Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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Three Tiers of Industrial Decarbonization: A Conversation with Bart de Groot of Siemens (00:35:13)
Listen in as Alex Cameron joins Bart de Groot, Sustainability Lead at Siemens Industry Software, to explore how process industries are navigating the complex landscape of decarbonization in 2025. Against a backdrop of volatile energy prices, shifting regulations, and supply chain disruptions, Bart reveals highly practical strategies companies are using to reduce emissions while maintaining profitability.From cement manufacturers exploring carbon capture to chemical companies revolutionizing how they calculate and share product carbon footprints, this conversation offers a clear-eyed view of what's actually working in industrial low carbon strategy. Bart breaks down his three-tier framework for decarb - from operational efficiency wins that pay for themselves in months, to established complementary technologies, to breakthrough process innovations that could reshape entire industries. Whether you're leading sustainability initiatives or simply curious about how heavy industry is tackling climate change, this episode delivers actionable insights and real-world examples that cut through the hype.Key Benefits for Listeners• Dig into the three-tier framework for prioritizing decarbonization investments, from quick wins to long-term transformation• Discover real examples of companies achieving 5% additional energy savings even at already-optimized facilities, with projects paying for themselves in months• Understand how AI and digital tools are enabling demand-side management and short-term energy price forecasting to reduce both costs and emissions• Gain insight into emerging collaboration models like Together for Sustainability, where 50+ major chemical companies are creating standardized approaches to Scope 3 emissions• Explore cutting-edge innovations in cement production, direct air capture, and bio-based feedstocks that could reshape carbon-intensive industries• Get practical perspective on navigating uncertainty in 2025, including how to build business cases when market conditions are volatile• Hear why combining fundamental process knowledge with modern digital tools outperforms purely data-driven approaches for continuous operationsUseful LinksConnect with Bart De Groot hereWatch our recent webinar with Siemens; ‘Optimizing Carbon Capture at Scale with Siemens gPROMS and Immaterial’s Monolithic MOFs’· Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect· Follow Decarb Connect on LinkedIn to stay up to date with news and events· Interested in accessing more insights? We also run a webinar series produced in collaboration with leaders in industry - Watch past and upcoming webinars here· Join Alex and 150+ industrial leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers in Toronto for Decarb Connect Canada (October 28-29 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
(01:06) - - The Long-Term View: Why Siemens Is Betting on Climate Action
(04:35) - - The Reality Check: What Changed in 2025
(07:16) - - Tier One: Operational Efficiency with Digital Precision
(12:03) - - Tier Two: Proven Technologies Meet Real-World Challenges
(16:06) - - Tier Three: Breakthrough Innovations in Cement and Beyond
(19:49) - - The Digital Carbon Footprint Revolution
(23:39) - - Why Data-Driven Models Aren't Enough
(32:28) - - Harnessing the Next Generation
PODBITE: Small Modular Reactors: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead with Frazer-Nash - Live from DCUK25 (00:05:37)
In this episode, Simon Smith from Frazer-Nash Consultancy joins the Podbite series to discuss the realities of industrial decarbonization. The conversation explores the role of small modular reactors (SMRs), the opportunities and limits of existing carbon technologies, and the commercial hurdles facing heavy industry as it moves toward net zero.Simon shares both technical insights and industry perspectives from their roundtable discussion held at Decarb Connect UK in Manchester.Why Tune InHear how Frazer-Nash supports heavy industry with decarbonization assessments, emissions evaluations and technology integration strategies.Get the latest on carbon technologies: CCUS is gaining traction, hydrogen adoption faces price concerns, and direct air capture is starting to scale in the US.Explore the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to integrate into industrial sites, supported by government planning reforms.Understand the commercial viability challenges: economics and lead times are the real barriers to deploying new technologies.Learn what industry leaders are saying: insights from Frazer-Nash’s roundtable on practical challenges and real-world progress.Recorded live at Decarb Connect UK Summit, March 2025.Show links: - Connect with Simon Smith and the team at Frazer-Nash Consultancy- Follow Melissa Chew on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb ConnectWant to learn more about Decarb Connect?We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
(00:00) - Introduction and background
(00:43) - - How Frazer-Nash supports clients with decarbonization
(01:13) - - Technology trends: carbon capture, hydrogen, and direct air capture
(02:21) - - SMR roundtable discussion and government planning reforms
(03:19) - - Industry interest and main concerns about SMR adoption
(03:44) - - Business case challenges and carbon pricing
(04:33) - - Key takeaways from Decarb Connect UK 2025
(05:05) - - Wrap up
PODBITE: Circular Steel: From Scrap to Sustainability – Live from DCUK25 (00:14:35)
Recorded live at the Decarb Connect UK Summit in March, this episode features guest host Tom Angus, Senior Conference Producer at Decarb Connect in conversation with Eoin Bailey, Innovation and Circular Economy Manager at 7 Steel UK. Eoin shares his journey from automotive design engineer to steel industry innovator, and unpacks how 7 Steel is embedding circular economy principles to deliver more sustainable steel solutions for the UK construction sector.*Please note: At the time of recording, 7 Steel UK was operating as Celsa Steel. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear it referred to by its former name.Highlights from the conversation:Career evolution: How Bailey’s experience analysing product lifecycles sparked his focus on applying circular economy thinking in steel production.Circular steel in action: Celsa’s use of electric arc furnaces to recycle scrap steel into new construction materials, creating a closed-loop system that links demolition directly to procurement.Overcoming systemic barriers: The challenges of moving from linear “take-make-waste” models toward circular systems that extend material value and cut environmental impact.Green premiums and market positioning: Bailey's perspective that low-carbon steel shouldn't command premium pricing when it's produced as standard practice, emphasising the importance of transparent environmental product declarationsCollaboration & policy shifts: The crucial role of industry collaboration and public sector policies in ensuring local, low-carbon steel competes with cheaper imports.Please note: this podcast was recorded at Decarb Connect UK in March 2025Show links: - Connect with Eoin Bailey and the team at 7 Steel UK (formerly Celsa Steel) - Follow Tom Angus on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Join the Decarb Connect Team and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect?We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
