Overview

Sustainability Defined is the podcast that defines sustainability, one concept (and one bad joke) at a time. We break down each concept with diligent research and the help of an experienced pro to help our listeners define what exactly sustainability is, episode by episode.

 

About

We started the Sustainability Defined podcast out of our shared passions for the environment, good conversation, and – of course – bad jokes. Since meeting at a DC happy hour in Spring 2016, the operation has grown from a spreadsheet of personal sustainability contacts to an award-winning podcast that's downloaded in over 100 countries, included in course curriculum in universities across the US, and regularly listed as one of GreenBiz’s top sustainability podcasts.

Key Features

  • iHeart Radio nominee for Best Green Podcast

  • Over 12,000 overall downloads per month

  • New episodes reach over 5,000 downloads within 60 days of publication

  • Exclusive interviews with leading sustainability professionals from Google to New Belgium Brewery

  • Included in course curriculum at Penn State University, the University of Memphis, and the University of South Carolina

 

Audience

Listener Career Levels

Passionate listeners hungry to maximize their impact

Percentage of Downloads by Country

Episodes regularly downloaded over 100 countries
 

Listener Age Range

Distributed across highly coveted age segments

Percentage of Downloads by US State

Episodes downloaded across all 50 states (and DC!)
 

Resources

Press Mentions

 

Words from our Previous Sponsored Content Partners


”Jay, Scott + team’s passion for covering sustainability is contagious. We worked with their team on a podcast for Bulleit Whiskey, to highlight the brand’s commitments to building a more sustainable tomorrow via a new partnership with American Forests and the building of a new, state-of-the-art visitor experience in Kentucky. Jay and Scott were incredibly easy to work with, provided in-depth research on the category as a whole, and were keen on crafting a really strong episode. Would highly recommend working with the Sustainability Defined team on an integration.”

- Mike Morra, Taylor PR

“We love the work Sustainability Defined is doing to make so many of today’s important conversations accessible and engaging. Scott and Jay are professional and a good deal of fun to work with. They bring their ideas, skill and enthusiasm to swiftly move from interesting idea to published podcast. And they bring integrity, thoroughly researching the topic at a hand to lay the ground work and bring informed, pressing questions to the conversation. They took the lead to make everything come together and ensured we all had a great time in the process. We look forward to working with them again!”

- Jennifer Cooper, Native Energy

 

The Founders

Jay Siegel

Creator & Co-Host

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Jay is an urbanist, an environmentalist, and (occasionally) a humorist. Focusing his career on the intersection of nature and the built environment, Jay is driven by communicating the “big picture” of sustainability to spur action towards a more resilient future. Jay manages acquisitions and development of urban-infill real estate with Storybuilt in Denver, CO.

Jay received his Master's of Urban Planning from Cornell University and his B.A. from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!).

Scott Breen

Creator & Co-Host

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Scott is Vice President of Sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute, which represents U.S. metal can manufacturers and their suppliers. He's often described as a "funny Spock" with his combination of logic and jokes. He started his career as an attorney-advisor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and then helped manage the sustainability and circular economy program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Scott received his B.A. from Georgetown University and his J.D./M.P.A. from Indiana University.

Ready to Move Forward?

Defining sustainability, one topic (and one bad joke) at a time.