Cele mai bune Sustainability Solved podcast-uri (2024)

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Why Investing In Your Supply Chain is Crucial to Business in 2025: The Wine Society 1:09:30

9d ago1:09:30

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From bottles to biodiversity! Welcome to Sustainability Solved! In this episode, hosts Will and Charlie dive into the fascinating world of wine and sustainability with Dom De Ville from the Wine Society. First set up in 1874 by a bunch of people who wanted to pay a fair price for their booze, the Wine Society is leading the charge in tackling suppl…

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The Hidden Environmental Cost of your Computer: Wholegrain Digital 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

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Did you know you probably emit more CO2 from your website than your travel! Welcome to Sustainability Solved! In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton explore a surprising yet critical issue: digital emissions! Joined by Tom Greenwood and Georgie Monaghan of Wholegrain Digital, the conversation covers everything from the environmen…

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Seeing Sustainability as an Opportunity, not a Threat: Sam Hamilton-Turner (Soundquake) 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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Welcome back to Sustainability Solved, this time with a twist! Hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton chat with Sam Hamilton-Turner, co-founder of Soundquake, a purpose-driven podcast production company (now making this very podcast!) . Sam shares the story of Soundquake's transformation from a conventional, transactional business into a company …

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Future of Sustainable Housing: 2024 Housing Design Awards 1:07:27

4M ago1:07:27

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In this episode, we explore the world of sustainable housing design, highlighting award-winning projects and the innovative strategies driving the industry forward. Hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton are joined by special guests David Birkbeck, Managing Director of Design for Homes, and Richard Williams, Development Manager at VELUX. They div…

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Cutting Construction Waste 44:54

4M ago44:54

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In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton dive into a pressing issue within the construction industry – pallet waste. Each year, the industry uses around 20 million pallets, yet only 10% are recovered or reused. The rest end up in landfills, contributing to significant waste and environmental damage. Joining the discussion is Paul L…

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The Football Sustainability Index 50:17

5M ago50:17

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E189 Shownotes: The Football Sustainability Index In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of football sustainability. We explore the Football Sustainability Index, a groundbreaking initiative assessing clubs on their environmental impact, equality standards, financial sustainability, and community engagement. Joining us is Niall Cou…

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Succeeding as a Social Enterprise: Lessons from Belu Water 47:19

6M ago47:19

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In this episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton are joined by Charlotte Harrington, Co-CEO of Belu Water, a social enterprise dedicated to clean water initiatives, exemplified by its partnership with WaterAid. To date, Belu has donated nearly £6 million to WaterAid by selling bottled water and filtrati…

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How the funeral industry is embracing sustainability 45:19

7M ago45:19

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In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton delve into the surprising intersection of tradition and sustainability within the funeral industry. Joined by Sarah Jones, Founder of award-winning Full Circle Funerals, the discussion uncovers how the age-old sector is undergoing a transformative shift towards embracing sustainable practice…

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Exploring Careers in Sustainability 56:43

8M ago56:43

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E186: Show Notes Title: Exploring Careers in Sustainability In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton explore the booming landscape of sustainability careers, a sector that has witnessed huge growth in the UK job market. With sustainability-focused roles accounting for 1/3 of UK job postings, the industry has become a focal point fo…

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The funny side of Climate Change 51:55

9M ago51:55

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In this episode we look at the funny side of Climate Change with award winning comedian, podcaster and business speaker, Stuart Goldsmith. He grabbed the headlines at the Edinburgh Festival in 2023 with his show about Climate Change, called Spoilers. Stuart talks about his journey in stand-up over the last 20 years, and his mission to engage a wide…

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Sustainable Standstill: Why major housebuilders aren’t going green 36:33

10M ago36:33

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Season 5, Episode 184: Sustainable Standstill: Why major housebuilders aren’t going green This episode we interview Ian Pritchett, the co-founder of Greencore Homes in Oxfordshire. They build airtight, energy-efficient, timber frame houses, from their factory in Bicester. Ian shines a spotlight on the challenges of the ‘business-as-usual’ housebuil…

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Sustainability in 2024: Reflections and Projections 51:10

11M ago51:10

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In our latest episode, we sit down with hosts Will Richardson, CEO and Founder of Green Element Group, and Charlie Luxton, an architectural designer focusing on sustainability buildings. Will and Charlie kick off the new year by reflecting on their sustainability journeys, and discuss key trends in sustainability for the year 2024! The conversation…

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Who’s Counting the Carbon? An Alliance for Climate Action 50:56

