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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 25 MIN

Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #172

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In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, about how industrial heat presents a massive emissions challenge and a promising opportunity for near-term climate solutions. Blaine outlines why decarbonizing thermal energy is essential for manufacturing sectors and how various innovative technologies, combined with smart financing models, are helping companies make measurable progress.During this episode, you will learn:Why industrial heat is a significant focus for emission reductionsWhich sectors are best positioned for renewable thermal adoptionWhat technologies are currently advancing decarbonizationHow third-party capital is transforming clean heat solutionsDon’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: RTC Summit 2025: https://www.renewablethermal.org/rtc-summit/ RTC Case Studies: https://www.renewablethermal.org/category/publications/case-studies/About Us - Renewable Thermal Collaborative: https://www.renewablethermal.org/about-us/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts:https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, about how industrial heat presents a massive emissions challenge and a promising opportunity for near-term climate solutions. Blaine outlines why decarbonizing thermal energy is essential for manufacturing sectors and how various innovative technologies, combined with smart financing models, are helping companies make measurable progress.During this episode, you will learn:Why industrial heat is a significant focus for emission reductionsWhich sectors are best positioned for renewable thermal adoptionWhat technologies are currently advancing decarbonizationHow third-party capital is transforming clean heat solutionsDon’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: RTC Summit 2025: https://www.renewablethermal.org/rtc-summit/ RTC Case Studies: https://www.renewablethermal.org/category/publications/case-studies/About Us - Renewable Thermal Collaborative: https://www.renewablethermal.org/about-us/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts:https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

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