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18/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Kendrick Repko. Kendrick is the Director of Sustainable Products for Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company to the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the US. In her current role, Kendrick is responsible for the environmental and social aspects related to the hundreds of thousands of products sold across ADUSA store shelves. Listen along as Kendrick discusses how grocery stores can empower healthy choices.

Kendrick Repko is the Director of Sustainable Products for Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company to the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the US. In her current role, Kendrick is responsible for the environmental and social aspects related...

17/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Erik Grigoryan. Erik is Founder and CEO of Environment Group. He also serves as the Special Envoy of Armenia on Debt-for-Climate Swap. He has more than 20 years of diversified experience in the public sector and international organizations combined with advanced education in environmental management, policy, and economics. Listen along as Erik discusses how the “climate swap” concept works. Erik Grigoryan - Էրիկ Գրիգորյան

Erik Grigoryan is Founder and CEO of Environment Group. He also serves as the Special Envoy of Armenia on Debt-for-Climate Swap. He has more than 20 years of diversified experience in the public sector and international organizations combined with advanced education in environmental management, poli...

16/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Ellen Jackowski. Ellen is Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she is spearheading the integration of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, such as reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, and helping accelerate the company’s impact in climate action initiatives like Priceless Planet Coalition. Listen along as Ellen discusses how Mastercard has made sustainability important to all employees.
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/07/empowering-people-and-the-planet-to-thrive-with-ellen-jackowski-of-mastercard/

11/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Dr. Thomas Seager. Dr. Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the founder of a new concept called Self-Actual Engineering that emphasizes application of design principles for the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation, rather than the bottom. Seager also co-founded the Morozko Forge ice bath company and is an expert in the use of ice baths for building metabolic and psychological resilience. Listen along as Dr. Seager discusses the mental benefits of the cold plunge.

Dr. Thomas P Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the founder of a new concept called Self-Actual Engineering that emphasizes application of design principles for the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Motivation, rather than ...

10/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Todd Zegers. Todd is the Founder and CEO of Circular Integrity. Todd is a passionate entrepreneur and most recently the global leader of Ingram Micro’s ITAD & Reverse Logistics business unit from 2015 through 2022. His experience in the ITAD industry dates back to 2003, when he left his post at a top Tempe, AZ based IT reseller to co-found GreenAssetDisposal, an ITAD company focused on serving F1000 clients worldwide. Listen along as Todd discusses the origin story of his innovative company.

Todd Zegers, the Founder and CEO of Circular Integrity, is a passionate entrepreneur and most recently the global leader of Ingram Micro’s ITAD & Reverse Logistics business unit from 2015 through 2022. His experience in the ITAD industry dates back to 2003, when he left his post at a top Tempe, AZ...

09/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Whitney Kakos. Whitney is the Director of Supply Chain Sustainability at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP). She leads the development of appropriate policies, strategies and partnerships for KDP to play a proactive role in promoting equitable and sustainable supply chains across its business. Listen along as Whitney discusses the global importance of boosting the varieties of coffee.

Whitney Kakos is the Director of Supply Chain Sustainability at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP). She leads the development of appropriate policies, strategies and partnerships for KDP to play a proactive role in promoting equitable and sustainable supply chains across its business. With strong roots at the i...

02/07/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Melanie Chow Li. As Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone North America, Melanie Chow Li helps to advance Danone’s nature, health, and communities goals, as well as the company’s mission to bring health through food to as many people. Melanie’s primary focus at Danone is to deliver the region’s impact strategy and roadmap, such as implementing cross-functional action plans for SBTi 1.5C by 2030 and driving the intersection of business and purpose by being a B Corporation. Listen along as Melanie discusses the intersection of purpose and performance.

As Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone North America, Melanie Chow Li helps to advance Danone’s nature, health, and communities goals, as well as the company’s mission to bring health through food to as many people. Melanie’s primary focus at Danone is to deliver the region....

27/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Nil Zacarias. Plantega’s founder and CEO Nil Zacharias is an entrepreneur, author, and strategic advisor with a passion for food systems change. He created Plantega, a company that’s on a mission to make plant-based food easier to access everywhere. He also hosts the Eat For The Planet Podcast and co-authored the Eat For the Planet books. Listen along as Nil discusses the strategy to introduce more people to plant-based foods.

Plantega’s founder and CEO Nil Zacharias is an entrepreneur, author, and strategic advisor with a passion for food systems change. He created Plantega, a company that’s on a mission to make plant-based food easier to access everywhere. He also hosts the Eat For The Planet Podcast and co-authored...

25/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Kara Oldhouser. Kara is the Director of Sustainability at Amtrak, America's intercity passenger railroad. Her 15+ years of professional experience in sustainability positioned her to tackle Amtrak's diverse opportunities of adapting a centuries-old mode of transportation toward a resilient new era of rail. Listen along as Kara discusses how train travel can dramatically reduce anyone’s footprint.

Kara Oldhouser is the Director of Sustainability at Amtrak, America’s intercity passenger railroad. Her 15+ years of professional experience in sustainability positioned her to tackle Amtrak’s diverse opportunities of adapting a centuries-old mode of transportation toward a resilient new era of ...

22/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Nadia Liu Spellman. Dumpling Daughter founder Nadia’s parents launched the most high-end Chinese restaurant New England had ever seen in the 1980’s. Growing up in a family where fine cuisine and mom’s home cooking were essential, Nadia was inspired to launch Dumpling Daughter in 2014. Nadia launched her cookbook with her mother, celebrity chef, Sally Ling in 2022, the Dumpling Daughter cookbook: Heirloom recipes from our restaurants and home kitchens, rated top coolest cookbook by Forbes in 2022. Listen along as Nadia discusses what sparked her first restaurant. Dumpling Daughter

Dumpling Daughter founder Nadia Liu Spellman’s parents launched the most high-end Chinese restaurant New England had ever seen in the 1980’s. Growing up in a family where fine cuisine and mom’s home cooking were essential, Nadia was inspired to launch Dumpling Daughter in 2014. As an ode and r...

18/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Beth Elroy. Beth is Micron’s vice president of Global EHS and Sustainability, leading a worldwide team responsible for developing and implementing EHS and sustainability strategies. Beth joined Micron as an environmental engineer and has served in a wide range of roles including Environmental Manager, Engineering and Construction Manager, and Senior Director of Facilities. Listen along as Beth discusses the rewarding process of mentoring other women.

Beth Elroy is Micron’s vice president of Global EHS and Sustainability, leading a worldwide team responsible for developing and implementing EHS and sustainability strategies. Beth joined Micron as an environmental engineer and has served in a wide range of roles including Environmental Manager, E...

13/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Leo Raudys. Leo is President CEO of Call2Recycle, North America's longest running battery stewardship organization, working on a carbon and waste free future. As president and CEO at Call2Recycle, Leo Raudys is responsible for the strategic direction and overall performance of Call2Recycle. Under Leo’s leadership, Call2Recycle is focused on leading the transformation of battery recycling through innovative, environmentally-focused end-of-life services and solutions to safely meet the rapidly evolving battery-driven market. Listen along as Leo discusses how batteries continue to improve. Call2Recycle

Leo Raudys is President CEO of Call2Recycle, North America’s longest running battery stewardship organization, working on a carbon and waste free future. As president and CEO at Call2Recycle, Leo Raudys is responsible for the strategic direction and overall performance of Call2Recycle. Under Leo.....

11/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Joanne Dwyer. Joanne oversees all corporate social responsibility, sustainability and communications initiatives at PetSmart. Joining the team in 2022 as PetSmart’s first vice president of CSR and sustainability, she developed the company’s CSR platform, A World Through Their Eyes, working to create a world as pets see it – more compassionate, inclusive, sincere, nature-loving and community-centric. Listen along as Joanne discusses the inspiration behind sustainable behavior.

Joanne Dwyer oversees all corporate social responsibility, sustainability and communications initiatives at PetSmart. Joining the team in 2022 as PetSmart’s first vice president of CSR and sustainability, she developed the company’s CSR platform, A World Through Their Eyes, working to create a w...

06/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews "Pinky" Cole Hayes. Pinky is a Jamaican-American restaurateur, author, community activist, and owner of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and Bar Vegan in Atlanta, Georgia. Pinky is a culinary disruptor in the industry, transforming America's view of plant-based fast food and striving to make plant-based eating delicious, accessible, and enjoyable for vegans and flexitarians alike. Listen along as Pinky discusses the unique benefits of plant-based eating. PPinky Cole

“Pinky” Cole Hayes is a Jamaican-American restaurateur, author, community activist, and owner of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and Bar Vegan in Atlanta, Georgia. Cole Hayes is a culinary disruptor in the industry, transforming America’s view of plant-based fast food and striving to make pl...

05/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Will Templeton. As Director of the Global Amway Brand, CSR and Content Production, Will is responsible for bringing Amway’s value to life in each affiliate market around the world by supporting enterprise environmental sustainability efforts and social impact including grants, volunteering and traceability. Listen along as Will discusses the importance of radical transparency. Amway
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/06/prioritizing-sustainability-with-will-templeton-of-amway/

04/06/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Ashley Fill. At Procter and Gamble, Ashley leads the sustainability strategy for top home care brands across North America including Cascade, Swiffer, Dawn, and Febreze. Through understanding consumer behavior, she led a project to communicate water conservation from using the dishwasher over handwashing through signage and packaging. Listen along as Ashley discusses the need to positively impact consumer water conservation.

At Procter and Gamble, Ashley Fill leads the sustainability strategy for top home care brands across North America including Cascade, Swiffer, Dawn, and Febreze. Through understanding consumer behavior she led a project to communicate water conservation from using the dishwasher over handwashing thr...

30/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Mike Rizer. Mike is the executive director of corporate citizenship at Ally Financial and president of the Ally Charitable Foundation. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services with large institutions and has demonstrated leadership in various areas, including overseeing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), fair lending practices, community development, foundations, volunteerism and all aspects of corporate social responsibility. Listen along as Mike discusses a quality that makes leaders great.

Mike Rizer is the executive director of corporate citizenship at Ally Financial and president of the Ally Charitable Foundation. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services with large institutions and has demonstrated leadership in various areas, including overseeing the Community Reinv...

29/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Jim Keefe. Jim, EVP & Group Publisher of the Recycling Today Media Group, originally joined GIE Media, Recycling Today’s parent company, in 1991 in a sales and market research capacity. In 1992 he was promoted to Marketing Manager for GIE’s recycling business and in 1993 promoted to Sales and Marketing Manager for GIE’s portfolio of media products. Listen along as Jim discusses the key role researchers play in circularity. RRecycling Today

Jim Keefe, EVP & Group Publisher of the Recycling Today Media Group, originally joined GIE Media, Recycling Today’s parent company, in 1991 in a sales and market research capacity. In 1992 he was promoted to Marketing Manager for GIE’s recycling business and in 1993 promoted to Sales and Marketi...

28/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Efrem Bycer. LinkedIn’s Efrem Bycer has more than 15 years of experience in economic development and public policy, with a passion for connecting people with opportunities and creating positive social change. As Senior Manager of Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn, he leads the professional network’s global climate initiatives, including the green skills and jobs research agenda. Listen along as Efrem discusses the pressing need for more green skills.

LinkedIn’s Efrem Bycer has more than 15 years of experience in economic development and public policy, with a passion for connecting people with opportunities and creating positive social change. As Senior Manager of Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn, he leads the professional network.....

23/05/2024

On toady’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Dr. Oliver Eitelwein. Dr. Eitelwein is a partner in Oliver Wyman's Health and Life Sciences Practice. He can draw on almost 20 years of practical strategy consulting experience at well-known companies in the industry. His main areas of activity are in the pharmaceutical, biotech, in-vitro diagnostics, and agrochemicals segments. Listen along as Dr. Eitelwein discusses what’s needed to curb climate change’s impact on health.

Dr. Oliver Eitelwein is a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences Practice. He can draw on almost 20 years of practical strategy consulting experience at well-known companies in the industry. His main areas of activity are in the pharmaceutical, biotech, in-vitro diagnostics, and agroch...

22/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Steve Orrin. Steve Orrin is Intel’s Federal CTO and a Senior Principal Engineer. He leads Public Sector Solution Architecture, Strategy, and Technology Engagements. He has held technology leadership positions at Intel where leading cybersecurity programs, custom hardware and software architecture and solutions, products, and strategy. Listen along as Steve discusses the needed elements for a good cybersecurity strategy.

Steve Orrin is Intel’s Federal CTO and a Senior Principal Engineer. He leads Public Sector Solution Architecture, Strategy, and Technology Engagements. He has held technology leadership positions at Intel where leading cybersecurity programs, custom hardware and software architecture and solutions...

16/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Chris Lewis. At EY, Chris Lewis leads the global infrastructure team, working closely with governments as the key advisor to major projects in nuclear, carbon capture, water, road, rail and renewables. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he is helping private and public sector organizations take projects from inception to financial close. Listen along as Chris discusses sustainability goals countries are trying to achieve.
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/05/defining-a-clear-pathway-to-net-zero-with-chris-lewis-of-ey/

14/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Amelia DeLuca. Amelia DeLuca serves as Chief Sustainability Officer at Delta Air Lines, leading the airline on its journey to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and deliver a more sustainable and elevated travel experience along the way. She also supported the development of Delta’s partner sustainability strategy across Delta’s global partner network to enhance and accelerate the alliance’s leading sustainability position and provide greater collective impact across the Delta network. Listen along as Amelia discusses the long-term benefits of developing sustainable aviation fuel.
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/05/innovating-for-sustainable-skies-with-amelia-deluca-of-delta-air-lines/

