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The Intersection of AI and EHS in the Tech Industry

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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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BONUS: Solving Community, Compliance, and Permitting Challenges in Solar

jon@caspianstudios.com (Sasikumar, Angie Dickson) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.” - Sasikumar

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Energy Transition Bonus Case Study
00:45 Overview of the 750 MW Solar Project in Central India
01:55 Regulatory, Forest Zone, and Water Body Constraints
03:45 Community Resistance and Public Hearing Challenges
04:55 Addressing Livelihood Concerns and Misconceptions About Solar Heat
05:45 Education, Safety Communication, and Local Language Engagement
06:25 Design Changes: Pathways, Access, and Infrastructure Adjustments
07:30 Key Lessons: Compliance, Planning, and Stakeholder Trust
08:10 How the Project Shaped Future Solar Developments

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Energy Transition Bottlenecks and How to Overcome Them

jon@caspianstudios.com (Inogen Alliance) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.” - Scott

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Energy Transition

00:53 Expert Insights: Bottlenecks in Europe

04:39 Challenges and Progress in India

15:21 Financing and Investment Issues

24:30 Energy Transition in New Zealand

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BONUS: Turning a Toxic Legacy into Community Land

jon@caspianstudios.com (Sofiane Kessouar, Angie Dickson) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Sofiane, a Senior EHS Consultant with Baden Consulting in Switzerland. Sofiane walks through the extraordinary remediation of a major hazardous waste site, one of the largest and most complex environmental cleanup projects in Swiss history. He explains how decades of contamination were safely excavated, contained, and transformed into a site that now serves both the environment and the surrounding community.

Guest Quote

“The site is no longer a hazard. It is now a resource for the community and the environment. It shows that legacy contamination can be reversed if action is taken.” - Sofiane

Time Stamps

00:45 The Long History of the Site: From Clay Extraction to Waste Disposal
04:05 Safely Removing 500,000+ Tons of Hazardous and Contaminated Material
05:40 Shared Responsibility: Local Authorities, Industry, and Federal Support
06:25 From Hazard to Habitat: Agriculture, Natural Reserves, and Regeneration
07:40 Core Lessons: Prevention, Collaboration, and Lifecycle Stewardship
08:20 Waste-to-Energy Insights: Why Reduction Still Comes First

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From Landfill to Resource: How Waste-to-Energy Is Transforming Cities

Tue, 2 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Landfills have long been the end of the road for waste. Today, they're becoming the starting point for transformation. What if instead of disposal, we saw energy, materials and opportunity. Today we're exploring how waste to energy is reshaping the global circular economy. Hosts Phil Dillard and Angie Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance, are joined by Sofiane Kessouar, Senior EHS Consultant for Baden Consulting in Switzerland and Meiling Xu, Senior EHS Consultant, from Anew Global Consulting in China.

Guest Quotes

“ It keeps surprising me that people from other region of the world often still seem to consider landfills an acceptable method of waste treatment, and that waste to energy seems somewhat utopian to them. These plants don't just burn waste. They produce electricity and heat, often supplying homes or industry.” - Sofiane

In China, landfill sectors is in the rapid transition, hundreds of old sites, , being closed or mined for the west. As of 2023, the number of municipal waste landfill sites across the country has decreased from 640 in 2015 to 366. The closed sites are now transforming into equal parks, industrial parks, or other land usage after soil remediation and the land redevelopment.” - Meiling

Time Stamps

01:14 – Switzerland’s Waste-to-Energy Success
02:08 – China’s Rapid Waste Transition
05:02 – Misconceptions About Landfills & Incineration
08:27 – What Zero Waste Looks Like in Practice
12:06 – Waste-to-Energy in Europe’s Sustainability Strategy
14:54 – Innovation Spotlight: New Technologies in China
18:42 – Industrial vs. Household Sorting Challenges
23:26 – Aligning Global Corporate Waste Strategies

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BONUS: Latest Updates Across LATAM

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We're excited to bring you an inside peek into the state of EHS in Latin America. With local insights from experts across the region. Each answers the question. What's most important for businesses to know about EHS in your country?

Hear from:

Noah Koolik, VP of Business Development, IEMS Americas
Miguel Ego Aguirre, Environmental Consultant, EAS
Jose Dengo, Partner, CDG Environmental Advisors
Hilton Lucio, CEO, Antea Brasil
Ivan Angel, Environmental Senior Consultant, CAO Consultores

BONUS: Building Resilient Infrastructure Along New Zealand’s Coast

jon@caspianstudios.com (Chris Perks, Angie Dickson) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Chris Perks of Tonkin + Taylor about the Te Ara Tupua Cycleway project in New Zealand.

Chris explains how the team used innovative, nature-based design—like an artificial reef for stormwater treatment—to reduce costs, protect local ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. He also shares how New Zealand’s approach to infrastructure combines environmental stewardship, cultural respect, and creative engineering to achieve lasting impact.

Guest Quote:

“From someone that’s putting in some aggregates, some asphalt, and some concrete, we’re actually stimulating environmental benefits and wildlife growth. That’s pretty cool.” – Chris Perks

Time Stamps

00:45 The Tapua Cycleway: Connecting Communities Through Sustainable Design

02:05 Balancing Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Along the Coast

03:25 The Artificial Reef: A Smarter, Greener Stormwater Solution

05:00 How Collaboration Drove Innovation and Cost Savings

08:20 Lessons from New Zealand: Resourcefulness, Stakeholders, and Scale

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Building the Future: Sustainable Infrastructure Across Continents

jon@caspianstudios.com (Angie Dickson, Thomas Noack, Chris Perks) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Infrastructure systems around the world are under strain — from roads and bridges to power and water networks. Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, is joined by Chris Perks, Sector Director of Transportation at Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand, and Thomas Noack, VP of International Business at HPC in Germany. Together, they explore new funding models, sustainable design, and the growing role of private-sector innovation in building infrastructure that lasts.

