Mission Shunya
Mission Shunya (Shunya=Zero) is all about the transition to a zero carbon economy. The podcast features conversations related to clean-tech and sustainability. A new podcast episode is released every fortnight. Experts from around the world are featured along with people whose businesses and actions are having a positive impact and aims to inspire every individual take action to do their bit for the planet. Renewable energy, electric vehicles, sustainable development, climate change, circular economy are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Logo - H. Neve | Pics Credit - TerreGeneration | Prema | Unsplash | Guests | Theme Music - C. Henry
Episodes
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) related discussions is happening across the board but not everyone is keen. So what is holding us back in the adoption of ESG practices by businesses?
Gabriel Thoumi, President & CEO of Responsible Alpha joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of running into problems in implementation of ESG practices around the world.
Connect with Gabriel: https://www...
Gabriel Thoumi, President & CEO of Responsible Alpha joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of running into problems in implementation of ESG practices around the world.
Connect with Gabriel: https://www...
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On this second of a three part series around ESG we look at “How are businesses navigating the ESG landscape?”. Tomoo Machib from Zeroboard joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
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July 11, 2024 • 12 mins
ESG is everywhere, but what is it all about? What is the big deal? Why are companies worried about ESG implementation? How does this play into the wider net-zero transition?
All this and more on this first of a three part series around ESG with Girish Shivakumar.
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
All this and more on this first of a three part series around ESG with Girish Shivakumar.
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
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June 5, 2024 • 53 mins
Mission Shunya hits ‘100’ and it’s time to hit rewind and look back at the journey so far, the highs, the lows and everything in between. On this special episode, Girish Shivakumar is interviewed by the TerreGeneration team ft. Jacob and Kaushik where he shares his journey from creating the podcast to doing 100 episodes over the last few years and what to expect over the next 100 and beyond.
TerreGeneration is also t...
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April 1, 2023 • 32 mins
Are you looking to upgrade your bike to an e-bike? Well, you don’t have to buy a new one; all you need is a ‘Clip’. On this week’s episode Som Ray, CEO & Founder at Clip Bike joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.
Key topics:
The problem with conventional bikes
The innovation behind ‘Clip’
Will the E-bike boom sustain in the post pandemic years?
Clip as a solution for personal & shared b...
Key topics:
The problem with conventional bikes
The innovation behind ‘Clip’
Will the E-bike boom sustain in the post pandemic years?
Clip as a solution for personal & shared b...
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What is community solar? How can commercial & industrial (C&I) sector players leverage this asset to cut down on energy bills? All this and more discussed on this episode where Gabriel Phillips, CEO, Catalyst Power joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.
Key topics:
What is community solar?
Who benefits more from community solar?
Energy efficiency in Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
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Key topics:
What is community solar?
Who benefits more from community solar?
Energy efficiency in Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
...
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February 18, 2023 • 30 mins
Waste is ubiquitous, can solutions be ubiquitous too? Well, it can be, if the solution conceptualized by UBQ Materials is scaled up according to Rachel Barr who joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Diverting waste from landfills
- What is UBQ material?
- The climate positive process of conversion
- Supporting a circular economy by reimagining waste
- Scaling up UBQ materials in the developing w...
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February 4, 2023 • 26 mins
Soil is a crucial piece in the carbon sequestration cycle, but are we doing enough to preserve it? Are we incentivizing farmers to practice sustainable farming? How can carbon credits enable farmers get additional revenue? All this and more discussed on this episode where Robin Saluoks, Founder and CEO from eAgronom joins Girish Shivakumar for a chat.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Sustainable farming
- Soil Carbon Sequestrati...
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January 14, 2023 • 28 mins
Qatar spent nearly 15 times more than Russia in hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, was it worth it? Are big sporting events really sustainable in the long run? Was London Olympics of 2012 the real success story? All this and more discussed on this episode where Girish Shivakumar is joined by Jitesh Brahmkshatriya, Senior Director at CBRE.
Key topics:
Sustainability of large infrastructure projects
Positive imp...
Key topics:
Sustainability of large infrastructure projects
Positive imp...
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December 17, 2022 • 29 mins
First & last mile commute account for nearly 25% of transport emissions and sustainable micro-mobility is the way forward.
Wim Ouboter, the ‘Swiss Elon Musk’, founder of Micro Mobility Systems joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode sharing his story of building a business around kick scooters and now launching the Microlino.
Key topics:
Importance of innovation in business
Storytelling and brand bui...
Wim Ouboter, the ‘Swiss Elon Musk’, founder of Micro Mobility Systems joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode sharing his story of building a business around kick scooters and now launching the Microlino.
