Best Eco Tan Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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‘Decarbonisation does not cost seconds on the track’: Mercedes F1 on the race to net zero 22:42

9d ago22:42

22:42

Joining the Eco-Business to discuss how the sport can reach the net zero finishing line in just six years is Mercedes F1’s head of sustainability, Alice Ashpitel. Tune in as we discuss:Why an earth sciences graduate chose to work in F1What has been driving down Mercedes F1’s emissions?How sustainable is sustainable aviation fuel?Is sustainability a…

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Social enterprise Goumbook on why the Middle East needs an oceans initiative 23:16

28d ago23:16

23:16

Goumbook launched a regional oceans network that brought discussions on the blue economy to the forefront at the last COP summit. Founder Tatiana Abella tells the Eco-Business Podcast why healthy oceans are important for the Middle East.By Eco-Business

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‘We can’t keep asking more questions’: CDP acknowledges it needs to do more with less ESG data 34:57

22d ago34:57

34:57

Environmental disclosure non-profit CDP was founded on this premise: “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.”23 years on, this theory that increased environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures would lead investors and other stakeholders to reward companies with strong sustainability performance, and punish those who lagged, has gained …

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From palm oil to cage-free: how credits can kickstart and transform responsible supply chains 37:42

22d ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of The Sustainable Table: Business Leaders Talk Welfare, host Elissa Lane sits down with Pak Win, the Deputy Director of Market Transformation for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Indonesia. Pak Win shares his insights and experiences with RSPO's credits program, which has transformed the sustainable palm oil market.…

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Former Verra veteran envisions an unshackled carbon market and a new endgame 35:59

1M ago35:59

35:59

Voluntary carbon markets have been in existence for over three decades, and the industry could well be set for future growth despite a recent bump in the road. But its potential to combat climate change may never be fully realised without a rethink of some key mechanisms, industry veteran David Antonioli believes.The founding chief executive of Ver…

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How to deal with climate anxiety: climate activist Clover Hogan 46:25

1M ago46:25

46:25

Eco-anxiety is a healthy psychological response, says 24-year-old activist Clover Hogan. The founder of nonprofit Force of Nature tells the Eco-Business Podcast how to respond to anxiety in a world that is “numb” to the climate crisis.Tune in as we discuss:The birth of a climate activistDoes the future look like a techno utopia or a dying planet? R…

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‘5 years ago, everyone wanted to be Elon Musk’: Where is climate tech in Southeast Asia now? 32:22

2M ago32:22

32:22

Which sectors are hottest for climate tech startups in Southeast Asia, and what are the challenges faced by entrepreneurs who want to tackle climate change and also make money?Tune in to the Eco-Business Podcast with Steve Melhuish as we discuss: Why PropertyGuru’s co-founder pivoted to climate techWhy bet on climate tech in Southeast Asia?What are…

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‘DIY until we die’? LGBTQ rights group on what Singapore's new leadership means for its movement 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

LGBTQ people have long had to chart their own paths in the face of discrimination on bread and butter issues, like housing and employment. Pink Dot campaigners Clement Tan and Rachel Yeo tell the Eco-Business Podcast their hopes amid a political leadership refresh.Tune in as we discuss:- Measuring the success of Pink Dot's past campaigns- Has the P…

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How COP28 transformed ESG reporting for ADX's listed companies 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

In this podcast, Eco-Business' Middle East correspondent Rachel Kelly interviews ADX's chief strategy and transformation officer Matthias Büchler to talk about sustainability as one of ADX's key growth pillars, and how COP28 helped shape the ESG investment narrative in the region.By Eco-Business

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Navigating China's cage-free egg market: Insights from experts 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Tune into our latest China-focused episode featuring two of the country's leading cage-free experts! Join us as we sit down with Michael Han, Vice President of Ovodan China, one of the nation's top egg processing companies, and Lisa Yang, Director of Global Food Partners in China. We address the most frequently asked questions from food and hospita…

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'Businesses fear regulation on transition-washing': Environmental lawyer Joyce Melcar Tan 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

The new head of Japan and Southeast Asia for ClientEarth tells the Eco-Business Podcast how the law can be used to hold polluters to account in the world's biggest emitting region. She also says it's time the legal profession faced scrutiny for greenwashing.Tune in as we discuss:Why be a environmental lawyer? Tan's "Lightbulb" momentHow climate law…

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Pioneering cage-free solutions in Asia with Dawn Neo 18:26

3M ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Neo, the Director of Corporate Engagement at Global Food Partners, to delve into the transformative steps companies are taking towards cage-free implementation in Asia. As a trailblazer in this field, Dawn shares her invaluable experience and insights, offering a unique perspective on the evolution and future …

