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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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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.

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- 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. 🔋

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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. 🚀

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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. 🎤🍃

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