Rebooting Capitalism

There is a lot of data out there that states women-owned and founded businesses run better, and research shows that empowering women and promoting gender equality can positively impact climate change.

Joining me to discuss this topic is Lara Dickinson, the executive director and co-founder of OSC2. Lara has been in the natural products industry for over 25 years and is passionate about not just creating an impact but leaving a legacy in a way that's meaningful. We're discussing why equality for women and girls plays a vital role in solving the climate change crisis, and the correlation between the empowerment of women and girls and positive environmental outcomes.

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People often don't stop to think about where their food comes from or who has handled it. Who actually picks it and who is the human behind it? This is where Fairtrade comes in.

Carlos Urmeneta is the Director of Commercial Partnerships at Fairtrade America, the most recognized ethical label in the world. Fairtrade changes the way trade works by prioritizing better prices, decent working conditions, and a fair deal for farmers and workers. Carlos shares his advice for any companies looking to get started with Fairtrade certification, how to get your produce Fairtrade certified, and how you can make more conscious choices as a consumer.

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This week, I'm joined by Graham Stewart, the Executive Vice-President of Fibre52, a revolutionary company in the fabric industry. Their patent-pending prepare for dye (PFD) and dye technology is cost-effective, low-impact, and eco-conscious and retains cotton's natural properties resulting in a stronger, kinder fabric. Hear some of the struggles Graham has observed while working in the industry that made him turn to a more sustainable option and his advice for other textile manufacturers who are looking at becoming more sustainable in what they do.

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Tune in this week to hear more about food waste and how it is a humanitarian concern and driver of climate change. Marina Duchesneau, Global Business Development Manager for the Upcycled Food Association, and I are digging into the upcycled food movement, what upcycled food is, and how your business can either supply or use upcycled ingredients, as well as what you can do as an individual to upcycle your food scraps.

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This week I'm joined by Phil Shuttlewood from Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank is a social, economic, and environmental enterprise designed to build and support ethical recycling ecosystems in underdeveloped communities. He joins me to share more about their work in areas with high levels of pollution, poverty, and unemployment and how they fight to educate people on plastic pollution in oceans. Learn some of the challenges that come with making the switch to recycled plastic and the amazing benefits of doing so.

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Julien Gervereau is the Director of Sustainability here at Sensiba San Filippo and he works with me in our work to help businesses shift from shareholder to stakeholder-driven companies and make business a force for good. He joins me to talk all things ESG and sustainability this week. In this episode, we talk about the trends we've been hearing about in the conferences we've attended these last few months, and some common threads and themes we see going into 2023. We share what we see coming down the pipeline in the ESG and sustainability world, and some takeaways and key learnings from these events.

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There has been some bad press around bitcoin mining lately, but this week's guest is shifting the narrative. William Szamosszegi is the CEO and founder of Sazmining Inc, a cryptocurrency mining developer and consulting firm whose platform makes it easy for anybody to start participating in bitcoin mining with renewable energy or carbon-negative energy sources. He joins me this week to share why he truly believes bitcoin mining improves the way humanity relates to energy and money, and why the mainstream narrative around bitcoin mining is disconnected from the truth of it.

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Many rebooters are thinking of starting their own purpose-driven companies but don't know where or how to start. Finding investors can be incredibly difficult, but this week's guest is here to share his tips. Bahruz Mammadov is the CEO and Co-founder of BERKM, a materials company that uses clay-based additives to reduce the use of single-use plastics. This week, he joins me to share his journey of building a purpose-driven company, how he was able to raise awareness for his mission, and how he was able to find investors for his company.

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Many companies over the last three years have struggled with the dilemma of using their brand for advocacy and the fear of getting cancelled. This week, I sat down with Brad Flowers, the Co-Founder and Partner at Bullhorn Creative, a certified B-Corp B2B branding agency, to talk about it. He shares how companies can authentically use their brand for advocacy without seeming like they're jumping on the brandwagon or greenwashing, and we're diving deeper into all things brand advocacy.

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Maybe you've seen the Climate-Neutral logo on products, or heard about climate commitments from larger companies, but do you know what that all really means?

This week I'm joined by Jamie Richards, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Leader at Eva NYC. We're discussing what it really means to be Climate-Neutral Certified, the things that you might not have thought about when it comes to your environmental impact, and how to start small and build your process for gathering the necessary data to become a Climate-Neutral Certified company.

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