The Responsible Edge Podcast

Laura Hunter grew up in the shadow of deindustrialisation. Raised in a coal mining village in South Yorkshire, she witnessed first-hand how progress for some meant devastation for many. That early understanding of inequality and its deep social consequences shaped the trajectory of her career—and the powerful insights she shares today. In the latest episode of The Responsible Edge, Laura joined us...

In an era where digital health solutions are booming, Amber Vodegel is proving that innovation doesn’t have to come at the cost of ethics. Speaking to The Responsible Edge podcast, Amber shared the remarkable story behind her new venture, 28X—a revolutionary period tracking app aiming to transform women’s health by putting data ownership, accessibility, and integrity at its core. 🎙️ “We need to gi...

In this episode of The Responsible Edge, we welcomed Robin Stopford, CEO of British clean tech innovator PowerVault. With a career that began at Rolls-Royce developing large-scale coal power stations, Robin's journey has taken a decisive and deliberate turn—from heavy industry to household-level sustainability. His story isn’t just a reflection of professional evolution, but a window into how...

“Waste is money.” It’s a simple phrase—but in the hands of South African sustainability leader Tozama Kulati Siwisa, it becomes a blueprint for transforming lives, rethinking business, and tackling climate change from the ground up. In this episode of The Responsible Edge, Tozama joins host Charlie Martin to share her deeply personal and professional journey—from becoming a mother at 15 and puttin...

On this episode of The Responsible Edge, host Charlie is joined by Kian Bakhtiari—founder of The People, a purpose-driven creative consultancy working with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Kian also sits on the advisory board for the British Fashion Council and was formerly part of UNLEASH, a global innovation lab for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This conversation explores th...

On The Responsible Edge, we’re constantly exploring how ethics, responsibility, and sustainability can shape the future of business. This week’s episode was no exception, as host Charlie Martin sat down with interior designers Chloe Bullock and Matthew Freeman, two of the UK’s most thoughtful advocates for sustainable interior design. Their journey through design—spanning from childhood memories o...

On The Responsible Edge podcast, host Charlie Martin sat down with Sophia Haywood, Director of UK & EU Government Affairs, Policy & Sustainability at LanzaJet, to explore how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is poised to transform the aviation industry—and what’s holding it back. In a wide-ranging but focused conversation, Sophia unpacks the policy and investment gaps that threaten to stall...

“Until people have reliable electricity, you can’t ask them to prioritise the environment.” That’s the reality, according to David Drew – former Coca-Cola sustainability lead for Africa – who joined The Responsible Edge podcast to share his unique perspective on the sustainability paradox facing the Global South. Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, David grew up catching snakes in the garden...

In a recent episode of The Responsible Edge, Charlie sat down with Marissa Rosen, founder of US-based consultancy Climate Social, to explore the changing role of digital communication in sustainable business—and the unsettling blurring of truth and influence across our feeds. It was a conversation grounded not only in strategy, but in lived experience. Marissa, who has spent over a decade supporti...

On this episode of The Responsible Edge, Charlie is joined by marketing and hospitality professional Kieran Corbitt — a self-confessed advertising obsessive whose passion for brand storytelling started as a child and has evolved into a mission to bring ethics, diversity and meaning into an industry not always known for its progressive roots. In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, Kieran refl...

On The Responsible Edge podcast, Veronica Heaven, founder of The Heaven Company, issued a direct challenge to corporate leaders: sustainability must be driven from the top, or it will never be more than a box-ticking exercise.

Sustainability is often perceived as slow-moving, requiring long-term strategies and systemic change. But what if it could be approached with the same urgency and precision as high-performance engineering? On The Responsible Edge, Jamie Shaw shares his experience embedding sustainability into industries that thrive on speed—Formula One, automotive manufacturing, and now, luxury flooring. His insig...

In this episode of The Responsible Edge, host Charlie Martin sits down with Nicky O’Malley, a leader in nature-positive business strategy. With a career spanning conservation, corporate responsibility, and high-impact campaigns, Nicky has a clear message: businesses must move beyond sustainability and towards regeneration.

The Responsible Edge podcast, hosted by Charlie Martin, recently featured Julien Lancha, co-founder of Advizzo, a purpose-driven SaaS platform helping water and energy utilities drive efficiency and sustainability through data. From Julien’s corporate tech career to his entrepreneurial pivot, his journey offers hard-won lessons for sustainability startups trying to carve out market space and creat...

In a recent episode of The Responsible Edge, Peter Mitchell shared invaluable insights into the evolving role of landowners, estate managers, and sustainability leaders in shaping the future of UK land use. With a career spanning military ambitions, rural estate management, and now sustainability leadership, Peter’s journey offers a unique perspective on the challenges — and opportunities — facing...

On a recent episode of The Responsible Edge, host Charlie Martin sat down with Lauren Wilkinson, a sustainability professional with experience at a leading global drinks brand and a recently completed master’s in Energy, Society and Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh. Through her experience, Lauren uncovered a hidden weakness in corporate sustainability strategies — the environmental bl...

On a recent episode of The Responsible Edge, Matt Hocking, founder of Leap, a certified B Corp design agency, shared his philosophy on enoughism—the idea that businesses should redefine success not by relentless expansion, but by understanding what is truly enough. As businesses worldwide scramble to prove their sustainability credentials, Matt challenges the assumption that scaling up is always t...

On a recent episode of The Responsible Edge, Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), shared her insights on why climate literacy is the most overlooked but crucial element in the built environment’s sustainability transition. With a career spanning architecture, environmental engineering, and policy advocacy, Mina has worked at the forefront of embedding scien...

Governance is often treated as the third, less exciting pillar of ESG—overshadowed by environmental and social concerns. But as Rob Sherwin, a corporate affairs leader with extensive experience in the energy sector, pointed out in his discussion on The Responsible Edge podcast, governance is actually the foundation that makes ESG work.

Sustainability in the built environment has long been framed as a technical challenge—optimising energy efficiency, using lower-carbon materials, and designing smarter buildings. But as Marc Seligmann, Head of Sustainability at Maccreanor Lavington, pointed out in his conversation on The Responsible Edge podcast, the real challenge isn’t just how we build—it’s how we live. While technological adva...

For decades, the conversation around diet and health has been framed as a matter of personal responsibility—a narrative pushed so effectively by the food industry that many of us don’t even question it. But what if the real problem isn’t individual choices, but the system itself? On The Responsible Edge podcast, Nicki Whiteman, Chief Brand & Youth Officer at Bite Back, broke down how major foo...

For decades, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has been the dominant framework guiding corporate sustainability efforts. Yet, as businesses struggle to balance environmental responsibility with financial performance, cracks are beginning to show. On The Responsible Edge podcast, John Elkington, a pioneer of corporate sustainability and the creator of the Triple Bottom Line concept, chall...

As the demand for lithium and other critical minerals surges to fuel the green economy, the mining industry is under increasing pressure to prove it can operate responsibly. While environmental regulations set the legal framework, the real determinant of a project’s success is something much less tangible: community trust. On The Responsible Edge podcast, Lucy Crane , ESG & Sustainability Mana...

Victoria Chen-Englert’s journey from marketing executive to climate tech advocate highlights the pressing need to close the gap between innovation and adoption in sustainable technologies. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, she offered a pragmatic perspective on the challenges facing climate tech startups and how targeted solutions can accelerate progress.

The world of corporate governance and sustainable development often struggles to balance ambition with pragmatism. Bernie Bulkin, former Chief Scientist at BP and current chairman of VH Global Sustainable Energy opportunities, has spent decades navigating this tension. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, Bernie shared his insights on the evolution of corporate responsibility, the role of mat...