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
May 18, 2023 • 17min
#SustyTalk: McCain's Jess McGhie on regenerative agriculture
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Jess McGhie, senior global sustainability manager at McCain Foods.
The pair dive in to McCain's commitment to implement regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of McCain's potato acreage this decade, tracking progress so far and what will be needed to accelerate uptake.
May 17, 2023 • 18min
#SustyTalk: Clearbell's Rob West on the retrofit revolution
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Clearbell LLP co-founder and managing partner, Rob West.
Rob is a wealth of knowledge on building energy and retrofit. He is on hand to debate whether EPCs are fit-for-purpose and how policy could make retrofitting more attractive to investors.
May 12, 2023 • 33min
Special audio feature: Geothermal and carbon capture insights from Iceland
edie travels to Iceland to see first hand how the country is harnessing geothermal power and heat to reduce emissions and drive a clean energy transition. Interviews in this feature are with Green by Iceland, HS Orka and Carbfix.
May 12, 2023 • 23min
#SustyTalk: Avon and Seismic on becoming a B Corp
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Avon’s director of corporate affairs & sustainability Natalie Deacon.
Deacon is joined, for this special episode, by Seismic’s co-founder and chief impact officer Amy Borbeau (pictured).
The trio discuss the business benefits of B Corp certification and practical steps to becoming a truly purpose-led business with strong governance.
May 5, 2023 • 1h 17min
Episode 07: Circular business models, climate finance evolutions and edie's 25th birthday!
Luke, Matt and Sarah are joined by edie's conference producer Jade for a bumper episode of the show, featuring three leader interviews which explore the latest developments in climate finance along with the social, economic and environmental benefits of the transition to a circular economy.
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 – edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, hosted in association with Lloyds Bank, is for you.
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May 4, 2023 • 18min
#SustyTalk: Weleda’s Bernhard Irrgang on innovation for a sustainable beauty sector
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Dr Bernhard Irrgang, head of research and development at Weleda.
He's on hand to talk about regulatory efforts to stamp out greenwashing in the beauty industry, and about how Weleda certified as a B Corp on its 100th birthday.
Apr 27, 2023 • 14min
#SustyTalk: Compass Group's Ashleigh Taylor on Stop Food Waste Day
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Ashleigh Taylor, environment manager at Compass Group UK & Ireland. The pair explore learnings from creating a global movement to tackle food waste and discuss how to get customers to try plant-based foods.
Apr 25, 2023 • 34min
Special audio feature live from The Big One climate action in London
The weekend of April 21 - 24 saw more than 70,000 people from more than 200 organisations gathering in Westminster to demand credible, science-based green policymaking.
edie's senior reporter Sarah George brings you this special audio feature capturing the proceedings on the first day of this protest, called 'The Big One'. Tune in for vox-pops with business leaders and green runners, plus plenty of bagpipes and samba interludes.
Apr 24, 2023 • 18min
#SustyTalk with Diana Verde Nieto, co-founder of Positive Luxury
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Diana Verde Nieto, co-founder and co-CEO of Positive Luxury.
Diana is on hand to recap on how the luxury industry is moving from opulence to something more muted, and how trailblazing brands are making good governance - not just good quality handbags - aspirational.
Apr 19, 2023 • 19min
#SustyTalk with former UK Energy and Climate Secretary Chris Huhne
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Chris Huhne, former UK Energy and Climate Secretary (2010-2012) and now chair of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA).
Hosted as part of edie's 25 birthday celebrations, this SustyTalk looks back at the good, bad and ugly of green policymaking in Britain.