(00:05) - Introduction and Background
(00:00) - Chapter 2
(01:23) - Career Journey
(00:00) - Chapter 4
(01:56) - The Full Circle Moment
(00:00) - Chapter 6
(03:47) - Understanding Celsa Steel's Operations
(00:00) - Chapter 8
(05:36) - Linear vs. Circular Economy Models
(00:00) - Chapter 10
(07:26) - Overcoming Implementation Barriers
(00:00) - Chapter 12
(08:45) - Market-Driven Decarbonization and Green Premiums
(00:00) - Chapter 14
(10:41) - Supply Chain Education and Collaboration
(00:00) - Chapter 16
(12:11) - Summit Insights and Industry Collaboration
(00:00) - Chapter 18
(13:44) - Wrap up
PODBITE: Navigating the Carbon Market Paradigm Shift – Live from DCUK25 (00:11:24)
Welcome to Podbites - short, sharp episodes designed to give you digestible insights on industrial decarbonisation. In this episode, Tim Atkinson (Director, Sales & Trading at CFP Energy) joins guest host Melissa Chew (VP, Product at Decarb Connect) to explore why UK industrials must act now to build a resilient carbon strategy. Recorded live at Decarb Connect UK in Manchester in March, the conversation unpacks the changes underway in carbon markets and why the firefighting of the 2022 energy crisis has shifted into an era of forward-looking strategy. What You’ll HearThe paradigm shift: With the power sector slashing emissions by 74% in just a decade, industry is now in the spotlight to deliver the next wave of reductions.The rising cost of delay: Waiting until 2030 could see carbon allowance costs double - or even triple.The opportunity window: Crisis mode is over. Companies finally have space to develop long-term carbon and energy plans - but only if they move before the next market shock.The need to plan ahead: Forward hedging carbon costs when prices are favorable is becoming essential.The technology gap: Solutions like hydrogen and carbon capture are still developing, raising questions about whether carbon prices will rise high enough to justify investment. Please note: this podcast was recorded at Decarb Connect UK in March 2025* Show links: - Connect with Tim Atkinson and the team at CFP Energy- Follow Melissa Chew on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Join Mel and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
(00:00) - - Introduction & Guest Background
(00:00) - Chapter 2
(01:16) - - Market Uncertainty & Global Challenges
(00:00) - Chapter 4
(02:44) - - The 2022 Energy Crisis Impact
(00:00) - Chapter 6
(04:40) - - The Paradigm Shift - Why Now?
(00:00) - Chapter 8
(06:43) - - Technology Challenges & Rising Costs
(00:00) - Chapter 10
(08:09) - - Immediate Actions for Industrials
(00:00) - Chapter 12
(10:33) - Wrap-up
Insetting: structuring products to unlock value and drive growth in low carbon markets (01:01:27)
In this episode of the Decarb Connect podcast, Alex Cameron speaks with ClimeCo’s Emily Damon (Chief Growth Officer) and David Prieto (VP of Sustainability Advisory) to explore the rise of insetting as a tool for accelerating corporate decarbonization—especially across complex value chains. Unlike carbon offsets, which involve emission reductions outside a company’s operations, insetting delivers reductions within a company’s value chain, enabling both Scope 1 and Scope 3 progress.You’ll hear how insetting fits into existing GHG accounting frameworks, why market-based accounting is gaining traction, and how buyers and sellers are structuring deals today—from bundled agreements to complex multilateral transactions. With rising consumer willingness to pay and emerging buyer alliances, insetting is positioned to become a core pillar of corporate climate strategies—if companies can navigate risk, tracking, and stakeholder scrutiny effectively. Top 5 Takeaways from the EpisodeInsetting = Value Chain DecarbonizationFind out how insetting directs investment to emissions reductions within a company’s own supply chain. Create aligned incentives and quantifiable Scope 3 benefits (unlike offsets).Accounting and Claims Require RigorGHG Protocol allows for double counting by design (e.g. supplier Scope 1 = buyer Scope 3), but firms must avoid double claiming. Listen in to ensure that emissions reductions are traceable, additional, and not sold twice!Markets Are Emerging but Still ImmatureMost current insetting deals are bespoke or bilateral. Find out how buyer alliances (e.g., SABA for aviation fuel, Clean Energy Buyers Alliance for electricity, and others forming for steel, cement, plastics) are lowering transaction costs and setting informal norms.Registries and Standards Are Still Catching UpFind out what needs to happen next – from standardizing insetting certificates to infrastructure. A call to action to share lessons learned and scale pilot transactions to full-fledged programs.Consumer and Corporate Demand Are Creating TailwindsStudies show growing consumer willingness to pay a premium for sustainable goods (especially among Gen Z and millennials). Find out how corporate Scope 3 targets and supply chain emissions visibility are creating growing demand for low-carbon inputs.Useful LinksLearn more about the ClimeCo team hereRead more in their blog post on Insetting hereConnect with Emily DamonConnect with David PrietoFollow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb ConnectJoin Alex and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect?We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
Turning Water into Climate Action via CDR – Garrett Boudinot on VyCarb's Novel CDR Tech (00:42:44)
