Tech Talks Green

Together with Illai Gescheit, Partner at Siemens Energy Ventures, we spoke about investment in the climate tech space. Is AI a problem or a solution? Is the climate space impacted by a downturn? And what new greentech startups should know when trying to fund their ideas? Tune in to find out!

The Beauty Industry is coming together to transform its impact on the world.“As members of the B Corp Beauty Coalition, we envision a new approach to beauty that prioritises soil as much as skin, nature as much as natural, evidence as much as ego, and impact as much as performance [...]”In this episode we talk with Shaun Rusell - Chair of the Supervisory Board in B Corp Beauty Coalition and Founder of Skandinavisk and Paolo Braguzzi - Initiator of the B Corp Beauty Coalition, member of the Supervisory Board of B Lab Europe, and an author of “L’impresa for good” about why we should stop being consumers in favor of being citizens, why we should aspire to regeneration instead of sustainability and why positive impact is only possible when we decide to see partners were we saw rivals.

We sat down with Kamil Kluza, co-founder of Climate X to talk about climate-related risks in the global economy. We discussed how data and AI can be harnessed to climate-proof businesses and create resilient risk strategies, risk modeling and the potential ROI of implementing ML and AI advancements. Can we better predict and mitigate extreme events, as well as the competencies of futureclimate risk in business?

Is it possible to put the brakes on fast fashion and make it more sustainable?The prevalence of fast fashion makes this industry largely unsustainable. However, there are a rising number of brands committed to making fashion more sustainable and environmentally friendly. As part of our Sustainability in Retail series of Disruption Talks, we invited Silvia Mazzanti, Product and Sustainability Manager at Save The Duck, and Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans International BV, to talk about their sustainable brands. Jinder Kang, Innovation Consultancy Lead at Netguru, also joined the conversation.MUD Jeans is a circular denim brand that produces high-quality, sustainable jeans. The company aims to recycle every single pair after use. Save the Duck’s mission is to create products that respect animals, the environment, and people, thanks to cutting-edge technologies that allow them to use sustainable materials.Hosted by Nat Chrzanowska.

How sustainable are the brands you purchase from? In the past, not many people will have asked this question, but things are changing.Sustainability has become an increasingly crucial factor in purchasing decisions. According to a recent survey by IBM, 60% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to reduce environmental impact.Nearly eight in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Of those who say it is very/extremely important, over 70% would pay a premium of 35% more, on average, for brands that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.Awareness and education have been key to this shift in consumer behavior. People are demanding more transparency from brands they buy from, thanks to the likes of ecolytiq. In this episode of the new Disruption Talks series, Sustainability in Retail, Jinder Kang, Innovation Consultancy Lead at Netguru, and Gio Giacobbe, CEO at ACBC, talk about whether brands can stay authentic while being sustainable.Hosted by Nat Chrzanowska.

How can technology help to save the rainforests? Listen to the talk with Richard Porteus, CEO at One Tribe Global.Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

How do we combat the growing food waste problem?According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, reducing food loss and waste is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pressure on land and water resources. An estimated 17% of total global food production is wasted, and 11% of that occurs in households. However, if we are to improve sustainability in retail, we can’t ignore the 2% of estimated food waste in retail as well. Huge amounts of edible food are thrown out at supermarkets around the world, and the solution is not a clear-cut one.In this episode of Disruption Talks, part of the ‘Sustainability in Retail’ series, Jinder Kang and Patrick Rowse discuss the food waste problem and sustainable technology in retail. Jinder Kang is the Innovation Consultancy Lead at Netguru and is an advocate of human-centered design to drive businesses forward through product, service, and business strategy. Patrick Rowse is the Sustainability Manager at Delivery Hero. As an experienced sustainability professional, Patrick has a passion for the environment and innovation. He is motivated by the concept of "tangible good" and using environmental economics to build sustainability directly into core business strategy. Hosted by Nat Chrzanowska.

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we delve into the world of digital technologies and their immense potential in combating hunger and helping underserved regions of the world. Our special guest is Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator at the UN World Food Programme, who shares insights on how technology can revolutionize efforts to address hunger. He is also the co-founder of Share the Meal which is a one-tap solution to fight hunger worldwide. Millions are making a difference by donating meals with just a touch, bringing hope and nourishment to those in need. Listen to this very insightful episode to find out more!

By now, many of us are aware of how our everyday purchases can affect the planet, but what about our choice of bank account? Should we make an effort to choose more sustainable banking options?Join us as we speak to Inas Nureldin, Founder of the sustainable bank, Tomorrow, about the growing need for sustainable banking options, what true sustainability looks like and how Tomorrow creates sustainable investment options for customers.We also discuss whether traditional banks are doing enough to create positive change and why banks should get out of their comfort zone.Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

David Lais, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ecolytiq, joined to discuss how banking can revert human impact on the climate. As he states: “One of the most powerful things we can do is to build transparency of environmental reports and carbon accountings”.Tune in to this episode and listen to the conversation between David and Netguru’s Client Partner, Filip Sobiecki.