Planet Innovators and the Average Joe

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Feb 2024

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Welcome to Planet Innovators and the Average Joe - brought to you by tem. You are in the right place. Here you can get excited about the incredible work going on to protect and preserve our planet and listen to the human stories behind the climate movement. In each episode, industry experts and entrepreneurs will help us answer your questions and share how they are leading the way in sustainable practices. Join us as we dive into discussions about topics that matter to you! As a start-up we really appreciate your support of our mission, subscribe to our podcast and you can see our journey towards a better future.

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February 9, 202429 min

Episode 7: Let's UNDO carbon with Georgia Pemberton

In our latest episode of the pod, we hear from the optimistic force-of-nature that is Georgia Pemberton, Head of Enterprise Sales for UNDO. Best known for their high-permanence carbon removal solution, enhanced rock weathering, the team at UNDO work with businesses of all sizes on their journey to net zero.In this insightful chat Joe and Georgia talk about:the fascinating, ancient and nature-enabled method of carbon removal that have put UNDO on the map;how to cross the chasm of change and make carbon removal work if you’re a climate forward business that want to make an impact;the need for education and why there are still too many acronyms in the industry;and they break down carbon credits to demystify how we define quality and how to navigate greenwashing fears.

January 11, 202416 min

Risks, learnings and the big themes in energy for 2024

As we kickstart our biggest year yet at tem. our Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Jason Stocks jumps into the podcast hot seat solo. In this 16-minute fireside episode, you will hear Jason's open reflection on the risks and learnings from the last 12 months, the power of customer conversations and the pressing themes transforming the energy sector in the year ahead.

December 8, 202336 min

Episode 5: Breaking barriers to EVs with Co-Founder Niall Riddell.

In this episode we’re joined by Niall Riddell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Paua. From an engineering degree to starting Paua, Niall has based his career on the decarbonisation of the economy. His start-up, Paua, is enabling fleets and businesses to manage payment and reimbursement across home and public chargingCheck what they do: https://www.pauatech.com/

November 28, 202352 min

Episode 4: Robert Schrimpff - Brightening futures with solar for schools.

Check out this week’s episode with Robert Schrimpff CEO of Solar for Schools. Robert is passionate about accelerating the rate at which society decarbonises as well as educating the next generation on the challenges and solutions to this. Solar for Schools are creating a brighter future and through their partners, they fund, design, install and operate solar panels on schools’ roofs. Check out their amazing work here: https://www.solarforschools.co.uk/

November 8, 202336 min

Episode 3: Charging the future with Charlie Cook

We are here with another fantastic instalment of our podcast! In this episode, we speak with the CEO of Rightcharge, Charlie Cook, who shares his incredible journey and the challenges that owners have in setting up new technologies that are better on bills and the planet.

October 18, 202329 min

Episode 2: A Sustainable Legacy with Johnny Wake, Managing Partner

We are back with another podcast! This episode features the managing partner of Courteenhall Estate, Johnny Wake. Courteenhall Estate has gained well-deserved recognition for its outstanding commitment to sustainability, care for the environment, and exceptional approach to wildlife. For an impressive 351 years, Courteenhall has been a family-run business with a clear mission to leave a lasting legacy they can be proud of. In this episode, Johnny Wake speaks with tem CEO Joe McDonald about his incredible journey with Courteenhall Estate, his vision for the future, and the challenges he has faced along the way.

October 18, 202344 min

Episode 1: Joe talks with Paul Brown CEO & Founder BOL Foods

In this special first ever episode Joe McDonald (founder and CEO of tem.energy) talks with Paul Brown, CEO & Founder of BOL Foods about investing in a green future, how Climate Tech is the new rock and roll and the challenges we face individually and collectively on the path to 100% renewable energy.