The Sustainability Side

The Sustainability Side is a podcast that bridges research, business, and social impact.We break down complex concepts into sustainable business practices making simple, relatable conversations. Each episode explores how sustainability isn’t just about survival—it’s about opportunity and building a better future for all.Experts sharing innovation, changemakers, and practical steps you can take to align your career, business, or lifestyle with sustainability.We’re building a community that goes beyond words to real action.Follow us on social: @TheSustainabilitySide (Insta, FB, You tube).

The Sustainability Side is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Sustainability Side, a business show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Ep. 22 | Why Cities Must Treat Shade Like Critical Infrastructure (ft. Maks Udov & Bruno Jelinić)

  Aug 18, 202629 minS1

  What if shade wasn’t just a nice-to-have, but essential city infrastructure? ️ As global temperatures rise and urban heat islands intensify, treating trees as simple street decoration is costing cities billions—especially when nearly 45% of newly planted urban trees fail within their first few years. In Episode 22 of Voices of Sustainability , we sit down with Maks Udov (Horticulture & Landscaping Expert with 30+ years of experience) and Bruno Jelinić (Landscape Designer & Urban Forestry Specialist). Together, we break down why cities need to protect existing trees, use satellite data for strategic planting, and engineer root zones for long-term survival. In this episode, we cover: Trees as Critical Infrastructure: Moving beyond aesthetics to cooling, air quality, flood reduction, and mental health. ️ Data-Driven Urban Forestry: Using satellite screening, heat maps, and NDBI indexes to locate urban heat islands and target problem zones. Solving the 45% Tree Failure Rate: Why newly planted urban trees die and how root-zone engineering changes the game. Water Conservation: How innovative systems like the Aqua Vault can reduce tree irrigation needs by up to 80%. ️ Greening Extreme Climates: Insights and potential for arid regions, including Green Riyadh, Dubai, and the broader Middle East. ️ Planning for Shade: Why urban planners, architects, and municipal leaders must build tree clusters rather than isolated plantings. Connect with Our Guests: Maks Udov: LinkedIn Profile Bruno Jelinić: LinkedIn Profile Connect with the Movement: Website: http://thesustainabilityside.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilityside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilityside Support Our Mission: Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySide Shop Our Official Store: https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com ️ Produced by: The Sustainability Side (TSS) Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Music #UrbanForestry #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #VoicesOfSustainability #TheSustainabilitySide #UrbanPlanning #GreenInfrastructure #TreeCanopy #BeatTheHeat #GreenRiyadh #ClimateResilience #TSS

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  Episode #21

  Net Zero, Demystified: From Buzzword to Real Climate Action

  Aug 11, 202633 minS1

  Is "Net Zero" just another corporate buzzword, or a real pathway to climate action? In this episode of Voices of Sustainability , we break down what Net Zero actually means and how organizations can shift from vague climate promises to real, measurable impact. We sit down with guest Ms. Sriranjani Srinivasan —a sustainability professional, architect, educator, and climate action advocate with over 15 years of experience in green buildings, ESG, and carbon management. Together, we cut through the jargon to turn a complex topic into practical, credible strategies for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we cover: • Defining Net Zero: What it actually means in simple terms (and why it's about balance, not zero emissions).• Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Mistakes organizations make when building net zero strategies.• Scope 3 & Supply Chains: Why supply chain emissions matter most and how to tackle them.• Spotting Greenwashing: How to move from surface-level claims to transparent accountability.• The Role of Carbon Offsets: Where offsets fit into a credible, science-backed climate plan.• Actionable Steps for SMEs: How smaller businesses with limited resources can begin their journey.• The Future of Climate Action: Moving from targets to transition plans and viewing carbon as a core business metric. About the Guest: Ms. Sriranjani Srinivasan is a sustainability consultant, carbon technical lead, architect, and educator. With over 15 years in the field, she has helped numerous organizations move from environmental ambition to practical action across ESG, green building design, and carbon management. Connect with our Guest: LinkedIn (Sriranjani Srinivasan): www.linkedin.com/in/sriranjani-srinivasan Shop Our Mission: Official E-commerce Store : https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com — Ours is such a global concern; every purchase you make directly supports our sustainability initiatives and provides you with products that are kind to the planet. Connect with the Movement : Voices of Sustainability Join The Sustainability Side (TSS) as we bridge the gap between local action and global impact. Your support helps us amplify the voices that matter. Follow The Sustainability Side (TSS): Website : http://thesustainabilityside.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/ Linkedin Group :https://www.linkedin.com/groups/15887044/ WhatsApp Group :https://chat.whatsapp.com/HXBAbdTu2Ls8l7WagaJmXq?mode=gi_t Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilityside?igsh=MTMzOXZkamtsb254Zg== Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilityside Listen to the Podcast : Catch our latest episodes and interviews on all your favorite streaming platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Support Our Mission : If you find value in our work and want to help us keep the conversation going, consider supporting us through our community platforms: Support us on Ko-fi : https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside/goal?g=1 Join our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/c/TheSustainabilitySide?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #NetZero #ClimateAction #Scope3Emissions #Decarbonization #ESG #Greenwashing #CarbonManagement #SustainableBusiness #VoicesOfSustainability #TheSustainabilitySide #GGC #SustainabilityPodcast

