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In this episode of the Age of Adoption podcast, Keith Zakheim interviews Kevin Rabinovitch, VP of Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer at Mars.
Kevin shares his 30-year journey at Mars, starting as a chocolate engineer and evolving into a leader in sustainability. He discusses Mars' proactive approach to climate initiatives, including the organization’s ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The conversation highlights the challenges and strategies involved in achieving net zero emissions, emphasizing the importance of performance metrics and innovative solutions in the sustainability landscape. -
On the latest episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith chats with Sean Carroll, Director of Communications, Social Impact, and Sustainability at Jackson Family Wines. Sean shares insights on the environmental impact of wine production and the initiatives Jackson Family Wines is undertaking to promote sustainable practices. The discussion highlights the need for climate leadership in the wine industry and the role of community and collaboration in achieving these goals.
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In the latest episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith chats with Sean Drygas, Global Head of Sustainability for Colliers International.
With a responsibility to decarbonize approximately two billion square feet of real estate, Colliers International is not only embracing the Age of Adoption; it's spearheading it within the real estate sector. Sean discusses the pivotal role that real estate plays in global carbon emissions and the enormous opportunity to reduce this footprint by adopting sustainable practices. -
Filium Corp. President Doug Lynch shares his unexpected journey from pro hockey to pioneering sustainable textiles. Hear how his passion for natural materials and climate consciousness is reshaping the fashion industry.
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In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Romain Liot, the co-founder and COO of Adore Me. Romain shares how he wanted to combine sustainable practices into Adore Me's highly successful e-commerce lifestyle apparel brand, and how they sold the business in 2022 for $400 million dollars.
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Keith Zakheim, the CEO of Antenna Group, sat down with Meir Rabkin, the founder of Blue Vision Capital, to learn how Meir transitioned from working in finance to creating an investment fund that supports climate tech start ups and entrepeneurs. In this episode, Meir shares how he built a network of high net worth individuals, and leveraged those relationships to get funding to invest in the future of climate tech.
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In this episode of The Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, interviews Hap Klopp, one of the original founders and 20-year CEO of The North Face. Hap shares his journey from starting small in San Francisco to building an internationally recognized brand known for its sustainable, high-quality products. Together, they explore Hap’s entrepreneurial beginnings, his forward-thinking approach to sustainability, and how he helped grow The North Face into a $4 billion company.
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In this exciting episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Eric Kohlmann, Partner at Climate First, to discuss the Future of Investing in Climate Technology. Keith and Eric dive deep into Eric's previous experience working in the financial sector, and how he sees investing in climate technology will help pave the way for new companies to emerge that have the opportunity to not only be profitable, but have a positive impact on the planet.
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In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, host Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Chris Robinson, a United States Marine Veteran turned climate tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Clearyst, a leader in sustainable software solutions.
Together, they explore Chris’s journey into the climate tech industry, diving deep into the pivotal moments that inspired him to create a business that balances profitability with a positive environmental impact. From early technology breakthroughs to his commitment to ESG principles, Chris shares how he’s pioneering a sustainable future through innovative software and technology. -
In this insightful episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group is joined by Justin Saia, VP, European Communications and CEO Public Relations, recently named by Time Magazine as the World's Most Sustainable Business. Justin and Keith discuss how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are placed at the core of Schneider's business strategy, and their commitment to electrification, automation, and digitization—all critical components in driving efficiency and sustainability in the modern world. He emphasizes how the company is focused on reducing energy usage and emissions, with the ultimate goal of decarbonizing the planet. Tune in to learn how Schneider Electric is pioneering a cleaner, more efficient future through cutting-edge technology and a strong dedication to ESG.
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In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith interviews Jess Bergman, Acting Director of Marketing and Communications at the New Buildings Institute. Jess shares her extensive career journey across nonprofits, government, Google, and more, offering lessons learned in the fields of energy efficiency and building decarbonization.
The discussion explores the major barriers to climate adoption, both perceived and actual, and emphasizes the importance of effective messaging and policy incentives. The episode also highlights NBI’s annual Getting to Zero Forum, a premier event focused on decarbonization in the built environment. -
In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith sits down with Gareth Evans, CEO of VECKTA.
Growing up in Liverpool, England, Gareth dreamed of becoming a fast jet pilot with the Royal Air Force. Sponsored by the Air Force to study environmental science, his career journey began in environmental remediation, where he worked to clean up old oil and gas well sites in post-Gulf War Iraq. The experience revealed to Gareth the instability and inefficiencies of relying on central energy grids and motivated him to become a disruptive force in the energy industry.
Gareth's vision of transforming the century-old energy consumption model led to the birth of VECKTA, which simplifies and modernizes the deployment of onsite energy systems. Today, Gareth and VECKTA help businesses through the energy transition process, ensuring sustainability while meeting economic goals. -
In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith hosts long-time friend and fellow climate warrior Scott Kitcher, President and CEO of Sustain SoCal.
