The Sustainability & You Podcast

In this episode of Sustainability & You we talk with Professor Robin Attfield, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Cardiff University and also of the Sustainable Places Institute. Robin has taught environmental philosophy for a number of years and written extensively on it. We talk about the foundation stones of philosophical thinking in the field of the environment, including does nature have...

In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast, we speak again to Professor Martin Siegert. Martin was our very first guest on the podcast, and his interview still proves be popular. All testament to his eloquence in relaying the climate science to us so clearly. A glaciologist and leader of the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and Environment, Martin shares his views on the latest IPC...

In this episode of Sustainability & You we interview Steve Tidball, CEO and co-founder of Vollebak. Vollebak is a sustainable outdoor endurance clothing brand. They breathe new life into what it truly means to be sustainable, incorporating circular economy principles into their product design. And when we say sustainable, they really do mean it with products like the 100 year jacket. Drawing o...

In this episode of Sustainability & You we interview Wouter Van Tol, who is Head of Government, Community Affairs and Sustainability at DS Smith, FTSE 100. Wouter has had various role in sustainability with well known brands including Nestle and Samsung. We talk about DS Smiths approach to the circular economy, of which they are positive and impactful proponents. Additionally, Wouter offers hi...

In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast we interview Alex Milward, Director of Carbon Capture Usage and Storage at BEIS. After a very successful career as a senior partner at EY, Alex has taken a leadership role in the development and implementation of the CCUS business model. Alex talks to us about the fundamental tenets of establishing an economic model that works within a world...

In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast we interview Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, CEO of the Green Finance Institute. Rhian-Mari spent 20 years in banking and was awarded an OBE for services to green banking. We talk about the role of finance in the race to zero, but specifically more innovative financial models and products. There is a call to think more creatively about how we devise f...

This episode of Sustainability & You explores the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in the green sector.  Whilst we have much discussion around capital flows into green technologies, the energy transition and mitigation and adaption strategies, there is less focus on the much needed funding for innovation.  The skills required to lead on higher risk/return strategies that also are a “for...

In this episode of the Sustainability & You podcast we are joined by the eminent Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer for the Church of England Pensions Board. We discuss what it means to be a “responsible” investment officer, what drives decision making, active shareholder responsibilities and engagement, and Adam’s recent work with the Transition Pathway Initiative.  Adam has...

In this episode for the Sustainability & You podcast we interview Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England. Tony has a rich background as a campaigner, writer, advisor and environmentalist.  He is a recognised authority on parrot conservation.  We discuss the plight of biodiversity and fragility of our natural landscape, and what can be done to accelerate solutions to preserve our critical ecosy...

In today’s podcast I am joined by Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder of Stop Ecocide International, the organisation that has led the charge on the establishment of Ecocide as a crime at the International Criminal Court, designed to prevent the devastation of nature and protect life on Earth. Recently, the definition of “ecocide” was agreed by an international panel of eminent lawyers including within its amb...

In this Sustainability & You podcast I am joined by Karl Berlin, Head of Tax at Orsted and Carla Hoppe, founder of ReThink Tax. We explore the role of the tax system in supporting the race to zero. It is viewed through the lens of an active policy instrument to drive behavioural change, penalising polluting activities as well as incentivising the right ones, whether that be through R&D tax...

Our guest in this weeks Sustainability & You podcast is Sean Kidney. Sean is the CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working to mobilise global capital for climate action. Its aim is to reduce friction and improve risk differentiation for green investments. In this episode therefore we look at the rise of the green bond market (and variants), the investment parameters and...

In this podcast, we are joined by Nigel Topping, the UK governments high level champion for climate change, COP26.  Nigel takes the time to share with us his views on what it takes to be an effective green leader, the competencies and attributes required in the exercise of that role as well as his views on how we encourage the next generation of leaders. Nigel shares his influences, including thos...

James Close is Head of Climate Change at NatWest Bank.  NatWest is an anchor sponsor for COP26. James talks us through what it means to be a purpose led bank and the various pillars that support the execution of that purpose. He shares his views on the role of banks in the race to net zero - how they lead and influence allocations of capital, and lead on transparency and disclosure. Sustainability...

In this episode we talk to the amazing Juliet Davenport, OBE, CEO of Good Energy Group Plc. Juliet talks about her road to CEO and beyond; the experiences, influences and leadership mindset that developed over the course of many years. Juliet shares her views on what we need to do in the race to zero including accelerating solutions, collaboration, and the skills for the future.  Sustainability &a...

Our guest this week is the Rt Hon, the Lord Mayor, City of London, William Russell. William Russell is the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London,  acting as a global ambassador for the city leading business delegations overseas to key international markets on behalf of the UK’s financial and professional services industry. He has spearheaded the City of London’s Climate Action Strategy. Covering...

Our very first podcast guest is Professor Martin Siegert of Imperial College London, and co-chair of the Grantham Institute of Research - Climate Change and environment.  He is a glaciologist having studied geological geophysics at Reading University, and with a PhD in the numerical modelling of large ice sheets from Cambridge University. His current work involves the study of large ice sheets in...