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Redefining Conservation with Rich Stockdale

Building a Billion Pound Natural Capital Portfolio

Episode 5 of the Making The Difference podcast, hosted by Kirsty Gilchrist, titled "Redefining Conservation with Rich Stockdale" was published on November 6, 2024 and runs 51 minutes.

November 6, 2024 ·51m · Making The Difference

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Summary

What if the key to saving our planet isn't choosing between profit and preservation, but reimagining how they work together?In this final episode of our environmental leadership series, Rich Stockdale, CEO of Oxygen Conservation shares how he's transforming conservation into a legitimate investment asset class. From purchasing degraded estates to creating thriving ecosystems, discover how Oxygen Conservation is building a £1 billion natural capital portfolio while proving that environmental restoration and profit can go hand in hand.Key Discussion Points:- How Oxygen Conservation selects and transforms degraded land- Creating environmental and social impact while generating returns- Building a professional culture in the conservation sector- Balancing founder life with family commitmentsNotable Quotes:"When you go to a degraded landscape, they're silent... And when you arrive at noise, it's audibly loud with the buzzing and insects.""We don't buy high quality farmland... We target marginal land that probably should never have been farmed.""If we're not prepared to pay our interns in the environment sector, why on earth would anyone invest in us?"Resources Mentioned:- Oxygen Conservation: Oxygen Conservation - Home- Book: Wilding by Isabella Tree - Wilding by Isabella Tree | GoodreadsRich's Top 3 Leadership Tips:1. Be incredibly bold and call your shot2. Out-work everybody in the room3. Never sacrifice your bar when it comes to talent - if it's not a "hell yes," it's a noHow Listeners Can Help:- Make mindful purchasing choices- Buy less, buy higher quality- Check where your pension is invested- Support organic and locally-sourced productsConnect with Rich:Rich Stockdale PhD | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

What if the key to saving our planet isn't choosing between profit and preservation, but reimagining how they work together?


In this final episode of our environmental leadership series, Rich Stockdale, CEO of Oxygen Conservation shares how he's transforming conservation into a legitimate investment asset class. From purchasing degraded estates to creating thriving ecosystems, discover how Oxygen Conservation is building a £1 billion natural capital portfolio while proving that environmental restoration and profit can go hand in hand.


Key Discussion Points:

- How Oxygen Conservation selects and transforms degraded land

- Creating environmental and social impact while generating returns

- Building a professional culture in the conservation sector

- Balancing founder life with family commitments


Notable Quotes:

"When you go to a degraded landscape, they're silent... And when you arrive at noise, it's audibly loud with the buzzing and insects."


"We don't buy high quality farmland... We target marginal land that probably should never have been farmed."


"If we're not prepared to pay our interns in the environment sector, why on earth would anyone invest in us?"


Resources Mentioned:

- Oxygen Conservation: Oxygen Conservation - Home

- Book: Wilding by Isabella Tree - Wilding by Isabella Tree | Goodreads


Rich's Top 3 Leadership Tips:

1. Be incredibly bold and call your shot

2. Out-work everybody in the room

3. Never sacrifice your bar when it comes to talent - if it's not a "hell yes," it's a no


How Listeners Can Help:

- Make mindful purchasing choices

- Buy less, buy higher quality

- Check where your pension is invested

- Support organic and locally-sourced products


Connect with Rich:

Rich Stockdale PhD | LinkedIn



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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