The Responsible Edge Podcast

For decades, the conversation around diet and health has been framed as a matter of personal responsibility—a narrative pushed so effectively by the food industry that many of us don’t even question it. But what if the real problem isn’t individual choices, but the system itself?On The Responsible Edge podcast, Nicki Whiteman, Chief Brand & Youth Officer at Bite Back, broke down how major food companies manipulate public perception, quietly shaping a world where unhealthy food is the easiest, cheapest, and most accessible option—then placing the blame squarely on consumers when health issues arise.

For decades, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has been the dominant framework guiding corporate sustainability efforts. Yet, as businesses struggle to balance environmental responsibility with financial performance, cracks are beginning to show. On The Responsible Edge podcast, John Elkington, a pioneer of corporate sustainability and the creator of the Triple Bottom Line concept, challenged the effectiveness of ESG and argued for a new approach to market transformation.

As the demand for lithium and other critical minerals surges to fuel the green economy, the mining industry is under increasing pressure to prove it can operate responsibly. While environmental regulations set the legal framework, the real determinant of a project’s success is something much less tangible: community trust.

On The Responsible Edge podcast, Lucy Crane, ESG & Sustainability Manager at Cornish Lithium, explained why securing mining’s “social license to operate”—the informal but essential approval of local communities—is just as

Victoria Chen-Englert’s journey from marketing executive to climate tech advocate highlights the pressing need to close the gap between innovation and adoption in sustainable technologies. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, she offered a pragmatic perspective on the challenges facing climate tech startups and how targeted solutions can accelerate progress.

The world of corporate governance and sustainable development often struggles to balance ambition with pragmatism. Bernie Bulkin, former Chief Scientist at BP and current chairman of VH Global Sustainable Energy opportunities, has spent decades navigating this tension. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, Bernie shared his insights on the evolution of corporate responsibility, the role of materials in global development, and how governance can drive meaningful change.

The financial services industry is often criticised for its rigidity in training and development, prioritising compliance over meaningful learning. Nick Reed, COO of Attain and a seasoned veteran of the financial world, is on a mission to change this dynamic. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, Nick shared how Attain’s innovative game-based learning approach is reshaping how financial professionals engage with critical topics like sustainable finance.

Greenwashing has become one of the most significant challenges in corporate sustainability. The term, which describes misleading or exaggerated claims about environmental efforts, undermines trust and diverts attention from genuine progress. On The Responsible Edge podcast, John Pabon, founder of Fulcrum Strategic Advisors, zeroed in on a pragmatic solution to this pervasive issue: radical transparency.

Anne Nai-Tien Huang’s journey into sustainability is far from conventional. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, Anne shared her experiences growing up across three continents and how these formative years shaped her unique approach to sustainability. With a background spanning urban planning, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainable supply chain management, Anne offers a global perspective on sustainability challenges and solutions.

In a world where complex acronyms and ambiguous jargon often dilute the urgency of climate action, Nick Lyth, President of Green Angel Ventures, offers a refreshingly direct perspective. Speaking on The Responsible Edge podcast, Nick explored the critical role of language in shaping the climate conversation and why simplification is the key to galvanising

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, bold commitments have become a norm. But what happens after a company pledges net-zero goals or ambitious ESG targets? According to Lucy Smaill, Head of Communications at Sillion,