In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Mary Wilson, founder and CEO of Taza, about why sustainability has become an operational bottleneck for many organizations, and how it can instead become a strategic advantage. As ESG reporting requirements fragment globally and political pressure softens in the U.S., sustainability leaders are increasingly stuck in reactive compliance mode, overwhelmed by shifting regulations, data gaps, and reliance on consultants. Mary explains how Taza’s vertical AI marketplace helps companies move beyond static ESG reports by translating sustainability goals into prioritized, actionable business projects, connecting teams with vetted solution providers, and embedding sustainability into everyday decision-making across the enterprise.

We also discussed our previous episode with Schneider Electric: #109 – Inside Schneider Electric’s Ambitious Decarbonization Plan

Key Points:

1. ESG reporting is consuming sustainability teams, not empowering them – Constantly changing regulations and complex data requirements leave little time for innovation, execution, or long-term impact.
2. From compliance to execution with AI-driven prioritization – Taza maps company goals, industry benchmarks, and regulations into concrete use cases, helping organizations focus on the initiatives that deliver near-term wins and long-term resilience.
3. Sustainability works best when it’s shared across the organization – By aligning IT, procurement, HR, and supply chain partners around clear projects and timelines, sustainability becomes an operational function, not a siloed reporting role.
4. Mary Wilson, Founder and CEO of Taza, LinkedIn

1. Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn

🚀 Calling all Earthlings…  

Visit our website for more episodes!

Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures! 

We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be!

Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website

Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page.

Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news: 

• Follow us on LinkedIn
• Follow us on Instagram 
• Follow us on our Facebook Page
• Follow us on X 

Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network!