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The ESG Report – PJ Farrenkopf: Achieving Sustainability Goals in the Global Energy Sector

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with PJ Farrenkopf, Senior Manager of Global Energy at Jabil.

With a background in government and accounting, PJ Farrenkopf, the Global Energy Head at Jabil, a Fortune 200 provider of manufacturing services, brings a distinctive perspective to his position. PJ is deeply committed to achieving sustainability goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as evidenced by Jabil’s ambitious carbon reduction targets and their commitment to the Science Based Target initiative. His expertise in electricity consumption, energy contracts, carbon markets, and energy efficiency has been instrumental in driving these initiatives, and he emphasizes the importance of understanding risks, setting strategies, and monitoring and improving them to meet climate targets. He also acknowledges the leadership of Europe in setting standards for compliance and highlights the cost-saving benefits of energy efficiency. Join Tom Fox and PJ Farrenkopf on this episode of The ESG Report to learn more about his insights and experiences in achieving sustainability goals in the global energy sector.

Key Highlights:

  • PJ Farrenkopf’s Journey Through Politics and Energy
  • Jabil’s Ambitious Carbon Reduction Targets
  • Understanding the Intricacies of Energy Markets
  • Business Benefits of Optimizing Energy Processes

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Jabil

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The ESG Report: Charity Buhrow on Living off the Grid: Revolutionizing Sustainable Living

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Charity Buhrow, who, with her husband, constructs tiny homes for sustainable, off-grid living.

The podcast episode “Living Off-Grid: Building Tiny Houses” explores the rising trend of living a more environmentally conscious and simple lifestyle. Charity Buhrow, who builds tiny houses in Wisconsin, shares their goal of promoting self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on the outside world. They have designed systems that allow people to live off-grid and meet their own needs. The conversation emphasizes the impact of the pandemic, which has highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency and creating one’s own life. Twisted Willows Outfitters specializes in constructing environmentally friendly structures, catering to those who want a more traditional or free lifestyle.

Their commitment to sustainable sourcing and construction sets them apart, using materials that have already been knocked down and supporting local suppliers. The conversation also discusses the role of sustainable tiny houses in addressing the affordable housing crisis, highlighting their environmental benefits and cost-saving potential. These houses are built with environmentally friendly practices and can be rented, sold, or offered through land contracts to make them accessible. Independent and energy-efficient homes are also highlighted, offering homeowners the opportunity to save money and feel secure while generating their power. Additionally, the conversation explores the passionate and family-oriented culture of Den Cave and Cabin, a company that prioritizes work-life balance and creating personalized spaces for clients. Overall, the episode showcases the growing movement towards environmentally conscious living and the various ways people are embracing this lifestyle.

Key Highlights:

  • Living Off-Grid: Building Tiny Houses
  • Sustainable Sourcing and Construction
  • Sustainable Tiny Houses for Affordable Housing
  • Benefits of Independent and Energy-Efficient Homes
  • Passionate and Family-Oriented Business Culture

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The ESG Report – Kai Gray on ESG: The Compliance Officer’s New Frontier

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Kai Gray, CEO and co-founder of Motive, a software company focused on ESG data management.

In this podcast conversation with Tom Fox, they discuss the growing significance of ESG in various industries and its connection to compliance. They explore the role of compliance officers in ESG, the influence of large corporate customers on driving ESG down the supply chain, and the need for standardized measures and reporting. The discussion also delves into the expanding role of compliance in incorporating external stakeholder feedback and addressing non-financial metrics. The future of ESG is predicted to involve more companies integrating it into annual reports, stricter regulations, penalties for greenwashing, and the evolution of ESG ratings. The conversation highlights the importance of clarity and understanding within the ESG industry.

Key Highlights

·       Kai Gray’s Journey into ESG

·       Evolution of a Company’s Focus

·       ESG as a Business Driver

·       ESG’s Influence on Compliance

·       ESG Regulation and the Future

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The ESG Report – Tommy Linstroth on Building for a Sustainable Future: The Role of ESG in Construction

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Tommy Linstroth founder and CEO at Green Badger about the role and opportunity for the construction industry in the ESG arena.