Guest Quotes

“Everybody in the infrastructure sector in New Zealand feels a great responsibility and a privilege to maintain the beauty and the environmental benefit of the country while still improving our infrastructure.” – Chris

“Europe wants to be climate neutral in 2050. This means we have huge investments necessary for energy, roads, logistics, and digitalization.” – Thomas

Time Stamps

02:40 Funding Models and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships
06:10 Innovation and Whole-of-Life Thinking in Infrastructure
07:45 Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility in New Zealand
11:20 How Tonkin + Taylor Embeds Environmental Values in Practice
14:00 Policy, Technology, and Mindset Shifts for the Future
18:30 Infrastructure Challenges Across Europe
22:50 EU Investment and Regional Development
26:10 Environmental Permitting and Smart Planning
30:15 Sustainability Certifications and Material Choices
33:20 The Future of Infrastructure and Global Collaboration

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BONUS: Lessons from the Field – Phytoremediation in Action

jon@caspianstudios.com (Gabriele Cerutti, Beatrice Bizzaro) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, Host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, sits down with Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy, to explore a fascinating case study on phytoremediation.

Gabriele highlights the opportunities and challenges of applying phytoremediation in agricultural contexts. He explains how this sustainable approach compares to traditional remediation, the operational challenges faced during implementation, and the long-term benefits for soil conservation, biodiversity, and circularity.

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Guest Quote:

“There are many benefits considering phytoremediation… low cost compared to conventional remediation techniques, low or zero energy consumption, and the soil is ready to use for agricultural activities.” – Gabriele

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Time Stamps
01:02 Phytoremediation in Agricultural Contexts: The Case Study

04:37 Challenges in Applying Phytoremediation (Weather, Pests, Time)

07:00 The Importance of Soil Conservation and Biomass Reuse

09:23 Balancing Benefits with Limitations in Sustainable Remediation

12:35 Why Pilot Testing and On-Site Trials Are Essential

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Rethinking Remediation for a Sustainable Future

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Sustainable remediation goes beyond cleaning contaminated sites—it’s about supporting climate resilience, circular economy principles, and healthier communities. In this episode, we explore why traditional remediation methods are no longer enough, the opportunities of nature-based and in situ approaches, and the global collaboration driving innovation in this field.

We hear from host Phil Dillard, joined by co-host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader. Together, they speak with: Jason Lagowski, Senior Consultant at Antea Group USA and Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy.

Guest Quotes

“Mother Nature is really good about cleaning itself up, but we can actually enhance it and speed up that process.” – Jason

“Everyone can find the most complicated solution. The best way is to find the easier solution… we have a good opportunity to find the best solution using bioremediation or sustainable remediation.” – Gabriele

Time Stamps

00:51 Meet the Experts: Jason Lagowski and Gabriele Cerutti

05:22 Defining Sustainable Remediation vs. Traditional Methods

07:39 Regional Perspectives: Europe, the U.S., and Global Challenges

15:11 Changing Mindsets: Why Stakeholders Struggle with Evolution

16:18 The Role of Legislation and Circularity in Remediation

18:55 What’s at Stake: The Cost of Inaction

23:00 Driving the Future: Innovation, Policy, and Collaboration

26:03 Emerging Technologies to Watch in Remediation

28:53 Key Takeaways: Nature-Based Solutions and Clear CommunicationSponsor Copy

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Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagowskijasonj/

BONUS: Insights from World Water Week

jon@caspianstudios.com (Ilaria Troncia, Beatrice Bizarro) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this follow-up to our last episode on climate resilience, Host Beatrice Bizarro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, sits down with Ilaria Troncia, Sustainability Consultant, HPC, to discuss key takeaways from this year’s World Water Week event. The episode highlights the critical need to integrate climate and water management, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and effective communication.

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Guest Quote:

”Water stewardship isn't just a technical exercise about conservation or compliance. It's really about understanding the real, often hidden, interconnection between nature, people, businesses, and also different levels of these three elements.”

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Time Stamps
00:32 The Importance of Water in Climate Conversations

01:32 World Water Week Congress Insights

02:53 Experiences and Learnings from World Water Week

07:13 Challenges in Water Stewardship

12:36 Defining Success in Water Stewardship

17:28 Key Lessons and Future Directions

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Ilaria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilaria-troncia/

Water Stewardship as a Key to Climate Action

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Water stewardship has a critical role to play in the fight against the climate crisis - it’s one of the key threads connecting climate action, environmental health, and community resilience. In this episode, we discuss regional water stewardship, technological opportunities and perceptions within the business community. We hear from the host of this episode, Beatrice Bizarro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, along with Annika Taylor, Senior Consultant at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates in Australia, Natalya Holm, Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Services Lead at Antea Group USA, and Chris Shanks, Environmental Discipline Manager and Environmental Scientist at Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand.

