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#804 Steven Lichtin on Renewable Energy: Building Community Partnerships for Clean Power
October 31, 2024

In this episode of the Impact Report, current Bard MBA student Milo Keller speaks with Steven Lichtin, CEO of Advantage Renewables, about the evolving landscape of renewable energy development. Lichtin, a member of Bard's inaugural MBA cohort, shares his

#803 Brett Davis on Waste Prevention: Transforming Mardi Gras for a Sustainable Future
October 17, 2024

In this episode of The Impact Report, Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Tricia Travis interviews Brett Davis, founding partner of the nonprofit Grounds Crew. They discuss the environmental challenges of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration, including th

#802 Jennifer Louie on Catalytic Capital: Accelerating Circular Economy Solutions
October 02, 2024

In this episode, Jennifer Louie, Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners, discusses her work in catalytic capital and circular economy investing with current Bard MBA student Hector Aguirre. She explains their approach to investing in resource recovery

#801 Libby Zemaitis on Climate Resilience: Connecting Communities and Driving Equitable Solutions
September 18, 2024

In this episode, Bard Alum Cate Byrnes sits down with Libby Zemaitis from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) about her work on climate resilience and social justice. Libby discusses the importance of inclusive community engagement in clima

#705 Karl Wienhold on Sustainable Coffee Practices: Bridging Research and Fair Trade
June 18, 2024

In this episode of The Impact Report, host Renay engages in a compelling conversation with recent Bard MBA graduate Antonio Castillo and researcher Karl Wienhold. Together, they discuss the critical issues smallholder coffee farmers face in the global cof

#704 Kelly Burton on ESG Strategies: Crafting the Future of Responsible Business
May 30, 2024

In this episode of The Impact Report, host Renay sits down with Kelly Burton, founder and CEO of the ESG Shop, and Stacey Jewell, a Bard MBA student with a keen focus on impact finance. Together, they discuss the intricacies of ESG strategies and their pi

#703 Brad Stevenson on Harnessing Insurance for Sustainability: The Premiums for the Planet Initiative
May 16, 2024

Bard MBA candidate Damien Williamson welcomes Brad Stevenson, a lifelong activist, entrepreneur, and sustainability champion with over 30 years of experience in purpose-driven strategy, coaching, consulting, and facilitating programs for executives across

#702: Andy Ruben on Revolutionizing Retail: A Deep Dive into Circularity, Technology, and Innovation with Trove
May 07, 2024

Join us as we explore the creation of a circular economy through sustainability, technology, and business innovation with Andy Ruben, the visionary behind Trove. Discover how Trove is revolutionizing the retail industry by extending the product lifecycle

#701: Arriving with Purpose: Unveiling the New Voice of The Impact Report
April 25, 2024

Join us on this special Earth Week episode of The Impact Report as we introduce our new host, Professor Renay Loper. Renay shares her journey to becoming a pivotal voice in sustainability and gives us

#615: Anthony Osijo
June 10, 2023

Ending Energy Poverty One Bboxx at a Time: Anthony Osijo, Chief Financial Officer at BboxxBboxx manufactures, distributes and finances decentralised solar powered systems in developing countries and has head offices in London and Rwanda with operations