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ESG Decoded Podcast
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ESG Decoded, powered by ClimeCo, is a podcast for business leaders navigating sustainability, innovation, and the evolving expectations shaping organizations today. Hosted by Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum, the show features candid conversations with sustainability leaders and subject-matter experts across industries. Each episode cuts through the noise to explore the ideas, challenges, and actions moving sustainability forward—giving listeners practical insights to turn ambition into meaningful impact.For more information, visit https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/.
Episodes
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How The Campbell’s Company Is Rethinking Food from the Farm Up | ESG Decoded #204
Filmed live at Climate Week NYC 2026, our second annual ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series features candid conversations with chief sustainability officers (CSOs) driving change. See how business strategy, climate innovation, and collaboration come together to create impact—and discover...
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Communicating Your Sustainability Efforts with Confidence: Live from New York & Climate Week NYC | ESG Decoded #203
In this special live episode of ESG Decoded, recorded before an audience at The Nest Campus during Climate Week NYC 2026, host Emma Cox speaks with two leaders shaping how globally recognized brands communicate sustainability. Assile Beydoun, Global Sustainability Director for Communications,...
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Do Sustainability Labels Actually Boost Sales? Research Explained | ESG Decoded #202
That small green leaf next to certain Amazon products may be doing more work than shoppers realize. Emma Cox is joined by Dr. Sherry He, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University, to unpack her research on Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program. Her findings show that...
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Green Climate Fund: Scaling Climate Action in 135 Countries | ESG Decoded #201
Ahead of Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly, we look at how the world's largest multilateral climate fund is deploying capital in a moment when government commitment to climate finance is wavering. Host Anna Stablum is joined by Amer Baig, Chief Investment Officer of the Green Climate...
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How to Make Sustainability A Part of Any Job with Kelsey Kates | ESG Decoded #200
What if sustainability isn't a job title, but a skill set you already have? Emma Cox speaks with Kelsey Kates, founder of Playfully Works,about what it means to care deeply about the planet while working in a role not traditionally tied to sustainability. At the time of this recording, Kelsey led...
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Restore the Earth Foundation's 1 Million Acre Reforestation Vision | ESG Decoded Podcast #199
Coastal Louisiana is losing a football field of land every hour. Restore the Earth Foundation (REF) is betting a million acres of restored forest can turn that around — and they're nearly halfway there. In this episode, host Erika Schiller is joined by Taylor Marshall, REF's Executive Director…
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ESG Decoded x Superpollutant Sessions | ESG Decoded Podcast #198
In our new exclusive – ESG Decoded x Superpollutant Sessions, we’re shifting the climate conversation toward something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, but has the potential to drive some of the fastest, most meaningful climate impact available right now: superpollutants. You’ve likely...
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The ESG Reset: How Leading Companies Are Navigating What's Next | ESG Decoded Podcast #197
The future (and current state) of ESG has been debated from every angle, but what is actually happening inside companies? In this episode, Emma Cox is joined by Andrew Jones, Principal Researcher at The Conference Board, to discuss new research on how organizations are responding to today's...
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Road Scholar's Journey to More Sustainable Travel | ESG Decoded Podcast #196
Tourism has the power to educate, connect people, and support local communities—but it also carries environmental responsibilities. In this episode, Erika Schiller is joined by Meghan Flynn, Associate Vice President of Program Strategy, and Bryn Geddes, Sustainability Manager at Road Scholar, to...
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DoorDash on Creating Win-Win Sustainability Solutions | ESG Decoded Podcast #195
Join us for a special ESG Decoded x San Francisco Climate Week video series, where some of the brightest minds in sustainability come together to shape what’s next. From bold ideas to candid conversations, each episode highlights the leaders turning ambition into action. You’ll hear real-world...
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Financing the Transition: Climate Investment & Insurance Risk | ESG Decoded Podcast #194
Could the climate crisis first emerge as an insurance crisis? As climate-related risks intensify, questions are growing around the future affordability and availability of insurance for individuals, businesses, and communities. In this episode, Anna Stablum speaks with Liza Jansen, Head of...
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Venture-Backed Innovation & the Future of Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast #193
Join us for a special ESG Decoded x San Francisco Climate Week video series, where some of the brightest minds in sustainability come together to shape what’s next. From bold ideas to candid conversations, each episode highlights the leaders turning ambition into action. You’ll hear real-world...
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How Cisco Is Turning Sustainability Into a Business Advantage | ESG Decoded #192
Sustainability is no longer a side initiative—it’s a core driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term business growth. In this episode of ESG Decoded, Emma Cox joins forces with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco, to discuss how one of the world’s largest technology...
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What’s Slowing Climate Progress? Markets, Media, & Incentives | ESG Decoded Podcast #191
In a time of growing urgency, why does meaningful climate progress still feel out of reach? In this episode, host Emma Cox is joined by Bill Flederbach, President and CEO of ClimeCo, and Dr. T. Alexander Puutio, a leadership professor at Harvard, Columbia, and NYU Stern, and a contributor to...
