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From turning food waste into energy, to recycled fashion and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of innovators working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders of some of the world’s most inventive green-tech startups take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate their products' environmental impact, and the value they create for investors. We’ll show you that commerce and climate consciousness don’t have to be at odds with one another. That renewable energy, sustainability, and circular economies represent a leap forward for society, and incredible investment opportunities. In the process, we’ll introduce you to the people and stories behind the firms revolutionizing the modern economy. What does it take for an idea to go from the lab to the marketplace? What sort of fiscal barriers exist for green-tech entrepreneurs on their path to success? And will they be able to convince Vinay that their product, business plan and value propositions are strong enough to get them there? Join us as we demystify the world of green-tech and sustainable commerce, and inspire the next wave of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs to build on the burgeoning green economy. About Our Host: Pitching Progress is hosted by Vinay Shandal, who leads BCG’s sustainable finance and investing business. Vinay draws on his experience at the intersection of finance and sustainability to ask founders the tough questions about their operations, and challenge them to convince investors that the business is good for the world and good for their wallets. We’d Love to Hear From You: We’d love to hear your feedback on how we can produce the best content possible, please share any episode ideas, and general thoughts at PIPE@bcg.com. Pitching Progress by BCG empowers listeners to think differently about the relationship between sustainability and commerce. For more information and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/overview New episodes of Pitching Progress are available every two weeks wherever you get your podcasts. Get a look inside the business of building a better future.

  1. 2 ਦਿਨ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ

    Capturing at-berth emissions with Michael Walker, CEO of STAX Engineering

    To limit the release of pollutants onto nearby communities, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has strict guidelines around ships powering themselves at port. That means large vessels must either connect to shore power, or employ another strategy to capture their emissions. Today’s company is that other strategy. Michael Walker is the CEO of STAX Engineering, a company with a mobile emissions capture technology that’s currently being deployed on container ships, car carriers and oil tankers up and down the California coast. STAX’ technology connects directly to the ship's stack, and prevents the spread of harmful pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrous oxide to port-adjacent neighbourhoods. Their tech is impressive, and in California, concerted government efforts to improve air quality have created some serious tailwinds for STAX. But will their value prop hold up in places with less stringent regulation? Let’s find out. —--------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about STAX, you can check them out at: https://www.staxengineering.com/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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  2. 21 ਮਈ

    The Difficulty of Building Sustainable Supply Chains with Pierre-François Thaler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of EcoVadis

    Most businesses want their suppliers to operate ethically and sustainably. But even mid-sized companies might be dealing with thousands of vendors spread across the globe, and getting an accurate sense of what’s going on within such a complex supply chain can be a herculean task. Pierre-François Thaler is the visionary Co-founder and Co-CEO of EcoVadis, one of the world’s biggest and most trusted sustainability verification platforms. They provide in-depth supply chain assessments to give firms a holistic view of their operations, and empower them with the data that can help reduce emissions, and improve resilience. But global focus on sustainability seems to be waning, and companies are racing to adapt their supply chains in response to geopolitical tensions. Amidst these competing priorities, does EcoVadis’ value proposition still hold up? Let’s find out. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about EcoVadis, you can check them out at: https://ecovadis.com/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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  3. 7 ਮਈ

    Are Blended-Wing Aircraft the Future of Commercial Flight? | With Tom O’Leary, CEO and Co-founder of JetZero

    Tom O’Leary is the CEO and Co-founder of JetZero, a company trying to get so-called ‘blended-wing’ aircraft into the fleets of some of the world’s biggest airlines. And with their first test flight scheduled for 2027, JetZero sits on the precipice of aviation history. Tom joins us along with Adam Gordon, the head of BCG’s aviation practice, for an in-depth discussion about the advantages of blended-wing aircraft, and the challenges of being a disruptor in one of the world’s most heavily regulated sectors. Tom’s certain that blended wing is the future of flight, but will he be able to convince the broader industry? Let’s find out. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about JetZero, you can check them out at: https://www.jetzero.aero/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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    Season 2 of Pitching Progress Coming Soon!

