Sustainable Ambassador Podcast

In this Sustainable Ambassador Podcast episode, we chat with Paul Shapiro on the transformative power of plant-based products in replacing animal proteins, and the key lessons he has taken away from from recent market shifts in the plant-based sector. Lessons that should be a goldmine for anyone developing a 'sustainable' product or brand.About PaulPaul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books in 2018, with an updated paperback edition forthcoming in April 2024). He's also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker (2023 talk here!), the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. In 2023, he was named as a Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal.The company Paul co-founded and runs, The Better Meat Co., uses fermentation to turn microbes into meat within hours, creating a far more sustainable and humane method of satisfying our “meat tooth” than raising and slaughtering animals for food. Follow PaulWebsite: https://www.paul-shapiro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-shapiro-6a9aa282/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulHShapiroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulshapiro/About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...WeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassadors Podcast, I speak with my former student Talha Khan about his decision to leave McKinsey to become the Executive Director of Pakistan Environment Trust (PET).It is a conversation that starts with Talha speaking about Pakistan's challenges and the opportunity he saw to return "home" and lead the Trust.From there, we spoke in depth about the position of Executive Director and how the role itself has changed as the organization has grown.Towards the end of the conversation, Tahla reflects on the decision, offers up some thoughts about his future, and provides great advice to those considering a similar transition.About TalhaTalha Khan is the Executive Director at Pakistan Environment Trust. Talha came to Pakistan Environment Trust from McKinsey & Company with 14 plus years of experience in advising public institutions and private sector companies to help them address organizational issues using data and advanced analytics. His previous role entailed leading strategy and transformation projects with clients, as well as spearheading McKinsey initiatives to develop cutting-edge client offerings to drive upscale transformations. Follow TalhaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktalhaAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Professor Björn-Ola Linnér challenges of creating tangibility around environmental issues, the need to change rules and societal norms, and the role of academia in driving impactful change. Through our time we dive deep into the complexities of societal transformations, governance frameworks, and the need for actionable options to empower stakeholders, but end with a great discussion about the passion and capacity of his current "millennial" PhDs.PhDs whom he sees as far more equipped than he was, and are driven towards answering questions that are far more tangible.. and actionable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Salisa Traipipitsiriwat about her work as Senior Campaigner to rid the ocean of plastic waste, and the early lessons she has learned in campaigning, managing teams, and the importance of being aligned with the organization's mission.Lessons that will serve her well throughout her career, and one's we hope will help you as well!Timestamps:00:14 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast00:55 - Salisa Introduction01:25 - Mission to Solve Plastic Waste02:10 - Plastic Waste in Thailand03:00 - Figuring Out Passion & Finding Path to Mission04:20 - Opening Doors into Sector05:15 - Importance of Internships06:25 - Working in Non-Profit Sector07:30 - Realities of Working in Non-Profits09:10 - The Work of a Campaigner10:30 - Campaign Tactics & Being Heard11:10 - Early Lessons in Campaigning12:20 - Practical Tools Developed Through First Job13:00 - Overcoming Being Seen as "Too Young"13:55 - Knowing Your Audience and Preparing for Meetings15:15 - The Importance of Passion16:00 - Next Steps (in Career)17:00 - Advice to Students & Aspiring ProfessionalsAbout SalisaSalisa is a Senior Campaigner/SEA Plastics Project Manager at Environmental Justice Foundation. Her work involves inspiring decision makers to act for the benefit of people and planet and to ensure that the voices of environmental defenders on the ground are heard and added to the decision making to end plastic pollution. The Net Free Seas project aims to provide participating communities a secondary source of income that can provide tangible financial benefits for the collection and selling of discarded fishing nets as well as prevent end-of-life fishing nets from entering oceans and damaging precious marine ecosystems.Follow SalisaEnvironmental Justice Foundation: https://ejfoundation.org/Net Free Seas Project: https://ejfoundation.org/films/net-free-seasYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCymOLQE4_vBQBzUKXTBfYwQ LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/salisa-traipipitsiriwat-07b013a3About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador podcast, we speak with Nick Oldridge, about his work at the Climate Science Breakthrough to partner comedians and climate scientists in the hope that through the use of humor and hope a great level of engagement on the issues of climate change can be achieved.It's an incredible conversation with a "regular dude" who saw the need for a shift in how we engage on this topic, and through our conversation we dive into the details about this incredible platform.LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eTyAfaKphSdyiSNZFcKSmApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/sustainable-ambassador-podcast/id1705344128Amazon:acast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-ambassador-podcastABOUT NICKThe project was co-founded and part funded by Nick Oldridge. Nick works in the field of ethical insurance and is also a long-time climate campaigner and Zero Hour ambassador. Nick’s long-term ambition is to improve the links between the public and established climate science. By increasing the number of people who understand the true nature of the crisis, Nick hopes to help drive a societal shift that will result in more rapid climate action. FOLLOW NICK:Website: https://www.climatesciencebreakthrough.