In this episode of the Decarb Connect Podcast, Alexandra Cameron is joined by Garrett Boudinot, climate scientist and CEO of VyCarb, a Brooklyn-based startup pioneering a novel approach to carbon dioxide removal (CDR). VyCarb’s technology harnesses the natural carbon cycle of water to convert CO₂ into stable bicarbonate, offering a verifiable and permanent storage pathway that bypasses the geographic and infrastructure limitations of conventional geologic storage.Garrett shares how his background in ocean carbon chemistry led to the development of a modular, sensor-integrated system that operates at low CO₂ concentrations and near industrial emitters. The conversation explores how VyCarb's solution is being piloted with major industrial players like Rio Tinto and BlueScope Steel, and how the technology could support both voluntary carbon markets and direct decarbonization across sectors.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:· How VyCarb mimics ocean chemistry to convert CO₂ into stably stored bicarbonate· Why low-purity CO₂ streams—common across industry—are a key focus for deployment· The limitations of geologic CO₂ storage and how VyCarb overcomes them· How integrated sensing enables real-time verification and control of the carbon conversion process· Practical implications for cement, steel, aluminum, and oil & gas emitters· How existing wastewater discharge permitting can support project rollout· Insights into VyCarb’s current pilot in Brooklyn and its industrial integration roadmap· What scale-up looks like and why the economics could reach below $100/tonShow links: - Connect with Garrett Boudinot and the team at VyCarb- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Join Alex and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
(01:31) - – Welcome and introduction to Garrett
(00:00) - Chapter 2
(02:41) - – The Origin of Vycarb
(00:00) - Chapter 4
(05:54) - – How the Technology Works
(00:00) - Chapter 6
(09:11) - - Where Vycarb is at in its funding journey
(00:00) - Chapter 8
(12:41) - - Why Industrial Giants Are Backing Vycarb
(00:00) - Chapter 10
(22:10) - - How the Vycarb System Works
(00:00) - Chapter 12
(27:58) - – Turning Industrial Wastewater Into a Carbon Removal Opportunity
(00:00) - Chapter 14
(29:52) - – Vycarb's Pilot Facility in Brooklyn
(00:00) - Chapter 16
(33:17) - – Addressing Safety & Environmental Concerns
(00:00) - Chapter 18
(36:57) - - Funding, Partnerships & Scaling
(00:00) - Chapter 20
(39:20) - – Looking Ahead: The Path to Commercialisation
(00:00) - Chapter 22
(40:31) - – Final Thoughts & Reflections
FOAK 2.0 - What I learned in the last year since FOAK emerged as a concept (00:44:02)
First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects are critical to scaling breakthrough decarbonization technologies, yet they don’t fit neatly into traditional funding models. Investors, developers, and strategic partners need to navigate a complex ecosystem to make these projects bankable and viable. In this episode, I talk with David Yeh, a veteran climate tech investor and one of the key voices from our TechInvest event last autumn. He’s been at the forefront of FOAK investing and is here to share what he’s learned over the past year about getting these projects off the ground.David was previously featured on the Catalyst podcast discussing the challenges of funding and scaling FOAK projects. This episode builds on that conversation, covering the rapid changes in the sector and how investors and innovators can ensure their projects get the financing, partners, and expertise they need to succeed.Key Takeaways• FOAK’s Core Goal: Developing bankable projects from pilot to scale, ensuring they attract investors, customers, and suppliers.• Bankability Defined: Investors need stable returns, customers need reliability, and suppliers need to be paid on time. Strong teams and risk mitigation are non-negotiable.• How to Build Bankable FOAK Projects: Expertise is more critical than capital• The Role of EPCs & Strategic Partners: Success depends on having the right engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams and industry partners—not just big brands, but the right people.• Coachable Founders Matter: FOAK success isn’t just about having great tech; founders must understand commercialization, risk, and capital strategy.• Proven Models for FOAK Success: Companies like Fervo, Infinium, and Heirloom are demonstrating that FOAK projects can attract significant investment—if structured correctly.• Why Now is the Time to Build: Economic downturns can be an opportunity for resilient companies to thrive, as seen in past recessions with companies like Uber and Airbnb.Top 3 Reasons to Listen to This Episode· Get Inside the Mind of a FOAK Investor: David Yeh shares firsthand insights into what makes a FOAK project investable, based on real-world deals.· Learn What’s Working Now in Climate Tech: Discover how companies are securing billion-dollar funding rounds and making first-of-a-kind projects viable.· Understand the Key to Bankability: Whether you're a startup, investor, or policymaker, this episode breaks down how to de-risk projects and bring them to market successfully. Show links: - Connect with David Yeh, Founder, Precursor- Connect with Alex Cameron, Decarb Connect (and maybe even suggest a podcast discussion theme)- If this conversation resonated, join us at Decarb TechInvest in London in June 2025 – find out more here. - If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why hundreds of members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to find their peers, identify the right solutions and to create high value collaborations that will deliver co2 reductions in our most critical industries. It’s the fastest growing network of its kind, so come and find out why Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Learn more about Decarb ConnectOur global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. We have events coming up in London, Amsterdam, Boston, Toronto and Dallas and the opportunity to find the biggest brains in carbon management and your future collaborators. For year-round introductions and meanginful insights, get in touch about your membership of the Decarbonization Leaders Network – so many benefits, hundreds of people equally focused on decarbonization – find out more and talk with Jack Figg, Community Director. (00:40) - – Welcome and Introduction to David Yeh and the FOAK journey
(00:00) - Chapter 2
(04:40) - - Defining FOAK and “Bankability”
(00:00) - Chapter 4
(07:03) - – FOAK 2.0: Lessons Learned & Market Shifts
(00:00) - Chapter 6
(11:40) - - Experience and expertise: The missing middle in FOAK
(00:00) - Chapter 8
(18:45) - - The Precursor Team: The Avengers of FOAK
(00:00) - Chapter 10
(22:29) - - What Makes a Great Founder: Green Flags & Red Flags
(00:00) - Chapter 12
(25:15) - – Learning on Black Diamonds: Why Founders Can’t Wing FOAK
(00:00) - Chapter 14
(26:05) - - What Should Founders Come to the Table With for Investment?
