ClimateCAP 2025

Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

As climate change intensifies, the global food system faces unprecedented challenges. This panel explores how the private sector — spanning from Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and foodservice to hospitality and venture capital — can lead the transformation toward healthy, sustainable, and more equitable food practices. Industry leaders will discuss their roles in promoting sustainable agriculture, addressing food waste, reducing carbon footprints, promoting fair labor, and increasing accessibility to nutritious, affordable food. Join us as we explore strategies and innovations, ensuring a balance between profitability, environmental responsibility, and social equity.

Speakers

John Foraker, Once Upon a Farm; former Annie's Homegrown, Co-Founder and CEO of Once Upon A Farm

Chris Jocson, GoodEggs, COO

Stephen Hohenrieder, Grounded Capital, CEO and Founder

Alice Waters, Chez Panisse & The Edible Schoolyard Project, Owner & Founder

Jamie Horst, Traditional Medicinals, Inc., Chief Purpose Officer

Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

This panel will focus on the apparel industry, featuring experts in textile production, business strategy and innovation, and supply chain. Panelists from across nonprofit and private sectors will explore how what we wear impacts the environment, how fashion can be a force for positive change, and practical strategies for creating more sustainable business models.

Speakers:

Rebecca Burgess, Fibershed , Founder & Director

Lewis Perkins, Apparel Impact Institute, President

Leticia Corona, UC Berkeley

Sarah Kelley, Fibers Fund, Managing Director

Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

The insurance sector, managing approximately $30 trillion in assets and representing about 12% of global capital markets, is often seen as conservative and risk-averse. However, insurance companies are increasingly at the forefront of addressing climate risk. This panel will explore cutting-edge research on climate risk, the role of policy in mitigating these risks, and how private sector initiatives are driving environmental and financial sustainability in insurance. Join us to learn about the innovative strategies transforming the industry.

Speakers

Dave Jones, UC Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment; former California Department of Insurance, Director of Climate Risk Initiative

Allison Wolff, Vibrant Planet, CEO

Kayla Calkins, Insurance for Good

Maddie Vann, The Resiliency Company, Head of Strategy

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

This panel will explore the role of community-led solutions in building economic and cultural resilience and driving equitable climate solutions. This conversation will feature leaders from climate-focused nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, and youth advocacy organizations to dive into how community-driven models empower people, foster preservation, and pave the way for a more sustainable and just future.

Speakers

Jamie Stark, REDF, Relationship Manager

Andie Sobrepeña, Farming Hope, Co-Executive Director, Farming Hope

Adewale OgunBadejo, GRID Alternatives, Vice President, Workforce Development

Diandra Marizet Esparza, Intersectional Environmentalist, Co-Founder & Director of Impact

Jacob Smith, Composing Mobility LLC, Founder & CEO

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

This panel explores the urgent need to rethink our economic systems in the face of climate change and the flaws of the current systems. Inspired by student frustration with the narrow focus on GDP as a measure of success, the discussion will focus on emerging alternative models, such as Doughnut Economics, that shift from linear, profit-driven production to regenerative approaches centered on wellbeing. Panelists will engage in a critical analysis of these models and explore interdisciplinary solutions to reshape business practices for a sustainable future and food system.

Speakers

Samantha Derrick, Plant Futures (Non-Profit), Founder and Executive Director

Charity May, Sacred Futures, Founder and Principal

Amanda Eller, Waverly Street Foundation, Strategy Director

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Join us for a panel discussion where we will hear insights from climate investors operating from early stage to further along the lifecycle. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities across the full spectrum of climate investing—from seed funding to scaling. Our panelists will delve into the financing solutions and strategies that are essential for supporting companies as they grow and scale impactful climate solutions. Gain a deeper understanding of how investors are funding the transformation of industries toward a low-carbon economy.

Speakers

Mandira Reddy, Capricorn Investment Group, Director

Marisa Sweeney, S2G Ventures, VP of Special Opportunities

Mira Inbar, ArcTern Ventures, Partner

Sabin Ray, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Senior Associate

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Recording of the 'Changing Hearts and Minds Engaging Stakeholders in Climate Action" Panel at the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

How can leaders shift perspectives and build momentum around climate change and sustainability? This session explores how to turn skeptics into advocates and inspire lasting commitment to environmental solutions. With insights from experts across industries, we’ll discuss the pivotal role that businesses and organizations can play in shaping societal perceptions and engagement in sustainability initiatives. Join us for an inspiring conversation on fostering belief, investment, and action in the fight for a sustainable future.

Speakers

Noah Wilson-Rich, The Best Bees Company, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer

Amos White, 100K Trees for Humanity, Founder & Chief Planting Officer

Conor Farese, IDEO, Former Design Director, Climate at IDEO

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Recording of the Mainstage sessions on March 1, 2025 at the 2025 ClimateCAP MBA Summit, hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Speakers include:

-Looking Ahead with Chancellor Rich Lyons

-The New Policy Landscape for Green Business with Helen Mountford, President & CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation, and Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward

-Innovation and Inclusive Green Entrepreneurship with Davida Herzl, Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Aclima

-ClimateCAP 2025 Reflections with Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley

-Thank you and Next Year's Host School Announcement with Jessica Wingert, Program Lead of ClimateCAP, and Amy Chan, Chief Sustainability Officer of Berkeley Haas

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Recording of the Mainstage sessions on February 28, 2025 at the 2025 ClimateCAP MBA Summit, hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Speakers include:

-Dean's Welcome with Jennifer Chatman, Interim Dean at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Amy Chan, Chief Sustainability Officer at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

-The Just Transition with Jarvis Sam, CEO and Founder of Rainbow Disruption, and Diandra Marizet Esparza, Co-Founder and Director of Impact at Intersectional Environmentalist

-Our Energy Transformation with Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at PG&E, Urvi Parekh, Director of Renewable Energy at Meta, and Ana Martinez, Associate Director of the Cleantech to Market Program at UC Berkeley Haas

-Climate Poetry with Aya de Leon, Poet Laureate at Berkeley

-Climate Tech and Circularity with Mark Armen, Founder & CEO of Replenysh

-Thank You & Send Off with Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley

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