Key topics:
Importance of innovation in business
Storytelling and brand bui...
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December 3, 2022 • 39 mins
The unexpected events in Europe have resulted in an energy crisis of sorts but the biggest fear is the winter that is around the corner. Matthew Myers joins Girish Shivakumar to share his perspectives on the current situation.
Key topics:
The energy price rise in Europe
Natural gas situation in UK and Europe
Demand side measures for the winter
The importance of thermostats
The economics of heat pu...
Key topics:
The energy price rise in Europe
Natural gas situation in UK and Europe
Demand side measures for the winter
The importance of thermostats
The economics of heat pu...
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November 19, 2022 • 30 mins
Everyone talks about recycling and reusing resources but what does it take to setup & scale a business in this sector? A.L.N. Rao, CEO of Exigo Recycling joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience.
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November 5, 2022 • 15 mins
How can you get started with small action steps for a sustainable living?
Girish Shivakumar & Premasri Girish discuss the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) programme.
Girish Shivakumar & Premasri Girish discuss the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) programme.
Key topics:
75 small action steps for everyday sustainable living
Apply to the Mission LiFE global call for ideas: https://www.niti.gov.in/life | LiFE document: https://bit.ly/3U9OeD0
75 small action steps for everyday sustainable living
Apply to the Mission LiFE global call for ideas: https://www.niti.gov.in/life | LiFE document: https://bit.ly/3U9OeD0
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October 22, 2022 • 27 mins
Wouldn’t it be fun if your daily dose of game time resulted in planting more trees? Well, that’s exactly what Michael Libenson has set out to do with the EverForest game.
Michael joins Girish Shivakumar on this episode to share his idea behind this new game which is aimed to create a fun and socially inclusive behavioural nudges ultimately resulting in more trees on ground. Listen in to join the fun.
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October 8, 2022 • 28 mins
Why should we care about reducing our carbon footprint? Can we have a universal carbon label?
All this and a lot more discussed on this episode where Girish Shivakumar is in conversation with Frank Dalene.
All this and a lot more discussed on this episode where Girish Shivakumar is in conversation with Frank Dalene.
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September 17, 2022 • 28 mins
Every business needs a value differentiator, so how do entrepreneurs’ discover their USP/UVP?
Girish Shivakumar and Premasri Girish pick up a few entrepreneurs and their stories from the channel on this episode.
Listen to full episodes here-
EnergyX, Lithium extraction (Ep.12-https://bit.ly/3Bt9s6G)
Waterscope, Water testing (Ep. 35- https://bit.ly/3xyLSV7)
Rimagined, Upcycled produ...
EnergyX, Lithium extraction (Ep.12-https://bit.ly/3Bt9s6G)
Waterscope, Water testing (Ep. 35- https://bit.ly/3xyLSV7)
Rimagined, Upcycled produ...
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September 3, 2022 • 35 mins
Did you know that growing your own food is good for the planet?
Have you tried farming? If not, you can always rent a small farm to grow your food.
This conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Kapil Mandawewala from Edible Routes is all about growing your own food and reducing your carbon footprint.
Have you tried farming? If not, you can always rent a small farm to grow your food.
This conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Kapil Mandawewala from Edible Routes is all about growing your own food and reducing your carbon footprint.
Connect with Kapil https://edibleroutes.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/edibleroutes
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August 20, 2022 • 35 mins
What happens to water after you flush it down the drain? You might not care. But, water is a stressed asset and it is high time we start to close the loop.
Closed loop recycling of water is the theme of this episode where Aditi of Organic Solutions joins Girish Shivakumar to share her story and the organic water treatment solutions developed by them for both small and medium scale residential units.
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Closed loop recycling of water is the theme of this episode where Aditi of Organic Solutions joins Girish Shivakumar to share her story and the organic water treatment solutions developed by them for both small and medium scale residential units.
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August 6, 2022 • 30 mins
Are the high commodity prices going to be the new normal?
What is the role of critical metals in the net zero transition and also a lot more about Titanium and recycling on this episode featuring a conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Anastasios (Taso) Arima from IperionX.
What is the role of critical metals in the net zero transition and also a lot more about Titanium and recycling on this episode featuring a conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Anastasios (Taso) Arima from IperionX.
Connect with Taso Arima https://iperionx.com/ | https://bit.ly/3SmypIC
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July 24, 2022 • 18 mins
Electric Vehicles (EV) are the talk of the town (globally)! So, how do you decide if EV is right for you? Which category of EV should you choose? What are the incentives available for purchasing an EV?
All this and more discussed on this episode.
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