Best Embedded Carbon Podcasts (2024)

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#184 Proactive Hazard Reporting – Consultation and Participation in ISO 45001 26:14

9h ago26:14

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In the workplace, everyone is responsible for safety. It’s not just for managers or senior management to worry about where legislation is concerned, everyone from the top to the bottom needs to be actively ensuring the safety of others. ISO 45001 highlights the importance of this in its most recent iteration, which includes a specific requirement f…

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Embedding AI to dramatically improve the co2 output and energy spend of data centres and other energy-intensive sectors 38:38

5d ago38:38

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If you’re exploring using AI to reduce energy spend and co2 output, or are investing in this space, listen in to Alex’s conversation with Clifford Federspiel, the co-founder and President/CTO of Vigilent, an AI platform focused on optimizing energy use and reducing carbon emissions in data centers. With a background in mechanical engineering and AI…

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Episode 84: Considering the Carbon Impact of Email Marketing with James Gill, Founder at Ecosend 38:58

4h ago38:58

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Have you ever considered the carbon footprint of your email activity? Welcome to the first in our ‘greening your marketing activity’ mini-series! Did you know that your digital activity has a carbon footprint? Are you aware that there are better choices you can make which mean your marketing activity is greener and more sustainable, without comprom…

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#34 - Dr. Tina Thomson - How is Data Transforming Catastrophe Reinsurance? 51:15

1h ago51:15

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In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Tina Thomson, Global Head of Research and International Catastrophe Analytics at Gallagher Re, from Gallagher Re, a reinsurance broker. The topics discussed relate to better information management, focusing on digital data and decision-making in the context of catastrophe modeling. Tina elaborates on her role and …

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#183 How can ISO Standards help with ESG Compliance? 18:39

3h ago18:39

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ESG compliance has fast become a focus for many organisations looking to address their wider sustainability profile. However, its broad framework has left many scratching their heads on exactly where to start with evaluating and addressing various elements of Environmental, Social, and Governance compliance. For those looking for some direction, yo…

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#33 - Tim Flower - Data and Digital Innovations in the Rail Sector 58:29

7h ago58:29

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In this episode of the BimTube Podcast, Steven hosts Tim Flower, UK Account Director for KONUX. They explore data integration, digital analytics, business intelligence, and systems integration in the rail industry. >Tim's LinkedIn Key Points: Tim Flower's career from data entry to Chief Intelligent Infrastructure Engineer at Network Rail. KONUX's u…

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Episode 241: Tracy Hinds & Ashley Williams on Open Source Funding and Inequities 40:53

1d ago40:53

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Guests Tracy Hinds | Ashley Williams Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by guests, Tracy Hinds and Ashley Williams, to discuss the structural inequities and funding issues in open source. The episode delves deep into the misaligned incentives in the open source community, how regulato…

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CCU, Fertilisers and FMCG: CCm Technologies role in taking waste CO2 emissions to solve Scope 3 challenges 46:16

2d ago46:16

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In 2023 the University of Cambridge published details that quantified how manure and synthetic fertilisers emit the equivalent of 2.6 gigatonnes of carbon per year which is more than the emissions from global aviation and shipping combined. Read up on that article in Nature Magazine here. Global fertiliser production is both essential and also huge…

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#182 ISO 20121:2024 updates – What you need to know ahead of your transition 20:39

4d ago20:39

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ISO 20121:2012, the Standard for Sustainable events management, was originally created and launched in coordination with the London 2012 olympics. 12 years on, it seems only fitting that its next revision would applied to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 10 Years on from it’s original release, the Standard has received a substantial update to not only…

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Episode 83: The Ocean Begins in your Home, with Adam Parker, Re-Founder and CMO, OceanSaver 30:34

5d ago30:34

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Every other breath you take comes from the ocean … How much thought do you give to the products you use to clean your home? We recently took a metaphorical deep dive with Amanda Horn into her love of the ocean as part of World Ocean Day and Ocean Week (in Canada), and how important the ocean and water is to our lives. Following our chat with Amanda…

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Episode 240: Yo Yehudi on OLS and open sicence 36:57

26d ago36:57

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Guest Yo Yehudi Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by Yo Yehudi, Executive Director of Open Life Science (OLS), who discusses the importance of sustaining open source and scientific research. They cover topics such as the transition of OLS from a life sciences focus to all sciences, the …

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#181 The Integral Role of Leadership within ISO 25:10

25d ago25:10

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ISO Standards provide a framework to help businesses manage various aspects of their activities. Whether that’s quality, risk, environmental or Information Security management, they provide invaluable guidance to establish an effective Management System. One element that is key, no matter the Standard or subject area, is Leadership. Without this dr…

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Episode 239: Deb Goodkin of FreeBSD 39:07

