In this episode of The Hidden Joule, host Jed Dorsheimer and guest Dr. Tim Lindsay discuss a variety of topics in the ESG and sustainability framework, including:

- Sustainability as effective mechanist to improve (and innovate) products and internal operations. Additional tops of discussion include:

- Challenges and opportunities for companies to navigate Sustainability/ESG expectations from different agencies (NGOs, media, ESG scoring agencies, investors, stakeholders).

- Importance of guiding principles within Sustainability/ESG framework that are specific, relevant and actionable. 

- Role of culture, decision-making and risk tolerance in pursuing sustainable operations. 

- Sustainability as system-based approach (grounded in science and facts) that enables conversion of waste and inefficiencies into value streams.

- Interconnectedness of multiple systems from agriculture and food production, to power generation, water consumption and transportation. Opportunities to unlock value through biophysical ecosystem view.

- Realistic assessment of advantages and shortcomings of fossil fuels as well as renewables and their (combined) role in decarbonization goals.