The Green Beginnings Podcast

Béla Hanratty, founding partner at Keeling Capital, comes from an investment banking background at UBS. Now, he leads Keeling Capital, focusing on finding, supporting and funding the leading climate VCs worldwide. In this epiosde, we dive into how climate VC supports the shift to net zero, the story behind Keeling Capital, and their approach to picking the best climate VCs. Follow Béla: Linkedin Substack Follow the Pod: Linkedin Follow the Team: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/

Jon Lukomnik is managing partner of Sinclair Capital and over his career, Jon has been the investment advisor or a trustee for more than $100 bn. Today, Jon is also an author, podcaster, and professor at Columbia University. In this episode, Jon explains his idea of system-level investing, the challenges and opportunties of ESG Investing and the evolution of sustainable investing in the institutional space. Follow the Pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-beginnings/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/

Ben Foster is founder & president of Fosterra, a sustainability consulting firm for public and private sector organizations in the US and globally. In this episode, Ben describes the evolution from “Sustainability 1.0” to “Sustaianbility 2.0” he has perceived since entering the space 16 years ago. We discuss typical projects Forsterra works on, how companies’ emissions are split into scope 1,2 & 3, why the decarbonization of firms does not happen overnight and what role public sector organizations should play in the transition to a low emission economy. Follow the Pod: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-beginnings/⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Team: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/

Nils Meinefeld is the co-founder & CEO of Hibyrd as well as a lecturer on sustainable finance at ESCP Business School. Hibyrd promises energy savings as a service to its customers by tackling inefficiencies in the electricity grid. Prior to founding Hibyrd, Nils worked in portfolio management and responsible investing. In this episode, Nils shares his transition from a career in sustainable finance to founding Hibyrd. We explore the solution Hibyrd offers in addressing electricity grid inefficiencies and discuss the challenges and rewards of sustainable entrepreneurship. Follow the Pod: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-beginnings/⁠⁠ Follow the Team: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/

James Purcell is the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Credit Suisse. His journey from a history scholar at Oxford University to a leader in sustainable finance provides him with a unique vantage point in this complex field. In this episode, we join James in exploring the intricacies of sustainable finance, dissecting how it influences and is influenced by the global market landscape. We delve into the latest trends and identify potential risks in this dynamic sector. Listen as James offers valuable insights into his preferred sustainable products, discusses the interplay between profit and altruism, and emphasizes the growing significance of climate adaptation technologies. Follow the Pod: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-beginnings/⁠ Follow the Team: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/

Diego Mesa Puyo is former Minister of Energy and Mines of Colombia, current Deputy Head of the Climate Policy Division at the IMF and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Columbia University Center on Global Energy. Follow the Pod: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-beginnings/ Follow the Team: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-parrino-7a27511b6 https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoafonsocosta https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantincaspar/