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Navigating Net Zero with Alexia Kelly

Navigating Net Zero

Navigating Net Zero is a podcast featuring conversations with practitioners and experts who are working through the complex realities of corporate decarbonization and sustainability. We demystify and highlight the challenges, opportunities, and real-world experiences faced by the people leading their institutions" net-zero journeys. Hosted by internationally-renowned climate change expert Alexia Kelly and brought to you by the Carbon Policy & Markets at the High Tide Foundation, Navigating Net

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53:30

IN FOCUS: Amy Merrill on the ICVCM and the Evolution...

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2026/08/25

In this episode of the Navigating Net Zero: In Focus mini-series on Developments in Climate Standards & Guidance, Alexia Kelly is joined by Amy Merrill, CEO of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). Amy outlines how the independent governance body is creating an auditable, regulatory-style floor for credit quality through its Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). They unpack the mechanics of ICVCM's "double-tick" framework – evaluating both program governance and

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58:07

IN FOCUS: Chris Davis on TCAT, Assurable Guidance,...

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2026/08/18

In this episode of the Navigating Net Zero: In Focus – Developments in Climate Standards & Guidance, host Alexia Kelly is joined by Chris Davis, Senior Fellow at the High Tide Foundation and lead for the Task Force for Corporate Action Transparency (TCAT). Chris unpacks the fundamental challenges facing corporate sustainability leaders as legacy carbon accounting standards fail to keep pace with modern market instruments. They discuss TCAT’s practitioner-led framework – including the

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54:39

IN FOCUS: Kim Carnahan on the AIM Platform Standard &...

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2026/08/11

In this episode of the Navigating Net Zero: In Focus mini-series on Developments in Climate Standards & Guidance, host Alexia Kelly is joined by longtime climate policy expert Kim Carnahan. Kim shares the story behind launching the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), which led to the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and informed the development of the new AIM Platform Standard and Guidance.Together, Alexia and Kim explore:Why Scope 3 accounting remains such a

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58:15

IN FOCUS: Dominic Waughray on the Transformation of...

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2026/08/04

What happens when the world’s most widely used carbon accounting rules evolve from a voluntary framework to being crucial regulatory infrastructure? In this episode, host Alexia Kelly sits down with Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Executive Co-Chair of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Dominic maps out the massive institutional transformation currently underway at the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, as carbon data moves

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45:21

IN FOCUS: Amy Brachio on Carbon Measures and the...

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2026/07/28

How do we pivot global corporate behavior from making broad climate commitments to deploying capital for deep decarbonization? In this episode of Navigating Net Zero’s In Focus mini-series on Climate Standards and Guidance, host Alexia Kelly sits down with Amy Brachio, the newly appointed CEO of Carbon Measures. Leveraging nearly three decades of institutional experience at EY—including serving as its Global Vice Chair for Sustainability—Brachio argues that the roadblock to global net zero

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46:07

Navigating Net Zero IN FOCUS: Tim Mohin on the...

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2026/07/21

How do we move carbon accounting from an administrative paperwork exercise to the literal balance sheets of global commerce? Host Alexia Kelly sits down with Greenhouse Gas Protocol CEO Tim Mohin to dissect the technical and institutional evolution required to make greenhouse gas data ready for Wall Street.Mohin highlights the critical role of third-party assurance, detailing the massive effort to mature and align global emissions tracking systems. They also discuss the transition of

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1:39

TRAILER - Navigating Net Zero IN FOCUS: Developments...

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2026/07/15

In Focus: Developments in Climate Standards and GuidanceA special mini-series from Navigating Net ZeroGreenhouse gas accounting is changing rapidly. New standards are emerging, established frameworks are being revised, and organizations everywhere are trying to understand what these changes mean for climate action and investment.In this special In Focus mini-series, host Alexia Kelly speaks with the leaders behind the world’s leading greenhouse gas accounting frameworks about the work

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30:35

Navigating Net Zero: Season 1 Highlights & Reflections

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2026/06/30

After a year of conversations with the people shaping climate action, Navigating Net Zero’s host Alexia Kelly steps back to reflect on what she's learned.This isn't a collection of Season One highlights. It's a thoughtful exploration of the ideas that surfaced again and again across thirteen remarkable conversations: why climate action is ultimately about people before policy; why today's accounting rules are struggling to keep pace with tomorrow's ambition; why markets, trust and

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43:50

Navigating Net Zero: Richard Lawrence on Getting It...

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2026/05/13

Host Alexia Kelly sits down with Richard Lawrence, founder of Overlook Investments Group and co-founder of multiple climate-focused organizations, to discuss carbon markets, climate philanthropy, and what has driven his work in both over the decades. Richard shares how a medical mission to Honduras transformed into a 20-year journey of installing more than 400,000 fuel-efficient cookstoves and how high-integrity carbon finance makes it possible.Key Topics Discussed:The Origin of Proyecto

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56:24

Navigating Net Zero: Kalee Kreider on Climate...

