In this episode of The Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with David Jaber, Founder and SBTi Certified Expert at Climate Positive Consulting. David shares his journey of creating Climate Positive Consulting, a B Corp committed to achieving net zero by 2030, and how businesses can turn climate action into measurable, profitable results. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting, David discusses the importance of decarbonization, aligning environmental goals with business strategy, and how small and medium-sized businesses can take meaningful climate action.

David is the author of Climate Positive Business, and his firm has worked with over 100 companies to help them reduce their carbon footprint and set ambitious climate goals. He brings a unique perspective, combining technical expertise in environmental engineering with practical strategies to help businesses take action.

Expect to Learn:

1. How to implement effective decarbonization strategies, including measuring emissions and setting science-based targets.
2. The role of business leaders in driving climate action and overcoming the misconception that purpose and profit cannot coexist.
3. How businesses can uncover surprising strategic advantages by pursuing climate-positive initiatives.
4. Why transparency, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking are essential for genuine climate action.
5. How smaller businesses, including remote teams, can reduce their carbon footprint with simple yet impactful strategies.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

1. [00:00] – Teaser
2. [01:35] – Welcome & Introduction to the Purpose Profit Shift
3. [03:31] – The Shift to Sustainability & Founding Climate Positive
4. [05:56] – The Mission: Using Business as a Lever for Climate Action
5. [09:38] – Explaining Science-Based Targets (SBTs)
6. [11:51] – The Growth of Corporate Climate Commitments
7. [14:10] – Strategic Business Advantages of Decarbonization
8. [15:27] – The Role of Investors & ESG in Driving Climate Action
9. [18:58] – Hidden Emissions: The Supply Chain Factor
10. [21:04] – Climate Footprint for Remote & Service-Based Businesses
11. [24:00] – Typical Company Size & Engagement Model
12. [27:25] – Navigating Greenwashing & the Pressure to Be Perfect
13. [29:53] – Transparency, Trust & Third-Party Standards
14. [31:08] – The Importance of Systems Thinking in Climate Work
15. [35:29] – Operational Policies: Travel & Sustainable Purchasing
16. [37:10] – Explaining Carbon Offsets & Removals
17. [39:57] – A Multi-Layered Approach to Climate Strategy
18. [42:48] – Climate Justice in Practice: Project Examples
19. [45:54] – Top Actionable Strategies for Small & Medium Businesses
20. [47:31] – Final Advice: Measure Your Baseline & Commit to a Plan
21. [49:50] – Additional Lever: Aligning Your Banking & Investments
22. [51:47] – Measuring the Right Things, Not Just Everything
23. [53:14] – Closing Remarks & How to Connect Further

Follow the guest, David Jaber:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jaber/
2. Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climatepositive/
3. Company’s Website: http://www.climatepositiveconsulting.com/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Small Business Carbon Calculator: https://smeclimatehub.org/start-measuring/

Follow the Host Rachel:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelberniergreen/
2. Website: https://ejconsortium.com/
3. Company’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejconsortium?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXgxeWVmbTJjdTMwNA==
4. Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ej-consortium/
5. Company’s Twitter: https://x.com/EJConsortium
6. Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566522115133

Listening Links:

1. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0kmrlBqo4QHftlfmqo2Q32?si=4bd2e0e655864a26&nd=1&dlsi=37cbc85018304f35
2. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-profit-shift/id1829627732
3. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbV6ikn-xvcU4EtMEKJW9Q