9 episodes

Conversations with Inspiring Leaders and Doers in Business for Climate.
In this podcast we talk to inspiring individuals and explore actions behind companies’ green transition to share their success stories and innovative ideas to accelerate global progress.

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Climate Business Cast Kalli & Juuti

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Conversations with Inspiring Leaders and Doers in Business for Climate.
In this podcast we talk to inspiring individuals and explore actions behind companies’ green transition to share their success stories and innovative ideas to accelerate global progress.

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    Milla Westerling – Feeding a Planet Friendly Generation

    Milla Westerling – Feeding a Planet Friendly Generation

    Milla Westerling is the CEO and founder of Green Planet Astronauts with the mission of raising a planet-friendly generation by offering nutritious 100% organic plant-based foods for kids at every age. During a seemingly routine moment in her home kitchen a few years back while preparing oatmeal for her young kids, the spark of inspiration for her own company ignited. In the episode, Milla shares the story of Green Planet Astronauts and discusses the importance of communication and branding in building planet-friendly behaviors in consumers.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    The role of the food industry in creating a greener worldThe role of communication and marketing in promoting a more sustainable lifestyleUnderstanding the customer segments and the needs of customers beyond the sustainability goalsThe importance of Planer-Friendly Pilars is in choosing where to focus when making decisions about sustainabilityThe importance of finding something you feel truly passionate about to keep on going no matter what
    Links
    Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/
    Green Planet Astronauts: https://greenplanetastronauts.com/
    #GreenPlanetAstronauts #ClimateBusinessCast #PlanetFriendlyGeneration #OrganicPlantBasedFoods #SustainableLifestyle #CommunicationInBranding #FoodIndustry #SustainabilityGoals #CustomerNeeds #PlanetFriendlyPillars #PassionDrivenEntrepreneurship #InspirationStor


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    • 28 min
    Ben Christensen, Cambium Carbon - Turning Wood Waste into Valuable Resource

    Ben Christensen, Cambium Carbon - Turning Wood Waste into Valuable Resource

    Ben Christensen is the CEO and founder of Cambium Carbon. Cambium Carbon is at the forefront of redefining sustainability in the wood supply chain, with a bold mission to transform urban wood waste into valuable resources. Ben shares the innovative processes Cambium Carbon employs to reclaim urban trees—often felled due to natural disasters, disease, or urban development—and repurpose them into high-quality materials.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    -Cambium Carbon's approach to revolutionize the sustainable wood supply chain by repurposing urban wood waste into valuable materials
    -the scale of the problem of trees ending up to landfill in the US
    -How transparency allows customers to trace the origin and journey of their wood, fostering trust and accountability.
    -Navigating the balance between operational efficacy and sustainability necessitates environmentally conscious decision-making and ongoing improvement.
    -Embracing the unknown and unlearning old paradigms to unlock innovation and adaptability in the evolving climate business sector 
    -The cultivation of a strong brand identity for sustainable materials can fundamentally shift societal perceptions and value systems.
    -The importance of ambitious goal-setting for long-term success and impact in the climate business domain 
    This episode is brought to you by UseLess Company.
    Links
    Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/
    Cambium Carbon: https://cambiumcarbon.com/
    UseLess Company: https://useless.fi/en/

    #circulareconomy #circularity  #climatebusiness #entrepreneurship #carbonsmartwood #woodwaste
    #climatebusinesscast #technology #greentech 

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Sustainable Transformations: Navigating Kiilto's Climate Journey

    Sustainable Transformations: Navigating Kiilto's Climate Journey

    Summary 
    Raija Polvinen, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Kiilto, discusses the company's journey towards sustainability and climate action. She explains how climate and environmental considerations became a more vital part of Kiilto's business strategy in 2018. Raija highlights the challenges of implementing environmentally friendly solutions and the importance of partnerships and collaboration. She shares examples of Kiilto's achievements, such as advancements towards carbon neutrality and upscaling the use of renewable and recycled materials. Raija also discusses the Super Healthy Buildings ecosystem and the role of startups in driving innovation. She invites everyone to participate in climate action and emphasizes the need for sustainability thinking in all industries. 
    Takeaways 

    Companies that have been around for a long time can transition towards sustainable business and find new opportunities.Partnerships and collaboration are crucial for implementing environmentally friendly solutions. Taking a course towards a more sustainable strategy is motivating for those involved.Kiilto has made advances toward carbon neutrality in just a few years and increased the use of renewable and recycled materials in its products. The Super Healthy Buildings ecosystem aims to make the built environment more sustainable. Everyone can contribute to climate action by incorporating sustainability thinking into their work.
    Links:
    Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/
    Kiilto: https://www.kiilto.fi/
    #kiilto #climatebusinesscast #circulareconomy #KiiltoClimateJourney #SustainableTransformations #EcoInnovation #ClimateActionLeadership #GreenPartnerships #CarbonNeutralityAchieved #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials #SuperHealthyBuildings #SustainabilityThinking #EcoCollaboration #GreenAchievements #SustainableLeadership #ClimateChangeAction #EcoFriendlySolutions #GreenBusinessStrategy #SustainabilitySuccess #ClimateJourney #EcoInnovations #SustainableFutureAhead

