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June 9, 202616 min
Beyond Compliance: Building a Strong Safety Culture
This bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 focuses on the invisible cultural factors that shape organisational risk and safety performance.
The discussion highlights how companies can have strong procedures, audits, and compliance systems in place while still experiencing serious incidents because underlying cultural issues remain unresolved. Through real-world examples, the episode explores how communication breakdowns, siloed decision-making, and inconsistent leadership behaviours can undermine even the most mature EHS programs.
Ultimately, the episode underscores that strong safety culture requires more than documentation and compliance — it depends on leadership alignment, open communication, consistent behaviours, and a long-term investment in people.
Guest quotes:
Alizabeth Smith:
“The risk they hadn’t controlled, the risk they hadn’t looked at, was cultural.”
Alizabeth Smith:
“If you don’t deal with communication and consistency, people start believing the program will change in six months anyway.”
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction to cultural risk management
00:00:33 – Case study: when strong systems still failed
00:01:25 – Identifying cultural breakdowns and lack of trust
00:02:46 – Communication silos in large organisations
00:03:55 – Building a global risk register and consistent controls
00:05:00 – Why onboarding and training often fall short
00:06:09 – Wearables, micro-training, and new approaches to engagement
00:07:27 – Executive incentives and unintended reporting behaviours
00:09:39 – Leading indicators versus lagging indicators
00:11:44 – Case study: transforming culture in a global manufacturing company
00:15:04 – Developing future EHS leadership internally
00:15:51 – Closing reflections
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June 2, 202634 min
The New Era of Risk Management: From Compliance to Resilience
Episode 3 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 focuses on the transformation of risk management in a rapidly changing global environment.
The discussion highlights how modern risks now spread faster than ever through interconnected supply chains, social media, workforce pressures, and geopolitical instability.
The episode also explores how organisations are using leading indicators, management systems, and predictive approaches to identify operational risks earlier, while integrating EHS considerations into due diligence, procurement, sustainability, and organisational change processes.
Ultimately, the episode underscores that resilience depends on organisations proactively understanding risk, improving communication, and embedding risk management into every level of business decision-making.
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.
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Guest quotes:
Alizabeth Smith:
“The risk they hadn’t controlled, the risk they hadn’t looked at, was cultural.”
Alizabeth Smith:
“If you don’t deal with communication and consistency, people start believing the program will change in six months anyway.”
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction to cultural risk management
00:00:33 – Case study: when strong systems still failed
00:01:25 – Identifying cultural breakdowns and lack of trust
00:02:46 – Communication silos in large organisations
00:03:55 – Building a global risk register and consistent controls
00:05:00 – Why onboarding and training often fall short
00:06:09 – Wearables, micro-training, and new approaches to engagement
00:07:27 – Executive incentives and unintended reporting behaviours
00:09:39 – Leading indicators versus lagging indicators
00:11:44 – Case study: transforming culture in a global manufacturing company
00:15:04 – Developing future EHS leadership internally
00:15:51 – Closing reflections
Sponsor Copy
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.
Produced by Madcontent.co.nz
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May 19, 202612 min
The Hidden Impact of 6PPD: What Salmon Are Telling Us
In this bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, Beatrice Bizzaro and Ivy Liu take a deeper dive into the environmental consequences of 6PPD-quinone, focusing on its devastating effects on coho salmon. As a keystone and indicator species, coho salmon play a critical role in ecosystem health and provide an early warning signal for water pollution.
The episode explains how 6PPD, a widely used tire additive, reacts with ozone to form a highly toxic byproduct that enters waterways through stormwater runoff. This has led to acute and often rapid mortality events in salmon populations, particularly in urban streams, with significant ecological, cultural, and economic implications.
Ultimately, the episode underscores the urgent need for improved stormwater management, stronger regulatory action, and the development of safer chemical alternatives. It calls on organisations and regulators to take proactive steps to reduce pollutant release and better protect aquatic ecosystems.
