The Green Hour

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The Green Hour

A community of innovators, activists, and government leaders in the world of sustainability. Each week, Preston Poag interviews leaders of sustainability to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned in the pursuit of a greener world.

  1. 13 DEC

    The Summit Series '24: Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director of The United Nations Global Compact Nigeria

    Closing the Funding Gap for SDG-related investments in Developing Countries In the final episode of our Concordia Summit Series, we speak with Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact Nigeria, about the staggering $2.5 trillion funding gap for SDG-related investments in developing countries. Join us as we unpack: 🌍 The UN's report reveals we’re only on track to achieve 17% of the SDGs by 2030. 💡 How private sector financing can bridge the gap and drive impact. 🔑 The Transformational Governance Toolkit, empowering Nigerian businesses to align with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Watch on YouTube Visit our Website ________________________________________

    24 min

  2. 6 DEC

    The Summit Series '24: Erika Gupta, Head of Sustainability for Siemens Financial Services Americas

    Calculate your Building's Carbon Footprint Easily with this Tool! On Episode 9 of the Concordia Summit Series we sit down with Erika Gupta, Head of Sustainability for Siemens Financial Services. Learn about Siemens' newly launched Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO™)—a powerful tool that: ✅ Delivers baseline carbon assessments ✅ Identifies efficient pathways to Net Zero ✅ Adapts to your facility's location, type, and size Plus, hear about Siemens' own journey to becoming Net Zero by 2030! Watch on YouTube Visit our Website ________________________________________ Learn more about Siemens Financial Services Learn more about The Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO™) Access The Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO™)

    37 min

  3. 4 DEC

    The Summit Series '24: Nemonte Nenquimo y Mitch Anderson, cofundadores de Amazon Frontlines

    Proteger 500.000 acres de selva amazónica de la extracción de petróleo En el episodio 8 de la serie Summit nos sentamos con Nemonte Nenquimo y Mitch Anderson, cofundadores de Amazon Frontlines. En este episodio, exploraremos sus memorias recién publicadas, 'We Will Be Jaguars', que comparten la historia de vida de Nemonte, la sabiduría ancestral de su pueblo y la lucha indígena para proteger el Amazonas. También discutiremos las recientes victorias contra las grandes petroleras y el trabajo de Amazon Frontlines, que recientemente recibió el premio Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Ver en YouTube Visita nuestro sitio web ________________________________________ Para obtener más información sobre 'We Will Be Jaguars': https://wewillbejaguars.org/ Para obtener más información sobre Amazon Frontlines: https://amazonfrontlines.org/

    34 min

  4. 27 NOV

    The Summit Series '24: Nemonte Nenquimo & Mitch Anderson, Co-founders of Amazon Frontlines

    Protecting 500,000 Acres of Amazon Rainforest from Oil Extraction On Episode 8 of the Concordia Summit Series we sit down with Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson, Co-founders of Amazon Frontlines. In this episode, we’ll explore their newly released memoir, 'We Will Be Jaguars', which shares Nemonte’s life story, her people’s ancestral wisdom, and the Indigenous fight to protect the Amazon. We’ll also discuss recent victories against Big Oil and the work of Amazon Frontlines, which was recently awarded the Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website ________________________________________ To learn more about 'We Will Be Jaguars': https://wewillbejaguars.org/ To learn more about Amazon Frontlines: https://amazonfrontlines.org/

    46 min

  5. 21 NOV

    The Summit Series '24: Greg Allgood, VP of Water & Health for World Vision

    Providing Clean Water to a New Person Every 10 Seconds! Join us LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC as we sit down with Greg Allgood, VP of Water & Health for World Vision. Together, we explore the global clean water crisis and how World Vision’s groundbreaking Global WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Business Plan is making a difference. In this episode, we dive into the scale of the water crisis, the innovative solutions World Vision is implementing, and the transformative power of collaboration in tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

    24 min
  6. The Summit Series '24: Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport

    14 NOV

    The Summit Series '24: Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport

    The Future of Electric Mobility in the U.S. LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport to discuss electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. EVPassport is a user-friendly EV charging network that lets drivers charge without needing an app. In this episode, we’ll dive into U.S. EV policy, the surge in EV demand, and how EVPassport is driving innovation through its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

    12 min

  7. 6 NOV

    The Summit Series '24: Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food

    Building Resilient Food Systems across Europe LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, to explore the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture. EIT Food, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, is a Knowledge and Innovation Community supported by the European Union, dedicated to making our food systems more sustainable. Join us as we discuss how regenerative agriculture can boost yields while preserving the environment. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

    24 min

  8. 30 OCT

    The Summit Series '24: Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA

    The Role of Youth in Leading Climate Action LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA, to explore the vital role young people play in tackling the climate crisis. UNICEF USA, part of a global effort spanning 190+ countries, is empowering youth to drive meaningful change through initiatives like Green Rising and Green Skilling. Learn how UNICEF is equipping the next generation to lead climate action and build a sustainable future for all. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

    18 min
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A community of innovators, activists, and government leaders in the world of sustainability. Each week, Preston Poag interviews leaders of sustainability to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned in the pursuit of a greener world.

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  • Creator
    Preston Poag Jr.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Preston Poag 2022
  • Show Website
    The Green Hour

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