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The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in as experts from Santander and Baxter Freight set out how SMEs can move beyond barriers to deliver sustainability actions that reap reputational and economic benefits. The UK is home to more than 5.5 million SMEs, accounting for more than half of the nation’s business-related emissions and employing 60% of the workforce. This makes them vital in shaping an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future. But many struggle to see their role and realise their opportunities due to challenges like a lack of expertise or finance. Wendy Whewell, head of sustainable solutions and finance within Santander’s corporate and commercial banking team, is joined by Tom Isler, associate director of innovation and sustainability at Baxter Freight, in this new and exclusive podcast conversation on overcoming these barriers. Your host for this episode is edie's content editor, Sarah George. More information on Santander's work with UK SMEs on sustainability can be found here: https://www.santander.co.uk/content/dam/sites/santander-uk-sustainability/resources/documents/SME%20Research%20one-pager.pdf

How are businesses responding to growing water-related risks? And are data centre developers taking the opportunity to drive down embodied carbon as artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates? Find out in the new edie Extra podcast. The latest edie Extra podcast is now streaming, featuring a new and exclusive live panel discussion which delves into the sustainability opportunities that many businesses may have missed when focusing on operational emissions – including water efficiency, water stewardship, and cutting embodied carbon. This discussion was recorded live at the edie 26 conference in central London in March 2026, where more than 950 ESG professionals and business leaders convened for two days of inspiration and co-creation. Grundfos’s sustainability director for industry, Therese Noorlander, and Airedale by Modine’s sustainability lead, Sophie Long, are in conversation in this episode, which is chaired by edie’s content editor Sarah George.

Customers are less likely to pay a ‘green premium’ for more sustainable products in a cost-of-living crisis. So, how can brands align environmental leadership and profitability? Find out in the new episode of the edie Extra podcast. The latest edie Extra podcast is now streaming, featuring a new and exclusive live panel discussion which delves into how purpose-led businesses can navigate inflationary pressures in 2026. This discussion was recorded live at the edie 26 conference in central London in March 2026, where more than 950 ESG professionals and business leaders convened for two days of inspiration and co-creation. Social entrepreneur Natalie Campbell and Gousto’s sustainability manager, Abigail Ryan, are in conversation in this episode, which is chaired by edie’s senior reporter Sidhi Mittal.

With seasons shifting and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, are businesses and policymakers properly considering climate adaptation needs when deploying clean energy? Find out in this new podcast episode from edie. This discussion was recorded live at the edie 26 conference in central London in March 2026, where more than 950 ESG professionals and business leaders convened for two days of inspiration and co-creation. Zurich Resilience Solutions Energy UK’s head of strategic innovation, Sean Grundy, and Zurich Resilience Solutions’ climate resilience specialist, Daniel Keir, are in conversation for this episode, which is chaired by edie’s acting content editor Matilda Cox. The duo set out why resilience is key to delivering a revitalised, future-fit energy transition in the UK – and how achieving this involves coordinated action. Keir says: “Climate disruption is happening now. It's not a theoretical scenario in 2050 and beyond. “We know the core climate impacts and we know they're getting worse. But ultimately, there's not enough attention, action or investment happening on adaptation or resilience.”

Is reporting and compliance taking up too much time? Should sustainability professionals be working to make themselves redundant? And what’s the most effective way to get finance and procurement teams to care about climate? Find out in this new podcast, which explores the role of the sustainability department and the skills that ESG professionals really need in 2026. This discussion was recorded live at the edie 26 conference in central London in March 2026, where more than 950 ESG professionals and business leaders convened for two days of inspiration and co-creation. Climate School’s Celli Lloyd and Hill Dickinson’s climate lead Dr Ariel Edesses are in conversation for this episode, which is chaired by edie’s content editor Sarah George.