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Timestamps:
00:06 – Introduction & episode overview
00:43 – Why coho salmon are key indicator species
03:28 – How 6PPD enters waterways
05:04 – Why research is concentrated in the Pacific Northwest
06:09 – Key takeaways and urgency for action
07:28 – Salmon life cycle and vulnerability
09:25 – “Canary in the coal mine” explained
11:45 – Closing reflections
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Sponsor:
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.
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Transcript
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Beatrice:
Hello everyone and welcome to Season 3 of Rethinking.
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Beatrice:
The EHS Global Goals, Local Delivery
and Inogen Alliance podcast.
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Beatrice:
My name is Beatrice Designer,
Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy,
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Beatrice:
and your host for today’s bonus episode.
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Beatrice:
I’m joined by Ivy from Terrapex.
Thanks for being here again, Ivy.
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Beatrice:
Why is coho salmon used
as an early warning indicator?
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Ivy:
Coho salmon are extremely sensitive.
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Ivy:
It helps to view them in the broader
Pacific Northwest salmon context.
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Ivy:
They’re among the most affected species
by 6PPD-quinone contamination.
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Ivy:
Salmon are vital to ecosystems —
as predators, prey, and nutrient recyclers.
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Ivy:
They also act as indicator species,
reflecting overall water quality.
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Ivy:
Coho salmon are especially useful indicators
because their response is acute and repeatable.
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Ivy:
This makes them key for identifying
urban runoff contamination.
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Ivy:
6PPD-quinone has been recognised
as a global contaminant since 2023.
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Beatrice:
How does it enter surface water?
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Ivy:
It comes from 6PPD,
a chemical used in car tyres.
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Ivy:
When tyres wear down,
particles react with ozone.
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Ivy:
This creates the toxic byproduct,
6PPD-quinone.
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Beatrice:
Why did research start
in the Pacific Northwest?
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Ivy:
Because coho salmon are native there,
and mass die-offs were highly visible.
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Ivy:
That triggered strong local research efforts
across universities and institutions.
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Beatrice:
What’s the key takeaway
from your work?
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Ivy:
The chemical is highly toxic
and shouldn’t be taken lightly.
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Ivy:
We urgently need safer alternatives
and better stormwater management.
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Beatrice:
Why are salmon especially vulnerable?
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Ivy:
They are anadromous —
moving between ocean and freshwater.
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Ivy:
This exposes them to risks
across multiple environments.
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Ivy:
They hatch in streams, move through estuaries,
then mature in the ocean.
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Ivy:
Finally, they return to freshwater
to spawn — often in urban areas.
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Beatrice:
What does “canary in the coal mine” mean?
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Ivy:
They signal broader water quality issues
caused by urban runoff.
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Ivy:
Their response is rapid and often lethal.
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Ivy:
Mortality can reach 60–90%,
sometimes within 90 minutes.
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Ivy:
Even at extremely low concentrations.
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Ivy:
This makes them powerful indicators
of broader environmental contamination.
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Beatrice:
Thank you, Ivy.
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Beatrice:
Thanks for listening.
Follow the podcast on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn and Apple.
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Beatrice:
Until next time,
thank you for being part of this community.
May 12, 202632 min
From PFAS to Microplastics: The Rising Challenge of Emerging Contaminants
Episode 2 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 focuses on the rapid rise of emerging contaminants and their impact on environmental and human health.
Advances in scientific research are revealing hidden risks from widely used chemicals, bringing emerging contaminants like 6PPD into focus as they transform into harmful byproducts, while growing public awareness, especially around PFAS “forever chemicals”, is accelerating regulatory and scientific action, with microplastics quickly gaining similar attention.
At the same time, organisations face challenges navigating fragmented and evolving regulations, particularly in the US, making risk management complex.
Ultimately, the episode underscores the need for organisations to proactively understand and manage their risks now, while individuals can contribute by reducing their everyday environmental impact.
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Guest quotes:
Ivy Ng:
“Advances in science are revealing previously unknown threats to the environment and human health.”
Jack Sheldon:
“There’s a lot to build on. We have a baseline of information, but still many unknowns when dealing with emerging contaminants.”
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction & overview of emerging contaminants
00:01:27 – What are emerging contaminants?
