The Sustainability Experts

In this episode, bestselling author and branding expert Dorie Clark joins Vanessa Thompson on The Sustainability Experts to discuss how leaders can build a powerful personal brand rooted in their values. They explore standing out with authenticity, leading with purpose, and integrating sustainability into leadership and business strategy to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Host Vanessa Thompson sits down with Dr. Libba Pinchot, co-founder of Presidio Graduate School and the pioneer who coined the term intrapreneurship, to explore how organizations can unlock creativity, engage employees, and achieve the triple bottom line of profit, people, and planet.

Drawing on real-world experience working with organizations such as Apple, IBM, Intel, HP, DuPont, Exxon, GE, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Ford, Stanford University, and the U.S. Forest Service, Dr. Pinchot shares powerful insights on building cultures of innovation, risk-taking, collaboration, and long-term value. This conversation is packed with practical lessons for leaders, entrepreneurs, and sustainability professionals alike.

Sustainability requires culture change and courageous leadership. In this episode, host Vanessa Thompson talks with Vaishali Wagle, founder and CEO of Zenesse, an executive leadership coach and author of Scaling Peaks. Vaishali shares practical ways to create mindset shifts, design policies and incentives that reinforce good behavior, and turn climate ambition into measurable results across large organizations.

You will hear how leaders can move from productivity to human sustainability, why celebration cements culture, and how to apply these ideas to famous examples like Interface. The episode closes with simple takeaways on positive reinforcement and aligning incentives to sustainability goals so progress compounds.

In this latest episode of The Sustainability Experts, I had the honor of speaking with Jennifer Stolo, CEO and producer at Robert Craig Films. Jennifer’s journey from pediatric healthcare and Make-A-Wish to directing films like No Address is nothing short of extraordinary.

We explore:

• The real human stories behind homelessness

• How film can catalyze compassion and policy change

• The power of listening—really listening—to those whose voices are often unheard

• Why companies must embed empathy into their culture and how it fuels both impact and innovation

Jennifer’s work reminds us that storytelling isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action. The No Address project has grown into a movement, including a feature film, a documentary, a novel, a study guide, and a soundtrack—all with 50% of proceeds going back to nonprofits tackling homelessness.

If you’re a leader, changemaker, or creative, this episode will move you.

Tune in, and let’s reimagine how businesses and communities can create change—one story at a time.

The Next Big ESG Investment: How Companies Are Monetizing Conservation

Conservation is no longer just a corporate responsibility—it’s a strategic advantage.

In this episode of The Sustainability Experts podcast, Vanessa Thompson speaks with Kevin Whilden, co-Founder at SeaTrees / Sustainable Surf, to discuss how businesses are integrating coastal ecosystem restoration into their sustainability strategies—and why the next wave of impact investments may be in biodiversity credits.

Key discussion points:

Why tree planting is becoming a billion-dollar market—and how SeaTrees perfected the $1 per tree pricing model

How brands like Virgin Voyages and Bank of the West are leveraging conservation to drive impact and customer engagement

Why biodiversity credits are the next major sustainability investment—and how early adopters stand to benefit

The missing piece in corporate storytelling—and how businesses can use conservation to build stronger stakeholder trust

Companies are spending millions on sustainability—are they doing it effectively? This episode provides real-world insights into conservation as a business strategy, offering tangible takeaways for leaders looking to invest in climate resilience.

Carbon removal is scaling fast, and it’s a trillion-dollar market in the making!

In this episode of The Sustainability Experts Podcast, host Vanessa Thompson speaks with Tito Jankowski, co-founder of Airminers, an incubator for carbon removal startups. Tito shares insights from COP29, where carbon removal is shifting from an "if" to a "when" in global climate strategy.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* Why we must remove 10 billion tons of CO₂ per year to meet 2050 targets

* How companies investing in carbon removal see 28% higher revenues

* The biggest challenges—and opportunities—facing the industry

* What’s next for carbon markets, venture capital, and government policy

“Carbon removal needs to scale as fast as the computing industry ever has.” – Tito Jankowski

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or sustainability leader, this conversation will give you the insights you need to stay ahead in the carbon removal revolution.

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Latest episode: In this episode of The Sustainability Experts Podcast, I speak with Meena Sankaran, CEO of KETOS, about the business-critical role of water in sustainability strategies.

We cover:

* The growing water crisis and its impact on industries.

* How innovative technologies like IoT and AI are reshaping water management.

* Why water quality and availability are directly tied to business performance.

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Dive into the world of corporate sustainability in aerospace and defense with host Vanessa Thompson and guest Amy Gross, Sustainability Principal at L3Harris Technologies. This eye-opening episode of The Sustainability Experts podcast reveals how to build robust sustainability programs, foster change, and implement strategic goals in one of the most challenging sectors. Amy shares invaluable insights on team empowerment, leveraging blockchain for supply chain transparency, and adapting to new SEC climate disclosure regulations. Packed with practical advice, this episode is essential listening for sustainability leaders and anyone passionate about driving meaningful environmental change in the corporate world.

Excited to welcome Philip Hoare, COO of AtkinsRéalis, to The Sustainability Experts podcast!

Revolutionary insights of how indigenous knowledge can transform business with the incredible UN appointed Hindou Ibrahim.

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