Matters of Consequence

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...