The podcast episode discusses the increasing importance of incorporating ESG practices in the construction industry. Tommy Linstroth, an expert in the field, emphasizes the need for companies to embrace ESG to remain competitive and attract talent. Linstroth highlights the demand for ESG compliance from customers, regulators, and financiers. He emphasizes the need for companies to measure and integrate various ESG factors, breaking down silos within organizations. The conversation also emphasizes the role of safety in ESG and the potential benefits of ESG in improving efficiency, talent attraction, and transparency. Overall, the episode underscores the significance of ESG integration in the construction industry and the importance of a strategic approach to its implementation.

Key Highlights

·       The Intersection of Construction and ESG

·       ESG Integration in Construction Industry

·       ESG and Business Efficiency

·       Getting Started with ESG

·       ESG Implementation and Continuous Improvement

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Green Badger

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The ESG Report – Ernest Anunciacion on Driving Positive Change: The Power of Stakeholder Engagement

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Ernest Anunciacion, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Workiva, about how Workiva uses ESG to drive stakeholder engagement.

The conversation between Tom and Ernest explores the importance of stakeholder engagement in driving ESG initiatives. Workiva, a leading platform in ESG reporting, has a comprehensive roadmap focusing on innovation, the environment, philanthropy, and people. They aim to be a leading-edge technology by 2025 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Workiva emphasizes the convergence of ESG and financial transformation and provides tools and resources for effective ESG reporting. They stress the need for consistent and decision-useful data to build trust among stakeholders. The conversation also discusses the growing importance of ESG considerations for investors, banks, and insurance companies and the potential of Gen AI in the workforce. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, ESG reporting, and adapting to technological advancements in driving positive change in the business world.

Key Highlights:

  • ESG Stakeholders
  • Workiva’s ESG Roadmap
  • ESG reporting and risk management
  • The Impact of ESG Strategies on Investment Decisions
  • The Potential of Gen AI

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Ernest Anunciacion

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The ESG Report – Yoram Ashery – Unlocking the Power Within: Nostromo’s Clean Energy Storage

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Yoram Ashery, CEO at Nostromo Energy and we discuss zero carbon energy storage.
In this episode, we discuss Nostromo Energy’s innovative clean energy storage technology for buildings. By storing cold energy in small cells filled with water, buildings can become giant batteries, reducing dependence on the grid and advancing the energy transition. The use of cloud-based energy storage management allows for remote control and optimization of energy storage systems, creating a virtual power plant that responds to grid demands. This technology offers environmental benefits, and financial advantages, and helps in reducing carbon emissions. The podcast also highlights the challenges and solutions in transitioning to clean energy, emphasizing the need for capital, regulation, consumer participation, and innovative technologies like Nostromo.

Key Highlights

·       Nostromo Energy: Clean Energy Storage

·       Cloud-based energy storage management

·       Clean energy storage and carbon reduction

·       Renewable Energy Revolution

·       Challenges and Solutions in Transitioning to Clean Energy

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The ESG Report – Shawn Kreloff – Anaerobic Digestion

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, host Tom Fox speaks with Shawn Kreloff from Bioenergy Devco, a company that harnesses the power of anaerobic digestion to turn organic waste into biogas. Shawn explains how his company has bought technology to turn methane gas into fertilizer, revolutionizing waste management for municipalities and large businesses. Bioenergy Devco builds, owns, and operates the plants and helps businesses meet or exceed their ESG goals. In addition to being eco-friendly, Bioenergy Devco’s technology has soil, air, and water quality benefits. Shawn also discusses his company’s exploration of the organic waste diversion market in the South and the impact it could have on job creation and the environment. Take advantage of this enlightening conversation on The ESG Report!

Key Highlights:

  • The innovative technology of anaerobic digestion
  • Converting Methane Gas into Soil Fertilizer
  • Anaerobic Digesters in Climate Change Mitigation
  • ESG Impact through Air, Water, and Soil Quality
  • BioEnergy DevCo’s Waste-to-Energy Potential in Southern USA

Notable Quotes:

“So, what we drill now underground in frac is organic material that’s literally been captured, you know, for, you know, millions of years.”

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Bioenergy Devco

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The ESG Report – Trysha Daskam on the Rise of ESG Strategies in Investing

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Welcome to The ESG Report! In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Trysha Daskam, Managing Director and Head of ESG Strategy at Silver Regulatory Associates, to discuss how fund managers can implement effective ESG strategies. Trysha stresses the importance of having a defensible and consistent ESG program to attract investments from institutional investors. They discuss the consequences of inaccurate reporting and the need for standardization in ESG reporting across different funds. Trysha expresses her expectations for increased allocation of assets to ESG strategies and more regulation to ensure responsible investment. With regulatory guardrails increasing globally, this episode is a must-listen for any investor who cares about sustainable and responsible investments. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation between Tom Fox and Trysha Daskam. Tune in now to The ESG Report!

