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Colley Hodges Discusses How the Houston Zoo’s Mission-Driven Culture Propels Their Success

Colley Hodges Discusses How the Houston Zoo’s Mission-Driven Culture Propels Their Success

FromESG Decoded Podcast


Colley Hodges Discusses How the Houston Zoo’s Mission-Driven Culture Propels Their Success

FromESG Decoded Podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.
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In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Colley Hodges, Sustainability Manager at the Houston Zoo. Colley leads one of the greenest zoo-based conservation organizations in the country. He is an architect and accredited professional under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, WELL Building Standard, and Sustainable SITES initiative. Some of his efforts include carbon tracking and reduction, sustainable material selection, resource conservation, waste diversion, indoor air quality improvements, and sustainability education.  In 2021, Colley was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Houston Business Journal and Building Design + Construction magazine.
Listen as Amanda and Colley discuss the Houston Zoo's conservation efforts and their connection to its steadfast mission to save wildlife. Its architectural design ties to animal care and welfare, while its sourcing efforts aim toward shrinking its footprint. Houston Zoo's laser focus on responsible sourcing is fueled by a project comprised of sustainably harvested wood, leading to the elimination of single-use plastics in its restaurants and retail stores.
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Episode Resource Links
Houston Zoo Website: https://www.houstonzoo.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonzoo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/houstonzoo
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Kaitlyn Allen and Amanda Hsieh for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.