What ignites a lifelong passion for climate justice and energy transition? For Shana Gallagher, it was the haunting beauty of the ocean and the stark realization of how human actions can devastate marine ecosystems. Join host Marine Cornelis as she delves into the inspiring journey of Shana, the Dynamic Net Zero Engagement Manager at the British Standards Institution (BSI). Shana's transformation from political activism in the U. S. to a pivotal role in the private sector underscores the essential need for corporate engagement in achieving ambitious net-zero emissions targets.

In this enlightening episode of Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition, Shana shares her insights on the significance of ISO standards as credible benchmarks for climate action. Discover the groundbreaking work behind the world's first formal certifiable net zero standard, which serves as a vital tool for organizations navigating the complexities of the energy transition. As the conversation unfolds, Shana candidly addresses the pressing challenges of greenwashing, emphasizing the urgent need for clear guidelines that ensure accountability in corporate climate strategies.

With the climate crisis accelerating, the role of businesses in fostering sustainability has never been more critical. Shana highlights the ISO net zero guidelines, offering organizations a roadmap to craft effective net zero strategies. This episode resonates with the core themes of energy justice and decarbonisation, illuminating how companies can contribute to a just transition while aligning with global climate goals. Shana’s work exemplifies the intersection of clean tech, renewable energy, and community energy initiatives, showcasing how innovative solutions can empower businesses to thrive in an evolving landscape.

Listen in as we explore the vital connections between energy access, electrification, and the broader implications of energy policy on our planet's future. Shana’s unique perspective not only sheds light on the corporate side of climate action but also inspires hope through frugal innovation and the pursuit of green jobs. This episode of Energ’Ethic is a clarion call for all stakeholders—business leaders, policymakers, and individuals—to engage actively in the energy transition, ensuring that we leave a sustainable world for future generations. Tune in and be part of the change!

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🎧 Guest:
Seda Orhan, Renewable Energy Programme Manager at Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and board member at the Renewable Grids Initiative

🔎 Episode Summary:
If the first time locals hear about your wind or solar project is when the diggers arrive, you’ve already lost.

In this episode, Marine Cornelis is joined by Seda Orhan to discuss the invisible ingredient that makes or breaks renewable energy projects: trust. Seda unpacks CAN Europe’s latest report, Community Engagement and Fair Benefit Sharing of Renewable Energy Projects, which offers 14+1 concrete KPIs to help developers—and policymakers—move beyond box-ticking towards meaningful participation.

Because here’s the thing: community engagement isn’t a brochure. It’s a conversation. And when it works, it’s magic.

🌱 Highlights:

• From resistance to resilience: Why fair benefit sharing is essential to earning a social licence—and how failing to build trust delays or even kills projects.

• What bad engagement looks like: Seda lays out the patterns: poor site choices, vague timelines, late-stage notifications, and empty “consultations.”

• The 14+1 checklist for fairness: Practical indicators—from local jobs to co-ownership—to assess whether a project genuinely benefits its host community.

• Italy vs Germany: What different regulatory approaches reveal about who gets heard—and who gets sidelined.

• Why co-ownership matters: The transformative power of giving communities not just a voice, but a stake.

🛠️ Resource spotlight:
📄 Community Engagement and Fair Benefit Sharing of Renewable Energy Projects – CAN Europe Report

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This episode is a call to action.

Recorded at the stunning Florence School of Regulation, this special episode of Energ’Ethic shines a very necessary light on the link between representation, power, and progress in the energy transition.

Let’s say it again: there’s no energy transition without equality. From gas platforms with no toilets for women, to boardrooms still stuck in the status quo, the energy sector has work to do. But there are people doing that work, and doing it brilliantly.

Enter Joana Simão Costa, who leads the European Commission’s Equality Platform, and Ilaria Conti, behind the Lights on Women initiative and the LUCE Awards.

Together, we unpack:

• why the Equality Platform is rewriting the rules from the inside,

• how Lights on Women and the LUCE Awards went from grassroots frustration to global celebration, and

• what it really takes to turn systemic bias into collective momentum.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever walked into a room and felt out of place, and for those ready to build rooms where everyone belongs.

Highlights:

“Should we fix the women or fix the system?”
Spoiler: it’s the system. Always.

“No ladies’ toilet at the gas substation? That’s the message.”
Inclusion starts with infrastructure.

"If you don’t see anyone like you in the room, it’s because you are unique. Find what makes you you—and build on it.”
Yes. That’s a quote worth framing.

From idea to impact
How Lights on Women handed out over 50 training scholarships, and why visibility is still half the battle.

Mentoring, but smarter
Inside the Equality Platform’s B2B mentoring: because no one should have to reinvent equality on their own.

LUCE means light, and action
Why celebrating legacy leaders and emerging talents matters. For confidence. For visibility. For change.

Want More?

• Equality Platform – European Commission

• Lights on Women

• LUCE Awards

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ISnUkpKsz7o

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