🌍 About this EpisodeWhat if our intense focus on carbon emissions is causing us to miss the bigger picture? In this episode of The Carbon Circle Podcast, we go "Beyond Carbon Emissions" to unpack the blind spots in the sustainability agenda.Join Host Roshan Rai M (Founder, Carbon Mandal) as he speaks with Rajesh Vasudevan ( Head Corporate EHS & Sustainability, Global Cipla). This discussion dives deep into the "Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem", exploring why critical pillars like biodiversity and water are often overlooked and how businesses can move from a mindset of compliance to one of growth and competitiveness.🧠 What You’ll Learn:What is the 'Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem' and how to move to holistic sustainability?Why are biodiversity and water overlooked pillars, and why do they matter in business decisions?How to re-imagine business value by treating sustainability as growth and competitiveness, not just compliance?The Challenges and Nuances of ESG Ratings.Insights into the Pharma industry's sustainability landscape.How collaboration, consulting, and credible science can accelerate sustainability ("Building a Sustainable Bharat Together" ).Connect with Rajesh at: / rajesh-a-v-8065625 📩 For collaborations, sustainability consulting, or to join The Carbon Circle, reach us at connect@carbonmandal.com 🌐 Carbon Mandal: www.carbonmandal.com 🎧 Podcast Flow00:00 – Introduction02:31 – Rajesh's Introduction & Pharma's Sustainability Landscape 27:05 – The Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem 39:09 – Reimagining Business Value in the Green Transition 52:46 – Building a Sustainable Bharat Together 🔖 Keywords: Sustainability , Beyond Carbon Emissions , ESG , ESG Ratings , Carbon Tunnel Vision , Holistic Sustainability , Biodiversity , Water , Pharma Sustainability , Green Transition , Cipla , Carbon Mandal

🍄 About this EpisodeWhat if the solution to climate change, nutrition insecurity, and rural livelihoods could grow right out of waste? 🌾 In this episode of The Carbon Circle Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of fungi, exploring how mushrooms are transforming the future of food, health, and sustainability in India.Join Roshan Rai as he speaks with Prithvi Kini and Jashid Hameed, Co-Founders of Nuvedo, India’s first mushroom lifestyle brand. From turning agricultural waste into wealth to redefining functional nutrition, this conversation unveils how mushroom cultivation can become a cornerstone of a greener, more equitable economy.🧠 What You’ll Learn:- How two founders turned pandemic uncertainty into India’s mushroom revolution- The story behind Nuvedo’s vision and rural empowerment through the NuvoKisan program- How mushrooms turn agri-waste into carbon-smart, high-value produce- Why mushrooms are the next big thing in the functional food market- How Nuvedo’s green extraction technology is changing the game for sustainable supplements- Functional mushroom opportunity by 2030- Mushrooms as a solution to India’s nutrition challenges- Merging traditional diets with modern wellness trends- Key metrics for evaluating circular economy impact in fungi-based ventures🌐 Nuvedo: https://www.nuvedo.com📩 For collaborations, sustainability consulting, or to join The Carbon Circle, reach us at connect@carbonmandal.com🌐 Carbon Mandal: https://www.carbonmandal.com🎧 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction02:52 – Opening the Mushroom Chapter 24:33 – Cultivating Circularity: Mushrooms Turning Waste into Wealth55:00 – Functional Fungi as India's Nutrition Revolution1:20:22 – Economic opportunities in mushroom cultivation1:24:14 – Sustainability Consulting Opportunities in the Fungi Revolution🔖 KeywordsFungi, Mushrooms, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Climate Solutions, Mushroom Cultivation, Nuvedo, Carbon Mandal, Functional Foods, Nutrition Security, Waste to Wealth, Agritech, Green Economy, Rural Empowerment, Carbon Footprint Reduction

Is clean air a fundamental right? Rahul Kapoor, Managing Director of Camfil India, joins our host Roshan Rai, on The Carbon Circle Podcast to discuss how his global expertise is translating this philosophy into actionable strategies across the country.In a nation where air pollution contributes to nearly 1.6 million deaths annually, we explore:Make-in-India Advantage: How local manufacturing is turning India into a hub of innovation and exports for filtration solutions, reducing carbon emissions and ensuring supply resilience.The Economics of IAQ: Reframing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) from a cost center to a verifiable investment. We break down the “clean air equation” - the three metrics (energy, health, and lifecycle cost) a CFO needs to know, especially since HVAC systems consume up to 40% of a building’s total energy.Verifiable Sustainability: Why tools like Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are crucial for making filtration choices transparent and credible in the eyes of regulators and customers.Tune in to see how Camfil envisions shaping India’s workplaces, schools, and cities over the next decade!📌 Want to connect or learn more?👉 Visit https://www.camfil.com/en-in/👉 Learn more about Carbon Mandal: https://carbonmandal.com👉 Connect with Rahul at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-kapoor-b5218436/📧 For collaborations or queries: connect@carbonmandal.com🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell Icon to stay updated with future episodes on sustainability, climate action, and green innovation.