SPILL THE (GREEN) TEA: How to talk about sustainability without getting called out

3Cs models that will change how you talk about sustainability


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In this Episode of Spill the (Green) Tea, Katie and Malin speak about how to communicate sustainability clearly, credibly, and without getting called out sharing their two different (but surprisingly aligned) 3Cs frameworks for navigating climate communications. Together, they unpack what it really takes to build trust, avoid greenwashing, and bring audiences with you on the journey, not just at the finish line.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why clarity and action must come before communication
  • Two practical 3Cs frameworks for stronger sustainability messaging
  • How transparency and progress build trust, even when things aren’t perfect yet
  • The shift from vague claims to confident, specific communication
  • How to structure and layer your messaging so it actually lands
  • This episode is a practical deep dive into what responsible sustainability communication actually looks like and how it’s rooted in clarity, action, and honesty.

     

    Resources mentioned:

    • Green Claims Code (UK guidance on environmental claims)
    • Anti-Greenwash Charter
    • B Corp Certification
    • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
    • How Bad Are Bananas? By Mike Berners-Lee
    • Small99 Toolkit- A fun and engaging way to learn about carbon emissions and start conversations on practical actions organisations can take for a better future.
    • Climate change: Earth's giant game of Tetris - Joss Fong
    • Oatly
    • You can access the full episode transcript here

      More from Katie

      • Green, Not Greenwashed: Get the clarity and confidence you need to talk about your eco-efforts without the fear of greenwashing.
      • Follow Katie on Instagram @katietreggiden.1

      More from Malin

      • Greenwashing 101: Green or Greenwashed? Essential insights for sales and marketing professionals to make sense of sustainability and avoid falling into greenwashing's trap.
      • Follow Malin on LinkedIn @malin-cunningham

      PS Looking for Brackish? That has a new home at https://brackishbykatietreggiden.substack.com/t/podcast

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      SPILL THE (GREEN) TEA: How to talk about sustainability without getting called outBy Katie Treggiden, Malin Cunningham

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