Sustainability 101 Podcast

Don't miss out on the Early Bird 10% discount! The Bootcamp will have equal value and equal opportunities for every single participant. The registrations are open till 1st September, but we have limited seats so hurry up! Want to know more about the bootcamp? You can download the guidebook and check out the FAQ on https://lnkd.in/dCxatD_y Link to the Registration Forms: For Students: https://lnkd.in/df-Xp58a For Professionals: https://lnkd.in/d-ANj3pT Transcript: Hello, you wonderful people welcome back to the sustainability 101 podcast. I'm back with one amazing announcement. As you all know ESG is gaining prominence in the corporate agenda, with regulators pulling the strings to companies leveraging it for strategic reasons. Naturally, the demand for ESG professionals has skyrocketed over the past few years. But unfortunately, our mainstream education is unable to keep pace with these developments. Did you know a 468% increase in the demand for ESG professionals in the last 3 years? Imagine the scope of not only growing a career in this booming, dynamic industry but also making a mark by contributing to #ClimateAction! The most significant growth in this ESG sector was seen from April 2021 to April 2022, and without a doubt, the demand is just going to get higher! But the truth is, our educational system still does not have the right guidance or understanding of the ground reality to prepare students and professionals to make the best of this massive opportunity. I could not just sit and wait for the system to change, so my colleague Riya and I have created a course as dynamic as the ESG field itself! Taught by 8 leading experts, the 360° approach goes beyond the classroom to help participants get first-hand experiences, have one-on-one discussions with industry experts, and build an invaluable network that will help you long after the program ends. Talk show on ESG coming soon.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Our guest today is Qayyum Rajan, the CEO of ESG Analytics. It is a startup that focuses on applying AI to the environmental, social and governance industry. Qayyum is a recent recipient of the top ‘30 under 30’ award in British Columbia. ESG Analytics is an AI-powered data, research and analytics for ESG analysis. They provide real-time data to provide more timely and relevant insights in an opaque industry. Visit their website to know more: www.esganalytics.io You can listen to the podcast on all Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Gaana, JioSaavn & Youtube. Also, follow Sustainability 101 Podcast on Social Media for more updates on podcasts, blogs and newsletters. Respective links can be accessed here: https://linktr.ee/sustainability101podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

You can use Code "101LG20". Any order with this code will come with a flat 20% discount. Website:  https://thelittlegiant.business.site/ Our guest for today is someone who transitioned from a flourishing career in the Corporate to growing and marketing ‘Micro Greens’, the powerhouse of nutrition and taste. Anuj Malhotra is the founder of ‘LittleGIANT’, a venture that grows Micro Greens - the modern superfoods, fortified with minerals, antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. They are different because the micronutrient content in microgreens is 40 times higher than their full-grown leaves. Anuj is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Xavier’s School of Management. He has more than 15 years of corporate experience in Sales and Marketing. He has worked with Godrej Soaps, ICICI Bank, Citibank and Edelweiss before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. A Mumbai-based specialized microgreens startup, Little GIANT has drawn its inspiration from global trends that showed a very pronounced usage of Microgreens by households as well as hotels. They found that in India its usage was and still is limited to high-end restaurants, mainly as garnish. Identifying the opportunity in the country, LittleGIANT started mainly as a B2B business focused on the hotel industry. It has constantly innovated with sustainable design & farming systems along with delivery methods to boost healthy eating through simple and sustainable living. Later with onset of COVID-19 and the lockdown that followed, the expanded to B2C model LittleGIANT was able to bring innovations in customer acquisition and a B2B to B2C shift that includes delivery of home kits, subscription models for home-delivered and retail ready, curated, healthy “super salads”. Today, LittleGIANT is present across all locations in India and has multiple product ranges and varieties like edible flowers, Microgreens and exotic vegetables, fruits, herbs and berries. The number of varieties ranges over 400 as of today. You can listen to the podcast on all Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Gaana, JioSaavn & Youtube. Also, follow Sustainability 101 Podcast on Social Media for more updates on podcasts, blogs and newsletters. Respective links can be accessed here: https://linktr.ee/sustainability101podcasts To know more about Sustainability 101 Podcast: https://www.sustainability101podcasts.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Aspiring to become an entrepreneur since childhood, Neerja pursued her education in Fashion Technology. Going forward, she developed a passion for sustainable fashion. She gradually became aware of her responsibility to take care of the environment. Due to the pandemic, she had to return to my hometown, Madurai. That is when she realized that this was the right time to start her own venture and went ahead to create Natura Hygiene Products. Biobud’s mission is to promote eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products among young women and children. Their products range include cotton herbal sanitary pads and plastic-free menstrual cups. They have a customer base of 300 across India and have shipped to more than 250+ pin codes. The venture was Featured in Times of India, Dinamalar as it merges sustainability and menstrual products. This Diwali gets an additional Use code BBC101 to get 10% off on each purchase of Menstrual cups. The offer lasts till October 15, 2021 Website:  biobudcare.com Biobud Facebook https://m.facebook.com/Biobudcare Biobud Instagram https://instagram.com/biobud_care?igshid=wclkuo1zi7vl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Modern Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.  In this episode, we have such a passionate Environmental Engineering Hardik Siroha who talks about how engineering tools can dramatically help to mitigate climate change and the vital role SPCB's and CPCB's play in it.  Guys, today's guest is a young environmental engineer, who works in the Haryana state PCB. He is very passionate about pollution control and climate change. He works closely with the district administration to coordinate various pollution control programmes. We love A person who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. Let’s welcome Hardik Siroha! Tune in to listen to this insightful episode right now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Joining us today are two energetic and passionate individuals - Vaibhav and Shivang - who study at the University of Delhi and are here from Enactus Sri Aurobindo College(Evening). They are here to celebrate World Ozone Day 2021. This podcast marks the successful and impactful completion of Enactus' Ozone Week celebrations. Enactus S.A.C.E is the college chapter of Enactus, a global student-run NPO operating in 36 countries. They have a head for business and a heart for the world. They aim to drive meaningful change in society by fostering social entrepreneurship to create a better, happier, and more sustainable future, starting from the grassroot level. Happy listening! Join their initiative:  Instagram https://instagram.com/enactussace?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/enactussace/ Website https://www.aurobindoe.du.ac.in/student-societies/enactus/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

