Green Champions

著者: Adam Morris & Dominique Hadad
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  • Green Champions is hosted by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris, focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a difference in sustainability.

    Dominique brings her experience as the sustainability expert and founder of Green Scope Consulting. Adam adds his perspective on social impact through social entrepreneurship and he makes it all possible as the producer of this podcast and his own podcast called People Helping People.

    The show aims to demystify sustainability and address climate anxiety by featuring guests who have achieved sustainability successes. Each guest showcases that the need for Green Champions exists in every aspect of our lives - from furniture and hotels to food and weddings! Join us as we meet new guests that refine what it means to champion sustainability and unpack the backstory behind their success.

    © 2024 Green Champions
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Green Champions is hosted by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris, focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a difference in sustainability.

Dominique brings her experience as the sustainability expert and founder of Green Scope Consulting. Adam adds his perspective on social impact through social entrepreneurship and he makes it all possible as the producer of this podcast and his own podcast called People Helping People.

The show aims to demystify sustainability and address climate anxiety by featuring guests who have achieved sustainability successes. Each guest showcases that the need for Green Champions exists in every aspect of our lives - from furniture and hotels to food and weddings! Join us as we meet new guests that refine what it means to champion sustainability and unpack the backstory behind their success.

© 2024 Green Champions
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  • Neil Drobny - How a Patent in the Antarctic led to a Career in Sustainability
    2024/10/29

    Can a childhood spent in nature spark a lifelong passion for sustainability? For Neil Drobny, it certainly did.

    Neil Drobny is the program director of the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact at Western Michigan University. Neil's interest in sustainability began in his childhood, when he was a Boy Scout. He worked as a consultant at Battelle for many years, helping companies to implement sustainable practices. He joined the faculty at Ohio State University in 2004 to teach sustainability courses. He founded the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact in 2022. The Bronco Challenge is a competition for students to develop innovative solutions to sustainability problems. Neil also talks about the importance of sustainability in business and the challenges of getting businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.


    Episode in a glance

    -Introducing Neil Drobny
    -Neil's Early Influences: The Boy Scout Ethos
    -Navy Experience and First Patent for A Toilet for the Antarctic
    -Career at Battelle & Environmental Projects
    -Sustainability in Business & the Rise of Corporate Social Responsibility
    -Consulting Career with ERM & Working with Companies to Implement Sustainable Practices
    -Starting ERM in the Midwest
    -Developing Sustainability Curricula at Ohio State University
    -The EEDS Program
    -Common Misconceptions About Sustainability
    -The Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact

    About Neil Drobny

    Neil Drobny is a passionate advocate for sustainability with a diverse background in business, academia, and environmental consulting. He is the program director of the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact at Western Michigan University, a program that empowers student teams to develop innovative solutions to pressing environmental problems. Neil was a key contributor in the development of the EEDS (Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability) program at Ohio State University, which has become a leading sustainability-focused major. Neil has a long history of working with businesses and organizations to adopt more sustainable practices, bringing a deep understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of environmental issues. He is dedicated to fostering a new generation of sustainability leaders and inspiring change through hands-on learning and impactful programs.


    Connect with Neil Drobny & The Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact

    → https://wmich.edu/sustainability/initiatives/broncochallenge

    Send us a message!

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    25 分
  • Erin Shaffer - Spearheading Sustainability Services within Rockwell Automation
    2024/10/23

    Erin Shaffer, a manager at Kalypso (a Rockwell Automation company), building a thriving sustainability service line within a consulting firm. Starting with a simple conversation amongst colleagues and their desire for sustainable change, to landing major clients and gaining significant leadership buy-in, Erin details the entire process, sharing both the challenges and the triumphs. She lays out the types of sustainability and energy management projects Kalypso undertakes, the key factors motivating companies to invest in sustainability, and the strategic approach they take. Hear how Kalypso is making a tangible impact, and share Erin's optimism to integrate sustainability into the heart of corporations.

    Episode in a glance

    - Kalypso's Service Lines and Sustainability Initiatives
    - The Birth of the Sustainability Group
    - Energy Management and Sustainability Projects
    - Motivations Behind Corporate Sustainability
    - Internal Challenges and Building Support
    - Key Milestones in Developing the Sustainability Group
    - Rockwell Acquisition of Kalypso
    - Balancing Client Work and Sustainability Efforts
    - Measuring Sustainability Impact
    - Future Vision for Sustainability in Corporations
    - Connecting with Erin Shaffer & Kalypso

    About Erin Shaffer

    Erin Shaffer is a sustainability champion and management consultant at Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business. With a background in finance and a passion for social impact, Erin has dedicated her career to integrating sustainability into both her personal and professional life. From her early work with Star House to her current role spearheading the development of a dedicated sustainability service line at Kalypso, Erin has consistently sought ways to blend her business acumen with a commitment to environmental responsibility. She believes in the power of collaborative action and is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.

    Connect with Erin Shaffer and her work at Kalypso

    → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-halleran-shaffer/

    → https://kalypso.com/

    Send us a message!

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    23 分
  • Erin Shaffer - Seeing Consulting Through a Social Impact Lens
    2024/10/16

    Erin Shaffer is a Green Champion who co-leads the sustainability and energy management service line at Kalypso, a consulting firm acquired by Rockwell Automation. Erin shares her passion for sustainability, which was rooted in her upbringing and her experiences with social impact initiatives throughout college. She highlights her journey from working with organizations like GiveBackHack and Star House to establishing a sustainable consulting practice within a large corporation. Erin discusses the challenges and triumphs of developing a shared passion for sustainability within her team and the importance of finding agency to pursue what you're passionate about. With a shared passion and a collaborative spirit, Erin and her colleagues transformed a casual conversation into a driving force for positive change, ultimately contributing to the growth of a sustainable practice within a Fortune 500 company.

    Episode in a glance

    - Erin's Social Impact Work at Ohio State
    - Star House and Its Work Programs
    - From Social Impact to Sustainability
    - What Does Management Consulting Really Mean?
    - The Moment Erin's Team Realized They Could Have a Larger Impact
    - Erin's Approach to Execution
    - How Erin's Upbringing Shaped Her Passions
    - Advice for Finding Agency and Pursuing Your Passions


    About Erin Shaffer

    Erin Shaffer is a sustainability champion and management consultant at Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business. With a background in finance and a passion for social impact, Erin has dedicated her career to integrating sustainability into both her personal and professional life. From her early work with Star House to her current role spearheading the development of a dedicated sustainability service line at Kalypso, Erin has consistently sought ways to blend her business acumen with a commitment to environmental responsibility. She believes in the power of collaborative action and is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.

    Connect with Erin Shaffer and her work at Kalypso

    → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-halleran-shaffer/

    → https://kalypso.com/

    Send us a message!

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    23 分

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