Responsible Futures

I'm joined by Dan Sherrard-Smith.  Dan is the founder of MotherTree an organisation that helps you track your moneys carbon footprint.    In this chat we discuss  What determines a green bank?  How you can find out if your bank is green or not? Who are the worst offenders and why?  Who are the best and why?  What the footprint of your bank account is?  ...

This weeks Sustain Talks I’m joined by Graeme Heyes, Enterprise fellow working with businesses to support their journey to Net Zero at the Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University. Graham has a PHD in sustainable business model design and Innovation, with over 15 years of expertise.   When Graeme started this journey he used to talk about climate change as something th...

This week I was joined by Andrew Griffiths Director of Policy and Partnerships from Planet Mark for the Sustain Talks chat.   Andrew shares his views on sustainability and net zero and setting targets and how Planet Mark encourages businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.    He also shares his thought on COP27 having attended giving a very candid view on what he though...

Sam speaks with Tobi Elusakin, a sustainability consultant with the international construction and consulting firm Mace, in this week's Sustain Talks.   Tobi provides us a wonderful overview of his professional background and offers some excellent advice for those who want to work in sustainability. He talks to us about his values and how his perspective on sustainability has changed ove...

In this weeks Sustain Talks Sam is joined by Michelle Furtado, Director of FuturEcoLogic and a climate activist.  With so much media attention focused on climate activism, it seemed important to talk to an activist to fully understand the work that they do.   Activists do of course talk to MPs and write letters but these are mostly ignored, to get headlines and keep the issues alive...

There has been a great deal of uncertainty in British politics recently, and a victim of this has been environmental commitments with fracking, for example being in favour and then out again within days.  As three-quarters of British voters are concerned about the effects of climate change we must ask ourselves if the recent poor polling results are at least in some part related to the lack o...

At a time where the cost of living is soaring and Charities are struggling to survive I think it's imperative that we look closer to support those in the communities around us.  For this weeks Sustain Talks we invited Mark Shearer co-founder and CEO of ActionFunder to tell us more about how they match corporates who are wanting to deliver on their brand purpose with grass roots projects! You...

Louise joined Innocent Drinks when it was a start-up and stayed for 19 years, during which time the company grew to become multi-national. She was instrumental in successfully and sustainably growing the brand. She now shares her knowledge with other consumer brands, assisting them on their own journeys.  To Louise sustainability is about creating a better future - making things better than t...

Today I’m joined by Jessie Frahm. Jessie is a sustainability fanatic and founder of Planet One Point Five.  Jessie's background in change management and marketing provides her with a unique perspective on business sustainability. Jessie, for example, sees this connection clearly:-  Sustainability - Lean Process - Cost Savings.  Sustainability is clearly the answer at a time when bus...

Today I'm joined by Katherine Ann Byam MBA, best-selling author, activist, coach, consultant, and fellow podcast founder of “Where Ideas Launch”.     Over the last couple of years, there has been a shift in what people want from their lives. More and more people are wanting jobs with meaning. Many people are starting to work for themselves not only giving them work/life flexibi...

Alexis Eyre - Sustainable Marketing Consultant Co-Founder of Sustaineers Consultants and Co-Founder of Sustainable Marketing Compass - joins me in today's Sustain Talks.    We've witnessed the power of advertising and its influence on our daily lives, what we buy, and who we aspire to be since the 1960s. Many organisations today are eager to demonstrate their sustainability credenti...

I am so proud of this week's Sustain Talks with Gustav Martner, Head of Creative at Greenpeace Nordics.   I couldn't wait to have this conversation as I am a huge fan of Greenpeace and the work they do.    I came across Gustav when I saw in the news that he had returned his award from Cannes Lion - the world's largest event for those working in creative communications and...

For this week’s sustain talks, I am delighted to welcome back my good friend Shane Herath Founder of Eco-Friendly Web Alliance. Shane’s previous Sustain Talks was the 2nd most popular and this new one will not disappoint.  Shane shares his journey into becoming a sustainable innovation tech ecosystem and how far they are willing to go in building an eco-friendly website for organisations. &nb...

