Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Talking Sustainability with Presidio Graduate School’s President & CEO William Shutkin
William Shutkin, President & CEO of Presidio Graduate School, explains how sustainability is increasingly a competitive edge for companies and organizations of all sizes.
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Taking a Holistic Approach to Sustainability with Hertz’s Joy Lehman
Across the company, Hertz is focusing on making a major sustainable business-minded impact.
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Pathways to Enter the Green Economy with Environmental Education Group’s Alan Tratner
Dubbed the “Minister of Ideas,” Alan Tratner has deep roots in the green space, focusing on eco-solutions for many of the world’s biggest problems.
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Reframing Cities Through Green Urbanism with Global Green’s Walker Wells
Walker Wells, Global Green’s Vice President of Programs and Director of Green Urbanism, discusses the power of cities in leading the green movement.
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A Focus on Green Urbanism with Global Green’s Les McCabe
Global Green President and CEO Les McCabe talks about green urbanism, the new Chevy Volt and Global Green 2.0 at the organization’s pre-Oscar party.
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Driving Electric with General Motors’ Dave Barthmuss
GM’s Dave Barthmuss shows off the new Chevy Volt at the Global Green pre-Oscar party.
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Creating a Greener Economy with Green America’s Todd Larsen
Green America works with consumers, businesses and investors to make their money greener and change the way they make purchases.
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Role Modeling Green Change with the Environmental Media Association’s Debbie Levin
After years in the entertainment industry, Debbie Levin took charge of the EMA with a goal: Make it cool to live an environmental lifestyle.
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From Tragedy to Triumph with Random Acts of Flowers’ Larsen Jay
After a near-fatal accident, Larsen Jay took stock of the difference flowers made to him in the hospital and sought to bring grins by way of repurposed flowers to other patients.
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Previewing ISRI’s Annual Convention with ISRI’s Chuck Carr
With ISRI’s annual convention approaching, Chuck Carr discusses how the largest single meeting of recyclers worldwide has grown and adopted a more global outlook.
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Engaging Businesses’ Eco-Conscience with Conscious Company Magazine’s Meghan French Dunbar and Maren Keeley
As climate hits a tipping point, Conscious Company Magazine co-founders, Meghan French Dunbar and Maren Keeley, see opportunity to create necessary change by partnering and engaging with the private sector.
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Bringing Renewable Energy to Business with General Motors’ Rob Threlkeld
In second grade, Rob Threlkeld knew what his future held: improving the environment and reducing fossil fuel emissions. Now, he’s pioneering renewable energy use at GM and helping other businesses do the same.
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