Key Highlights:

·       Importance of ESG in Investments

·       Challenges of ESG Conversations with Institutional Investors

·       The Importance of Accurate ESG Reporting

·       Establishing ESG reporting standards

·       Data Privacy Regulations in Global Markets

Notable Quotes:

“And so we’re a team or firm, or a company doesn’t have a perspective on how these factors impact their investments, work, operations, etc. It is seen as an oversight and a meaningful oversight of that company manager management team.”

“If you are a manager that hasn’t gone through fundraising in a period of time and you haven’t seen the request list from a placement agent or from entities looking to diligence you, and you’re not aware of the extensive questions that ESG present with respect to those investigations.”

“If I could drive anything home from this conversation would be around encouraging managers to look at their ESG program, to test it, to ask the question, is every line in here defensible? It is outdated if you still need to update your ESG policy since 20 21. The space has grown. The standards have changed. The questions investors are asking have changed. Priorities have shifted.”

“You must do what you say you are doing, and if you cannot do what you say you’re doing, then you must qualify it, and you must qualify it appropriately.”

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Silver Regulatory Associates

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Eli Sutton on Operational Sustainability

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this episode, Tom is joined by Eli Sutton is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in sales and 15 years in operation leadership. He has been involved in a variety of industries, but has spent the last 10 years with Teramind, providing employee monitoring solutions to organizations. They discuss how operational sustainability can help your business grow and thrive for years to come!

You will learn how operational sustainability can help your business grow and thrive over the long term. After the pandemic hit, many companies were looking to maximize their workforce productivity rather than security. Eli found that Teramind offered customizable solutions that could provide compliance, security and productivity without hindering user ability. With the right processes, resources, and tools like Teramind, companies can be operationally sustainable and maximize their growth. Eli’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable in helping businesses maximize their productivity and security.

Key Highlights

1. What benefits can a solution like Teramind provide to organizations in terms of security, productivity, and data management?

2. How can Teramind help organizations execute due diligence processes more efficiently and save on billable hours?

3. How have organizations’ needs changed with the pandemic, and how can Teramind help them meet those new requirements?

Notable Quotes

1.     “Strong work ethic, a proven process to complete each task, following through with a proven process, a team member who monitors that proven process and make sure that it’s being followed and a team to overall review and optimize that proven process over time – this is the key to operational sustainability and success.”

2.     “Think of a company as something like a massive ship that’s going across the Atlantic. Now what does that ship need to make that journey a success?”

3.     “For a company to be operationally sustainable, it must have strong foundations.”

4.     “Put in 100% of the effort and you’ll make it across in record time.”

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Gareth Evans on Energy Transition

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this episode, Tom is joined by Gareth Evans, founder of Veckta. Gareth Evans had always planned to be a fast jet pilot, but decided to pursue an environmental science degree instead. After working in the oil and gas industry for many years, he found himself in Iraq, doing liability assessments in areas with massive environmental issues. This experience inspired him to become the CEO of Veckta, an energy transition platform. He works to help businesses become more sustainable, reliable, and profitable by developing their own onsite energy systems. He encourages companies to respect the energy transition process and believes that by 2030 there will be a shift to a more distributed and secure form of energy.

Key Highlights

1. How can businesses use energy transition to become more profitable and sustainable?

2. What strategies can businesses use to reduce emissions and increase reliability, resilience, and security of their energy systems?

3. How can businesses leverage technology and brokering relationships to maximize their energy transition investments?

Notable Quotes

1.     “We can actually be sustainable and profitable these days with these systems. Having people who are thinking strategically about the long-term sustainability of their business and also ensuring that they are maintain and grow their profitability and have a differentiated position in their market is key.”

2.     “You can actually be sustainable and profitable these days with these systems.”

3.     “It’s not something that we can change overnight. We do need to really adapt with purpose and there’s ways of doing that and ensuring that we do drive that sustainable outcome.”

4.     “It’s important that we’re thinking about what is the worst-case scenario? What does it cost us? How do we factor that into our decision making?”

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Gareth Evans on LinkedIn

Veckta