ESG Decoded Podcast

What “Snacking Made Right” Really Means at Mondelēz | ESG Decoded Podcast #176

What does it take to embed sustainability into a global snack company, without losing sight of taste, scale, or impact?This week on ESG Decoded, host Emma Cox is joined by Susanne Mathis-Alig, Vice President of ESG Reporting and Head of Impact Investing at Mondelēz International, the global company behind household brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Ritz. Susanne shares how the company is advancing sustainability through its “Snacking Made Right” strategy, which focuses on sustainable sourcing, packaging, and climate goals. She also discusses the challenges of ESG reporting, balancing regulation with impact, and how consumer behavior drives meaningful progress.During this episode, you will learn:What “Snacking Made Right” means in practice at MondelēzHow the company is addressing circularity and packaging wasteWhat it takes to meet ESG reporting demands across global marketsHow consumer expectations are shaping sustainability strategiesDon’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: Mondelēz International – Snacking Made Right Sustainability Strategy: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/Snacking-Made-Right Cocoa Life Program – Mondelēz’s Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing Initiative: https://www.cocoalife.org 2024 ESG Report – Mondelēz International: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/snacking-made-right/reporting-and-disclosure/ -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/

What SB 261 Means for Businesses & Climate Resilience | ESG Decoded Podcast #175

How can organizations turn climate risk reporting from a compliance exercise into a strategic advantage?In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Jessica Penny, Sustainability Reporting Lead at Mitiga, and Amanda Mast, Sustainability Advisory Director at ClimeCo. Together, they break down what California Senate Bill 261 means for companies, the role of scenario analysis, and why climate risk reporting is about more than just compliance ahead of the January 1, 2026, reporting deadline.Tune in to hear how organizations can turn regulatory requirements into strategic opportunities for resilience, smarter investments, and stronger stakeholder trust.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: Six Month Countdown: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/preparing-for-california-climate-disclosure-compliance-six-month-countdown/ California Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting and Climate Related Financial Risk Disclosure Programs: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/california-corporate-greenhouse-gas-ghg-reporting-and-climate-related-financial California Senate Bill 219 (Official Legislation Text): https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB219 California Senate Bill 261 (Official Legislation Text): https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB261 Mitiga’s EarthScan Climate Risk Reporting Tool: https://www.earth-scan.com/disclose -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/

Coal, Renewables, & the Grid: Shaping Southeast Asia’s Energy Future | ESG Decoded Podcast #174

A clean energy future is within reach, but the road to get there is complex, especially in the world’s fastest-growing region.Host Anna Stablum and Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank’s Vice President for East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific, discuss one of the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities: securing affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy in Southeast Asia. From managing economic growth and energy security to rethinking coal, renewables, and regional power infrastructure, this episode offers insight into how local realities shape climate goals. Scott also shares how blended finance plays a critical role in building scalable, long-term solutions.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: Asian Development Bank – Climate Change Overview: https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/topics/climate-change/overviewADB Energy Policy (2021): https://www.adb.org/documents/energy-policy-2021ASEAN Power Grid Initiative – ADB Feature: https://www.adb.org/news/features/asean-power-grid-clean-energyClimeCo – Carbon Management & Energy Market Services: https://www.climeco.com/solutions/energy-environmental-markets/ClimeCo Blog – What Is a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)?: https://www.climeco.com/insights/what-is-a-renewable-energy-certificate/IEA Southeast Asia Energy Outlook: https://www.iea.org/reports/southeast-asia-energy-outlookUN SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal7-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/

The Business of Better Sleep: Driving Growth Through ESG Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #173

Could a better night’s sleep also mean a better future for the planet? Naturepedic, a certified organic mattress manufacturer, is proving that comfort, health, and sustainability can go hand-in-hand.In this episode, host Emma Cox and Arin Schultz, Naturepedic’s Chief Growth Officer, discuss evolving consumer trends, the power of transparency in sustainability, leadership styles, and how trusted certifications paired with small but intentional choices can spark meaningful environmental impact.Arin encourages listeners to ask the right questions and make purchasing decisions that align with their values at home and beyond.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: Naturepedic: https://www.naturepedic.com/GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard: https://global-standard.org/Pottery Barn Sustainability Commitments: https://www.potterybarn.com/customer-service/sustainability/Organic Trade Association: https://ota.com/ -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/

Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #172

In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, about how industrial heat presents a massive emissions challenge and a promising opportunity for near-term climate solutions. Blaine outlines why decarbonizing thermal energy is essential for manufacturing sectors and how various innovative technologies, combined with smart financing models, are helping companies make measurable progress.During this episode, you will learn:Why industrial heat is a significant focus for emission reductionsWhich sectors are best positioned for renewable thermal adoptionWhat technologies are currently advancing decarbonizationHow third-party capital is transforming clean heat solutionsDon’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: RTC Summit 2025: https://www.renewablethermal.org/rtc-summit/ RTC Case Studies: https://www.renewablethermal.org/category/publications/case-studies/About Us - Renewable Thermal Collaborative: https://www.renewablethermal.org/about-us/ -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/