Are nature conservation and urban growth really incompatible? And how can nature be embedded into construction projects from the get-go? Find out in the new episode of the edie Extra podcast. Today, nature and biodiversity are at a crucial tipping point. Biodiversity is declining at a rapid rate, with wildlife populations plummeting by around 73% globally since 1970 . In the UK, 41% of species have decreased and 15% face extinction, making Britain one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. As the UK Government pushes ahead with plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes and 150 large infrastructure projects this Parliament, it will need to do so in a way that encourages nature conservation, restoration and creation – lest it risks related to nature loss escalating in the years to come. The business case for undertaking ambitious biodiversity and nature projects is becoming increasingly clear – from financial, reputational and risk perspectives. This is clear across the built environment value chain. But what does delivery look like in practice? Arup’s nature lead Tom Butterworth and the Crown Estate’s director of net-zero Lamé Verre explain all in this episode, which is chaired by edie’s senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal.

Was purpose-led business just a buzzword? Do customers care about sustainability? And what’s the B Corp certification process really like? Find out in our new podcast. Seismic’s chief impact officer, Amy Bourbeau and Motability Operations’ head of impact and sustainability, Mark Brown, are in conversation for this episode, which is chaired by edie’s senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal. More than 10,000 businesses worldwide are now certified as B Corps as they strive to go beyond simply making profit, towards having a broader positive impact on people and planet. But what does the certification process really look like in practice? And how can businesses measure the likely benefits of certification, at a time when budgets are squeezed and the purpose-led business conversation seems to have passed its peak? In this podcast, Bourbeau and Brown explore the practicalities of certification and the benefits which being a B Corp can bring, focusing on customer engagement and building communities.

The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now!  Tune in as Bureau Veritas’s associate director of carbon services, Rebecca Turner, shares advice on how organisations can measure and cut their indirect (Scope 3) emissions. Measuring and managing Scope 3 emissions is a vital part of any credible climate action strategy, because most businesses will see emissions from their supply chains accounting for the bulk of their climate impact. But measuring Scope 3 emissions can be challenging, and partnering across the value chain to deliver meaningful reductions is a significant project. Rebecca provides advice on navigating key Scope 3 challenges to deliver tangible climate action, covering data quality, supplier engagement, compliance and more. Your host for this episode is edie's content editor, Sarah George. Find out more about Bureau Veritas' net-zero consultancy offering here: https://www.bureauveritas.co.uk/sustainability-consultancy/carbon/net-zero-consultancy

The latest episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in to hear from experts at Santander UK and Build Ahead UK, who debate: Is sustainability the new normal in commercial real estate? And, if so, is it properly recognised in valuations, rents and insurance premiums? The conversation sets out clear calls to action for all parts of the commercial real estate value chain. Your host is edie's content editor Sarah George. Your guests are: - Build Ahead UK project lead Charles Cooper - Santander UK's senior public affairs manager Polly Harrold - Santander UK's senior sustainability manager Olly Breen Click here to access the report referenced in this episode: https://xynteo.com/green-premiums-in-the-uks-commercial-real-estate-market-a-santander-x-build-ahead-uk-developer-interview-series/ Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

The latest episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in to hear Lloyds Corporate & Institutional’s head of regions, Mark Burton, share his learnings on how local action can unlock decarbonisation and economic growth across the UK. Mark is in conversation with edie's content editor, Sarah George. He shares learnings from our recent surveys of 100+ sustainability and business leaders across the UK, as well as a series of regional roundtables convening professionals in the South West, North West, Scotland and the Midlands, each convening business leaders, sustainability professionals, education providers and the public sector. Click here to access edie and Lloyds' full report: https://www.edie.net/report-place-based-approaches-to-net-zero-challenges-drivers-and-opportunities/ Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is now streaming, with Patagonia’s regional manager for Northern Europe, Alex Beasley, sharing his insights on how businesses can stay resilient amidst growing pushback on ESG. In this episode, edie’s senior reporter Sidhi Mittal speaks with Beasley at The Conduit in Soho, London, during the pre-launch event of Patagonia’s Progress Report. The conversation explores how businesses can remain true to their values while navigating regulatory uncertainty and political pressure. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

