
Sustainability Uncovered
What are the climate stories that really matter? What breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? And who’ll take home the coveted Big Fat Sustainability Uncovered Quiz of the Year trophy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized.
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in association with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.
Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
This page is also home to edie's #SustyTalks and other special audio features.
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 21: Election debrief, climate risk insurance and philanthropic finance
This discussion features Rachel Delhaise, group head of sustainability at Convex Insurance, and Kate Turner, global head of responsible investment at First Sentier. They delve into the critical role of climate risk insurance in fostering resilience against extreme weather events. The importance of philanthropy in sustainable finance is explored, especially regarding funding for agriculture in vulnerable nations. They emphasize the urgent need for collaborative strategies to address emerging environmental challenges and promote sustainability.

Jun 26, 2024 • 47min
Episode 20: Cleantech ventures, low-carbon cement and credible net-zero transition plans
The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast delivers up three new and exclusive interviews on the net-zero transition, plus Matt and Sarah provide a temperature check on the green policy pledges being made ahead of the UK general election.
Our interviewees are:
Alice Melvin, Lloyds Bank Corporate & Institutional
Ian Riley, World Cement Association
Satish Rao, NewLab Ventures
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.
Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

May 24, 2024 • 51min
Episode 19: Regenerative fashion, circular computers and plastic-free packaging
A circular economy special episode of the edie podcast sees Matt and Sarah joined by a host of special guests to uncover how trailblazing businesses are cutting waste from technology, packaging and luxury accessories.
Tune in for interviews with DS Smith, Elvis & Kresse and Circular Computing - plus a sustainable fashion pop-quiz and this month's green business news in brief.
Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 10min
Sustainability Uncovered episode 18: Vertical farming, financed emissions and Scope 3 dilemmas
The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now, as the team and our special guests seek to make sense of the biggest trials, tribulations and opportunities on the road to net-zero for businesses.
This episode includes deep dives into decarbonising agriculture, finance and buildings.
Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.
Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

Apr 15, 2024 • 15min
#SustyTalk: Rotterdam Vice Mayor Chantal Zeegers on delivering a just energy transition
edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Chantal Zeegers, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam. In this discussion with edie's content editor Sarah George, she shares her hopes for the upcoming World Energy Congress (22-25 April 2024) and her learnings on driving the transition to cleaner energy in her city.

Apr 5, 2024 • 16min
#SustyTalk: Lavazza’s Veronica Rossi on creating more sustainable coffee supply chains
edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Lavazza Group and the Lavazza Foundation’s Veronica Rossi, who shares her learnings on strategising and working holistically on sustainability in complex coffee supply chains with edie's content editor Sarah George.

Mar 28, 2024 • 40min
Episode 17: Sustainable supply chains, ethical rum and the B Corp Bar
As March comes to a close, the edie team delivers a special podcast ‘relay’ for this month’s edition of Sustainability Uncovered, live from their biggest conference of the year in London – edie 24.
This episode features interviews with Belu Water, Diageo, Toast Ale, Hattiers Rum and B Lab UK.
Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.
Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

Mar 27, 2024 • 12min
#SustyTalk: 11th Hour Racing's Damian Foxall on sustainability in sports
edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues, with Damian Foxall of 11th Hour Racing in conversation with edie's content editor Sarah George. He shares his views on whether sports are properly embedding sustainability, and how they can go further and faster together to combat sportswashing and achieve genuine positive impact.

Mar 8, 2024 • 17min
#SustyTalk: Carlsberg Marston’s Laurence Cox on adopting a regenerative mindset
edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues during Business Leadership Month, with Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s sustainability manager Laurence Cox on the people-focused skills and mindset shifts required to move from incremental progress to transformative change.

Mar 6, 2024 • 19min
#SustyTalk: Anthesis’ CEO Stuart McLachlan on transitions and transformational change
edie’s SustyTalks continue during Business Leadership Month, with Anthesis’ chief executive Stuart McLachlan discussing how businesses can prepare for both transitional and transformational change to drive sustainability.