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-oldridge-b7a36421About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collective-responsibilityWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-ambassador-podcastContact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with the inspiring Isabel Andam, a passionate climate activist from Ghana, about her journey towards becoming a prominent youth activist in the fight against climate change.It is an incredible conversation that starts with her journey to becoming an activist, the role she sees for youth activists, and the early skills, tools, and lessons she is gaining through this work that will support the development of her future career.A career she expects will result in the delivery of real solutions to the problems she sees in the world.About Isabel:Isabel Andam is a passionate climate advocate and a firm believer in sustainable living who aspires to make a meaningful impact in the fields of climate action and youth empowerment. She has not only demonstrated her dedication through her education and experiences but also through her prestigious role as the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow for Ghana in the year 2022/2023. During her required National Service in Ghana with the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Unit, she began her journey into the world of climate change. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in climate policy and deep insights into the intricate workings of environmental protection.As the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow, Isabel has had the opportunity to participate in negotiations at COP27, where she focused on the critical issue of Loss and Damage. This experience empowered her to speak up about the tangible impacts of climate change on her generation.Currently, Isabel serves as a volunteer at the Strategic Youth Network for Development, she is actively working to inspire and engage young people to take an active interest in climate change and sustainable practices. While her advocacy for climate action is still taking root, she aspires to collaborate with local NGOs and government agencies in the future, aiming to provide essential support and opportunities for street children, advocate for their rights, and work towards long-term solutions to this pressing social issue.Follow Isabel :Twitter: twitter.com/isa_andamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089965231510Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andam_isabelAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I speak with Joshua Amponsem and Nathaniel Matthews about their work to drive conversations, partnerships, and programs that drive climate resilience and adaption through their community partners.Driven by their work supporting local communities, and recognizing that many of these areas are already experiencing the impact of climate change, their work is centered around building community-led partnership models, and through our conversation we speak about the challenges they see, shifting conversations toward resilience, and building partnerships.This is an excellent conversation that identifies a number of barriers but speaks to the power of communities, trusts, and great partnerships to deliver solutions.LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eTyAfaKphSdyiSNZFcKSmApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/sustainable-ambassador-podcast/id1705344128Amazon:acast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-ambassador-podcastABOUT JOSHUAJoshua Amponsem is a Ghanaian climate activist with extensive experience in Climate Action, Disaster Risk, and Resilience Building. He founded the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) where he championed the establishment of Youth Climate Councils across the Global South and initiated locally-led projects like the Water for Adaptation and Sustainable Communities Project in sub-Saharan Africa, creating jobs for over 100 people. He is a member of the Vision Council for TED Countdown, Advisory Group member of the Urban Movement Innovation Fund, and served as a Co-Chair on Equity, Fairshare and Justice for the Race to Zero Expert Peer-Review Group. FOLLOW JOSHUATwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AmponsemJoshuaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/amponsemLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amponsemInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/amponsemjoshuaWebsite: http://www.greenafricayouth.com/ABOUT NATHANIELNathanial Matthews is Chief Executive Officer at the Global Resilience Partnership, a group of over 80 diverse organisations advancing resilience through identifying and scaling on-the-ground innovation, generating and sharing knowledge, and shaping policy. Nate has broad expertise in climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience, risk, biodiversity, innovation, and international development. His expertise is built on 20+ years of experience working with the private sector, multilateral organisations, governments, and NGOs, and a track record of successfully fundraising for and overseeing complex, transformative global programs across more than 50 countries. FOLLOW NATHANIELLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanial-matthewsTwitter: https://twitter.com/Nate_Matthews_Website: