פודקאסט מעלה | Maala Podcast | people & stories behind business impact on society in Israel

An interview with Vita Eliasson, one of only four social responsibility auditors in Israel, who explains how she conducts checks on businesses to ensure ethical employment practices.

An interview with Liron Dagan of SCD exploring how Israeli companies manage workforce challenges during extended military reserve duty, covering employee support systems, return-to-work transitions, and organizational resilience strategies in the security sector.

Gil Ivne, CEO of the transformed Hiria waste site, discusses Israel's complex waste management challenges, from construction debris chaos to advanced recycling and energy recovery solutions.

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Karin Lakser, CEO of Yotvata from Strauss Group, discusses the 'free cow' innovation—a new food technology producing dairy-identical products without cows.

Marketing expert Avi Zaytan discusses how to authentically market social values and corporate responsibility in Israel, covering trends like community-based marketing, the need for authenticity post-war, and strategies to avoid greenwashing while building lasting brand trust.

Yasmin Ashkenazi, head of risk management for Israel Railways, discusses how the national railway is proactively assessing and adapting to climate change risks.

Ariel Inbar, Tel Aviv-Yafo's Director of Business and Innovation for Environment, discusses the city's practical sustainability initiatives for the business sector.

An interview with Tato Bichio, CEO of Israeli company UBQ, which has developed a groundbreaking process to convert unsorted household waste—including food scraps and plastics—into a sustainable thermoplastic material.

HR manager and cancer survivor Shiri Komtes Gilgon discusses the 'Cancer Friendly' initiative, which helps Israeli workplaces support young employees diagnosed with cancer.

Sivan Zahana, Director of Social Entrepreneurship at Adama, discusses the creation and impact of the Adama Fund for Future Farmers.

In a special episode for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the host interviews Vardit Danziger, Director of the Non-Violence Against Women Foundation.

Shlomi Arlev, CEO of Midot, discusses how Israeli nonprofits can move beyond measuring simple activities to quantifying real social outcomes.

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Yuval Shani, innovation manager at Israel's Shlomo Group, discusses their Shlomo Sher car-sharing service.

Nachi Brot, CEO of KVS, explains the complex world of carbon capture and sequestration, detailing biological and mechanical methods, the growing startup ecosystem in Israel, and the strategic considerations for businesses looking to invest in carbon credits as part of their net-zero plans.

Author Ivry Rabin discusses the updated edition of his book 'Corporate Responsibility 2.0' after 13 years, exploring how the field has evolved from social focus to environmental and ethical dimensions.

Rabbi Yuval Sherlo discusses his research connecting Jewish religious law (halacha) to sustainability and environmental protection, explaining how he's creating a fourth stage of Jewish engagement with ecological issues that moves beyond philosophy to practical legal frameworks.

Discussion on ESG trends and business impact in Israel post-war, with a focus on global expectations and local context.

A discussion on how Israel's water sector is preparing for and responding to the climate crisis, based on a climate survey and real-world events.

A discussion on how Bank Hapoalim fosters social unity and diversity as a business advantage.

An interview with Yaniv Khalili about the Idan and Batia Ofer Foundation's philanthropic response to the October 7th crisis, focusing on a scholarship fund for Druze students named after fallen hero Salman Habka.

Interview with Mark Lesnik, partner at Fortissimo, discussing ESG integration in private equity and its importance for investors and portfolio companies.

Discussion on returning war-wounded IDF soldiers to employment, highlighting the role of employers and the business sector.

Interview with a lawyer about pro bono legal work and corporate social responsibility in Israel.

An interview with Dana Azrieli about the Azrieli Group's business success and social responsibility in Israel.

An interview with Aviyah Magel of Fatal Pancakes about the company's response to the October 7th war, hosting displaced guests.

An interview exploring the 78-year heritage of CIM, from its origins as a national project before Israel's statehood to its modern global role.