Best Michelle Shelton Podcasts (2024)

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Sourcing and Procurement Team Training: A Critical Element of Your Company's Scope 3 Program 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

When developing your company’s Scope 3 program, it is critical to train and educate your sourcing and procurement teams. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss the key role your sourcing and procurement teams play in your Scope 3 program, how to bring these teams up to speed on sustainability and Scope 3, how to empower your sourcing and procure…

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Tackling Difficult-to-Manage Waste Streams with Hannah Julian from g2 revolution 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

Difficult-to-manage waste streams are a hurdle for corporations to overcome in their pursuit of reducing waste. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Hannah Julian, Environmental Project Coordinator at g2 revolution, to discuss g2's work with managing materials that are traditionally difficult to recycle, managing pre-consumer and post-co…

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Science-based Targets: How to Meet Supplier GHG Requirements 28:19

6M ago28:19

28:19

New regulations as well as commitments and requirements from large companies are pushing suppliers to set science-based targets. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss an overview of science-based targets, the new regulations and what they mean for companies, the growing number of companies that are beginning to require their suppliers to set sc…

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Scope 3 Emissions: How to Help Your Suppliers Reduce Their Carbon Footprint 21:06

6M ago21:06

21:06

Many companies have started to think about measuring and reducing their Scope 3 emissions. The truth is most companies often feel overwhelmed by the scale of this effort and don’t know where to start. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss what Scope 3 emissions are, the top Scope 3 category for most companies, how to help your suppliers reduce …

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Textile Waste Innovations for Achieving a Circular Economy with Raymond Randall from WM 29:10

7M ago29:10

29:10

Textile waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Raymond Randall, Sr. Manager of Textile Recycling at WM, to discuss what WM is doing to drive circularity with textile waste, why textile waste is such a big problem for both the environment and for business, how fast fashion play…

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Deep Dive into LCA, EPD, and PCF with LCA Experts Nicole Meyer and Marquis Miller from Sustainable Solutions Corporation 39:20

8M ago39:20

39:20

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) are essential to reducing your company’s carbon footprint, but many companies have unanswered questions about the process for completing them. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with LCA experts Nicole Meyer and Marquis Miller from Su…

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Consumer Perception: How to Craft a Credible Sustainability Message in a Complex Market with Suzanne Shelton from Shelton Group 28:58

10M ago28:58

28:58

A good marketing plan should include communication about your company’s sustainability efforts. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Suzanne Shelton, CEO of Shelton Group, an ERM Group Company, to discuss the consumer research studies Shelton Group has been conducting for the past 17 years, the results of their recently published report …

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Decarbonizing Your Products with Michelle Bonanno from GreenCircle Certified 30:15

1y ago30:15

30:15

Decarbonizing your products is necessary for large-scale carbon emissions reduction. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Michelle Bonanno, Vice President of Operations and Certification Officer at GreenCircle Certified, to discuss the different steps a company could take to reduce the carbon footprint of their products in the raw materi…

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An Overview of Carbon Offsets: Are They Right for Your Company? 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

24:43

Many companies have been purchasing carbon offsets to achieve their Net Zero goals. Are carbon offsets right for you and your company? Are carbon offsets actually effective and how should they be used? In this episode, Tad and Julianna answer these questions and discuss decarbonization, science-based targets, and the steps in the decarbonization ro…

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Incorporating the Circular Economy Mindset into Product Packaging with Kelly McBee from As You Sow 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

Optimizing product packaging is essential for reducing waste and driving the circular economy. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Kelly McBee, Circular Economy Sr. Coordinator at As You Sow, to discuss the mission of As You Sow, the Corporate Plastic Pollution Scorecard they developed to rank companies on their progress toward plastic …

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Using Sustainable Operations Assessments to Set Your Decarbonization Strategy with Lora Urbaniak from SSC 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

Setting a decarbonization strategy requires an understanding of your operations. Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) conducts Sustainable Operations Assessments (SOA) to help companies understand how to reduce their energy, water and waste. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Lora Urbaniak, Senior Project Manager at SSC, to discuss …

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The Path to Waste Diversion and Zero Waste to Landfill Certification with Gemma Antoniewicz and Katie Feenan from GreenCircle Certified 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

26:04

Waste Diversion from Landfill and Zero Waste to Landfill certifications are becoming more common in the marketplace. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Gemma Antoniewicz and Katie Feenan from GreenCircle Certified, to discuss the process for certifying Waste Diversion and Zero Waste to Landfill claims, why GreenCircle performs physical…

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Battery Recycling: The Key to Achieving Electrification Goals with Joe Day from Li-Cycle 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

24:24

Recycling lithium-ion batteries is the key to achieving electrification goals. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Joe Day, Commercial Manager – Midwest and Northeast Regions at Li-Cycle, to discuss how Li-Cycle manages batteries at the end of their life, the type of batteries they take at their facilities, how much lithium, nickel, and…

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Everything You Need to Know About the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program with Giselle Gonzales from Amazon 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

19:27

Climate Pledge Friendly helps consumers discover and shop for more sustainable products on Amazon. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Giselle Gonzales, a Sr. Program Manager on Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) team, to discuss the Amazon CPF Program and how it started, how consumers can find CPF products while shopping on Amazon,…

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Create a Purpose-Driven Journey with Milton Little 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

35:27

In this episode, Michelle talks to Milton Little, Jr., President & CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta. Milton strives to create a positive impact in the world by improving the lives of children and families across Greater Atlanta. He believes social issues are best addressed if we come together, leveraging our collective skills and experiences, i…

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How Life Cycle Assessment Optimized Certification Demonstrates Embodied Carbon Reductions in Products 21:30