24d ago39:07

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Guest Deb Goodkin Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes This episode of Sustain features host Richard Littauer having a conversation with guest Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation. They discuss the history, development, and distinct characteristics of FreeBSD as an operating system independent from Linux, and the foundation…

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Dr Nicola Kimm: Exploring the strategic role and influence of sustainability and decarbonisation at Heidelberg Materials 30:36

16d ago30:36

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Listen in to this recording with Dr. Nicola Kimm, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Heidelberg Materials, to learn about the strategic role that sustainability has at Heidelberg Materials and its involvement at board level, with value chain partners and across key projects. Key Takeaways - How involving sustainability at board level dr…

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#180 Carbon Reporting – To Verify or Not To Verify 12:57

23d ago12:57

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There is a growing pressure on businesses to address their environmental impact, both from the Government as well as a more sustainably minded consumer base. As a result, the need to carry out Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting is being introduced as a mandatory requirement for tenders, and Government led initiatives such as Streamlined Energ…

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Episode 238: Julia Evans and Wizard Zines 33:37

22d ago33:37

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Guest Julia Evans Panelists Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari talk to Julia Evans, a zine artist and programmer from Montreal. The discussion delves into Julia's journey in creating educational zines about technical topics like strace, Bash, and Git. Julia shares …

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Episode 82: Toxic Free Circularity and How Degrowth Equals Greater Profits, with Paul Foulkes-Arellano, Founder, Circuthon Consulting 50:19

24d ago50:19

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Degrowth equals greater profits – and big disruptions are coming… In this episode we got to talk to the brilliant Paul Folkes Arellano about circularity, and not just circularity, but toxic free circularity. Paul shares his knowledge, insights and experience in a space which plays a significant role in sustainability, business and societal behaviou…

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#179 The Interconnectedness of Clauses 24:59

1M ago24:59

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ISO Standards provide a framework to help businesses manage various aspects of their activities. Whether that’s quality, risk, environmental or Information Security management, they provide invaluable guidance to establish an effective Management System. However, for those who are new to ISO Standards, the Standards themselves can seem rather intim…

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#32 - John Nortcliffe - Revolutionising Architecture with Digital Insights 58:33

26d ago58:33

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Join us on the Bim Tube podcast as we chat with John Nortcliffe, Arb RIBA, founder of Redhead Architects. With over 20 years of experience in the field, John shares his journey and insights into the impact of digital data and Building Information Modelling (BIM) on modern architecture. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-nortcliffe-7…

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Episode 237: OSS for Climate Podcast Crossover: Max Jones on Carbon Plan 29:27

29d ago29:27

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Guest Max Jones Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this first ever cross-over episode of Sustain and Open Source for Climate, host Richard welcomes guest Max Jones, a data scientist and open source software developer who works at Carbon Plan. Max discusses the importance of open source in bringing about effective climate action, the role of Ca…

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How the nuclear market can be restructured and reimagined to effectively tackle industrial decarbonisation and the energy transition 41:03

1M ago41:03

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In this episode we look to a very specific nuclear technology that reuses nuclear waste. You’ll hear from Andrew Murdoch, the Managing Director of UK Ops for newcleo as he talks through the structural and market changes that would support wider use of nuclear as a clean energy. Key takeaways to listen out for: What it takes to create a zero carbon …

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#178 Introducing our new host – Ian Battersby 12:11

2M ago12:11

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After 5 years of hosting the ISO Show, Mel Blackmore will be taking a step back as she focuses on her sustainability related endeavors. She’s passing the baton onto our new host – Ian Battersby. Ian is a Senior isologist at Blackmores, and while relatively new to the team, he has a wealth of Standard and ISO related knowledge to share with you all.…

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Episode 236: Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman on OSS Dependencies in the Sciences 39:58

1M ago39:58

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Guests Eva Maxfield Brown | Boris Veytsman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with guests Eva Maxfield Brown and Boris Veytsman to explore their co-authored paper, "Biomedical Open Source Software: Crucial Packages and Hidden Heroes." The paper focuses on identifying crucial but often over…

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Episode 81: Ocean Literacy - Collective Action for Healthy Oceans and a Stable Climate, with Amanda Horn, Founder, Loless Blue Water Co. 52:33

1M ago52:33

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The need to reconnect to water and rebrand the ‘Big Blue’… World Ocean Day falls on June 8th and for those who haven’t heard of this event, it’s about “catalyzing collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate”. The ocean’s role is one of the most important there is, and, water security is a real concern. But, to make such events succes…

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#177 ISO Show Evolution 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Can you believe we’ve been publishing the ISO Show for 5 years now! We certainly can’t! The ISO Show began back in 2019, following a trip to Cumbria by the host Mel Blackmore. She was, and still is, an avid fan of podcasts and while listening to a few of her favourites on the 4 hour trip, she got to wondering if there were any podcasts about ISO St…

