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I hear regularly from multi-generational businesses that feel a shift toward a more sustainable model after being in business for so long is an uphill task, but not this week’s guest: Lynn Giacomini Stray. Women business owners are leading the charge in integrating sustainability into their organizations, and what Lynn and her sister have done in the field of sustainable cheesemaking is truly remarkable.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese has a family legacy of farming dating back well over 100 years. Lynn and her sisters took over Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese, decided it was too big, causing stress on the land, natural limited resources, and on the staff. The sisters reduced the size and transitioned the business into a sustainable, artisan cheesemaking facility, and Lynn is here to share how exactly they made that happen. Lynn is sharing the responsibility that falls on landowners and farmers, why sustainability is no longer a choice, and we’re discussing the best practices that players in the farming industry need to take note of.
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COVID made many things painfully clear about our world, and one of the biggest ones was the sensitivity and precariousness of our world’s supply chain. This week's guest, Lisa Dolan, is the Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy at ALOM, a supply chain management company that works with some of the world’s biggest and best-known brands.
Tune in this week to discover why environmental stewardship is key to every supply chain in existence. We’re discussing how Lisa supports businesses in creating sustainable supply chains, and you’ll learn what your organization can do to become part of the supply-chain solution our world needs.
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Are you aware of the new business laws that came into effect this year? Do you know how these laws will impact your organization? Sit back and listen in to learn about the new Anti-Green-Washing Law, and the Corporate Transparency Act. There are also laws regarding the minimum wage, smoking pot while off duty without retaliation, and the increase in mandatory sick leave.
To discuss these new laws with me, I'm joined by Jonathan Storper, an attorney from San Francisco based B-Corp law firm Hanson Bridgett. Jonathan is here to discuss two of the more major business laws that came into effect January 1st 2024, along with a few other honorable mentions. You’ll learn the details of these new business laws, and where to go to make sure you aren’t unintentionally falling short of these new regulations.Get full show notes and more information here: https://sensiba.com/resources/
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In some minds, accounting and sustainability don’t go together. But the truth is, they need to. In order for our economy to stay strong for the future, accounting needs to have a greater focus on sustainability, and my conversation this week dives into exactly what that is going to look like.
In his day job, Okorie Ramsey is the Vice President of Sarbanes/Oxley for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. In his capacity as a volunteer, Okorie currently serves as the Chairman of the AICPA and has previously served on various nonprofit boards supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in accounting and finance. This makes him the perfect person to discuss todays topic: sustainability and ESG in the accounting world.
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How can you shift your business to become more ESG focused? How and what should you be doing in 2024 to move your organization’s sustainability journey further, and why undertake this work at all?
I'm answering these questions and more in this episode. Tune in this week to discover five ESG trends to focus on in 2024, and eight reasons why right now is the time to start addressing sustainability in your business if you want to stay competitive. You’ll learn how to identify where your company needs to improve, and I’m showing you how to lay the foundation for sustainable and responsible operations.
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Insect agriculture is transforming the pet industry, fighting climate change, and keeping our furry friends happier and healthier while also looking after the planet. Using insect proteins addresses the overall health of our pets while reducing their carbon pawprint, and Anne Carlson, the founder and CEO of dog food and treats brand Jiminy’s LLC is here to discuss all of it.
Elizabeth is taking over the podcast this week to talk with Anne about the vast reduction in greenhouse gasses produced by insect-based pet food compared to using traditional livestock. You’ll learn how insect farming is more efficient, more humane, and more environmentally friendly, and we’re covering what the future has in store for sustainable protein sources in the pet food industry.
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Forced labor is a worldwide problem that we cannot ignore. It’s a dark and opaque crime, and my guest this week is playing a huge role in bringing the practice of forced labor to light. Adam Thatcher is the cofounder and CEO of Grace Farms Food and has pioneered a way to give back with a new philanthropic capitalism model through ethically and sustainably sourced coffees and teas.
Tune in this week to discover why Grace Farms has set its sights on eliminating forced labor, and the layout of the business model that allows them to do amazing work in the world. We’re discussing common misconceptions around forced labor, and sharing resources you can use to find forced labor and exploitation in the supply chains you utilize, whether in business or in your personal life.
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Tune in for a panel discussion that I had the pleasure of moderating and participating in that was generously shared by the San Francisco Business Times: Business of Climate and Sustainability on the Bay Area. The panelists include Antoinette Mayer, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Blue Shield California, Nicole Kho, Director of Sustainability at Gilead, and Maura Fallon-McKnight, Executive Director of the Business Council on Climate Change.
We’re discussing why climate change is a global health emergency, how California is planning to start holding companies to accountable for their carbon output, and we’re discussing how companies can deliver shareholder value while reducing their environmental footprint.
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What can your company do to start harnessing the power of purpose? Whether you’re an aspiring purpose-driven leader, herbal enthusiast, or you’re simply curious about the power of purpose in business, this episode is for you.
My guest this week is Jamie Horst, the Chief Purpose Officer at Traditional Medicinals. Jamie is a visionary leader who has taken the concept of purpose-driven business to new heights. With a background rooted in sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and a profound respect for the power of plants, Jamie has played a pivotal role in steering Traditional Medicinals towards a brighter, more purposeful future. Tune in this week to discover how to activate the profound power of purpose.Get full show notes and more information here: https://sensiba.com/resources/
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With the new ISSB Standards, we now have a common language for disclosing the impacts of industry-specific sustainability issues and climate-related risks and opportunities in a capital markets world. Sustainability accounting standards are a real gamechanger, and I’m sharing everything you need to know so listen in.