She is an entrepreneur having over 13 years of experience in the financial sector who has a strong sense of purposeful living and environmental consciousness. These morals led her to find an organic, ethical, and carbon-neutral business.  Greendigo is an organic, ethical, and sustainable apparel, accessories, and home furnishing brand created to protect our planet and people. All products are certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The GOTS certificate guarantees that a product is completely organic, right from sowing and harvesting of raw materials, to the full finish of the product. Apart from running their own brand, they also undertake custom manufacturing for other brands and businesses. With their technical expertise and transparent supply chain, they manage end-to-end production of apparel, bed and bath linen as well as organic cotton accessories. Let's welcome Barkha Bhatnagar Das, co-founder of Greeindigo which is a Mumbai-based kid's clothing brand with its ethos rooted in a sustainable approach. Here is a 10% off code for our listeners. Discount Link: https://greendigo.com/discount/Greendigo10 Use code GREENDIGO10 to get a 10% off all products on www.greendigo.com Minimum purchase of ₹500.00 One use per customer Active from today until 30th Nov 2021 Questions: From working in the financial sector for over 13 years to starting an organic clothing brand, Greendigo. How did it all happen? Was this transition smooth? Did you get support from your family and colleagues? How do you make sure that the cotton Greendigo uses is organically made and ethically sourced? Also, how could the textile industry play its part in ensuring its operations are greener & more planet-friendly? Besides, how did Greendigo work towards achieving the goal of carbon neutrality? Many people don’t care if the cotton material they use is organic or not. Why do you think is it important to go the organic way not just in foods but also in clothing? You can listen to our podcast on our Website https://www.sustainability101podcasts.com/ and find us on LinkTree https://linktr.ee/sustainability101podcasts  ✨✨✨Thank you so much for supporting us. ✨✨✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

We have another amazing guest on a show. A born entrepreneur, and someone you guys should definitely hear about. With a love for video games and an eye for business, he’s been hatching ideas since the 11th grade. Having worked in several start-ups like Gyamanite and DigiHealth since he graduated in 2019, he’s made a huge impact in the last two years. His company Pyse is dedicated to helping investors invest in clean and green assets. This platform has helped make sustainability accessible to everyone - with affordable investments as low as 5000 rupees. We love Pyse and what it’s doing for sustainable companies, and we can't wait to hear more about it! Pyse is also creating an open space carbon audit, which we are really looking forward to seeing. So let’s introduce the man behind the magic - Kaustabh Padakanaya! Questions: 1) Talk about an entrepreneurial spirit! What drove you to entrepreneurship so early? 2) What is green investing? How is Pyse working in this field & what is its business model? How do you guys differentiate yourself from the rest of the industry players? 3) What are the benefits of investing in green assets as compared to traditional investment options? 4) What do investors look for in a sustainable company? 5) Can you mention some of the key takeaways that you learned over all the years of working in social impact start-ups? What are your plans and goals for the future? Any new businesses coming up? 6) What is the one piece of advice in a sentence which you can give to the eco-entrepreneurs of our generation? You can listen to our podcast on our Website and find us on LinkTree. ✨✨✨Thank you so much for supporting us. ✨✨✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

