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Join Mills & Reeve's head of diversity inclusion & wellbeing, Ainslie Wilson-Shearer, and guests as we explore ESG issues and how they impact us as an organisation, our people, clients and the... more
FAQs about Talking ESG:How many episodes does Talking ESG have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
December 10, 2025Talking ESG in health and care: Nature’s impact across acute, mental health and communityThis is the third instalment of our Talking ESG - ESG in the health and care sector. Your host, Jill Mason, is joined by Tania Richards (senior policy adviser at Mills & Reeve), Helen Neave (co-founder and director of Make It Wild), Johnny Shah (director of Your City and Metropolitan Hospitals) and Amanda Sellers (former operations director at Cygnet).They discuss the Wildlife and Countryside Link report, which called for green social prescribing and equitable access to nature to be widely adopted for the prevention of ill health, and how this fits in with the NHS 10-year plan.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more44minPlay
July 25, 2025Talking ESG - Sustainability in heritage managementIn this episode, Ainslie talks to Jen Stone, head of sustainability at Historic Royal Palaces. They explore some of the challenges and opportunities faced by the heritage sector in implementing sustainability initiatives, and what the future of heritage management might look like.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more25minPlay
June 03, 2025Talking ESG - Menopause inclusionIn this episode, we talk to Deborah Garlick, CEO and founder of Henpicked, which provides an online community and supports workplaces with menopause inclusion.The episode explores how conversations about menopause have evolved and provides guidance about menopause inclusion in the workplace.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more25minPlay
May 01, 2025Talking ESG - Community engagementThis month, we talk to Steph Taylor, CEO at Leeds Community Foundation about the importance of strategic community partnerships in driving forward businesses ESG aims. Steph tells us about the excellent work of the Foundation and other community foundations like it across the UK and their pivotal role in bringing together public, private, and third sectors to support regional growth.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more20minPlay
March 31, 2025Talking ESG - Responsible AIJoin Ainslie Wilson-Shearer, head of diversity, inclusion & wellbeing, talks with Philippa Lennox King, head of responsible business strategy at Business in the Community.In this episode, they discuss the pros and cons of AI, examining its effects on the environment and children. Additionally, they explore how AI can be used for a positive and productive workplace.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more40minPlay
March 04, 2025Talking ESG - Mindful Business Charter – tackling the sources of unnecessary stress at workIn this episode, head of diversity, inclusion & wellbeing Ainslie Wilson-Shearer talks to Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter and former law firm partner.Ainslie and Richard talk about the importance and impact of the work of MBC, Richard’s own journey through serious mental ill health, and the importance of purpose. The episode is peppered with loads of useful practical tips and examples of good practice in the legal sector and beyond.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more31minPlay
January 22, 2025Talking ESG - Courageous inclusive leadershipIn this episode, Mills & Reeve's head of diversity, inclusion & wellbeing Ainslie Wilson-Shearer talks to inclusion expert, keynote speaker and co-founder of She Leads for Legacy, Sharon Amesu.They talk about inclusion, the importance of courageous leadership – especially during turbulent times – and the work She Leads for Legacy is doing to ensure Black female talent is supported and promoted right through to senior leadership.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more36minPlay
August 20, 2024Talking ESG - ESG in the health and care sector, part 2In the second part of our special feature on ESG in the health and care sector, Jill Mason is joined by Joanna Balmer, chief executive officer at Oakland Care, and Torsten Mack, investment director at Downing LLP.The group share invaluable advice for providers beginning their ESG journey, reveal investor expectations, and offer fantastic tips on integrating ESG into your business.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more39minPlay
June 27, 2024Talking ESG - In conversation with Matthew JamesonIn a session recorded originally as a webinar, head of diversity, inclusion & wellbeing Ainslie Wilson-Shearer talks to Matthew Jameson from the LGBTQ+ charity out together.They discuss the charity and his work with Out Together, as well as his experience as being in the first gay couple on Married at First Sight UK in 2021.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more26minPlay
May 31, 2024Talking ESG - Introducing the Mindful Business CharterIn this episode, Charlie Pendlebury is joined by Charlotte Clegg, community engagement executive for the Mindful Business Charter (MBC).They discuss the work of the MBC, how stress can be managed in the workplace and how law firms can effectively embed the MBC into their organisations.Our content explainedEvery piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers....more26minPlay
FAQs about Talking ESG:How many episodes does Talking ESG have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.