In the latest episode of the edie Extra podcast, edie’s content editor Sarah George is in conversation with Zurich Resilience Solutions’ UK lead for climate resilience and sustainability, Andrew Forsyth. Andrew shares his learnings from helping hundreds of businesses to map and manage growing climate-related risks to their operations and global supply chains. Almost half (44.5%) of businesses reported moderate or significant impacts on their supply chains from climate-related events between 2018 and 2023, according to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). But more than half of businesses (51%) do not have a dedicated budget to manage this risk. And most firms still have extremely poor visibility of their supply chains beyond Tier One. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

EU lawmakers recently voted to significantly reduce the scope of the bloc’s flagship sustainability reporting and corporate due diligence laws, dramatically reducing the number of businesses likely to be impacted. The specifics of what each impacted business will need to publish, and to what timelines, has also been altered. These moves, made under the Omnibus package, come as the UK is firming up its own sustainability reporting standards in line with the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board. For any sustainability or compliance professional impacted by the changes, recent months have therefore brought their fair share of headaches. How can businesses respond proactively? In this new episode of edie Extra, edie’s content editor Sarah George puts this question to Tim Lambert, Osapiens’ regional lead for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. Tim draws on findings from the recent ‘State of Sustainability Reporting in the UK’ research from Osapiens, which polled 150 senior decision-makers across a range of sectors. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

Tune in to the new episode of the edie Extra podcast, where Sage’s VP of carbon accounting, George Sandilands, shares his top tips for businesses grappling with emissions data challenges and headwinds to decarbonisation. He is in conversation with edie's senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

The UK Government, under Boris Johnson, set an ambition for two million Brits to be working in green jobs by 2030. But the nation is not on track to get there yet. With sectors including construction, renewable energy and electric vehicles foreseeing skills gaps on the horizon, is it time to broaden our definition of what ‘green’ jobs and skills really mean? This is the question at hand in the new episode of edie Extra, hosted by edie’s content editor, Sarah George. She is in conversation with: - Santander UK’s head of social impact, Mark Homans - Milton Keynes College’s sustainability lead, Lauren Gallyot - Milton Keynes College’s director of employer engagement & partnerships, Anna Clarke This episode has kindly been sponsored by Santander UK. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

Insured losses from natural catastrophes surpassed $135bn globally in 2024, according to Insure Our Future. Flooding, droughts and other extreme weather have impacted supply chains as diverse as fruits and vegetables from southern Europe, to semiconductors from China. How can businesses respond proactively and plan ahead to boost the resiliency of their operations and supply chains? We ask George Richards, director of JRP solutions, to share his expertise. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

In this new and exclusive edie Extra podcast episode, edie's editor Matt Mace exploring energy retailer OVO’s new climate transition plan with its senior sustainability manager, Kim van Lieshout. Bristol-based energy supplier OVO  published its first climate transition plan in June 2025, setting out how it intends to achieve its 2035 net-zero target and make low-carbon heating more accessible to its four million customers. Called ‘Mind the Green Gap’, the plan calls on UK policymakers to make electricity and electrified solutions, especially heat pumps, more affordable for homes and businesses. Kim shares her hopes for the UK's forthcoming Warm Homes Plan, and imparts wisdom on how other businesses can draw up credible decarbonisation plans aligned with core strategy. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

In this new and exclusive edie podcast, edie editor Matt Mace explores Clarion Housing Group’s new Climate Transition Plan with its sustainability director Miles Lewis. Miles shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Climate Transition Plan was developed, and how, in its first four months, it has become more than a disclosure tool. The Transition Plan supports a long-term net-zero target for 2050, detailing interim goals and key action items to decarbonise the group’s 125,000+ managed homes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: [email protected]

Kew’s “Carbon Garden” officially opened in London in July 2025. Funded by Biffa Award, it has been designed as an educational and inspirational space for visitors of all ages. The garden blends science, art and climate storytelling to bring the carbon cycle to life while showing how gardens can be powerful tools in the fight against climate change. In this episode of the edie Extra Podcast, edie’s senior reporter Sidhi Mittal records live on-site at the UK’s largest botanical garden, meeting two of the project’s key figures. Our guests this episode are: - The Carbon Garden's senior project manager at Kew, Lara Michael. - The Carbon Garden's supervisor Joe Richomme.

