Sustainability Uncovered
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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 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!
For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.
Sustainability Uncovered 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!
For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.
Episodes
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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.
Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 06: Green Day debacles, Scope 3 solutions and ocean innovations
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.
It’s edie’s 25th birthday and Luke, Matt and Sarah celebrate in style, reflecting on an avalanche of recent green policy announcements before exploring three key climate action developments: Scope 3 emissions, supplier engagement and ocean restoration.
Thanks to our interviewees for this episode, from Persefoni, CIPS and the RCA.
Mar 27, 2023 • 20min
#SustyTalk: Forum for the Future's James Payne on achieving systems change
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with James Payne, Forum for the Future's global strategic lead on the purpose of business.
If you're interested in learning about how you, as an individual, and your organisation, can go about delivering positive changes in systems far bigger than yourself, this is the episode for you. James is on hand to discuss how to identify and pull effective levers for change - and how not to get overwhelmed by some of the world's biggest and most pressing challenge like the climate crisis and nature loss.
Mar 14, 2023 • 23min
#SustyTalk: JPMorgan Chase's Rama Variankaval on financing the net-zero transition
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with JPMorgan's Managing Director & Global Head of Center for Carbon Transition and Corporate Finance Advisory, Rama Variankaval.
Rama is on hand to explain how businesses like his are developing sector-specific emissions targets for financed emissions, and to weigh in on the engagement vs divestment debate.
Mar 10, 2023 • 17min
#SustyTalk: Ofwat's John Russell on green innovation for the water sector
edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Ofwat’s senior director John Russell, who outlines which green innovations the UK water sector will need to reduce its environmental impact and adapt to climate change.
John provides top tips on enabling collaboration for green innovation and taking projects past pilots.
He speaks with edie as part of the £4m Water Discovery Challenge. For full information, visit https://waterinnovation.challenges.org/
Mar 8, 2023 • 17min
#SustyTalk: Marking International Women's Day 2023 with Cristina Kenz at Kraft Heinz
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series continues with a special edition marking International Women's Day 2023 (8 March).
For this episode, our senior reporter Sarah George is in conversation with Kraft Heinz's chief growth & sustainability officer Cristina Kenz.
Cristina provides her top tips for becoming an effective sustainability leader and embedding environmental considerations in your organisation's plans for the future.
She also talks about her passion projects including regenerating soil at tomato farms and encouraging plant-based diets.
