Sustainable Ambassador Podcast

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with photographer Chris Jordan about how photography has the ability to inspire a global environmental movement. Known for his striking images of environmental degradation, including the famous photographs of dead albatrosses filled with plastic, Jordan reflects on his journey from lawyer to photographer, the role of beauty and art in environmentalism, and his evolving perspective on how to inspire change. The conversation touches on Chris’s early influences, his approach to capturing profound environmental issues, and his recent transition from documenting dark imagery to focusing on the healing power of beauty. Through this transition, Chris emphasizes that connecting emotionally with subjects and facing internal challenges are key to creating meaningful and impactful art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, host Rich Rigger speaks with Andrew Jack, the Global Education Editor at the Financial Times about the future of sustainability at business schools.Through our discussion, we explore the current state of sustainability within business education, how schools are evolving in this area, and the roles of students, faculty, and businesses in driving change, and Andrew shares insights on the challenges academic institutions face in embedding sustainability into core curriculums and the significant opportunities for interdisciplinary research. At the end of the episode, he speaks to how aspiring students can navigate and select institutions that align with their sustainability values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, host Rich interviews award-winning science writer and Anthropocene researcher Gaia Vince about her latest book, Nomad Century. The conversation focuses on the increasingly pressing issue of climate-driven migration, the lack of global preparedness for the inevitable movement of millions of people, and the need to change the narrative around climate migrations as a key starting point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, I speak with Jeana Wirtenberg from Rutgers Business School about the evolving role of business leadership and sustainability that she has seen over the last 20 years of engaging business leaders in areas of corporate social responsibility, innovation, and leadership, and the important role academic has to help leaders drive sustainability through their organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with with Ivonne Bojoh, CEO of Circle Economy, about the circular economy and her journey from a career in entrepreneurship and innovation to leading a global impact organization focused on the circular economy. It is a conversation that starts with a framing of circularity, its practical application, and the systemic challenges that must be overcome to achieve a truly circular economy before focusing in on her own career transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador podcast, we speak with Tiffany Crawford & Krista Milne about their work as Chief Heat Officers for the City of Melbourne.It is a discussion that starts speaking to the challenges of climate change to cities, and their work to develop and deliver an effective solution.About Tiffany CrawfordTiffany Crawford brings nearly two decades of experience for the City of Melbourne, working with stakeholders to advance climate change initiatives. “We want Melburnians to use the city as a refuge during extreme heat events, but we cannot do this alone. Our partnership with Arsht-Rock will bring together experts, governments, and decision-makers to deliver solutions to keep Melbourne cool.” Ms. Crawford has worked on many of the City’s leading innovation and sustainability initiatives in environment finance, renewable energy, urban nature and green infrastructure. Tiffany was Legal Counsel for City of Melbourne for over 10 years, and has degrees in Law, Arts, and an Executive Master’s in Public Administration. About Krista MilneDuring her decade of work on sustainability and climate initiatives for the City of Melbourne, Krista Milne has become an expert on the dangerous ways extreme affects the local population. “Our city and its environment have felt the impacts of heatwaves and decades of drought. Everyone is at risk during a severe heatwave. We have seen blackouts, significant decline in tree health, events interrupted, and business losing revenue. We will focus on improving our communications to support those most vulnerable to heatwaves.” Ms. Milne’s previous projects for the City of Melbourne have focused on creating zero carbon buildings, increasing access to renewable energy and adapting the city to climate change. Milne has a background in resource and environmental management and prior to City of Melbourne worked for 10 years in environment protection including regulatory reform, policy development and corporate sustainability. Crawford and Milne’s team focuses on achieving a resilient, well adapted and zero emissions city aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collective-responsibilityWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-ambassador-podcastContact Us:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Sustainable Ambassador Podcast episode, we chat with Paul Shapiro on the transformative power of plant-based products in replacing animal proteins, and the key lessons he has taken