1y ago50:56

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In this episode, Andrew Griffiths, co-founder of the Carbon Accounting Alliance, sheds light on the Alliance’s mission to tackle sustainability challenges through collaboration. Backed by over 100 organisations and businesses, including Green Element and Compare Your Footprint, Andrew explains the Alliance's focus on promoting best practices and ro…

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Raising the bar: making beer more sustainable 39:03

1y ago39:03

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This month on the Sustainability Solved Podcast, our hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton delve into the world of sustainable brewing. Joining them from Berlin is Roland Pahl-Dobrick, the Beer Market Manager from Pall Filtration, to shed light on the intricacies and challenges of sustainability in brewing. Brewing Process and Impact: - Unlike w…

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Breaking Down COP28 55:00

1y ago55:00

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Title: Breaking Down COP28: The Critical Climate Conference Welcome to a special episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast! In this episode, we introduce a brand-new co-host, Charlie Luxton, an architectural designer and TV presenter well-known for his passion for the built environmental and sustainability, as seen on Homes By The Sea and Buildi…

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Green up or knock down: how to make housing more sustainable 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

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Two of the most pressing concerns of our generation are housing and the climate crisis. In the UK in particular, the housing stock is in desperate need of modernisation and improved insulation. But this problem isn’t limited to the UK; we need affordable housing that is better for the environment and more affordable to run. But how do we get there?…

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Striking a Chord for the Planet: Music's Journey to Sustainability 1:07:39

1+ y ago1:07:39

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Title: Striking a Chord for the Planet: Music's Journey to Sustainability Story: Welcome to an exciting episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast, where our spotlight falls on an industry renowned for creativity and innovation: the music industry. The music industry has the power and influence to make huge strides in the environmental movement, …

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Lessons from Down Under: Australia’s Sustainability Journey 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

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Australia is at the forefront of the climate change movement, facing the need to protect its biosecurity, enhance climate resilience, and overcome geographic isolation. Over the past five years Australia has made significant strides towards sustainability, particularly through its commitment to partnering with the private sector. Together, they aim…

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Are You Ever Too Small To Make A Difference 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

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Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have a crucial role to play in sustainability, despite some thinking they are too small to make an impact. SMEs make up around 90% of businesses globally; while individual SMEs may have a smaller impact compared to larger corporations, their collective action can have a significant effect on environmental imp…

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Investing in green innovation 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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Title: Investing in Green Innovation In the midst of a global economic downturn, sustainable businesses need to grow and innovate to survive in uncertain times. But just how easy is it to get investment? The EU recently announced the Green Deal industrial plan, aiming to fast track Net-Zero projects in Europe, making 250 billion euros available for…

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Broken chains – the highs and lows of the sustainable cycle industry 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

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Over the last few years, Shelley Lawson and Rob Webbon have been on a journey to build sustainable businesses in their respective parts of the cycling industry. Rob’s journey hit a stumbling block earlier this year when the founding team of Presca Sportswear made the difficult decision to close the business. Whilst Shelley’s company Frog Bikes, tha…

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Sustainable Dog Ownership 23:04

2y ago23:04

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On this month’s episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast, we are talking about Britain’s favourite pet: dogs. Research estimates that there are 13 million dogs in UK homes, a number which grew significantly during lockdown; it is estimated that 3.2 million households in the UK acquired a pet during the pandemic. Despite our love for the growing…

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Levelling up - Could your elevator be more sustainable? 29:49

2y ago29:49

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In this episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast, we are looking into the environmental impact of something we may not usually give a second thought to – elevators.  Half of the world’s population lives in cities and that number is expected to increase to 70% in 2050. As pressure on city space continues to rise, we are increasingly building upw…

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Taking trees out of the paper supply chain 28:39

2y ago28:39

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Title: Taking Trees Out of the Paper Supply Chain Story Let’s talk about paper – a product we all use in our businesses, no matter the size or speciality. Paper use in office spaces is declining but, in the UK, we still use 9.9 million tonnes of paper every year, with every tonne of fresh pulp requiring the felling of 24 trees. In this podcast, we …

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Holidays in 2023 – should you go eco-friendly? 30:21

2y ago30:21

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Holidays in 2023 – should you go eco-friendly? Story: According to research by booking.com, 42% of people said that recent news about climate change had influenced them to make more sustainable travel choices. More than half (57%) said they wanted to travel more sustainably in the next 12 months! In this episode of 'Sustainability Solved', we're di…

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Wear wool not fossil fuel – the Woolmark campaign examined 25:56