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Authors of optimistic climate novel say don't write off oil industry solutions 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

Steve Willis and Genevieve Hilton, the authors of "climate optimism" novel Fairhaven, tell the Eco-Business Podcast: Why did you write this book?Why do we need an optimistic take on climate change?Does individual action matter?Refreezing the Arctic – far fetched idea?Criticism of fossil fuels executives writing a novel about climate solutionsBook c…

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The Coffee Club Thailand on effective marketing strategies for cage-free eggs: A conversation with Jub Nongchanok Stananonth 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

We had the pleasure of hosting Jub Nongchanok Stananonth, the General Manager of The Coffee Club Thailand, under Minor Food Group. With restaurants across Thailand, Jub shares how The Coffee Club has been able to transition to cage-free sourcing, and proactively communicate the initiative to guests. She shares effective marketing and communication …

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‘Complex yet interconnected’: Xylem’s VP of Global Lifecycle Services on securing water in APAC 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

How can Asia Pacific secure water for future generations? The Eco-Business Podcast talks to the Vice President, Global Lifecycle Services, Emerging Markets, of water technology company Xylem, on why climate change will exacerbate existing water scarcity and quality issues in the regionBy Eco-Business

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Leading the Way: Marriott International's Cage-Free Commitment in Asia with Richard Tan 23:42

6M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Tan, the Vice President of Procurement for the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Greater China) at Marriott International. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Richard shares his journey, successes, and valuable advice on transitioning to cage free eggs as a hospitality leader in Asia.…

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The race to insure Southeast Asia against climate risk 36:31

7M ago36:31

36:31

Heat, storms, floods, fires – Asia is highly vulnerable to climate risk, but massively underinsured against it. This trend is putting the wallets and livelihoods of billions in jeopardy.Data by global insurer Munich Re last month showed that the region was once again poorly indemnified in 2023, with only 14 per cent of US$50 billion of damages reco…

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Advancing Poultry Welfare Globally with Ryan Bennett 29:53

7M ago29:53

29:53

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Ryan Bennett, the Executive Director of the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs. Ryan talks to us about IPWA's mission to elevate poultry welfare worldwide, and the organisation's outcomes-based key welfare indicators. Ryan shares…

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Sustainability Insights from Ron Pohl, President of International Operations at BWH Hotel Group: Thinking Globally to Create Impact for the Planet and Animals 26:14

8M ago26:14

26:14

Meet Ron Pohl, the visionary leader driving corporate sustainability at BWH Hotel Group and World Hotels. As President of International Operations at BWH Hotel Group and President of WorldHotels, Ron shares how sustainability and doing the right thing are not just corporate goals, but a very personal commitment. In our captivating chat, Ron uncover…

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Pioneering Cage-free Sourcing in China: A Conversation with Christine Wen, Compass Group China 20:55

9M ago20:55

20:55

Season 1, Episode 1: Pioneering Sustainable Sourcing in China: A Conversation with Christine Wen, Compass Group China's Procurement and Supply Chain Director In this inaugural episode of "The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare," host Elissa Lane, GFP CEO and co-founder, welcomes Christine Wen, Procurement and Supply Chain Director at…

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"Sustainability must be accessible": Arthaland's CSO on making green buildings a norm 17:28

9M ago17:28

17:28

Can sustainable real estate address the climate-induced problems plaguing the Philippine capital of Manila? The Eco-Business Podcast talks to the chief sustainability officer of Arthaland Oliver Chan about the growing sustainable real estate market in the Philippines and how the company strikes a careful balance between sustainability and affordabi…

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Scrutiny, Scope 3 and Asian realities: Petronas sustainability chief on climate action at COP28 30:43

9M ago30:43

30:43

A strong oil and gas presence is expected at the COP28 climate summit this month, after host United Arab Emirates said everyone needs to be at the table to find better solutions to stop global warming.But many remain sceptical of whether the industry can be earnest contributors to the climate agenda.Fossil fuels are the primary cause of global warm…

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Seeing through the haze – is palm oil still to blame? 31:07

10M ago31:07

31:07

Transboundary haze pollution is back with a vengeance in Southeast Asia. The Eco-Business Podcast talks to RSPO CEO Joseph D'Cruz about what the palm oil oil sector can do to put out the peatland fires that have burned annually for four decades.By Eco-Business

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“Never give in to fear”: Nobel peace prize nominee and Filipino IP leader Vicky Tauli Corpuz 26:29

