Ctrl+Alt Sustain

Chris Howes, recent CDIO of DEFRA and head of digital sustainability for The UK Government, shares his journey in sustainability over the past 40 years and lessons he has learnt on the way. As founder of the GDSA and a storied driver of change in the UK for digital sustainability, Chris reflects upon the landscape of the past, present and future as well as sharing practical actions for government, businesses and citizens to reduce the impact of technology upon our planet and people.

Internationally celebrated author, researcher and activist Mike Berners-Lee joins Emily and Felix for a wide-ranging discussion on footprints, practical sustainability advice and the broader state of our anthropocentric world. Hot off the heels of an incredible keynote speech at our GDSA Summit, his advice for sustainability advocates and IT workers is powerful - a thesis driven by decades of research and ground breaking real-world advocacy at a societal level.   No matter your experience or seniority, Mike gives real, practical steps we can all take in this crucial moment for our society and planet.

Circularity is one of the cornerstones of sustainable business and consumption. In this episode with Catherine Weetman of Rethink Global and the Circular Economy podcast, we explore the subject from zero to hero and see what successful adoption can look like from across every corner of modern business.   As ever, we plumb Catherine’s unique visibility of a mind-boggling array of case studies for practical, realistic steps you can take to introduce a circular way of buying, operating and selling.

Toby Strong is one of the most impactful environmental storytellers alive today. His iconic body of work has touched the hearts of untold millions, fostering advocacy for sustainability all over the globe and achieving real positive change. From the Blue, Frozen and Human Planet series with Sir David Attenborough to the recently released Ocean, Toby has laid down the blueprint for how to draw attention to sustainability.   In this first episode of Ctrl+Alt Sustain, we explore how Toby has accomplished these incredible impacts and what we can all do emulate his success. Alongside some incredible stories that can only come from someone as adventurous as Toby, you can expect to learn how to galvanise change in your own life - whether you are already a dedicated activist or simply having conversations at the dinner table.