From Cooking Oil & Blockchain to Fuelling Green Transport with Mahsa Karimi

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, host Gordana sits down with Mahsa from ESG Ports, a company at the cutting edge of sustainability in the maritime industry. ESG Ports is tackling the climate crisis by converting waste cooking oil into biofuel, leveraging blockchain transparency, and building a decentralized ecosystem to ensure ESG compliance.

Mahsa shares her unexpected journey from tech into sustainability, discussing how her background in Computer Engineering, Blockchain, and AI led her to a startup that is redefining the maritime sector’s approach to decarbonization. 

If you’re interested in maritime sustainability, blockchain for impact, or the future of ESG compliance, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.

Show Highlights & Key Takeaways:

🌱 From Tech to Climate Tech: How Mahsa transitioned from blockchain development to sustainability entrepreneurship.
🔗 Blockchain for ESG Transparency: How ESG Ports tracks and verifies carbon reduction efforts with smart contracts.
♻️ Circular Economy in Action: Why on-site biofuel production is a game-changer for waste reduction.
🏛️ Collaborating with Governments & Industry: How ESG Ports works alongside policymakers to drive sustainable change.
🔥 Women in Climate Tech: Mahsa’s message for young women entering the sustainability and technology space.
🚀 Future of Biofuels & ESG by 2030: How shipping and aviation will evolve with alternative fuels and data-driven ESG strategies.

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