10M ago26:29

26:29

In celebration of Indigenous People month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous place for environmental defenders.By Eco-Business

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Philippine central bank exec Lyn Javier speaks about the lender's maiden sustainability report 15:21

12M ago15:21

15:21

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assistant governor talks to the Eco-Business Podcast about the regulator’s maiden sustainability report that she says focuses not only on meeting international standards for green finance but features an empirical study of climate impacts on banks and the nation’s first taxonomy.…

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'The world is already 1.1°C warmer – a matter of life and death for Global South': Winston Chow 30:28

1y ago30:28

30:28

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to talk about climate adaptation is Professor Winston Chow, who was recently appointed co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's working group on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability.Tune in as we talk about:What does climate adaptation really mean?The road ahead for climate-vulnerable countriesHo…

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Looking past the label: the nutritionists’ guide to plant-based milk 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

Plant-based milks have grown in popularity in recent years, driven by a combination of health, environmental and practical concerns. Nutritionists on the Eco-Business podcast, produced in association with taste and nutrition firm Kerry, weigh the pros and cons of non-dairy milk for consumers.By Eco-Business

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'We want to believe in the lie': Greenwashing in Asia 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast is Kim Schumacher, associate professor at the University of Kyushu, who coined the term "competence greenwashing". Tune in as we talk about:Asia is starting to crack down on greenwashingTackling greenwashing will start in financeIntentional or unintentional greenwashing?Is there a cultural element to calling out gre…

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Gender, energy, and the Southeast Asia struggle 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

There is a growing awareness that the benefits and burden of the energy transition must be equally shared between men and women. In Southeast Asia, with its long-held traditional gender roles and energy inequality, the process is easier said than done.Big energy developments are on the horizon in the region. Renewables and biofuels are starting to …

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Competency greenwashing: Are questionable ESG credentials putting climate goals at risk? 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

Joining the Eco-Business podcast to discuss the issue of competency greenwashing are Darian McBain, the former chief sustainability officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Thai Union, and Paddy Balfour, the executive director, Asia, of Acre, a specialist sustainability recruitment firm. Tune in as we talk about:Why competency greenwash i…

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'Our own narratives told': Through the lenses of young Orang Asli women filmmakers 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.By Eco-Business

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‘Carrots, sticks, and hugs’: Scrutinising Indonesia’s US$20 billion just transition challenge 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Earlier this month, Indonesia started its detailed planning into closing more coal plants and scaling up renewable energy capacity, with the launch of the secretariat for its Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JET-P, the landmark tie-up with wealthy countries and large private investors.The stakes are high. If done well, the US$20 billion of lo…

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Mosquitoes, sun dimming, and the lives at stake 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Solar geo-engineering, the process of spraying aerosols in the sky to block the sun’s light and heat, may seem far-flung, but some scientists believe we could need the technology sooner than expected. And sooner than we are prepared for it.Recently, non-profits The Degrees Initiative and The World Academy of Sciences awarded US$900,000 in grants to…

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Dimsum from microbes, anyone?: How alternative proteins are cheaper, tastier and going local 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

This podcast, produced in association with Kerry Group, explores the latest trends in alternative protein innovation and the drivers of the R&D effort amid slowing sales and a lacklustre economy.The guests are:- Mindy Leveille, senior global marketing manager at Kerry- Jennifer Morton, corporate engagement specialist at Good Food Institute APACTune…

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Selling the taste of sustainability 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

In this podcast, Eco-Business explores what it takes to get people to shift to sustainable diets.The guests are:- Daniel Campion, sustainable nutrition lead for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Kerry Group- Dr Brent Loken, global food lead scientist at WWFThe podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Liang Lei, and produced in associa…

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The Limits To Growth, 50 years later 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

"Earth For All" is an update to the landmark 1972 book that warned of our unsustainable growth. Jørgen Randers, author who worked on both titles, tells Eco-Business what is at stake if we don't fix our broken economic system.The podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Liang Lei.Tune in as we discuss:- Why social inequality is so dangerous …

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Plant-based protein – fad or the future? 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to explore the sustainability of the alternative protein market are Didier Chanove, alternative proteins business director for Asia, Middle East & Africa for nutrition firm Kerry and Chris Coggin, investor outreach analyst for the FAIRR Initiative, an investor network that assesses the ESG risk of intensive animal p…

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How are sustainability events changing? 36:29

2y ago36:29

36:29

Joining the Eco-Business podcast are Veemal Gungadin, founder and CEO of events technology company Globalsign.In, which is behind the digital events platform GEVME, and Teymoor Nabili, chief executive and publisher at Tech for Impact, a sustainability innovation publication.Tune in as we discuss:How did Covid affect the sustainability of events?How…

