Erin Shaffer - Spearheading Sustainability Services within Rockwell Automation

Green Champions

Erin Shaffer, a manager at Kalypso (a Rockwell Automation company), building a thriving sustainability service line within a consulting firm. Starting with a simple conversation amongst colleagues and their desire for sustainable change, to landing major clients and gaining significant leadership buy-in, Erin details the entire process, sharing both the challenges and the triumphs. She lays out the types of sustainability and energy management projects Kalypso undertakes, the key factors motivating companies to invest in sustainability, and the strategic approach they take. Hear how Kalypso is making a tangible impact, and share Erin's optimism to integrate sustainability into the heart of corporations.
Episode in a glance

- Kalypso's Service Lines and Sustainability Initiatives
- The Birth of the Sustainability Group
- Energy Management and Sustainability Projects
- Motivations Behind Corporate Sustainability
- Internal Challenges and Building Support
- Key Milestones in Developing the Sustainability Group
- Rockwell Acquisition of Kalypso
- Balancing Client Work and Sustainability Efforts
- Measuring Sustainability Impact
- Future Vision for Sustainability in Corporations
- Connecting with Erin Shaffer & Kalypso
About Erin Shaffer

Erin Shaffer is a sustainability champion and management consultant at Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business. With a background in finance and a passion for social impact, Erin has dedicated her career to integrating sustainability into both her personal and professional life. From her early work with Star House to her current role spearheading the development of a dedicated sustainability service line at Kalypso, Erin has consistently sought ways to blend her business acumen with a commitment to environmental responsibility. She believes in the power of collaborative action and is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.
Connect with Erin Shaffer and her work at Kalypso

→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-halleran-shaffer/

→ https://kalypso.com/

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Kalypso's Service Lines and Sustainability Initiatives (00:01:06)

3. The Birth of the Sustainability Group (00:02:29)

4. Energy Management and Sustainability Projects (00:04:06)

5. Motivations Behind Corporate Sustainability (00:05:37)

6. Internal Challenges and Building Support (00:07:21)

7. Key Milestones in Developing the Sustainability Group (00:10:24)

8. Rockwell Acquisition of Kalypso (00:12:53)

9. Balancing Client Work and Sustainability Efforts (00:15:17)

10. Measuring Sustainability Impact (00:16:12)

11. Future Vision for Sustainability in Corporations (00:17:18)

12. Proud Moments and Achievements (00:18:47)

13. Connecting with Erin Shaffer & Kalypso (00:21:23)