Sustainable Futures

By Kantar

Sustainable Futures is the latest podcast from Kantar, the world's leading marketing data and analytics company. In this podcast the leaders of Kantar address the biggest issue of our age: sustainabil... more

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The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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November 05, 2024 Navigating circular marketing with Biffa: legislation changes, business opportunities, and shifts in consumer demand
Research by Biffa reveals that less than 50% of organisations are fully aware of upcoming recycling legislation. In the next episode of Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall sits down with Pam Conway, Biffa's Group Marketing Director, to explore the challenges and opportunities brands will face in a circular economy.

Discover how Biffa is leading the charge in reducing waste, enhancing recycling efforts, and guiding businesses through evolving environmental regulations. Learn how the value of waste is transforming under new regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which mandate that brands manage their products' entire lifecycle.

Marketers are pivotal in this transition, driving change not only through the supply chain but also by influencing consumer behaviour through education, community engagement, and streamlining recycling processes.
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26min
October 30, 2024 The Art of Sustainable Innovation Storytelling with Pangaia
In this episode of Kantar’s Sustainable Futures podcast, Dr. Nicki Morley, Head of Behavioural Science and Innovation at Kantar, chats with Dr. Amanda Parkes, Chief Innovation Officer at Pangaia, about how the brand uses storytelling to change corporate mindset and empower decision-makers to focus on sustainability.

Pangaia is a brand that launched with a beating heart of innovation. Amanda shares tips and secrets for how brands can be transparent with their consumers about their values and plans to avoid falling into the trap of unmet sustainability expectations.

Nicki and Amanda also dive into their favourite topics from Cannes, from using AI and deep science to analysing data to help create new chemistries for material innovation.

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23min
October 21, 2024 Lessons learned from a career in fashion retail: applying sustainability strategies with Nina Shariati, Founder and CEO of Circular Transparency
Creating a more sustainable world requires innovation, collaboration and acceptance that overconsumption damages the health of our planet. This week, our host Jonathan interviews Nina Shariati, who held a variety of roles in her 16 years at H&M GROUP, from purchasing and design through business development and new ventures to sustainability strategy and execution.

Nina has now created Circular Transparency, a sustainability consultancy and advisory firm specializing in creating sustainability strategies, as well as scouting and evaluating both start-ups and talent. To hit transition targets, Nina emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset around sustainability, viewing it not as a burdensome barrier to business, but as a valuable business opportunity. Join us for an inspiring conversation on creating lasting change in the fashion industry and beyond
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34min
October 07, 2024 The Ageing Population Is an Economic Time Bomb—But Are Brands Ready?
In the next two decades, the UK's working population will shrink by 25%, whilst at the same time the population over 60 will grow to over 40%. It's similar in developed economies across the world. If brands don’t adjust to this demographic shift, they risk huge revenue loss. This week on Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall talks with Andy Simpson, commercial director of 55/Redefined, a specialist consultancy that helps businesses attract, engage, and grow with over 50s. Together Andy and Jonathan challenge stereotypes around age to uncover huge, unexplored, commercial opportunities in this space.

