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Michael Wilhelm Herzog
Hi, I’m Michael.
After years as an engineer and corporate manager, I founded my own consulting firm focused on sustainability solutions. Since retiring, I’ve been tackling puzzles that align seemingly conflicting interests and discovering win-win strategies with my clients. I also support a project dedicated to ocean ecology. My wife Karin and my son Alex were the first to suggest a podcast for me. As a natural optimist and father of two wonderful kids, I tend to resist gloomy predictions about our future. We probably live in the best world we ever had, with the promise of making a meaningful life accessible for a growing part of the world population, but it is imperative to keep this spirit alive. Therefore, I’ve created an antidote to scepticism: ‘Michael’s Green World.’
Total 22 episodes
1
11A - Building Trust for a Decarbonized Supply Chain
Guest: Yasha Tarani @ #ClimateChoice
Website Climate Choice: https://theclimatechoice.com/de
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashatarani/?originalSubdomain=de
38:5723/11/2024
#13A - Waves of Change: Grassroots Ocean Conservation
Interview with Ophélie Reis, founder of OPAA, Ocean Patrol Association
58:1215/11/2024
12A - Storing Power, Securing the Future
In this episode, Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, the CEO of E3/DC (Hager Group), explains what it takes beyond technology and good ideas to make the energy transition even more successful and why a well-regulated market economy is so crucial. Stay tuned – it’s going to be exciting!
44:4315/11/2024
12B - Strom speichern, Zukunft sichern!
In dieser Episode erklärt uns Dr. Piepenbrink, der Chef von E3/DC (Hager Group) was es neben Technologie und guten Ideen noch braucht, um die Energiewende noch erfolgreicher zu gestalten, und warum eine klug regulierte Marktwirtschaft dabei so wichtig ist. Bleibt dran – es wird spannend!
44:1410/11/2024
10A - Mycelium replaces plastics in packaging
Mycrobez, a startup from Basel, Switzerland, is on its way to offering the industry a large-scale compostable packaging solution: replacing plastic packaging with sustainable alternatives made from fungal networks grown on organic waste. Today, we’ll talk about their journey, the challenges they need to overcome, and the opportunities that lie ahead for all of us. Our guest is Linus Müller from Mycrobez.ch!
24:1309/11/2024
#11B - KI verbessert die Nachhaltigkeit in der Lieferkette
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Guest: Yasha Tarani @ #ClimateChoice
43:2330/10/2024
#10B - Myzel ersetzt Plastik in Verpackungen (Deutsch)
Mycrobez, ein Startup aus Basel in der Schweiz ist auf dem Weg, der Industrie im grossen Stil eine kompostierbare Verpackungslösung anzubieten: Plastikverpackungen durch nachhaltige Alternativen zu ersetzen, die aus Pilzgeflechten bestehen, die auf organischen Abfällen wachsen. Heute sprechen wir über ihren Weg, die Herausforderungen, die sie meistern müssen, und die Chancen, die sich uns allen bieten. Unser Gast ist Linus Müller von Mycrobez.ch!
24:1324/10/2024
#6B - Kompostierbare Windeln für eine gesunde Natur
Kompostierbare Windeln für eine gesunde Natur: Innovation zum Schutz der Meere vor Plastikmüll und für eine bessere Zukunft unserer Kinder.
Gast: Sue Allison-Rogers aus Tasmanien/Australien, [email protected], eenee.com
Host: https://www.mwh-consulting.ch/ Mail: [email protected] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-herzog-596a692b/
dubbing by vidby.com
20:0018/10/2024
#9A - Sustainability Reporting in the Digital Age
Digital processes and artificial intelligence will greatly simplify data collection and compliance for companies! This will save resources in the future and allow a stronger focus on impactful sustainability measures. A true contribution to sustainability! With our guest Dr. Ubbo Aßmus, we discuss modern cloud-based AI solutions that will significantly simplify sustainability reporting in the face of complex EU regulations like the EU CSRD.
21:4906/10/2024
#9B - Nachhaltigkeitsreporting im digitalen Zeitalter
Digitale Prozesse und Künstliche Intelligenz werden den Unternehmen die Datenerfassung und Compliance stark vereinfachen! So können zukünftig Resourcen gespart werden und der Fokus kann besser auf wirkungsvolle Nachhaltigkeitsmaßnahmen gelegt werden. Ein echter Beitrag zur Nachhaltigkeit!
Mit unserem Gast Dr. Ubbo Aßmus von Lawcode.eu sprechen wir über moderne Cloud-basierte KI Lösungen, die die Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung angesichts komplexer EU-Regulierungen wie der EU CSRD stark vereinfachen werden.
22:1602/10/2024
#8A - Connected For Change
Our guest, Professor Harald Kopp from Furtwangen University, an expert and speaker at international conferences on digital transformation and sustainability, offers valuable insights into creating and implementing a sustainability strategy.
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harald-kopp-koppconsult?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
27:5017/09/2024
#7A - Climate Archive in the Ice Cap
Guest: Dr. Martin Anklin, Researcher and Physicist (Forscher und Physiker), Switzerland
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-anklin-79172412?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-anklin-79172412?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
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23:1116/09/2024
#7B - Klima-Archiv in der Eiskappe
Gast: Dr. Martin Anklin, Researcher and Physicist (Forscher und Physiker), Switzerland
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-anklin-79172412?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-anklin-79172412?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
Host: https://www.mwh-consulting.ch/ Mail: [email protected] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-herzog-596a692b/
23:1404/09/2024
#6A - Compostable Nappies for a Healthy Environment
Why are compostable nappies not the norm?
