How Mayor Justin Bibb Is Turning Cleveland into a Climate Leader | ESG Decoded Podcast #184
Tue Feb 03 2026
Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change — they’re driving it. Each episode delivers real-world insights and inspiration you can apply to make an impact in your own sphere.
Be part of the change! Stay tuned for more episodes from this exclusive series. For now, let’s decode ESG together.
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Climate leadership doesn’t always start in Washington—it can also start in cities and local communities. In this episode of ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC, host Emma Cox sits down with Justin M. Bibb, the 58th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss why local action is driving meaningful climate progress, even amid federal uncertainty.
Mayor Bibb walks us through how his personal journey—from growing up in Cleveland to running for office—led him to make climate action a central part of his mayoral priorities. The conversation connects climate policy to public health, affordability, and equity, highlighting how community voices have shaped his approach to real-world solutions.
Learn how cities are embedding sustainability into everyday governance, and why that matters more than ever during a time when federal climate action is lacking.
Subscribe and follow ESG Decoded for more conversations from Climate Week NYC focused on actionable climate leadership and impact.
Episode Resources:
The Cleveland Climate Action Plan (CAP): https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/sustainability/cleveland-climate-action-plan/cap Climate Mayors Organization: https://www.climatemayors.org/
America is All In: https://www.americaisallin.com/about
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/
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About ESG Decoded
ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.
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Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren’t just talking about change — they’re driving it. Each episode delivers real-world insights and inspiration you can apply to make an impact in your own sphere. Be part of the change! Stay tuned for more episodes from this exclusive series. For now, let’s decode ESG together. - Climate leadership doesn’t always start in Washington—it can also start in cities and local communities. In this episode of ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC, host Emma Cox sits down with Justin M. Bibb, the 58th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss why local action is driving meaningful climate progress, even amid federal uncertainty. Mayor Bibb walks us through how his personal journey—from growing up in Cleveland to running for office—led him to make climate action a central part of his mayoral priorities. The conversation connects climate policy to public health, affordability, and equity, highlighting how community voices have shaped his approach to real-world solutions. Learn how cities are embedding sustainability into everyday governance, and why that matters more than ever during a time when federal climate action is lacking. Subscribe and follow ESG Decoded for more conversations from Climate Week NYC focused on actionable climate leadership and impact. Episode Resources: The Cleveland Climate Action Plan (CAP): https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/sustainability/cleveland-climate-action-plan/cap Climate Mayors Organization: https://www.climatemayors.org/ America is All In: https://www.americaisallin.com/about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/ - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast. ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ *This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio About ClimeCo ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. ClimeCo | Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/