In this episode of the Active Energy Management podcast, Adam Irwin, Senior Cleantech Client Manager at Schneider Electric, is joined by Global Sustainability Manager at Ball Corporation, Adam Shalapin in a conversation around corporate procurement of renewables. Schneider Electric and Ball Corporation have been working together for several years, evaluating a range of renewable energy solutions, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) across both the US and Europe. In this episode, Adam and Adam discuss: Ball’s sustainability strategy and renewable energy goals Why Ball decided to pursue PPAs in Europe What mechanisms Ball leveraged to procure renewables in Europe What’s next for Ball on their sustainability journey Key advice for corporate buyers looking to accelerate climate action in their industry Contact one of our experts if you’re interested in accelerating your sustainability strategy, or would like to learn more about the topics of this podcast.

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Ball PPAs Strengthen 100% European Renewable Energy Goals

We are starting a special edition of the podcast looking at how businesses can accelerate their recovery in a COVID-19 world. Join Cleantech client managers Adam Irwin and Ian Law, as they give you 4 reasons, even amidst the uncertainty of 2020, that signing a Power Purchase Agreement or PPA makes business sense. For more information on PPA’s and all things renewables head to Perspectives.se.com :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Accelerate Recovery: 4 Reasons to Sign a PPA in 2020

We are starting a special edition of the podcast looking at how businesses can accelerate their recovery in a COVID-19 world. Join Andy Mckenzie, Microgrid Lead in UK & Ireland and James Hawkins, Microgrid Program Deployment Manager, as they discuss how a microgrid can help businesses build resilience and meet goals.  :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Accelerate Recovery: Microgrids, The Key to Resilience?

Overlooking energy and downtime maintenance during times of change can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. In this podcast, Ed Wilhite, Facility Manager from our own Schneider Electric manufacturing team shares his first-hand experience in making the most of challenging environments.

Planning for Disruption: Best Practices for Plant Managers

Organizations are seeking solutions that will fit their company goals of reducing their environmental impact and carbon footprint. John Powers, Vice President, Global Cleantech and Renewables, and Erin Decker, Director of Cleantech Client Management discuss how companies they have worked with have used renewables to meet their goals while aligning with their company values.  :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Unleashing Cleantech Opportunities With Your Company's Mission

For manufacturers, maintaining flexibility in the face of constant change is the new business-as-usual.  In this podcast, Dennis Edwards, Director of Facilities from our own Schneider Electric manufacturing team shares best practices for managing operations for a portfolio of manufacturing sites in volatile times. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Planning for Disruption: Best Practices for Corporate Facility Leaders

Susanne Lambany, who is part Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services marketing team is back and joined by Tom Bardwell, a Sustainability Consultant in our UK Team. Taking a look into the first compliance deadline of the Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting or SECR which is due on April 1. To learn more about SECR, head to our SECR Toolbox for everything you need: https://perspectives.se.com/forms/access-our-secr-toolbox  :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod :::::: 

BONUS: Dive into UK's New Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (S1E8)

In this episode Susanne Lambany who is part of the Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services Marketing Team is joined by Raquel Espada, our Strategy Vice President for EMEA and Maureen Bray, International Sustainability Sales Director. They discuss the changes they see happening in energy & sustainability, and dive into the role women play as change agents on this journey in celebration of International Women’s day. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

BONUS EPISODE: International Women's Day (S1E7)

The Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) released their 2019 company scores in January 2019. After wading through the results companies will need to start preparing for the 2020 response cycle. On this episode we’re joined by Anna Pierce, Manager of Sustainability and Louis Christopher, Sustainability Specialist of Schneider Electric’s Energy and Sustainability Services they take a look back at last year’s reporting cycle and look ahead for what companies can expect in 2020 and beyond.  :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

A Look Ahead: What You Need To Know About CDP in 2020 (S1E6)

Last years Research Report survey we discovered that 59% of companies surveyed do not have a global energy data management strategy. In a world that is becoming more and more digitized, access to data is growing and so are the ways that you can access data. With growth in smart technology you can pull energy data in ways that were previously not possible. But it is not enough simply to collect or even understand the data. But it is important to have a strategy around how you will collect and use the data that your business is creating. Our Director of Software Product Management,Jessica Kipper, jumped on a phone call with Alisdair McDougall, Our Commercial Software Product Manager, to talk data and data Strategy. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Data Takes The Wheel (S1E5)

BONUS! Learn about how NEO Network™ brings together companies, solution providers, and affiliates to accelerate and seize new energy opportunities. On this quick bonus episode, we are joined by Ian Lawrence, Manager of US Operations of the NEO Network™, and Jim Stanway, The NEO Network™ Global Operations Manager. They discuss what the NEO is, the benefits, and how to become a member. Be sure to check out the NEO Network™ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xK1Pot7Bu26bJnKIuS5GQ Head here to join the NEO Network™: https://neonetworkexchange.com/ :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

BONUS EPISODE: Building a Renewable Ecosystem w/ The NEO Network Podcast (S1E4)

Sustainability Solutions Architect Nathan Shuler & International Consultancy Manager Gabriel De Malleray jumped on a call after this fall’s climate week in NYC to discuss the future of corporate sustainability. They discuss the goals companies are setting to keep pace with science around climate change. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

The Race to a Low-Carbon Future: Your Road-map to Success (S1E3)

It seems like every week there is a new extreme weather event occurring in some part of the world. Having a strategy in place for your business is key to helping stay on course during these events. Having resiliency and discipline built into your procurement strategy is vital.  On this episode we are joined by Senior Commodity Analyst, Robbie Fraser and Senior Risk Manager, Brian Burgin to discuss the affects that extreme weather can have on your procurement strategy and the simple steps you can take to protect your business. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

Be Prepared For Extreme Weather Events (S1E2)

Schneider Electric Energy and Sustainability’s VP of Global Content and Cleantech Marketing, Amy Haddon, is joined by John Hoekstra, VP of Sustainability & Cleantech Services, to shed light on the current renewables market and help to give a skeptic's guide to renewable energy. :::::: Join the Active Energy Podcast LinkedIn Group: http://b.link/aempod  Follow us on Twitter: sustained.social/twitterPod Like our FB Page: http://b.link/FBPod ::::::

"Little Green Lies" A Skeptic's Guide To Renewable Energy (S1E1)

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