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Food crisis: how to build resilient supply chains in Asia 19:53

2y ago19:53

19:53

Dexter Huerto Jr, sales development manager, Asia Pacific, for engineering firm Danfoss, tell the Eco-Business Podcast how food supply chains have been affected by a pandemic and conflict, and how they can be fixed.Tune in as we talk about:The three ‘C’s — Covid, crisis and climateHave we learned anything from the 2008 food crisis?How is climate ch…

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'Net-zero regulations are welcome': GoTo sustainability chief Tanah Sullivan 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

GoTo, Indonesia’s largest internet company, has set what is arguably Southeast Asia’s most ambitious sustainability target — to be a zero-emissions firm by 2030.Tune in as we talk about:Setting sustainability targets in a pandemic, during a mergerAre Goto’s targets ambitious — or unrealistic?Growth versus sustainabilityRegulating zero-emission targ…

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Post-pandemic tourism boom — good news for hoteliers, bad news for sustainability? 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

Eco-Business asks two hospitality executives about balancing post-Covid recovery and the need for speed in going green.The guests are:Kwee Wei-Lin, president of the Singapore Hotel Association and head of hotels at Pontiac Land GroupAndrew Dixon, director of Nikoi and Cempedak private islandsThe podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Lian…

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Clean energy imports into Southeast Asia: are the moonshot plans useful? 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

In this podcast, Eco-Business speaks to two energy experts on plans for clean energy imports into Southeast Asia from its neighbouring countries.The guests are:Beni Suryadi, manager of the Power, Fossil Fuel, Alternative Energy and Storage department at the ASEAN Centre for EnergyElrika Hamdi, energy finance analyst at the Institute for Energy Econ…

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'We have reached peak greenwashing': what to do about the sustainability marketing tsunami? 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to talk about what can be done about greenwashing are:*James Lorenz, executive director of Action Speaks Louder, a non-profit that holds firms to account for their climate promises, *Janissa Ng, senior account director of public relations firm Spurwing, and the former head of PR and content at conservation group WWF…

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Retrofits: the underrated weapon in fight to decarbonise cities 18:26

2y ago18:26

18:26

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to talk about the benefits and challenges of retrofitting old buildings is Vinod Jethani, Asia Pacific business development manager, commercial buildings, for engineering company Danfoss. Tune in as we talk about:Why retrofits matter to the climate fightAre retrofits always less carbon-intensive than building newLow…

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Tipping points: how close is the world to a climate calamity domino effect? 33:49

2+ y ago33:49

33:49

The Eco-Business Podcast talks to client scientist Professor Ben Horton about how close the world is to reach crucial climate tipping points, and what can be done to stop runaway climate change.By Eco-Business

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Gogoro co-founder and CEO: The tougher the problem, the better it is to solve 47:49

2+ y ago47:49

47:49

In this new podcast series 'Climate Tech in Asia', we speak to Gogoro chairman and CEO Horace Luke on the company's recent listing on the Nasdaq and its quest to electrify Asia's ubiquitous two-wheelers and make battery swapping mainstream.By Eco-Business

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EB Exclusive: An Interview With Dr Sylvia Earle 25:23

2+ y ago25:23

25:23

This Earth Day, we speak to oceanographer & marine biologist, and founder of Mission Blue, Dr Sylvia Earle about why the ocean plays a crucial role in our fight against climate change.By Eco-Business

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Relentless work, for no money: Southeast Asian scientists share their IPCC experience 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

33:11

In this podcast, Eco-Business speaks to three contributing authors to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's report from Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. The guests are:Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Winston Chow, from the Singapore Management University,Dr Zelina Ibrahim, from the Faculty of Forestry and E…

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Sustainable packaging is here — but who will pay for it? 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

25:43

Joining the Eco-Business Podcast to unpack the challenges of sustainable packaging are Alvin Lim, chief executive of packaging firm Rypax — which produces packaging from bamboo and sugarcane — and Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, chair of the Circular Economy Taskforce at the National University of Singapore.Tune in as we talk about:What is sustainabl…

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Shifting sands: the environmental controversy beneath your feet 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

38:32

The Eco-Business Podcast talks to Madhumitha Ardhanari, senior sustainability strategist at Forum for the Future.Tune in as we talk about: - How the invisibility of sand contributes to its secrecy- How Singapore came to be the world’s biggest importer of sand - Why speaking up about sand extraction matters- The three different ways sand is discusse…

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