In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to ISO standard expert and podcaster Mel Blackmore of Blackmore’s UK and Carbonology. In our discussion, we cover: How to choose from the myriad of environmental standards The most important question to ask before starting Integrating ISO standards seamlessly into the organisation The ISO14068 […]
Read MoreTobias describes himself modestly as “a guy who tries to do some useful stuff”, but in this interview he shows how much of an understatement that is. We talk about: • Setting up the Innovation Forum to support business in Sustainability • The perils of calling your business ‘ethical’ • Sustainable textiles and agriculture – […]
Read MoreAnother Q&A episode of the pod this week. I was asked how to get people away from incremental/quick wins thinking and focus on big bold changes to hit Net Zero. Here’s what I cover in my answer: Why ISO14001 can’t deliver on Net Zero Why 80:20 thinking is required in both engagement and strategy The […]
Read MoreIn this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to Kit England of Paul Watkiss Associates about a vital topic – Climate Adaptation. Here’s what we cover: What is climate adaptation Is adaptation ‘giving up’? The current state of play on climate adaptation Costs of runaway climate change vs adaptation vs mitigation The […]
Read MoreIn this week’s podcast episode, I speak to Lisa Conway, VP Global Market Sustainability and ‘Carbon Lover’ about their iconic Mission Zero Sustainability Programme which finished in 2020 and its successor, Climate Take Back. I had the pleasure of working with Interface about 8 years ago, and I’ve never come across a business so committed […]
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I have an entertaining and wide changing chat with Adam Woodhall of the General Counsel Sustainability Forum, although we spend a lot more time on engagement and influence than legal issues. Here’s what we cover: Why General Counsels matter to Net Zero How greenwash is […]
Read MoreThis month’s episode is another Q&A episode where I discuss greenwash, including: The subjectivity intrinsic to greenwash Why it is all about context Why some people just can’t help it The moral obligation to stand up to greenwash The need for education Turning your problem into action These Q&A episodes are very popular, but I […]
Read MoreA very thoughtful, philosophical conversation with Amir Sokolowski, Global Director Climate Change, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Programme). Amir and I discuss: Amir’s background in campaigning for human rights around the world Carbon leakage and policies such as CBAM The need for a just transition when decarbonising global supply chains Data quality and the importance […]
Read MoreOn this week’s episode, I talk to Heather Buchanan, founder and CEO of Bankers for Net Zero which does… well an awful lot more than I thought. A big part of a bank’s carbon footprint lies in the mortgage properties on its books so we talk a lot about retrofitting. We also cover COP26 – […]
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