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Guest Quotes

“ We need to always keep in mind that climate and water, they go hand in hand and so do their solutions.” - Beatrice

“ Climate mitigation can't succeed without water. So that's really one of the first things that you have to look at, and that's one of the first things that's really affected by climate change.” - Annika

“ Water is that big mechanism in a way that we both experience effects of climate change, but it is also the mechanism in which we can mitigate a lot of those risks” - Natalya

“ I saw the social harm that comes from not managing water supplies. That is a constant driver for me that, you know, we don't let that happen again ever.” - Chris

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01:02 Meet the Experts: Water Professionals from Around the World

05:37 Challenges and Solutions in Water Management

11:03 Technological Innovations in Water and Climate Action

15:15 Global Perspectives on Water and Climate Risks

25:38 The Importance of Simplifying Water Stewardship Communication

30:06 Untapped Opportunities in Water Stewardship

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Annika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annikataylor/
Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shanks-7b557544/
Natalya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalyaholm/

BONUS: Climate Resilience in Healthcare - Perspectives from New Zealand

jon@caspianstudios.com (Laura Kirkvold, James Hughes) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this follow-up to our last episode on climate resilience, Host Laura Kirkvold, Sustainability Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance and Consultant with Antea Group USA, sits down with James Hughes, Technical Director for Climate and Resilience and Strategic Consulting at Tonkin + Taylor to elaborate on the topic, with a focus on the healthcare sector in New Zealand. James highlights the interconnection between environmental challenges and systemic disparities, including access to healthcare in a timely manner.

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Guest Quote:

“ When you start looking at the broader, interconnected issues with delivering a healthcare system over the long term, and that requires, obviously funding from government, ongoing improvements to the healthcare system, at the same time at which climate change impacts are not only affecting the healthcare system, but the broader economy. You can quite plausibly develop scenarios where all those things coincide in a very difficult situation and problematic situation where funding goes down, climate impacts go up and, for example, waiting times increase, more people transition to private healthcare, if they can afford it.”

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Time Stamps
(00:29) Tonkin + Taylor’s report: Key findings

(04:09) How the healthcare context is unique

(08:38) How climate risk exacerbates inequities

(11:26) Recommendations for companies

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James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hughes-3b337524/

Climate Resilience: Perspectives from North America, Europe, and Oceania

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Businesses today are operating in an environment where a discussion about climate risk must be front and center. The question is: How do companies move from simply being aware of climate risks, to taking real, strategic action? In this episode, we discuss regional climate risks, data technology, and the forward-looking planning critical for building resilience.

We hear from co-host for this episode, Laura Kirkvold, Sustainability Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance and Consultant with Antea Group USA, James Hughes, Technical Director for Climate and Resilience and Strategic Consulting at Tonkin + Taylor, Audrey Beattie, Senior Manager in the Sustainability Practice at Antea Group USA, and Michalis Lellis, Water and Environmental Specialist at Baden Consulting.

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Guest Quotes

“Uncertainty is the key thing we're talking about here. For a business, when we've got a range of different plausible futures, the question is how do you make good decisions in a world that's rapidly changing?... We use the word non-stationary where we've largely experienced a stationary climate in the past and things are rapidly changing." - James

“The key is being able to connect climate-related risks to business impacts and understanding, how does a risk actually show up in their operations and also critically in their supply chain?” - Audrey

“The integration of real-time environmental monitoring with predictive modeling, supported by predictive telemetry and remote control systems is a game changer. It allows companies to track conditions like air quality, water availability and temperature in real time, while forecasting emerging risk…it enables businesses to act proactively, preventing damage, reducing downtime, and protecting both communities and the environment.” - Michalis

“Scenario analysis is now a tool that is newer to us and available to us, but so few companies are actually leveraging that information." - Laura

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(02:04) Regional climate challenges

(07:29) Translating risk assessments into strategies

(11:01) Resilience in 2025 and beyond

(25:54) Tools and methods for climate risk assessment

(37:37) Phil and Laura’s key takeaways

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Michalis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalis-lellis/
Audrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-beattie-727446155/

BONUS: Safety in Design - Case Studies from China

jon@caspianstudios.com (Inogen Alliance) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this follow-up to our last episode on Safety in Design, Host Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith sits down with Meng Liu, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting in China, to discuss two case studies that highlight the benefits of this approach. Meng shares the outcomes of a factory consultation for an electric vehicle manufacturer and a construction project for a university, with time pressures to accommodate the academic year.

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Guest Quote:

“ Sometimes people think safety is like additional measure and the cost to a project, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes we can help the clients to save money and also improve their schedule.”

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(01:43) Construction at a top university, with time pressures

(06:36) Supporting a top electric vehicle manufacturer

(10:55) Proving ROI and finding supportive stakeholders

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Meng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengliu/

Safety in Design: A Global Movement

Tue, 5 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project. In this episode, we discuss Safety in Design across the world, diving into how it improves worker safety, construction schedules and financial outcomes. We hear from Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith, VP at Antea Group USA, Global Health & Safety Working Group Leader at the Inogen Alliance, as well as Arun Shourie, Senior Manager at Chola MS Risk in India, and Meng Liu, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting in China.

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Guest Quotes

“ This whole process of Safety in Design demonstrates the commitment of an employer towards an employee, towards the wellbeing of an employee.” - Arun

“It’s not only about safety, it is also about cost and schedule and efficiency.” Meng

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Time Stamps
(00:00) Safety in Design and reducing risks

(00:46) Meet the hosts and guests

(04:38) Why Safety in Design matters now

(09:55) Design decisions and risk prevention

(18:10) Case studies from India and China

(26:45) Making the business case to leadership

(32:20) Phil and Alizabeth’s key takeaways

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Meng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengliu/

BONUS: Best-In-Class Landfill Design - A Case Study

jon@caspianstudios.com (Andrew Green, Angelique Dickson) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia. They dive into the benefits of ET capping systems, highlighting their contribution to biodiversity and reduced environmental impact.

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Guest Quotes:

“ You drive past a conventional landfill and all that you're seeing is grass and some monitoring infrastructure, and it's a pretty bleak environment. Whereas the ET capping systems we're seeing at the environment now are proper ecosystems. In Australia, we've got kangaroos living on these capping systems. They're raising their young on them. We're seeing a return of predatory native birds. The reestablishment of ecosystems. It's a wonderful reuse of this otherwise bland and hostile environment.”

