Data For Future

Did you know that over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated by just 100 companies? Managing and reducing these emissions requires a robust understanding of carbon footprints, and that’s where carbon accounting steps in. By identifying emission sources, optimizing reduction strategies, and increasing accountability, carbon accounting is becoming a cornerstone of sustainability efforts worldwide. 🎙️ Joining us is Prakhar Agarwal, a product manager at Carbon Direct and a passionate advocate for leveraging technology and data to tackle climate challenges. In this episode, we discuss: The essence of carbon accounting: How it uncovers hidden emissions and drives real climate action, making it a linchpin for achieving net-zero goals. 🌍 The power of data in innovation: How smarter, data-driven carbon accounting tools are reshaping the way businesses measure and reduce their environmental impact. 📊 Big challenges and bold opportunities: From untangling the complexity of Scope 3 emissions to creating accessible solutions for companies of all sizes. ⚙️ Prakhar’s transformative journey: His leap into climate tech, embracing failure as a catalyst for growth, and his practical, empowering advice for anyone ready to turn passion into impact. 💡 This conversation offers valuable insights into how businesses and individuals can leverage data to drive meaningful climate action. Don’t miss it! Tune in to learn how data and innovation are shaping the future of sustainability. 🎧

In this Data for Future episode, we dive into the critical world of climate risk forecasting and how data science is paving the way for better climate resilience. Our guest, Chloé Prodhomme, transitioned from a decade in academic research to using data science on the frontlines of climate risk prediction. She now dedicates her work to turning complex climate insights into actionable strategies for a more resilient future. 🎙️ With a rich background in climate data and a passion for practical impact, Chloé shares: Why accurate climate risk forecasting matters in a rapidly changing world 🌡️ The types of climate risks—like floods, wildfires, and heatwaves—that need data-driven monitoring 🔥🌊 Challenges in climate data collection and the breakthroughs we need for precision 📊 Her inspiring journey from academia to impactful, real-world applications 🌍 Don’t miss this conversation on how data science is helping predict and prepare for the climate risks ahead! Tune in to discover the data-driven innovations shaping tomorrow’s climate resilience. 🎧 Book Recommendation: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh

Cows and climate change? You bet! In this Data for Future episode, we explore the role of cow burps in methane emissions and the innovative solutions being developed to tackle this surprisingly significant problem. 🎙️ Our guest, Barrett Olafson, is the Project Manager for Spark’s livestock enteric methane mitigation program. With over 15 years of experience leading major projects for brands like Carhartt, Levi’s, and Under Armour, Barrett now manages stakeholder engagement, policy coordination, and roadmapping efforts for methane reduction. 🎧 Listen to this episode to discover: Why methane matters for climate change 🌡️ Enteric methane and cow digestion 🐮 Innovative solutions like feed additives, seaweed, and more 🧬 Real-life challenges in reducing methane on farms 🚜 Barrett's unique journey to climate career🌱 Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how we can cut methane emissions and move toward a more sustainable future! Tune in and enjoy! 🎙️ Book Recommendation: Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard, by Chip & Dan Heath

What if understanding your carbon footprint was as easy and fun as reading a nutrition label? What if women around the world were leading the charge in climate action, creating a powerful community rooted in education and empowerment? In this episode, we're diving into the world of carbon literacy and discovering how the innovative platform Smart Carbon is making sustainability hip, relatable, and accessible to all. We’ll also explore how a unique climate community is amplifying the voices of women, driving change from the ground up. During our conversation with Michelle, you'll uncover key insights into: The motivation behind transitioning from big tech to climate action, and what it takes to lead such a pivotal change. How Clever Carbon is revolutionizing carbon literacy, making it easier for everyone to understand and reduce their carbon footprint. The role of storytelling in climate education and why connecting with diverse audiences is crucial for impactful change. The power of community, especially for women in climate, and how fostering a supportive network can inspire greater collective action. Real-world tips for public speaking and effective communication in the climate space. Join us as we unravel these stories and more, revealing how data, education, and community can combine to build a brighter, more sustainable future. 🌱💡 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙤: Michelle transitioned from a career in big tech firms into climate by founding the company Clever Carbon, a platform to help teach people about carbon footprint in a hip, fun, and relatable way. Michelle is also the founder of Women and Climate, a non-profit organisation that inspires climate action by creating a joyful and safe space for more women to learn and talk about climate. She is a TEDx, SXSW, Bloomberg, and COP28 speaker on the topic of carbon literacy and is a United Nations content contributor. Michelle believes that a carbon literate society will accelerate solutions and actions, because what gets measured gets changed. Cheers! 🍃

