We all know we need companies to lead the climate transition, so which companies are doing the work? In this episode of Everybody in the Pool, Molly Wood speaks with Megan Lorenzen, Director of Climate and Energy at Salesforce, about the company's groundbreaking efforts in sustainability. Salesforce has achieved a rare milestone: powering its operations with 100% renewable energy. It’s also pushing industry changes like the Green Code Initiative, which reduces carbon emissions via efficient coding practices.

But the company’s newest move is the launch of its Salesforce Sustainable AI Principles, which focus on reducing AI's environmental impact while promoting innovation. These principles direct its own AI development but also call for AI regulation that takes climate impact into account, in addition to other considerations.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Salesforce's journey to 100% renewable energy
• The impact of Salesforce's Green Code initiative on reducing carbon emissions
• How Salesforce's Sustainable AI Principles are shaping the future of technology
• The role of corporate leadership in driving climate action
• Salesforce’s efforts to maximize the environmental benefits of AI

Links:

• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/
• Green Code Initiative: https://www.salesforce.com/green-code
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For Everybody In the Pool's first anniversary, Molly Wood looks back at one innovative company that made a huge impression last year.

We re-air a fascinating episode featuring Manuela Zoninstein, CEO and founder of Kadeya. Kadeya is revolutionizing the beverage industry by eliminating single-use containers. Their unique system dispenses reusable stainless steel bottles filled with filtered local tap water. After use, these bottles are returned to the machine for washing, sanitizing, and refilling, creating a sustainable closed-loop system.

Manuela shares her journey and the innovative concept behind Kadeya, highlighting how the company addresses the waste problem with this groundbreaking solution. She also discusses the challenges of scaling the business and the significant positive environmental impact Kadeya has achieved through its pioneering circular economy model.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The innovative concept behind Kadeya and how it works
• Manuela's journey and inspiration for tackling the waste problem
• The environmental impact of Kadeya's system and its carbon footprint reduction
• The unexpected success in markets like construction sites and Air Force bases
• How COVID-19 shifted Kadeya's focus and led to new opportunities

Links:

• Kadeya: https://www.kadeya.com/
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It may be the last week of Bike Month, but it’s never too late to talk about bikes—and all kinds of micro-mobility, in fact. Molly Wood welcomes Chinmay Malaviya, co-founder and CEO of RidePanda. He shares his vision of decarbonizing daily commutes by providing employees with easy access to e-bikes, pedal bikes, and scooters.

RidePanda partners with employers to offer these eco-friendly vehicles as part of commuter and sustainability benefits, reducing reliance on personal cars and cutting emissions.

Discover how RidePanda's flexible subscription model, choice of high-quality vehicles, and service commitment make sustainable commuting accessible and practical for everyone. Join us to learn about the future of urban mobility and how you can be part of the green revolution.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• How RidePanda is transforming urban mobility and what it means for people who live in cities
• The types of e-bikes and scooters most popular among users
• The environmental impact of micro-mobility vehicles on urban emissions
• Overcoming Challenges to Using Micro-Mobility
• How employers can encourage their employees to switch to sustainable transportation

Links:

• Ridepanda: https://www.ridepanda.com/
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