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(00:50) Overview of Evapotranspiration Landfill Capping

(01:27) Benefits of ET Capping Systems

(03:20) Challenges and Adoption of ET Capping Systems

(06:21) Global Perspective and Future of ET Capping

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When Yesterday’s Trash Becomes Tomorrow’s Crisis

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What happens when yesterday’s landfills become today’s problem—cracking, leaking, or resurfacing in the wake of poor maintenance or climate-driven disasters? In this episode, we dive into how companies and communities are tackling the legacy of contaminated sites, and the best practices shaping a safer, more resilient future for remediation. We hear from Angelique Dickson, co-host in this episode, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP at Antea Group USA; Paul Walker, Technical Director at Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand; and Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, Australia.

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Guest Quotes

“The relationship with landfills is an interesting one. They're a necessary evil. We all use them to a greater or lesser extent. But I think there's an element that we don't want to think about them. We don't want them to be there. We just want somebody else to deal with them, basically.” - Paul

“ Our landfill space has been relatively well regulated.That's not to say that we don't have historic landfills that are sort of forgotten, or our legacy sites…But basically what we've got in Victoria is some of the highest standards for landfill design, siting design, operation and rehabilitation in the country. A lot of other states and even other countries use our standards as their default.” - Andrew

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(00:00) Landfills: Out of sight, out of mind?

(00:46) Meet the hosts and guests

(01:19) Biggest risks of modern landfills

(02:41) New Zealand's legacy landfills: A case study

(09:54) Australia's best practices in landfill management

(16:59) Climate change and its impact on landfills

(22:28) Innovations and global knowledge sharing

(32:15) Key takeaways with the hosts

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Angie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquedickson/

Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-walker-716a6139/\

Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-green-740b7776/

BONUS: The State of Energy Transition in Europe

jon@caspianstudios.com (Alex Ferguson, Angelique Dickson, Inogen Alliance) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this follow-up to our last episode on navigating EHS through disruption, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK, to discuss Europe in greater depth. The discussion covers the significant changes driven by geopolitics and how governments and private sectors are responding to these changes, plus the evolving regulatory landscape.

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Guest Quotes

“ The energy transition in Europe is being accelerated by a need for energy security that 's underlying thing. That energy security comes in two ways. It’s security of supply of energy in terms of raw material to produce energy, but it's also security in terms of the impacts of bad actors.” - Alex

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Time Stamps
(00:11) Geopolitics and EHS: A European perspective

(01:05) Security concerns in energy transition

(01:55) Geopolitical impacts on energy supply

(04:13) Private sector innovations

(05:34) Regulatory challenges and adaptations

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Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ferguson-1a40b511/

Leading EHS Through Uncertainty

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

When the geopolitical landscape changes, how do EHS leaders stay ahead? New leaders, shifting regulations, and evolving international relationships all impact how companies manage environmental, health, and safety responsibilities. In this episode, we hear from Angelique Dickson, co-host in this episode, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP at Antea Group USA; Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting in China; and Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK. They share how companies are navigating changing circumstances in their respective regions.

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Guest Quotes

“ In the U.S., we're really looking at shifting regulations, where we're probably going to shift from a more federal-based system to a more state-based system, which means you've got a lot more uncertainty on what that's going to look like. So, I think the disrupting piece is where we're trying to make sense of some of those things that are happening and try to provide that forward look .” - Angie

“ The leaders are still forging ahead, maybe in a quieter tone….maybe they're not broadcasting, or speaking in different terms, but we definitely feel that it has not slowed down. But, these are the leaders. Then you have the middle section - they're progressive, but they're not taking the strong leadership. I think they are quietly watching. They haven't slowed down, but they’re not expanding either. The leaders are still leading. They're adapting to a slightly different strategy, and we're with them.” - Lida

“ In the energy market, we are seeing more innovation and diversification of supply than we've seen before. Projects that might not have been given real consideration are moving forward quickly. That's partly driven by the need for energy security. It's partly driven by energy demand, which does link into the tech sectors, you know, AI and data centers generally, plus the need for that to be local and secure, is really driving that market forward.” - Alex

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Time Stamps
(00:00) Open panel discussion

(01:18) The geopolitical landscape in each region

(09:16) Where do we see leadership?

(17:09) Advice for clients

(25:09) What timeframe should companies be thinking in?

(31:56) Key takeaways from hosts

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Inside COP29: Outcomes and Insights from Azerbaijan

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

COP, one of the largest and most significant international conferences on environmental issues, just occurred in November in Azerbaijan. In this episode, you will hear from three Inogen Alliance members who attended the event and have been heavily involved in the negotiations as they share their insights and learnings from this year's gathering. We hear from Dr. Amr Abdel-Aziz, Chairman at Integral Consult in Egypt, Ilkin Haji, Founder & Executive Director at Sustainera Solutions in Azerbaijan, and Hilton Lucio, CEO of Antea Brasil.