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ananth Murthy and his wife. I was were immediately captivated by their tale of how they founded The Timber Maker and their dedication to making it a sustainable and socially responsible company. We also love the furniture they are creating.  Many people reevaluated their priorities during lock-down; we examined the decisions we are making regardi...

In this week’s Sustain Talks, we are joined by Lewis Crowe , Head of Membership and Commercial, and Chris Fletcher , Director of Policy both from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the largest chamber in the UK with over 4200 members. GMCC is an organisation that creates an avenue for corporations to engage with one another, promote their ideas and goals, and provides possibilities for talent...

In this week’s Sustain Talks, I had a wonderful chat with Bhavna Raithatha BSc (Hons) MSc MBACP (Accred) about mental health in the workplace.  We spoke about the attrition rates and how employers can do more.  Bhavna is a psychotherapist, coach and clinical supervisor in mental health and well-being support. With her experience, Bhavna educates us on how people can be easily influenced...

In this episode of Sustain Talks, I am talking to Dominic Offer who started thinking about what was happening in the world at a very young age. He is Director of Engagement & Sustainability at Bristol Global Mobility an international company that helps relocate people.  Dominic tells us that when he realised the company he works for was one of the industry's biggest emitters, he brainstor...

In this week’s episode of Sustain Talks, I am talking to Megan Eddings whose husband’s stinky running shirts inspired her entrepreneurship journey by using her biochemistry background to produce sustainable apparel and fabrics. She is the Founder and CEO of Accel Unite and Accel Lifestyle and has a huge enthusiasm for life and business.   The importance of a sustainable environment canno...

In this week’s Sustain Talks, I am talking to Gavin Lendon a Sustainability Consultant and one of the panellists on our recent Does ESG Matter webinar.  We covered a lot of ground during the hour webinar, but we left a few questions unanswered.  In this week’s Sustain Talks we aim to answer those.   The links mentioned in this video   Webinar: Does ESG Matter? - https://www.you...

In this week’s Sustain Talks I am talking to Craig Campion. Craig is the Director of Stone Group Ltd.    Craig and his team have gone from selling IT hardware to creating a truly circular economy within their business. They take computers from businesses and universities and repurpose them for schools and children’s gaming machines!    Craig observes that when we buy a new car...

In this week’s Sustain Talks I am talking to Jonathan Bowring. Jonathan is the Director and principal of Riversight Ltd. Jonathan leverages his 25-year career in the technology and language industries to mentor and coach business leaders.  We are all pre-conditioned to follow tribal instincts and gravitate to people just like us. But the things that worked for us as cavemen no longer work in...

Pre warning that this week’s Sustain Talks has references to suicide in our discussion on mental health.    I am delighted to be joined by Luke Tyburski.  Luke is an ultra-athlete, an endurance adventurer, he is a mindset coach, a mental health advocate, writer, documentary maker and thought leader.     After the recent suicide of my best friend Jenni, I wanted to mak...

In this week’s Sustain Talks, I talk to Lindsay Healy - Founder Aria Grace Law CIC. I loved this interview. We talk about a new way of doing business. A truly ethical way that anyone can follow.    Lindsay has proven that whilst driving ethical standards of equality, diversity, flexibility, equal pay and giving all of our profits to charity and good causes together with delivering a zero...

Will and I talk about why we all need to move away from “business as usual”, why being authentic and selective with the work you do, and how you do it is the way to succeed in today's marketplace - Patagonia is a great example of this.    Will himself changed the way he did business after becoming disillusioned with helping companies that didn’t represent his personal values. He now...

In this week’s Sustain Talks, I'm talking to Lee Dinsdale from Logros Ltd and Unity Radio. Lee gave up his job in Banking for a more worthy career helping Manchester’s young people and communities. In this Sustain talks, we talk about what caused Lee to completely change his focus and career, something many of us are considering after the last few years. Lee talks about NLP and how changing our ha...