Tune in to discover what you need to know about the new ISSB global reporting standards for ESG and sustainability disclosures. I’m showing you each facet of this new framework, how it impacts companies, especially if you’re operating an SME, and discussing why this move benefits stakeholders, companies, and our world at large.Get full show notes and more information here: https://sensiba.com/resources/
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Andrew Behar is the CEO of As You Sow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy. As You Sow helps companies gage their social and environmental impact, improve their culture, and generally do better in the ways their individual stakeholders really want to see.
Discover the work As You Sow does in bringing shareholders’ concerns to the boardroom, why the companies shifting toward justice and sustainability are thriving, and how you as a shareholder (retail or institutional) can shift the system by exercising your right to vote on the issues that matter to you.
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Consumers are looking at products with a more discerning eye than ever before and have no problem calling out companies and their claims. Companies need to ensure every claim they make about their product can be backed up. That's where Radicle Science comes in. They pioneered a proof-as-a-service concept which helps natural food and supplement companies prove the effects of their products.
Pelin Thorogood, the cofounder and Executive Chairwoman of Radicle Science, is here to share how Radicle Science is breaking new ground in helping natural food and supplement companies prove their effectiveness. She's sharing how Radicle is pioneering this standardized, tech-enabled offering that gives wellness companies rigorous proof without having to go through the expensive and often unreliable route of clinical trials.
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I’m joined by Daniel Kurzrock, the cofounder and CEO of ReGrained, a company that is solving food waste by taking spent beer grain and transforming it into a nutritious flour-like powder that can be incorporated into any carb-based product. Daniel learned how to make beer as a freshman in college. But every time he produced a batch, he was left with huge amounts of what he thought looked like oatmeal. That’s when he realized there was massive opportunity here to change how the brewing industry deals with food waste, and his passion for upcycling food was born.
We're discussing the practical challenges ReGrained faced regarding processing and packaging, how they’ve overcome them, and Daniel is detailing how ReGrained is helping other companies use their product innovation as a force for good by incorporating upcycled ingredients.
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More and more consumers are searching for plastic-free options that support the longevity of our planet. So today, we have Trey Velcoq on the show. Trey is the CEO of BRIXY, a maker of long-lasting hair and bath bars that actually work. I’m a personal fan of their shampoo and conditioner bars and I love their plastic-free mission.
Trey and I are discussing the challenges of building a plastic-free brand. From consumer habits to packaging and store merchandising, there are serious intricacies around building a sustainable plastic-free business, and we’re diving into all of it. Trey is sharing the ethos behind BRIXY, and the difficulties he’s encountered while building BRIXY from the ground up.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://ssfllp.com/rebooting-capitalism-podcast/#ep60
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I’m discussing one of my favorite topics: B Corporation Certification, commonly referred to as a B Corp. Discover the benefits of becoming B Corp certified, both tangible and intangible. I’m discussing the process of how to get certified, the types of challenges you might face along the way, how to overcome them, and I’m digging in to some of the questions in the environmental social governance assessment.
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You’re probably familiar with composting in your home or office, but today, we’re digging into composting on a much larger scale. I’m speaking with Adrienne Mrsny, the Conservation Manager at the Conservation Society of California, also known as the Oakland Zoo.
Discover the role the Oakland Zoo plays in conservation efforts all over the world, how composting is a vital part of protecting our climate, and the legislation that is making composting more accessible than ever. Adrienne is sharing the Conservation Society of California’s work on climate campaigns, informing and empowering staff and patrons of the zoo, all while creating compost that gets utilized throughout the wider community.
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What does it really mean to be a mompreneur? Pallavi Pande is a mom of two, a passionate entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Dtocs. She remembers eating on banana leaves while growing up in India and, even as a child, she loved how this connected her to the planet. Today, she’s brought that experience to the western world through her business, making tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves.
Tune in this week to discover Pallavi Pande’s story of building a mission-driven business constructed on a foundation of nostalgia. She’s sharing how she’s using nature’s resources, giving fallen palm leaves a second life, and providing convenience to other moms through her business, Dtocs.
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Accounting firms have really been struggling to find new talent recently. Students are learning about conscious capitalism, and we’ve found at our firm that they’re eager to work with a company that operates with stakeholder values, not shareholder values. While I’m not sure the accounting industry is really ready for the burden of ESG, I think it will make accounting appealing again to younger people.
Join me this week as I answer your questions about ESGs, the accounting industry, and how I started my practice. If you’ve ever wondered why ESG and sustainability is falling onto the accounting industry's lap, or how I built my practice with these values, listen in!
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Impact and purpose-driven entrepreneurs have some unique challenges that they go through on their journeys. Whether it’s stress, imposter syndrome, wondering if they’re making a big enough impact, or whether they are being taken seriously by the general business world, there’s a lot to consider.
Andy Scott is an Executive Coach, Senior Advisor, and mastermind/peer group leader for CEOs and leadership teams of purpose-driven startups and non-profits. He specializes in coaching entrepreneurs with a strong social purpose to help them overcome inevitable chaos, set goals, grow faster, make tough decisions and achieve their missions. Find out the top two challenges Andy hears most from impact and mission-driven entrepreneurs, the importance of a growth mindset, and what he sees as the future of impact leaders.
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To make a steak, it takes approximately two years. You have to grow a cow, feed it, and generally keep it alive before the meat can even reach you. But what if I told you that you could have nutrient-dense protein in just a matter of days? Well, it’s possible. This week’s guest is literally creating meat from thin air.
Dr. Lisa Dyson is a scientist, physicist, and the founder of Kiverdi, a biotechnology company that uses carbon transformation technology to develop sustainable products for commercial applications in agriculture, plastics, and biodegradable materials. She joins me this week to talk about her new product, Air Protein, and how it is changing the future of the food and agricultural industries.
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