time - extreme heat. My guest for this episode is Kathy Baughman McLeod , the Director of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center . Kathy brings to the table years of experience and a passion for addressing the impacts of climate change and extreme heat, particularly on the most vulnerable. During our conversation, Kathy shed light on the st...
Jun 14, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send me a message Welcome to another exciting episode of Climate Confident! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today we delve into the world of sustainability tech with Sanchali Pal , the co-founder and CEO of Commons , the groundbreaking app that is empowering individuals to take action on climate change. In this episode, Sanchali shares the inspiration and vision behind Commons, a digital tool designed to help people understand their carbon footprint and make more sustainable choices in their dai...
Jun 07, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Send me a message Welcome to a very special episode of the Climate Confident podcast, brought to you in partnership with SAP ! Today, we've got a truly fascinating conversation for you. We're sitting down with Bhushan Nigale , the dynamic Lead for SAP's Sustainability Development Program. He is at the forefront of SAP's innovative Green Ledger project, an ambitious undertaking that is poised to revolutionize the way businesses handle their environmental and sustainability data. In our chat, Bhus...
May 31, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Send me a message In this invigorating episode of the Climate Confident podcast, we take a deep dive into one of the most important discussions of our time – can we realistically aim for a 100% renewable energy grid? I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Anja Frada , the COO of Wärtsilä Energy , a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Anja provides some incredibly insightful perspectives on the viability of a fully renewabl...
May 24, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Send me a message Hello everyone, Tom Raftery here with another episode of the Climate Confident podcast. Today, we've got an exciting conversation about how entrepreneurship can help combat climate change. Our guests are Micol Chiesa and Chris de Koning , two of the Directors behind Planet Positive Lab . This is not your ordinary startup accelerator. It's a unique initiative focused on fostering climate-positive businesses and creating an open, inclusive community that welcomes aspiring entrepr...
May 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I'm thrilled to share this episode of the Climate Confident podcast with you! I had an engaging conversation with Stephen Brittain , Director and co-founder of Insurtech Gateway , a company focused on supporting and incubating insurtech startups that address climate challenges. In this episode, Stephen discusses: How Insurtech Gateway helps early-stage climate founders de-risk their business ideas with a unique platform for idea development a...
May 10, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Send me a message Welcome back to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and in today's show, we have a fascinating conversation with Steve Ferrero , CEO of 3eNano . We explore how 3eNano's groundbreaking window technology is poised to revolutionize the way we insulate our buildings and reduce our carbon footprint. In our discussion, we dive into the details of 3eNano's innovative window coating that improves insulation, making homes and buildings more ener...
May 03, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I'm excited to share this latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast! In today's conversation, we're diving deep into the energy transition and decarbonisation of the electricity grids with our guest Gareth Evans, CEO of energy transition platform Veckta . In this episode, we cover: The vital role microgrids play in decentralizing power and their impact on energy resilience How Veckta's platform empowers businesses to make data-driven de...
Apr 26, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Send me a message Hey Climate Confident listeners, in this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Assaad Razzouk , CEO of Gurin Energy , host of The Angry Clean Energy Guy podcast , and author of the book Saving the Planet Without the Bullshit . We dove deep into Asia's energy transition and the future of renewable energy in the region. In our conversation, we covered some critical topics, including: Asia's remarkable progress in renewable energy, from solar and wind projects ...
Apr 19, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Send me a message Hey Climate Confident listeners, in this fascinating episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ali Wing , CEO of Oobli , about the incredible potential of sweet proteins to revolutionize our diets while reducing the climate impact of our food choices. During our conversation, we delved into how Oobli is harnessing the power of precision fermentation to create sugar alternatives that are zero-calorie, perfect for diabetics, and boast a much smaller environmental footprint tha...
Apr 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Send me a message Short episode this week as I'm taking a few days for R&R. Feel free to take the chance to go back over the back catalog of 114 episodes you may not have heard all of, or do as I'm doing and take the chance to disconnect for a while. I will be back next week as always and I have some fascinating episodes coming up, so don't touch that dial as all the cool FM DJ's say! Stay Climate Confident, and we'll talk next week. My best, Tom Support the show Podcast supporters I'd like ...
Apr 05, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Send me a message Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast! I'm your host Tom Raftery, and I'm thrilled to have Richard Delevan with me today. Richard is a communications consultant who works with energy and climate tech companies, and he was kind enough to join me to talk about the IPCC's latest synthesis report. In this episode, we dive into the findings of the IPCC's report and what they mean for our future. We also discussed the role of technology and innovat...
Mar 29, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Send me a message Hey everyone! Tom Raftery here, and I'm super excited to share this episode of the Climate Confident podcast with you. I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Hugo Kimber, Founder and CEO of Carbon Responsible, about the world of carbon accounting and its crucial role in the fight against climate change. We started off by discussing the importance of carbon accounting and how it plays a pivotal role in helping companies understand their emissions. Hugo shared his thoug...
Mar 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Send me a message Hey there, Climate Confident listeners! In this eye-opening episode, I had the pleasure of discussing the ins and outs of hydrogen with Michael Barnard , Chief Strategist at TFIE Strategy , a leading expert in the renewable energy sector. We dived deep into the role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition and debunked some common misconceptions surrounding this element. Michael passionately shared his insights on why hydrogen is gaining traction in the energy industry, and w...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Send me a message Hey everyone, in this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, we dive into the world of technology and IoT, and how it can be used to help solve some of the biggest climate issues we're facing today. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rob Tiffany , an expert in the field of IoT and author of several books on the topic, and his new book Saving the Earth with the Internet of Things is due out soon. Rob shared with us his latest project, Greenhouse, a platform that uses IoT...
Mar 08, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Send me a message Hey Climate Confident listeners! Welcome to this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, where we dive into the world of climate solutions and explore the latest developments in the fight against climate change. In this episode, I was joined by Emily Pontecorvo , a reporter for Grist , who shared her expertise on the topic of green hydrogen. We explored what green hydrogen is, how it's produced, and its potential to be a game-changer in the fight against climate change...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Send me a message Hello Climate Confident listeners! I'm so excited to share with you the latest episode of the podcast where I had the pleasure of speaking once again with Prof Denise Baden and also this time with Prof Matt Ryan . In this episode, we dive into the topic of Citizen Assemblies and the role they play in addressing the climate crisis. Denise and Matt are both experts in the field and it was amazing to hear about their experiences and insights on this topic. We talked about the impo...
Feb 22, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 109