(00:00) - Chapter 16
(28:11) - - Don’t Outsource Your Baby: Why Project Development Must Be In-House
(00:00) - Chapter 18
(00:31) - – Success Stories in a Tough Market
(00:00) - Chapter 20
(33:35) - – Policy, Market Shifts & Global Opportunity
(00:00) - Chapter 22
(37:42) - – Precursor’s Vision: Creating the Tesla effect
(00:00) - Chapter 24
(41:27) - - Who’s on the Tesla Track? Promising Players to Watch in the Industrial Decarbonisation Space
(00:00) - Chapter 26
(42:37) - - Outro and closing comments
LSB’s view on market development for low carbon products (00:56:08)
Who will pay for industrial products with low or no carbon footprint? Received wisdom is that people won’t pay a green premium, and yet consumers and many manufacturers further down value chains are keen to have access to products that don’t carry high co2 intensity and see value in the environmental benefits of those products. So where these markets exist, albeit nascent, what levers exist that can help it take shape and come to scale? Join Alex Cameron, CEO of Decarb Connect and Jakob Krummenacher, Vice President of Clean Energy at LSB, for a discussion about how LSB is working both directly with existing clients and through extended value chains to create certified products that have a value and a client base willing to pay it. Here’s just some of the discussion highlights; What is driving LSB to create low carbon ammonia and downstream products?How do projects like the EL Dorado CCS project and Houston Ship Channel blue ammonia project play into this workCarbon intensity certification – the goal and process for securing independent certificationWhat does it mean to work through the end-to-end value chain to identify partners and future buyers?How to price the reduction in carbon intensity and the different routes and scenarios delivering low and lower carbon intensity products Jakob Krummenacher brings many years of experience in chem and fertilizer markets and in this video podcast we think you’ll also see the trader’s brain that he developed in his early career as an oil trader. If you’re looking for inspiration and insights into how we get past the mental block of marketing a green premium, especially in industrial products, then this is the conversation for you. Show links: - Connect with Jakob Krummenacher, LSB- Connect with Alex Cameron, Decarb Connect (and maybe even suggest a podcast discussion theme)- If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why hundreds of members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to find their peers, identify the right solutions and to create high value collaborations that will deliver co2 reductions in our most critical industries. It’s the fastest growing network of its kind, so come and find out why Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Learn more about Decarb ConnectOur global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. We events coming up in Houston, London, Amsterdam, Boston, Manchester and the opportunity to find the biggest brains in carbon management and your future collaborators.
The Climate Decade in Focus: A 2025 Status Review (00:51:08)
With 2025 underway, we are midway through what is the most significant decade in tackling climate and the energy transition. Listen in to this conversation between Alex Cameron, Founder of Decarb Connect, and Ben Moens, Managing Director of Engie Impact, as they explore the progress, headwinds and tailwinds impacting industrial decarb. You’ll get insights into 5 key technologies still set to impact industrial decarb, and also the route forward and expectations of where we will be by 2030. Key Takeaways: · How the shift in delivery and attitudes around industrial decarbonisation will shape the next 5 years· The impact of the unforeseen crises of the 2020s and how we have responded to them · How a growing need to focus on climate economics is driving tech adoption and strategy · Renewables & electrification: there are strong fundamentals and momentum, but how can industrials manage market volatility?· Nuclear: a clear shift in sentiment but when will meaningful contributions be possible? · Biomethane – a critical tool for many, but what active sourcing approaches will be needed? · Hydrogen – how has the hype bubble and contraction redrawn the future market? · Carbon capture - a niche solution which has gained substantial financial support · End-to-end economics in a value chain, and ways to manage the transition through the downstream willingness-to-pay and transition risks Show Links: - Connect with Ben Moens and the team at Engie Impact- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire.Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind.
BASF Canada: How to drive superior levels sustainability engagement through employees and other stakeholders (00:41:06)
In this episode, Eva Musso – Head of Sustainability and Government Relations for BASF Canada, talks with Alex about why BASF Canada has had such a strong focus on employee and supply chain sustainability engagement programmes and the value of this activity to the business. Sustainability cannot be the remit of just one person, but many companies find the scale of the issue and the busyness of staff can be a block to meaningful engagement. So have Eva and her team achieved great results? We explore: How Eva’s background in Government brought a different lens to the challengeThe context and goals for the engagement element of her sustainability strategyThe goals the Sustain YOU program and employee responseThe most innovative projects to come out of the Site Emission Reduction Challenge and why making it an employee-led competition made a difference· How employee-driven programs shift the culture of sustainability within a global corporation· How partnering with external organizations like Bull Frog Power & Iron and Earth, link to sustainability objectives · How to engage suppliers to align with BASF’s decarbonization targets – and the role of BASF’s digital application for calculating the cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) For further links and information, check these links out: Show links: - Connect with Eva Musso on LinkedIn and explore the BASF Canada sustainability site- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Join Eva and Alex in Toronto where she will be speaking at Decarb Connect Canada (Toronto, November 2024)Recommended Links from BASF Canada:Bull Frog PowerIron and EarthPCF Clean Commuting Program Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind. (00:01) - Introduction
(00:02) - Eva Background and Journey into Environmental Science and Sustainability
(00:03) - Joining BASF
(05:41) - Engaging Employees and Stakeholders in BASF's sustainability mission
(07:35) - Measuring the impact of sustainability work
(08:58) - The Sustain You Program at BASF: Its goals: education, engagement, and recognition.
(11:28) - Initial Engagement and Statistics from the Program
(13:49) - Corporate Engagement off the back of the program
(14:52) - BASF's Site Emission Reduction Challenge
(16:04) - The Impact of implementing an Emissions Reduction Challenge
(19:24) - BASF's Decade of Action contest
(20:20) - How this program motivated employees
(23:00) - How these programs have fostered a cultural shift towards sustainability in the workplace
(26:15) - Balancing corporate needs and sustainability objectives when engaging in external partnerships
(29:17) - The principles of establishing successful partnerships: transparency, shared vision, and accountability.
(30:25) - Maintaining relationships with partners for future projects
(31:33) - Managing a complex supply chain: The strategies BASF employs to engage suppliers effectively for measurable sustainability outcomes.
(36:07) - The importance of training sales teams to effectively communicate the benefits of sustainable products to customers.