Curious to learn more about how your brand can harness the economic power of the aging population? Kantar’s new Brand Inclusion Index can reveal how the aging population view your brand compared to other age groups, follow the link here to learn more: Brand Inclusion Index 2024 (kantar.com)
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26min
September 25, 2024 Stronger leadership for better sustainability outcomes: A conversation with Rajeev Peshawaria and Jeremy Schwartz
Currently, $43 trillion in assets under management is dedicated to ESG purposes. The question is, how much of this is going towards solving social and environmental problems? In our next episode of Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall is joined by Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia, and Jeremy Schwartz, Chair of Kantar's Sustainable Transformation Practice, who has held a plethora of leadership roles at The Body Shop, Sainsbury's, and Pandora to name a few. Hear about Rajeev’s framework for better leadership, which involves four key concepts: interdependence, long-term view, ownership mentality, and creative resilience. Placing stewardship values at the core of business strategies is central to Rajeev’s vision for change. This genuine commitment to sustainability, starting from the top, can transform businesses into a profitable force for good.
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35min
September 10, 2024 Advertising needs to make sustainability second nature: A conversation with Sebastian Munden, Chair of Ad Net Zero
Advertising is a powerful force that shapes our everyday lives. Consider the positive impact advertising could create if used as a force for good. Listen to Duncan Southgate, Kantar’s Senior Director, interview Sebastian Munden, Chair of Ad Net Zero, and Jonathan Hall, Managing Partner of Kantar’s Sustainable Transformation Practice, on how advertising can help drive the economy to net zero. Sebastian discusses his new book, "Sustainable Advertising," co-authored with Matt Bourn, which provides insights, practical guidance, and case studies on using advertising to combat the climate crisis. Guidance extends from promoting more sustainable lifestyles through advertising to cleaning up the carbon footprint caused by marketing practices.
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28min
August 27, 2024 Harnessing innovation to drive sustainable transformation – a conversation with James Bidwell, CEO of Springwise
From the light bulb to your phone, innovation has transformed the world as we know. This week on Sustainable Futures Jonathan Hall has the pleasure of interviewing James Bidwell CEO of Springwise, the leading innovation library for positive change and described by Seth Godin as "too good to share." Learn about James' professional journey from Marketing Director at Selfridges to becoming CEO of Visit London and Managing Director of Anthropologie Europe, which led him to become CEO of Springwise. And gain an insight into how Springwise uses its extensive library of over 14,000+ innovations to help brands identify new opportunities to drive meaningful social and environmental change.
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29min
August 20, 2024 Building inclusive brands in the age of AI
AI offers new opportunities in the marketing industry, but it is essential to acknowledge how this technology could deepen existing social inequalities. In our next Sustainable Futures episode hear Vera Sidlova, Kantar’s Global Creative Thought Leadership Director talk to Efrain Ayala, Global Creative Effectiveness and Diversity and Inclusion Director at Reckitt and Valeria Piaggio, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Hear about how Reckitt’s most successful brands such as Durex have evolved over time to close sexual health gaps between underrepresented communities. However, threats to inclusivity are changing with new technological developments. For example, AI now has the potential to discriminate on a colossal scale. Kantar’s new Brand Inclusion Index reveals that inclusion drives brand growth, learn how your brand can responsibly use AI whilst representing underserved communities.
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24min
August 06, 2024 Building brand loyalty with neurodivergent consumers: featuring Understood
Kantar’s Brand Inclusion Index found that neurodiverse individuals experienced the most discrimination out of all underrepresented groups. Delve into the topic of neurodiversity with Kantar’s Global Head of DEI, Valeria Piaggio and Nathan Friedman, Co-President and Chief Marketing Officer at Understood. Understood is a global platform that works to support individuals with learning and thinking differences with educational resources, personalised support and community support. In this episode Valeria and Nathan uncover how marketing typically discriminates against those that are neurodivergent. Learn about how connecting with this community drives brand growth, understand what kind of adjustments make a difference and hear about brands that are making strides in this space.
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17min
July 30, 2024 How can we advance climate action on boards? A conversation with the Climate Governance Initiative and Chapter Zero
In this Sustainable Futures episode, we explore Kantar’s partnership with the Climate Governance Initiative, a global organisation that mobilises board directors to act on climate. Listen to our host Jonathan Hall interview Alexandra Bolton OBE, Director of the Climate Governance Initiative, Vicky Moffatt, CEO of Chapter Zero and Kantar’s Sustainable Innovation Lead, Emily Hill. Learn about how the Initiative has leveraged Kantar’s sustainability and human insight expertise to design their Global Impact Study across 20 countries, interviewing 440 board directors to understand their perspectives on the climate challenge. We share key findings from the report, such as the most effective board practices that can transform how business relates to society and the planet. Listen to learn more about the climate realities board directors are facing and why insight at board level remains crucial for advancing real world action on climate.

Click here to download the Global Impact Study: How can we advance climate action on boards? | Climate Governance Initiative (climate-governance.org)
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FAQs about Sustainable Futures:

How many episodes does Sustainable Futures have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.