Charting the cause: Striving for positive impact on our oceans

In this episode we dive into a story of purpose-driven partnership that connects high-performance endurance, cutting-edge science and corporate sustainability leadership.SGS is proud to sponsor 44west, a team preparing to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row. Their mission? To raise funds for rrreefs, an impact-driven organization restoring coral reefs and marine biodiversity at scale. This conversation explores how trust, teamwork and aligned values can create ripple effects far beyond the finish line, driving real change for our oceans.Join three inspiring voices:- Matthias Fernandez, 44west crew member and materials scientist, shares what it takes to perform under extreme conditions and why resilience matters for sustainability. -Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of rrreefs, explains why coral reefs are critical to ocean health and how science-backed innovation is restoring ecosystems worldwide.- João Silva Rodrigues, Head of Global Biosciences Centre of Excellence at SGS, reveals how biosciences expertise turns sustainability ambition into measurable action for organizations globally.What you’ll take away:Insights into the preparation and mindset behind one of the world’s most demanding endurance challenges.Why coral reefs are essential for ocean health and how rrreefs is scaling restoration through science and innovation.How SGS leverages biosciences and global expertise to help businesses achieve sustainability goals with measurable impact.Ready to be inspired? Listen to the episode now and discover how trust, teamwork and science can power the future of sustainability and how your organization can be part of the change.