Why Good Sustainability Communication Matters with Helen Neal

In this episode, Faiz sits down with Helen Neal, founder of HN Communications and creator of Zena, an AI platform designed to help organisations avoid greenwashing before sustainability claims go public.  With a career spanning the UK Parliament, Virgin Atlantic, and Nissan, Helen brings a rare insider perspective on how policy, business, and public trust intersect. Today, through HN Communications, she works with global brands including Bosch, Heineken, Nissan, and Aston Martin to strengthen sustainability communication and accountability.  This conversation explores why greenwashing is often less about bad intent and more about broken systems, unclear processes, and growing pressure to communicate sustainability commitments quickly and publicly.  Helen shares insights on the widening gap between ambition and accountability, how AI tools like Zena can support more responsible communication, and what authentic sustainability storytelling actually looks like in practice.  If you are a founder, business leader, or changemaker navigating sustainability within complex systems, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective on building trust and creating real impact.  For more content, do visit:Helen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-neal-02261129HN Communications: https://www.hncomms.co.ukHelen Neal’s Website: https://www.helenneal.orgEmail Helen: [email protected] Now: https://catalystnow.netAstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.myEmail Dr Faiz: [email protected] Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz  Creating positive change, one episode at a time.This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org