London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is an annual event hosted to enable everyone to take part in discussions and actions to shape a more sustainable future, from families, to business leaders, to policymakers. edie’s content editor Sarah George and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal attended some of LCAW 2025's 700+ events to bring you a flavour of the week in podcast form. Our guests this episode are: - E3G’s founder-director Nick Mabey and associate director Karla Hill - Heart of the City's director Andy Melia - City of London Corporation's circular economy and biodiversity lead Joanna Leyden - eBay UK's head of recommerce Alex Hiatt

Jennie Colville, who leads on sustainability at Britain’s largest commercial property development and investment company Landsec, joins the edie team to share her insights and career journey in the Green Room podcast. She is credited with having supported more than 500 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to improve their environmental performance as well as shaping the design and delivery of sustainability strategies for larger organisations, including RSA Insurance Group, law firm LinkLaters and Kent County Council. Now, Colville is leading on Landsec's ambitions plans to enhance the resilience of its properties, deliver biodiversity improvements and reduce value chain emissions. She shares her approach to the challenge and provides advice to listeners.

In this new edie Extra episode for June 2025, clean energy financing experts from Santander UK’s specialised and project finance team sharing how they have navigated decades of unprecedented change in technology and policy. Your host for this episode is edie's content editor Sarah George. Your expert guests are: - Santander UK’s director of specialised and project finance Katie Bagshaw - Santander UK's head of specialised and project finance Benedict Smith The #SustyTalk series is all about keeping edie’s listeners connected to sustainability and business leaders across the world, even if they only have 20 minutes to tune in.

McLaren Racing’s first director of sustainability Kim Wilson podcasts in the edie Green Room, where the biggest names in corporate sustainability share their stories and valuable insights. In conversation with edie's reporter Sidhi Mittal, Kim outlines her experience joining the newly-created role at McLaren three years ago. Under her guidance, McLaren has reshaped its ambitions and approaches to decarbonisation, creating a circular economy, fostering DEI and improving health and wellbeing. Kim also shares her wider career journey, including accounting, sustainability advisory and consulting, and working in-house in the energy industry.

This special episode of edie Extra sees edie’s newly acquired Springwise arm take the podcasting reigns for a deep dive into the world of climate innovations – broadcast live from the sidelines of the ChangeNow megaevent in Paris.

In this new and exclusive edie podcast, BT Group’s head of circularity and net-zero Matt Manning outlines how the business developed its first Climate Transition Plan, covering risks, opportunities and actions for decarbonisation. Your host for this episode is edie's editor, Matt Mace. Published in March 2025, the BT Group Climate Transition Plan sets out the practical steps which BT Group will take to achieve its 2041 ambition of achieving a net-zero emissions value chain. It also covers climate-related opportunities and risks. Manning explains how his team and other functions from across the business collaborated to shape the transition plan, in line with the Gold Standard framework from the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT).

In this new edie Extra podcast episode, published to coincide with Earth Day 2025, Gary Doran at insurance brokerage Lockton explains the practicalities of insuring projects for the energy transition – from large wind and solar farms to first-of-a-kind innovations. Doran is partner at Lockton and head of Lockton’s London-based Energy and Power Team. He also leads the European ESG Committee at Lockton. In this conversation with edie's content editor Sarah George, Doran explains how insurers create bespoke solutions to unlock financing for renewable energy ptojects and other energy transition infrastructure. The duo also explore how insurers are accounting for rapidly-evolving climate-related and technology-related risks.

At the edie 25 conference in March 2025, the edie Extra stage hosted honest and thought-provoking conversations with climate leaders and sustainability experts about the ever-changing world of corporate climate action. Here, Narrative Matters CEO Tom Idle chairs a discussion on regenerative agriculture with Danone’s head of sustainability and social innovation Hannah Cornick, and Forum for the Future’s lead on food and regenerative agriculture in the UK, Duncan Williams (pictured). Ever more businesses are making commitments to scale regenerative agriculture – but what are the challenges and limitations to the transition, and how can greenwashing be avoided, given that there's no agreed-upon international defenition of 'regenerative'? The panel explain.