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Securing authentic customer-driven demand for the energy transition and its critical projects 41:35

1M ago41:35

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Krista Johnson brings a real passion for enabling universal access to clean energy to this episode of the podcast. Listen in for a conversation that explores what it means to get true customer-driven demand for projects and how to engage authentically and positively with the neighbours and stakeholders of your projects. Anyone working to execute ma…

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#31 - Clay Starr - Revolutionising Architecture: From BIM to Digital Twins 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

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In the latest BimTube podcast episode, Steven interviews Clay Starr, Architecture, Urban Design & Planning Lead at Esri, delving into significant advancements in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The conversation centres on the integration of cutting-edge technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance project outco…

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Episode 235: The State of Open Infrastructure 2024, from IOI with Emmy Tsang 37:26

1M ago37:26

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Guest Emmy Tsang Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Emmy Tsang, the Engagement Lead at Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI). Emmy introduces the mission of IOI, which focuses on increasing investment in and adoption of open infrastructure to promote equitable access and participation in re…

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#30 - Greg Cocks - Digital Transformation in GIS and Hydrology 1:01:49

1M ago1:01:49

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Digital Transformation in GIS and Hydrology: Insights and Innovations With Geg Cocks, Senior Applied Researcher | Spatial Data Scientist | 3DHP (R&D) Technical Lead In this episode of the BimTube podcast, host Steven is joined by Greg Cocks MSc, an expert in spatial data management. Greg shares his journey from New Zealand to becoming a U.S. citize…

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Episode 234: Simon Vansintjan on Mirlo 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Guest Simon Vansintjan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and guest Simon Vansintjan dive into the topic of open-source sustainability in the music industry. Simon, a long-time friend of Richard and a seasoned coder and designer, introduces Mirlo, an innovative online platform he's working on that combines e…

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#176 Top ISO Standard Trends in Data Centres 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Data Centres could be considered the powerhouse of thousands of businesses globally. Long gone are the days of small physical servers being housed on-site, instead we rely on data centres to keep all our critical data safe and secure. But how do we know they are doing just that? Many hold certifications to security-based Standards such as SOC 2 or …

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Episode 80: The Role of Behavioural Science in Nudging towards Behaviour Change, with Behavioural Scientist, and Author, Patrick Fagan 37:47

2M ago37:47

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We’re only consciously aware of 0.0004% of everything around us at once…read that again! Fake news, real news, social media, pickup artists. With all the messages we see and decisions we make every day, have you ever thought about how we are constantly being nudged towards one thing or another? In this episode we explore behavioural science with Pa…

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Episode 233: Dr. Carlotta A. Berry on Diversity in STEM 38:15

2M ago38:15

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Guest Dr. Carlotta A. Berry Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer engages in a conversation with Dr. Carlotta Berry, a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM. Carlotta shares her journey from an un…

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Rebuilding global fertiliser market infrastructure to drive net zero 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Join Alex Cameron for this episode which welcomes Petter Østbø, former CEO of EuroChem and Founder/CEO of AtlasAgro. You’ll hear about the route to net zero in global fertilisers and the development of AtlasAgro’s ‘plant of the future’. The economic realities that large fertilizer companies face, largely due to fossil fuel-based assets and the natu…

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#175 How Daisy embedded effective energy management with ISO 50001 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Working towards a sustainable future is going to require a joint effort from everyone if we’re to reach our 2030 and 2050 targets. Several initiatives have come out in recent years to try and address one of our biggest challenges, energy consumption. Many of us in the UK will be familiar with ESOS (The Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme), which in…

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Episode 232: Susan Kennedy on Open Technology Fund (OTF) 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Guest Susan Kennedy Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, hosts Richard Littauer and Eriol Fox chat with Susan Kennedy, a program manager at the Open Technology Fund (OTF), to explore the intricacies of sustaining open source technologies. OTF, a nonprofit organization, plays a vital role in promoting internet freedom i…

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#174 What is the new ISO Climate Change Amendment? 19:34

3M ago19:34

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In February 2024, the ISO and IAF issued an unprecedented change to 31 commonly adopted ISO Standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001. This change saw the addition of a new ‘Climate Change Amendment’, which was applied in part due to the ISO’s resolution in support of the ISO London Declaration on Climate Change. So what does this mean f…

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Episode 231: OSCA 2023 with Velda Kiara on her Open Source Journey 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Guest Velda Kiara Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Today, host Richard has a conversation with guest Velda Kiara, a passionate open source developer. Velda discusses how open source has helped businesses, how it benefits both coders and non-coders, and how it can lead to career growth. She also talks about the challenges of open source, particu…

