The Green Hour

by Preston Poag Jr.

Entrepreneurship Non-Profit

The Summit Series '24: Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport

The Future of Electric Mobility in the U.S. LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Hooman Shahidi, CEO of EVPassport to discuss electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. EVPassport is a user-friendly EV charging network that lets drivers charge without needing an app. In this episode, we’ll dive into U.S. EV policy, the surge in EV demand, and how EVPassport is driving innovation through its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

The Summit Series '24: Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food

Building Resilient Food Systems across Europe LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, to explore the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture. EIT Food, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, is a Knowledge and Innovation Community supported by the European Union, dedicated to making our food systems more sustainable. Join us as we discuss how regenerative agriculture can boost yields while preserving the environment. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

The Summit Series '24: Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA

The Role of Youth in Leading Climate Action LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in NYC, we sit down with Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA, to explore the vital role young people play in tackling the climate crisis. UNICEF USA, part of a global effort spanning 190+ countries, is empowering youth to drive meaningful change through initiatives like Green Rising and Green Skilling. Learn how UNICEF is equipping the next generation to lead climate action and build a sustainable future for all. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

The Summit Series '24: Jason Weller, Global CSO for JBS Foods

Reducing Scope 3 Emissions through 70,000 Suppliers! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Jason Weller, Global Chief Sustainability Officer for JBS Foods—one of the world’s largest food companies. Operating across 15+ countries and serving 190 nations, JBS is a major player in beef, pork, and chicken production. In this episode, Jason Weller dives into the challenges of managing a massive supply chain and outlines how JBS is tackling Scope 3 emission reductions on the road to their ambitious 2040 net zero goal. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

The Summit Series '24: Andy Herscowitz, CEO of M300 Accelerator

Electrifying 300M Africans by 2030! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Andy Herscowitz, CEO of the Mission 300 Accelerator. In this episode, Andy Herscowitz explains Mission 300, an initiative to provide access to electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. Mission 300 is possible through the collective efforts of the World Bank Group, African Development Bank (AfDB), The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). Watch on YouTube Read out Press Release Visit our Website

The Summit Series '24: Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network

African Parks Unveils a $1B Initiative to Conservation Across Africa! LIVE from the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City with Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network. In this episode, Peter Fearnhead explains the bold commitment of $1 Billion to scale African Parks' protected areas from 22 areas to 30 areas by 2030. Watch on YouTube Visit our Website

LIVE from the Bright Energy Forum with Michael Chanin, CEO of Cherry Street Energy

LIVE from the Bright Energy Forum at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia, with Michael Chanin, CEO of Cherry Street Energy. This event brought together public, private, and non-profit leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to explore clean energy solutions. In this episode, we discuss: Cross-Sector Collaboration for Clean Energy Goals Using Renewable Energy to Reduce Scope 2 Emissions Policy Support for Advancing Renewable Energy The Importance of Workforce Development and Training

The Biodiversity Series: Policy Driving Biodiversity with Catalina Gongora and Karen Oliveira

In the seventh (and final) episode of our series, we discuss public policy driving biodiversity with Catalina Gongora, Policy Leader in Colombia for The Nature Conservancy, and Karen Oliveira, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations in Brazil for The Nature Conservancy. In this episode, we explore: Policy's role in biodiversity conservation Biodiversity policies in Latin America Bioeconomy in Pará State Significance of COP30 for Brazil

The Biodiversity Series: Regenerative Agriculture with Mauricio Nuñez Regueiro

In the sixth episode of our series, we dive into regenerative agriculture and ranching with Mauricio Nuñez Regueiro, Gran Chaco Lead for The Nature Conservancy. In this episode, we explore: Regenerative Agriculture Principles Latin America's Role in the Global Food Supply Chain The Agriculture Industry's Environmental Impact Scaling Regenerative Practices Globally

The Biodiversity Series: Finance Mechanisms for Biodiversity with Daniel Ballesta Quintana and Julie Robinson

In the fifth episode of our series, we dive into finance mechanisms driving biodiversity conservation with Daniel Ballesta Quintana, Director of Sustainable Debt, Americas, and Julie Robinson, Belize Program Director, both from The Nature Conservancy. In this episode, we explore: Finance mechanisms for conservation Traditional and innovative funding methods Scaling funding methods into larger countries The potential of Nature Bonds

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