We finally have another podcaster on our show - Punit Gandhi! Another engineer turned into sustainability professional. He has a bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering and chose to do Sustainability Energy Technology for his master’s. A very interesting change! Later, he was the renewable energy consultant at Auroville Consultancy. He was a solar technician at Sunlit Future, he was the Managing authority at Innovation and Energy, Caravane Earth in Qatar. Now, he is a Senior Associate at Climate Centre for Cities and co-founder of Orgro Pvt. Ltd. He also had a fellowship at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and assisted in the Smart Cities Mission. That’s some journey right! You can listen to his podcast Understanding of future  https://www.punitgandhi.com/ QUESTIONS we ask: What made you switch your graduate degree? Any incident that you remember that triggered this? You have worked with the smart cities initiative. So, what is a smart city for you? How are you helping towards the cause? you seem to be a born hustler, and we love that. We also love your website, punitgandhi.com. It really paints a picture of who you are and what you’re doing! So, what are your current and upcoming projects we don't know about? You also run a podcast “Understanding the future”. We love it guys, you should check it out! you’ll get a good overview of the technicalities of the sustainability field. How did you start? and how is the response? What keeps you going? We are asking you this since you’re all about side gigs. You have multiple courses and certifications...you constantly keep learning and upgrading...how do you maintain doing that? FUN Games - Never have I ever Mind Openers Do you have any role models? Especially someone who has been a motivation for you to be in the sustainable field? If you could go back 10 years from now, What advice would you give your younger self?  You can listen to our podcast on our Website and find us on LinkTree. ✨✨✨Thank you so much for supporting us. ✨✨✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Our today's guest is super cool. She was born in Silicon Valley and is currently getting an MBA from Santa Clara University. She's here to talk about Power Knot, a company in California that manufactures biodigesters. Biodigesters divert food from landfills and convert it into grey water that can safely return to the environment. Greywater is all the streams of water from households or offices except wastewater if you don't know. This greywater once commercially treated can go back to the environment! Their digesters can process 20kg-1000kg of food waste in corporate and military settings. We've spoken before about how important food waste is to sustainability earlier in the podcast, so you'd know how absolutely amazing that is. If that's not cool enough already, they've reduced 6300 tonnes of organic waste from the landfill in 2020! Power Knot now has offices in the US, UK, UAE and Australia. We hope they come to India soon. It's companies like Power Knot that make a big difference in the amount of waste created commercially, and we're so happy to have their Marketing Manager on our podcast to tell us more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Rana Pujari is super spontaneous and passionate. He’s worked in environmental policy-making for many years.  He has a master’s degree in Forest Management from IIFM India and has worked in Kolkata, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. He even recently completed a PG Diploma in Environmental law and policy from National Law University Delhi. He’s published a large number of case studies and blogs over the last few years, and conducted a climate change trend analysis of all districts in MP for the last 100 years! He currently works as a Program Officer for South Asia at The Climate Group, where he is supporting the cause of subnational change by publishing their stories.  Rana has been selected to be among one of the 80 global participants to join the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition in March 2022. In this 12 day voyage, he will be with one of the greatest living explorers Sir Robert Swan to learn more on climate leadership and training and creating meaningful impacts in the community after his return.  He calls for your support and to contribute to his cause follow his Fundraiser link- https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/2041-climateforce-antarctic-expedition. Questions- Rana, the amount of things you've done is really fantastic. We see that you started your education in engineering, what made you make the switch to sustainability? Do you think your base in tech has helped you advance through your career? You worked for the Department of Environment in Madhya Pradesh - that's really great! Are there any projects you pursued there that you would like to do on a nationwide scale? With the knowledge of sustainability you have, any advice you would like to give to people pursuing this career? What is the most interesting thing you discovered while working in this field? We would like to congratulate you on getting selected to be one of the 80 global participants for the Antarctic Expedition in November this year. What an amazing achievement, right? Could you outline this process for us? Also, just because we have to know - Since you’re a huge fan of old Bollywood and ghazals, could you tell our listeners some of your favorite artists? Do you have any role models? Especially someone who has been a motivation for you to be in the sustainable field? If you could go back 10 years from now, What advice would you give your younger self? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

We’re here to make your sustainability journey a bit more exciting and doable! Because sustainability isn’t all metal straws and measuring your carbon footprint. It’s a fun and ever evolving way of life - that you can be a part of! Well, today’s guest is just like us. She’s here to advocate Environmental change, and we’re here for it.  During her studies, she worked on a zero-emissions project in jail in Varodhara. She has a Masters’s Degree from University College Dublin, and she’s currently working as a writer at the International Council for Circular Economy. If you're not impressed already, which we definitely are, she has been selected for an internship at the Action for climate empowerment at the UNFCCC! Questions: you worked on a zero-emissions project in jail in Vadodara. We'd love to hear more about this! Since many of our listeners are students, what advice do you have for students in India to establish waste management systems in Indian institutes? I have a question for you that might help people aiming to boost their career with a UNFCCC internship just like you. So, What would you say are the ideal qualities in a potential UNFCCC internship candidate? What was your experience like while applying? Any plans or goals for the future? How can we and our audience participate in making those happen? They say internships are a great way to learn if you are new in the industry. All of us have done them, some of us are currently involved with amazing internships already.  What is the most valuable thing you learned in your various internships? Games: #two truths and one lie.  #Never have I ever Do you have any role models? Especially someone who has been a motivation for you to be in the sustainable field? If you could go back 10 years from now, What advice would you give your younger self?   Make sure you check out our all episode here. and Check out our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

