The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability converge

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, a pioneer in the realm of sustainability and design sociology. Known for her groundbreaking initiatives like Eco Innovators and Disrupt Design, Dr. Leyla has spent her career exploring the intricate intersections of design, sociology, and sustainability. She is also UNEP Champion of the Earth. 

To learn more visit https://www.leylaacaroglu.com/ 

 In this enlightening episode, we are honored to welcome John Elkington, a world-renowned pioneer in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovation. Known for his concept of the Triple Bottom Line, Elkington gives us a deep dive into the past, present, and future of sustainable business. 

In our latest episode, we sit down with Alice Ruhweza, a trailblazing conservationist and sustainability leader. Our discussion dives into the intricacies of community engagement, the role of finance, and the imperative of gender equality in driving successful conservation initiatives. Alice brings to life real-world examples of innovative approaches that blend finance and conservation - think carbon markets and compensation programs for landowners.

Notably, she underscores the vital and often underappreciated role women play in conservation and advocates for their inclusion at every level of decision-making. The conversation pivots to the power of youth and their potential to catalyze change. Lastly, we explore the necessity of inclusive collaboration - one that goes beyond borders to include regional and national voices.

Intrigued? Tune in and discover how you can play a part in making nature everyone's business.

In this enlightening episode of our sustainability journey, host Samuele Tini sits down with Xavier Pierluca, the co-Managing Partner of Enabling Qapital, an investment firm committed to creating sustainable solutions for pressing global issues.

Our journey begins with Xavier sharing his personal and professional transitions, from a conventional finance background to the sphere of impact investing. The significance of the economic and financial literacy he gained from his past experiences in the traditional finance sector is discussed.

In the second part of our discussion, Xavier delves deep into the problems that Enabling Qapital aims to solve. Specifically, he elaborates on the significance of improving access to clean cooking solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, he provides an introduction to the Spark Fund, an investment tool focused on reducing CO2 emissions and promoting financial inclusion in Africa. He underscores the urgent need to address this problem given the environmental, health, and social repercussions and highlights how Enabling Qapital is extending capital to businesses tackling this issue.

Our conversation then explores the importance of B Corp certification. Xavier details how this certification has significantly impacted Enabling Qapital's operations, supporting their mission of "moving money to meaning". He discusses how the B Corp certification keeps them accountable and ensures they fulfill their promises.

As we approach the end of our episode, Xavier shares the ambitious goals and future pathways for Enabling Qapital and the Spark Fund. His insights on their strategies, fund management, and their dedication to positive climate impacts are fascinating.

His advice for those keen to venture into impact investing is insightful and pragmatic, encouraging listeners to be change catalysts within their organizations, promoting socially and environmentally responsible investments.

Tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation on impact investing, financial inclusion, the role of the Spark Fund in promoting sustainable change in Africa, and the power of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in driving this change.

“And our vision really is for the planet to become a sponge for co2. what we need to do is to industrialize nature restoration. And normally, those three words are not used in the same sentence. But what we really need to do as society is for nature restoration to effectively become industrialized”.

Join us in this latest episode of our journey as we explore the intersection of conservation, the B Corp movement, and carbon markets with Dr. Hassan Sachedina, a renowned sustainability expert and CEO and founder of Sayari Earth. Dr. Sachedina shares his personal journey, the milestones achieved by BCP (BioCarbon Partners), and the transformative impact of conservation land use on communities and wildlife corridors. He then introduces Sayari Earth's 2.0 approach to nature-based solutions and their vision for a regenerative economy. We also address concerns about the integrity of the voluntary carbon market and discuss actionable tips for individuals and organizations to contribute to solving the planetary crisis.

Tune in and be inspired to make a positive impact!

Can Finance Fuel a Greener, Sustainable Future? | Exclusive Interview with David Carlin 

💡 Join us in this insightful episode as David Carlin,  climate risk and TCFD program leader for UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), shares his perspectives on the role of financial institutions and the corporate world in fostering sustainable development. Discover the challenges faced by financial institutions and the steps we can take to accelerate progress towards a greener future.

Key Points:

📌 Challenges financial institutions face in transitioning to a sustainable and inclusive economy

📌 How financial institutions can contribute to accelerating sustainable development

📌 The role of financial institutions and corporations in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

📌 Actionable steps to fast-track progress towards a sustainable future

📌 David's advice for making informed choices in support of sustainability

🔖 About David Carlin: David leads the climate risk and TCFD program for UNEP FI, where he has worked with over 100 financial institutions on climate scenarios, risk assessments, and governance. He advises UNEP FI’s Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). David is the founder of Cambium Global Solutions and a contributor to Forbes, writing about climate change and leadership. His background includes roles at Oliver Wyman and PNC Bank, as well as research in financial decision-making at Carnegie Mellon University.

🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the vital role of finance and corporate action in shaping our path to a greener, more sustainable world! 

"Sustainability goes beyond banning plastic bags and getting people together as teams once a year. It's really about how ESG is embedded into the culture, behaviors, actions, habits, practices". 

I have met changemaker and sustainability leader  Samie Al -Achrafi , CEO and founder of Marmalade Fish, a certified B Corp, about sustainability, conscious leadership, and the role of technology. Samie shares his personal sustainability journey and how he founded Marmalade Fish. He emphasizes the importance of values, culture, and conscious leadership in businesses and organizations. Samie  discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with emerging markets and his book "Time4Humanity," which is a guide to conscious leadership. He also talks about the role of technology as a facilitator and enabler for humanity.

#time4humanity #sustainability #change 

In this insightful podcast episode, I interview Bianca Pitt, co-founder of She Changes Climate, about the significance of gender equality in climate action.

Bianca discusses the challenges women face in climate negotiations, the progress achieved so far, and the steps needed for 50/50 representation. Throughout the conversation, Bianca highlights the difficulty of gaining media attention and support for gender equality amidst ongoing crises like the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis.

She also addresses the reluctance and fear some men have towards women's empowerment, emphasizing that diverse perspectives benefit everyone. Bianca shares her personal journey and her transformation into a passionate advocate for nature and the environment.

She offers practical advice on how individuals can play a role in promoting gender equality in climate action, including amplifying women's voices, supporting female candidates, and becoming ambassadors for the She Changes Climate campaign.

In her final call to action, Bianca urges everyone to strive for a 50/50 vision in their organizations and communities, emphasizing the importance of listening and learning from one another to create a more sustainable future.

Join us as we explore gender equality and climate action in this engaging and inspiring episode. #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #SheChangesClimate #BiancaPitt #WomenInClimate #ClimateJustice #FemaleLeadership #Sustainability #EcoFeminism #ClimateChange #Environment #Empowerment #5050Representation #Podcast #Interview

Dive into this captivating conversation with Werner Myburgh, CEO of Peace Parks Foundation, as he shares the ins and outs of transforming conservation in Africa.

Discover how the foundation is creating cross-border sanctuaries that not only protect biodiversity but also benefit local communities.

.Learn about their unique approach to sustainable conservation by blending government, private sector, and community involvement for long-term success.

From rehabilitating core protected areas to exploring alternative financing mechanisms, Werner discusses the importance of scale and collaboration in shaping Africa's future.

Don't miss this insightful episode that delves into the challenges and opportunities in conservation across the continent! 

#conservation #africa #changemakers #community #peace

In this episode we meet Aadith Moorthy, the CEO and co-founder of Boomitra, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to quantify and monetize soil carbon. They discuss the importance of soil carbon, the technology behind Boomitra, the role of carbon markets, and the future goals of the company.  Boomitra means “Friend of the Earth” in Sanskrit.

Aadith explains that soil carbon is critical for climate change mitigation, as it can store three times more carbon than the atmosphere. By working with farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices, Boomitra aims to increase soil carbon and help mitigate climate change.

The company's unique technology uses AI and satellite imagery to measure soil carbon at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Aadith emphasizes that "using satellites and AI, we are able to not only measure what's happening, but we are able to measure it at a 90% plus cost reduction compared to doing the soil sampling and every farmer getting it tested”.

Boomitra’s approach ensures that the value of carbon credits reaches the communities that need it the most, with contracts stipulating that the majority of funds must go to the farmers. Aadith also addresses the recent debate around carbon markets, explaining how the company  addresses concerns of over-crediting and ensures the validity of their carbon credits by using control sites and measuring additionality.

Aadith's vision is to reach 500 million farmers by the end of the decade and achieve gigaton-scale carbon removal. He encourages listeners to think in terms of gigaton-scale solutions for climate change, stating, "that's how we can have a truly meaningful impact on climate change, be it adaptation or mitigation or anything else”.

Throughout the episode, Aadith emphasizes the importance of technology, carbon markets, and gigaton-scale solutions in addressing climate change and supporting smallholder farmers around the world.