Ep 58: A Systems-Based Approach to Net Zero - Insights From Mike Dieterich, Corporate Sustainability Expert

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Can one person truly make a difference in the fight against climate change? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Dieterich, a Corporate Sustainability Expert, who shares inspiring stories from his global travels and groundbreaking work, including leading the Zero Carbon North American Roadmap at AstraZeneca. With a career that spans government startups and corporate sustainability initiatives, Mike offers a systems-based approach to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and explains what sustainability means in the built environment.

Mike delves into how we can leverage parts of the problem as part of the solution and offers practical advice for individuals looking to reduce their environmental impact without breaking the bank. He also explores the concept of resilience at a local level, the importance of smart grids, and how migrating to green power can not only benefit the planet but also save money. This episode will equip you with actionable steps and the mindset needed to create meaningful environmental change in your own community.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• What Mike is most passionate about.
• How Mike got to this point in his career.
• How to create change in the system.
• What sustainability means in the built environment.
• How to start conversations about the environment.
• Advice for those wanting to mitigate their impact on the climate.
• How you can make changes that don’t break your budget.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Mike Dieterich: LinkedIn
• TED Talks
• A Zero Energy, Water, Waste Future | Mike Dieterich
• The Time to RISE | Mike Dieterich
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3cbh8x34