Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future

Trace to Transform: How Sustainium is Simplifying Carbon Accounting for Every Business

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar talks with Ravi Kiran Polepeddi, co-founder of Sustainium, a sustainability platform helping businesses take control of their carbon footprint—without the complexity.
Ravi shares how his childhood in India inspired a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship, leading to the creation of Sustainium. Together, they explore:
Why carbon accounting is the "diagnosis" step every business needs
How AI can eliminate human error, automate ESG reporting, and educate teams company-wide
Why "compliance" shouldn't be the goal—and how smart emissions tracking reduces costs, attracts investors, and builds better brands
Whether you’re a global manufacturer or a growing startup, this episode is your guide to turning emissions data into meaningful action.

Hazardous Waste, Critical Minerals, and the Future of Climate Commodities

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, Megan Kjar sits down with Nicholas Rohleder, co-founder of Climate Commodities, to explore how his team is transforming hazardous waste into critical inputs for the steel, semiconductor, and ceramics industries.
Nicholas breaks down his company’s unique "barbell" model—balancing greenfield project development with brownfield acquisitions—and shares how they’re bringing an insurance-linked approach to derisk climate infrastructure.
We also dive into the hidden challenges of feedstock quality, the fragility of capital markets, and how regulatory volatility is shaping the next wave of climate innovation.
Whether you’re a climate investor, founder, or policymaker—this conversation offers a rare window into the frontier of resource recovery and the structural innovation happening behind the scenes.

Decarbonize First, Measure Later: The Terralytiq Approach

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, Megan Kjar sits down with Will Glazener, co-founder of Terralytiq, to explore the critical—and often overlooked—pathway to supply-chain decarbonization. Will shares how his experience leading McKinsey’s decarbonization practice inspired him to build a software platform that empowers the world’s largest manufacturers to reduce upstream emissions.
You’ll learn why Terralytiq flips the traditional “measure first” mindset on its head, focusing instead on targeted emissions reduction at the biggest hotspots—such as aluminum smelters—before tracking results. We also dive into the business case for sustainability, from long-term renewable electricity gains to near-term cost parity, and how collaborative demand signals can unlock transformative change across global supply chains. Tune in for actionable insights on driving decarbonization at speed and scale.

Turning Oilfield Waste into Carbon-Negative Value

In this episode, Megan sits down with Carolina Ortega, VP of Sustainability and Communications at Milestone Environmental Services, to explore how a decade-old Texas-based firm is reshaping oilfield waste management into a carbon-negative powerhouse. Learn how Milestone’s slurry reinjection process sequesters more CO₂ than it emits, why cost-neutral sustainable practices still face cultural barriers, and how a novel, public stakeholder-engagement framework is building community trust. Whether you’re in heavy industry, ESG strategy, or just curious about real-world decarbonization, Carolina’s insights on aligning environmental stewardship with business growth are not to be missed.

Building a Carbon Sink: How Fortera Is Reinventing Cement

In this episode of Green Disrupters: Scaling the Future, Megan Kjar sits down with Kas Farsad, Chief Strategy Officer at Fortera, to explore a groundbreaking approach to one of the world’s largest sources of greenhouse gases: cement production.
Fortera’s patented process reduces CO₂ emissions by 70% compared to traditional methods—and even incorporates CO₂ into the final product. Kas walks us through the 17-year journey from lab-scale mineralization research to commissioning a commercial plant, highlights the incremental “de-risking” steps required for such a massive industry, and shares insights on building trust with established operators.
Learn how Fortera balances technological innovation with partnership, data-driven validation, and a deep empathy for its customers’ need for uninterrupted, efficient operations. Tune in for a fascinating look at how the cement industry can scale decarbonization without reinventing the supply chain.

Data, Trust, and Gen Z: The New Drivers of Clean Energy Growth

In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan Kjar sits down with Sean Palfenier, CEO and co-owner of Riverside Energy, a solar company rooted in community values and decades of industry experience. From his start in oil and gas to leading one of Western Canada's leading solar teams, Sean shares how Riverside has scaled by prioritizing trust, transparency, and partnerships with Indigenous communities.
They unpack:
The challenge of solar saturation and utility regulations
Why Gen Z values are influencing solar adoption
How tracking your data can unlock smart growth
Lessons learned from door-knocking and outbound marketing
What it really takes to build resilience and equity through solar
If you’re in clean energy, sustainability, or just curious how to grow a values-driven business, this one’s for you.

Solar That Gives Back: Building Community, Trust, and a Million Homes

When your origin story involves fleeing pollution for a chance at health, it’s no wonder your business becomes a mission. In this episode, Kai Fahrion, co-CEO of Zeno Renewables, shares how he went from the electrical trades to co-founding one of Canada’s most community-driven solar companies.
We talk about how the solar conversation has shifted from idealism to smart investment, what Zeno is doing to stand out in a crowded market, and how they're building trust for the long haul. Tune in for a transparent, practical, and inspiring conversation about solar, sustainability, and scaling a company with purpose.

Goodbye Charging Apps: Emobi's Vision for Seamless EV Power

What if charging your electric car was as simple as plugging it in — no apps, no cards, no hassle?
In this episode, Lin Sun-Fa, founder of Emobi, explains how his team is solving one of the EV industry’s most frustrating problems. We dive into:
Why current charging systems are broken
How Emobi’s JustPlug technology works across legacy chargers and vehicles
What’s next for smart cities and energy communication
Plus, Lin shares hard-won advice for startup founders and the cultural values he’s building into Emobi’s rapid-growth team.

From Single-Use to Circular: Hospitality’s Sustainable Pivot with Replacer

What if taking climate action actually saved your business money? In this episode, Ed Perryman, co-founder of Replacer, reveals how their new platform helps hospitality businesses ditch disposables, cut costs, and find trusted suppliers for circular solutions — all without adding more to their plate.
We talk about the real challenges small teams face scaling climate startups, how to demystify sustainability for busy business owners, and why building trust is more powerful than flashy metrics.

Pink Rocks & Blue Oceans: Scaling Carbon Removal with Blusink

What if the key to carbon removal lies not in massive factories—but on the seafloor? In this episode, we’re joined by Anjana Aravind, COO and co-founder of Blusink, a pioneering startup capturing carbon through accelerated marine calcification.
Anjana shares her powerful journey from climate science and Antarctic expeditions to startup life and sustainable innovation. We explore how Blusink's pink carbon rocks mimic nature’s own carbon-capturing process—and why this solution could be a game-changer for ocean health and the future of climate tech.
We also unpack the complexities of the carbon credit market, challenges around accreditation, and how startups like Blusink are scaling with limited resources but boundless determination.