Activating Sustainability

Speakers Marwan Elsaifi – Associate DirectorHannah Worthingon – Senior ConsultantChris Peterson – Director Related Resources As packaging regulations rapidly evolve, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is setting a new global benchmark, reshaping how companies design, manage, and report on packaging. In this episode of Activating Sustainability, host Chris Peterson is joined by Marwan Elsaifi and Hannah Worthington to break down what PPWR means in practice, the risks of inaction, and how organisations can turn compliance into a strategic advantage. Inside this episode

Speakers Dr. Matthew Bell: – CEO of AnthesisAnnabelle Stamm – Managing Director of North AmericaBecky Willan – Global Business Line Lead, Strategy, Transformation, and ReportingBetsy Hickman – Global Lead for NatureJustin Imiola – Climate & Nature Growth DirectorBrett Trainor – Associate DirectorMiki Rubio – Director of Carbon Products and ServicesHonor Cowen – Retail Sector LeadChris Peterson – Director, Anthesis North America Related Topics Shownotes In this episode of Activating Sustainability, host Chris Peterson is joined by Dr. Matthew Bell, Annabelle Stamm, Becky Willan, Betsy Hickman, Justin Imiola, Brett Trainor, Miki Rubio and Honor Cowen to share insights and on‑the‑ground perspectives...

Tune in as we explore how finance, experts, and farmers team up to restore land, boost food security, and strengthen climate resilience.

Speakers Yasmin Le – Principal Consultant, ESG & Reporting, SingaporeClaire Soon – Director, ESG & Reporting, SingaporeJonathan Friedman – Director ESG Advisory, UK Gregor Theinschnack – Principal Consultant, ESG & Reporting, Australia In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, Yasmine Le steps in as host to discuss the Responsible Investment Forum: Asia (RIF Asia) with Anthesis experts Claire Soon, Jonathan Friedman, and Gregor Theinschnack. Together, they’ll unpack how investors and portfolio companies across APAC are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, discussing key themes, challenges and actions. The conversation also reflects on Anthesis’ pre-forum leadership lunch, which helped set the...

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaAna Gutirrez Loscos – Senior Consultant, ESG and Reporting, SpainDebbie Hitchen – Director, Circularity and Value Chain Transformation, UK Related Topics In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson connects with Anthesis experts Debbie Hitchen and Ana Gutierrez Loscos during the first week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Together, they unpack key themes shaping this year’s conference, focusing on climate finance and circularity. Our experts share what they’re watching, what progress is emerging, and what’s still needed to shift from ambition to implementation. Inside this episode

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaFlore Fouret Alexandra Godre – Principal Consultant, Climate & Nature Alison Dimond – Director, ESG & Reporting Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, host Chris Peterson sits down with Anthesis experts Flore Fouret, Alexandra Godre, and Alison Dimond to break down California’s new climate disclosure laws, SB-253 and SB-261, especially as the SB-261 disclosure deadline rapidly approaches. Together, they explore key timelines, how to navigate uncertainty before final rules are issued, and how organizations can use this moment to advance climate risk management and resilience. Inside this episode If you...

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaJustin Imiola – Director, Climate & Nature Barret Lawson– Director, Transaction & Sustainable FinanceAlison Gilbert – Associate Director, Water Stewardship Lead Related Topics In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Justin Imiola, Barret Lawson, and Alison Gilbert to discuss the themes and key takeaways from Climate Week 2025 (21-28 September), including reflections on Anthesis’ two-day activation which had 11 dynamic sessions across climate, nature, and equity. Inside this episode

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North America, AnthesisOlly Lawder – Senior Strategy Director, Revolt (Part of Anthesis) Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Olly Lawder, Senior Strategy Director at Revolt (part of Anthesis), to unpack insights from the new Cost of Silence report. Together, they explore the risks and rewards of communicating sustainability in today’s complex environment, and why building a strong business case for authentic storytelling has never been more important. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host...

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North America, AnthesisBen Wielgus – Head of Sustainability, InformaBen Hayman – Executive Director, Leadership and Change, Anthesis Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by sustainability leaders Ben Wielgus, Head of Sustainability at Informa, and Ben Hayman, Executive Director at Anthesis, to explore how organisations can lead with confidence through uncertainty, balancing compliance with pioneering action to drive meaningful change. Together they discuss the challenges facing sustainability professionals today, from regulatory pressure and reporting fatigue to maintaining energy and purpose in the face of resistance. The...

In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host, Chris Peterson, is joined by Anthesis experts Bianca Nijhof and Christopher Hakes to explore the intersection of climate and nature in corporate sustainability strategies.

Our speakers explore the business and environmental impacts of food waste. They discuss where food waste occurs, why it matters, and how companies can turn waste into opportunity through data, collaboration, and innovation.