00:04:05 – Deep dive into 6PPD and its environmental impact
00:08:34 – PFAS vs microplastics: public awareness and regulation
00:12:10 – Human health risks and uncertainties
00:13:24 – How organisations are responding to PFAS
00:18:17 – Solutions: stormwater management and treatment systems
00:21:34 – Future outlook for PFAS and emerging contaminants
00:23:48 – Safer alternatives and regulatory developments
00:28:37 – Key actions for organisations and individuals
00:31:23 – Closing reflections
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Sponsor
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit https://www.inogenalliance.com to learn more.
Produced by Madcontent.co.nz
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Jack on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-sheldon-680a941a/
April 28, 202621 min
The Future of EHS: Growth, Risk & Global Trends
In this bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, Angelique Dixon talks with Ross Griffiths, Managing Director of Environment Analyst, to unpack the key forces shaping the global environmental consulting and EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) sector. The conversation dives into evolving ESG trends, where the focus is moving from intent to measurable business value, as well as the rising demand for energy solutions, digital transformation, and the accelerating growth of EHS services. With insights across regions the episode highlights how environmental and EHS challenges are now core business priorities.
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What is Environment Analyst?
02:45 - 54% Industry Growth – Why It Matters
03:35 - From Climate Momentum to Uncertainty
05:10 - ESG Isn’t Dead – It’s Evolving
06:20 - Energy Costs Are Reshaping Everything
07:15 - Why ROI Matters More Than Ever
10:05 - EHS Is the Fastest Growing Segment
19:45 - This Is a Business Problem, Not Political
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Sponsor
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/podcast to learn more.
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Links
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Angie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson
Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrgriffiths/
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April 21, 202640 min
25 Years of Impact: The Power of Global Collaboration in EHS
Episode 1 of Rethinking EHS, Season 3 reflects on 25 years of the Inogen Alliance, highlighting how its success has been built on connecting global organisations with deep local expertise to tackle complex environmental, health, safety, and sustainability challenges.
The discussion underscores key lessons for organisations: prioritise local knowledge, embrace technology, and foster strong partnerships to deliver meaningful, scalable impact, ultimately demonstrating that sustainable progress depends on aligning global ambition with on-the-ground realities.
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00:00 – Intro
00:03 – Opening & Series Introduction
01:13 – Setting the Scene: Topics & Guests
01:43 – The Origin Story: Why the Alliance Was Created
03:15 – Rising Complexity: Regulation & Local Expertise
05:43 – Why an Alliance Model (Not Expansion)?
07:21 – Evolution Over 25 Years
09:49 – Key Moments: When the Model Proved Itself
16:32 – The Present: Strategy, Purpose & Growth
22:09 – The Future: Risk, Uncertainty & Opportunity
31:52 – Advice & Closing Reflections
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Sponsor
Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/podcast to learn more.
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Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-knoke-27587a7
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March 10, 202615 min
BONUS: The Agentic Era – AI and the Future of EHS
In this follow-up to our last episode on AI in the tech industry, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, sits down with Karl Huntzicker, Global VP of Health and Safety at Salesforce, to look ahead at the future of AI in EHS.
Karl shares how the move from bots to agents marks the beginning of what he calls the “agentic era,” where digital tools are not just answering questions but taking action, conducting investigations, and helping EHS professionals focus where it matters most. The discussion highlights opportunities for augmentation, the evolving idea of a digital workforce, and the hope that AI will finally allow EHS leaders to achieve long-standing goals.
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Guest Quote:
“I really want to look back in five years and say we built agents that made sense, that helped our employees, that provided care to our employees, and that moved the health and safety program forward.” – Karl
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Time Stamps
00:32 Bots vs. Agents – What’s the Difference?
04:00 From Incident Investigations to the Agentic Era
07:13 Augmenting EHS Teams Without Losing Focus on People
10:22 The Digital Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges
13:00 Becoming “Bionic” – Augmentation and Superpowers
14:13 Hopes for the Next Five Years in EHS
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Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more.