away from from recent market shifts in the plant-based sector. Lessons that should be a goldmine for anyone developing a 'sustainable' product or brand.About PaulPaul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books in 2018, with an updated paperback edition forthcoming in April 2024). He's also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker (2023 talk here!), the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. In 2023, he was named as a Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal.The company Paul co-founded and runs, The Better Meat Co., uses fermentation to turn microbes into meat within hours, creating a far more sustainable and humane method of satisfying our “meat tooth” than raising and slaughtering animals for food. Follow PaulWebsite: https://www.paul-shapiro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-shapiro-6a9aa282/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulHShapiroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulshapiro/About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...WeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassadors Podcast, I speak with my former student Talha Khan about his decision to leave McKinsey to become the Executive Director of Pakistan Environment Trust (PET).It is a conversation that starts with Talha speaking about Pakistan's challenges and the opportunity he saw to return "home" and lead the Trust.From there, we spoke in depth about the position of Executive Director and how the role itself has changed as the organization has grown.Towards the end of the conversation, Tahla reflects on the decision, offers up some thoughts about his future, and provides great advice to those considering a similar transition.About TalhaTalha Khan is the Executive Director at Pakistan Environment Trust. Talha came to Pakistan Environment Trust from McKinsey & Company with 14 plus years of experience in advising public institutions and private sector companies to help them address organizational issues using data and advanced analytics. His previous role entailed leading strategy and transformation projects with clients, as well as spearheading McKinsey initiatives to develop cutting-edge client offerings to drive upscale transformations. Follow TalhaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktalhaAbout Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Professor Björn-Ola Linnér challenges of creating tangibility around environmental issues, the need to change rules and societal norms, and the role of academia in driving impactful change. Through our time we dive deep into the complexities of societal transformations, governance frameworks, and the need for actionable options to empower stakeholders, but end with a great discussion about the passion and capacity of his current "millennial" PhDs.PhDs whom he sees as far more equipped than he was, and are driven towards answering questions that are far more tangible.. and actionable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Salisa Traipipitsiriwat about her work as Senior Campaigner to rid the ocean of plastic waste, and the early lessons she has learned in campaigning, managing teams, and the importance of being aligned with the organization's mission.Lessons that will serve her well throughout her career, and one's we hope will help you as well!Timestamps:00:14 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast00:55 - Salisa Introduction01:25 - Mission to Solve Plastic Waste02:10 - Plastic Waste in Thailand03:00 - Figuring Out Passion & Finding Path to Mission04:20 - Opening Doors into Sector05:15 - Importance of Internships06:25 - Working in Non-Profit Sector07:30 - Realities of Working in Non-Profits09:10 - The Work of a Campaigner10:30 - Campaign Tactics & Being Heard11:10 - Early Lessons in Campaigning12:20 - Practical Tools Developed Through First Job13:00 - Overcoming Being Seen as "Too Young"13:55 - Knowing Your Audience and Preparing for Meetings15:15 - The Importance of Passion16:00 - Next Steps (in Career)17:00 - Advice to Students & Aspiring ProfessionalsAbout SalisaSalisa is a Senior Campaigner/SEA Plastics Project Manager at Environmental Justice Foundation. Her work involves inspiring decision makers to act for the benefit of people and planet and to ensure that the voices of environmental defenders on the ground are heard and added to the decision making to end plastic pollution. The Net Free Seas project aims to provide participating communities a secondary source of income that can provide tangible financial benefits for the collection and selling of discarded fishing nets as well as prevent end-of-life fishing nets from entering oceans and damaging precious marine ecosystems.Follow SalisaEnvironmental Justice Foundation: https://ejfoundation.org/Net Free Seas Project: https://ejfoundation.org/films/net-free-seasYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCymOLQE4_vBQBzUKXTBfYwQ LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/salisa-traipipitsiriwat-07b013a3About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Follow Us:Website: http://www.coresponsibility.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRe...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coll...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/beyondbauWeChat: http://www.coresponsibility.com/wechat/Contact Us:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.