https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.orgAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collective-responsibilityWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-ambassador-podcastContact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador podcast, we speak with climate justice advocate Mitzi Jonelle Tan about the work she is doing to build a nationwide alliance of youth organizations, individuals, and student councils to advocate for immediate global climate action. At YACAP, Mitzi plays a crucial role in advocating for environmental justice, and through our conversation we speak about how and why the climate crisis is tangible to her, the work of building a youth movement, the role of passion in her work, and the lessons she has learned through this process that she will carry forward throughout her career.About MitziMitzi Jonelle Tan is a full-time climate justice activist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. She is the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Fridays For Future (FFF) of the Philippines. She is also an organizer with FFF International and FFF MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas) making sure that voices from the Global South are heard, amplified, and given space. A strong voice on anti-imperialism, anti-colonization, and the intersectionality of the climate crisis, she is committed to changing the system and building a world that prioritizes people and planet, not profit, through collective action.Follow Mitzi:Twitter: http://twitter.com/mitzijonelleInstagram: http://instagram.com/mitzijonelleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitzijonelleAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Jeannie-Renne Malone, about her career path to becoming the Vice President for Global Sustainability at VF Corp, the power of corporations to deliver solutions, and the organizational mindset and structure that best support those efforts.About JeannieJeannie leads global sustainability at VF Corporation, overseeing all aspects of VF’s sustainability strategy across its brands, operations, supply chain, materials, and products. Ms. Renné-Malone has extensive experience in the development and implementation of sustainability goals and strategies, stakeholder engagement, and tracking and reporting of sustainability/ESG results. At VF, she has led various strategic initiatives, including the development of VF’s Science-Based Targets roadmap and its Green Bond Framework, which resulted in the first green bond issuance in the apparel and footwear industry. Under her leadership, VF has integrated circular design, sustainable materials and innovation across its portfolio of brands from farm to cradle, reducing energy, waste, carbon emissions and water usage, encouraging regenerative farming practices and embedding renewable energy and sustainability priorities across its operations and supply chain. Renné-Malone has an MA in International Finance and Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, a BA in Spanish from the University of Washington, and holds several sustainability credentials and certifications.Follow Jeannie:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeannierennemalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeannieRMalone About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through this week's episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Tom Hall, the Head of Social Impact at UBS, about his insights and experience working to leverage philanthropic capital to deliver impact.Most recently, he and his team launched The UBS Accelerate Collective, a three-year program that harnesses the tools of social finance to bring in much-needed funding to improve health and education outcomes for children living in vulnerable communities in the world.It's an incredible program that seeks to maximize impact through collective philanthropy, and through our conversation, we speak to the structure of the platform, early lessons, and the potential it offers to bring a higher level of scale to impact along with financial returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Curtis Baker about finding his mission as the Asia Pacific Lead for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at DOW.About CurtisCurtis Baker is the Asia Pacific Regional Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) and Employee Experience (EX) Lead. In this combined role, Curtis is responsible for driving and implementing the Inclusion & Diversity + Employee Experience strategy and providing expertise, consultation and support to business, functional, and ERG leaders and EX change champions in the region. He drives the Social component of Dow’s ESG strategy and growth into the region and amplifies globally the voice from Asia Pacific.Collaborating with the businesses and functions on inclusion and employee experience interventions that lead to measurable results and long-term sustainable culture change, he also manages relationship support for I&D + EX partnerships and represent Dow externally consistent with the region’s outreach and thought leadership initiatives.He holds a B.A. in Public Relations and a DEI for HR certification from Cornell University. Externally, he is an advisor for IPWS (International Profressional Women’s Society-SH), Out & Equal APAC Council and. He previously lead DEI for The Walt Disney Company China prior to joining Dow. Follow CurtisLinkedIn: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtislbaker155About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode of the Sustainability Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Elin Bergman, COO of Cradlenet, about the work she is doing to drive awareness of the circular economy and help leaders overcome nine key barriers to this transition.It is a position she came into after building a successful "corporate" career, and realizing that she wanted to use her tools to "save the world".In the years since, she has worked with stakeholders to better communicate the