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Guest Quotes

“COP to me is really where the decision making process related to issues related to climate occur. And by that I mean the negotiations track under the COP always results in decisions that are to be implemented by all parties to the convention. And these decisions are in fact not only climate related, but it impacts development, it impacts economies.” -Amr

“This year's adoption of NCQG, I think it's a positive signal that hope is not lost yet. So with global cooperation, with multilateralism, we can overcome some critical obstacles.” - Ilkin

“It's not a coincidence that this is attracting more and more of the private sector. All my clients, with no exception, are concerned about climate change much more than they were, I don't know, 15, 10 years ago. And now they have tangible discussions that they can understand as well, hey, this is going to cost something. We're going to have to contribute with our business to reach the national contributions. So it's very translatable to my world, the private sector, the business sector.” - Hilton

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Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction to COP

(01:21) Panel guest intros

(03:00) Key insights and observations from COP29

(08:11) The role of the private sector

(11:17) Challenges and successes in climate negotiations

(28:34) Side events and their impact

(39:45) Looking forward to COP30 in Brazil

(47:27) Key takeaways

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Powering the Future: The Global Energy Transition

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of the energy transition with experts from Azerbaijan, Germany, Singapore and New Zealand. We hear from Peter Struck, Senior Project Manager at HPC, Ilkin Haji, Founder & Executive Director, Sustainera Solutions, Andrew Young, Group CEO, Envirosolutions & Consulting (ESC) and Scott Thomas, Solar Sector Lead and Geotechnical Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor. They discuss the unique aspects of their energy projects in their respective regions, helping to paint a picture of this nuanced topic across the globe.

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Guest Quotes

“I suppose Aotearoa and New Zealand is in a slightly different place to others in the world. We've got a reasonably high proportion of our energy currently classified as renewable. We're looking at 80 to 85 percent. So our energy transition isn't so much a transition to renewable energy, it's more of a continued growth in our renewable energy sector as we see a demand increase.” - Scott

“There's a big project, for example, from Australia that will have the world's longest cable, about four and a half thousand kilometers, which will run from Australia all the way to Singapore. So you've got these sort of regional cooperation things beginning to happen, and that's all really being driven by this energy transition.” - Andrew

“When we talk about the transportation, it is not a task of one country, right? In that sense, you need to work closely with your neighboring countries or the transit countries. One example, we are now planning to export green hydrogen and also gas to the EU. The route is that the pipe starts in Azerbaijan, it passes through Georgia and through Black Sea, it arrives in Romania, and through Romania it goes to the EU.” - Ilkin

“In Europe, oil and gas companies, they are one of the main investors in renewables.” - Peter

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Time Stamps

(00:00) The current energy transition landscape

(02:06) Panel with Ilkin and Peter

(26:43) Panel with Andrew and Scott

(54:37) Key takeaways

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Harnessing Renewable Energy Responsibly: The Role of Environmental Impact Assessments

Helpers and Educators: EHS Audits in EMEA and the U.S.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this second episode on EHS audits, we discuss the EMEA region and the U.S. We hear from experts Lauren Corbett-Noon, Senior Consultant, Antea Group, Robert Szucs-Winkler, CEO and founder of denxpert, and Dr. Roland Langmoen, Senior Consultant and Partner at Baden Consulting. The group explores the opportunity provided by audits and the role of auditors as helpers and educators.

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Guest Quotes

“Because EHS ESG becomes mainstream for companies, it's not anymore something operational, do something and we don't care at management. Management cares…. You are in the mainstream as an ESG professional, EHS professional, and the audits become more important. It becomes more business related and you're more in focus. And the auditor has a very important role in this process.” - Robert

“The role of the auditor, typically, or at least our approach is to help educate the facilities help educate those local personnel… We really take the approach and our role is there to help. So we encourage the facility level practitioners and personnel to ask us questions. We are here to help you and guide you, but they need to be open with us.” - Lauren

“For me, it's very important to be the helper. That we help the customer, the clients, in really making sure that his view on the legislation is the right one. My view on legislation is, of course, what I know for myself, but also experiences which we have from other customers who have a certain view and some legislation and how they solve this legislation. And this is essential to transfer this knowledge to our customers.” - Roland

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Time Stamps

(01:31) How EHS audits provide value

(09:33) Benefits to organizations

(10:12) The aging workforce challenge

(15:29) The importance of local cultural understanding

(18:24) The role of the auditor as a helper and educator

(23:34) Changes in the regulatory environment

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The Rising Demand for EHS Audits in the Asia Pacific Region

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss EHS audits in the APAC region, diving into regional comparisons and how the industry has been evolving. We hear from experts David Cham, Country Manager, ESC Singapore, Sandra O’Brien-Kelly, Principal Environmental Scientist and Technical Director of Environmental Auditing and Sustainability, Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand and Tom Tang, Senior Project Manager, Anew Global Consulting in China. The group covers key drivers of change and their advice to multinational companies looking to do their audits more efficiently.

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Guest Quotes

“Build a local compliance team. It's very important to have a strong team local.” - Tom

“We're seeing EHS broaden to more social considerations and social factors, which is wonderful to see because we're getting much better results out of that.” - Sandra

“The importance of a local understanding is apparent, especially in Asia, Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia where language is an issue. Some of the regulations are written only in the local language and for multinationals to really understand what it means to comply, translating it to English may not capture the exact interpretation.” - David

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Time Stamps

(02:02) EHS Audits in Singapore

(04:05) EHS Audits in New Zealand

(05:47) EHS Audits in China

(07:38) The growing importance of remote audits

(08:54) The value of local understanding in EHS audits

(15:39) Drivers of change

(20:02) Tips for multinational companies

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The Critical Role of Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore the significance and practices of water stewardship, examining its global impact. We hear from experts Mariarosaria Gagliotti, Senior Consultant and Partner at Baden Consulting, Beatrice Bizzaro, Sustainability Consultant at HPC Italy and Water Working Group Leader with Inogen Alliance, C. Rajadurai, Senior Manager at Cholamandalam MS Risk Services, and Joseph Gui, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement, innovative technologies, and collective action for achieving water security and resilience.