Welcome to another episode of Data for Future, where we dive into the intersection of data and sustainability! 🌍✨ This season, we’re focusing on careers in the growing climate sector. Today, we’re joined by Louis Chan, a seasoned sustainability manager with extensive experience across industries. Louis leads sustainability initiatives at an investment holding company, conducts ESG due diligence, and oversees sustainability reporting. Beyond his day job, he’s a trustee for a UK charity, shaping sustainability policies, and a co-founder and advisor to multiple climate tech startups. In this episode, we explore sustainability management, climate tech trends, and actionable insights for professionals in the field. Key Discussion Points: The Role of a Sustainability Manager: Louis discusses his daily responsibilities and the dynamic nature of his work. Sustainability in the Commodities Sector: Challenges and opportunities in implementing sustainability strategies, how to stay up to date with upcoming policies and emerging technologies. Understanding ESG Reporting: Key metrics, decision-making processes, and challenges in data quality and scope 1,2,3 emissions. Biodiversity Data and TNFD: The growing importance of biodiversity data, challenges in obtaining it, and emerging solutions. Energy Market Trends and Climate Tech: Insights into promising climate tech sectors such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) Staying Ahead: Louis’s approach to continuous learning, including highlights from the MIT sustainability program, with LCA and learnings on circular economy Career Development Advice: Tips on transitioning into sustainability roles, networking, and the importance of volunteering. More specifically mapping out your ideal role, and work backward to find people who has been on that path to seek inspirations. Speaker Bio: Louis Chan is a sustainability manager at an investment holding company, leading sustainability strategies, ESG due diligence, and reporting. He is also a trustee for a UK charity, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, and a co-founder and advisor to climate tech startups. Louis is passionate about driving sustainable investments through capital markets. Resources Mentioned: TNFD - Nature-Related Financial Disclosure Recommendations MRV - Measurement, Reporting, and Verification of Carbon Credits Australian Safeguard Mechanism Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to explore the intersection of data and sustainability. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the show! 🎧🌱

🎙️In this episode, we dive deep into the world of climate finance with our special guest, Daisy Pacheco, a senior associate at RMI. Daisy shares her insights on how the financial sector can drive the transition to a low-carbon economy and the crucial role of data in this journey. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Exploring Climate Finance: Dive into the critical importance of climate finance in achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. Role of Financial Institutions: Learn how financial institutions like banks, asset managers, and insurance companies measure the alignment of their portfolios with climate goals. Understand the different motivations and outcomes for various types of financial institutions. PACTA Methodology: Get a clear explanation of the Paris Alignment Climate Transition Assessment (PACTA) methodology. Daisy explains how PACTA helps financial institutions assess the alignment of their lending and investment portfolios with climate scenarios, providing a snapshot of their current alignment and a forward-looking perspective. Data and Disclosure: Understand the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data in climate finance. Daisy discusses the types of data used in PACTA, including financial portfolios, climate scenarios, and real-sector company information, and the challenges of data accuracy and consistency. Impact and Implementation: Hear about Daisy's work with financial supervisors and the technical capacity building provided to implement PACTA. Learn how this methodology empowers institutions to assess and manage climate risks more effectively. 📚 Resources Mentioned: Asset Impact: https://asset-impact.gresb.com/ PCAF: https://carbonaccountingfinancials.com/standard IPCC:https://www.ipcc.ch/ Climate Courses: - Principles of Sustainable Finance https://www.coursera.org/learn/sustainable-finance - The Finance of Climate Change https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-finance-of-climate-change - The Oxford Sustainable Finance Grouphttps://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/oxford-sustainable-finance-group/research/teaching Stay tuned and enjoy this episode full of insightful discussions and practical advice on integrating data with sustainability efforts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you find our content valuable! 🌱📈

