Fintech Meets Climate Action: Janet Salem on Scaling Carbon Transparency

Episode Summary🌍 From UN Policy to Climate Finance Innovation – Mick Liubinskas sits down with Janet Salem, co-founder of Footprint Lab, to explore how fintech and environmental data are shaping the future of climate finance.Discover how Footprint Lab is embedding carbon tracking into everyday transactions, making it easier for businesses, institutions, and individuals to measure their carbon footprint. Janet shares her journey from the UN to entrepreneurship, the global shift towards mandatory ESG disclosures, and why fintech solutions are accelerating climate-positive decision-making.From Singapore’s ESG mandates to Vietnam’s lost exports, this episode unpacks how sustainability policies impact global markets and why nature-positive finance is the next big frontier. Plus, get a sneak peek into Footprint Lab’s 2025 roadmap to expand beyond carbon and integrate biodiversity, water, and social impact metrics.💡 Tune in for bold insights on fintech, climate data, and the future of sustainable spending!⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 – Introduction: Wrapping up the year with Footprint Lab.00:31 – What is Footprint Lab? How fintech meets climate finance.02:42 – How businesses can track their carbon footprint through financial data.05:16 – Why Janet left the UN to build Footprint Lab.07:06 – The rise of mandatory ESG disclosures & why companies must act now.13:41 – How fintech is making sustainability mainstream.16:58 – Asia-Pacific’s climate momentum: Why India, Singapore, and China are leading the way.22:31 – Expanding beyond carbon: The future of nature-positive finance.32:41 – Why government procurement is key to scaling sustainable solutions.39:48 – The carbon footprint debate: Individual vs. corporate responsibility.42:49 – Challenges for sustainable startups in traditional markets.45:59 – Behavioural science & making sustainability an easy choice.📌 Resources Mentioned🔗Footprint Lab – footprintlab.io🌱UN Carbon Data – Used in global sustainability policy & ESG reporting.📊Global Growth Program – Supporting startups tackling climate challenges.💰Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – EU’s carbon import regulation.💳Open Banking & Open Energy – Fintech innovations making carbon tracking seamless.🥤Refilled – Sustainable beverage vending machines disrupting traditional supply chains.📖Nudge Theory – The science behind making sustainable choices easy & attractive.🌍 Ready to discover more innovative climate tech solutions? Here's what you can do:▶️ SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode featuring amazing founders solving climate challenges! →    / @climatesalad.  .🎧 Follow The Mix on your favorite podcast platform to listen on the go → https://the-mix-fm.captivate.fm/listen📧 Visit dayone.fm/shows/the-mix/newsletter and sign up for our newsletter to have these stories delivered straight to your inbox🔄 Share this episode with others who care about climate innovation!---The Mix is part of the Day One podcast network - dedicated to founders, operators and investors building a better...

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