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Guest Quotes

“Water stewardship is not an exact science…So what does it mean that the water stewardship is not an exact science? It means that we cannot fix water. Water needs continual care and attention.” - Mariarosaria

“The cost of doing nothing is always far greater than the cost of doing. So start your journey, learn, and improve along the way. Learn from others. That really is the power of sharing.” - Beatrice

“The important piece that you should be able to achieve with the society is building trust and a relationship with the community... which is crucial for gaining the community support and also ensuring the stewardship efforts are well received by the community.” - Raja

“Community engagement can empower local stakeholders to take part in the water management, fostering more effective solutions.” - Joseph

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Time Stamps

(00:00) Intro to the Alliance for Water Stewardship

(02:53) Defining water stewardship

(08:44) Experiences as AWS-certified professionals

(18:22) Importance of collaboration in water stewardship

(20:04) Regulatory impacts and global perspectives

(43:19) Future of water stewardship

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Risk, Reward, and Responsibility in Mergers & Acquisitions

Tue, 1 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Today on the podcast, you’ll hear from EHS experts in Asia, Europe, North America and New Zealand discuss financial markets and mergers and acquisitions. We hear from Matt Bell, M&A Practice Lead at Antea Group USA, Eeda Wallbank, Sector Leader at ESC Singapore and Graham Duffield, Practice Director - Transactions Support at Antea Group UK. The group discusses the importance and impact of EHS and ESG considerations in business deals. You’ll also hear comments from Lean Phuah, Discipline Director Environmental at Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand, who is Inogen Alliance’s Mergers and Acquisitions Working Group Lead.

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Guest Quotes

"How is environmental and social risk identified and managed? How is pollution control managed? Labor rights for staff working on the sites? And then, looking at the larger area, biodiversity, cultural heritage, indigenous peoples? So, for me, it's a two step screening process, local regulatory environment, and then the global standards that we're comparing to for this particular investment or acquisition, and that can change depending on who the stakeholders are.” - Eeda

“It absolutely requires the full spectrum of due diligence items that aren't driven by the regulators here in the US, they're driven by customer demands, right? So that's one of them. What we're seeing here in the US is they're only doing what they need to meet anticipated regulations coming down the road, like the SEC rulings and that sort of thing.” - Matt

“The emergence of ESG, through regulation, et cetera, has become a much bigger part of our M&A approach. I think the complexity is at the minute or the challenge really, is that the legislation and the interpretation of that is very complex and also that the legislation is changing. So the challenge is for not only us as advisors to keep on top of those changes, but for our clients to do the same as well.” - Graham

“Every M&A transaction in the corporate finance and investment world comes with some potential risks. It not only encompasses business-related or financial risks, but areas like environmental and health and safety. As M&A environmental practitioners, we have seen the focus shifted considerably towards a multidisciplinary approach involving topics such as social human rights, and governance. More and more companies are recognizing the value of doing the right thing and being responsible, good corporate citizens, not only complying with regulations.” - Lean

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(00:00) EHS Implications in solar projects

(04:09) Drivers of current trends in financial deals

(10:07) Key challenges in environmental due diligence

(31:56) Potential impacts of upcoming elections

(40:56) The future of EHS

(44:08) Key takeaways from Lean

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Perspectives on Social and Environmental Justice

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the importance and meaning of environmental and social justice across different regions. We hear from Social and Environmental Justice experts Erica Olesson, Sustainability Leader, Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand, Scott Recker, Environmental Remediation Practice Leader at Antea Group USA, and Valentina Vieri, a Sustainability Specialist for HPC Italy. The group discusses strategies for achieving sustainable development, emphasizing the need for community engagement, regulatory compliance, and addressing vulnerable groups.

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Guest Quotes

“That term, environmental and social justice, is not one that we use very commonly in Australia and New Zealand where I've worked. We talk more about social license to operate, so it's a similar concept, perhaps a bit reversed. It's more about what the company needs to do for, what the organization needs to do for the community to be happy that they're there and to be making sure that they're responding to those community needs.” - Erica Olesson

“So the term environmental justice has been in use in the U.S. for probably at least 40 years. And it's really been indoctrinated into legislation and regulation in the last 3 or 4 years. So, it has a very specific definition in the U.S. and what that really means is equal treatment of community, regardless of your race, color, national origin, your income, where you live, all of those things need to be treated equally. If we go to different parts of the world, and I work with my Inogen associates all over the planet, it means different things in different places.” - Scott Recker

“Sustainability is, I think, a global vision of different topics, of different perspectives. And what we try to do is to integrate these perspectives together, these different points of view, and try to find a common solution that can bring values, not just for a company, a person, but for the environment, the people and the planet. So for everybody, this is what we try to do.” - Valentina Vieri

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Time Stamps

00:00 Te Ara Oteata, or the Mount Messenger Bypass, case study

(02:03) Roundtable conversation

(02:22) Valentina's perspective on environmental and social justice

(06:29) Scott's insights on environmental justice in the U.S.

(10:55) Erica's view on social license to operate

(14:17) Challenges and trends in environmental and social justice

(31:47) Measuring impact and benefits

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Transforming Business with CSRD

Tue, 3 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

CSRD, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, is a new EU law requiring companies to disclose their environmental and social impacts, aiming to help stakeholders better assess sustainability performance and related risks.

In this episode, we hear from ESG experts Anna Csonka, Senior Sustainability Regulations Expert at denxpert; Emmanuel Zinsu, Head of ESG/Sustainability at HPC Germany; Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting; and Richard Taylor, Senior Project Manager at Antea Group USA, on CSRD’s global impact on sustainability practices in businesses.

They explore the complexities and impacts of CSRD, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of integrating these standards into business practices. They discuss how adopting CSRD can drive positive change and enhance sustainability within operations.

