Turning ESG into strategy: How sustainability benefits both your business and the planet with TDi’s Assheton Carter

How can your business thrive while protecting the planet? In this episode of the Solar&StorageXtra podcast, guest host Ken Davies is joined by Assheton Carter, Executive Chair of consultancy TDi Sustainability. Together, they unpack what it really means to embed sustainability into corporate strategy - moving beyond buzzwords and towards meaningful, systemic change. Assheton breaks down the concept of sustainable development, critiques the politicisation of ESG, and highlights the essential factors for businesses navigating today’s complex supply chains. They also explore why sustainability should be seen as an ongoing journey, not a box-ticking exercise.   Key Topics & Timestamps: 0:26 – Introducing Assheton Carter and TDI Sustainability 2:11 – Why sustainability must involve the entire supply chain 3:29 – ESG vs. sustainable development 5:24 – The business case for sustainability 12:19 – Due diligence: from databases to boots on the ground 14:04 – Collective action to solve systemic issues 17:13 – Is sustainability just a one-off?   Credits: Guest host: Ken Davies Guest: Assheton Carter, Executive Chair of TDi Sustainability Producer: Catie Owen, Editor of Solar&StorageXtra Marketing: Katie Devaney, Marketing Director for Solar & Storage Live Europe This podcast is a Terrapinn production. Discover the latest solar and storage news at solarstoragextra.com  For podcast, editorial, thought leadership and commercial opportunities, get in touch with the Solar&StorageXtra team: [email protected]