Intelligence Squared Business Weekly: How To Lead A Sustainable Business – COP26 special with Alannah Weston and Henry Dimbleby
Nov 22, 2021
Henry Dimbleby, a prominent food entrepreneur and government advisor, joins Alannah Weston, Chairman of Selfridges Group, to discuss driving sustainability in business post-COP26. They dive into the overlooked importance of food in climate conversations and the significant role it plays in emissions. The duo also tackles the intersection of sustainability and effective policymaking, emphasizing innovative strategies. Their insights illuminate how businesses can champion sustainable practices while navigating regulatory landscapes.
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Henry Dimbleby's Sustainability Journey
- Henry Dimbleby's sustainability journey began with Leon, a healthy fast-food chain.
- It evolved into a deeper understanding of food's environmental and societal impact while working on the National Food Strategy.
Path to Government Advisory Role
- Henry Dimbleby's government advisory role started through conversations with Michael Gove about school food.
- This led to the School Food Plan and later the National Food Strategy.
Key Issues in the Food System
- The food system has two key issues: the "junk food cycle" and the "invisibility of nature".
- These issues are driven by the interplay of human appetite, commercial incentives, and a lack of accounting for nature's value.