Sustainalize Podcasts

All good things come to an end. That's how Nick de Ruiter, our host, often ends his podcast, and is very applicable for this episode. Our 28th episode marks the finale of our podcast series Walk the Talk on sustainability. After two years, 2 seasons and 28 episodes, Nick passes the reins to the next generation. In 2023, we will start a new podcast series called Next Gen on sustainability, where our young consultants rotate as hosts and explore a sustainability challenge in their own episode. For now, Olivier Benz, senior consultant and co-founder of Next Gen on sustainability, looks back on an eventful podcast with Nick. What are Nick's highlights of Walk the Talk? What was his goal, and did he reach it? But also, what are his expectations of our next generation? You can hear it all in our podcast finale.

Excited to hear more? Stay tuned, for our podcast series ‘Next Gen on sustainability’ is coming soon - already in the beginning of 2023! We offer the microphone to our young consultants, so they can get to the bottom of emerging sustainability topics. You can expect inspiring guests from different fields, fresh perspectives and practical, useful solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.

In this episode of our Walk the Talk podcast series, we take a look at the road NN Bank has taken to set up their sustainability strategy. Our host, Nick, speaks with Patricia Plass (Head of ESG Office Nationale-Nederlanden Bank & CEO Woonnu) and our senior strategy expert Nick Reijnen. NN Bank started working on integrating sustainability in their company strategy in 2021. Why and how did they start with their approach? What was their focus? And what makes their strategy unique from others? Gain insight into NN Bank's sustainability strategy, and the road they have taken to get there, by listening to this podcast.

*Due to some technical issues, the quality of the sound is not as good as you are used to from us. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

This year, the Nationaal Sustainability Congres takes place on November 17. The 21st edition of this event is organized in Congrescentrum 1931, Den Bosch, where many professionals will come together to get inspired on new ways to improve their sustainability journey. Nick welcomes Jeroen Smit (Nationaal Sustainability Congres host, research journalist, and bestselling author) and Gert van de Donk (co-founder of Nationaal Sustainability Congres) to offer a sneak peek at this year's congress. What speakers are there to get excited about? And what have we seen in previous editions? Get your first 'look' at the event by listening to this episode of our Walk the Talk on sustainability podcast.

Human Rights is an important topic to incorporate within your company. In this episode of our Walk the Talk on sustainability podcast series, we dive into the meaning and importance of Human Rights and social performance. Our experts Marina D'Engelbronner (Partner Human Rights & Social Performance, ERM) and Morganne Kroon (Consultant, Sustainalize) are welcomed by Nick in this Walk the Talk podcast episode. They share developments, best practices and insights into Human Rights and its impact. Listen to our podcast and get filled in on how to incorporate Human Rights and social performance within a company and learn from past experiences.

In this episode of our Walk the Talk on sustainability podcast series, we dive into the topic of Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace. Nick interviews our own Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ambassador Melina Busch (Sustainalize Consultant), and Creative Strategist, Writer & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer Nadine Ridder. What does DE&I mean exactly and what role does it play in today's business landscape? How has the importance of D&I evolved in recent years? And what benefits does DE&I have, both on (working) lives of people as well as the advantages it has for companies? Last but not least: what are actionable steps we can take to more diverse, equal and inclusive workplace? Hear all about it in this podcast.

VP Capital is the first (family) investor in the Benelux, and one of the first in Europe, to obtain approved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its ambitious climate goals. Sustainalize supported the company by clarifying the requirements to comply with SBT and partially calculating the CO2 footprint of their portfolio. So why set an SBT as a financial and what to look out for? What are the developments in climate ambitions in the finance sector and the role of SBTi? And what does VP Capital’s sustainability approach look like? Learn all about it in this podcast with Mark Schravesande (Projectmanager of VP Capital), Misha (our expert on climate change target-setting), and Nick as our host.

Want to know more about VP Capital's road to Paris? Read the press release 'VP Capital first investor in Benelux to obtain validation from SBTi'.

In this episode of our Walk the Talk podcast series, we dive into the EU's extensive and essential Fit for 55 package. Sustainalize experts Zena and Lot will walk you through what this package is about, which initiatives the package entails, for which sectors it is particularly relevant, and address the next steps. Stay tuned, as we will publish an in-depth blog on Fit for 55 topic next week!

View the European Green Deal and Fit for 55's timeline here.

Over the years, Sustainalize has grown from an unknown small-scale interrupter to a strong market leader in the field of sustainability advice. Something we would never have achieved without the lasting commitment and the continuing expansion of our team. What is it that makes our consultancy a rewarding and interesting place to (continue to) work and thrive? Nick interviews colleagues Jessica, Marleen, and Emile on what it's like to work for Sustainalize, what it is that makes our company unique, and discusses tips and tops for enhancing the Sustainalize / ERM work environment for employees, as well as for people who are looking for an exciting role.

Does the Sustainalize / ERM spirit resonate with you? Check out our vacancies!

In this episode of our Walk the Talk podcast series, we dive into the world of sustainable packaging. With Sustainalize partner Nick as our host and packaging expert Susan van Kruijsbergen, we invited Patricia Surendonk (CEO) and Caroline Nannes (Marketing Manager Vinegar) of Burg Group, the world's most sustainable manufacturer of natural vinegar and tasty syrups. What does Burg’s sustainability approach look like, and why focus on packaging? What targets are pursued, and how does the sustainability strategy translate into the packaging strategy? Gain insight into Burg Group's valuable tips and tops and some recent developments in sustainable packaging.

Although we are already being impacted by the climate crisis, younger generations will inevitably face the worst. How do young sustainability consultants view the future with today's knowledge? High time to put some of Sustainalize's young talents on the spot. Olivier asks Hugo, Marc and Morganne about their motivation to make sustainability their job, their opinion on the current sustainability challenges, and the level of involvement of peers. And finally: do they still have hope for the future? Gain some fresh perspectives in this episode of our podcast series Walk the Talk on sustainability.

Would you like to hear more ? Stay tuned, for our mini-podcast series 'Next Gen on sustainability' is coming soon, in which ten young Sustainalize consultants explore their sustainability dilemma in each of their own podcasts. Expect guest speakers from different fields, critical questions and answers to the challenges of tomorrow.