2y ago25:56

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Story: As the cost-of-living crisis bites, we ask how important environmental messaging is to consumer choice? Is sustainability a luxury for a few, or the only way ahead for brands? We are joined by Will Thacker and Fran Docx of 20Something, the creative company behind Woolmark’s captivating Wear Wool Not Fossil Fuel campaign. In their powerful ad…

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Faster & Greener - The benefits of sustainable last-mile delivery 26:49

2y ago26:49

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This month on the Sustainability Solved podcast we are delving into the topic of last-mile delivery, the final stage of an order process where an item is transported from a warehouse or fulfilment centre to the final delivery destination. Our cities are packed with commercial vehicles that pollute our local areas and make it increasingly dangerous …

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People and Planet Health - How Plantopia are Creating Positive Change 16:12

2+ y ago16:12

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On this month’s episode, we're joined by Victoria Cushing, Product Director at KMI Brands. We take a look into their cosmetic brand Plantopia, a pending B-Corp that uses adaptogens and essential oils in its products to create positive change for people and planet health. Victoria takes us on a journey through Plantopia’s pursuit of a sustainable pr…

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Building Better - sustainability in the construction industry 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

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In this month’s episode, we are joined by Ian Riley, CEO of the World Cement Association, to discuss sustainability in the construction industry. With a significant impact on pollution and energy consumption, the construction industry is often under the environmental microscope. Ian brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the floor to unrav…

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The Chancery Lane Project: bringing legal professionals together to deliver climate targets 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

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The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) is a pro bono legal initiative that brings thousands of legal professionals together to help businesses fight the climate crisis and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Managing Director Becky Clissmann joins us to talk about TCLP’s legal clauses that lawyers can use in contracts to help businesses deliver climate ta…

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Sustainability in the Fashion Industry: how fashion brands can react to the climate crisis 30:37

2+ y ago30:37

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As London Fashion Week comes to an end, we are unpacking the fashion industry and its poor reputation when it comes to its carbon impact. In this episode, we are joined by Alicia Thew, Climate Analysis Manager, and in-house expert on all things sustainable fashion. Alicia has worked with multiple organisations in the fashion industry, helping them …

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Can Food Save The Planet? An Abel & Cole case study 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

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In this episode, we will be answering the question: does food have the power to save the world? We are joined by Ed Ayton and Stef Sahmel from Abel & Cole, an organic food delivery service who are on a mission to simplify shopping sustainably. They are a fellow B Corporation who have been working with us to measuring and reduce their carbon footpri…

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The Circular Economy: How to Incorporate Circularity into Your Business 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

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This episode is all about the circular economy, explaining what it means, how it differs from the standard linear economy, and how adopting circularity benefits your organisation and the world in general. Our host Will Richardson is joined by Naomi Cohen, Senior Manager at Green Element, who specialises in resource and waste management. Naomi and W…

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Why B Corps Matter: Transforming Your Business for Positive Change 39:31

3y ago39:31

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Story This episode focuses on what being a B Corp means, what makes the B Corp certification a unique standard, and how becoming a certified B Corp transforms businesses’ operations to do better for people and the planet. March is B Corp month, and we are celebrating it by bringing back some of our greatest podcasts featuring B Corp certified busin…

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Sustainable Marketing - Engine’s Journey to Net-Zero 30:48

3y ago30:48

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This episode looks under the environmental hood at Engine, a global media and marketing services company, and longstanding client of Green Element. We speak to Rachel Boland, Head of Sustainability of Engine UK, about why and how the company has prioritised sustainability since 2008.De către Green Element

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The Future of Energy Cost and Efficiency 23:39

3y ago23:39

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This episode investigates the rising cost of energy, the changing energy price cap, and what that means for organisations trying to reduce their environmental impact, while remaining in business. We are joined by Jon Fletcher from Big Clean Switch, a certified B-Corporation developing solutions for homes and businesses to help accelerate the transi…

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E158 - Sylvia Garvin from The Juice Round 24:19

3y ago24:19

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The Juice Round is a specialist eco-friendly drinks service served in reusable glass bottles, which are collected, cleaned, and refilled for use. After 15 years of providing bespoke drinks for high profile events and business clients, Sylvia grew increasingly concerned with the amount of single-use packaging going to waste in the food and beverage …

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E157 - Tom Gould, the Research Director and Head of Consumer at Impact Research 35:13

3y ago35:13

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In this episode, we interview Tom Gould, the Research Director and Head of Consumer at Impact Research. Impact Research work with their clients to understand what they're trying to find out and create research studies to improve their services for customers.De către Green Element