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Guest Quotes

“It's honestly one of the most beautiful things about the CSRD. It's this European focused legislation. The idea of legislation being beautiful is, um, oxymoronic, but it's really this ask to increase transparency regardless of your nationality.” - Richard Taylor

“We are excited that data is going to be audited. So there has to be some validity to it…You really have to put in effort to make sure the data you collect is usable, is credible.” - Lida Tan

“Right now, we are shifting to an era where we are given the opportunity to actually collect data on our non-financial matrices, which in history has never been the case. So now we're actually talking about understanding the total value creation of a company, not only based on finance or capital, you understand? So being able to capture this data, understanding your supply chain, having these matrices within your control helps you, as a firm, to be able to measure, manage them and continuously improve upon them, because we all know you cannot develop what you don't measure.” - Emmanuel Zinsu

“Don't be afraid of being transparent and vulnerable. This technique of telling all the positive sustainability stories just didn't really work out before, people stopped believing in it. By opening up and showing your negative side and negative impact as well, but still show that, okay, yes, I admit to it. I do have this negative footprint, but here are my actions and my plans to actually make up for it, and do it and drive positive change. I think that's just so refreshing for customers, consumers alike.” - Anna Csonka

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to CSRD

03:36 CSRD vs. previous sustainability reporting

07:37 Costs and benefits of CSRD reporting for corporations

13:13 Global impact and implementation challenges

18:12 Importance of data management

22:11 Balancing CSRD auditing and compliance

25:20 Embracing the opportunities and overcoming resistance

28:07 Leveraging EHS for sustainability reporting

29:48 Integrating local practices into a global supply chain

38:54 Driving change and seizing opportunities

44:10 Phil’s key takeaways

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Biodiversity, Natural Wealth, and Resilient Ecosystems

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We face a biodiversity crisis around the world, as many countries rush to save their species and habitats. Human interaction and overdevelopment are amongst the major contributors to biodiversity loss, along with climate change.

How can we rethink our traditional development practices in order to better serve our species, our environments and our communities?

In this episode, we hear from biodiversity experts Jose Dengo, Managing Partner at CDG Environmental Advisors, Susan Jackson, Senior Marine Ecologist at Tonkin and Taylor, and Stéphanie Le Bonniec, Project Manager at HPC International.

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Guest Quotes

“The tourism industry exists in Costa Rica because of our biodiversity, because of the natural wealth, natural beauty that you see here. It's what makes it a tourism destination, and tourism itself accounts for over 8 percent of GDP and almost 10 percent of all employment.” - Jose Dengo

“In New Zealand, in Aotearoa, we have a customary practice, which is called kaitiakitanga, and it's the concept of guardianship. So we, as individuals and as collectives, can all be custodians, or we can all be kaitiaki for the species that live here in New Zealand or elsewhere, and for the biodiversity that the place where you live supports. And I think everybody has a role to play.” - Susan Jackson

“Everything is linked. That means all the consequences are linked together, like famine, civil wars, desertifications, armed conflict, and diseases. All is linked and if we don't look for the resilience of ecosystems, that will be crazy soon. For the future generations, we need to take care of it.” - Stéphanie Le Bonniec

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Time Stamps

0:00 Rethinking golf courses

02:04 Biodiversity in Costa Rica with Joes Dengo

22:30 Biodiversity in New Zealand with Susan Jackson

39:49 Biodiversity in France with Stéphanie Le Bonniec

56:17 Phil’s takeaways and closing remarks

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Addressing the Global PFAS Challenge

Tue, 6 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

PFAS, man-made chemicals resistant to water, grease and stains, have made headlines in recent years, as concerns over their impacts on human health, animals and environments, have grown.

In this episode, we hear from PFAS experts, Jack Sheldon, a Senior Remediation Specialist with Antea Group USA, Lucie Robin Vigneron, Managing Director of HPC International and Jolanda Boisson, a Project Manager at Antea Group France, on the global landscape and the complexities of addressing PFAS.

They dive into the significant risks posed by PFAS and the regulatory challenges that companies face, emphasizing the need to take proactive action now.

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Guest Quotes

“I think it's really important to control the narrative and build that rapport with the regulator.Don't make the relationship adversarial from the start. Create a partnership with the regulatory environment, and you can drive the action then as a business, as opposed to waiting for the regulators to drive the action, which could be much more expensive, could come with a lot of other implications, and could have brand impacts.” - Jack Sheldon

“We hear more and more about the ban of PFAS. Now, for example, in France, there was a proposition for a law to ban PFAS in clothing and textiles. But, then all the textile industry,they will probably have to change their process of producing textile, or they will have to find substitutes for the PFAS. So, this also has a lot of costs for the industries.” - Jolanda Boisson

“Why it's important because it's already spread in the environment and we know already they are largely present and mixed. For example, there are some places in France, in the region of Lyon, where we already have a large contamination. This is already impacting every environment, including houses, gardens, animals and people.” - Lucie Robin Vigneron

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00:00 Introduction to PFAS and their impact

01:23 Introduction to PFAS experts / start of panel conversation

02:37 Understanding PFAS chemical properties and concerns

04:20 PFAS in consumer products and environmental impact

13:44 Why leaders need to be aware of PFAS and global regulation

23:04 Regional differences in PFAS regulation

37:01 Advice for addressing PFAS issues

42:59 Phil’s key takeaways

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Bridging Occupational Safety Across Borders

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Workplace safety isn’t just a priority, it's a fundamental requirement. As occupational risks evolve, how can we ensure that our safety practices not only comply with regulatory requirements but also cultivate a safety culture across industries?

This episode features interviews with experts Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith, Senior EHS Consultant at Antea Group USA; Bruno Zapata, Senior EHS Consultant at Tonkin + Taylor; and Sofiane Kessouar, Senior EHS Consultant at Baden Consulting. Together, they discuss the multifaceted landscape of occupational health, spanning regions and industries. They dive into global differences, the influence of local cultures on safety structures, and innovative solutions to mitigate workplace risks today. They emphasize the importance of fostering a strong safety culture, continuous learning, and proactive strategies to foster safer workplaces for all.

