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ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Amanda Hsieh and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities of the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.
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The Negative Impacts of Greenhushing on Advancing ESG | ESG Decoded Podcast #142
Join host Amanda Hsieh and Caroline Kelleher, Senior Associate of Sustainability, Policy & Advisory, to discuss the concept of "greenhushing."
You may have heard of greenwashing, but there's a newer term you need to know. Greenhushing is when companies actually take significant actions to help the environment, but then under-communicate or downplay those efforts. They stay quiet about the positive things they're doing.
How does this hurt the overall fight against climate change?
Be sure to stay engaged until the end, as hosts Amanda Hsieh and Erika Schiller announce Kaitlyn Allen's career transition to focus on her sustainable fashion start-up, MendIt. MendIt tackles textile waste with an easy to use app that connects users with professionals specializing in mending and repairing clothing.
The ESG Decoded team and listeners will miss Kaitlyn dearly. We look forward to following her continued success and contributions to sustainability through MendIt.
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Episode Resource Links:
ClimeCo’s latest blog: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/greenhushing-when-companies-stay-silent-on-sustainability/ -
The Role of Blue Carbon in Climate Change Mitigation | ESG Decoded Podcast #141
Join host Erika Schiller as she welcomes David Chen and Emily Romano, Senior Managers of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) at ClimeCo, to discuss the crucial role of blue carbon in combating climate change.
In this episode, you will learn how blue carbon habitats (mangroves, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass meadows) stabilize coastlines, prevent erosion, and support local economies through food sources and eco-tourism. Also explained is how these ecosystems are significantly more effective than forests in mitigating climate change. How does ClimeCo support mangrove reforestation in Indonesia and the Philippines? Listen here to find out!
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Episode Resource Links:
Learn About ClimeCo’s Mangrove Reforestation Efforts: https://www.climeco.com/newsroom/climeco-partners-with-yakopi-and-pur-projet-for-mangrove-reforestation-project-in-indonesia-bolstering-the-ecology-and-economy-of-the-region/ -
Navigating the European Union Carbon Removal Frameworks | ESG Decoded Podcast #140
In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Wolfgang Brückner, Managing Director of First Climate, a company headquartered in Germany and Switzerland, dedicated to helping European businesses achieve their climate targets and meet compliance obligations.
Listen as they explore the European Union's Carbon Removal Certification Framework and its connection with the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This framework is an exciting development that offers definitions and guidance for companies that aim to achieve net-zero. Wolfgang also clarifies how carbon removal initiatives can make a unique impact in the EU, especially given the region’s current economic downturn and the layers of bureaucracy.
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Episode Resource Links:
European Union Carbon Removal Framework: https://go.climeco.com/EU-Carbon-Removals
Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS): https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets_en
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en -
Sustainability Strategies for Small & Midsized Businesses | ESG Decoded Podcast #139
May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the 33 million small businesses in the U.S. that collectively employ over 61 million people. In honor of this month, host Amanda Hsieh welcomes Anna O'Brien, ClimeCo's Small Business Program Manager.
This episode highlights the sustainability challenges and opportunities small businesses face. Amanda and Anna discuss the motivations for small businesses to implement sustainable practices and provide actionable advice for small business owners who want to make a positive impact.
Additionally, the episode highlights ClimeCo's EcoCommitted Partner Program, which provides cost-effective sustainability strategies for small to midsize businesses, helping them minimize their environmental footprint and showcase their leadership in sustainability.
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Episode Resource Links:
Learn About ClimeCo's EcoCommitted Partner Program: https://shop.climeco.com/offset/ecocommitted-partner-program/ -
Insights on Decarb Connect NA 2024 & Decarbonization Grants | ESG Decoded Podcast #138
In this episode, host Kaitlyn Allen welcomes Bill Flederbach, ClimeCo’s President and CEO. Their conversation focuses on Decarb Connect North America, a premier conference on industrial decarbonization held in Houston, Texas, March 26-28, 2024. During the event, Bill facilitated and spoke on a panel about how decarbonization grants are allocated.
Coincidentally, on March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the grant of 6.1 billion to the Industrial Demonstrations Program under the Inflation Reduction Act to support the advancement of transformational technologies necessary to decarbonize the U.S. industrial sector.
Listen as Kaitlyn and Bill discuss key takeaways from Decarb Connect. Bill also shares his perspectives on the challenges related to this type of grant funding throughout the stages of business growth. In tandem, he provides corresponding solutions as companies continue to look for ways to scale up in this space to deliver innovations.
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Episode Resource Links:
Decarb Connect North America Website: https://decarbconnectnorthamerica.com/
ClimeCo’s 5 Key Takeaways from Decarb Connect 2024: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/5-key-takeaways-from-decarb-connect-2024/ U.S. Department of Energy Grant Announcement: https://www.energy.gov/oced/industrial-demonstrations-program-0
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About ESG Decoded
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen, Amanda Hsieh, and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.
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About ClimeCo
ClimeCo is a global sustainability company with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs.
Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
ClimeCo | Resource Links
Site: https://climeco.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/
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Is There a Pause in Climate Action? Insights from NACW 2024 | ESG Decoded Podcast #137
In this episode, hosts Kaitlyn Allen and Erika Schiller join forces to bring our audience insights from the recent North American Carbon World (NACW) conference in San Francisco, California. For 21 years, NACW has been North America’s premier event for learning, collaborating, and networking on carbon markets and climate policy.
Listen as Erika recaps key messages from the event. They address why there is a sense that climate action has taken a pause and the confusion that seems to loom around carbon-related issues. Erika offers pragmatic suggestions for companies to navigate the uncertainties of the carbon markets. She reminds us that transparency is critical and climate science is always evolving.
They also urge companies with 2030 climate goals to maintain momentum, emphasizing the necessity of continued action and funding to achieve these targets. The hosts suggest several short-term tactics to meet these objectives, including:
Purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
Installing renewable energy infrastructure through the purchase of high-quality, verified carbon offsets
In case you were left hanging–despite having to run at top speed through New York City, they made it to the train on time with two minutes to spare!
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Episode Resource Links
Key Acronyms Mentioned: Integrity Council Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), Core Carbon Principals (CCP), Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
NACW Website: https://www.nacwconference.com/
Paris Agreement Article 6: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/article-64-mechanism
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About ESG Decoded
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen, Amanda Hsieh, and Erika Schiller for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.
ESG Decoded | Resource Links
Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/
Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts
Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify
YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/
X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecoded
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded
About ClimeCo
ClimeCo is a global sustainability company with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs.
Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
ClimeCo | Resource Links
Site: https://climeco.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/
X: https://twitt