In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Maxcene Quirke, founder of the MCFM Global Academy and UK Managing Director of Globe Williams International. With 30 years in facilities management, Maxcene shares how the sector is shifting from cost-driven contracts to long-term, purpose-led value.

They discuss how organizations can close the ESG skills gap, embed sustainable practices in operations, and build resilient, human-centered leadership. Maxcene also highlights how FM can create social impact, empower communities, and nurture the next generation of professionals.

Whether you’re in FM, sustainability, or leadership, this episode is packed with practical insights to turn sustainability ambitions into operational reality.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to:

• Shift procurement decisions from cheapest price to ethical, sustainable supply chains

• Bridge ESG and Scope 3 knowledge gaps within operational teams

• Lead with emotional intelligence and purpose

• Empower disadvantaged communities locally and globally

• Build cultural awareness for successful global operations

Connect with Maxcene Quirke:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcene-quirke-98854a4/

• X: https://mobile.x.com/Maxcene

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcfmglobalacademy

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxcenemcfmglobal

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowemaxcene

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In this episode, Alan Stenson chats with Maz Fletcher, founder of The Climate Consultancy and the UAE’s largest sustainability community. Maz shares her journey of creating a mission-led business while raising a family and explains how collective action can turn sustainability from a buzzword into real impact.

From ESG strategy in the GCC to closing the climate literacy gap in schools and universities, Maz reveals practical ways organisations and individuals can make a difference. Discover why leadership buy-in, people-focused approaches, and community-building are the secret ingredients to scaling sustainability.

Whether you’re a sustainability professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about climate action, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories.

Listen now and learn how to turn your sustainability ambitions into real-world

What if waste could become a force for sustainability, social good, and measurable carbon savings?

In this episode of Emission: Possible, host Alan Stenson sits down with Waste 2 Wonder, an organisation redefining furniture reuse through innovative circular economy strategies. We explore the hidden environmental impact of office furniture waste, and how surplus assets can be transformed into community support and social impact initiatives.

The conversation highlights the School in a Box programme, which supports over 1,500 schools across 47 countries, showing how education plays a vital role in combating extreme poverty and modern slavery. We also discuss the concept of a spherical economy — putting people at the heart of sustainability — and why storytelling is key to making environmental action relatable and effective.

From practical reuse strategies to future initiatives like sustainability cookery schools, this episode demonstrates how small, incremental improvements in sustainability can deliver large-scale collective impact.

Tune in if you’re passionate about sustainability, the circular economy, social impact, education, and turning waste into meaningful environmental and community outcomes.

In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan sits down with Jasper Steinhausen — founder of Business With Impact and author of Making Sustainability Profitable — to tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in business today: that sustainability is costly, complicated, and a drag on performance.

Jasper breaks down why so many companies lose momentum in their sustainability efforts, why “impact follows perceived value,” and how shifting your approach can transform sustainability from a compliance burden into a genuine profit driver.Together, they explore:

• How to maintain momentum in the green transition, even amid pushback
• The Impact Blueprint and its five practical steps
• Why resource efficiency is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages
• How aligning sustainability with business priorities unlocks rapid ROI
• The power of circularity to cut costs and reduce emissions simultaneously
• The role of regulation, misconceptions around ESG, and what leaders are missing

Jasper also shares a free digital copy of his book for all listeners, check the show notes to download.https://bwimpact.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jasper-Steinhausen_Making-Sustainability-Profitable-1.pdf

Whether you're a sustainability leader, business owner, or curious about how companies can create real impact without sacrificing performance, this episode offers clarity, strategy, and inspiration in equal measure.

In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Dave Carlos, Managing Director of JustOne UK, to unpack what real progress in sustainability looks like in 2025 — beyond buzzwords, compliance, and checkbox reporting.Dave shares how JustOne helps businesses navigate the fast-changing sustainability landscape, from tackling complex reporting standards to integrating purpose into every level of strategy. Together, Alan and Dave discuss:

• How sustainability has evolved into a business-critical function
• Why AI is transforming how we measure, report, and reduce impact
• The cultural shift businesses need to make to turn goals into results
• How to stay resilient and credible through economic and regulatory change

If you’re a business leader looking to move from “talking about” sustainability to actually embedding it — this episode will help you rethink where progress really starts.🎙️ Emission: Possible is the podcast by NCZ, where sustainability meets strategy.👉 Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for more conversations about climate action and credible business leadership.

What does true leadership look like in a sector as fast-changing as facilities management? And how do evolving technologies like AI shape the way we approach sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making?

In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Claire Curran, Managing Director of Linaker, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading in one of the most dynamic industries today.Claire shares candid insights on:

✔️ Embracing AI and other technologies without losing sight of people

✔️ Why the FM sector is central to the UK’s net zero journey

✔️ The importance of making bold, sustainable decisions in the boardroom and on the ground

✔️ How to thrive in a space where change is the only constant

If you’re a business leader, facilities manager, or simply someone interested in where innovation and sustainability meet, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and leadership wisdom.

🎧Listen or watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and don’t forget to follow Emission: Possible for more conversations at the intersection of business and sustainability.

What role does education really play in building a sustainable future? Can universities and researchers accelerate our path to net zero — or are they still lagging behind the urgency of climate change?

In this episode of Emission: Possible, we sit down with Dr. Chris Ives, Associate Professor of Environmental Management at the University of Nottingham, to explore the power of transformative education and research in driving systemic change.

Together, we unpack:

• Why universities are pivotal to sustainability transitions
• How education equips the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers
• The crucial links between research, policy, and business in solving climate challenges
• Why collaboration across academia, government, and industry is non-negotiable

This conversation highlights the untapped potential of academia in shaping cultural, political, and economic shifts needed for a net zero world.

Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or business leader, you’ll come away with a clearer view of how knowledge, learning, and research can reshape the future.

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This week on Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Jordan Adams, co-founder of The FTD Brothers, a campaign raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia through marathons across the globe.

They talk about Jordan’s advocacy through sport and running challenges, the emotional power of storytelling and advocacy, and why social sustainability is just as vital as carbon reduction and other aspects of sustainability.

An episode full of heart, purpose, and movement — in every sense.

Alan Stenson speaks with Robbie Mould, founder of Mativus, about the surprising carbon impact of digital infrastructure — and why your website’s footprint matters for your net zero journey.

Discover how businesses can measure, manage, and reduce digital emissions to stay credible, win contracts, and lead on sustainability.

Listen now and start building a more climate-conscious digital presence.

Welcome to Emission: Possible — the podcast where sustainability gets real. Hosted by Alan Stenson, CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, we cut through the noise to bring you clear, credible conversations on carbon, climate, and corporate action. No fluff. Just the facts that move us forward.