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Climate Confident

Tom Raftery
Climate Change
Sustainability
Plastic Pollution
Climate Policy
Decarbonization
Carbon Emissions
Global Plastics Treaty
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Energy Efficiency
Earth Day
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Microplastics
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Natural Gas
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Planetary Boundaries
Climate Activism
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Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for slashing emissions, fast.

Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, innovators, to unpack how they’re driving measurable climate action across industries, from energy and transport to supply cha... more

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Europe is drowning in cheap clean power, and still wasting it.

The problem isn’t renewables. It’s what happens when the grid can’t cope with abundance.

In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I’m joined by Oonagh O’Grady... more

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Europe doesn’t have a clean energy problem. It has a grid problem.

Solar is cheap. Batteries are scaling. Demand is exploding. The system in the middle is cracking.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Stait, Managing Director of Al... more

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8% of global emissions come from the material we barely talk about.

Concrete. Cement. The literal foundations of modern life, and one of the hardest climate problems we face.

In this episode, I’m joined by Ana Luisa Vaz, VP of Pro... more

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What if the biggest barrier to decarbonising buildings isn’t technology, cost, or ambition - but sheer complexity?

The built environment produces nearly 40% of global emissions, yet we still make low-carbon construction harder tha... more

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Recent Guests

Oonagh O'Grady
Vice President of International Origination at Hydrostor
Hydrostor
Episode: How Long-Duration Storage Makes Clean Energy Reliable
Rob Stait
Managing Director of Alight's behind the meter business
Alight Energy
Episode: Solar Isn’t Breaking the Grid. Our Grid Is Breaking Solar.
Ana Luisa
VP of Product at Paebbl, a company focused on decarbonizing concrete through carbon utilization and innovative material science.
Paebbl
Episode: Decarbonising Concrete With Carbon-Neutral Materials
Tommy Linstroth
Founder of Green Badger, a software solution for sustainable building practices
Green Badger
Episode: LEED v5, Embodied Carbon, and Real Emissions Cuts
Paul Burns
CEO of Mavarick AI, with a background in statistical machine learning and manufacturing
Mavarick AI
Episode: Why Bad Data Is Blocking Scope 3 Emissions Reduction
Rhyannon Galea
Expert in regenerative agricultural practices
eAgronom
Episode: Decarbonising Food Supply Chains with Real Data
Kristjan Luha
Specialist in structuring environmental projects with food sector partnerships
eAgronom
Episode: Decarbonising Food Supply Chains with Real Data
Nicholas Ball
CEO and founder of X Fuel
X Fuel
Episode: Decarbonising Shipping with Drop-In Waste-Based Fuels
Oliver Gunasekara
CEO and co-founder of Impossible Metals
Impossible Metals
Episode: Deep Sea Minerals and the Future of Climate Tech

Host

Tom Raftery
Host of Climate Confident and experienced in climate technology, focusing on sustainability and climate action across numerous sectors.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Excellent podcast featuring real changemakers and sustainability transition practitioners, bringing innovative solutions to societies around the globe.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MapleKiwIcarus
    2 years ago
  • Fascinating podcast! Highly recommend

    I discovered this podcast in late 2021 and it’s become my go-to. There’s so many stories here that have to do with hope, technology, economy, humans and of course the environment… It’s a lot of fun, diverse, and highly informative. Something for everyone fore sure. Give it a listen and share, it won’t dissappoint you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shellfish biologist
    United States4 years ago
  • Get listen and Act Now ! Best advice from Tom Raftery

    That is not just alarming or scary story - that is the good overview how we going to live tomorrow World. But there would be no any livable place without We Act on Climate Now. This is incredible series to understand ClimateTech & must have solutions to keep your life good and happy … Climate21 looks to be most interesting source of ESG/Sustainable innovations and tech solutions for green transition to better quality of life. Personally or for corporate governance that’s a podcast to listen. Tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABoym
    Russia4 years ago
  • Inspiring podcast

    I really enjoy Tom’s podcast! He always hosts amazing and insightful speakers and I like the length of the episodes. It’s such an important topic, and this podcast introduces it in an understandable and inspiring way. Looking forward to the next one, Tom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Trontelj
    Germany5 years ago
  • Great sustainability blog

    Really appreciate the breadth of your guests experiences. Keep up rhe great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pauls mini
    United States5 years ago

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The podcast offers a wealth of practical insights regarding climate action; listeners appreciate the combination of expert guests and tangible ideas.
Many highlight the engaging and insightful nature of the episodes, often praising the host for their adept interviewing skills.
Listeners appreciate the focus on innovative solutions and real-world applications in sustainability, as well as the call for urgent action on climate issues.
A few critiques mention the need for more diverse opinions and deeper analysis on contentious topics across sustainability and climate policies.

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How Long-Duration Storage Makes Clean Energy Reliable
Q: What should businesses and energy buyers be watching?
They should be aware of the evolving demand for long duration energy storage to balance renewable energy supply.
How Long-Duration Storage Makes Clean Energy Reliable
Q: What do you think regulators and policy makers most urgently need to get right to accelerate LDES?
They need to provide investment signals, conduct flexibility needs assessments, and ensure the integration of long duration energy storage in their planning.
Solar Isn’t Breaking the Grid. Our Grid Is Breaking Solar.
Q: What keeps you optimistic about Europe's clean energy future?
The pace of adoption in the renewables sector is exciting, and despite political challenges, the commercial success of clean energy continues to grow.
Solar Isn’t Breaking the Grid. Our Grid Is Breaking Solar.
Q: Can you share a customer success story?
Lear Corporation is a great example of a company implementing solar across multiple European sites to champion decarbonisation while locking in savings.
Solar Isn’t Breaking the Grid. Our Grid Is Breaking Solar.
Q: What do you think is the biggest tension you see right now between energy security, affordability, and decarbonisation?
The biggest challenge facing the energy sector is that our grids are not set up to handle the increasing demand driven by electrification and the growth of data centers.

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This podcast focuses on delivering practical strategies and actionable insights for combating climate change, specifically aimed at business leaders, policymakers, and climate technology professionals. The conversations center around real-world success stories, covering scalable solutions across various sectors including energy, transportation, food, and finance. Listeners can expect discussions on the politics and policies influencing the energy transition, innovative technologies shaping climate accountability, and hard-hitting truths about what is genuinely effective in driving measurable climate action. The emphasis is on what works and what doesn't, providing a clear pathway for smarter, faster decision-making in the face of climate ch... more

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7. Kristjan Luha
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