ESG Decoded Podcast

Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change — they’re driving it. Each episode delivers real-world insights and inspiration you can apply to make an impact in your own sphere.Be part of the change! Stay tuned for more episodes from this exclusive series. For now, let’s decode ESG together.-Music and climate might seem like separate worlds—but singer-songwriter, Rozzi, proves they’re powerfully connected. In this episode of ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC, Emma Cox sits down with Rozzi for an inspiring conversation on art, personal impact, and the role of music and artists in driving climate action.  Rozzi opens up about her experience evacuating during California wildfires and navigating the challenges of low-impact touring. She shares how musicians can lead by example, even when sustainability feels out of reach. The discussion touches on her evolving perspective, her climate-focused track Orange Skies, and the importance of using your platform and influence—onstage or off—to make a difference. This episode highlights how culture and creativity can amplify climate awareness and inspire meaningful action.  Subscribe and follow ESG Decoded for more thought-provoking conversations from Climate Week NYC—your gateway to the world’s brightest sustainability minds and actionable ideas.-Episode Resources: Rozzi’s “Orange Skies” (Chapter 2 Version): https://open.spotify.com/track/4Y2ZhE91YTh1LCZfbW7LhW?si=162b843d14b94ef9 Sounds Right – Music Industry Nature Royalties Initiative: https://www.soundsright.earth/Music Declares Emergency: https://www.musicdeclares.net/Billie Eilish x Support+Feed Climate Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI_hvB35Cyo Green Touring Guide (Julie’s Bicycle): https://juliesbicycle.com/resource/green-touring-guide/ NRDC – Climate Impacts of Wildfires: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/wildfires-and-climate-change UNEP – Art for the Environment: https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/environmental-rights-and-governance/what-we-do/art-environment -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change — they’re driving it. Each episode delivers real-world insights and inspiration you can apply to make an impact in your own sphere.Be part of the change! Stay tuned for more episodes from this exclusive series. For now, let’s decode ESG together.-Music and climate might seem like separate worlds—but singer-songwriter, ⁠Rozzi⁠, proves they’re powerfully connected. In this episode of ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC, ⁠Emma Cox⁠ sits down with Rozzi for an inspiring conversation on art, personal impact, and the role of music and artists in driving climate action.  Rozzi opens up about her experience evacuating during California wildfires and navigating the challenges of low-impact touring. She shares how musicians can lead by example, even when sustainability feels out of reach. The discussion touches on her evolving perspective, her climate-focused track ⁠Orange Skies⁠, and the importance of using your platform and influence—onstage or off—to make a difference. This episode highlights how culture and creativity can amplify climate awareness and inspire meaningful action.  Subscribe and follow ESG Decoded for more thought-provoking conversations from Climate Week NYC—your gateway to the world’s brightest sustainability minds and actionable ideas.-Episode Resources: Rozzi’s “Orange Skies” (Chapter 2 Version): ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/4Y2ZhE91YTh1LCZfbW7LhW?si=162b843d14b94ef9⁠ Sounds Right – Music Industry Nature Royalties Initiative:⁠ https://www.soundsright.earth/⁠Music Declares Emergency:⁠ https://www.musicdeclares.net/⁠Billie Eilish x Support+Feed Climate Video: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI_hvB35Cyo⁠ Green Touring Guide (Julie’s Bicycle): ⁠https://juliesbicycle.com/resource/green-touring-guide/⁠ NRDC – Climate Impacts of Wildfires: ⁠https://www.nrdc.org/stories/wildfires-and-climate-change⁠ UNEP – Art for the Environment: ⁠https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/environmental-rights-and-governance/what-we-do/art-environment⁠ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site:⁠ https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts⁠Spotify:⁠ https://go.climeco.com/Spotify⁠YouTube Music:⁠ https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music⁠LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/⁠IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/⁠*This episode was produced by ⁠Singing Land Studio⁠ About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite:⁠ https://climeco.com/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/⁠IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/climeco/⁠

In this episode, Emma Cox is joined by Christina Ross, Head of Science & Impact at Credo Beauty, to talk about how this leading clean beauty retailer is redefining what people expect from their products—and from the brands behind them. Christina shares how her background in toxicology and public health shapes her work on Credo’s rigorous ingredient standards, and why sustainability, packaging innovation, and supply chain transparency are now non-negotiable for brands who want to lead.Christina discusses the role of science in sustainability strategy, including how systems-based thinking guides Credo’s approach to ingredient evaluation and responsible product design. As the largest clean beauty retailer in the U.S., Credo leverages its unique position to raise the bar for more than 130 beauty brands through The Credo Clean Standard™—a framework that combines strict requirements with industry best practices and resources.Christina and Emma unpack the value of certifications, the importance of consumer education, and how Credo’s decarbonization strategy is shaping the next phase of climate action in beauty.By the end of the episode, you will understand why clean beauty is not just a marketing label—it’s an ongoing commitment to safety, transparency, and environmental responsibility.Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: Credo Beauty’s Impact & Standards: https://credobeauty.com/pages/mission PACT Collective – Beauty Packaging Recycling Program: https://www.pactcollective.org/NSF/ANSI 417 – Personal Care Product Certification: https://www.nsf.org/standards/personal-care-products -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

How can global corporations and local entrepreneurs collaborate to fight plastic pollution at scale?In this week's episode, host Anna Stablum welcomes Jessie Coates, EY Corporate Responsibility Markets Leader, and Bintang Ekananda, Founder and CEO of Alner. Together, they unpack the unique public-private partnership known as TRANSFORM, a collaboration between Unilever, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and EY. This decade-long initiative connects multinationals with mission-driven startups in Asia and Africa to scale innovative, market-based solutions.Jessie and Bintang share how Alner’s refill-and-reuse business model is helping reduce plastic waste in Indonesia and how this collaboration supports both impact and profitability.During this episode, you will learn:How refill systems are transforming local retail in IndonesiaWhy big brands benefit from investing in impact-driven startupsHow public-private partnerships accelerate sustainability solutionsWhat’s needed to scale circular packaging models & reduce single-use plastic wasteDon’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: Alner – Circular Retail & Refill Solutions in Indonesia: https://www.alner.id/ TRANSFORM Program – Unilever, UK FCDO and EY Impact Accelerator: https://transform.global/ EY Ripples – Shaping the future with confidence: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/corporate-responsibility/ey-ripples UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution (Global Plastics Treaty Overview): https://www.unep.org/intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-plastic-pollution -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

Sustainability regulations are redefining how companies report and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Stavros Gadinis, Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, about the evolving legal landscape of ESG reporting. They examine the impact of federal rollbacks in the U.S., the rise of California’s new climate disclosure requirements, which will take effect in January 2026, and the broader regulatory push from the European Union.The conversation explores how voluntary frameworks such as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol influence corporate practices. Erika and Stavros also emphasize the importance of transparency, innovation, and legal clarity in advancing sustainability goals.Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: Preparing for California Climate Disclosure Compliance: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/preparing-for-california-climate-disclosure-compliance-six-month-countdown/ Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol): https://ghgprotocol.org/International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB): https://www.ifrs.org/groups/international-sustainability-standards-board/Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB Standards): https://sasb.org/ Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_enCalifornia SB-253 – Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB253 California SB-261 – Climate-Related Financial Risk Act: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB261 -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/