Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Becoming the World’s Greenest City with City of Vancouver’s Sadhu Johnston
In four of the past five years, Vancouver has been named as having the highest quality of life of any city in the entire world.
Affecting Change Quickly with Nexus Global Advisors’ Eric Lowitt
The author of “The Future of Value” examines how various CEOs, company presidents and boards of directors work together to be sustainable and profitable.
Realizing Aluminum’s Recycling Potential with Alcoa’s Kevin Anton
Perhaps the most important aspect of aluminum is its infinite recyclability.
Studying an Ever-Changing Urban Environment with UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability’s Jon Christensen
UCLA offers the setting to study challenges and opportunities in an ever-changing urban environment.
Championing Building Efficiency with The Sustainable Facilities Summit’s Michael Owens
The Tahoe event is scheduled to bring the likes of major companies like Walmart and Microsoft together with green-minded city governments like San Francisco, Portland and Austin.
Documenting the Globe with Photographer Daniel Beltrá
Beltrá has traveled the globe, snapping pictures of everything from the most remote forests to the tragic realities of the BP oil spill.
Reducing Emissions Across a Fleet with City of Chicago’s Kevin Campbell
The City of Chicago’s Department of Fleet and Facility Management aims to conserve across a network of more than 12,000 vehicles.
Creating Meaningful Narratives with Green Grid Radio’s Adam Pearson
As Adam Pearson’s studies at Stanford Univeristy and interests in environmentalism picked up, he founded Green Grid Radio, recorded on the campus’ radio station.
Designing for the Ethically Handsome Man with Brave GentleMan’s Joshua Katcher
Joshua Katcher believes the future is in synthetic and organic fibers, with absolutely no compromise on style or quality.
Sustainable Business Management with Climate Earth’s Chris Erickson
Climate Earth helps companies create the infrastructure necessary to successfully manage and monitor their environmental impact.
Climate Change in Viticultural Areas with Local Food and Wine’s Paige Donner
The Local Food and Wine blog has spanned the globe, covering the world’s great winemaking regions, and the climate issues they face.
Sustainability That You Can Count on with Ben & Jerry’s Rob Michalak
Ben & Jerry’s is regularly lauded for its commitment to transparency in its business practices and its food.