In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Becca Timms, Founding Principal at Ultreia Advisory, as they dissect the current state of sustainability and ESG reporting. The conversation explores critical industry challenges, including the over-reliance on complex reporting frameworks and the need for more practical, business-focused approaches to environmental impact. Becca shares insights from her 12-year career, advocating for aligning sustainability efforts with financial goals and breaking down organizational silos. Key discussions include the potential of marine protected areas as an alternative to traditional carbon reduction strategies, the importance of data management, and the need for more flexible, results-driven sustainability initiatives. The episode offers a candid, provocative look at how companies can create meaningful environmental change while maintaining business performance. Don’t miss it!

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• The Focus on Sustainability and ESG Real-Estate (1:49)
• Marine Protected Areas Concept (4:54)
• Discussion on Ocean Conservation (6:45)
• Introduction of Becca Timms (9:00)
• Becca's Career Background (10:06)
• Early Career and Sustainability Journey (12:16)
• ESG Industry Evolution (14:12)
• Challenges in Sustainability Reporting (16:38)
• Data Management and Reporting Difficulties (19:39)
• Industry Reporting Challenges (24:54)
• Sales and Solution Pitching Strategies (26:16)
• Matchmaking in Sustainability (34:42)
• Technology and Data in Sustainability (38:40)
• Conference and Industry Networking Ideas (44:34)
• Optimism for Sustainability Future (46:48)
• Connecting with Becca and Parting Thoughts (47:53)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Making a Bet: Building Performance Standards (1:55)
• Impact of BPS/BIPs on Real Estate Investment (5:02)
• Wager on BPS/BIPs Enforcement (8:06)
• Guest Introduction: Thomas Stanchart (9:02)
• Thomas’s Entry into Stoneweg US & ESG (12:23)
• Incremental Approach to Sustainability Investments (16:06)
• Engaging Leadership in ESG (17:45)
• Reporting vs. Action in ESG (22:10)
• Challenges of Forward-Looking ESG Reporting (25:46)
• Energy Economics & Real Estate (30:29)
• Transition to Low-Carbon Economy (33:59)
• Practical Steps for Biodiversity (36:28)
• Technology & Engagement in Biodiversity (39:04)
• AI Tools for Storytelling & Engagement (43:12)
• Optimism for the Future (46:42)
• Connecting with Thomas and Parting Thoughts (49:23)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Positive Trend Segment (1:37)
• Jack’s Background & C.Scale Mission (4:08)
• Challenges in Architectural Decision-Making (8:00)
• Role of Software in Decarbonization (10:13)
• Jack’s Career Journey (13:08)
• Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) & Building Design (17:42)
• Integrating Financial Data & Cost-Carbon Tradeoffs (23:58)
• Material Choices & Embodied Carbon (26:03)
• Scope of Analysis in Retrofits & New Builds (31:09)
• Supply Chain Decarbonization & Market Signals (36:39)
• C.Scale’s North Star & Future Vision (00:39:49)
• Connecting with C.Scale and Parting Thoughts (43:17)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com. 

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome sustainability expert and Chief Action Designer at Hello World Labs, Katie Patrick. During the conversation, Katie challenges traditional approaches to environmental action by emphasizing behavior design over education. She discusses innovative strategies for motivating people to engage with sustainability, including gamification, social comparison, and leveraging human psychology. Key takeaways include the importance of creating actionable, inspiring approaches to climate change, the need to view sustainability as a creative art form, and the power of making environmental action engaging and sexy. Katie also shares insights from her work with children's environmental education and corporate sustainability, advocating for bold, creative solutions that move beyond mere awareness to tangible impact. The conversation underscores the critical need for more dynamic, human-centered approaches to addressing environmental challenges. Don’t miss it! 

