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The Sustainability & You podcasts are a series of interviews with experts in science, academia, government, business, NGO’s and economists amongst others, all of whom influence and shape the race to net zero. It’s purpose is to create greater awareness and connectivity between all these different actors so that we can accelerate decarbonisation and ESG solutions.
Episodes
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 15 - Steve Tidball
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In this episode of Sustainability & You we interview Steve Tidball, CEO and co-founder of Vollebak. Vollebak is a sustainable outdoor endurance clothing brand. They breathe new life into what it truly means to be sustainable, incorporating circular economy principles into their product design. And when we say sustainable, they really do mean it with products like the 100 year jacket. Drawing on inspiration from where technology intersects sustainability, Vollebak are designing products for the future, for people who understand and appreciate their design ethos. Steve talks about the routes of the business and his vision for the future, upturning traditional branding concepts, placing sustainability and technology at the heart of everything.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 14 - Wouter Van Tol
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode of Sustainability & You we interview Wouter Van Tol, who is Head of Government, Community Affairs and Sustainability at DS Smith, FTSE 100. Wouter has had various role in sustainability with well known brands including Nestle and Samsung. We talk about DS Smiths approach to the circular economy, of which they are positive and impactful proponents. Additionally, Wouter offers his views on the role of non-state actors in the race to zero, the role of innovation and approaches to, and responsibility for, scope 3 emissions. He expresses his wish for convergence around reporting frameworks and target setting, leading to consistency, better comparability, and more effective, decision useful data.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 13 - Alex Milward
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 12 - Rhian-Mari Thomas
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast we interview Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, CEO of the Green Finance Institute. Rhian-Mari spent 20 years in banking and was awarded an OBE for services to green banking. We talk about the role of finance in the race to zero, but specifically more innovative financial models and products. There is a call to think more creatively about how we devise financial solutions that meet the needs nations that require capital inflows to fund green projects. It becomes clear that the catalytic effect of the GFI in creating environments of collaboration and innovation is a much needed resource, with impactful examples shared on where it is making a difference. We also talk about the role of women in this sector, the difference being made and the need to support and elevate women further.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 11 - Martin Leuw
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
This episode of Sustainability & You explores the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in the green sector. Whilst we have much discussion around capital flows into green technologies, the energy transition and mitigation and adaption strategies, there is less focus on the much needed funding for innovation. The skills required to lead on higher risk/return strategies that also are a “force for good” are also highlighted. We explore with Martin Leuw his history of investing and leading businesses from small beginnings to impressive exits and returns. Martin leads the Growth4Good investment strategy, which is a business accelerator focused on partnering and investing in high growth social businesses in the digital media and technology sector. Martin has an invaluable combination of skills that enables him to offer focused insight to the marrying of ESG initiatives with return.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 10 - Adam Matthews
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast we are joined by the eminent Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer for the Church of England Pensions Board. We discuss what it means to be a “responsible” investment officer, what drives decision making, active shareholder responsibilities and engagement, and Adam’s recent work with the Transition Pathway Initiative.
Adam has a very distinguished career and is currently Chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), an Asset Owner led initiative supported by funds with over USD $23 trillion in assets under management. The TPI is a partnership between the London School of Economics Grantham Research Institute, FTSE Russell and the Principles of Responsible Investment. It assesses companies on i) management quality and ii) projected carbon performance against 2 degrees. Amongst other roles, Adam also co-lead negotiations for CA100+ with Royal Dutch Shell and is co-Chair of the Investor Mining & Tailings Safety Initiative with the Council of Ethics for the Swedish Public Pension Funds.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 9 - Tony Juniper
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 8 - Jojo Mehta
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
In today’s podcast I am joined by Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder of Stop Ecocide International, the organisation that has led the charge on the establishment of Ecocide as a crime at the International Criminal Court, designed to prevent the devastation of nature and protect life on Earth. Recently, the definition of “ecocide” was agreed by an international panel of eminent lawyers including within its ambit “unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and widespread or long term damage to the environment being caused by those acts.” We discuss the impact of the potential adoption of the definition by the ICC and member states, the key question of “who” is responsible, and considerations for the finance community and risk management frameworks.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 7 - Karl Berlin & Carla Hoppe
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In this Sustainability & You podcast I am joined by Karl Berlin, Head of Tax at Orsted and Carla Hoppe, founder of ReThink Tax. We explore the role of the tax system in supporting the race to zero. It is viewed through the lens of an active policy instrument to drive behavioural change, penalising polluting activities as well as incentivising the right ones, whether that be through R&D tax credits, or other tax mechanisms that enhance the investment landscape for green investment. Karl shares Orsted’s practical experience in transitioning to the market leading green business it is today and the role of the tax function on that journey. Carla takes a broad view of the role of the tax system more generally in driving through policy aims to fruition.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Sustainability & You Episode 6 - Sean Kidney
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Our guest in this weeks Sustainability & You podcast is Sean Kidney. Sean is the CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working to mobilise global capital for climate action. Its aim is to reduce friction and improve risk differentiation for green investments. In this episode therefore we look at the rise of the green bond market (and variants), the investment parameters and development of eligibility criteria as well as how to effectively progress usage towards stated aims. Sean shares his insights, drivers and views on where he sees this market going, bringing his indomitable spirit to the fore in the process.
Sustainability & You is a not for profit platform designed to bring together experts, influencers and decision makers in the field of sustainability and climate change. Our mission is to bring together leading voices to explore solutions and accelerate change. We bring together both senior and younger voices so that all those impacted by climate change are heard.
Josephine can be contacted at jrbush@sustineristrategy.com