Matters of Consequence

This is a short introduction to Matters of Consequence . A podcast driven by curiosity, conversations, and the things people care about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past six months, The Future of Sustainability has explored how organisations, leaders, and societies respond to long-term challenges. This final episode reflects on what has changed during that time. As disruptions become more interconnected and consequences more systemic, many of the most important questions we face are no longer primarily technical. They are strategic. They are systemic...

How do we move from high-level sustainability ambitions to real impact in daily project work? In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Dr. Joel Carboni , Founder and President of GPM Global, and a pioneer in embedding sustainability directly into project management practice. Joel shares how his journey began as what he calls an “accidental project mana...

How can communities design systems that create prosperity for people, business, and the planet? In this episode of the Circular Coffee Break podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Barri Harris and Shane Lapp , Co-Leads of Circularity. One , a whole-systems initiative in British Columbia that is pioneering new approaches to community enterprise. Shane, an engineer turned community entrepreneur, and...

Slush 2025 made one thing unmistakably clear. Sustainability is no longer a side topic. It is the engine of a new wave of entrepreneurial innovation. In this special episode recorded live at Slush in Helsinki, Michael Hanf speaks with founders who are reshaping the future of energy, food, finance, and behavioural change. From wave energy devices designed for real world conditions, to next generati...

What does it take to make sustainable travel the norm rather than the exception? In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, Michael Hanf speaks with Rebecca Thompson , CEO and Founder of Sustainable Travel Tech, about how data and transparency can transform tourism. Rebecca’s journey began as a frustrated traveler. With a background in economics and climate policy, she knew the impac...

How do you talk about climate change in a way that opens minds instead of shutting down conversations? In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Kathleen Biggins , President and Founder of C-Change Conversations , a nonprofit dedicated to creating science-based, nonpartisan dialogue about climate change. Since founding C-Change in 2014, Kathleen has led...

In this episode of The Future of Sustainability , host Michael Hanf speaks with Vidar Helgesen, IOC Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO and former Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment. Helgesen shares his journey from politics and diplomacy to leading the UN’s central body for ocean science, and why safeguarding our oceans is one of the defini...

In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, Michael Hanf speaks with Dr. Debbie Saunders, Co-Founder and CEO of NatureHelm and Founder and former CEO of Wildlife Drones. Debbie’s career spans more than 25 years as a conservation ecologist, moving from hands-on fieldwork with endangered migratory birds to building groundbreaking technologies that help businesses and researchers better...

What does it mean to move forward in a world where disruption has become the baseline? At the Nordic Business Forum 2025 in Helsinki, the Future of Sustainability podcast explored this question with keynote speakers, contributors, and participants from across the event. Howard Yu , LEGO Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD, explained why the most future-ready companies reject the trade-of...

Can motorsport help fast-track the hydrogen economy? And what does it take to build the world’s first hydrogen-powered off-road racing series from the ground up? In this episode of The Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Ali Russell , Managing Director of Extreme H , the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, launching in 2025. Building on the success o...

In this episode of The Future of Sustainability , we dive into a conversation that challenges how we think about innovation, technology, and impact. Host Michael Hanf is joined by Serish Gandikota , internationally recognised expert in Frugal Innovation and Frugal AI. Serish is the co-founder of InnoFrugal and co-leads the Frugal AI Hub at Cambridge Judge Business School . His work spans continent...

How can climate journalism cut through the noise, overcome climate fatigue, and help us make sense of a rapidly changing world? In this episode of The Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf is joined by Graihagh Jackson , Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC and the voice behind The Climate Question , the BBC’s flagship programme on climate change. With a background in science commu...

In this episode of The Future of Sustainability , Michael is joined by Aino Försti-Smith , Head of Communications at Bayer Finland and Board Member at UN Women Finland , for a powerful conversation on the strategic importance of women’s health and reproductive rights in shaping more equitable, resilient societies. Drawing from her dual role in corporate leadership and global advocacy, Aino shares...

Can capitalism become a force for good? In this episode, Fair Trade USA founder Paul Rice shares the story behind one of the most impactful ethical sourcing movements of our time and why every purchase we make can drive systemic change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Future of Sustainability, we explore how one of the world’s most iconic motorsport series is rewriting the rules of performance with sustainability at its core. Michael Hanf is joined by Marc de Jong , Head of Business Development at the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) . With more than two decades of experience in motorsport and international business, Marc is helping to...

Peppi Stünkel, creative, activist, and founder of I Was Born a Girl , shares how art and poetry can spark global conversations around gender equality and human rights. From grassroots work in Mexico to exhibitions at the UN, Peppi discusses how creative expression creates safe spaces for reflection, healing, and action. She also explains how her work with Team Creativity Finland is helping busines...

Alena (14) and Sophie (10) Saleem, the sister duo behind Glowie.fi, share how they built a privacy-first AI chatbot to support teens with everyday challenges, from mental wellness to relationships. In this episode, they talk about their road trip across Europe to learn AI, building a glass-box model without data tracking, and pitching at the World Economic Forum. A powerful story of youth-driven i...

Gary A. Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University, shares his insights on redesigning work, learning, and economic systems to be more human-centered, adaptive, and sustainable. He explores the mindset and skillset shifts needed in a world of exponential change, the role of technology as a learning enabler, and how inclusive capitalism and systems thinking can drive long-term i...

Heidi Hautala, former Vice President of the European Parliament, shares her personal and political journey in advancing sustainability, human rights, and responsible business conduct. From her early activism in Helsinki to shaping EU policy in Brussels, Heidi reflects on the evolution of the sustainability agenda, the growing role of business, and why transparency, justice, and citizen engagement...