Scott takes us through his professional journey, highlighting how his start in the financial services industry led him to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainability and climate action.
Keith and Scott then reflect on the lessons learned from early investments in climate tech companies and how these experiences laid the groundwork for more informed investments today.
Scott also shares the history of Sustain SoCal and how the organization’s evolution into an organization with more than 4,000 members, ranging from local governments to Fortune 100 corporations, underscores the growing interest in sustainability and the collective effort required to address climate challenges. -
In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith interviews Mike Robinson, Head of Retail Solutions at the Eighth Notch. Mike shares how he made the leap from consumer products and management consulting to becoming an 'accidental retailer' and spearheading major initiatives at Gap and Macy's.
Mike discusses his pivot toward sustainable retail solutions, focusing on more efficient and eco-friendly final mile delivery processes. Keith and Mike then explore the industry’s shift from promoting excessive consumerism to fostering sustainable purchasing habits and innovative fulfillment strategies.
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Amy Heart shares her career journey from her roots in Wisconsin to her pivotal role as SVP of Public Policy at Sunrun. Keith and Amy discuss the increasing consumer interest in sustainability and Sunrun's customer-focused approach to making solar energy accessible and affordable for homeowners.
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Sophie emphasizes the importance of leaning into emotional and personal connections in climate-focused storytelling. By crafting compelling narratives around social justice, health perspectives, and the overall wellbeing of future generations, Sophie believes we can better motivate audiences to drive meaningful change.
In the Age of Adoption, organizations across the economy are furiously adopting climate and sustainability solutions. The Climate Change Committee is committed to forging partnerships to address pressing environmental challenges across the UK.
Learn more about the Climate Change Committee.
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The Mission to Zero:
ABB has fully embraced the challenge of achieving net-zero targets with a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030. The company’s Mission to Zero initiative aims to significantly reduce emissions from its global facilities by implementing solar, energy storage, and smart switchgear solutions. By adopting digitalization, ABB seeks to optimize electricity utilization and make informed decisions for a more sustainable future.
The Evolution of the Customer Mindset:
While selling sustainable energy solutions initially required extensive education and advocacy efforts, Brian noted that today’s customers are increasingly interested in the environmental impact of the products they purchase. ABB recognizes this shift and has developed an environmental product declaration for every piece of equipment it manufactures, enhancing transparency about CO2 impact and recyclability.
The Age of Adoption is an exciting era in which businesses across industries must embrace climate and sustainability. ABB, through its ambitious goals and initiatives, is driving this transformation forward.
Learn more about ABB.
Learn more about Antenna Group.
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In the latest episode of the Age of Adoption podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Eric Cioè-Peña, MD, MPH an emergency physician, and the vice president and founder of the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State. Dr. Cioè Peña shares Northwell Health’s Age of Adoption story, with insights into Northwell's vision for transforming the healthcare system into a more decarbonized and sustainable model. Listen to or watch the episode to hear our guest’s insights on antennagroup.com
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Nikki Sumpter, Chief Administrative Officer of Atlantic Health System, joins us to discuss the health system's efforts to address health equity and sustainability in the Age of Adoption.
Nikki shares how Atlantic Health System is working to create a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system for its staff, patients, and the communities in which it operates. She explains that by increasing access to transportation, providing language assistance, and improving health education, the hospital is already seeing the impact of its efforts.
Atlantic Health System is also addressing its carbon footprint, given the negative impacts the climate crisis has on human health. Nikki explains how the hospital is considering its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and, in doing so, adjusting how it uses water, how patients get to their appointments, and how the hospital sources its food.
Listen to the episode to learn more about the progress being made at Atlantic Health System to address equity and sustainability in healthcare. And don’t forget to check out Nikki’s book recommendation: Branding That Means Business.
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Decarbonizing the industrial sector is the next frontier in climate action, but for Dimensional Energy’s Co-Founder & CEO, Jason Salfi, the work doesn’t stop there. Dimensional Energy is instilling climate justice principles throughout their business, beginning by pairing sustainable, carbon neutral fuel development with binding community engagement processes. Their work to foster equitable relationships between technologists and the public could make the difference between solving the climate crisis or not.
Join us as we explore Dimensional Energy’s transformative fuel technology for one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (aviation) as we discuss:
A future of carbon neutral fuel production that leverages renewable energy, carbon capture and green hydrogen technologies. Why energy communities are central to the sustainable deployment of climate technologies and infrastructure.How fast-moving start-ups can slow down for climate justice without compromising innovation, market opportunities and business growth. The driving factors that have incited the Age of Adoption, i.e. honest media coverage, younger decision-makers, etc., and why they spur optimism for the future.Join the conversation on social with the hashtag #ageofadoption and visit ageofadoption.com to explore our curated essay series covering topics from ESG Leadership, Environmental Justice, and more.
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