(36:29) - Lessons Learned in Stakeholder Engagement: Key takeaways from Eva's experience
(00:39) - Final Thoughts and Advice
How SMEs and Scale Ups are catalyzing decarb and industrial change: Peter Dushenski, Managing Director of GlasCurtain (00:49:54)
In this episode Peter Dushenski, Managing Director of GlasCurtain (building materials producer), talks with Alex about the role that nimble and innovative companies can play in driving innovation and decarb activity by larger players. If you’re someone working in a start up or SME you’ll enjoy this as a clarion call for your work in the climate space – and if you’re working in a larger business, its worth listening in to hear examples of how nimble companies are adapting products for the low carbon market. The conversation explores what it will take to see more take up of greener/lower co2 materials in construction, how some of the seen and unseen barriers can be managed and GlasCurtain’s own growth in this space. Show links: - Connect with Peter Dushenski and the team at GlasCurtain- Learn more about range of projects Peter is involved in- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Hear Peter as he speaks at Decarb Connect Canada (Toronto, November 2024) Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it’s the fastest growing network of its kind. 1:15 Intro 2:34 Who is Peter Dushenski and his journey into the sustainable building with GlasCurtain 6:26 How GlasCurtain’s system reduces both operational and embodied carbon, contributing to decarbonization in building projects 8:39 Why startups are crucial for industry transformation 15:27 How do we help disruptive start-ups survive the early stages of business development? 18:30 The significance of critical mass and infrastructure in driving innovation 21:32 Creating Markets for Lower CO₂ Products 25:58 Balancing Aesthetics, Functionality, and Sustainability in building design 29:32 Integrating Carbon Reduction with the Value Proposition 32.34 The Value Chain Challenge for Green Materials 38:03 Influencing the Decision Makers: Architects and Beyond 43.41 How do we keep the momentum behind decarbonisation 46:44 Collaborating across industries at Decarb Connect Canada 2024 48:36 Closing remarks(01:15) - Intro
(00:00) - Chapter 2
(02:34) - Who is Peter Dushenski and his journey into the sustainable building with GlasCurtain
(00:00) - Chapter 4
(06:26) - How GlasCurtain’s system reduces both operational and embodied carbon, contributing to decarbonization in building projects
(00:00) - Chapter 6
(08:39) - Why startups are crucial for industry transformation
(00:00) - Chapter 8
(15:27) - How do we help disruptive start-ups survive the early stages of business development?
(00:00) - Chapter 10
(18:30) - The significance of critical mass and infrastructure in driving innovation
(00:00) - Chapter 12
(21:32) - Creating Markets for Lower CO₂ Products
(00:00) - Chapter 14
(25:58) - Balancing Aesthetics, Functionality, and Sustainability in building design
(00:00) - Chapter 16
(29:32) - Integrating Carbon Reduction with the Value Proposition
(00:00) - Chapter 18
(00:32) - The Value Chain Challenge for Green Materials
(00:00) - Chapter 20
(38:03) - Influencing the Decision Makers: Architects and Beyond
(00:00) - Chapter 22
(00:43) - How do we keep the momentum behind decarbonisation
(00:00) - Chapter 24
(46:44) - Collaborating across industries at Decarb Connect Canada 2024
(00:00) - Chapter 26
(48:36) - Closing remarks
(00:00) - Chapter 28
Apoorv Sinha of Carbon Upcycling explores how to commercialize the Co2 Waste-to-Value Chain (00:52:03)
Carbon Capture Utilization is a growing category of tech and in this episode Alex Cameron, CEO of Decarb Connect, talks with one of the most advanced disruptors in the space about how they have created a commercial business model for co2 recycling that creates real financial as well as climate value. Seeing waste (in the form of co2 in particular) as a solution vs problem is the starting point – right now the team uses carbon dioxide emissions from any industry to lower the carbon intensity of concrete and more low-co2 materials are being unlocked through their work. Listen in to hear about their journey and these key takeaways: What is the range of emissions that Carbon Upcycling can work with and what is their particular client focus?How do they see Industrial circularity developing and how do they fit into this? Dig into the economics of CCU ad how Carbon Upcycling complements CCSYou’ll also explore their business strategy and the business model that aims at a true system-level impact and not just product developmentThe conversation also goes into the scaling of critical climate hardware and how Apoorv and team are getting through each stage of scale so successfully Here are some links and resources to enjoy as you listen to the conversation: - Connect with Apoorv Sinha and the team at Carbon Upcycling- Learn more about the tech, projects and plans of the team- Connect with Alex Cameron, CEO of Decarb Connect and suggest a podcast guest or theme Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. And while you’re at it, explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and see if this high-value membership could conntect you to the partners and answers you need in industrial decarbonisation.
How Urban Future Lab delivers high start-up to scale-up climate tech success results (00:52:01)
Listen in to this conversation between Fred Clerc, Interim MD of Urban Future Lab (part of NYU Tandon School of Engineering), and Alex Cameron, Founder of Decarb Connect as they talk about the accelerator program UFL runs and its outsized performance results. UFL has welcomed 170 companies into its accelerator programs the last few years, and these have gone on to raise more than $2.5bn and have an 85% success rate.. great stats by anyone’s measure. You’ll hear about the hardtech landscape that Fred and team focus on and what they have learned in the last few years about the drivers of success for climatetech. UFL works with early stage companies helping hem scale both the tech/IP of their solution, but also the commercial partnerships and business models they need to scale essential climate tech through series A, B, C and beyond. Key topics: How can we overcome the blocks to scaling complex, but essential, decarb hardware solutions?Who should be stepping into the lead investor role?What are we seeing change in the approach of private and philanthropic capital?What changes and opportunities is Fred seeing in the investor community?With a focus on their c2v cohorts, what pattern is the UFL team seeing in the companies that are able to go beyond Seed/Series A and really get to scale?Examples of key tech that has been through the program and on to funding/scale success Show links: - Connect with Fred Clerc and the team at Urban Future Labs- Learn more about the portfolio of tech companies working with UFL- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Connect with Urban Future Labs across their social links: Newsletter Sign Up • Linkedin • Instagram Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, join us at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 10-11, 2024) or take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series..