economics and science of circularity, and overcome the nine transitional barriers.At the end of our conversation, we speak to the HUGE need for young professionals, and the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in the space.Timestamps:00:15 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast00:55 - Elin Bergman Introduction01:15 - Introduction to Circular Economy01:55 - Moving from a Corporate Career into Circularity02:45 - Transferring Skills from Corporate03:55 - Leading Stakeholders - What Catalyzes Them05:20 - The Business Case (and Models) for Circularity06:25 - Barriers to Implementation07:35 - Corporate Stakeholders (Leaders vs Laggers) 08:45 - The 13 Rs of Circularity10:00 - Managing Expectations and Implementing Solutions11:05 - Empowering the Next Generation12:35 - Regulations & Regulators13:55 - Advice to Aspiring Circularity ProfessionalsAbout Elin:Elin Bergman is known for being the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden. She is one of the co-founders of the Nordic Circular Hotspot, and currently serves as the COO and spokesperson of the Swedish circular economy network Cradlenet. For many years she worked as WWF Sweden’s circular economy expert, where she developed the international circular economy network Baltic Stewardship Initiative, to enable the recirculation of nutrients in the Baltic Sea region in the agri-food sector. She has previous experience as Marketing and Communications Manager at the sustainability consultancies Tricorona and Respect in Stockholm.Follow Elin:Webpage - http://www.cradlenet.se/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinbergman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cradlenetAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Peter Andre about his recent research showing 69% of the global population expresses a willingness to contribute 1% of their personal income, 86% endorse pro-climate social norms and 89% demand intensified political action.It was a study that involved more than 120,000 respondents from 125 countries, and through our conversation, we speak through the findings, the levers for engagement, and speak to the need for stakeholders to focus their efforts to turn willingness to action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, I speak with Kellie McElhaney about her work at the Berkeley Haas Business School's Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership to develop equity-fluent leaders.Through this conversation we speak about the work of her center, how she approaches teaching the "value" of diversity and inclusion, and breakdown the recent Bud Light and Target scandals.Timestamps00:15 - Introduction to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast01:15 - Kellie McElhaney Introduction02:20 - Setting up the Center for Equity, Gender and Leadership at Haas Business School03:15 - The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion04:50 - Topics of Agreement & Debate05:05 - How the Anti-DEI Impacts Business (Leaders)06:10 - Role of Academia to Build Capacity in DEI07:45 - DEI, Branding, and Lessons from Bud Light Scandal09:25 - Bud Light's Failed Strategy10:45 - Why Nike Succeeds When it Takes a Stand11:50 - Corporate Leadership, Values, and Having an Impact13:15 - Finding Opportunity and Maintaining Progress14:25 - The Next 10 Years15:25 - Advice to DEI Professionals About Kellie:Kellie McElhaney is on the Berkeley Haas faculty as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow and the Founding Director of the Center for Equity, Gender and Leadership (EGAL).Launched in November 2017, EGAL’s mission is to educate equity fluent leaders to ignite and accelerate change. Equity fluent leaders understand the value of different lived experiences and courageously use their power to address barriers, increase access, and drive change for positive impact. McElhaney helped develop the equity fluent leadership concept and teaches it across the country and around the world.Follow Kellie:Website: https://haas.berkeley.edu/equity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliemcelhaneyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thekmackAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with sustainable investment sherpa Robert Rubinstein about his work to help asset owners reallocate their portfolios toward sustainable investments.Timestamps:00:20 - introduction to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast00:40 - Robert Rubenstein Introduction 03:25 - Understanding, and Solving, Pain Points05:25 - Mindsets and Toolsets for Delivering Higher Returns07:00 - Stranded Assets08:50 - Traditional Investor Myths10:00 - Converting Irresponsible Investors12:05 - Three Attributes of Investors13:00 - Going in the Wrong Direction (Slower)13:55 - Trends & Opportunities Going Forward15:00 - Advice to Investors Wanting to Transition into Sustainability16:55 - Advice to Young ProfessionalsAbout Robert:Robert J. Rubinstein is a social entrepreneur and the founder and driving force behind the TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investing Group), a group that specializes in environmental, social and governance, ESG and impact investing, using triple bottom line principles.Follow Robert:Website: https://www.tbligroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrubinstein/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-rubinsteinAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I speak with Romain Diaz about his work to invest in early-stage mission-driven entrepreneurs, and how Satgana brings together an ecosystem to support the scale of their portfolio companies.It's a conversation that kicks off a series with the wider ecosystem supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to take their platforms to scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Serena Mak, Executive Director of Sustainability Finance at DBS Bank, sheds light on the ESG talent gap she is seeing and the opportunities that gap presents