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What if everything YOU believed about sustainability… was wrong? ⚠️🌍
Most companies celebrate ESG scores, sustainability reports, and “progress.”
But what if it’s all just… an illusion?
In this eye-opening conversation with sustainability pioneer Ralph Thurm, YOU’ll discover why today’s ESG systems may be creating the false comfort of action… while the real crisis accelerates.
After 35+ years in sustainability, Ralph reveals why no company, government, or individual can truly be “sustainable” inside our current economic model.
This episode will challenge YOU to rethink everything:
🔥 Why ESG may be a dangerous distraction
🌍 Why system collapse may be inevitable
🌱 Why bioregionalism could rebuild resilience
⚡ Why local action matters more than ever
💡 How indigenous wisdom can guide the future
🚀 Where the next wave of sustainability careers is emerging
If YOU’ve ever felt frustrated by greenwashing… confused by endless reporting… or anxious about where the world is heading…
This conversation may give YOU clarity, courage, and ACTIVE HOPE.
Because the future won’t be built by people waiting.
It will be built by people creating.
👇 Listen now and ask yourself:
What’s holding YOU back from creating real change?
⏱️ Chapters:
🌍 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Personal Journey
🔄 06:50 Shifting Perspectives on Sustainability
💼 12:41 The Business Case vs. Sustainability Case
🧘 18:46 Finding Inner Peace Amidst Global Crises
🏔️ 30:27 Understanding Bioregionalism and Its Importance
⏳ 36:53 The Urgency of Action
📄 41:44 The Limitations of Current Reporting Standards
🚀 47:54 The Future of Sustainability Careers
💭 57:37 Reflections on Economic Systems and Sustainability
🧠 01:05:04 Understanding Memory Retention
📢 01:05:24 The Importance of Sharing Insights
📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Ralph Thurm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphthurm/
Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk
The video Ralph shared: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynQV-oKM0E
🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.
Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.
It starts at the CORE 🤝
By Omar Al MamloukWhat if everything YOU believed about sustainability… was wrong? ⚠️🌍
Most companies celebrate ESG scores, sustainability reports, and “progress.”
But what if it’s all just… an illusion?
In this eye-opening conversation with sustainability pioneer Ralph Thurm, YOU’ll discover why today’s ESG systems may be creating the false comfort of action… while the real crisis accelerates.
After 35+ years in sustainability, Ralph reveals why no company, government, or individual can truly be “sustainable” inside our current economic model.
This episode will challenge YOU to rethink everything:
🔥 Why ESG may be a dangerous distraction
🌍 Why system collapse may be inevitable
🌱 Why bioregionalism could rebuild resilience
⚡ Why local action matters more than ever
💡 How indigenous wisdom can guide the future
🚀 Where the next wave of sustainability careers is emerging
If YOU’ve ever felt frustrated by greenwashing… confused by endless reporting… or anxious about where the world is heading…
This conversation may give YOU clarity, courage, and ACTIVE HOPE.
Because the future won’t be built by people waiting.
It will be built by people creating.
👇 Listen now and ask yourself:
What’s holding YOU back from creating real change?
⏱️ Chapters:
🌍 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Personal Journey
🔄 06:50 Shifting Perspectives on Sustainability
💼 12:41 The Business Case vs. Sustainability Case
🧘 18:46 Finding Inner Peace Amidst Global Crises
🏔️ 30:27 Understanding Bioregionalism and Its Importance
⏳ 36:53 The Urgency of Action
📄 41:44 The Limitations of Current Reporting Standards
🚀 47:54 The Future of Sustainability Careers
💭 57:37 Reflections on Economic Systems and Sustainability
🧠 01:05:04 Understanding Memory Retention
📢 01:05:24 The Importance of Sharing Insights
📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Ralph Thurm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphthurm/
Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk
The video Ralph shared: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynQV-oKM0E
🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.
Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.
It starts at the CORE 🤝