🤖 Join our conversation with Carlos Escapa, an AI industry veteran, as he shares his view on the practical applications of artificial intelligence across various sectors. ⚡ From boosting productivity in public services to revolutionizing healthcare, learn how companies can truly unleash the power of machine learning (ML) beyond the hype around generative models. 💡 Gain insights on navigating challenges like job displacement and overregulation while discovering expert advice on discerning credible AI sources. 🔍 Mentioned resources - Carlos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cescapa - Andrew Ng: https://www.andrewng.org - Andrej Karpathy: https://karpathy.ai - Yann LeCun: https://twitter.com/ylecun - 3Blue1Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown 👀 Key topics 00:00 Intro 01:14 How Carlos began his ML career 03:35 Importance of skilled workers in AI systems 08:38 Fundamentals of creating business value with AI 15:31 Use cases of Generative AI 19:48 The role of traditional Machine Learning 22:27 AI's role in medicine and healthcare 29:11 Risks and challenges of AI development 38:33 Automation and job displacement 43:07 Recommendations for staying informed

In this heartening episode of Data for Future, Marie Mélinon unfolds her journey into a sustainability career, detailing the inception of her circular economy nappy business and her current dedication on climate education through workshops. 🔄🍃 Through her experiences, she highlights the significance of empowering individuals with knowledge and the critical nature of climate adaptation. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Courage in Transition: Transitioning to sustainability requires courage and deep self-reflection, never will it feel to be the perfect time. 🌟 The Power of Workshops: Climate workshops serve as a potent tool for spreading awareness and motivating actionable change. 📚🌱 Urgency of Adaptation: The necessity for climate adaptation shines through as an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of sustainability. 🌧️➡️ Rewarding Experiences: The most rewarding aspect of all? Spoiler: for Marie, it is witnessing participants' empowerment and training new facilitators to enlarge the community. 🌟📢 Conscious Consumption: A simple step towards sustainability can be questioning our consumption habits and understanding the impact of our choices. 🤔🌍 Rethinking Digital Impact: The environmental impact of digital devices v.s. data center impacts. 💻🌳 Chapters Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Background: Marie shares her roots and the evolution of her passion for sustainability. 🌳❤️ 03:01 Starting a Circular Economy Business: Insights into the creation of Pana and its mission to reduce diaper waste. ♻️👶 08:10 Challenges and Highlights: Reflecting on the hurdles and achievements of running a circular economy enterprise. 🚧🏆 11:32 Hosting Climate Workshops: The transformative power of facilitating workshops on climate topics. 📈📚 23:53 Long-Term Goals and Passion for Biodiversity: Marie discusses her dreams of rural living and deep connection with nature. 🌄🌿 26:41 Workshops for Companies and Individuals: Tailoring workshops to inspire corporate and personal environmental responsibility. 🏢👥 30:07 Adaptation to Climate Change Workshop: A deep dive into preparing for and mitigating climate change impacts. 🛡️🌍 33:28 Sustainability Tip: Question everything - A mantra for mindful living and sustainable choices. ❓♻️ 34:06 Book Recommendation: "World Without End" - A comic book that explores complex sustainability themes in an accessible format. 📖🌏