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Why Capital Markets Hold the Key to Climate Progress | ESG Decoded Podcast #190
In this episode, Anna Stablum talks with Natasha Garcha, Senior Director of Sustainable Finance at Impact Investment Exchange, to discuss how capital markets can tackle climate challenges at scale. From innovative bond structures to real-world deployment in emerging markets, Natasha explains how...
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Inside Colgate-Palmolive: Sustainability as a Business Outcome | ESG Decoded #189
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Tax Credits, Energy Demand, & the Race to Build New Power Generation | ESG Decoded Podcast #188
The future of energy is not just about new technologies; it is about how policy, investment, and growing demand come together to shape what gets built next. In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Tom Bitting, Managing Director at Advantage Capital, about the evolving landscape of...
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Danone North America: Building a Regenerative Future Through Sustainability | ESG Decoded #187
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Can Tobacco Ever Be Sustainable? An ESG Reality Check | ESG Decoded Podcast #186
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Sustainability Data Driving Business Decisions | ESG Decoded Podcast #185
Collecting sustainability data is expected, but using it to drive real business change is where transformation begins. In this episode, host Erika Schiller talks with Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, a global life science company...
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How Mayor Justin Bibb Is Turning Cleveland into a Climate Leader | ESG Decoded Podcast #184
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Advancing Decarbonization in Hard-to-Abate Sectors | ESG Decoded Podcast #183
In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Andre de Fontaine, Managing Director at the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA), and David Prieto, ClimeCo’s VP of Sustainability Advisory, about how market mechanisms are accelerating decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors. Andre explains how...
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*AUDIO ONLY* Music With a Mission: Rozzi on Using Her Voice for Climate Awareness | ESG Decoded #182
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Music With a Mission: Rozzi on Using Her Voice for Climate Awareness | ESG Decoded #182
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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Inside Credo Beauty: The Role of Science in Building a Sustainable Future for Clean Beauty | ESG Decoded #181
In this episode, Emma Cox is joined by Christina Ross, Head of Science & Impact at Credo Beauty, to talk about how this leading clean beauty retailer is redefining what people expect from their products—and from the brands behind them. Christina shares how her background in toxicology and public...
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Circular Retail in Action: Solving Plastic Waste Through Local Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #180
How can global corporations and local entrepreneurs collaborate to fight plastic pollution at scale? In this week's episode, host Anna Stablum welcomes Jessie Coates, EY Corporate Responsibility Markets Leader, and Bintang Ekananda, Founder and CEO of Alner. Together, they unpack the unique...
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Regulations Shaping Corporate Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast #179
Sustainability regulations are redefining how companies report and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Stavros Gadinis, Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, about the evolving legal landscape of ESG reporting. They...
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Building Irresistibly Sustainable Brands at P&G with Virginie Helias | ESG Decoded Podcast #178
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change…
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How the Poultry Industry Measures Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast #177
Behind every egg and chicken product is a supply chain shaped by environmental demands, social responsibility, and evolving consumer expectations. In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Ryan Bennett, Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) and...
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What “Snacking Made Right” Really Means at Mondelēz | ESG Decoded Podcast #176
What does it take to embed sustainability into a global snack company, without losing sight of taste, scale, or impact? This week on ESG Decoded, host Emma Cox is joined by Susanne Mathis-Alig, Vice President of ESG Reporting and Head of Impact Investing at Mondelēz International, the global...
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What SB 261 Means for Businesses & Climate Resilience | ESG Decoded Podcast #175
How can organizations turn climate risk reporting from a compliance exercise into a strategic advantage? In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Jessica Penny, Sustainability Reporting Lead at Mitiga, and Amanda Mast, Sustainability Advisory Director at ClimeCo. Together, they break down...
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Coal, Renewables, & the Grid: Shaping Southeast Asia’s Energy Future | ESG Decoded Podcast #174
A clean energy future is within reach, but the road to get there is complex, especially in the world’s fastest-growing region. Host Anna Stablum and Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank’s Vice President for East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific, discuss one of the region’s most pressing...
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The Business of Better Sleep: Driving Growth Through ESG Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #173
Could a better night’s sleep also mean a better future for the planet? Naturepedic, a certified organic mattress manufacturer, is proving that comfort, health, and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. In this episode, host Emma Cox and Arin Schultz, Naturepedic’s Chief Growth Officer, discuss...
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Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #172
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...
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Equity in Action: Rethinking Corporate Climate Strategy | ESG Decoded #171
What if your renewable energy strategy could deliver real impact beyond carbon reduction? In this episode, host Emma Cox is joined by Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards, for a robust conversation on what it means to center equity in sustainability– especially in today’s complex...
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Rethinking Carbon: Compliance, Credibility & Competitive Edge | ESG Decoded Podcast #170
In this episode, host Anna Stablum is joined by Andy Yap and Alex Cox from ERM to unpack the evolving carbon market landscape and the real risks businesses face when sustainability is sidelined. The path forward may seem uncertain, from regulatory pressure to changing investor expectations, but...