CRH Ventures’ drive to support First Of A Kind plants and tech commercialization (00:31:10)
Join Eduardo Gomez Mendoza, SVP and Head of CRH Ventures as he shares his perspective on how we can scale the most-needed hardware tech to deliver industrial decarbonisation. Welcome to this special edition of the Decarb Connect podcast featuring one of the 50+ speakers at Decarb Techinvest. We will be exploring, through a few conversations, how we scale up (beyond series B) and truly commercialise the hardware tech that transform our most essential, but co2 intensive, sectors. Eduardo Gomez Mendoza, SVP and Head of CRH Ventures, took on the mission to launch and grow CRH Ventures back in 2022 – in this conversation we talk about how his and the team’s focus has developed, along with his view of how we can scale the most-needed hardware tech to deliver industrial decarbonisation. We take a look at CRH Ventures’ 4 main areas of interest - Decarbonisation, Water, Circularity and Productivity… important to the core business as well as their sustainability goals. It was great to hear about the 4 announced investments in companies helping to create more sustainable outcomes for industry, there is also a a strong pipeline with more investments due to be announced this soon. Listen in to get Eduardo’s perspective on these points:Asset-heavy tech require significant capital to scale – can early tech show they can get the unit economics to work profitably at scale?What times of tech roadmaps and leadership team capabilities are essential for them?More capital is available for climate tech and hard tech and investors are more comfortable with asset-heavy businesses – but how are the expectations and needs of investors changing?The value in having strong technical and commercial teams around the world – what can CRH deliver that other CVCs may not?How are FOAK projects moving from plans to reality (with examples) Show Links: Connect to Eduardo Gomez Mendoza, Head of CRH Ventures and learn more about CRH VenturesConnect with Alex Cameron, Founder of Decarb Connect and find out more about our work with the leaders in industrial decarbonizationLearn more about Decarb TechInvest and the other speakers and guests joining Eduardo onsite If you’ve enjoyed this podcast –join us in Boston from 10-11 September 2024 for Decarb TechInvest. Eduardo is one of over 50+ speakers from across the industrial decarb tech and investor space. This is the only event that brings both high quality investors (including Eduardo) together with best in class hardtech teams at Series B+. Join us and help drive the momentum and partnership models that will define the next decade of industrial climate tech expansion. Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire.
How do we make climate tech, and new hardtech platforms in particular, more profitable? (00:29:18)
Join Alex Cameron, Founder of Decarb Connect and Anne Lyck Smitshuysen, partner in DynElectro for a discussion about how scaling climate tech can make new hardware platforms cost effective and profitable, even in early stages. Anne is a fuel cell specialist and a member of the Forbes 2023 30 under 30 list – she holds a Masters in Physics and Nanotechnology and is focused on bringing unique Power-to-X technologies to market which produce carbon-neutral green fuels. So much to check out in this conversation, including: • How do we change and challenge the perception that climate tech can’t be economical of profitable• What does Anne’s experience of the funding a start up tell us about how to prove to investors that new tech risk is being managed effectively and that early scale developments will be delivered on time?• What is the market for the green fuels created by their Power-to-X platform?• Hydrogen is a market that already sees high demand, synthetic fuels will add to this demand so what does this mean for price, risk and opportunity?• How does DynElectro compete in the electrolyzer market – specifically, what is it about the tech that allows them to make green fuels competitively?• What are the projects and partnerships have they formed (both with investors like Yara Growth Ventures and other stakeholders) Show links: Connect with Anne Lyck Smitshuysen and learn more about DynElectro’s projects and the associated climate/energy benefitsGet in touch with Alex Cameron and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect in industrial decarbonization Check out some recent news articles about DynElectro’s 11m Euro grant for their next electrolyzer project Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. If scaling essential decarb tech is something you’re focused on, join us at Decarb TechInvest in Boston from September 10-11 2024 or in Toronto (November) for Decarb Connect Canada. Keep an eye on all our meetings and events at www.DecarbConnect.com
Embedding AI to dramatically improve the co2 output and energy spend of data centres and other energy-intensive sectors (00:38:38)
If you’re exploring using AI to reduce energy spend and co2 output, or are investing in this space, listen in to Alex’s conversation with Clifford Federspiel, the co-founder and President/CTO of Vigilent, an AI platform focused on optimizing energy use and reducing carbon emissions in data centers. With a background in mechanical engineering and AI/control systems research and applications, Cliff and his co-founders have built a business over 20 years that now operates in 31 countries and serves mission-critical data centres in a variety of settings. Listen in for these takeaways: - Detail on the benefits of AI in data centre and industrial environments – manpower, power constraints, capex, water usage and energy - How to adapt to AI systems, what’s needed in terms of controls – but also what expect and how to maximise their value- Ensuring teams are able to work through change and overcoming sceptism about AI’s ability to optimize so efficiently and specifically With the global data centre market expanding rapidly, and the energy usage of the average data center increasing to 50 or even 100 MW, managing the efficient use of energy (and its relative co2 output) is essential and not only to the company that owns the facility. Listen in to learn more.. Links: Show links: - Connect with Clifford Federspiel and learn more about Vigilent’s case studies and climate/energy benefits- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Watch a short video about how the Brevik plant is pursuing CCS- Read up on the latest CCS project to be launched, this time in France Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
CCU, Fertilisers and FMCG: CCm Technologies role in taking waste CO2 emissions to solve Scope 3 challenges (00:46:16)
In 2023 the University of Cambridge published details that quantified how manure and synthetic fertilisers emit the equivalent of 2.6 gigatonnes of carbon per year which is more than the emissions from global aviation and shipping combined. Read up on that article in Nature Magazine here. Global fertiliser production is both essential and also hugely energy-intensive, yielding around 1.5% of total global CO2 emissions. CCm Technologies is a UK-based company scaling up to provide zero carbon fertilisers by taking CO2 waste streams and combining them with organic materials. With plans to triple production in the next few years, and projects in development in India and Europe, listen in to learn more about the FMCG partners who are supporting CCm’s scale up and the opportunity for their cost-comparative fertiliser products. Takeaways: The origins of CCm Technologies and the commercialisation of CCU technologyHow partnerships with major retail and FMCG brands have helped scale CCm’s plansHow the CCU tech works and the business model underpinning itWhy the “green premium” isn’t such a challenge for CCm’s business model and growthFuture plans and scale up Show links: - Connect with Pawel Kisielewski and follow his work- Read a profile on CCm Technologies by the Ellen Macarthur Foundation- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Read up on the pilot between Nestlé, Cargill and CCm Technologies to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser- Watch CCm Technologies on the BBC’s Countryfile program Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonisation around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could join the community of leading decarbonisers this year, at conferences in Boston (Decarb TechInvest, 10-11 September), Toronto (Decarb Connect Canada, 5-7 November). Or join us next year at Decarb Connect UK, Decarb Connect North America , or Decarb Connect Europe. We also offer a number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings for you to join. Sign up to the Decarb Connect newsletter to stay updated.
