Climate Confident

Tom Raftery
Climate Confident

Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet. Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with industry leaders, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalizing our environment. Whether you're a business leader, policy maker, or simply passionate about climate action, Climate Confident provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to make a real difference. Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Let's turn every episode into a step closer to a greener, more resilient world.

  1. How Factory Farming Drives Climate Change – And What We Can Do

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    How Factory Farming Drives Climate Change – And What We Can Do

    Send me a message Factory farming isn’t just an animal welfare issue—it’s a major driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health risks. In this episode of Climate Confident, I speak with Thom Norman, co-founder of FarmKind, to break down the true environmental costs of industrial animal agriculture and explore solutions. We discuss: ✅ How factory farming contributes up to 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through methane, deforestation, and fertiliser use. ✅ Th...

    44 min
  2. How to Talk About Climate Change So People Listen

    29 DE GEN.

    How to Talk About Climate Change So People Listen

    Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Ollie Burch, a communications strategist and co-founder of Among Equals, to dive into the thorny but crucial issue of climate communications. How can we engage more people in the fight against climate change, and why are so many efforts to do so falling flat? Ollie, with his background in behavioural science and sustainability communications, offers fresh insights into what’s gone wrong—and, more importantly, how...

    48 min
  3. Microgrids and Climate Resilience: A Practical Path to Cleaner Energy

    22 DE GEN.

    Microgrids and Climate Resilience: A Practical Path to Cleaner Energy

    Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Angelo Campus, the CEO and co-founder of BoxPower, to explore the transformative potential of microgrids in building resilient and sustainable energy systems.Angelo shares his journey from growing up at the edge of the grid in rural Northern California to founding a company that develops microgrids powered by solar, batteries, and backup generators. These systems are delivering power to underserved communities, d...

    53 min
  4. How Flexible Energy Systems Can Cut Costs and Boost Renewables – With Wärtsilä’s Anders Lindberg

    15 DE GEN.

    How Flexible Energy Systems Can Cut Costs and Boost Renewables – With Wärtsilä’s Anders Lindberg

    Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Anders Lindberg, President of Wärtsilä Energy, to unpack the complexities of the global energy transition. Wärtsilä has a wealth of insight into how we can move towards a 100% renewable energy future—without breaking the bank. Anders and I dive into the often-overlooked need for flexibility in energy systems. While solar and wind energy have become cheaper and more widespread, integrating them effectively...

    39 min
  5. The Climate Benefits of Regenerative Farming: Insights from McCain Foods

    8 DE GEN.

    The Climate Benefits of Regenerative Farming: Insights from McCain Foods

    Send me a message In this episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Charlie Angelakos, Global VP of External Affairs and Sustainability at McCain Foods, to delve into the company’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% regenerative agriculture by 2030. With a direct relationship with 3,500 farmers globally and a commitment to farming in harmony with nature, McCain is tackling the twin challenges of climate resilience and sustainable food production. Charlie provides a detailed breakdown of reg...

    31 min

  6. 25/12/2024

    The 2024 Climate Year in Review: What Worked and What’s Next

    Send me a messageThis year-end episode of Climate Confident takes a deep dive into the most impactful insights from 2024. With 47 episodes of inspiring conversations, we explore the technological breakthroughs, systemic strategies, and collaborative efforts shaping climate action.Highlights include Dragonfly Energy’s game-changing battery tech, Neara’s grid optimisation solutions, and regenerative agriculture practices from eAgrinom. We also discuss collaborative initiatives like the Dairy Me...

    20 min
  7. Making Carbon Accounting Can Be as Trustworthy as Financial Reporting – SAP’s Green Ledger

    18/12/2024

    Making Carbon Accounting Can Be as Trustworthy as Financial Reporting – SAP’s Green Ledger

    Send me a messageIn this special episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Stephan Müller from SAP to explore a major development in sustainability and finance – the newly launched SAP Green Ledger. Stephan, a finance expert at SAP, explains how this tool applies the same rigorous accounting principles used in finance to carbon emissions, offering companies a new level of transparency and trust in their sustainability reporting.We discuss why CFOs are increasingly being seen as "Chief Val...

    41 min
  8. Climate Action in Agriculture: Insights from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance

    11/12/2024

    Climate Action in Agriculture: Insights from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance

    Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Anderson, Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Katie leads efforts to drive climate action in the food and agriculture supply chain, making her an incredible resource on a topic we need to tackle urgently: methane emissions in agriculture.Methane, a potent but short-lived greenhouse gas, is responsible for a significant portion of agricultural emissions. Katie expla...

    38 min
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Climate Confident is your go-to podcast for the latest in climate innovation and sustainable solutions. Hosted by Tom Raftery, this weekly series explores the cutting-edge strategies and success stories driving our global journey toward a cooler planet. Every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, Tom engages with industry leaders, climate scientists, and sustainability pioneers to uncover actionable insights and transformative approaches to reducing emissions and revitalizing our environment. Whether you're a business leader, policy maker, or simply passionate about climate action, Climate Confident provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to make a real difference. Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Let's turn every episode into a step closer to a greener, more resilient world.

Fitxa tècnica

  • Creació
    Tom Raftery
  • Anys en actiu
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodis
    206
  • Qualificació
    Explícit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Climate Confident
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