The Social Shift Podcast

This week we're talking to Ben Stuart. He's the Head of Growth and Transformation and Chief Marketing Officer for Bank of the West. To learn more about the Bank of the West and the 1% for the Planet account, visit www.bankofthewest.com/1percent, or follow along with them on Twitter and Instagram.---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik and edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter--- DisclosureThe 1% for the Planet account is the Any Deposit Checking account that donates 1% of the net revenue to environmental nonprofits through the 1% for the Planet organization. Net revenue is generally defined as all fees charged to the account, plus interest income earned by the Bank on this account, minus any losses, debit card revenue and reversals. To view the complete definition of net revenue, please visit the product disclosures at https://www.bankofthewest.com/personal-banking/checking-accounts/one-percent-checking.html$10 monthly service charge on the account is waived if at least one deposit of any amount is made during the statement cycle. Deposits include direct deposit, mobile deposit, ATM deposit, or in-branch deposit of any amount. Does not include fund transfers between Bank of the West accounts or any credits from Bank of the West.The carbon tracking tool, which will appear in the Bank of the West Mobile app for 1% for the Planet account, uses the Åland Index, a cloud-based service for carbon impact calculations, to provide a measurement of the potential carbon impact of purchases made with the 1% for the Planet debit card. The calculation is based on the merchant code, a code that indicates the types of goods or services a company provides, and the amount of the purchase. The actual carbon impact may be higher or lower than the measurement provided. Doconomy has advised us that the Åland Index is the leading index solution for carbon emission calculations for payments and financial transaction Åland Index Solution is a joint venture between Ålandsbanken and Doconomy. Bank of the West licenses the Åland Index through Doconomy. Bank of the West does not control or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the Åland Index and makes no representation or warranties regarding the service.

Duncan Meisel is the Campaign Director for Clean Creatives, a project for PR, advertising, and creatives from around the country who are working to ensure a safe climate for future generations. To learn more about Duncan and Clean Creatives, head to their website at cleancreatives.org or follow Duncan directly on Twitter.---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik and edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

Jaime Nack is the president of Three Squares, Inc., an award-winning sustainability consulting firm that works across the public and private spectrum to develop and implement sustainability plans for governments, corporations, investors, industry groups, and events on all seven continents.To learn more about Three Squares, Inc. head over to their website. To connect with Jaime, find her on Twitter or LinkedIn. ---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik and edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we're talking with Heather Clancy, the Editorial Director for GreenBiz. She's an award-winning journalist who writes about transformative technology and climate tech. As editorial director for GreenBiz.com, she chronicles the role of technology in decarbonization and business innovation pushing ftoward a low-carbon economy. To find out more about Heather, head over to her website, or follow her on Twitter. To check out GreenBiz and learn more, head to their website at GreenBiz.com ---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik and edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we're talking to Nick Aster, the Director of Marketing, North America for South Pole - a company that focuses on providing sustainability solutions for businesses around the world.  To learn more about South Pole, head to their website at southpole.com, follow along at @southpoleglobal, or connect with Nick at @NickAster on Twitter.---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik and edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we're talking to Ariel Aurora, the human behind the Instagram account @gogreensavegreen. Ariel's an environmental educator who uses a combination of memes, educational graphics, and news articles that relate to the climate crisis to educate and inspire people online — even if they do not have a background in environmentalism.To connect with Ariel online, hit that follow over on her Instagram!---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik,  edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we're talking to Patrick Bellew, the founder and principal at Atelier Ten, an environmental design consultancy where he spent more than 30 years contributing to the design and development of sustainable buildings and systems around the world.To learn more about Atelier Ten's work, head to their website or connect with Patrick on Twitter.---This week's episode of The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative. It's hosted by Andrew Rurik,  edited by Kate Eckberg.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In our last episode of 2020, we're talking to Josh Campbell, the CEO of hi! Human Improvement, a company that's introduced the alternative to alternative proteins reimagined from the ground up with a new sustainable superfood: crickets!To learn more about hi! or try their product, head over to buyhi.co, and follow along on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.We'll be back next year with new episodes! In the meantime stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy the holiday season.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we're talking to Rachel Kois, the founder & CEO of SimpleSwitch.org, an online marketplace for ethical and impactful shopping. They work to get consumers what they need and want but also make sure that purchases go further by supporting reforestation projects in underdeveloped nations, empowering the underemployed, protecting national parks, and more. They're believers in the idea of Positive Impact Purchasing — that is what happens every time you make a purchase with Simple Switch!To learn more about Simple Switch, head to their website and use the code "socialshift" at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Britt Wray, a science storyteller, author, and researcher, who works on the social and ethical entanglements of science and technology, with a focus on the planetary health crisis — the intersection of the health of the planet and the health of its people —and synthetic biology.To learn more about her work, head to her website. You can also sign up for the Gen Dread newsletter at gendread.substack.com, or connect with her on Twitter.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Kate Williams, the CEO of 1% For The Planet, an international organization where members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes in an effort to build, support, and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.To learn more about 1% For The Planet, look at the network of businesses, or learn more about becoming a member, check out their website or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Regalado Deatrick, the Chair of the DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis, a permanent entity of the DNC that is pushing the Democratic Party to take bold and ambitious action on the climate crisis.To learn more about the DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis, read their policy recommendations, and sign up for updates and calls to action head to their website or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.Additionally, to double-check your voter registration status or register to vote, head to iwillvote.com and if you’re interested in becoming a poll worker check out powerthepolls.com.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Casey Jefson, the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Sustainability for Polycore, a company that's working to eliminate solvent-based coatings throughout the fabrics and textiles industry and replace them with sustainable options. To learn more about their products, visit their website: polycoresolutions.com or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

*Bonus episode, with an exciting announcement at the end!*In this episode, we talk to Caitlin Drown, the Brand Engagement Manager for Climate Neutral, an independent non-profit organization with a mission to decrease global carbon emissions by helping brands of all shapes and sizes measure and offset their entire carbon footprints, and reduce future emissions, as well as give consumers a way to consider the climate impacts of the brands they choose.To learn more and to check out the directory of certified or committed brands, visit their website: climateneutral.org or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Georgie Smith, the founder of A Sense Of Home, a non-profit working to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care with donated furniture and home goods.To learn more about A Sense Of Home, and to find ways to donate or get involved, visit their website: asenseofhome.org or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Christopher J. Gervais, FRGS, the founder of the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, an international organization that exists to inform, engage and inspire audiences about the need for, and importance of, the protection of global biodiversity.To learn more about the festival and its outreach programs, visit their website: wcff.org or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Filip Bajovic, the founder and CEO of Cacotec. After spending nearly three decades running a clothing label business in New York, his new platform aims to revolutionize the garments and textiles industry.To learn more about Cacotec, visit their website: cacotec.com---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, we talk to Leon Kaye, the executive editor of Triple Pundit, and a writer who has been covering business sustainability for over a decade.Connect with Leon on Twitter, @leonkaye, or on Instagram, @greengopost---The Social Shift Podcast is a production of Third Shift Creative.Say hello and follow us on Instagram and Twitter

Host Andrew Rurik talks to the innovators, thought leaders, and experts in philanthropy, conservation, and sustainability innovation and tech about what they're working on, what they think the biggest challenges we're facing are, and what they're hopeful about for the future.Conversations start Aug. 4, 2020.