Dr Nicola Kimm: Exploring the strategic role and influence of sustainability and decarbonisation at Heidelberg Materials (00:30:36)
Listen in to this recording with Dr. Nicola Kimm, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Heidelberg Materials, to learn about the strategic role that sustainability has at Heidelberg Materials and its involvement at board level, with value chain partners and across key projects. Key Takeaways- How involving sustainability at board level drives both the right outcomes but also ensures a business lens for sustainability activity- Heidelberg Material’s structure for Sustainability: sustainability strategy, R&D, carbon capture, innovation scaling- The timeline and activity that is supporting the first full-scale net-zero carbon capture cement plant- How to create and accelerate market demand for Low-Carbon Products- Why setting a company-wide target of 50% sustainable revenue target by 2030 has led to real engagement and strong outcomes - Using "lighthouse" projects to showcase innovations like low-carbon wind farm bases Show links: - Connect with Dr. Nicola Kimm and explore the work of the Heidelberg Materials sustainability group- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Watch a short video about how the Brevik plant is pursuing CCS- Read up on the latest CCS project to be launched, this time in France Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the join our community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Europe, the US, Canada and the UK or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
How the nuclear market can be restructured and reimagined to effectively tackle industrial decarbonisation and the energy transition (00:41:03)
In this episode we look to a very specific nuclear technology that reuses nuclear waste. You’ll hear from Andrew Murdoch, the Managing Director of UK Ops for newcleo as he talks through the structural and market changes that would support wider use of nuclear as a clean energy. Key takeaways to listen out for: What it takes to create a zero carbon nuclear SMR plant?How the technology originated – what were the roots of resuing nuclear waste as a fuel? You’ll hear about the timeline to selling the first clean power from newcleo’s tech?Which markets or offtakers are signing MOUs and most likely to support the growth of this market? Acquiring companies along the value chain – what’s the plan and how does it support expansion? Show links: - Learn about newcleo’s development activities around lead-cooled fast reactors the at the ENEA-Brasimone centre in Italy (where they are working on all the non-nuclear aspects of their design)- Find out about newcleo and its leadership team- Get in touch with Andrew Murdoch, UK Managing Director of newcleo- Get in touch with Alex Cameron of Decarb Connect on LinkedIn if you’d like to guest host a podcast episode Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Securing authentic customer-driven demand for the energy transition and its critical projects (00:41:35)
Krista Johnson brings a real passion for enabling universal access to clean energy to this episode of the podcast. Listen in for a conversation that explores what it means to get true customer-driven demand for projects and how to engage authentically and positively with the neighbours and stakeholders of your projects. Anyone working to execute major projects in decarb or energy transition knows that customer engagement is increasingly requiring a total change in approach. In the US, the incentive-based policy approach absolutely demands that projects have real customer buy-in. Early engagement is key to invite stakeholders on the transformation journey and address fears of new technologies. Takeaways: o Why is it so essential – commercially, ethically, strategically – to have consumer/local engagement?o Listen to a comparison of two different project approaches to get a feel for how the landscape is changing and how different approaches yield different outcomeso Explore how to work with communities as partners from the start to build trust and supporto What adopting a curiosity about community plans can do for your commercial project’s success. o How is Johnson Matthey taking a lead in this space to help deliver the energy transition Show links: - Follow Krista Johnson on LinkedIn- Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Rebuilding global fertiliser market infrastructure to drive net zero (00:26:31)
Join Alex Cameron for this episode which welcomes Petter Østbø, former CEO of EuroChem and Founder/CEO of AtlasAgro. You’ll hear about the route to net zero in global fertilisers and the development of AtlasAgro’s ‘plant of the future’. The economic realities that large fertilizer companies face, largely due to fossil fuel-based assets and the nature of urea products, mean that decarbonisation of the ferts market as been slow . You’ll hear about how AtlasAgro is disrupting the market with its plans to build a network plants fuelled by clean hydrogen to bring green nitrates products to key markets whilst simultaneously removing the high transportation costs. The conversation covers the shift in trading models required, the need to work with buys on long term contracts – but also the interest from major brands in decarbonizing their supply chains, companies that view fertilizer emissions reductions as core to achieving their goals. Show links: - Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Connect to Petter Østbø and the team at AtlasAgro’s clean energy-based production approach - Read up on AtlasAgro’s Pacific North West green fertilizer plant plans Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Guest Podcast: The price of everything - SAF (00:40:57)
This week we are partnering with General Index to share their episode which explores the market and pricing dynamics around SAF. We chose this episode as our Guest Podcast because of the links with co2 reuse, industrial decarbonization as well as the opportunity to host a discussion which was more focused on the economics of a key green product. The aviation sector’s goal is to hit net zero by 2050 – and given the challenge of abating the sector, the potential for new, sustainable fuels is important. This episode of The Price of Everything was introduced and presented by Neil Bradford and David Elward. It was produced by Andrew Wheeler at General Index, in collaboration with Sassy Clyde and Fraser Heanue of Janno Media. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, or if you have any ideas and would like to be involved in future episodes, then please get in touch. Show links: - Learn more about GX and how they’re bringing robust, reliable price transparency to the world’s commodity markets.- Follow David Elward of General Index on LinkedIn- Learn more about SkyNRG and their role in the SAF Market- Get in touch with Alex Cameron of Decarb Connect on LinkedIn if you’d like to guest host a podcast episode Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Bruno Fux, Siam City Cement: Driving decarbonisation and sustainability at Siam City Cement (00:39:24)
