The ESG Experience

The ESG Experience

Conversations about ESG and beyond, brought to you by Conservice ESG.

Episodes

September 5, 2024 36 mins

In this special episode of the ESG Experience, Dan Winters from GRESB and Cass McFadden from Cortland join Michelle Winters from Conservice to explore how GRESB has adapted to sustainability trends and how companies like Cortland improved their GRESB scores. Cass shares Cortland’s strategies for GRESB reporting and how these results shape their ESG strategy. They also discuss how GRESB reporting engages stakeholders and informs fut...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, speaker, facilitator, writer, & author, to explore how past wounds shape leadership styles and discuss the impact of low-conscious leadership on climate change. They offer strategies for shifting towards more sustainable practices, emphasizing the urgent need for a mindset change to protect our planet's future.

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Eugene Beh, CEO and Co-Founder of Quino Energy, to explore the differences between flow batteries & lithium-ion batteries, highlighting their environmental impacts, cost structures, and safety profiles, as well as the social issues tied to their supply chains. They also examine governance aspects, evaluating when and why grid operators should consider alternatives to lithium-...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Loretta Napoleoni, economist, international bestselling author, and investigative journalist, to explore the cypherpunks' vision for internet privacy and how their ideas influenced Bitcoin’s creation. Discover the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the rise of decentralized tech and the tech industry's growth. Join us as we reflect on lessons learned and the balance betwe...

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In this episode, Ryan Nelson and guest host Christopher Morales, Conservice Solutions Architect, are joined by Thomas Stanchak, Director of Sustainability at Stoneweg, to discuss the benefits of investing in solar panels and high-efficiency HVAC systems, highlighting their impact on reducing costs, enhancing property values, and delivering strong ROI. We'll cover key metrics like energy use intensity (EUI) and ENERGY STAR scores, a...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Nancy Mentesana, Executive Director of ESG at Labrador, to dissect the seismic shifts in SEC disclosures and their far-reaching effects. They explore the evolving landscape of climate reporting, from voluntary to mandatory, and the varying perceptions among companies. They also provide invaluable insights into guidelines for private companies reporting and Larry Fink's strate...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jack Davis, who recently joined Conservice as VP of ESG Strategy, to discuss ESG trends and their impact on real estate, examine the unique aspects of ESG within the real estate sector, and shed light on the significance of ESG and its potential for transformative change.

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In this special episode of the ESG Experience, Dan Winters from GRESB joins Michelle Winters from Conservice to explore the significance of data coverage in enhancing GRESB scores and the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios. They tackle the challenges hindering widespread adoption of GRESB reporting and how industry initiatives are addressing them, analyze the intersection between GRESB and SEC disclosure/IFRS stan...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy & Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company, to dive into the intricate world of sustainability in the food industry. They explore thought-provoking questions that shed light on how Maisie's personal experiences shape her perspectives, the dangers of greenwashing, and strategies for effectively communicating sustainability efforts.

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jeff Senne, the Founder & CEO of Sandbar Solutions, to discuss the corporate responsibility teams and boardrooms amidst the backlash surrounding ESG initiatives, the imperative to reconsider and redefine the roles of government and individuals in propelling ESG agendas, and the formidable challenges confronting global corporations as they implement a unified global purpose, v...

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Mike Robinson, founding member of retail sustainability platform The Eighth Notch, to discuss the rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers, delving into the evolving landscape and its influence on business strategies, the significance of prioritizing carbon avoidance over offsets, and the importance of transparency in ESG compliance and reporting for retaile...

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Janis Parthun, VP of Project Consulting Services at RGP, to discuss how companies are handling climate risks and navigating emerging climate reporting standards as well as challenges they face throughout the lifecycle of ESG strategy implementation.

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Gary Baker, CEO, and Roxanne White, VP of ESG/Corporate Reporting, from Baker Brand Communication to discuss the branding and strategy of a corporate brand, telling the story of ESG within a corporation, and communicating strategies with stakeholders.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, we were joined by Larry Dorfman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Roots, to discuss the role of real estate investment in the community, understanding the science behind investing, and how anyone can build real wealth by investing in real estate with the help of Roots.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jennifer Stojkovic, Founder of the Vegan Women Summit, to discuss why food is frequently left out of the ESG discussion despite being a large part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a critical component of climate goals.

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In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Rex Raimond, Director of Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS), to discuss investment in food systems, how food systems can help transform the ESG regime, why investors need to coordinate with the community to increase finances within these food systems, and more.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Bill Green, Managing Partner at Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, to discuss the importance of selecting, developing, and financing projects with the lowest possible carbon emissions, how the definition of "infrastructure" has evolved over time, the outlook of the climate transition in 2023 and beyond, and more.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Marcus Burrow, Conservice’s VP of Energy & Sustainability Solutions, to discuss energy procurement, renewable energy, understanding deregulation across different states, solutions for managing utility data and energy procurement efforts, and more.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jim Massey, Chief Sustainability Officer of Zai Lab, to discuss putting trust into action to tackle big problems, cultivating & institutionalizing organization purpose, creating cultures designed to help teams thrive, and more.

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In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Chris Gray, Chief Technology Officer of RENU Communities, to discuss the role existing buildings play when it comes to global carbon emissions, and why we must focus on making our existing building stock more energy resilient, as opposed to only prioritizing new, energy efficient building projects.

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