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Sustainability In Progress (SIP)

John George, Laura Negre

Booking Overview

An interview-led sustainability show covers climate policy, sustainable business, agriculture, and materials through conversations with experienced professionals, executives, investors, and policy leaders. PR agencies could pitch credible subject-matter experts and senior practitioners in these areas; booking difficulty is medium, with guests generally bringing substantial field experience or leadership credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ln2453@columbia.edu

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Host

John George - A sustainability professional who met co-host Laura Negre during their graduate program at Columbia University.

Laura Negre - A sustainability professional who met co-host John George during their graduate program at Columbia University.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Substantial professional experience in sustainability-related fields, often with senior roles in business, investing, government, policy, or technical materials work.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership at a company or organization, Investment experience in relevant industries, A significant role in climate policy or diplomacy, Decades of experience in a relevant technical field

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Schroer - Farm Profitability, Agricultural Technology Investment, Regenerative Agriculture, And The Future Of Farming.

Albert Douer - Converting Household Waste Into Manufacturing Materials, Recycling Limitations, Carbon Impact, And Scaling Waste-to-material Technology.

Lou Leonard - The Paris Agreement, Climate Regulation, The Endangerment Finding, And Approaches To Climate Action.

Alice Bazzano - Metal Packaging, Recyclability, Lightweighting, Low-carbon Aluminum, Packaging Policy, And Consumer Behavior.

Recent Topics

Environment, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Circular Economy, Regenerative Agriculture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sustainability In Progress (SIP)
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A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action: Norway's Climate Playbook

October 27, 2026

How does one of the world's biggest oil and gas producers also become a climate leader? We sit down with Jo Sletbak, Consul General of Norway in New York, to talk about how Norway practices climate diplomacy now that climate, energy security, trade, and geopolitics are all tangled together. We also get into U.S.–Norway clean tech partnerships, Arctic cooperation, and what American cities can learn from Oslo.

Should I Stay or Should I Grow? Farming, Profitability & the Regenerative Transition

September 30, 2026

This week, we sit down with investor Nick Schroer to unpack the economics of modern farming, from shrinking margins and the “technology treadmill” to what makes ag-tech worth investing in. We explore why profitability may be a prerequisite for regenerative agriculture, what the next generation of farming could look like, and why consumers might be overthinking sustainable choices.

One Man's Trash, Another Man's Treasure: UBQ's Groundbreaking Material

July 29, 2026

In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we sit down with Albert Douer, CEO of UBQ Materials, to unpack how household garbage gets converted into a material that can replace plastic in manufacturing. Albert draws on 40+ years in the plastics and materials industry to explain why traditional recycling can only solve part of the waste problem, and how UBQ's process instead breaks down organic waste at a molecular level to create something entirely new. We discuss what a "negative...

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How do I get in touch with Sustainability In Progress (SIP)?

Sustainability In Progress (SIP) is hosted by John George and Laura Negre. Its publicly listed email is ln2453@columbia.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sustainability In Progress (SIP)?

The publicly listed email for Sustainability In Progress (SIP): ln2453@columbia.edu.

How many listeners does Sustainability In Progress (SIP) have?

Podseeker estimates Sustainability In Progress (SIP) reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sustainability In Progress (SIP)?

Sustainability In Progress (SIP) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial professional experience in sustainability-related fields, often with senior roles in business, investing, government, policy, or technical materials work. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership at a company or organization; Investment experience in relevant industries; A significant role in climate policy or diplomacy. Recent guests include Nick Schroer, Albert Douer, and Lou Leonard.

How hard is it to get booked on Sustainability In Progress (SIP)?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Sustainability In Progress (SIP) cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Circular Economy, and Regenerative Agriculture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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