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  Episode #8

  Is Your Small Business Greener Than You Think? (Ft. Karen Formosa) | Special Ep 8

  Jul 21, 202636 minS2

  Is the biggest obstacle to sustainability not climate change itself, but confusion? Across the globe, millions of small business owners hear terms like ESG, Net Zero, Scope 3 emissions, and carbon reporting and ask: Where do we even begin? In this episode of The Sustainability Side , in partnership with Global Goals Connections (GGC) , host Dr. Sama A welcomes back Karen Formosa —Founder of Practical Sustainability , ESG Practitioner, and GGC Sustainability Ambassador. Together, they break down the "Sustainability Gap" and reveal why small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are already practicing real, tangible sustainability without needing massive budgets or corporate jargon. In this episode: • The Sustainability Gap: Why traditional frameworks were built for corporate giants, not SMEs. • The Impact of Greenwashing: How corporate missteps damage small business confidence and cause silence. • 5 Practical Steps for SMEs: Simple, low-cost actions you can start today without an expert. • The Agility Advantage: Why small businesses can drive real environmental change faster than corporations. • Rapid Fire Round: Karen’s take on sustainability myths, greenwashing red flags, and the future of AI in sustainability. Connect & Learn More: • Practical Sustainability: practicalsustainability.uk • Karen Formosa on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenformosa • Watch Previous Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-kfZ7sML1Fo?si=YyR9BQodbpJAG1kz Shop Our Mission: Every purchase at our official store supports our sustainability initiatives and provides you with products kind to the planet: • SGC Official Store: store.sashaglobalconsortium.com ✨ Follow The Movement: The Sustainability Side (TSS): • Website: thesustainabilityside.com • Instagram: @thesustainabilityside • LinkedIn: showcase/thesustainabilityside • Facebook: facebook.com/thesustainabilityside Global Goals Connections (GGC): • Website: globalgoalconnections.com • Instagram: @ggc.2026 • LinkedIn: company/globalgoalsconnections Support the Podcast: • Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside • Patreon: patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySide

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  Episode #7

  Single Parenting: Resilience, Role Overload, & Community Care | Special ep 7

  Jul 14, 202633 minS2

  Most of society views single parents through a lens of stigma rather than celebrating their resilience—a misconception we need to shatter. In this episode of The Sustainability Side, peace ambassador and sustainability advocate Otu Wales Tabe joins us to dive into the untold stories, mental health struggles, and incredible strength of single parents carrying the weight of their families. Discover why policy shifts and collective community support are vital to restoring dignity, empowering families, and building more inclusive societies. Whether you are a parent, social worker, or policymaker, join us to learn what true strength looks like and help ensure no parent fights alone. Key topics we discuss: Cultural Stigma: How deeply rooted norms perpetuate harmful stereotypes and how to change perceptions. Role Overload & Time Poverty: The mental and emotional toll of balancing household duties, caregiving, and isolation. Stories of Resilience: Inspiring firsthand insights into the unique strengths developed by children raised in single-parent homes. Community & Policy Shifts: The critical need for programs and policies that recognize, support, and empower single parents. Shop Our Mission: Official E-commerce Store: https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com Every purchase you make directly supports our sustainability initiatives and provides you with products that are kind to the planet. Connect with the Movement: Voices of Sustainability Join the alliance between The Sustainability Side (TSS) and Global Goals Connections (GGC) as we bridge the gap between local action and global impact. Your support helps us amplify the voices that matter. Follow The Sustainability Side (TSS): Website: http://thesustainabilityside.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilityside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilityside Connect with Otu Wales Tabe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amb-otu-wales-tabe-22622a296/ Follow Global Goals Connections (GGC): Website: https://www.globalgoalconnections.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalgoalsconnections/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggc.2026 Support Our Mission: Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside/goal?g=1 Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySide #SingleParenting #Resilience #TheSustainabilitySide #ParentingPodcasts #SingleMoms #SingleDads #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #SocialJustice #Empowerment #FamilyStrength #BreakTheStigma #TSS #tss #TSSFroum