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Guest Quotes

“Some companies want to quickly resolve a case, or they want to quickly close something, but you need to use that as an opportunity. You need to engage with the stakeholders and you need to try to understand, “Okay, what is actually the root cause of this event, so I can prevent this?” - Bruno Zapata

“I think we're in a continual state of learning, and humans and the workplace are constantly evolving. As we change and evolve, the risks are changing and evolving too.” - Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith

“So, the local perspective serves to underline the fact that the corporate culture does not automatically apply in a standard way in all locations. And that integration needs to be achieved by means of employees on the ground or local consultants who can analyze the specific needs on site and then remedy these problems in an appropriate way.” - Sofiane Kessouar

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*(03:11) Defining occupational health: US vs. global perspectives

*(10:55) Impact of regulations

*(14:15) Workplace cultural influences on safety practices

*(17:59) Challenges of prescriptive regulations

*(27:12) Learning from near misses

*(31:02) How occupational health efforts differ across industries

*(46:22) Advice to occupational health leaders

*(49:31) Sofiane Kessouar on COVID-19’s impact on work habits

*(53:13) Phil’s takeaways

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Rising Above the Floods: Stories from Flood-Affected Communities

Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Flooding, one of the most dangerous natural disasters, is becoming increasingly prevalent due to climate change. Millions of people around the world are impacted by floods and the effects stretch far beyond the physical destruction.

This episode features interviews with experts Andreas Deckelmann, Senior Consultant for Hydrogeology and Environment at HPC; Jon Rix, Principal Flood Risk Consultant at Tonkin + Taylor; and Agenor Freitas, Field Technician at Antea Brasil. They share their harrowing experiences during devastating floods in Germany, New Zealand, and Brazil. They also discuss the innovative solutions and strategies they are developing to help communities mitigate the effects of disasters like floods. Despite adversity, their stories of courage and community support offer not only hope and inspiration, but also invaluable insights for a more climate-resilient future.

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Guest Quotes

“I think the huge growth there is how can we be ready for the next events? What were the lessons from what we've experienced, and how can we more efficiently respond to the future events, which we know are coming? Because they're going to be getting more frequent.” - Jon Rix

“The knowledge of the local people and conducting interviews, for example, in a case of a flooding event, sometimes oral information is really important. Information by a local inhabitant of a municipality about perhaps the former drainage channel can be as valuable or even more valuable as any kind of planning information.” - Andreas Deckelmann

“Well, I think no matter how insensitive people can be, if they don't feel something after what happened in the region, well, I'm sorry, but they have no heart. Because it had such a big impact on me. To this day, I still have nightmares about it.” - Agenor Freitas

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*(00:00) Episode Start

*(01:45) Andreas Deckelmann on flooding in Germany

*(06:35) Disaster preparedness in Germany

*(09:20) HPC’s role in climate resilience

*(12:46) Jon Rix on flooding in New Zealand

*(21:19) Emotional impact of natural disasters

*(22:52) Tonkin + Taylor’s climate resilience efforts

*(26:35) Agenor Freitas on flooding in Brazil

*(29:38) Reflections on impacted communities

*(30:37) Phil’s takeaways

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Rethinking EHS Around the World with Angelique Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance & SVP, Antea Group USA

jon@caspianstudios.com (Angelique Dickson, Phil Dillard) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This episode features an interview with Angelique (Angie) Dickson, the President of the Inogen Alliance and Senior Vice President of Antea Group USA. She brings over two decades of global management and consulting experience focused on sustainability in a global climate.

In this episode, Angie explores the current EHS landscape and the ways we are rethinking the future of EHS. She highlights major EHS challenges and future trends and emphasizes the need for global cooperation and agility. In addition to the conversation with Angie, we’ll hear from other EHS leaders around the world about their thoughts on rethinking EHS.

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Guest Bio

Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance, has over 20 years of global management and consulting experience focused on progressively more complex projects, services, and business objectives that promote business sustainability in a global climate. Her creative leadership has focused on project management and strategic planning for customer-focused solutions that integrate creative operational strategies, technology, and external stakeholder engagement. Angie is well versed in identifying business challenges and opportunities in diverse client settings. She has provided innovative solutions to projects in a variety of government and private sector settings that supported client and community stakeholder interests as well as community development. Many of her projects were in a global setting integrating cross-cultural considerations into sustainable planning.

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Guest Quote

“I truly believe that really good things can happen out of global cooperation. And if you think about it all the way up to climate change and our ability to have an impact, that's global cooperation because we can't do it alone. So I do see the Alliance as a bit of a small replica of what can be successful when you work together as teams across countries, cultures, and languages.”

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Time Stamps

*(00:00) Episode Start

*(03:41) Responsibilities as President of Inogen Alliance

*(04:36) Antea Group USA and Angie’s role

*(06:30) Working with multinational companies through the Inogen Alliance

*(08:29) Pressing EHS challenges and trends

*(14:55) Angie’s aha moments

*(17:58) Traditional definition of EHS

*(20:40) Rethinking EHS Post-Pandemic

*(23:53) Future Trends in EHS

*(29:10) Goals for the Inogen Alliance

*(31:50) Tips for EHS practitioners

*(34:38) Thoughts from Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting

*(38:03) Thoughts from Robert Szücs-Winkler, CEO of denxpert software

*(42:19) Thoughts from Hilton Lucio, CEO of Antea Brazil

*(45:10) Thoughts from Joseph Gui, General Manager, Anew Global Consulting

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