Pitching Progress

Pitching Progress is back with a new slate of visionary entrepreneurs, and a host of solutions to some of the world’s most intractable climate issues. Tune in every other Thursday as Vinay Shandal, the Global Lead of BCG’s Sustainable Investing business, challenges these founders to make the case that their businesses are good for the planet, and good for investors. From more efficient planes, to preventing shipping pollution, tune in to Season 2 of Pitching Progress, and get inspired by the people working to build a better future. —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have any ideas for companies who should be featured on the show, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.comFor more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

Underneath the streets of downtown Toronto, there exists a massive system of pipes that use water drawn from the depths of Lake Ontario to help cool the skyscrapers above. This system, the largest of its kind in the world, is just one of a slate of creative solutions employed by Enwave, one of North America’s foremost district energy operators.Carlyle Coutinho is the CEO of Enwave, a company that works in concert with governments and real-estate developers to help Canadian cities identify more efficient and sustainable ways to heat and cool themselves.As Canada looks to build more housing to serve its growing population, finding more energy efficient ways to power these new developments will be critical. So will this focus on housing lead to new contracts for Enwave? Or could a downturn in the Canadian real estate market make governments and developers less likely to invest in new energy solutions?Let’s find out.—------------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Enwave, you can check them out at: https://www.enwave.com/If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.comFor more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

What started as a group of Spider Man enthusiasts, is now a company capable of producing synthetic silk on a commercial scale. And not only does their silk feel and perform exactly like the natural material, but it can be modified to suit the needs of virtually any industrial application.  Ulrich Scherbel is the CEO of AMSilk, a Germany-based company that specializes in the creation of lab-grown silk products. Their products are now in use in a range of industries, including shampoo, home care, and luxury textiles. The focus on performance and sustainability has attracted the attention of several large luxury fashion retailers, including several stores where you’ll be able to find AMSilk products this holiday season. So what makes silk such a sought-after material? Will consumers accept a synthetic alternative for a fabric that’s become synonymous with luxury? And what applications for silk exist beyond the luxury market? Let’s find out. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about AMSilk, you can check them out at: https://www.amsilk.com/If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: PIPE@bcg.comFor more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

After years of skyrocketing investment, the renewables industry seems to have lost some of its lustre. With tax credits that once supercharged new wind and solar development being rolled back, and general enthusiasm waning, are we witnessing the bubble burst on renewable energy? Mark Noyes definitely doesn't think so. He's the CEO of TerraForm Power, a fully integrated renewables business with 3 gigawatts of existing capacity and 6 more currently in development. Despite shifting political and economic winds, Mark remains confident that renewables will play a pivotal role in meeting America's exploding energy demands.So how have policy shifts impacted the viability of solar and wind development? Will battery storage fix the intermittency issues that have limited adoption? And how much of the supposed spike in demand from AI data centers will actually materialize? Let’s find out. -------------------------------------------------------To learn more about TerraForm Power, you can check them out at: https://www.terraform.com/If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.comFor more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

Roughly a third of all food produced in the United States ends up in a landfill. A lot of that comes from dumpsters behind grocery stores, where food that could otherwise be marked down or donated ends up rotting in the trash.Ryan Begin is the CEO of Divert, a company that's using its incredible trove of data to keep food out of landfills. At the core of their pitch is some simple in-store infrastructure that allows retailers to see exactly what's ending up in the trash, and empowers them to make smarter choices. But what makes solving the issue of food waste so complex in the first place? Why would a company partner with Divert instead of, say, paying a hauler to bring it to the landfill? And what about the current US regulatory environment makes this an attractive proposition?Let's find out.------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Divert, you can check them out at: https://divertinc.com/If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at PIPE@bcg.comFor more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity

From turning food waste into energy, to sustainable steel and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of leaders working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders and CEOs of some of the world’s top green companies take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate their business’s environmental impact, and the value they create for investors.Pitching Progress is hosted by Vinay Shandal, who leads BCG’s sustainable investing business. Vinay draws on his experience at the intersection of capital and climate to ask his guests the tough questions, and challenges them to convince investors that the business is good for the world and good for their wallets.Join us as we demystify the world where the world’s largest investors are deploying capital, and inspire the next wave of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs to scale the new economy.Keep an eye out for our first episode, releasing on Thursday, October 2nd, and new episodes coming in the feed every two weeks.