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  Episode #6

  Climate Justice and Grassroots Innovation in Bangladesh with Kora Hasan Evana | S Ep 6

  Jul 7, 202632 minS2

  Welcome to The Sustainability Side, partnering with Global Goals Connections. In this episode, host Dr. Sama A and Coordinator Tamara Poostpasand sit down with Kora Hasan Evana, Chief Administrative Officer at Metaphor Engineers and Sports, to discuss real-world climate resilience in Bangladesh.While global summits focus on high-level policy, this episode shifts the lens to immediate, youth-led solutions in the communities most impacted by climate change.Key Discussion Points:Local Infrastructure: Implementing vertical gardening, eco-bricks, and sustainable urban design elements on the ground.Energy Transition and Justice: What true climate justice looks like for the Global South, and how local youth ownership drives impact.Affordable Sustainability: Why expensive technology isn't always the answer, and how smart management can make sustainability accessible.Overcoming Barriers: Navigating funding, institutional gaps, and consistency challenges facing young innovators in developing economies.Shop Our Mission:Official E-commerce Store: [https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com](https://www.store.sashaglobalconsortium.com)— Ours is such a global concern; every purchase you make directly supports our sustainability initiatives and provides you with products that are kind to the planet.Connect with the Movement: Voices of SustainabilityJoin the alliance between The Sustainability Side (TSS) and Global Goals Connections (GGC) as we bridge the gap between local action and global impact [cite: Gemini Chat. Evidence: User created certificate designs and promotional reels for the collaborative initiative between TSS and GGC, explicitly specifying that The Sustainability Side is partnering with Global Goals Connections. Date: 2026-04-18., User Correction Ledger]. Your support helps us amplify the voices that matter.Follow The Sustainability Side (TSS):Website: [http://thesustainabilityside.com](http://thesustainabilityside.com)LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thesustainabilityside/)Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilityside?igsh=MTMzOXZkamtsb254Zg==](https://www.instagram.com/thesustainabilityside?igsh=MTMzOXZkamtsb254Zg==)Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilityside](https://www.facebook.com/thesustainabilityside)Kora Hasan Evana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engr-kora-hasan-evana-197543a1/Tamara Poostpasand:linkedin.com/in/tamara-tami-poostpasand/?skipRedirect=trueFollow Global Goals Connections (GGC):Website: [https://www.globalgoalconnections.com](https://www.globalgoalconnections.com)LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalgoalsconnections/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalgoalsconnections/)Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/ggc.2026?igsh=bjVnZ2Z6dnl2bDhm](https://www.instagram.com/ggc.2026?igsh=bjVnZ2Z6dnl2bDhm)Listen to the Podcast:Catch our latest episodes and interviews on all your favorite streaming platforms:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon MusicSupport Our Mission:If you find value in our work and want to help us keep the conversation going, consider supporting us through our community platforms:Support us on Ko-fi: [https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside/goal?g=1](https://ko-fi.com/thesustainabilityside/goal?g=1)Join our Patreon: [https://patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySide?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://patreon.com/TheSustainabilitySide%3Futm_medium%3Dunknown%26utm_source%3Djoin_link%26utm_campaign%3Dcreatorshare_creator%26utm_content%3DcopyLink)#TheSustainabilitySide #GlobalGoalsConnections #ClimateJustice #GrassrootsInnovation #BangladeshClimate #EnergyTransition #YouthInClimate #SustainableEngineering #EcoBricks #PodcastVideo #TSS #tss #TSSForum

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