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    • 43 min
    Annie Ryu, Jack & Annie’s - the miracle fruit for health and the planet

    Annie Ryu, Jack & Annie’s - the miracle fruit for health and the planet

    Annie Ryu, CEO of Jack & Annie's, shares insights into her work with jackfruit, highlighting its potential for health and environmental sustainability. Annie discusses managing the jackfruit supply chain, product development, and the challenges of creating a new market. This episode explores trends in the food industry, innovative approaches to combining plant-based and meat products, and strategies for launching new sustainable alternatives to consumer market.
    Join us in this heartfelt discussion on Annie's company mission, emphasizing the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for all.
    In this episode, we discuss: 
    Jackfruit - The Miracle Crop beneficial for human health and the planet  Trends in the food industry Launching new products to the consumer market Maximizing both environmental and social impact in business operationsCombining plant-based and meat products for impact at scale 
    #leadership #climatebusiness #entrepreneurship #technology #greentech #greentransition
    #climatebusinesscast #podcast #climatepodcast #decarbonizing
    #meatalternative #foodindustry #jackfruit #jackandannies #sustainablefood #plantbased

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    • 40 min
    Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen, Hyme - Long Duration Energy Storage

    Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen, Hyme - Long Duration Energy Storage

    Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen is the CEO of Hyme. Hyme’s vision is to make sustainable energy available at all times through large-scale energy storage based on hydroxide salts.
    Join us as Ask articulates a compelling narrative of hope, innovation, and the collective efforts required to reshape our energy infrastructure for a better tomorrow.

    In this episode, we discuss: 
    The importance of energy sector in the transition to sustainable society Large-scale energy storage based on hydroxide saltsBuilding a diverse team of global experts Balancing work and family life in a startup Funding and support for deep tech startups that are working on fundamental shifts in energy infrastructureCall for policy makers to set bold regulations and incentivesCollaboration between startups and universities to drive innovation and applied science with balanced approach to intellectual property ownership Future applications of using high-temperature heat sources for hydrogen production
    #Leadership #EnergyStorage #HeatStorage #p2x #ClimateBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Technology #GreenTech #Decarbonizing #Smartgrid #GreenTransition #ClimateTechScaling #SustainableSolutions #GreenEconomyShift #ClimateActionNow #TeamBuildingInTech #CarbonEmissionsChallenge #PositiveClimateImpact #ClimateIndustryInsights #GreenJobOpportunities #CollaborationInTech #ClimateTechProgress #BuildingASustainableFuture #BusinessForGood #ScalingClimateSolutions #ClimateTechJourney #ClimateIndustryAdvice #ClimateBusinessCast #Podcast #ClimatePodcast

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    • 52 min
    Andreas Saari, Paebbl - Re-storing Captured Carbon in Industrial Material

    Andreas Saari, Paebbl - Re-storing Captured Carbon in Industrial Material

    Andreas Saari, co-founder and co-CEO of Paebbl, discusses the company's mission to scale up carbon capture and utilization technology. Paebbl's innovative process turns captured CO2 into a solid mineral product that can be used in large-volume applications, replacing materials that are heavily emitting. Andreas explains the efficiency and potential of this technology in addressing the global carbon emissions problem. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling up carbon capture, the formation of the Paebbl team, and the company's long-term vision. He reflects on his journey in climate tech and the surprises he has encountered along the way. Andreas discusses the scaling up of climate solutions and the importance of action. He also emphasizes the possibility of doing good through business and the need for sustainable work practices. He provides advice for those interested in working in the climate industry and highlights the importance of positivity and collaboration. 
    In this episode, we discuss:

    Paebbl is scaling up a technology that turns captured CO2 into a solid mineral product, which can be used in large-volume applications to replace heavily emitting materialsThe scale of the carbon emissions problem requires both reducing industrial emissions and removing historical CO2 from the atmosphereThe availability of feedstock minerals and the energy demand for the process are important considerations for scaling up carbon capture and utilizationBuilding a strong team and leveraging expertise from different industries is crucial for the success of a climate tech start-upEngaging with the scientific community and leveraging their knowledge and expertise can accelerate learning and progress in climate techThe transition to a green economy presents opportunities for job creation and the reallocation of skills from traditional industries to climate tech solutions
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    Links:
    Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/
    Paebbl: https://paebbl.com/

    #greentransition  #carboncapture #climatebusiness #climatebusinesscast #CarbonCaptureTech #ClimateTechScaling #SustainableSolutions #CO2Utilization #GreenEconomyShift #ClimateActionNow #TeamBuildingInTech #CarbonEmissionsChallenge #PositiveClimateImpact #MineralProductInnovation #ClimateIndustryInsights #GreenJobOpportunities #CollaborationInTech #FeedstockMinerals #ClimateTechProgress #BuildingASustainableFuture #BusinessForGood #ScalingClimateSolutions #ClimateTechJourney #ClimateIndustryAdvice

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    • 51 min

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