At the edie 25 conference in March 2025, the edie Extra stage hosted honest and thought-provoking conversations with climate leaders and sustainability experts about the ever-changing world of corporate climate action. Here, Narrative Matters CEO Tom Idle chairs a discussion on whether, by using carbon removals, businesses are driving credible climate action, or simply finding excuses not to reduce their own emissions. Tom's guests are Kaya Axelsson, head of policy and partnerships at Oxford Net Zero, and Tom Byrne, Head of Net Zero and Environment at British Airways. Tom and the panel also explore how carbon removal buyers can engage with credit developers, regulators and investors to grow the market and enhance credibility.

At the edie 25 conference in March 2025, the edie Extra stage hosted honest and thought-provoking conversations with climate leaders and sustainability experts about the ever-changing world of corporate climate action. Here, Narrative Matters CEO Tom Idle speaks to the pioneers of B Corp certified drinks brands, exploring the highs and lows of their certification journeys, and the ways in which they communicate sustainability to customers. Our speakers are: Laura Clacey, founder of SXOLLIE Cider Paul Mathew, founder of Everleaf Drinks Declan McGurk, commercial director of Boatyard Distillery Felix James, co-founder of Small Beer This podcast episode lands shortly after B Lab, the certifying body for B Corps, published updated certification standards.

In this exclusive discussion chaired by sustainability storytelling expert Tom Idle, leading advertising and purpose-led business figures discuss whether the advertising industry is a help or a hinderance in the creation of an environmentally sustainable future. There is a specific focus on the emissions impact of advertising – both within the creative industries and resulting from the promoted products and services. Our panellists this episode are: - Stephen Woodford, CEO, Advertising Association - Nusa Urbanic (pictured, CEO, the Changing Markets Foundation - Jonathan Wise, co-founder, Purpose Disruptors

In this exclusive discussion chaired by sustainability storytelling expert Tom Idle, the CEO of global sustainability disclosures platform CDP, Sherry Madera, sets out how businesses can make their reporting process more efficient. This discussion took place at edie’s biggest face-to-face event of the year, edie 25, in March 2025. In this conversation, Idle and Madera discuss: 1) How businesses can redress the balance between allocating resources to sustainability reporting, and taking action 2) What kinds of sustainability data investors are looking for, and how they use it 3) Going beyond a compliance mindset to identify and act on the value of non-financial disclosures 4) Using data to gain a competitive edge 5) The best ways to engage with CDP

In this exclusive discussion chaired by sustainability storytelling expert Tom Idle, former CDP CCO and artificial intelligence (AI) expert Dexter Galvin shares his thoughts on whether AI is a silver bullet or double-edged sword for ESG professionals. This discussion took place at edie’s biggest face-to-face event of the year, edie 25, in March 2025. In this conversation, Galvin and Idle discuss: 1) Responsible AI use: how do decide when and how to apply AI 2) The energy and carbon footprint of AI, versus the potential efficiencies it could unlock 3) The most practical use cases for AI for sustainability professionals, from reporting to supply chain management, and which use cases are the least effective

The new episode of edie’s #SustyTalks podcast sees the BBC’s director of sustainability Danielle Mulder providing a behind-the-scenes look at how the broadcaster developed its transition plan to net-zero by 2050. The plan was published in January 2025 and sets out how the BBC intends to reduce its absolute emissions by 90% by mid-century. For this new episode, edie’s editor Matt Mace is at London’s Natural History Museum for the interview.