Our speakers discuss the state of human rights in Latin America, the evolving role of businesses, and the importance of effective due diligence and remedy processes

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis Associate Directors Brett Trainor and Sandrine Le Biavant to discuss the EU’s recently published Omnibus regulation, which has significant implications for CSRD, the EU taxonomy, and CSDDD.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this special episode highlights the critical role women play in shaping the future of sustainability. Our host, Chris Peterson, is joined by Anthesis colleagues Amrit Kaur Bassi, Emily Bartlett, Eulalia Miralles Sabadell, and Annabelle Stamm.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our guest host Kirsten Doddy is joined by Freya Williams and Honor Cowen to discuss the themes, emerging topics, and actions from GreenBiz25 which took place 10-12 February Pheonix, AZ.

Speakers Annabelle Stamm – North America Regional LeadChris Peterson – Director, North America Mentioned Links Sustainability continues to evolve at a rapid pace – regulatory changes, market expectations, and global treaties will make 2025 a pivotal year for organisations across industries. In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis North America Regional Lead, Annabelle Stamm to discuss some of the sustainability trends to watch in 2025, including recent regulatory shifts, greenwashing, the intersection of climate, nature, and social impact, and more. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get...

Speakers Chris Peterson – DirectorBianca Nijhof Betsy Hickman – Nature Lead for the Americas Related Topics Mentioned Resources In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Bianca Nijhof and Betsy Hickman, Nature Lead for the Americas, who recently attended COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Together, Betsy and Bianca highlight key experiences, takeaways, and implications from this year’s event. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host Chris Peterson at: [email protected]

Speakers Chris Peterson – DirectorPeter SlorachAnna Brockhaus – Associate Director Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis Principal Consultant Peter Slorach and Associate Director Anna Brockhouse to explore life cycle assessments (LCAs). The conversation delves into the basics of LCA, its importance in evaluating environmental impacts across product life cycles, and how digital tools such as Anthesis PortfolioPro are revolutionising LCA scalability and accuracy, especially for Scope 3 emissions. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host Chris Peterson at: [email protected]

Speakers Debbie Hitchen – EMEA Lead for Sustainable Products, Packaging & CircularityAfsaneh Nabifar – Head of Global Advocacy and Sustainability for Biopolymers, BASFMaria Holopainen – Business Lead on Circular Economy, Stora Enso Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by guests Afsaneh Nabifar of BASF and Maria Holopainen of Stora Enso to explore the circular economy in the packaging sector with a focus on the innovative “Compostable by Design Platform.” The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in making compostable packaging a viable solution across Europe, emphasising the need for cross-value...

In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Chief Digital Officer Dr Richard Peagam, Director and Service Line lead, Marc Peters and Technical Director Chris Shaw to discuss current trends and challenges in the regulatory space, and how digital solutions are playing a key role in meeting mandatory reporting requirements.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Nita P. Woods is joined by Associate Director Karine Kicak, Senior Consultant Natalie Hojell, and Principal Consultant Jackie Flemming, to discuss the emerging topics and key takeaways from Circularity24

Celebrating International Womens Day on Friday 8th March, this Activating Sustainability episode hosted by Nita P. Woods interviews four female Anthesians from across the globe about their sustainability career journeys, and female role models they look up to.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Hope Bristow, Principal Consultant and Forest Positive Lead, and Jason Pearson, Executive Director of Global Advisory Business, to discuss the themes, emerging topics, and actions from GreenBiz24 which took place February 12-14th in Pheonix Arizona, USA.

Home Activating Sustainability | Ep 42: CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation) In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Victoria Evans, Director, and Kim van Boden, Principal Consultant, to discuss the recent California climate bills that Governor Newsom signed into law on October 7th.  Victoria Evans Director Kim van Boden Principal Consultant Chris Peterson Director Inside this podcast CBAM’s objectives and origins, Which organisations are affected and the impact on global markets, Important dates and implementation timelines, and Why it is important to get ahead on CBAM now. Activating Sustainability Activating Sustainability | Ep 42: CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation) Play Episode

In this episode of Activating Sustainability, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Directors Cassie Martynow and Toby Parker to discuss mandatory climate reporting, such as the CSRD, SEC, and ESRS regulations.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Victoria Evans, Director, and Kim van Boden, Principal Consultant, to discuss the recent California climate bills that Governor Newsom signed into law on October 7th.

This podcast introduces Infinite Sustainable Packaging, a unique end-to-end solution for sustainable packaging design. Host Dean Sanders is joined by Anthesis’ Debbie Hitchen, Director for Sustainable Products, Circularity and Chemistry, and Mike Webster, Director of 3D Structure & Experience at 1HQ, to hear about how the new partnership came about and the importance of packaging in driving real sustainable behaviour change for consumers.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Jake Lipton, Partner at Wallbrook, and Courtney McCorstin, Principal Nature and Climate Risk Consultant, to discuss key takeaways from Climate Week NYC.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Stuart McLachlan, Founder & CEO, and Dean Sanders, Director, to discuss their recently published book: The Adventure of Sustainable Performance: Beyond ESG Compliance to Leadership in the New Era.