to professionals. Through our conversation, we speak about her own path from compliance to ESG, the crucial skills and mindsets see sees as needed, and what professionals can do as they seek to take advantage of this time and shift into ESG.About SerenaSerena Mak is currently Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Hong Kong. She provides strategic direction and guidance on sustainable finance transactions while also fostering a culture of sustainability within the bank.Prior to joining DBS, Serena was the Head of ESG Funding Asia for Home Credit, where she successfully contributed to the group’s sustainability-linked financing in Asia. She also held several positions at Goldman Sachs in Singapore and Hong Kong, with a focus on liquidity management across the APAC region.Serena holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Analysis as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Global Business & Management of Organizations from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA), CPA (Australia), and FRM.Serena also serves as Board Governor and Honorary Secretary at Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) and is on the examiner team for the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) program by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS).Follow SerenaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-mak-070a5199/Twitter:About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I speak with Lauri Myllyvirta about the work he and his team at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) are doing to understand the trends, causes, and health impacts of air pollution.All with the goal to help empower those whose own goals are to understand, and solve, the problems they are facing within their own communities.Through our conversation, Lauri and I speak about his early years as an activist, and the energy he gets through his work, and the people he works with.Timestamps:00:18 - Welcome to Sustainability Ambassador Podcast01:15 - Lauri Introduction01:45 - Introduction to CREA02:20 - Air Pollution & Health02:45 - Systems and Root Causes of Air Pollution03:40 - Relating to Systems & Complexity04:30 - CREA's Tools & Empowering Clients06:15 - Making Data Useful for Others07:10 - Role of Campaign Organization to Drive Change07:45 - Building a Non-Profit Career08:35 - Value of On-Site Experience & Action09:50 - Climate Change and Roots in Environmental Activism10:45 - Early Steps in Activism11:45 - Early lesson in Building Campaigns and Teams12:50 - Maintaining Passion14:05 - Being Surrounded by Passionate People 14:40 - Advice to Young Activist and Campaigners15:30 - Remaining PatientAbout LauriLauri Myllyvirta is the co-founder and lead analyst of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, an independent research organization headquartered in Finland with staff across Europe and Asia. He hasworked for the past decade as an energy analyst covering climate, energy and air pollution issues across Asia, and was based in Beijing in 2015–2019. His research covers sources, drivers and health impacts of air pollution. Mr. Myllyvirta has also done research on China's coal consumption and CO2 trends and the overcapacity situation in coal-fired power and steel industry.Mr. Myllyvirta has degrees in economics from Helsinki University and in environmental science from University of Jyvaskyla.Follow LauriWebsite: https://energyandcleanair.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-myllyvirta-3164703bFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauri.myllyvirtaTwitter: https://twitter.com/laurimyllyvirta/About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we speak with Dr Koko Warner about climate migration, and the work she and her colleagues are doing in the UN Migration Global Data Institute to predict, assess, and plan for this growing challenge.Timestamps:00:18 - Welcome to Sustainability Ambassador Podcast01:15 - Koko Warner Introduction01:45 - Climate Migration: Scale and Scope 02:15 - Drivers of Climate Migration 04:05 - Work of UN Migration05:15 - Data For Action & Foresight06:35 - Gathering & Analyzing Data for Different Uses08:20 - The Potential of AI & Machine Learning10:45 - Telling the Story of Data12:20 - Making a Personal Connection14:20 - Working with Motivated People/ Teams14:45 - Remaining Motivated & Navigating the Challenges15:30 - Advice to Young ProfessionalsAbout KokoKoko Warner is leading IOM’s work to implement the IOM Migration Data Strategy 2020 – 2025 by bringing together IOM’s data expertise on data collection, analysis and sharing; migration data governance; and forecasting, among others. Koko has worked in the United Nations for over 16 years, directing research on climate change and migration, and climate risk management at the United Nations University before joining the secretariat to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to supervise the climate impacts, vulnerabilities and risk policy workstreams in its adaptation division.Throughout her career with the United Nations, Koko has contributed to understanding, managing, and informing policy about adverse climate impacts. She conducted the first field-based studies of climate change and migration, and of loss and damage that informed the Paris Agreement. Prior to joining the UN system, Koko was a researcher at ETH Zürich at the WSL Federal Institute for snow and avalanche research working on comprehensive risk management in Davos, Switzerland. Koko received her PhD in Economics from the University of Vienna as a Fulbright Fellow, while working at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).Follow Koko:Global Data Institute website: https://gmdac.iom.int/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Koko_WarnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-koko-warner/About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Contact Us:Social@coresponsibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.