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Angie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson/
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March 3, 202636 min
The Intersection of AI and EHS in the Tech Industry
Technology is transforming how we live and work, and artificial intelligence is reshaping Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in profound ways. In this episode, host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, is joined by Charlotte Buffoni, EHS Practice Director at Antea Group UK, Julie Kreger King, Senior Consultant and Technology Segment Leader at Antea Group USA, and Karl Huntzicker, Global VP of Health and Safety at Salesforce. Together they discuss how AI is being integrated into EHS practices, the challenges of trust and accuracy, the impact on the workforce, and the evolving role of EHS professionals in this new era.
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Guest Quotes
“AI is not the end all, be all… it needs to be guided, trained, and managed by humans consistently in order for it to be effective and accurate.” – Karl
“Using AI can allow EHS teams to move away from repetitive tasks… freeing them up to focus more on strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement.” – Charlotte
“It’s an iterative process. The more time you spend engaging with AI, the more comfortable and effective you become. Every EHS professional needs to start that journey now.” – Julie
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Time Stamps
01:02 Introducing Guests and Setting the Stage
02:54 How EHS Teams Are Using AI Today
06:09 Practical Applications and Early Wins in Tech
09:40 Regulatory Research and Policy Challenges
15:23 Impacts of AI on the Workforce
20:26 New Skills and Mindsets for EHS Professionals
26:28 Benefits, Risks, and Emerging Industry Practices
30:26 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in EHS
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Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more.
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Karl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlhuntzicker/
February 3, 20269 min
BONUS: Solving Community, Compliance, and Permitting Challenges in Solar
In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Sasikumar, Chief Marketing Officer with Chola Risk Services in India. Sasikumar shares a real-world case study from a 750 MW solar project that faced significant regulatory, permitting, and community challenges mid-development.The conversation highlights the blocks and bottlenecks they faced, and how they were overcome. Guest Quote“ This solar project is uh, for capacity of seven 50 megawatt, which was in a central part of India, which was taken up by one of large corporate in India. And what had happened over that was they had some issues related to regulations, local agitations from the village, and they came to us.” - SasikumarTime Stamps00:00 Introduction to the Energy Transition Bonus Case Study00:45 Overview of the 750 MW Solar Project in Central India01:55 Regulatory, Forest Zone, and Water Body Constraints03:45 Community Resistance and Public Hearing Challenges04:55 Addressing Livelihood Concerns and Misconceptions About Solar Heat05:45 Education, Safety Communication, and Local Language Engagement06:25 Design Changes: Pathways, Access, and Infrastructure Adjustments07:30 Key Lessons: Compliance, Planning, and Stakeholder Trust08:10 How the Project Shaped Future Solar DevelopmentsSponsor CopyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services worldwide. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.LinksInogenAlliance.com/resourcesInogenAlliance.com/podcastAngie on LinkedIn
January 27, 202637 min
Energy Transition Bottlenecks and How to Overcome Them
The global energy transition isn't stalled because of lack of ambition, it's often slowed by bottlenecks that block progress. We brought together some of our experts to be able to unpack what's really blocking progress, what tactics are working, and how we can move energy transition projects forward. Host Angie Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance, is joined by Emmanuel De Nanteuil, Managing Director of HPC France, Sasikumar, Chief Marketing Officer with Chola Risk Services in India and Scott Thomas, Sector Lead for Solar with Tonkin + Taylor out of New Zealand.Guest Quotes“Everyone wants the energy transition, but transition has a cost.” - Emmanuel“Finance is not at all a problem in India…Land issues are major in India. Transmission and evacuation is another problem.” - Sasikumar“ Our base load [in New Zealand] is around 80 to 90 percent renewables. It is making sure that the mix that comes on board is still green.” - ScottTime Stamps00:00 Introduction to Energy Transition00:53 Expert Insights: Bottlenecks in Europe04:39 Challenges and Progress in India15:21 Financing and Investment Issues24:30 Energy Transition in New Zealand Sponsor CopyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more.LinksInogenalliance.com/resourcesInogenalliance.com/podcast] Angie on LinkedInEmmanuel on LinkedInScott on LinkedIn
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