The new episode of ‘the big questions’ podcast is now streaming on edie Extra, exploring how businesses are collaborating to define and measure ‘purpose’ – and overcoming greenwashing and maximising positive impacts while doing so. The discussion centres around BSI’s PAS 808 – Purpose-Driven Organisations for Delivering Sustainability standard. edie's editor Matt Mace hosts. Our guests are: Andy Brown, head of sustainability at Anglian Water Group Gemma Piggott, UK head of corporate sustainability at JLL Sarah Gillard, chief executive at Blueprint for a Better Business Say hi at [email protected]

edie’s editor Matt Mace returns to the Green Room, where the edie team sits down with the biggest names in corporate sustainability to gain valuable insight an lessons, find out what gets them out of bed each morning and what trends they see on the horizon. Our special guest for this episode is Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, VP of sustainability at aluminium giant Novelis. Suzanne joined Novelis in 2021, having previously spearheaded corporate sustainability strategies for delivery firm UPS, logistics giant Brambles and retailers Kroger and Petsmart. She is currently responsible for the delivery of Novelis 3x30 – an ambitious integrated sustainability and business growth strategy covering process decarbonisation, the circular economy and first-mover investments in new technologies. She shares her views on moving sustainability into the strategic functions of business, and her learnings on remaining resilient and cutting through the noise.

This new edie Extra podcast episode sees Mars Pet Nutrition’s global sustainability lead Heidi Koester Oliveira sharing learnings on scaling regenerative agriculture across supply chains – including the array of benefits and top tips on effectively engaging farmers. Heidi is in discussion with Sarah George, edie's content editor. Editor’s notes: This episode mentions ‘farmer stories’ videos produced with Mars Incorporated’s NUTRO brand. The video can be found here: https://www.nutro.com/kiss-the-ground The discussion also takes note of the world’s largest survey of pet parents around the world. The survey results can be found in detail here: https://www.mars.com/en-gb/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-unveils-worlds-largest-pet-parent-study

This new edie Extra podcast episode sees Topsoe’s CEO of Power-to-X, Kim Hedegaard, giving a preview of Davos 2025, including his thoughts on how the summit will position discussions on decarbonising energy. Kim is in discussion with Sarah George, edie's content editor.

In partnership with Lloyds, edie Extra is hosting this new mini-series of podcasts exploring the real-world implications and transformative power of credible transition plans to net-zero for businesses. edie's publisher Luke Nicholls is your series host for 'In Practice:'. Joining him for the 5th and final episode of this series are Lloyds Banking Group’s director for sustainability and responsible business, Khadija Ali and The Carbon Trust’s head of sustainable finance, Pietro Rocco. This discussion provides top tips for linking transition plans with core business strategy, and evolving transition plans over time.

Are young people interested in becoming business leaders? And how can they be equipped with in-demand skills for roles in the green economy? Find out in edie’s new #SustyTalk podcast episode with The Leadership Skills Foundation’s CEO Richard Norman. He's in conversation with edie's content editor, Sarah George. This is a must-listen for anyone concerned about closing the looming green skills gap.

In partnership with Lloyds, edie Extra is hosting this new mini-series of podcasts exploring the real-world implications and transformative power of credible transition plans to net-zero for businesses. edie's publisher Luke Nicholls is your series host for 'In Practice:'. Joining him for episode 4 is Lloyds Corporate & Institutional’s climate and sustainability strategy director, Joy Newton. Newton explains that transition planning should go beyond box-ticking and disclosure for disclosure’s sake, serving as a “business transformation exercise”. This episode provides a five-step process for developing a transition plan.

edie’s editor Matt Mace returns to the Green Room, where the edie team sits down with the biggest names in corporate sustainability to gain valuable insight an lessons, find out what gets them out of bed each morning and what trends they see on the horizon. Our special guest for this episode is Claudine Blamey, chief sustainability officer at Aviva. With more than two decades of experience in in-house sustainability roles, Claudine speaks of the need for sustainability professionals to become influencers that harness softer skills to embed actions into other corporate functions.

In partnership with Lloyds, edie Extra is hosting this new mini-series of podcasts exploring the real-world implications and transformative power of credible transition plans to net-zero for businesses. edie's publisher Luke Nicholls is your series host for 'In Practice:'. Joining him for episode 3 are the London Stock Exchange Group’s head of sustainability, Jane Goodland, and Lloyds Corporate & Institutional’s managing director, head of sustainability and client advisory, Jonas Persson. Previous Lloyds research has revealed that 69% of institutional investors want more transparency from clients on the net-zero transition – but why? And what are they looking for? This episode has the answers.