We’re so excited to announce that Chaitsi Ahuja, Founder and CEO of Brown Living is here with us today! Brown Living is India’s first Plastic and Chemical Free Marketplace! It should be your go-to place if you want to live sustainably in India - they have absolutely everything, from coffee to fashion. I highly recommend you all to go and check it out because I was astonished and amazed at the variety of products she offers on her website https://brownliving.in/ Use code ACTRESPONSIBLE to get 10% off on all purchases above 500 at https://brownliving.in/   One use per customer, Active from today until 31 May Don't forget to check out our brand new website https://www.sustainability101podcasts.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

She completed her bachelor's in Environmental Sciences from USC and is currently doing a master's degree there. Having worked as an intern at multiple internships, Farah is highly skilled in operation, sustainability analysis, content writing and holds a plethora of knowledge about the environment as a whole. She studies complex environmental issues focusing on climate change and she has been a competitive swimmer for more than 15 years! Because of her incredible academic and industrial experience she has also been selected for the Climate Force Antarctic Expedition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

We have another such individual who has achieved quite a tremendous amount of success for his age.  He is the Co-founder and Director of RecycleX. This company recycles and makes sustainable and innovative ideas for construction purposes. He has received the Best Sustainable Environmental Award at the American Society of Civil Engineers, USA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Bhushan Patil is one of the best inspirational youth we have amongst us. He is a mechanical engineer turned into a creative and practical environmentalist. Even at this young age, you can get a glimpse of his visionary leadership in the domain of sustainability and inclusive development. He is passionate about circular economy and low-carbon development and wants to utilize his management skills to create a difference at the last mile. Listen to our podcast where we unravel the mindset behind a motivating journey! You can find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhushan-patil94/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Amne tamari jode aa share karvama khub anand aavi rahyo che k Sustainability 101 no podcast Gujarati ma aavi rahyo che. (Translate in English- We are very happy to share with you that the Sustainability 101 podcast is coming out in Gujarati.)  Kem Cho? A little surprised for you'll.. Are you ready? Well, we are extremely happy to share the wonderful news with you all that is from now onwards you can access our podcasts in the Gujarati language also. There are many people facing issues as they understand their native language so we decided why not bring it on in the Gujarati version too.  We are collaborating with Gracehut Foundation based in Ahmedabad which works for the betterment of various issues ranging from poverty to educating children. Sustainability101 Podcast and Gracehut foundation have collaborated to aware local people about Climate change and its impact in the Gujarati language. Tap on the link below to listen to our latest podcast in the Gujarati version. Hosts: Divyang Chaudhary and Shubhraa Chaudhari  Editor in chief: Pratiksha More You can listen to the podcast on all Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Gaana, JioSaavn & Youtube. Also, follow the Sustainability 101 Podcast on Social Media for more updates on podcasts and blogs.  Respective links can be accessed here: Website and find us on LinkTree. ✨✨✨Thank you so much for supporting us. ✨✨✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, half of its potential. Globally, 750 million women and girls were married before the age of 18. In 18 countries husband's can legally prevent their wives from working and there are many similar statistics which demonstrates the injustice towards women. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. Society still values women as wives and mothers first, and towards the end of the list as economic powerhouses. Tune in to this episode to understand why we need to take both men and women on this path to achieve Equality and Gender Neutrality.💚 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

The Fashion Industry is the second most polluting industry in the world right now!  The fashion industry is a  $2.4 trillion-dollar industry that employs approximately 60 million people worldwide—most of them women—and the scale of the industry is only expected to grow over the coming years. Here Pratik and Pratiksha talk about how sustainable fashion can benefit our earth. The methods to adopts a zero-waste life are also discussed in a brief manner. Tune into this amazing episode because as Nelson Mandela said "We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hand to make a difference” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support

Pratik and Pratiksha are back with another amazing episode. 'This is such a waste of time' or ‘This food is now a waste’. We use these phrases in our daily life, without giving any thought. Why do we call anything that’s not useful waste? What is Waste? Let us get into this one hell of a topic and let's make people think sustainable and act responsibly with this podcast. We discuss our current projects, about food packaging waste, plastic pollution, types of waste and a few important ideas which will surely give you a different perspective about WASTE." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainability101podcasts/support