Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident podcast. Today, we're joined by Emily Easley , the founder of Novus Energy Advisors , a firm that has been guiding companies through the energy sector's dynamic landscape for over a decade. In our discussion, Emily sheds light on the shifting paradigms within the energy industry, particularly focusing on the role of renewable energies and technological innovations such as energy storage solutions. Emily elaborates on the pract...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send me a message In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of talking to Julia Salant from EcoVadis , where we tackled the increasingly essential role of technology in scaling up sustainable practices within supply chains. Julia elucidated EcoVadis' digital solutions, designed to assess and improve the sustainability performance of their vast network of companies. We dived into the specifics of their three main offerings: the Sustainability Business Rating solution, the iQ Plus tool for regul...
Apr 24, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Lawse , co-founder and Chief Century Thinker at Verdis Group . Our conversation ventured deep into the realms of sustainability and climate consultancy, focusing on how transformational change can be accelerated in organisations and communities. Daniel shared fascinating insights into the evolution of emissions scopes, especially the rising importance of scope three emissions. He explai...
Apr 17, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send me a message In what has to be one of the most original episodes of the Climate Confident podcast, I delve into the world of Toco , an innovative currency that's setting a new precedent in the fight against climate change. Join me as I talk with Joe Pretorius and Paul Rowett , who share their vision of a currency that not only serves as a medium of exchange but also as a tool for environmental action. Backed by The Carbon Reserve , Toco represents a bold step towards marrying financial tran...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send me a message In this insightful episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Grant Gibson , Chief Development Officer at Synthica Energy . Synthica is at the forefront of transforming industrial by-products, specifically from the food and beverage sector, into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. Grant shared the intriguing journey of Synthica, from its early days founded on a shared passion for the environment and sustainable solutions, to its...
Apr 03, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send me a message In this enlightening episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I, Tom Raftery, have the privilege of hosting Laird Christensen , the Graduate Director of two pivotal graduate programmes at Prescott College , focusing on Resilience, Sustainable Communities , and Environmental Studies. Laird shares his journey from environmental activism to fostering future leaders equipped to tackle the nuanced challenges of climate change through community engagement and sustainable practices. ...
Mar 27, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send me a message In today's thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Kiessling , the CTO of Siemens' Smart Infrastructure Division. Our conversation delved deep into Siemens' commitment to sustainability and its strategic approach towards achieving net zero emissions by 2030. Thomas shared insights into the holistic strategies Siemens is employing, from robust eco-designs of products to the transformative role of smart infrastructure...
Mar 20, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send me a message In this thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aidan Charron , the Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.org . Aidan shared insightful perspectives on the challenges and solutions surrounding plastic pollution, a matter that's increasingly becoming a global concern. We delved into the origins and mission of EarthDay.org, highlighting its impactful journey from its inception in 1970 to becoming a leading voice in...
Mar 13, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send me a message In this special episode of the Climate Confident podcast, generously sponsored by Siemens, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rahul Chillar , the head of Building X at Siemens Smart Infrastructure . Rahul, with his impressive track record of 55 patents and over two decades in the building industry, shared invaluable insights into how buildings can be the linchpin in our quest for a more sustainable future. We delved into the findings of Siemens' Infrastructure Transition M...
Mar 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send me a message In this week’s episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lie Shi , CEO of AM Batteries , to explore their groundbreaking approach to lithium battery production. Our conversation shed light on a revolutionary solvent-free method for creating lithium battery electrodes, a significant step forward in making the battery manufacturing process cleaner and more energy-efficient. Lie detailed how AM Batteries' technology addresses the paradox of ...
Feb 28, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kedar Karkare , the co-founder of Karma Wallet . Kedar's ambition to blend financial growth with positive global change is not only ambitious but deeply inspiring. Karma Wallet, offers a transparent and ethical financial system designed to empower consumers. By understanding and influencing the societal and environmental impact of their spending, users can wield their wallet as a force ...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I’m joined by Michael Sheldrick , co-founder of Global Citizen . Michael shares his journey from grassroots activism in Australia to spearheading a global movement that champions systemic solutions to poverty and climate change. His approach as a policy entrepreneur, prioritising actionable and strategic advocacy, underscores the episode's core message: significant, lasting change requires more than just temporary fixes. We delv...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with Matthew Boulton , Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire at EDF Renewables UK and Ireland . We delved into renewable energy innovation, spotlighting the projects EDF Renewables is spearheading across the UK. From the groundbreaking Oxford Project to the ambitious Longfield Solar and Battery initiative, Matthew shed light on how these ventures are pivotal in propelling the UK towa...
Feb 07, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send me a message In the latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Davide Ceper , CEO of Varda . We delved deep into the innovative solutions Varda is bringing to the agriculture sector. Here’s a quick overview of our enlightening discussion: Davide shed light on Varda's pivotal projects - Field ID and SoilHive . Field ID is a groundbreaking approach to standardising agricultural field identification, making data sharing more efficient and enhancing tra...
Jan 31, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the privilege of conversing with Tim Weiss , CEO of Optera , delving into the world of corporate carbon footprint management. Tim's journey, rooted in environmental policy and economics, has led him to spearhead initiatives in renewable energy in Southern Africa and the Navajo Nation. Our discussion centred on Optera's innovative approach to helping organisations understand and reduce their carbon emissions. Tim emphasised...