19:3716/08/2024
#5A (English) - Mother Tongue Matters
Originally recorded in German, this conversation has been seamlessly transformed into English by advanced AI technology. A vision more than a decade in the making has finally become a reality, offering high-quality and affordable translation. This breakthrough allows sustainability experts to connect with their audiences in their native languages, significantly enhancing communication and engagement.
Guest: Amir Kehonjic, Head of Sales at vidby AG (https://vidby.com)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-kehonjic/
22:2426/07/2024
#5B (Deutscher Take) - Muttersprache zählt
Guest: Amir Kehonjic, Head of Sales at vidby AG (https://vidby.com)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-kehonjic/
29:3426/07/2024
#5C (French) - La langue maternelle compte
Cet épisode a été parfaitement transformée en français L’introduction du podcast est en anglais, comme d’habitude avec la musique d’intro. Initialement enregistré en allemand, cette conversation a été parfaitement transformée en français grâce à une technologie avancée d’intelligence artificielle. Une vision de plus de dix ans s’est enfin concrétisée, offrant une traduction de haute qualité et abordable. Cette avancée permet aux experts en durabilité de se connecter avec leurs publics dans leur langue maternelle, améliorant ainsi considérablement la communication et l’engagement.
Guest: Amir Kehonjic, Head of Sales at vidby AG (https://vidby.com)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-kehonjic/
29:1126/07/2024
#5D (Portuguese) - A Língua Materna é Importante
Este episódio em português A introdução do podcast é em inglês, como de costume com a música de abertura. Inicialmente gravada em alemão, esta conversa foi perfeitamente transformada em português graças a uma tecnologia avançada de inteligência artificial. Uma visão de mais de dez anos finalmente se concretizou, oferecendo uma tradução de alta qualidade e acessível. Este avanço permite que especialistas em sustentabilidade se conectem com seus públicos em sua língua materna, melhorando significativamente a comunicação e o engajamento.
Guest: Amir Kehonjic, Head of Sales at vidby AG (https://vidby.com)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-kehonjic/
27:5026/07/2024
#4B - Gefangenen Dilemma in der Nachhaltigkeit
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11:0703/07/2024
#4A - Prisoner's Dilemma in Sustainability
During class, someone threw a wet sponge across the room, and it hit the chalkboard. The teacher turned around, surprised and a bit angry, but he had no idea who did it. The whole class went silent.
The teacher took a deep breath and addressed the class intensely but calmly. He said, “I don’t know who threw the sponge, but I know that the actions of one person affect the entire class. I want that kid to announce him or herself now or after class or in a quiet moment. If no one steps up, the whole class will be punished with homework.”
This situation closely mirrors a classic dilemma where individual and collective interests clash. It shows how the actions of one person can impact the well-being of the whole group.
A friend of mine, who is a sustainability manager in a large corporation, often talks about feeling like they’re in a prisoner’s dilemma when doing their job. They need to rely heavily on trust and collaboration, and preempting future stakeholder requirements which can be very challenging.
This reminds me of the Prisoner’s Dilemma, first formulated by Albert W. Tucker. In this scenario, two prisoners are interrogated separately and must choose whether to betray the other (by admitting how they committed the crime) or remain silent and not tell the judge how the theft was carried out. If both stay silent, they receive a light sentence as the details aren’t clear enough for a strong conviction. If one explains what happened while the other remains silent, the betrayer goes free, and the silent one gets a heavy sentence. If both admit and explain how the theft was carried out, they each get a moderate sentence.
10:4402/07/2024
#3A - The Energy landscape
Yesterday, I was driving a friend’s family back to their home in my new Volvo
after they helped with the cleanup following a party at our place. While
driving, I explained to their daughter, how the car works. She was curious
about the battery indicator below the speed reading on the display in the
center. I told her "we were driving on solar energy—the sunshine drives us
home and will take me back up the hills“.
When she asked how it works, I explained that the panels on the roof
capture sunlight, generate electricity, and store it in a battery. This electricity
powers our house and charges the car. Occasionally, we feed excess
electricity back into the grid. It feels quite funny passing petrol stations now
because I never stop there for gasoline. She also asked about gears, and I
explained that electric cars don’t have gears. They can go from 0 to 100 km/
h in just a few seconds without shifting gears—just press the pedal, which
isn’t a „gas pedal" anymore.
This conversation got me thinking about our journey to make our home and
life more CO2 efficient and energy-independent and how renewable energy
can be both intermittent and permanently adaptive.
29:3817/06/2024
#2 - Bridging Generations
In this episode, I delve into my personal journey, from my early experiences with diverse cultures and technologies to leading a sustainability team at a major company. I explore how my unique background in engineering and management has shaped my approach to sustainability, focusing not on being an expert, but on viewing challenges from multiple perspectives.
Join me as we discuss how my path has led to a deeper understanding of stability and sustainability in our interconnected world.
26:0702/06/2024