09/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Dr. Nidhi Pundhir. Dr. Pundhir leads the global CSR efforts of technology company HCLTech and heads the HCLFoundation in India. In her current role, she has envisioned HCL’s CSR policy, anchored around the 10 commandments of CSR. A seasoned humanitarian services and socio-economic-environmental development specialist, Dr. Pundhir has a deep nuanced understanding of poverty issues and environmental challenges. Listen along as Dr. Pundhir discusses what is truly needed to achieve sustainability. HCLFoundation

Dr. Nidhi Pundhir leads the global CSR efforts of technology company HCLTech and heads the HCLFoundation in India. In her current role, she has envisioned HCL’s CSR policy, anchored around the 10 commandments of CSR.

07/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Sean Drygas. Sean is Global Lead, ESG and Impact at Colliers International, leading development and ex*****on of Colliers’ ESG strategy and reporting on performance. Prior to joining Colliers, Sean was VP of Strategy & Sustainability at Spark Power Group (TSX:SPG) and President of its Bullfrog Power renewable-energy division. Listen along as Sean discusses how a green lease can help landlords and tenants meet sustainability goals. Colliers

Sean Drygas is Global Lead, ESG and Impact at Colliers International, leading development and ex*****on of Colliers’ ESG strategy and reporting on performance.

02/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Jill Blickstein. Jill is the Chief Sustainability Officer at American Airlines, where she leads the company’s long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. With her deep experience in corporate responsibility and public policy, Jill works to find solutions to lower the climate impact of air travel. She also manages American’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) acquisitions and its surrounding policy discussions, leads sustainability reporting for the company, and works closely with colleagues in procurement to integrate sustainability in American’s supply chains. Listen along as Jill discusses how achievable net zero gains are.

Jill Blickstein is the Chief Sustainability Officer at American Airlines, where she leads the company’s long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. With her deep experience in corporate responsibility and public policy, Jill works to find solutions to lower the climate impac...

02/05/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Tara Helms. Tara oversees sustainable strategy implementation at Electrolux. Tara is at the forefront of the company’s purpose to shape living for the better by reinventing taste, care, and wellbeing experiences, for more enjoyable and sustainable living. Her mission is to shape the company’s strategies and goals on sustainability and operationalize them across the business and North American region. Listen along as Tara discusses how new tech can extend the life of our produce.

Tara Helms oversees sustainable strategy implementation at Electrolux. Tara is at the forefront of the company’s purpose to shape living for the better by reinventing taste, care, and wellbeing experiences, for more enjoyable and sustainable living. Her mission is to shape the company’s strategi...

25/04/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Niki King. Niki is the VP and Head of Sustainability for The Clorox Company, where she oversees the company’s integrated IGNITE ESG efforts including driving strategies and roadmaps to achieve the company’s ambitious ESG goals and implementing the company’s ESG governance structure. She is also responsible for engaging a broad set of internal and external stakeholders to embed ESG throughout the organization and ensure Clorox continues as a leader in the ESG space. Listen along as Niki discusses consumers’ sustainability expectations.
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/04/leading-the-esg-space-with-niki-king-of-clorox/

24/04/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Ramya Ravichandar. Ramya is the Vice President of Technology Platforms for Smart & Sustainable Buildings at JLL. She is responsible for building, creating and scaling disruptive cleantech products and solutions at JLL to deliver technology products that help meet clients’ sustainability goals. Listen along as Ramya discusses how real estate can harness cleantech to reduce emissions.
https://impactpodcast.com/episode/2024/04/innovating-cleantech-solutions-for-real-estate-with-ramya-ravichandar-of-jll/

23/04/2024

On today’s episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Valerie Vincent. Valerie is the Senior Manager, Global ESG and Foundation at the Kraft Heinz Company. She leads Kraft Heinz’s ESG reporting, engagement and corporate foundation strategy. Valerie is passionate about leveraging corporate scale to drive sustainability within organizations and throughout the global food and agricultural value chain. Listen along as Valerie discusses the mission of the Kraft Heinz Foundation.

Valerie Vincent is the Senior Manager, Global ESG and Foundation at the Kraft Heinz Company. She leads Kraft Heinz’s ESG reporting, engagement and corporate foundation strategy. Valerie is passionate about leveraging corporate scale to drive sustainability within organizations and throughout the g...