Climate Business Cast

Milla Westerling is the CEO and founder of Green Planet Astronauts with the mission of raising a planet-friendly generation by offering nutritious 100% organic plant-based foods for kids at every age. During a seemingly routine moment in her home kitchen a few years back while preparing oatmeal for her young kids, the spark of inspiration for her own company ignited. In the episode, Milla shares the story of Green Planet Astronauts and discusses the importance of communication and branding in building planet-friendly behaviors in consumers.In this episode, we discuss:The role of the food industry in creating a greener worldThe role of communication and marketing in promoting a more sustainable lifestyleUnderstanding the customer segments and the needs of customers beyond the sustainability goalsThe importance of Planer-Friendly Pilars is in choosing where to focus when making decisions about sustainabilityThe importance of finding something you feel truly passionate about to keep on going no matter whatLinksClimate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/Green Planet Astronauts: https://greenplanetastronauts.com/#GreenPlanetAstronauts #ClimateBusinessCast #PlanetFriendlyGeneration #OrganicPlantBasedFoods #SustainableLifestyle #CommunicationInBranding #FoodIndustry #SustainabilityGoals #CustomerNeeds #PlanetFriendlyPillars #PassionDrivenEntrepreneurship #InspirationStor

Ben Christensen is the CEO and founder of Cambium Carbon. Cambium Carbon is at the forefront of redefining sustainability in the wood supply chain, with a bold mission to transform urban wood waste into valuable resources. Ben shares the innovative processes Cambium Carbon employs to reclaim urban trees—often felled due to natural disasters, disease, or urban development—and repurpose them into high-quality materials.In this episode, we discuss: -Cambium Carbon's approach to revolutionize the sustainable wood supply chain by repurposing urban wood waste into valuable materials-the scale of the problem of trees ending up to landfill in the US-How transparency allows customers to trace the origin and journey of their wood, fostering trust and accountability.-Navigating the balance between operational efficacy and sustainability necessitates environmentally conscious decision-making and ongoing improvement.-Embracing the unknown and unlearning old paradigms to unlock innovation and adaptability in the evolving climate business sector -The cultivation of a strong brand identity for sustainable materials can fundamentally shift societal perceptions and value systems.-The importance of ambitious goal-setting for long-term success and impact in the climate business domain This episode is brought to you by UseLess Company. LinksClimate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/Cambium Carbon: https://cambiumcarbon.com/UseLess Company: https://useless.fi/en/#circulareconomy #circularity  #climatebusiness #entrepreneurship #carbonsmartwood #woodwaste #climatebusinesscast #technology #greentech 

Summary Raija Polvinen, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Kiilto, discusses the company's journey towards sustainability and climate action. She explains how climate and environmental considerations became a more vital part of Kiilto's business strategy in 2018. Raija highlights the challenges of implementing environmentally friendly solutions and the importance of partnerships and collaboration. She shares examples of Kiilto's achievements, such as advancements towards carbon neutrality and upscaling the use of renewable and recycled materials. Raija also discusses the Super Healthy Buildings ecosystem and the role of startups in driving innovation. She invites everyone to participate in climate action and emphasizes the need for sustainability thinking in all industries. Takeaways Companies that have been around for a long time can transition towards sustainable business and find new opportunities.Partnerships and collaboration are crucial for implementing environmentally friendly solutions. Taking a course towards a more sustainable strategy is motivating for those involved.Kiilto has made advances toward carbon neutrality in just a few years and increased the use of renewable and recycled materials in its products. The Super Healthy Buildings ecosystem aims to make the built environment more sustainable. Everyone can contribute to climate action by incorporating sustainability thinking into their work.Links:Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/Kiilto: https://www.kiilto.fi/#kiilto #climatebusinesscast #circulareconomy #KiiltoClimateJourney #SustainableTransformations #EcoInnovation #ClimateActionLeadership #GreenPartnerships #CarbonNeutralityAchieved #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials #SuperHealthyBuildings #SustainabilityThinking #EcoCollaboration #GreenAchievements #SustainableLeadership #ClimateChangeAction #EcoFriendlySolutions #GreenBusinessStrategy #SustainabilitySuccess #ClimateJourney #EcoInnovations #SustainableFutureAhead

Annie Ryu, CEO of Jack & Annie's, shares insights into her work with jackfruit, highlighting its potential for health and environmental sustainability. Annie discusses managing the jackfruit supply chain, product development, and the challenges of creating a new market. This episode explores trends in the food industry, innovative approaches to combining plant-based and meat products, and strategies for launching new sustainable alternatives to consumer market. Join us in this heartfelt discussion on Annie's company mission, emphasizing the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for all.In this episode, we discuss: Jackfruit - The Miracle Crop beneficial for human health and the planet  Trends in the food industry Launching new products to the consumer market Maximizing both environmental and social impact in business operationsCombining plant-based and meat products for impact at scale #leadership #climatebusiness #entrepreneurship #technology #greentech #greentransition#climatebusinesscast #podcast #climatepodcast #decarbonizing#meatalternative #foodindustry #jackfruit #jackandannies #sustainablefood #plantbased

Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen is the CEO of Hyme. Hyme’s vision is to make sustainable energy available at all times through large-scale energy storage based on hydroxide salts.Join us as Ask articulates a compelling narrative of hope, innovation, and the collective efforts required to reshape our energy infrastructure for a better tomorrow.In this episode, we discuss: The importance of energy sector in the transition to sustainable society Large-scale energy storage based on hydroxide saltsBuilding a diverse team of global experts Balancing work and family life in a startup Funding and support for deep tech startups that are working on fundamental shifts in energy infrastructureCall for policy makers to set bold regulations and incentivesCollaboration between startups and universities to drive innovation and applied science with balanced approach to intellectual property ownership Future applications of using high-temperature heat sources for hydrogen production#Leadership #EnergyStorage #HeatStorage #p2x #ClimateBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Technology #GreenTech #Decarbonizing #Smartgrid #GreenTransition #ClimateTechScaling #SustainableSolutions #GreenEconomyShift #ClimateActionNow #TeamBuildingInTech #CarbonEmissionsChallenge #PositiveClimateImpact #ClimateIndustryInsights #GreenJobOpportunities #CollaborationInTech #ClimateTechProgress #BuildingASustainableFuture #BusinessForGood #ScalingClimateSolutions #ClimateTechJourney #ClimateIndustryAdvice #ClimateBusinessCast #Podcast #ClimatePodcast

Andreas Saari, co-founder and co-CEO of Paebbl, discusses the company's mission to scale up carbon capture and utilization technology. Paebbl's innovative process turns captured CO2 into a solid mineral product that can be used in large-volume applications, replacing materials that are heavily emitting. Andreas explains the efficiency and potential of this technology in addressing the global carbon emissions problem. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling up carbon capture, the formation of the Paebbl team, and the company's long-term vision. He reflects on his journey in climate tech and the surprises he has encountered along the way. Andreas discusses the scaling up of climate solutions and the importance of action. He also emphasizes the possibility of doing good through business and the need for sustainable work practices. He provides advice for those interested in working in the climate industry and highlights the importance of positivity and collaboration. In this episode, we discuss: Paebbl is scaling up a technology that turns captured CO2 into a solid mineral product, which can be used in large-volume applications to replace heavily emitting materialsThe scale of the carbon emissions problem requires both reducing industrial emissions and removing historical CO2 from the atmosphereThe availability of feedstock minerals and the energy demand for the process are important considerations for scaling up carbon capture and utilizationBuilding a strong team and leveraging expertise from different industries is crucial for the success of a climate tech start-upEngaging with the scientific community and leveraging their knowledge and expertise can accelerate learning and progress in climate techThe transition to a green economy presents opportunities for job creation and the reallocation of skills from traditional industries to climate tech solutionsBrought to you by Kapacity.io - an optimization company helping heat pump owners save energy, money, and emissions. Use promo code climatebusinesscast  to get the optimization free for 60 days.  Links:Climate Business Cast: https://climatebusinesscast.com/Paebbl: https://paebbl.com/#greentransition  #carboncapture #climatebusiness #climatebusinesscast #CarbonCaptureTech #ClimateTechScaling #SustainableSolutions #CO2Utilization #GreenEconomyShift #ClimateActionNow #TeamBuildingInTech #CarbonEmissionsChallenge #PositiveClimateImpact #MineralProductInnovation #ClimateIndustryInsights #GreenJobOpportunities #CollaborationInTech #FeedstockMinerals #ClimateTechProgress #BuildingASustainableFuture #BusinessForGood #ScalingClimateSolutions #ClimateTechJourney #ClimateIndustryAdvice

Adam Scheuring is an Oslo-based entrepreneur, engineer, and CEO of Variable. Variable offers a platform that helps companies create low-carbon products and services and decarbonize their supply chain.In this conversation, we discuss the changing landscape of venture capital, the importance of sustainability in design, and the role of Variable in helping companies create low-carbon products and services. He emphasizes the need for a full life cycle perspective and collaboration across the value chain. Adam also highlights the growing demand for sustainability talent and the belief that sustainability is not just a cost but an opportunity for innovation and business growth.Tune in to hear about Adam's journey to founding a company focusing on developing software to help companies take control of product life cycle emissions and turn their products into low-carbon solutions.In this episode, we discuss: How Variable helps companies get their data in order and take responsibility for their value chain to eliminate carbon emission hotspots, reduce climate risk, and increase supply chain resilienceThe role of working with scenarios in the early stages of the design process where the most impact can be achievedThe importance of taking into consideration the full life cycle transparencyCompanies can tackle the low-hanging fruit easily when they have access to the right dataAdam discusses how sustainable business models relate to environmental and social sustainability. Collaboration and a full life cycle perspective are essential in driving sustainability across the value chain. Brought to you by Kapacity.io - an optimization company helping heat pump owners save energy, money, and emissions. Use promo code climatebusinesscast  to get the optimization free for 60 days.   https://variable.co/climatebusinesscast.com#lifecycleemissions #lowcarbonsolution #greeninnovation #climatestrategy #emissionreduction #climatebusinesscast #climatebusiness #greentransition #circulareconomy #productlifecycle #decarbonizingsupplychain

Tuomo Laine is the co-founder and managing Director of Twice Commerce, the circular economy platform. Twice Commerce challenges the notion of ownership and promotes a more mindful approach to consumption – a crucial step towards abandoning the throwaway culture.Join us as we unpack Tuomo's journey to founding a company focusing on circular economy, and explore the intersections of business, sustainability, and innovation. In this episode, we discuss: How Twice Commerce helps brands and entrepreneurs sell items more than once, promoting a more mindful approach to consumption and challenging the throwaway cultureConsumer readiness and the growing market for renting and sharing products Challenges in available infrastructure, financing, and incentive alignmentImplications of the circular economy on product design and manufacturing The importance of aligning business incentives with climate action goalsTuomo’s personal journey into founding a planet-centric companyWork-life separation to maintain a healthy balance and enable making bolder bets in solving wicked problemsBrought to you by Kapacity.io - Kapacity.io enables heat pump owners to save  energy, money and emissions by shifting energy consumption towards cheaper and cleaner hours of electricity. Use promo code climatebusinesscast  to get the optimization free for 60 days.  https://www.twicecommerce.com/climatebusinesscast.com#circulareconomy #recommerce #ecommerce #climatebusiness #entrepreneurship #climatebusinesscast #technology #greentech #podcast