2y ago21:30

21:30

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Optimized certification demonstrates embodied carbon reductions in products. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss how to lower the embodied carbon of your products, how to use LCA to optimize your products, the market drivers behind embodied carbon reductions, and the process behind LCA Optimized certifications. We …

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The Power of the Career Pivot with Stephanie Cantillo 34:53

2y ago34:53

34:53

In this episode, Michelle talks to Stephanie Cantillo, who highlights key transferable skills that are helpful for those wanting to get into HR: communication, people skills, being open to learning new things, and being organized. Stephanie shares how she transitioned from the field of hospitality into Human Resources and speaks of her love for peo…

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Audience Q&A 23:10

2y ago23:10

23:10

You asked, we answered! In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss a few of the anonymous questions we have received from our audience. The audience questions that we answer in this episode include: My company doesn't know what to do first, should we do our carbon footprint benchmarking or a life cycle assessment? My company is trying to understand …

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Own Your Expertise and Share It with Others with Dr. Shelton Goode 33:05

2y ago33:05

33:05

Do you know what it takes to be a thought leader in your field? There is a distinct difference between being an SME vs. a Thought Leader. A Subject Matter Expert has a deep knowledge and understanding of an area and is considered a technical expert. However, a Thought Leader takes their expertise and applies it to current trends and uses that to pr…

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Infinitely Recyclable: How Aluminum is Contributing to the Circular Economy with Suzanne Lindsay-Walker from Novelis 21:08

2y ago21:08

21:08

Aluminum is an infinitely recyclable material and an important part of the circular economy. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc., to discuss the type of products that Novelis’s aluminum ends up in, the life cycle benefits of aluminum versus other materials, how alu…

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Grow in Your Purpose with Dr. Aisha Wright-Burke 29:02

2y ago29:02

29:02

In this episode of the podcast, Michelle is joined by Dr. Aisha Wright-Burke. Dr. Wright-Burke is a career coach and she shares her thoughts about Grow in Your Purpose. She begins by discussing the importance of having a clear career purpose. Without a purpose, it can be difficult to find fulfillment in work and to make the most of opportunities. H…

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Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Certifications 27:58

2y ago27:58

27:58

Third-party certifications are becoming extremely common in the marketplace. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss what they are, what they mean, what’s driving companies to get them, how they relate to carbon footprint, the benefits of getting third-party certified, and what to look for in a third-party certifier. Tad and Julianna also make an…

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Find Your Spark at Work with Kim Gosk 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Kim Gosk, Vice President of Human Resources. Kim talks about the importance of understanding the difference between the work you can do and doing the work you love. She also discusses how to identify your energy drainers and energy lifters and shares tips on finding meaning and purpose in your work. This episo…

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Trust the Purpose Process with Howard W. Grant, Ph.D. 28:20

2y ago28:20

28:20

Life is a journey, and work is a part of that journey. It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and forget about the larger picture. However, it's important to remember that work is only one aspect of life. There is so much more to experience, and the goal should be to find balance between work and the rest of your life. Trusting the…

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Developing a Circular Economy Plan for Building Materials with Dennis Wilson from CertainTeed/Saint-Gobain 18:18

2y ago18:18

18:18

As Earth’s population grows, building construction and maintenance will continue to increase. Building products present one of our greatest opportunities for circularity. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Dennis Wilson, VP, ESG & Managing Director, Saint-Gobain Circular Economy Solutions NA, to discuss his priorities in his new role a…

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133. I'm Not in This Alone featuring Andrew Jatau 1:42:15

2y ago1:42:15

1:42:15

I called in my business accountability buddy for this one. In working on business self-care, it’s always a good idea to get support. Andrew and I discuss what we’ve learned about ourselves in this stage of our businesses and what areas of our selfcare need improvement. We both took the selfcare assessment and implemented strategies in the selfcare …

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Creating a Life of Purpose with Dr. Priya Roy 36:04

2y ago36:04

36:04

When it comes to our lives, many of us find ourselves wondering what the point is. We go through the motions day after day, without a clear sense of why we're doing what we're doing. We may feel like we're just drifting along, without any real purpose in life. If this sounds like you, don't worry – you're not alone. But fortunately, there is a solu…

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Purposed for a Career of Impact with Joerg Ernst 36:50

2y ago36:50

36:50

Careers are changing. No longer is it good enough to just get a job and work hard. People want careers that make a difference, that have an impact. Joerg believes that Purposed for a Career of Impact can help people create lasting impressions and identify leadership styles. He shares his thoughts on the importance of creating a career that has an i…

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132. SelfCare is Non-Negotiable 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

I had a rough week with the business. There were some missteps and plans that failed. After a couple of days, I had to fight to improve my mindset, focus, and confidence. My fight included a reset, making use of my self care regimen to address the anxiety I was experiencing. I want us all to have the tools and resources we need to manage. Check out…

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Lead with Love with Ayana Nathan 28:57

2y ago28:57

28:57

Michelle is joined by Ayana Nathan, and she talks about her journey from purpose to professional alignment. Ayana shares her passion for helping people, leading a team, and what professional legacy she wants to leave. Purpose is what drives us to do the things we do. It's the reason we wake up in the morning and go to work. And it's what motivates …

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How to Revolutionize Your New Product Development Process with Sustainable Product Innovation 15:13

2y ago15:13

15:13

Sustainable Product Innovation (SPI) is the key to driving new product development teams toward developing more sustainable products. In this episode, Tad and Julianna discuss an overview of the new product development process that most companies go through, explain how SPI works, the steps companies need to take to integrate SPI into their new pro…

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