In this week’s podcast, Bruno Fux joins Alex Cameron to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for decarbonisation in Vietnam, and specifically his plans for Siam City Cement. considering the country's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. You’ll hear a comparison of Siam City Cement's initiatives vs those in regions benefiting from more robust policy incentives and will hear about the company's proactive steps towards lowering emissions and increasing circularity. Whether it's replacing fossil fuels, reducing the clinker factor in cement, or engaging with the next generation of sustainability leaders, Siam City Cement’s efforts represent a crucial pivot towards sustainability in a traditionally resource-intensive industry. Tune into this episode for insights into how Siam City Cement is not just adapting to but also shaping the industrial sustainability landscape in Vietnam. This discussion also provides insights into why, in future competitivity terms, Bruno and the leaders of Siam City Cement are pursuing sustainability and net zero targets, no matter how challenging the context. Show links: - Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Connect to Bruno Fux - Learn more about the sustainability and co2 projects at Siam City Cement Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. You could the community of leading decarbonizers at conferences in Berlin (June), Boston (Our TechInvest event in September), Toronto (November), the UK or Houston or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Steve Meller, Founder & CEO, CH4 Global: Reducing methane in cattle with the twin focus of radical climate impact plus a profitable, marketable and scalable tech platform (00:54:24)
Steve Meller, Founder and CEO of CH4 Global, joined Alex to talk about the scale up of his company which is focused on massively reducing methane emissions from cattle using a seaweed technology. Steve Meller brings experience from the corporate, entrepreneurial and academic world to his leadership of CH4 Global – all are playing their part from the selection of the tech, the selection of the team and the essential core of a product that is commercially profitable from first sale. Listen to hear how Steve has led the scale up from research and lab development through their current project to construct their first commercial-scale facility. Agriculture accounts for 12 gigatonnes of co2-equivalent methane – whether you’re focused on ch2 or co2, listen in to learn how CH4 Global is scaling and their focus on real impact tied to a strong commercial. Steve talks with Alex about their capital efficient approach focused on validating the science, demonstrating commercial-scale production, and ensuring positive economics for farmers. He also discussed strategic partnerships for further scaling, critical to accessing the global market for his product. Key points of discussion: - Selecting an approach, technology and team that can deliver an outsized impact by 2030- Building a cost-effective and profitable platform without subsidies- Scalability of on-land production of seaweed- Timeline to their first commercial facility to be completed in 2024 You’ll also hear how CH4 Global raised $55M to date through angel, seed, and venture funding and their next steps in terms of funding rounds. Show links: - Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Connect to Steve Meller and the work of CH4 Global- Learn about CH4’s work so far and their great video overviews of methane and the agricultural climate issue Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. In 2024 you could join us at conferences in Manchester, Houston, Berlin (June), Toronto (November) or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
Characterizing the opportunity and unique challenges for India’s clean energy transition: Jai Asundi of CSTEP (00:53:43)
India’s watershed moment in climate-terms was the Paris COP where commitments were made on co2 sequestration, co2 intensity and renewables. More recently at COP Last year more commitments were made including hitting Net Zero by 2070. India is a developing industrial nation that needs to balance the right of a population to seek better overall living standards but which also needs to find the right response to internal and external calls for supporting its own industrials as they decarbonize. Post-CBAM, discussions are ongoing about the nature of a carbon market or more carbon regulations – and from Decarb Connect’s own experience, there are also highly motivated steel and cement organisations in India that are proactively trying to find routes forward. Join Alex Cameron, CEO of Decarb Connect, as she talks with Jai Asundi, the Executive Director of CSTEP Centre for study of science, technology and policy). They explore the opportunities for domestic and foreign investment around the energy and decarbonisation transition – but also the unique challenges and landscape of India and how this alters the priorities being set. Key discussion points: - What will future electricity and co2-intensive materials demand look like in a nation that is on an economic and consumer-expectations journey?- What kind of production-linked incentives are going to drive the tech ecosystem in India?- What are the opportunities around pilots of critical tech for both domestic and international industrials?- How are the CBAM headwinds driving policy discussions and planning?- How will India’s unique approach to expanding renewables open up opportunities for investors and others in this energy transition?- The two big climate commitments in india are net zero emissions by 2070 and meeting fifty percent of electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030o What are the practical implications for these targets (land use, water, carbon capture)o What could this mean for a developing economy and how people will live?o What is the size of the opportunity?o What are the technology and alternative material requirements developing Show links: - Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect- Connect to Jai Asundi and the work of CSTEP- Read up on CSTEPS report in the Energy and Emissions Implications for a Desired Quality of Life in India- Take a look at CSTEP’s No Silver Bullet report, exploring the route and reality of achieving Net Zero in India Learn about our Sponsor: Janno MediaMany thanks to our production partner and sponsor Janno Media for their support in delivering this podcast. They continue to facilitate great conversations that connect us with our audience, and their skills and expertise mean we can concentrate exclusively on generating great content to engage, inform and inspire. Want to learn more about Decarb Connect? Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), where members share insights and experiences as they accelerate their net zero plans. Check out our full offering and learn more about our members, summits, reports and webinars. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at the discussions about industrial decarbonisation taking place across our global event series. In 2024 you could join us at conferences in Manchester, Houston, Berlin (June), Toronto (November) or at any number of meet ups, site tours and virtual meetings.