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E156 - Anna Murphy, Freelance Sustainability Consultant 38:59

3y ago38:59

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Anna Murphy is a freelance consultant who supports companies to establish a systems-based approach to sustainability, ensuring their strengths are utilised and equity is achieved. She uses the Future-Fit Business Benchmark methodology to achieve sustainability goals for her clients.De către Green Element

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E155 – Ali Haji from ION Energy 18:38

3y ago18:38

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Ali Haji is the CEO and Director of ION Energy, an early-stage lithium brine explorer in Mongolia. Founded in 2017, ION Energy’s sole purpose was to obtain a lithium exploration license to pioneer this movement; they were issued an 81,000-hectare license in the southern Gobi region of Mongolia, the largest ever to be granted to a private company. N…

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E154 - Rachel Fowler from Rachel Fowler Interiors 45:48

3y ago45:48

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Rachel Fowler is a sustainable interior designer and founder of Rachel Fowler Interiors, a design studio that has sustainability and animal-friendly design at the heart of its operations. After travelling the world as a children’s intensive care nurse, Rachel decided to go back to university and start a career in design. She has also completed the …

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E153 - Mel Blackmore from Blackmores 26:07

3y ago26:07

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Melanie Blackmore is the Managing Director of Blackmores – an award-winning consultancy firm which implements and maintains management systems for clients ranging from SME’s to blue chip organisations. Melanie has been involved with the creation, development and implementation of British and International standards for over 18 years. Blackmores rap…

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E152 - Zach Lawless from The Good Goods 25:35

3y ago25:35

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In this episode, we interview the co-founder of The Good Goods, Zach Lawless. The Good Goods are a reusable wine bottle company that are tackling the biggest environmental impact of the industry: packaging. One new wine bottle puts 2.7 lbs of CO2 into the environment, so reuse is paramount to limiting our global emissions. Zach talks us through his…

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E151/4 - Target 1.5C - Roundtable discussion 40:58

3y ago40:58

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This is the final installment of our audio guide, Target 1.5C. Featured in this episode are all our guest speakers from the case studies featured throughout this mini-series: Karen Higgens from Grant Thronton, Alex Rhodes from Mishcon de Reya, excerpts from the founder of Toast Ale Louisa Ziane, and our extra guest for this episode – Amanda Smith-P…

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E151/3 Podcast Special - Target 1.5C: Food and Beverage & Sustainability 38:50

3y ago38:50

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Episode three of Target 1.5C offers advice, support and signposts to organisations within the food and beverage industry. The advice and information contained in this episode is to empower organisations with the knowledge and know-how to play their part in limiting global heating to 1.5C. This podcast features an insightful case study from Louisa Z…

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E151/2 Podcast Special - Target 1.5C: Law & Sustainability 31:05

3y ago31:05

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In episode two, we explore the legal sector and sustainability. The focus of this episode will focus on advising legal firms on what role they can play to limit global heating to 1.5C. This episode features a case study from the prestigious law firm, Mishcon de Reya, and we cover key areas such as greenwashing, collaboration and leadership buy-in. …

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E151/1 Podcast Special - Target 1.5C: Financial Services & Sustainability 28:29

3y ago28:29

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In this episode, we discuss what businesses that belong to the financial sector can do to limit their emissions to ensure global heating does not exceed 1.5C. In this episode, we feature Grant Thornton – the first accountancy firm in the world to set Science Based Targets – as a case study to demonstrate what can be achieved. Karen Higgens, their H…

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E150 - Vijay Eswaran, Executive Chairman of QI Group 38:57

3y ago38:57

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Vijay Eswaran is a highly successful and recognised businessman from Malaysia. Forbes magazine named him as one of Asia’s top 50 philanthropists and has received a lifetime achievement award for regional philanthropy. He is the executive chairman of the QI Group, a multinational conglomerate that ensures sustainable practices throughout its portfol…

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E149 - Lora Nikolaeva from Lora Gene 35:44

3y ago35:44

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Lora Nikolaeva is the founder of British contemporary womenswear brand, Lora Gene. Lora Gene champions sustainability, size inclusivity and celebrates the diverse beauty of the female form. Their commitment to sustainability is embedded into their products from conception right the way through to their supply chain. Lora Gene is also a B Corporatio…

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E148 - Russell Gong from Health Cabinet 37:52

3+ y ago37:52

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Russell Gong is the Co-founder and Head of Brand and Product for Cabinet Health, an organisation that strives to be the world's first zero waste medicine company. Cabinet Health is a B Corporation who focuses on improving customer relationships with their health care and their environment.De către Green Element

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