Climate Rising

This podcast explores the use of green concrete to reduce carbon emissions in construction, highlighting Harvard University's pilot testing with Urban Mining Industries. They discuss challenges, strategies, and innovative products like Positive made from recycled glass to cut down greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on decarbonizing construction materials and measuring carbon emissions throughout the supply chain.

In this episode in our adaptation series, Peter Hall, Managing Director at Resonance Impact Advisory, draws upon his experience in global engineering and professional services firms to share how consulting and advisory companies can help their clients assess their risks and take actions to become more resilient to climate change. He walks through several adaptation frameworks and roadmaps recently developed by governments, civil society, and private companies to help provide clarity and guidance on the steps necessary for more resilient companies and societies. For notes and resources visit; climaterising.org

Claudine Blamey from Aviva discusses how climate change impacts insurance companies with transition and physical risks, innovative insurance products like parametric and catastrophe insurance, and the need for proactive measures and climate modeling for effective risk management.

This episode in our climate adaptation series features HBS Professor John Macomber. John discusses how companies and governments need to incorporate climate resilience as they develop and finance real estate and infrastructure to address the risks of flooding, wildfire, extreme heat, drought, and sea level rise. John describes “five R” options to address these risks—to reinforce, rebound, retreat, restrict, and rebuild—and highlights best practices from insurance companies and the governments of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Singapore. He also identifies entrepreneurial opportunities to foster adaptation and resilience. Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment Initiative Guest: John Macomber, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org

Jay Koh, co-founder of Lightsmith Group, discusses their investment strategy focusing on climate resilience. They invest in sectors like cloud resilience and agriculture using technology for proactive risk analysis. The podcast explores innovative solutions like solar hydropanel technology for addressing climate challenges and calls for more investment in climate resilience.

In this podcast, Spencer Glendon and Alison Smart of Probable Futures discuss tools for managing climate risks, emphasizing the need for a new perspective on adaptation. They explore the impacts of climate change on businesses in tourist areas like Florida and advocate for incorporating climate awareness into storytelling and decision-making processes.

A discussion on ethanol and its role in decarbonization efforts. Raízen's innovative approach to bagasse processing. Maximizing the use of sugarcane byproducts for low carbon ethanol production. Manufacturing process and scaling challenges of ethanol powered vehicles. The role of Brazil and Raízen in global decarbonization efforts.

Shreya Dave, CEO and Co-founder of Via Separations, discusses their material science approach to decarbonizing the industrial sector. Topics include the challenges faced, strategic partnerships, benefits of their technology, economic viability, expanding markets with carbon taxes, and advice for those interested in the climate space.

Aviation expert Robin Riedel from McKinsey & Company talks about decarbonizing aviation, including upgrading aircraft, improving operational efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel, novel fuels and aircraft configurations, and carbon credits. They also discuss McKinsey's engagements in aviation decarbonization and share career advice for aspiring professionals.

This bonus episode of Climate Rising features an episode from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health's podcast "Better Off" that explores the intersection of decarbonization and public health. While decarbonization requires shifting away from fossil fuels, this episode emphasizes the equally crucial health reasons to do so – especially for natural gas stoves. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation led by Anna Fisher-Pinkert of the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and her guests Brady Seals, Drew Michanowicz, and Jon Kung.Guest/Host: Anna Fisher-Pinkert, Director of Digital Strategy at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthBrady Seals, Manager of RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings programDrew Michanowicz, senior scientist, PSE Healthy EnergyJon Kung, ChefFor transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org