Episode Summary 🌿 In this episode of "Data for Future," 🎧 we shine a spotlight on the digital sector's staggering energy consumption, accounting for an estimated 4-6% of global electricity use. 🌍💡 As we navigate through the complexities of our digital carbon footprint, we're joined by Richard Kenny, Managing Director at Interact, to discuss sustainable solutions and innovative strategies aiming for a greener digital future. Key Insights 📊 - Digital Sector's Environmental Impact: Exploring the significant energy usage and carbon emissions of the digital sector, focusing on data centers 🖥️, transmission networks, and internet end-use. - Digital Sobriety: What is digital sobriety, and how to have mindful digital consumption 💡 - Path to Digital Sustainability: To achieve digital sustainability, we need collective efforts from individuals, enterprises, and governments through education, policy, and groundbreaking innovations. 🌱 - The Ethical and Environmental AI Challenge: Do we need an 'AI solution' for everything? The dilemmas posed by AI's growth, touching on energy consumption, ethical concerns, and the risk to human creativity. 🤖 - Importance of Circular Economy: The circular economy's essential role in diminishing the digital footprint by promoting product life extension and waste reduction. ♻️ - Data Storage Challenges: Addressing the burgeoning issue of data storage and the pressing need for minimizing data proliferation and innovating storage solutions. 📈 - Interact's Impact on Carbon Reduction: Rich shares how Interact's secret sauce on drastically reducing energy and carbon usage through server efficiency optimization, some useful AI practice cases here. 🔋 Detailed Chapters 📖 01:00 Introduction: Overview of the digital carbon footprint and the urgency of addressing the digital sector's energy consumption. 🌍 02:54 Digital Sector's Carbon Footprint: Rich discusses the estimated energy use of the digital sector, its components, and the growth projection. 🔌 04:11 Data Centers and Their Impact: Energy use of data centers, highlighting their significant contribution to the sector's total energy consumption. 💡 05:10 Embodied Cost of IT Hardware: Rich and Tammy touch on the environmental impact of producing IT hardware, including the extraction and use of critical raw materials. 08:31 The Paradox of Clean Energy Creation: A deep dive into the environmental footprint of creating assets for clean energy and the systemic approach needed. 🔄 09:01 Discussing the Total Carbon Life Cycle of Data Center Equipment: Rich emphasizes the significant carbon footprint involved in the creation and use of data center equipment. 📊 10:35 Digital Sobriety: Introducing the idea of digital sobriety and the balance between consumption and its environmental costs. 📉 13:01 The Efficiency of Modern Telecom Networks: The conversation shifts to the carbon intensity of data transmission and the potential benefits of more efficient telecom networks. 🌐 17:36 The Need for Data Economy and Conscious Consumption: Highlighting the importance of being mindful about data production, storage, and consumption. 📚 26:19 The Circular Economy in the Digital World: Rich discusses the importance of a circular economy approach in IT to extend product life and reduce waste. ♻️ 33:33 Addressing the Challenge of Data Storage: Tackling the growing issue of data storage and the need for innovative solutions to manage the data deluge. 💾 37:07 Interact's Mission and Impact: Rich provides insight into Interact's work, how they help optimize server efficiency, and his personal sustainability goal. 🎯 46:33 Future Trends and Technologies in Digital Sustainability: Discussing the potential of emerging technologies and trends to reduce the digital carbon footprint. 🚀 Tune in for a deep dive into how we can all contribute to a greener, more digitally responsible world. 🌐🍃

🎧 Welcome to Season 2 of "Data for Future," the podcast where data meets sustainability! 🌟 In this episode , we're thrilled to spotlight Nathalie Cruchet, Head of ESG and Sustainability at Submer, and her inspiring journey into the heart of sustainable leadership. 🚀 What to Expect: 🔍 Nathalie's Background: Discover Nathalie's inspiring switch from a 20-year career in the IT industry to championing sustainability at Submer. 🔄 🌿 Sustainability at Submer: Nathalie delves into crafting and executing Submer's sustainable strategy, from ESG reporting to certification processes. 💡 💬 Coaching and Mentorship: Insights on the pivotal role of coaching and mentorship in Nathalie's career transition towards sustainability. 🌱 📈 Career Transition: Nathalie shares the ups and downs of shifting her career path towards sustainability and ESG. 🛤️ 🗓️ Daily Life of a Sustainability Leader: A peek into Nathalie's day-to-day work, her strategic approaches, and the broader impact of her role. 🔎 Resources Mentioned: 📚 Doughnut Economics: A revolutionary approach to economics that balances human needs and planetary boundaries. Doughnut Economics 🍩 📖 World Without End: A historical novel that offers lessons on resilience and community. World Without End 🌍 🎙️ Coaching Resource: Personal growth and transformation at Change Ma Vie. 💼 🌱 LCA Assessment by Marcel Gómez Consultoría Ambiental: Explore life cycle assessment services. Marcel Gómez Consultoría Ambiental 📊 📉 Scope 1,2,3 Assessment with Sami: Get comprehensive assessment tools for understanding environmental impact. SAMI 🌐 📘 Additional Resources: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Reports: IPCC 📚 The Shift Project: The Shift Project ⚙️ Our World in Data: Our World in Data 🌎 Freedom House: Freedom House 🗽 Contact Nathalie Cruchet: For deeper insights into sustainability and ESG, find Nathalie on Linkedin 📧 👉 Tune in on YouTube and Spotify to explore Nathalie's vision of integrating data, technology, and sustainability for a greener future. 🎤🍃 #DataForFuture #SustainabilityLeadership #TechForGood #ESG #SustainableTech