In this episode on Wise Women in Waste, our hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Jessica Onyshko and Pearl Németh from the Global Sustainable Production & Consumption team at Anthesis. The discussion explores the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) which aims to make sustainable products the norm by increasing durability, reusability, repairability, recyclability and energy efficiency.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Dave Jaeckel, Principal Consultant with the Anthesis water practice, to discuss where water is at in the climate agenda, current and future efforts surrounding water, and outcomes from the 2023 UN Water Conference.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Paul Crewe, Chief Sustainability Officer at Anthesis, to discuss the latest IPCC AR6 report that was released on March 20th.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Chantelle Ludski, CEO of North America and Asia Pacific, René Toet, Managing Director of Anthesis’ Climate Neutral Group, and Nellie Cohen, Director of Circular Revenue Models, to discuss their key takeaways from attending the GreenBiz23 conference in February.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Betsy Hickman, Director of Growth and Strategic Initiatives, Bianca Nijhof, Associate Director of Nature and Water, and Chantelle Ludski, CEO of North America and Asia Pacific.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Gray Maguire, Carbon Project Manager and Jos Cozijnsen, Carbon Specialist, both with Climate Neutral Group, a part of Anthesis, and Bianca Nijhof, Associate Director with Anthesis.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by John Leppers, Director of Anthesis Climate Neutral Group, and Ella Baz, Senior Analyst at Anthesis Group, to discuss a hot topic in the climate strategy and Net Zero world: carbon offsets.

This episode explores what sustainable finance is for investors, brands and corporates and how it fits with the circular economy.

  In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Cher Mereweather, CEO of Anthesis Provision, and Jon Duschinsky to share how they have experienced changing priorities in the food system during this decisive decade. Inside this podcast Diversion, equity, and inclusion in the food system. The biggest challenges facing the food industry. Impacts of human-driven behavioural change. Food waste prevention and upcycling.

In this episode of Wise Women in Waste, Debbie Hitchen is joined by Anthesis sustainable packaging experts Gaynor Denton-Bray, Lizzie Smith and Lea Saunders. The episode explores the opportunity for innovation around design and material choices, the importance of good data, and the challenges and opportunities of plastics.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Lemis Tarajano, Director of Product Sustainability and Green Chemistry at Anthesis, and Ana Espinosa, Packaging Sustainability Manager, to share their insights on sustainable product design.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by members of our Anthesis water team, Dave Jaeckel, Therese Karkowski, and Chris Morris, to reflect on the importance of water stewardship and action for businesses.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by CEO, North America, Chantelle Ludski, and North America Executive Directors, Emma Armstrong and Jason Pearson, to discuss key takeaways from the GreenBiz 2022 Conference held in February.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by CEO of North America, Chantelle Ludski, and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Latin America (EMELA), Brad Blundell, to discuss key achievements, growth opportunities, and what keeps them motivated in the sustainability world in 2022.

In this Activating Sustainability episode, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis Energy leaders Ben Lynch and Agneta Persson to discuss the transformational change required to shift a historically stable, reliable and conservative energy industry into new renewable business models to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next 10 years.

From the point of view of two of our Anthesis experts – Paul Crewe, who was on the ground in Glasgow, and Simeran Bachra, who was monitoring the discussions virtually – we get an insightful debrief and reflect on the key takeaways to come out of COP26.

In this Activating Sustainability podcast, host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis LCA experts Jim Fava and Caroline Gaudreault to discuss the business value of Life Cycle Assessments.

In this Activating Sustainability podcast, Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis experts Simon Davis (Sustainable Agriculture Practice Lead) and Honor Cowen (Retail & Consumer Products Lead) as they explore the rapidly evolving world of food systems, its impact on food, retail and textiles, as well as how the sector is aligning with Net Zero.

Chris Peterson is joined by Steph Wall (ESG Director from Palatine Private Equity) and Andrew Noone (Director at Anthesis UK) for an informative episode all about the successful roll out of Carbon Literacy training across Palatine’s entire portfolio of companies. The one day course has empowered their management teams with the knowledge and tools to take advantage of the growth opportunities presented by a net zero carbon future.

Following Anthesis’ recent commitments to help accelerate sustainable performance across the globe, including becoming a certified B Corp and partnering with Investment firm Palatine, Chris Peterson hosts an inspiring episode with some of our Anthesis leaders who share their thoughts and insights on the huge shift they have seen in the sustainability agenda and why the world has woken up to the reality of climate change.

Executive Director and NA Financial Services Sector Lead Don Reed speaks with podcast host Chris Peterson about the mixed messages coming from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) around a potential new task force for ESG. He shares an overview of the current situation at the SEC, market trends influencing the approach to monitoring ESG, and advice for how businesses can respond.