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Guest Podcast: The price of everything - SAF 40:57

3M ago40:57

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This week we are partnering with General Index to share their episode which explores the market and pricing dynamics around SAF. We chose this episode as our Guest Podcast because of the links with co2 reuse, industrial decarbonization as well as the opportunity to host a discussion which was more focused on the economics of a key green product. Th…

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#173 Top 10 Reasons to Use ISO 42001 AI Management 19:56

3M ago19:56

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ISO 42001 was published in December of 2023, and is the first International Standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. It was introduced following growing calls for a common framework for organisations who develop or use AI, to help implement, maintain and improve AI management practices. However, its benefits extends past simply esta…

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Episode 230: Kari L. Jordan on The Carpentries 36:20

3M ago36:20

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Guest Kari L. Jordan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Dr. Kari L. Jordan, the Executive Director of The Carpentries, to discuss the organization’s mission, challenges, and strategies for fostering an inclusive community that teaches data and coding skills. We explore topics like sustaining…

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#172 Effectively Responding to a Cyber Incident with Epiq 43:18

3M ago43:18

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Nearly 60% of businesses that are impacted by a cyber incident go out of business within the 6 months following. With our heavy reliance on technology to keep both businesses and services running, it’s imperative that everyone take cyber risk seriously. However, incidents will inevitably happen and it’s up to you to ensure that your business is pre…

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Episode 79: Honing in on the ‘S’ of E S G – a critical component of the sustainability journey with Beth Knight, Social Impact and Sustainability Director 47:17

3M ago47:17

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Honing in on the ‘S’ of E S G – a critical component of the sustainability journey ESG – environmental, social, governance, a subject that has been an increasing topic of debate and discussion, but what about the S? In this episode we speak to Beth Knight, a leading figure in social impact and sustainability, with over 15 years’ experience in purpo…

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Episode 229: OSCA 2023 with Stephen Okonkwo on Design and OSCA Festival 13:47

3M ago13:47

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Guest Stephen Okonkwo Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, the OSCA 2023 series, host Richard welcomes Steve Okonkwo, a multidisciplinary designer who actively contributes to the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA). Steve sheds light on his role in enhancing user experience through thoughtful design, particularly for OSC…

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Bruno Fux, Siam City Cement: Driving decarbonisation and sustainability at Siam City Cement 39:24

3M ago39:24

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In this week’s podcast, Bruno Fux joins Alex Cameron to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for decarbonisation in Vietnam, and specifically his plans for Siam City Cement. considering the country's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. You’ll hear a comparison of Siam City Cement's initiatives vs those in regions benefiting…

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#171 Proactive Steps to Mitigate Cyber Incident Risk with Epiq 39:08

3M ago39:08

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Cyber incidents are on the rise as data shows there was a 20% increase in data breaches from 2022 to 2023. Technology has become an integral part of most businesses, especially post pandemic where many who may have avoided this reliance on tech had no choice but to adapt to survive. As a result, the question of businesses being affected by a cyber …

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Episode 228: Yani Bellini Saibene on better scientific coding communities 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Guest Yani Bellini Saibene Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Yani Bellini Saibene from Argentina. Yani, with a rich background in open source community management, shares her journey into the tech and open source world, and highlights her roles as the rOpenSci Community Manager, R-Ladies Pr…

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Episode 78: Unpacking the Action - Intention Gap with Sandy Skees, Purpose and Impact Global Lead, Porter Novelli 38:57

4M ago38:57

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“Be the voice of the consumer who wants to do more.” ESG – environmental, social and growth, (yep you read that right), growth rather than governance. We absolutely loved that take from Sandy Skees, Purpose and Impact Global Lead at Porter Novelli. We’ve wanted to talk to Sandy for some time since we came across their research on the ‘Intention – A…

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Episode 227: OSCA 2023 with Adewale “Ace” Abati on Made. In. Nigeria. 13:43

3M ago13:43

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Guest Adewale “Ace” Abati Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer sits down with Adewale “Ace” Abati, a staff developer advocate at TBD and member of the Open Source Community Africa. Today, they discuss Ace’s work in building a decentralized future of the web and advocating for open protocol and Web5 technology.…

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Steve Meller, Founder & CEO, CH4 Global: Reducing methane in cattle with the twin focus of radical climate impact plus a profitable, marketable and scalable tech platform 54:24

4M ago54:24

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Steve Meller, Founder and CEO of CH4 Global, joined Alex to talk about the scale up of his company which is focused on massively reducing methane emissions from cattle using a seaweed technology. Steve Meller brings experience from the corporate, entrepreneurial and academic world to his leadership of CH4 Global – all are playing their part from th…

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