The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this special 3-part series, I take a deep dive into EV battery regulation in the US and EU. In this Part 3, we consider EU legislation and regulatory requirements for EV batteries and EV battery supply chains.  Pamela Fierst-Walsh is a prominent voice in critical mineral supply chain issues and a recognized leader in policy development, ESG issues, and international affairs.  From 2017-2021, Pamela drove the reorientation of U.S. diplomacy...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this special 3-part series, I take a deep dive into EV battery regulation in the US and EU. In this Part 2, we consider the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on EV battery production and purchase.  Pamela Fierst-Walsh is a prominent voice in critical minerals supply chain issues and recognized leader in policy development, ESG issues, and international affairs.  From 2017-2021, Pamela drove the reorientation of U.S. diplomacy toward...

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. In this special 3-part series, I examine EV battery regulation in the US and EU. Part 1 considers US Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOCs) for EV battery production. Pamela Fierst-Walsh is a prominent voice in critical mineral supply chain issues and a recognized leader in policy development, ESG issues, and international affairs. From 2017 to 2021, she drove the reorientation of U.S. diplomacy toward prioritizing mineral supply chains as the U.S. State...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than the ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Shireen Muhiudeen, a fund manager who believes sustainability is a good business investment. Shireen Muhiudeen is a well-established fund manager with over 30 years of experience in the equities and private equity domains in Southeast Asia and has been the leader of a firm for two decades. From her extensive background,...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Pamela Fierst-Walsh, who talks about her career in sustainable minerals and how it has led her to EV batteries. Pamela Fierst-Walsh is a seasoned professional with a rich background in managing environmental and economic challenges in worldwide supply chains. With over 17 years of experience as a US diplomat and a law...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Christian Harris from Slip Safety Services on Safety as The ‘S’ in ESG Christian Harris is a seasoned safety professional with over a decade of experience, specializing in slip and fall prevention. His passion for safety was sparked by a personal incident, leading him to advocate for the integration of safety measures in...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Gregorio Esteban from Miraval on sustainable housing in Latin America. Gregorio Esteban, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background in entertainment, finance, and real estate, is the founder of Miraval Holdings, a company providing sustainable housing solutions in Latin America. Esteban's perspective on Miraval...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Trevor Bronson, Director-Portfolio Strategy at Intelex. Trevor Bronson is a seasoned professional with a robust background in environmental health, safety, and sustainability management. His perspective on user experience, ESG reporting, and sustainability management is shaped by his diverse experiences in the EHS...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Cally Edgren about Forever Chemicals. Cally Edgren, a Senior Director of the Regulatory Expert team at Assent, has nearly three decades of experience in manufacturing and has dedicated her career to helping manufacturers comply with regulations. Edgren’s perspective on the regulation and impact of PFAS “forever chemicals”...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Ben Vivari and Kyle Purcell about ESG investing. Ben Vivari and Kyle Purcell are seasoned professionals with a strong background in business and sustainable investing. Ben Vivari, with his classic MBA and deep interest in corporate social responsibility, co-founded the Till Investors Initiative with Kyle Purcell,...

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with PJ Farrenkopf, Senior Manager of Global Energy at Jabil. With a background in government and accounting, PJ Farrenkopf, the Global Energy Head at Jabil, a Fortune 200 provider of manufacturing services, brings a distinctive perspective to his position. PJ is deeply committed to achieving sustainability goals and reducing...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Charity Buhrow, who, with her husband, constructs tiny homes for sustainable, off-grid living. The podcast episode “Living Off-Grid: Building Tiny Houses” explores the rising trend of living a more environmentally conscious and simple lifestyle. Charity Buhrow, who builds tiny houses in Wisconsin, shares their goal of...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Kai Gray, CEO and co-founder of Motive, a software company focused on ESG data management. In this podcast conversation with Tom Fox, they discuss the growing significance of ESG in various industries and its connection to compliance. They explore the role of compliance officers in ESG, the influence of large corporate...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Tommy Linstroth founder and CEO at Green Badger about the role and opportunity for the construction industry in the ESG arena.   The podcast episode discusses the increasing importance of incorporating ESG practices in the construction industry. Tommy Linstroth, an expert in the field, emphasizes the need for companies to...

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Ernest Anunciacion, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Workiva, about how Workiva uses ESG to drive stakeholder engagement. The conversation between Tom and Ernest explores the importance of stakeholder engagement in driving ESG initiatives. Workiva, a leading platform in ESG reporting, has a comprehensive roadmap focusing...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Yoram Ashery, CEO at Nostromo Energy and we discuss zero carbon energy storage. In this episode, we discuss Nostromo Energy's innovative clean energy storage technology for buildings. By storing cold energy in small cells filled with water, buildings can become giant batteries, reducing dependence on the grid and...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, host Tom Fox speaks with Shawn Kreloff from Bioenergy Devco, a company that harnesses the power of anaerobic digestion to turn organic waste into biogas. Shawn explains how his company has bought technology to turn methane gas into fertilizer, revolutionizing waste management for municipalities and large businesses. Bioenergy Devco...

Tom Fox hosts the ESG Report podcast. Welcome to The ESG Report! In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Trysha Daskam, Managing Director and Head of ESG Strategy at Silver Regulatory Associates, to discuss how fund managers can implement effective ESG strategies. Trysha stresses the importance of having a defensible and consistent ESG program to attract investments from institutional investors. They discuss the consequences of inaccurate reporting and the need for standardization in ESG...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this episode, Tom is joined by Eli Sutton is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in sales and 15 years in operation leadership. He has been involved in a variety of industries, but has spent the last 10 years with Teramind, providing employee monitoring solutions to organizations. They discuss how operational sustainability can help your business grow and thrive for years to come! You will learn how operational...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this episode, Tom is joined by Gareth Evans, founder of Veckta. Gareth Evans had always planned to be a fast jet pilot, but decided to pursue an environmental science degree instead. After working in the oil and gas industry for many years, he found himself in Iraq, doing liability assessments in areas with massive environmental issues. This experience inspired him to become the CEO of Veckta, an energy transition platform. He works to help...

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. In this episode, Tom is joined by Luke Jacobs, an expert in environmental and safety compliance and one of the founders of Encamp. Jacobs is a rising star in the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and ESG industry. In this episode, they discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with EHS and ESG compliance. Luke explains how Encamp provides technology solutions to help companies understand and comply with complex environmental...

Compliance with environmental regulations is not just a cost of doing business, but a business opportunity. This is the view of Luke Jacobs, the CEO and co-founder of Encamp, a software company that helps businesses track and manage ESG reporting needs. In this episode of the ESG Report, Jacobs explains how his company is creating a unified data layer that could revolutionize environmental reporting and ESG compliance in the next decade. Luke Jacobs is the co-founder and CEO of Encamp, a...

*This episode first aired as episode 182 of the ESG Report.* Tom’s guest on this week’s episode of the ESG Report, Richard Blundell, discusses the risks and opportunities associated with growth in the insurance industry. They talk about how to finance a company's growth by understanding their risks. Business financing is trending towards sustainability, and Tom and Richard explore how companies can access capital by implementing sustainable practices and strategies. A global environmental...

In this episode of the ESG Report, Tom Fox discusses ESG sustainability and stewardship. Guest Ben Colton explains how his company State Street Global is contributing to a better understanding and implementation of sustainability and stewardship practices for ESG. Ben Colton is the Global Head of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global. The company is a steward of their clients' investments, and as such, he oversees proxy, voting, and engagement activities. Sustainability provides...