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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Mar 2, 2023 • 12min
Listen in full: Elizabeth Wathuti's keynote speech at edie 23
Renowned Kenyan climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti delivered a moving keynote speech at edie's biggest face-to-face event, edie 23, on 2 March. Hear her speech in full here, with her calls upon leaders to "open their hearts" in solving the world's biggest and most complex challenges.
Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 05: Climate solutionists, translating ESG and workplace wellbeing
With the team gearing up for a huge month of content and live events in March, Luke and Sarah speak with the experts about three critical aspects of sustainability leadership: becoming a “climate solutionist”, embedding ESG principles across the business, and prioritising mental health and wellbeing.
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 someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com
Jan 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 04: Net-zero jargon, regenerative fashion and plant-based futures
Fresh from reporting on the climate talks at Davos and the UK’s Net-Zero Review, Luke, Matt and Sarah return to a chilly podcast studio to discuss three of the most important sustainability topics of 2023: Net-zero communications, fast fashion alternatives, and plant-based diets.
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 someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com
Jan 25, 2023 • 21min
#SustyTalk: Hubbub CEO Alex Robinson's tips on encouraging eco-friendly behaviours
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is back for 2023!
To coincide with our focus week on sustainability reporting, communications & engagement, our senior reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Hubbub's chief executive Alex Robinson.
Alex is on hand to share learnings on what works well - and what falls flat - when getting the general public to adopt more eco-friendly behaviours, ranging from eating less meat and wasting less food, to not littering cigarette butts.
Dec 22, 2022 • 19min
#SustyTalk: Premier Foods' Nick Brown on embedding ESG in strategy
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is evolving from video to audio-only!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Premier Foods' ESG director Nick Brown.
Nick was hired by the food manufacturer a little over a year ago and tasked with overseeing a major revamp of its strategy, embedding bold new targets on food waste, emissions, community impact and more.
He's on hand to provide learnings from this journey, including how to meaningfully align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and how to form impactful partnerships.
Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 03: Biodiversity breakthroughs, regreening Africa and Patagonia’s giveaway
The Christmas special of edie's Sustainability Uncovered sees Luke, Matt and Sarah return to edie’s podcast grotto for a bumper episode featuring three nature-themed guest interviews to coincide with the COP15 biodiversity summit – plus, a lookback at the top sustainability stories of 2022 and some quickfire tips to have yourself a planet-pleasing holiday.
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 someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!
Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com
Dec 15, 2022 • 22min
#SustyTalk: Ashden's Stephen Hall on spotlighting solutions for biodiversity COP15
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is evolving from video to audio-only!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with climate charity Ashden's head of awards, Dr Stephen Hall.
Stephen reflects on the wins and dissapointments from COP27 in relation to nature, spotlights some great Indigenous-led nature-based climate solutions and outlines his team's hopes for the UN biodiversity talks currently underway in Montreal.
Dec 6, 2022 • 17min
#SustyTalk: Bupa’s Glyn Richards on how the healthcare sector can lead on climate action
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is evolving from video to audio-only!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Bupa’s group director of sustainability Glyn Richards, who attended COP27 in Egypt last month.
Glyn reflects on the business's pathway to net-zero and to becoming regenerative, and provides his key takeaways regarding the increased focus on health at UN climate COPs.
Nov 28, 2022 • 15min
#SustyTalk: Ball Corporation's Ramon Arratia on circular economy action
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is evolving from video to audio-only!
In this episode, edie's Senior Reporter Sarah George is in discussion with Ball Corporation's chief sustainability officer and VP, Ramon Arratia. He is on hand to reflect on Climate Week NYC 2022 and to provide learnings for coupling action on climate and the circular economy.
Nov 22, 2022 • 20min
#SustyTalk: CISL's Nina Seega provides her reflections on COP27
Our long-standing #SustyTalk interview series is evolving from video to audio-only!
In this episode, edie's Content Editor Matt Mace catches up with Dr Nina Seega from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) after her time in Sharm El Sheikh for COP27. Nina provides her view on whether the measures agreed in and beyond the negotiating rooms bring us any closer to a just transition to net-zero and achieving the Paris Agreement.