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2026/04/14

Let’s be honest—climate messaging isn’t landing the way it needs to.In this episode, Alexia Kelly is joined by Kalee Kreider, one of the world’s leading climate communicators, to talk about why… and what we can do about it.From working with Al Gore on An Inconvenient Truth to advising global organizations, Kalee has spent decades figuring out what actually connects with people—and what completely misses the mark.They dive into:Why your climate message probably isn’t reaching the people you

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45:45

Navigating Net Zero: Dr. Lea Borkenhagen’s Playbook...

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2026/03/25

Alexia Kelly interviews Dr. Lee Borkenhagen, SVP at Environmental Defense Fund, about her career spanning economics, NGOs and corporate sustainability. Dr. Borkenhagen traces her path from studying orangutans in Borneo to exploring how markets shape resource use, then working with WWF and earning a PhD before joining Oxfam to help launch the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. They discuss Dr. Borkenhagen’s experience at Nike, and what it really takes to “win hearts and minds” as a

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52:44

Tisha Schuller on Real Climate Progress and the Messy...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, host Alexia Kelly is joined by Tisha Schuller, founder of Adamantine Energy and strategic advisor to Stanford's Natural Gas Initiative. She’s the author of four books: Accidentally Adamant (2018); The Game Changers Playbook: How Oil and Gas Leaders Thrive in an Era of Continuous Disruption (2020); Real Decarbonization: How Oil and Gas Companies Are Seizing the Low-Carbon Future; and The Myth in the Moment: From Polarization to Progress in the New

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53:51

Navigating Net Zero: Dr. Britt Wray on Finding...

Navigating Net Zero with Alexia Kelly ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, Alexia Kelly speaks with Dr. Britt Wray, a leading voice on climate resilience and mental health, about the emotional challenges associated with the climate crisis. Dr. Wray, author of 'Generation Dread' and director at Stanford University’s CIRCLE initiative, shares her journey and work in addressing climate anxiety. They discuss the significance of acknowledging and processing climate grief and its role in driving purposeful action. Various

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34:26

Navigating Net Zero: Reflecting on 2025 - Season 1 in...

Navigating Net Zero with Alexia Kelly ·

2026/01/15

In this special review episode of Navigating Net Zero, host Alexia Kelly reflects on the inaugural season's conversations with leading climate action and sustainability experts. With eight episodes featuring influential leaders from companies like Salesforce, Meta, Microsoft, Mars, Target, Oatly, and more, the podcast dove into critical issues such as internal change management, carbon accounting standards, market-based mechanisms, and the need for intellectual flexibility in tackling

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45:53

Navigating Net Zero: Holly Lahd on Renewable...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, host Alexia Kelly is joined by Holly Lahd to discuss the intersection of carbon accounting and energy strategy. Holly shares her experiences working on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Scope 3 standard, her transition to corporate decarbonization efforts, and insights on regulated and wholesale energy markets. The discussion covers the evolution of electricity markets, the complexities of corporate climate strategies, and the challenges of Scope 3

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38:35

Navigating Net Zero: Elizabeth Willmott on Corporate...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, host Alexia Kelly welcomes Liz Willmott, a climate and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, including a pivotal role at Microsoft. Liz shares her journey from a childhood tree hugger to leading Microsoft's carbon negative strategy and founding Earth Rise Consulting. The discussion covers the importance of market-based solutions like Microsoft’s internal carbon fee, the challenges and

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56:54

Peter Freed on Clean Energy Strategy & Principled...

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2025/11/03

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, Alexia Kelly welcomes Peter Freed, a seasoned clean energy strategist with over two decades shaping the future of corporate clean energy and climate strategy. Peter, who has led energy strategy at Meta and now advises companies through Near Horizon Group, shares his journey from early work at Terra Pass to advancing corporate renewable energy initiatives. The discussion delves into the evolution of clean energy strategies, from initial carbon offsets

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47:11

Navigating Net Zero: Jenny Morgan & Building...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, Alexia Kelly talks with Jenny Morgan, a climate strategist, author, and climate champion. Jenny discusses her debut book, 'Cancel Culture and Climate,' which addresses how polarization, blame, and fear are impeding progress on sustainability goals. She shares her experiences at Microsoft and Tradewater, highlighting the challenges and successes in promoting sustainable actions. Jenny emphasizes the importance of empathy and collaboration in driving

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44:06

Navigating Net Zero: Chris Davis & Transparency in...

Navigating Net Zero with Alexia Kelly ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, Alexia Kelly is joined by Chris Davis, a seasoned climate and sustainability expert. They discuss Chris's extensive career in climate action spanning government, industry, and civil society, highlighting his recent work at Amazon and as a senior fellow at the High Tide Foundation. The conversation delves into the complexities of corporate climate action, the intricacies of greenhouse gas accounting, and the newly launched Task Force for Corporate

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37:45

Navigating Net Zero: Lyrica McTiernan & Key Insights...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of Navigating Net Zero, Alexia Kelly interviews Lyrica McTiernan, a sustainability expert with over 15 years of experience. Lyrica shares her journey from her early days at Facebook, where she helped establish the company's sustainability program, to her time leading sustainability partnerships at WeWork. She discusses the evolution of corporate climate action, the challenges of setting and meeting sustainability targets, and the importance of transparency and internal

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