Next Frontier

In this episode, Thomas Andersson speaks with Dave Applegate, founder of ImportYeti, about the importance of supply chain data and how ImportYeti aggregates US customs data to provide insights into supplier relationships. They discuss the challenges of sub-tier supplier mapping, the significance of understanding the bill of lading, and the impact of tariffs on procurement decisions. Dave shares in...

Today I'm talking to Matthew Yamatin. I found him through the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. He published a case study on how Thermo Fisher engages with both customers and suppliers on renewable electricity adoption. Fascinating and a great topic for the show. So I invited him on to discuss all things renewable electricity. Matt has a background as an environmental engineer. He has worked with su...

In this conversation, Thomas Johnsen discusses the evolving landscape of sustainable procurement and its implications for academia and industry. He highlights the impact of recent regulatory changes, the importance of sustainability in procurement decisions, and the various research themes being explored in academia. The discussion also delves into the complexities of supplier relationships, compl...

In this conversation, Thomas and Sree discuss various aspects of sustainability, focusing on the impact of regulations, the importance of traceability in supply chains, and the challenges faced in quantifying human rights issues. They explore the differences between EU and US regulatory landscapes, the role of innovation and operational efficiency in driving sustainability, and the significance of...

In this conversation, Thomas and Philipp von Bieberstein, co-founder and CRO of Climatiq, delve into the intricacies of sustainable procurement, focusing on decarbonization and emission factors. Philipp shares his journey in founding Climatiq, a company dedicated to providing a tech stack for emission calculations. They discuss the importance of emission factors, the complexities of calculating em...

In this conversation, Thomas and Luká Yancopoulos, founder and CEO of Pandemic Relief Supply and Grapevine Technologies, discuss the challenges and opportunities in the medical supply chain from a sustainability perspective. They highlight the inefficiencies caused by middlemen and unnecessary shipments, leading to increased costs and carbon emissions. They also touch on the issue of waste, includ...

In this conversation, Thomas and Neil D'Souza, CEO at Makersite, touch on personal experiences, the changing landscape of sustainability, the role of regulations, and the challenges of communicating sustainability to consumers. Neil explains how Makersite helps companies make better products faster by constructing digital twins of products and analyzing their environmental impacts, costs, and regu...

Thomas talks with Fabian Diaz, LCA and EPD Project Manager at Climate Earth, about sustainability on the product level and the use of life cycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impact. Fabian shares his journey into sustainability, starting as an engineer in the oil and gas sector and transitioning to LCA. They also touch on the maturity and awareness of sustainability in Europe compar...

In this episode, Thomas and Tim Grunow, Co-Founder of Archlet, discuss various topics including the tradition of burning a snowman in Zurich, the history of Archlet, and the role of sustainability in procurement. They explore how Archlet helps businesses make sustainable sourcing decisions and the challenges they face in implementing sustainability strategies. They emphasize the importance of lead...

In this episode, Thomas interviews Luke Abbott, CEO and Founder of Equipoise, about sustainable procurement. They discuss Luke's journey to specializing in this field, the definition of sustainable procurement, and the challenges and trends within. They also explore the drivers for sustainable procurement, including marketing, employee pressure, investor pressure, and cost savings. In this convers...

In this conversation, Yann Chilvers, Founder and Co-CEO of Covalo, discusses the work of his company in helping consumer goods businesses design more sustainable products. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and providing consumers with access to information and data to make educated decisions. Yann also highlights the challenges and complexities of making ingredients more sustainable, in...

Melanie Rideout, humanitarian and climate advisor, discusses her work in sustainability and social impact, as well as her passion for dystopian films! She shares her journey into sustainability and the complexity of evaluating sustainability in supply chains. The conversation also explores the conflict of values in sustainable development and the oversimplification of economic growth. Melanie intr...

Kenny Kaluiji, founder of Decarbonify and Baobabpad, discusses his journey from working in the oil and gas industry to focusing on sustainability and climate change. He shares his frustration with the lack of attention to climate change in the industry and his decision to transition to Norway to study energy and environment. Kenny also talks about his master's thesis on supply chain issues and the...

In this conversation, Geoffoy Henry, CEO of Ofload, discusses the importance of decarbonization and waste reduction in the logistics industry. He shares his background and journey to Ofload, highlighting the need for change in the industry. Geoff also talks about the maturity of Scope 3 regulation in Australia and the role of multinational companies in driving sustainability. He emphasizes the imp...

In this conversation, Anastasia Kuskova discusses her experience running sustainability for a large company and her journey into the field. She emphasizes the importance of supply chain sustainability and shares insights from her work at ERG, a metals and mining company. Anastasia also introduces Sirius, an AI-driven sustainability copilot for mining and metal companies. She highlights the challen...

This podcast is about the successes and failures, learnings, do's and don'ts, and stories coming from real people on their journey in the climate transition. It's called Next Frontier because we focus on the supply chain, which is often both the root cause and the solution to many sustainability problems but it's immensely complex. Within the overall climate and sustainability movement, the supply...