Jan 24, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send me a message In today's episode of Climate Confident, I hosted Chris Larsen from DynaPower , a beacon of the clean energy movement. Chris unravelled the fascinating world of power electronics, spotlighting DynaPower's role in seamlessly integrating large-scale renewable energy projects with the grid. Delving deeper, we discussed the monumental Inflation Reduction Act's influence on clean energy deployment, a game-changer that's fuelling investor confidence and project viability across the U...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Send me a message In the latest episode of Climate Confident, I have an insightful conversation with Taco Engelaar , Senior Vice President at Neara , about the critical role of digitalisation in the energy sector. Taco highlights how Neara's software creates digital twins of electricity grids, allowing for more efficient management and capacity analysis. We delve into the complexities of expanding grid infrastructure to support the increasing influx of renewable energy sources. Taco offers a det...
Jan 10, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send me a message As we kick off a new year (Happy New Year everyone), I wanted to take a few minutes to say thanks to everyone, mention some of last year's highlights, and look ahead to the year to come. Support the show Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more exce...
Jan 03, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send me a message Hello, Climate Confident listeners! In this episode, we delve deep into the shoe industry's environmental footprint with the insightful Diana Yanes , a seasoned expert with a passion for sustainable innovation. Diana brings to light a staggering reality – almost 24 billion pairs of shoes produced annually, with a whopping 90% ending up in landfills within their first year. This contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, a fact that calls for urgent attention and act...
Dec 20, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Send me a message In this Climate Confident episode I had the honour of hosting Sabine Erlinghagen , Global CEO of Siemens Grid Software to dive deep into our modern energy transition. In this special edition, sponsored by Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we peeled back the layers of the Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023 report . Sabine shed light on the urgent need for upgrading grid infrastructure to support the ballooning demand for renewable energy, and to help us transition away f...
Dec 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Send me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, chatting with Caroline Chalmer , CEO of Finematter , a platform transforming the jewellery industry. Caroline brings a unique perspective to the table, sharing her journey from the fashion world to championing sustainability in jewellery. Finematter isn't just a brand; it's a mission to revolutionise how we perceive and interact with jewellery. With their circular economy model, they're setting a new standard – focusing on ma...
Dec 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Send me a message Hello, Climate Champions! In today's episode of the Climate Confident Podcast I had the pleasure of hosting Matt Gray , the co-founder and CEO of Transition Zero , a trailblazer in energy systems modelling. In our conversation, Matt delved into the intricate world of energy systems modelling, a crucial tool for stakeholders and decision-makers in shaping our energy future. He emphasized Transition Zero's mission to democratise this complex tool, making it accessible, auditable,...
Nov 29, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Send me a message Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Climate Confident Podcast. Today I have the pleasure of diving deep into the world of carbon-negative hydrogen with Arnaud Lager , the Founder and CEO of Decahydron . Arnaud brought to light some groundbreaking work his team is doing in Ra's al Khaimah, UAE. They're not just creating hydrogen; they're doing it in a way that actively reduces carbon emissions. The magic happens through a unique process where methane is cracked to pro...
Nov 22, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked energy storage with Matt Harper , the Chief Commercial Officer at Invinity Energy Systems , who explained vanadium flow batteries—and their implications for renewable energy. We started with a 'Battery 101' comparing the familiar lithium-ion to vanadium flow batteries. Matt shared fascinating insights into the modular nature of these batteries, how they differ in their response to the degradation issues plaguing convent...
Nov 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Send me a message In today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked sustainability with Mary Wilson , the Founder and CEO of All In . We unpacked the subscription model of All In – a model that champions the belief that sustainability transcends the boundaries between our professional and personal worlds. Mary detailed their tiered system, designed to democratise sustainability knowledge from the ground up, making it accessible to everyone at a minimal cost. Education and community a...
Nov 08, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of Chatting with Jeremy Bentham , Co-Chair & Senior Advisor at World Energy Council. Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in the energy sector. 🔍 Key Highlights: A Personal Responsibility : Jeremy laid out five actionable steps that each of us can incorporate into our daily lives to make a tangible difference Driving Change through Supply Chains : 8 key supply chains ca...
Nov 01, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I talked personal carbon allowances with Prof Denise Baden from Southampton University and Associate Prof Tina Fawcett from Oxford University. Episode highlights: Carbon Allowances : Denise and Tina explained why such a system, could be a key player in our fight against climate change. Incentivizing Low Carbon Choices : We explored the potential of creating economies of scale for low carbon products. Fairness and Implemen...
Oct 25, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Send me a message Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James MacNaghten , the CEO of Caldera , to dive deep into the game-changing world of energy storage. 🔋 What’s special about Caldera, you ask? They're not just storing energy - they're reimagining it! We delved into Caldera's innovative thermal battery technology, and I was blown away. Imagine storing excess renewable energy in the form of heat! And get this – these batteries...
Oct 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Send me a message Hello, Climate Confident family! It’s Tom Raftery here with a power-packed episode featuring Raj DasGupta , CEO of Electrovaya ! 🚚🔋💚 We dive into the enthralling world of lithium-ion battery tech and its game-changing impact on heavy-duty industrial vehicles.🌟 Raj takes us behind the scenes, unfolding the innovative steps Electrovaya is taking to reduce GHG emissions and create a sustainable future for us all. 🌏🍃 ⚡️Fast Charging & Longevity: Explore how Electrovaya is...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I chat with Professor Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth Systems Science from University College London. 🔥 Key Takeaways: 📉 Delving deep into the pressing matter of our global climate, we explored the current trajectory of global warming. With 2.5 to 2.8 degrees warming in sight, the aim is to shift the dial back towards a manageable 1.5 degrees. But how? 🤔 🌱 Green Economy & Global Policies: Mark lends insights into t...
Oct 04, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 139
