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Leaf Media Global Podcast

Leaf Media Global Podcast

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  • Is Green Finance Moving Fast Enough? with Maya Hennerkes @European Bank of Reconstruction and Development

    Is Green Finance Moving Fast Enough? with Maya Hennerkes @European Bank of Reconstruction and Development
    May 15 2025

    This podcast is produced by Leaf Media and powered by Greenly. 🌱 Interviewed by Ben Stimpson-Wood, Greenly’s UK Climate Engagement Manager.

    How can money actually fight climate change? In this episode of the Leaf Media Global Podcast, host @Ben Stimpson-Wood sits down with @Maya Hennerkes, Director of Green Financial Systems at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Maya shares how sustainable finance is transforming economies from Morocco to Mongolia — and why she's a proud "reformed banker".

    If you've ever wondered how finance, policy, and sustainability truly intersect — and how development banks are engaged in climate action — this is your must-listen episode.


    Substack: Leaf’s CSO Connect

    Newsletter: ⁠CSO Connect⁠

    Website: ⁠Leaf Media Official⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠Leaf Media Global⁠

    YouTube: ⁠Leaf Media Global⁠

    Instagram: ⁠@LeafMedia.Global⁠

    TikTok: @LeafMedia_

    Your climate journey: ⁠Greenly's climate suite⁠

    (0:00) Introduction

    (2:36) Why Maya is a 'reformed banker'

    (5:06) The EBRD story and its impact

    (8:38) Why do we need a price on carbon

    (11:37) Understanding green financial systems

    (18:46) Turning talks into action in Armenia

    (22:57) Balancing social and environmental goals

    (28:40) How to spot greenwashing

    (33:35) Financial tools for diverse communities

    (35:55) Overcoming the challenges of transition

    (40:03) Are multilateral banks moving fast enough?

    (41:24) Maya's advice for her younger self

    (42:32) Rapid fire Q&A: Green finance edition


    #SustainableFinance #GreenFinance #ClimateAction #EBRD #GreenInvestment #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateLeadership #GreenEconomy #FinancialSystems #GreenTransition #SocialImpact #ClimateCrisis #SustainableDevelopment
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    45 mins
  • Climate Activism Is Not Radical – It's Essential, with Clover Hogan

    Climate Activism Is Not Radical – It's Essential, with Clover Hogan
    May 7 2025
    This podcast is produced by Leaf Media and powered by Greenly. 🌱Interviewed by Sam Smith-Stanley, Greenly’s UK Climate Engagement Manager.In this episode of the Leaf Media Global podcast, @Sam is joined by @Clover Hogan, climate activist and founder of Force of Nature, for a conversation that challenges our understanding of climate action.Clover opens up about her journey of transforming climate anxiety into meaningful change, emphasizing that it’s not enough to present facts — true impact comes when we connect with people on a deeper level and help them recognize their role in shaping the future. She tackles the pervasive challenge of climate disinformation and stresses the need to shift the narrative from fear to hope, from inaction to solutions.Tune in to discover how the next generation of climate leaders is redefining activism and how, together, we can turn individual responsibility into collective power.📚 Regeneration by Paul Hawken: https://regeneration.org/the-book, and website https://regeneration.org/📚 Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/791-hope-in-the-dark🎙️ Clover’s Ted Talks:Why do the rich and powerful demonize activists? How a small town beat a billion-dollar corporationWhat to do when climate change feels unstoppable🎭 Kyoto, a new political thriller now playing in London's West End: https://www.rsc.org.uk/kyoto/🌐 Visit Force of Nature’s website: https://www.forceofnature.xyz/Substack: Leaf’s CSO ConnectNewsletter: ⁠CSO Connect⁠Website: ⁠Leaf Media Official⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Leaf Media Global⁠YouTube: ⁠Leaf Media Global⁠Instagram: ⁠@LeafMedia.Global⁠TikTok: @LeafMedia_Your climate journey: ⁠Greenly's climate suite⁠(0:00) Intro(2:50) When Clover last felt like a “bad activist”(6:50) How Clover turned a viral moment with Elon Musk into a platform for change(13:39) Redefining activism and overcoming imposter syndrome(22:19) Clover’s encounter with climate deniers(24:44) Projects that inspire hope(26:51) Clover’s advice for activists: Balancing passion and mental health(33:17) Force of nature: Empowering the next generation of climate leaders(42:53) Shifting business mindsets: How to drive meaningful change in companies(48:02) Clover responds to Professor Mike Berners-Lee: How to empower individuals to create change(50:05) OutroLeaf offers a space dedicated to professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to ESG, environmental, social and governance. In this series, we are highlighting inspiring careers, innovative strategies, and bold visions which are tackling climate and social emergencies. #ClimateActivism #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateChange #Sustainability
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    51 mins
  • Discover How Pinterest is Inspiring a Thriving Planet, with Mia Ketterling Global Sustainability Lead at Pinterest

    Discover How Pinterest is Inspiring a Thriving Planet, with Mia Ketterling Global Sustainability Lead at Pinterest
    May 2 2025

    This podcast is produced by Leaf Media and powered by Greenly. 🌱 Interviewed by Noémie Billion, Greenly’s US Head of Development.

    In this episode of the Leaf Media Global Podcast, @Noémie speaks with @Mia Ketterling, the Global Sustainability Lead at @Pinterest. Mia shares her journey in building Pinterest’s sustainability program from the ground up, starting with the formation of Pinterest’s Environmental Conservation Organization to driving the company’s carbon footprint assessment and setting science-based targets.Mia talks about how Pinterest, a visual discovery platform, can uniquely engage users in more mindful consumption and help visualize a sustainable future. She highlights the power of community, the role of employee-led initiatives like PinPlanet, and how Pinterest is working towards embedding sustainability into its product offerings and corporate structure.Tune in to hear how Pinterest is navigating its sustainability journey and how the company balances inspiration and mindful consumption, all while engaging its global user base to make more informed, sustainable choices.


    Substack: ⁠Leaf’s CSO Connect⁠

    Newsletter: ⁠⁠CSO Connect⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠Leaf Media Official⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Leaf Media Global⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠Leaf Media Global⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠@LeafMedia.Global⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠@LeafMedia_⁠

    Your climate journey: ⁠⁠Greenly's climate suite⁠⁠


    🌐 About Pinterest: https://newsroom.pinterest.com/company/📌 Impact Report: impact.pinterest.com📌 Pinterest Predicts: https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-predicts/📄 UC Berkeley Study on the intersection of inspiration and wellbeing: https://business.pinterest.com/blog/positivity-research-pinterest-berkeley📄 Pinterest x AWS Graviton Migration Case Study: https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/pinterest-graviton-case-study/


    (1:57) Intro(3:05) Mia’s sustainability journey at Pinterest(10:02) Getting started in sustainability at Pinterest(14:11) Pinterest’s role as a visual discovery platform in addressing climate change(18:31) Reconciling Pinterest’s role as an inspiration hub with consumer behavior and sustainable decisions(24:03) Aligning monetization with Pinterest’s sustainability initiatives(33:21) Increased interest in sustainability on Pinterest: a predicted trend(36:24) How to encourage broader participation in sustainability efforts(41:18) The hidden mental health benefit of using Pinterest(43:07) Mia’s most proud achievements(53:11) Quick questions and conclusion: Mia’s favorite Pinterest board, practices, etc.


    #Sustainability #Pinterest #ClimateChange #SustainableFuture #MindfulConsumption #SustainabilityPodcast
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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