app03 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:33:30 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) CARBON x CHANGE - Episodes Tagged with “Jose” https://carbonxchange.fireside.fm/tags/jose Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0300 CARBON x CHANGE is VCM’s flagship podcast for exploring the future of climate action, voluntary carbon markets, and climate finance. Through expert-led conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, scientists, business executives, investors, and innovators, the podcast breaks down the ideas, policies, technologies, and real-world stories shaping the carbon economy. From climate change fundamentals and net zero commitments to carbon credits, market integrity, Saudi Arabia’s climate ambition, climate tech, investment, and the future of carbon markets, CARBON x CHANGE connects global climate conversations with regional perspectives. CARBON x CHANGE where markets, innovation, and climate action meet. To learn more about VCM: https://vcm.sa en-us episodic CARBON x CHANGE where markets, innovation, and climate action meet. VCM CARBON x CHANGE is VCM’s flagship podcast for exploring the future of climate action, voluntary carbon markets, and climate finance. Through expert-led conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, scientists, business executives, investors, and innovators, the podcast breaks down the ideas, policies, technologies, and real-world stories shaping the carbon economy. From climate change fundamentals and net zero commitments to carbon credits, market integrity, Saudi Arabia’s climate ambition, climate tech, investment, and the future of carbon markets, CARBON x CHANGE connects global climate conversations with regional perspectives. CARBON x CHANGE where markets, innovation, and climate action meet. To learn more about VCM: https://vcm.sa no VCM audio@mohtwize.com Episode 2: Scaling Sustainability in Sports, Tourism, and Global Events with José Retana https://carbonxchange.fireside.fm/2 3a5599b5-3280-461a-9fb2-a63f61aab7eb Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0300 VCM full VCM 58:31 no <p>In this episode of CARBON x CHANGE, we host José Retana, a sustainability leader with over 25 years of international experience across governments, mega-events, and large-scale infrastructure, for a conversation on sustainability in the world of sports, tourism, and hospitality. We begin by exploring José Pablo’s professional journey and what first drew him to sustainability and energy transition. From there, the discussion dives into his experience working across diverse sectors, and what principles remain consistent when approaching sustainability at scale. We then shift to Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and tourism sectors, exploring how lessons from mega-events can translate into long-term destination development. The conversation also highlights the unique challenges and opportunities within hospitality, particularly in delivering sustainability without compromising guest experience.</p> <p>Finally, the discussion focuses on execution of what separates real sustainability programs from strategy, how governance can drive actual decisions, and what credible carbon offsetting looks like for hard-to-abate emissions. We close by exploring the role of emerging talent and what the future holds for sustainability across these industries. </p> VCM, World cup, Podcast, emission, Carbon, Jose, In this episode of CARBON x CHANGE, we host José Retana, a sustainability leader with over 25 years of international experience across governments, mega-events, and large-scale infrastructure, for a conversation on sustainability in the world of sports, tourism, and hospitality. We begin by exploring José Pablo’s professional journey and what first drew him to sustainability and energy transition. From there, the discussion dives into his experience working across diverse sectors, and what principles remain consistent when approaching sustainability at scale. We then shift to Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and tourism sectors, exploring how lessons from mega-events can translate into long-term destination development. The conversation also highlights the unique challenges and opportunities within hospitality, particularly in delivering sustainability without compromising guest experience.

Finally, the discussion focuses on execution of what separates real sustainability programs from strategy, how governance can drive actual decisions, and what credible carbon offsetting looks like for hard-to-abate emissions. We close by exploring the role of emerging talent and what the future holds for sustainability across these industries.

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Finally, the discussion focuses on execution of what separates real sustainability programs from strategy, how governance can drive actual decisions, and what credible carbon offsetting looks like for hard-to-abate emissions. We close by exploring the role of emerging talent and what the future holds for sustainability across these industries.

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