For over 40 years, Fred Krupp has led the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), using innovative approaches to protect the environment. Under his leadership, EDF has launched MethaneSAT, a first-of-its-kind satellite designed to track emissions of methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. In this special episode - co-hosted by Re:Co’s COO and Head of Client Solutions Eric Bloom - Fred discusses the evolving landscape of environmental action in a time of political polarisation, the role of business in climate leadership, and how cutting methane emissions presents one of the biggest opportunities for immediate climate impact.
Make the Business Case for Sustainability
In today’s polarised political climate, it’s as important as ever to focus on how decarbonisation efforts align with companies’ core business strategies as well as how the energy transition can deliver benefits to communities of all political persuasions. Fred provides an optimistic view of how many of the climate advances of the last few years are likely to remain resilient in the face of political headwinds due to broad-based support for clean energy.
Use Data to Drive Climate Action
Methane is a major driver of climate change, yet emissions are invisible. By embracing tools like MethaneSAT, businesses and investors can identify methane leaks, track progress in real-time, and make data-driven decisions that accelerate climate action in ways that, in many cases, will deliver a positive return on investment for energy companies.
Stay Ahead of Market and Regulatory Shifts
Thanks to the tireless work of Fred and key partners in the global oil & gas industry, over 50 of the largest oil and gas companies representing 45% of global sales have made a pledge to reduce their methane emissions by 90% by 2030. Companies who act now can not only mitigate regulatory risks as government bodies begin to use MethaneSAT’s data to set standards for methane emissions for oil & gas imports but also gain a competitive edge as investors increasingly favour energy suppliers that have tackled the issue proactively.