Podcasts

In this podcast, we interview experts in the field of carbon accounting and management, discussing the latest trends and best practices for measuring, reporting and reducing carbon emissions.

Emissions Follow Dollars: How Finance Data Unlocks Better GHG Inventories with Jaclyn Sherman from Sensiba

04/14/2026

Episode Description Jaclyn Sherman’s path into carbon accounting started in the field, monitoring water quality on the Yuba River, tracking aquatic invasive species, and working on meadow restoration and carbon sequestration projects in the Sierra foothills. That hands-on background now shapes how she approaches one of the most technical corners of sustainability work: GHG inventory […]

Before You Build a Decarbonization Plan, Check Your Baseline – Dr. Albert Chung

03/30/2026

What happens when a company commits to a decarbonization plan — and then someone finally reviews the baseline? Dr. Albert Chung, Principal Engineer at GSI Environmental, has spent over 15 years verifying GHG inventories across industries. In this episode, he shares what verifiers actually see when they open an inventory for the first time, the […]

We Can’t Verify a Black Box: What 22 Years of GHG Verification Reveals | Derek Markolf

03/16/2026

Derek Markolf spent 22 years at LRQA leading GHG verifications across manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and nearly every other sector. Now he runs his independent verification practice while slow-traveling the world with his wife — conducting verifications remotely from wherever they happen to be living that month. In this conversation, Derek shares what two decades of […]

Mandi McKay – Sustainability at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company: Carbon Accounting from Barley to Beer

03/03/2026

Mandi McKay joined Sierra Nevada Brewing Company as a part-time sustainability coordinator — literally driving a forklift and collecting banana peels for the worm bin — and over 17 years grew into her current role as Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what carbon accounting really […]

Building the Carbon Accounting Community with Andrew Griffiths

01/21/2025

We dive deep into the world of carbon accounting and sustainability with Andrew Griffiths, the Director of Policy and Corporate Development at Planet Mark and co-founder of the Carbon Accounting Alliance.

Anthony Hickling On Managing Embodied Carbon in Construction

11/22/2024

Anthony Hickling discusses key strategies for effectively utilizing the EC3 Tool to manage embodied carbon in construction projects, highlighting its importance for achieving sustainability goals.

GHG Accounting with Dr. Michael Gillenwater (Part 2)

10/08/2024

This is the second part of a two-part podcast episode. Listen to the first episode here. Dr. Michael Gillenwater is a pioneering expert in greenhouse gas (GHG) management and a prominent figure in the fight against climate change. As the co-founder, Executive Director, and Dean of the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, he leads a nonprofit […]

Emissions Reporting with Michael Gillenwater-Part 1

09/19/2024

In this episode, Dr. Michael Gillenwater, a leading expert in greenhouse gas management, dives deep into the GHG Protocol and its critical role in shaping emissions reporting standards worldwide. He shares invaluable insights on best practices for creating accurate emissions inventories and highlights the essential skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of corporate climate reporting. Whether you’re new to greenhouse gas accounting or looking to refine your organization’s approach, Dr. Gillenwater’s expertise will guide you through the complexities of effective GHG management and compliance.

Exploring Lifecycle Assessment with Michele Demers

07/05/2024

Dive into the significance of lifecycle assessment (LCA) in sustainability with Michele Demers. Learn about strategies for reducing GHG footprints.

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