The balance between technological progress & societal wellbeing ft. Loretta Napoleoni

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 future goals.

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.

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-ion batteries, weighing factors like cost-effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability.

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 between technological progress and societal wellbeing.

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, and explore how these improvements boost resident retention. Additionally, we'll touch on technological advancements, current policies, market trends, and share success stories from Stoneweg.

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 strategies at BlackRock amidst the ESG backlash, prompting profound changes in investor behavior and corporate rhetoric.

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.

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 standards, uncovering the implications for sustainability reporting in the global real estate sector, and gaze into the future and discuss the trajectory of GRESB, envisioning its profound impact on shaping the sustainability landscape of the real estate market worldwide.

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.

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, values, and principles.