    Pitching Progress is back with a new slate of visionary entrepreneurs, and a host of solutions to some of the world’s most intractable climate issues. Tune in every other Thursday as Vinay Shandal, the Global Lead of BCG’s Sustainable Investing business, challenges these founders to make the case that their businesses are good for the planet, and good for investors. From more efficient planes, to preventing shipping pollution, tune in to Season 2 of Pitching Progress, and get inspired by the people working to build a better future. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any ideas for companies who should be featured on the show, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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    Reframing Sustainable Investment with Lora Jakobsen, host of Navigating Zero

    You're used to hearing Vinay ask CEOs the tough questions about paths to scalability and profitability. Today, we're flipping the script, as Vinay joins Lora Jakobsen on her podcast, Navigating Zero, to explore the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing global trade. Vinay talks about the state of sustainable investment, and emphasizes the need for more capital to accelerate the energy transition. He also discusses the importance of changing the narrative around sustainable investments, and recognizing that they're not purely altruistic, but real drivers of profit. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You can find more episodes of Navigating Zero at: https://zeronorth.com/podcast If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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  6. 22 ਜਨ

    Heating and Cooling Cities More Efficiently with Carlyle Coutinho, CEO of Enwave

    Underneath the streets of downtown Toronto, there exists a massive system of pipes that use water drawn from the depths of Lake Ontario to help cool the skyscrapers above. This system, the largest of its kind in the world, is just one of a slate of creative solutions employed by Enwave, one of North America’s foremost district energy operators. Carlyle Coutinho is the CEO of Enwave, a company that works in concert with governments and real-estate developers to help Canadian cities identify more efficient and sustainable ways to heat and cool themselves. As Canada looks to build more housing to serve its growing population, finding more energy efficient ways to power these new developments will be critical. So will this focus on housing lead to new contracts for Enwave? Or could a downturn in the Canadian real estate market make governments and developers less likely to invest in new energy solutions? Let’s find out. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To learn more about Enwave, you can check them out at: https://www.enwave.com/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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  7. 8 ਜਨ

    Keeping California Running on Renewable Diesel with Vince Godfrey, CEO of Olympus Terminals

    Today’s guest runs the most important piece of infrastructure that Californians have never heard of. Vince Godfrey is the CEO of Olympus Terminals, a company that operates a massive fuel storage facility at the Port of Long Beach. Olympus specializes in the offloading, blending, and storage of fuels shipped from overseas, including renewable diesel and biodiesel. Vince’s facility plays a vital role in Southern California, where refinery capacity is decreasing, and imported fuels will be needed to keep the people and economy moving during the transition to renewables. So how robust is the demand for renewable diesel in California? What makes the state’s energy market so idiosyncratic? And why is Olympus so well positioned to capitalize on all of it? Let's find out. —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Olympus, you can check them out at: https://olympusterminals.com/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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  8. 18/12/2025

    How Lab-Grown Silk could Change the Fashion Industry with Ulrich Scherbel, CEO of AMSilk

    What started as a group of Spider Man enthusiasts, is now a company capable of producing synthetic silk on a commercial scale. And not only does their silk feel and perform exactly like the natural material, but it can be modified to suit the needs of virtually any industrial application.   Ulrich Scherbel is the CEO of AMSilk, a Germany-based company that specializes in the creation of lab-grown silk products. Their products are now in use in a range of industries, including shampoo, home care, and luxury textiles.  The focus on performance and sustainability has attracted the attention of several large luxury fashion retailers, including several stores where you’ll be able to find AMSilk products this holiday season. So what makes silk such a sought-after material? Will consumers accept a synthetic alternative for a fabric that’s become synonymous with luxury? And what applications for silk exist beyond the luxury market?  Let’s find out.  —---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about AMSilk, you can check them out at: https://www.amsilk.com/ If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.com For more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

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From turning food waste into energy, to recycled fashion and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of innovators working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders of some of the world’s most inventive green-tech startups take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate their products' environmental impact, and the value they create for investors. We’ll show you that commerce and climate consciousness don’t have to be at odds with one another. That renewable energy, sustainability, and circular economies represent a leap forward for society, and incredible investment opportunities. In the process, we’ll introduce you to the people and stories behind the firms revolutionizing the modern economy. What does it take for an idea to go from the lab to the marketplace? What sort of fiscal barriers exist for green-tech entrepreneurs on their path to success? And will they be able to convince Vinay that their product, business plan and value propositions are strong enough to get them there? Join us as we demystify the world of green-tech and sustainable commerce, and inspire the next wave of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs to build on the burgeoning green economy. About Our Host: Pitching Progress is hosted by Vinay Shandal, who leads BCG’s sustainable finance and investing business. Vinay draws on his experience at the intersection of finance and sustainability to ask founders the tough questions about their operations, and challenge them to convince investors that the business is good for the world and good for their wallets. We’d Love to Hear From You: We’d love to hear your feedback on how we can produce the best content possible, please share any episode ideas, and general thoughts at PIPE@bcg.com. Pitching Progress by BCG empowers listeners to think differently about the relationship between sustainability and commerce. For more information and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/overview New episodes of Pitching Progress are available every two weeks wherever you get your podcasts. Get a look inside the business of building a better future.

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