{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Classroom 5.0","title":"Sustainable Leadership: Harnessing Hope, Tech and Diversity for Impact, with Charlotte Connell","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3041,"description":"Imagine if the key to a sustainable future was already within our grasp, guided by the wisdom of traditional knowledge and the innovative potential of technology. Meet Charlotte Connell: surfer, mom, and green warrior. She's optimistic we can turn our eco-dreams into reality and shares inspiring insights on how to make it happen. Charlotte's journey includes kickstarting The Sustainability Collective and leading roles at Greenhouse and Climate Zeitgeist. Her goal? Bringing eco-friendly practices to every indidual and business for a healthier planet. In our chat, Charlotte dives into her holistic perspective on why and how we can;t create climate change without simultaneously addressing social issues, how she blends sustainability with business and what leadership means to her. We also explore why we need diverse voices in eco-conversations, how First Nations' wisdom is crucial for our environment, and the power of intergenerational mentorship for future leaders. This conversation is jamp-packed with uplifting case studies of companies doing good, prooving that purpose-driven innovation can deliver triple bottom line value for profit, the planet and it's people. TIMESTAMPS 01:18 Charlotte's background and entry into tackling environmental issues 03:28 Decoding sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals 05:18 The competitive advantage of taking sustainable actions in business 06:30 Systems thinking applied to climate goals 07:19 The intersectionality of climate and social equity, and why we can't separate the two 11:05 Exciting innovations in climate tech, and case studies of startups leading the way in plastic recycling, waterless dyeing and food waste management 24:22 Diverse job opportunities in climate tech, and why carving your own impact in the space may be easier than you think 29:07 Gender equality and adverse effects of climate change on Women 33:12 First Nations voices and global diversity in climate tech 36:00 Leadership courage and creating...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fkKu_gi33ljNdjpQXZM1QckvXwLR1SCpu1Z636mUMBc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDAx/YzVlMjVhNDcyNDNl/Y2NjYTIyNmZmZmZl/NDExZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}