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The Power of Real Estate in Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast #169
In this episode, Emma Cox talks with Dr. Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer at GRESB, about why the built environment is a critical lever for climate impact, accounting for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Chris shares how data, transparency, and thoughtful innovation transform…
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Insetting 101: Cutting Emissions from the Inside Out | ESG Decoded Podcast #168
What if your business could cut emissions and create value—right within your own supply chain? That’s the potential of insetting, a game-changing sustainability strategy where companies directly invest in environmental projects tied to their operations, slashing Scope 3 emissions and powering...
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What’s Delaying Article 6 Carbon Trading Progress Post-COP29? | ESG Decoded Podcast #167
Article 6 is a section of the Paris Agreement that enables countries to trade emissions reductions to meet their climate goals more cost-effectively. What’s holding up progress on Article 6? In this episode, host Anna Stablum is joined by Peter Zaman, Climate Finance Lawyer, COP Veteran, and...
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Powerhouse Executive Alexis Glick Unpacks ESG’s Shifting Landscape | ESG Decoded Podcast #166
In this episode, powerhouse executive and recent CNN and NewsNation Cuomo correspondent, Alexis Glick, joins host Emma Cox to unpack the shifting dynamics of ESG in today’s business climate. With experience across Wall Street, media, corporate boardrooms, and the nonprofit world, Alexis brings a...
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Inside HelloFresh's Sustainable Strategy: Transforming Food Waste into Impact | ESG Decoded #165
Join Emma Cox and Jeff Yorzyk, Senior Director of Sustainability at HelloFresh, to learn how the meal solutions company drives impact beyond the dinner table. Learn how HelloFresh redefines responsible business through innovative logistics, circular packaging, sustainable sourcing, and human…
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What the 1.5°C Threshold Means for People & the Planet | ESG Decoded #164
Earth Month, celebrated each April, reminds us that protecting our planet begins with awareness and grows through action. While climate change is a global issue, it also presents local and personal challenges. As 2024 was the warmest year on record - and we crossed the 1.5°C mark -scientists are...
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Stories of Impact & Innovation: How Every Job Can Be Sustainable | ESG Decoded Podcast #163
Earth Month is celebrated in April and reminds us that protecting our planet is a shared responsibility. This goes beyond activism or environmental science; it can start with the work we do every day. Too often, we assume that making a difference means working directly in sustainability. But what...
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How to Close the Leadership Gap for Women | ESG Decoded Podcast #162
Trigger and sensitive content warning: This episode includes discussions of gender inequality, workplace biases, and a brief mention of gender-based violence. March marks Women’s History Month, an opportunity to spotlight the contributions and achievements of women worldwide. In this special...
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Houston Methodist’s Approach to Sustainability in Healthcare | ESG Decoded Podcast #161
In this episode, Jason Fischer, Director of the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist, discusses the hospital’s groundbreaking Green ICU Initiative and its efforts to reduce medical waste. He shares how Houston Methodist is leading the way in medical PVC recycling, composting programs…
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Transforming Sustainability with a Mindset Shift | ESG Decoded Podcast #160
What if sustainability started with changing how we think and act? In this episode, host Emma Cox welcomes Daniel Lawse, Chief Century Thinker at Verdis Group, to discuss how long-term thinking and living systems frameworks can transform sustainability strategies. Daniel explains how viewing…
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Carbon Calories: Decoding Product Emissions with a Nutrition Label | ESG Decoded Podcast #159
What if tracking carbon emissions was as simple as counting calories? In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Julie Mulkerin Ortiz, General Manager of Decarbonization Strategy at Chevron, to break down the complexities of carbon accounting using a relatable analogy—nutrition labels. Just as...
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Transforming Compliance into Competitive Advantage | ESG Decoded Podcast #158
Dive into the cutting-edge world of sustainability data with Amanda Kuhl and Chad Spitler, Founder and CEO of Third Economy, in this eye-opening episode of ESG Decoded. As the landscape shifts from voluntary ESG reporting to mandatory disclosures, businesses face new challenges and opportunities,...
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How Reforestation Supports Climate Resilience | ESG Decoded Podcast #157
Join us as host Amanda Kuhl speaks with Valerie Tamburi, Director of Reforestation, and Marina Weikel, Carbon Credit and GIS Coordinator at Treefolks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring ecosystems and fostering community connections through tree planting and education in Central…
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How AI Is Shaping the Future of Sustainability | ESG Decoded Podcast # 156
In this episode, host Erika Schiller welcomes Simon Ninan, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability at Hitachi Vantara, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. They discuss the energy demands and environmental impacts of AI, alongside innovative...
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ESG Decoded, powered by ClimeCo, is a podcast for business leaders navigating sustainability, innovation, and the evolving expectations shaping organizations today. Hosted by Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum, the show features candid conversations with sustainability leaders and subject-matter experts across industries. Each episode cuts through the noise to explore the ideas, challenges, and actions moving sustainability forward—giving listeners practical insights to turn ambition into meaningful impact.For more information, visit https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/.
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