The Future of Sustainability Strategy with Greg Kandankulam, Ep #22

2020 has definitely produced a number of challenges, but the need for societies and organizations to move toward sustainable energy solutions has not gone away. In this conversation between Smart Energy Decisions founder, John Failla, and Greg Kandankulam, Senior Manager of Sustainability at NRG Energy, John was interested to know what the NRG team is experiencing as it works with large organizations and municipalities that are moving toward renewable energy solutions. Greg speaks about the current situation in the push for renewable energy, how and why the focus has shifted away from renewable energy procurement and toward the reduction of carbon emissions, and how sustainability consultants are playing a large role in the transition. It’s an interesting and informative conversation you’ll find very helpful. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The ever-changing nature of sustainability roles inside organizations [1:44] How NRG began offering sustainability advisory services for large power users [2:58] A shift away from renewable energy procurement targets toward carbon emission reduction targets [6:05] 2021 brings challenges when shifting to a focus on carbon emissions reduction [8:57] How cities are addressing sustainability issues [14:25] Click here for detailed show notes Resources mentioned in today's episode NRG Energy The Paris Climate Agreement Interested in becoming a Smart Energy Voices Sponsor Partner? To become a Sponsor Partner of Smart Energy Voices Season 2, please reach out to [email protected] for packages, pricing and further details. Connect with Greg Follow Greg Kandankulam on LinkedIn Greg Kandankulam is a Senior Manager, Sustainability at NRG where he leads the Sustainable Energy Advisory team. This team of sustainability advisors assists clients in driving their organizations toward a cleaner energy future. He has 15 years’ experience in strategic analysis, financial modeling and project management with a sustainability focus. Mr. Kandankulam has a strong background in public-private partnerships, smart grid assets, climate risk and utility regulatory policy. He has presented on the future of the grid to public and private sector audiences throughout the country. Greg holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School in sustainable management and a BSAST in nuclear engineering from Thomas Edison State University. Mr. Kandankulam has previously held positions as a program manager of a public-private partnership for the Dutch government, based on sustainable energy projects, and as a chief nuclear mechanical operator in the U.S. Navy for six years. He also served for 4 years as Sustainability Commissioner for the City of Sausalito in California. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio