Responsible Futures

I'm talking to Ed Packshaw, Director of Sustainability and Governance at Rivel. Ed has over 10 years’ experience in Conservation and Sustainability both in the UK and abroad.  Today he is going to help us understand what ESG is, the implications of EU Taxonomy, regulation and the framework that needs to be completed in the next few years by all companies large and small...     And why good business values are still key to everything you should be doing.  It’s time to start measuring your carbon footprint, waste etc

Thomas talks to us about regenerative farming and why it this could be a better option to planting trees.  Regenerative farming can do in 1 year what it takes 30 years of growing a tree to do.   It’s important for biodiversity, produces better nutrients in the food that is grown and can improve soil quality which can mitigate extreme weather conditions in farming.  I really enjoyed learning more about regenerative farming and I hope you do to.

Did you know that 4% of global carbon emissions are due to the internet? And the figures are growing. Have you thought about building an eco friendly website? Or would you like to measure your websites carbon footprint? Shane shares some great tips on how you can reduce your carbon emissions with the technology you are using.

Do you have concerns about where to start with CSR or want to understand why its so important to look at your social and environmental impact?

Glenn explains that although carbon calculations can be complicated the tools and API’s that Thrust Carbon provide can enable companies to offer green products and operate sustainably at the touch of a button! He also offers reassurance to smaller companies that are struggling with how to start – you can still make a difference.

Today I'm talking to Tiia Sammallahti, Tiia’s company What Impact brings together charities and companies – think LinkedIn for CSR!   Tiia explains what to consider when selecting charities to work with and why some of the less glamorous ones could bring the biggest benefits!    We also discuss common mistakes that are made when donating time or money. And why it's actually good that not all of your money goes to the final cause.

Alice is helping companies improve by working with them on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).     Key to this for Alice is prosperity for all – in fact, this is the reason Prosperah is called Prosperah!    If you are finding the 17 SDGs a little overwhelming this Sustain Talks will be of interest to you.  Alice talks about Prosperah’s strategy and framework which enables companies to quickly become better businesses by not trying to do all the goals at once. Alice also explains why now is the time to start looking at them and that you are probably already doing better than you think you are!

Ben is working on some fascinating projects looking at natural capital, rewilding and increasing carbon sequestration in the earth.  If you’re interested in understanding why ecosystems are collapsing and increasing biodiversity in your garden…  Or perhaps you’re struggling to understand the difference between conservation and rewilding…  Maybe you just want to stop the insect apocalypse!  Then this talk is just for you!

Gwyn has been working around sustainability for more years than he can remember however, he is still so enthusiastic and surprisingly optimistic about the future as long as we act now!

Have you ever wondered how to make a country sustainable? Thats just one of the tasks Asif tackled in his brilliant career. With over 20 years experience in sustainability Asif shares his thoughts on net zero, shortermism, hybrid working & adaptability. Such great insight and delighted to share this talk with you all.