In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025.

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter).

Our expert guests this episode are:

- Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman

- The Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) head of responsible business, Kaie Small-Warner.

Sustainability Uncovered explores and recaps some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.

Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many industries and geographies.

In this episode, we speak with sustainability leaders in fashion and beverages to learn how they are responding.

Our guests are:

- Nigel Paine, VP of production at Carlsberg Britvic

- Dr Emma Burnett, agriculture & sustainability researcher at Fielden, Whisky of England

- Hannah Groom, sales and marketing director at Fielden, Whisky of England

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter).

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.

Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many industries and geographies.

In this episode, we speak with sustainability leaders in fashion and beverages to learn how they are responding.

Our guest is Kering’s head of sustainable sourcing and nature initiatives, Rachel Kolbe Semhoun.

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter).

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

Is the UK's Infrastructure Strategy good news, or bad news, for climate, nature and jobs? Are we really in an ESG winter? And what's the best path to B Corp certification?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is provides a UK policy recap as the Government strives to deliver 150 major infrastructure projects this Parliament. We also speak with sustainability experts at SMEs on how they're evolving their strategic work in 2025. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and editor Matt Mace.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:

- Mark Coates, vice president at the think tank IPA, part of Bentley Systems

- Daisy Hunter, sustainability and innovations manager at Jangro

- Joshua Mihill, co-founder of Honest Mobile

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

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Was the UN Ocean Conference in France a success? Why are oysters a great coastal climate solution? And what, exactly, is bottom trawling?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the ways in which we can conserve and restore our oceans - whether we're business leaders, academics or athletes. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and reporter Sidhi Mittal.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:

- Alyx Elliot, campaign director at Oceana UK

- Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation

- Jemima Prior, Global Returns Project’s Impact and Partnerships Manager

- Fiona Morgan, chief purpose officer at SailGP

- Professional athletes Dylan Fletcher and Kai Hockley

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

Why are so many big brands watering down their packaging sustainability commitments, including pledges on recycled plastic? How can we build trust in the circular economy? And in an increasingly crowded market, what does it take to run a successful fashion resale and recycling business?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the journey to a more circular economy. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and reporter Sidhi Mittal.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:

- BSI Group’s sector lead for net-zero and circularity Sara Walton

- BloombergNEF’s circular economy specialist Kirti Vasta

- Ross Barry, co-founder of Reskinned and textile recycling expert

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Sustainability professionals often state that collaboration is the secret sauce to unlocking change and impact at scale, but how can businesses avoid common partnership pitfalls - for collaborative projects both internally and externally?

edie’s content editor Sarah George, editor Matt Mace and reporter Sidhi Mittal aim to answer this question in the new Sustainability Uncovered episode, hosted in partnership with BSI Group.

This episode's expert guest speakers are:

- BSI’s group head of sustainability engagement, Heather Burrell

- Reckitt’s global head of social impact and innovation, Hamzah Sarwar

- The Fairtrade Foundation’s director of partnerships, Kerrina Thorogood

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is a special to mark B Corp Month 2025. It explains how the B Corp certification standards are evolving and looks behind-the-scenes at how two fast-growing, UK-based businesses were able to certify - and the value they have found in doing so.

Your hosts for this episode are edie's Sarah George (content editor) and Matt Mace (editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:

- Annie Olivier, head of growth at B Lab UK

- Julie Chen, CEO and co-founder of The Cheeky Panda

- Emma Reid, sustainability director at Simba Sleep

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

This new episode of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast is all about nature. Tune in for reflections on the anniversary of the UK's 10% biodiversity net-gain mandate, including how some developers are going above and beyond - even in urban areas. This episode also delves into the practicalities of conserving and restoring nature on farms, while maintainin yields and increasing resilience.

Your hosts for this episode are edie's Sarah George (content editor) and Matt Mace (editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:

- Xander du Plessis, Development Director at St George

- Fraser McIntosh, Head of External Affairs and Sustainability, Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I

-Elodie Read, Special Projects Manager at Subak

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]

edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is back for 2025! Tune in to this new episode for a focus on all things sustainability communications, from making accurate customer-facing claims and building great stories, to making sure your coworkers 'get' climate.

Your host this episode is Sarah George (content editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:

- Intrepid Travel’s global environmental impact manager Susanne Etti

- Bugaboo’s ESG manager Melanie Wijnands

- Ecotone UK’s Hayley Murgett and Daniel Parr

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: [email protected]