The Net Zero Business Podcast
Episodes
Aida Greenbury on turning an environmental pariah into a Sustainability pioneer
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, Greenpeace launched a boycott of Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), endorsed by a huge number of brands from Gucci to Staples. In this edition of the...
Lucy Siegle on communicating Sustainability in the media, the sewage scandal and ultra fast fashion
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to the wonderful Lucy Siegle (BBC TV, Guardian, Observer and many more) on communicating Sustainability through mainstream media and ...
Mark Shayler of Ape on making change happen, sustainability consulting and meditation for innovation
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started the Net Zero Business Podcast,, I knew I wanted to get Mark on as he always inspires me with his unique insights. Fresh from a co...
The Three Most Underrated Concepts in Sustainability
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I set out three powerful concepts that should be used more in Sustainability if we really want to make change happen. If you...
The TRUTH about EVs with Prof Colin Herron
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to Prof Colin Herron of Newcastle University about the transition to electric vehicles and ma...
Introducing the new ISO14068 Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality Standard with Mel Blackmore
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to ISO standard expert and podcaster Mel Blackmore of Blackmore's UK and Carbonology. In our ...
How to be an Eco-entrepreneur with Tobias Webb, Innovation Forum
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tobias describes himself modestly as "a guy who tries to do some useful stuff", but in this interview he shows how much of an understatement that is. ...
How do I get people to forget quick wins and focus on the stuff that matters?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another Q&A episode of the pod this week. I was asked how to get people away from incremental/quick wins thinking and focus on big bold changes to...
Kit England on Climate Adaptation
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to Kit England of Paul Watkiss Associates about a vital topic – Climate Adaptation. Here's ...
Lisa Conway, Interface, reflecting on Mission Zero and exploring Climate Take Back
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast episode, I speak to Lisa Conway, VP Global Market Sustainability and 'Carbon Lover' about their iconic Mission Zero Sustainabil...
Adam Woodhall of the General Counsel Sustainability Forum on the law, engagement and the perils of comedy
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I have an entertaining and wide changing chat with Adam Woodhall of the General Counsel Susta...
How do I stop our PR department greenwashing?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month's episode is another Q&A episode where I discuss greenwash, including:The subjectivity intrinsic to greenwashWhy it is all about contex...
Amir Sokolowski, Global Director Climate Change, CDP on disclosures, just transition to Net Zero and grounds for optimism
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very thoughtful, philosophical conversation with Amir Sokolowski, Global Director Climate Change, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Programme). Am...
Heather Buchanan, Bankers for Net Zero on fiduciary duty, retrofitting buildings and agriculture
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I talk to Heather Buchanan, founder and CEO of Bankers for Net Zero which does... well an awful lot more than I thought. A big...
Shaun McCarthy OBE on Supply Chain Sustainability, ISO20400 and the London Olympics
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I speak to Shaun McCarthy of Action Sustainability, the Supply Chain Sustainability School and the Chair of the Commission for...
Net Zero by 2030, 2040 or 2050 - which to choose?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second Q&A episode of the podcast and the question comes from 'Jane' who is involved in a debate at work over Net Zero targets. Here's...
Dr Paula Owen, Sustainability Gamification Pioneer and Chief Fun Officer
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I throughly enjoyed this interview with Sustainability gamification pioneer and Chief Fun Officer of Eco-Action Games, Dr Paula Owen. We discuss the f...
Dr Olli Jones of Cundall on Net Zero Architecture/Construction, Alternatives to Offsetting and Climate Resilience
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to Dr Olli Jones, Head of Sustainability NE at Cundall and co-host of the Future X podcast. We cove...
James Dixon on becoming the first health organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust became the first health organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. In this interview James D...
Help! My boss is a climate change denier! What should I do?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first Q&A session of the podcast and the question comes from Alice Doyle who faced overt climate change denial in her last job. Here's...
Alex Herridge of Skanska on Sustainability in the Water Industry, the Power of Design and Carbon Insetting
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Alex Herridge of Skanska who works to deliver Anglia Water's net zero ambitions via the @One Alliance. We cover a huge ran...
Anna-Lisa Mills, Smart Carbon on Carbon Footprinting, Eco-entrepreneurialism and Eco-anxiety
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Anna-Lisa Mills, Managing Director of the SmartCarbon carbon footprinting platform. When I need a f...
Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction, Net Zero/SBTs, the right mindset and buzzword bingo
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction. Here's a flavour of what we cover:Sustainability dri...
Looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024 with James Murray of BusinessGreen.com
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As it's January, I decided it was time for a Janus-like look back at the year just past and forward to the year ahead for business and sustainability....
Karen Creffield, Frome Medical Practice on Sustainability in Primary Care
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Karen Creffield of Frome Medical Practice who is recognised as a front runner on embedding Sustainability into Primary Car...
Gareth Kane on his Road to Damascus moment, Green Jujitsu, the 80:20 Rule in Sustainability and some career advice
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something slightly different this week – I recently stumbled on this old interview I did with Anthony Day for his now sadly defunct Sustainable Futu...
Alex Roberts of Vistry on Net Zero/SBTs, Sustainability in construction, upskilling the supply chain and the Future Homes Standard
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's interview features Alex Roberts, Head of Sustainability of the Vistry Group (owner of Bovis Homes). Alex talks about how snowboarding trig...
Elisa Gasperini of Ahlsell on Net Zero, SBTs, Circular Economy and Authenticity
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Elisa Gasperini, Head of Sustainability at Ahlsell Norway. Ahlsell is a huge Nordic retailer and supplier of clothing, equ...
Jonathan Oxley of the CBI on Net Zero, Beyond Petroleum, CBAM, recent Government policy changes...
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fantastic interview with Jonathan Oxley, a Senior Manager in the CBI's Net Zero Team. We cover the start of Jonathan's journey in the Beyond Petroleum...
Introducing the Net Zero Business Podcast
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick intro to our new podcast, The Net Zero Business Podcast, which pretty much does what it says on the tin. Make sure you subscribe as we've...