Big businesses foresee at least $7trn of water-related risks in the immediate future, according to CDP. How can they work innovatively to avoid these risks, creating co-benefits for nature and climate? Find out in our new panel discussion, hosted in partnership with Coca-Cola GB. Our guests for this episode are: - Wouter Vermeulen, Coca-Cola’s Vice President of Sustainability and Public Policy for Europe - Alex Adam, The Rivers Trust’s head of water stewardship - Paul Tompkins, national dairy board chair at the National Farmers Union (NFU) As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, edie Extra is the central home to edie's special audio features. Subscribe for episodes on sustainability leadership including panel debates, leader profiles and site visits.

In partnership with Lloyds, edie Extra is hosting this new mini-series of podcasts exploring the real-world implications and transformative power of credible transition plans to net-zero for businesses. edie's publisher Luke Nicholls is your series host for 'In Practice:'. Joining him for episode 2 are the Just Transition Finance Lab’s director Nick Robins and Lloyds Corporate & Institutional’s director of sustainability and client advisory Chinyelu Oranefo. This discussion focuses on the social aspects of the transition to net-zero, exploring how opportunities for creating and retaining good jobs can be maximised.

In partnership with Lloyds, edie Extra is hosting this new mini-series of podcasts exploring the real-world implications and transformative power of credible transition plans to net-zero for businesses. edie's publisher Luke Nicholls is your series host for 'In Practice:'. Joining him for episode 1 are Kate Levick, Secretariat Co-Head at the Transition Plan Taskforce and Jonas Persson, Managing Director and Head of Sustainability & Client Advisory at Lloyds Corporate & Institutional.

Tune in as our content editor Sarah sits down with Ed Rhys-Jones for a COP29 preview, breaking down what the big issues are likely to be and how businesses are planning to get involved. Ed is an expert partner in BCG’s Climate and Sustainability Practice, co-lead for BCG’s Center for Sustainability Policy & Regulation, and Global Lead for Climate COPs. He is also a former UK diplomat having been posted in the USA and Middle East. Ed has supported three prior COP presidencies - UK (2021), Egypt (2022) and the UAE (2023).

Who’s paying for the transition to regenerative farming? And what innovative approaches are needed to fix the food system? Find out in edie's new #SustyTalk podcast episode with SVZ’s sustainability manager Silvi Navarete. This episode includes learnings on building accountability and equity into the financing of sustainable business projects in the supply chain; sharing knowledge on climate; and fostering impactful collaborations. It’s a must-listen for anyone working in sustainability in food and drink. This episode is hosted by edie's content editor, Sarah George.

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Wine GB's sustainability champion Anne Jones. In conversation with edie's Sarah George, she explains which environmental opportunities the industry is seeking to grasp, including innovating for climate resilience, net-zero and sustainable agriculture. The discussion comes ahead of the Sustainability in Drinks Summit on 14 and 15 October 2024 in London. Click here for full details: https://sustainabilityindrinks.com/ Have a question or want to say 'hello'? Contact us at [email protected] Find our whole podcast library at www.edie.net/content/podcasts/

Aviation accounts for 3% of annual global emissions, and is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. In this edie Extra episode, the edie team speaks with innovators, academics and corporate sustainability leaders to explore the array of technologies being developed to help reduce the climate impact of flying, and answer the big questions about when we're likely to see them in action on passenger planes. Our guest organisations are OXCCU and easyJet. As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, edie Extra is the central home to edie's special audio features. Subscribe for episodes on sustainability leadership including panel debates, leader profiles and site visits.

edie’s editor Matt Mace returns to the Green Room, where the edie team sits down with the biggest names in corporate sustainability to gain valuable insight an lessons, find out what gets them out of bed each morning and what trends they see on the horizon. Our special guest for this episode is Amanda Davies, chief R&D and sustainability officer at food and beverage giant Mars Snacking.