#77 Navigating Net Zero with Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, Tommy Ricketts
With climate change being the *hottest* topic of discussion at the moment, this week we’re delving into its effects on the business world, as Tommy Ricketts, Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, joins Gareth to give us the low-down on environmental economics. Tommy’s passion for both economy and ecology has shaped his entrepreneurial journey, ultimately leading to his creation of a service that transforms how businesses utilise carbon credits. BeZero Carbon offers an innovative solution to the lack of transparency in the current carbon credit system by rating and assessing the true emissions of corporations. From an alternate career dream of creating a screenplay about football referees, to advice on maintaining cultural cohesion in the workplace, this candid yet captivating conversation covers all bases of Tommy’s journey so far. The challenge to combat the carbon crisis is no small feat, so with companies like BeZero Carbon, businesses can hold themselves and each other accountable and turn intention into action to help stop climate change. Time stamps What does good leadership mean to Tommy? (01:59) Leveraging economic history (04:44) A chance encounter and a life-changing text message (08:16) The culture difference between UK and US FinTechs (12:21) Being the Best (14:55) Cultivating the climate economy (16:50) Tommy’s screenplay side-hustle (19:05) What is BeZero Carbon’s value proposition? (28:30) Are big corporations guilty of greenwashing? (36:50) Which tech innovations is Tommy is most excited about (43:20) Tommy’s advice to his younger self (45:15)