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Discussion on Sustainability Communication (1:27)
• Shark Tank Segment Introduction (2:14)
• Entrepreneurship Risks (5:02)
• Katie Patrick's Introduction (9:08)
• Cultural Differences in Sustainability (11:59)
• Hands-on Sustainability Practices (14:25)
• Gamification and Climate Action (17:15)
• Five Mechanisms to Motivate Action (20:19)
• The Role of Group Identity (22:32)
• The Crowd Out Effect (24:29)
• Social Influence in Sustainability (26:24)
• The Importance of Feedback Loops (31:04)
• The Need for Real-Time Carbon Disclosure (33:04)
• Comparative Rankings in Sustainability (35:02)
• Imagining Eco Cities (39:50)
• Importance of Early Education (41:18)
• Creative Medium for Sustainability (44:25)
• Challenges of Real-World Change (47:30)
• Confidence in Advocacy (50:22)
• Connecting with Katie Online and Parting Thoughts (54:30)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Sustainability and Food Access (1:31)
• Carbon Removal Technology Examples (4:20)
• Discussion on Carbon Removal (6:14)
• Scope of Emissions (9:07)
• Community and Sustainability (11:35)
• Agricultural Development (15:28)
• Innovative Housing Models (19:06)
• Evolving Real Estate Concepts (22:28)
• Challenges with Impact Investors (23:25)  
• Entrepreneurship in Real Estate (28:22)
• Community as Medicine (30:07)
• Integrating Wellness into Real Estate (33:49)
• Data on Community Impact (36:11)
• Navigating Complex Real Estate Projects (41:04)
• Understanding Site Design (43:33)
• Malls and Nature Reclamation (46:56)
• Hope for the Future and Connecting with Neal (47:51)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Importance of Multidisciplinary Decision-Making (1:30)
• Provocative Tweets Segment Introduction (2:57)
• Headlines and Climate Change (5:02)
• Climate Tech as a Business Opportunity (7:32)
• Introduction to Akhila’s Work (9:52)
• Value of Design in Climate Tech (13:17)
• Adoption Problems in Climate Solutions (18:12)
• Understanding Climate Events (21:17)
• Idealism in Climate Solutions (24:14)
• Challenges in Climate Messaging (27:22)
• Government and Startups Juxtaposition (33:45)
• Finding Customers Through Networking (37:19)
• Maintaining a Moral Compass (40:05)
• Hope for the Future (43:12)
• Connecting with Akhila and Final Thoughts (44:45)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Skepticism about Software (1:37)
• Building Energy Performance Standards Explained (2:30)
• Discussion on Fine Proceeds (5:04)
• Grocery Store Bag Fee Discussion (9:07)
• Behavior Change and City Policies (11:11)
• Introduction to McGee's Work (13:11)
• Software's Role in Decarbonization (15:15)
• The Role of Measurement and Verification (19:51)
• Integrating Data from Various Sources (23:27)
• Digital Cousins Concept (27:18)
• Challenges with Legacy Systems (30:11)
• The Importance of Data Transparency (35:19)
• Emissions Targets and Corporate Responsibility (40:06)
• Proving the Mission Story (43:41)
• Data Centers and Demand Response (46:55)
• Community Benefits and Utility Negotiations (50:23)
• Hope for the Future (51:02)
• Connecting with McGee and Parting Thoughts (52:04)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Focus on Solutions (2:06)
• Call for Optimism (4:43)
• Welcoming Panama to the Show (6:26)
• Panama's Background (10:03)
• Maintaining Optimism (13:54)
• Reframing the Conversation (17:09)
• Chef Insider Program (20:33)
• Challenges with Gas Competition (23:44)
• Future of Gas Investments (25:58)
• Real-World Data on Heat Pumps (27:29)
• Neighborhood Electrification Strategy (30:20)
• Pilot Projects and Early Successes (33:21)
• Utility Tariffs for Electrification (34:58)
• Legislative Concerns in California (37:22)
• Advice for Future Climate Leaders (39:01)
• Optimism in Sustainability (45:13)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (46:48)

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Special segment: Adventures of Joel’s Eco-Friendly House (3:15)
• What makes Meg a climate rebel? (9:18)
• The connection between hunting and climate action (13:19)
• The need to take action in climate change (15:50)
• Art as a way to communicate climate information (23:36)
• Why the arts help bring people together (24:53)
• Bringing nature to people through photography (32:33)
• Uniting people around common climate goals (36:47)
• Depolarizing the climate conversation (39:31)
• What gives Meg hope for the future? (48:40)
• Connecting with Meg (49:24)

The Climate Rebels Podcast is presented by Rayven. The climate conversation has never been hotter. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our planet faces. We celebrate the doers, those taking action against climate change and executing on their vision for a better future. You’ll hear from us, as well as leaders in science, tech, and business, as we all take steps to decrease carbon and reach net zero. The tone will be edgy, authentic, optimistic and unafraid to call out BS. Thanks for joining the conversation. Be part of the revolution at joinrayven.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction of Matt and his green building work (0:57) \
• Special segment: Zero bullshit (3:21)
• What makes Matt a climate rebel? (8:30)
• Staying optimistic in the climate fight (11:13)
• We have the tools for sustainability (12:38)
• The need for accessible information and support (18:06)
• Matt’s early recognition of the climate crisis (21:20)
• Converting a home to net zero (24:23)
• Crowdfunding and community investment (28:42)
• The urgency in addressing climate change (31:36)
• The Veridian project (32:36)
• Challenges locally and developmentally with Veridian (40:22)
• Redesigning community for a car-light lifestyle (43:29)
• What gives Matt hope for the future? (45:04)

The Climate Rebels Podcast is presented by Rayven. The climate conversation has never been hotter. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our planet faces. We celebrate the doers, those taking action against climate change and executing on their vision for a better future. You’ll hear from us, as well as leaders in science, tech, and business, as we all take steps to decrease carbon and reach net zero. The tone will be edgy, authentic, optimistic, and unafraid to call out BS. Thanks for joining the conversation. Be part of the revolution at joinrayven.com.