Sustainability Speaks

For this episode, Anastasia spoke to Yogesh Chauhan, HubSpot’s first ESG director. HubSpot is one of the biggest CRM and project management software platforms with 7,000 employees and 150k+ customers worldwide. They discussed why ESG is important at Software-as-a-Service companies and how corporations must ensure they are sustainable and transparent to attract and retain young talent. Also, they unravelled how software companies generate carbon emissions and how working from home may...

Did you know that each digital advertising impression produces one gram of carbon? Listen to this podcast episode with Harvin Gupta from Scope3 to find out more. Scope3 is on a mission to decarbonize the entire digital advertising industry and during this episode Anastasia, Saskia and Harvin discussed what the media and advertising supply chains look like, how Greem Media Products can reduce digital carbon emissions and what organisations should be doing to shift to Green Media....

For this episode, we sat down with Carrie Davies, the founder of ONE Essentials, a brand that focuses on creating beautiful, high-quality biodegradable clothing items. As well as underwear, the brand also creates unisex tees and sweaters. We discussed why 'basics' clothing items are not manufactured sustainably and how that is reflected in the cost of the items. To round off the conversation, we spoke about fabric supply chains and how they impact sustainability. Enjoy! More Sustainability...

In this episode, we were joined by Mark from Naturalmat, a company that makes sustainable mattresses. We began the episode by discussing the health and environmental problem that Naturalmat is trying to solve and delved deeper into discussing what Naturalmat does differently and how this can benefit human health as well as the environment. Enjoy! More of Sustainability Speaks More of Naturalmat

In this episode, Saskia was joined by Jessica Lee from Mandai Nature and Bjorn Low from Edible Garden City to discuss some of the work they are doing in Singapore. The episode begins with Bjorn detailing the Edible Garden City and is followed by a discussion about Singapore’s 30 by 30 goal. Finally, Jessica explains what Mandai Nature is and its purpose. Enjoy! More of Sustainability Speaks

In this episode, Saskia was joined by Josephine, the CEO of CauliBox, the UK’s first reusable food packaging scheme. Josephine explained how CauliBox was established and how the return system works. *Spoiler* It operates using a mobile app and a smart return kiosk that provides tracking via QR codes. We also discussed additional benefits to the user, including earning and redeeming CauliCoins. More of CauliBox More of Sustainability Speaks

In this episode, Saskia was joined by Eric from UNLESS Collective to discuss his streetwear brand, which creates products made from plants that decompose at the end of their life. We began by touching on how Eric's background as the Brand President of Adidas influenced the creation of his plastic-free fashion company. The episode ends with a discussion about the fashion industry's future and how collaboration needs to take priority over profit. Enjoy! More from UNLESS Collective More...

For this episode, Anastasia was joined by Amanda Sanders from RODE Architects. RODE deeply focuses on integrating sustainability and resiliency into its projects throughout the Greater Boston area and beyond. They discussed sustainable architecture, focusing on great design, Passive House, resiliency planning and adaptive reuse. Enjoy! More of RODE Architects More of Sustainability Speaks

In this episode, Anastasia spoke with Oliver Carpenter, the head of environmental risk analytics at Risilience, a Climate Tech analytics platform. They discussed how academia helps Risilience analyse risk and deliver the best solutions to its clients. They also spoke about Risilience's stance on greenwashing and shareholder activism. Enjoy! More of Risilience More of Sustainability Speaks

For this episode, Anastasia sat down with Shaun Russell, the founder of Skandinavisk and the co-founder of the B Corp Beauty Coalition. They discussed how the rest of the world could become more sustainable by taking the Scandinavian approach to life and business, speaking about how Skandinavisk brings the Scandinavian essence into people's homes through fragrance. They also touched upon the role of the B Corp Beauty Coalition in making the beauty industry safer and more sustainable....

For this episode, Anastasia and Saskia sat down with Jake Posner, the founder of NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING. As well as speaking about how he founded his sustainable clothing brand and the design process, they spoke about how Jake's dyslexia impacts his creative process and his passion for creating more opportunities for the neurodivergent community. Enjoy! More of NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING More of Sustainability Speaks

For this episode, Anastasia and Saskia spoke with Pip Murray, the founder of Pip & Nut. They discussed how the brand started, how it has grown to be available in various stores and how the B Corp Certification guides Pip & Nut on its sustainable journey. Enjoy! Kevin Fuccillo edited this episode! Please contact him for any sound/music writing, production or editing work! kevinfuccillomusic.com @kevinfuccillo_music More of Pip & Nut pipandnut.com Instagram: @pipandnut More of...

In this episode, we were joined by Moixa, one of the UK’s leading energy storage and AI software companies. We discussed how their smart battery stores excess solar energy in a home so the owner can use the energy they generated without purchasing it back from the grid. We also touched on the energy industry more generally and what else needs to be done to ensure a smooth transition to renewable energy.

In this episode, Anastasia and Saskia spoke with Mark Smith, the Director General of NATRUE, the organisation behind the natural and organic cosmetics certification standard. They discussed the certification process, and the importance of NATRUE's scheme in ensuring cosmetic products are not only organic and natural but also safe. Enjoy! More of NATRUE: natrue.org @natrue_aisbl More of Sustainability Speaks

In this episode, we discussed why natural mineral sun cream is important to protect coral reefs and marine life. We also delved into how suncream works and how to spot an environmentally friendly sun cream. Julia rounded off the episode by busting some sun cream related myths, including the difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50. *Warning, are not dermatologists, and we are not qualified to provide medical advice. Please conduct your own research before using a sun cream.* More of...

In this episode, we discussed what makes Prodigy’s snacks great for you and the environment. Hint - they don’t use refined sugars, palm oil or glucose syrups. So what do they use? How do they source these raw materials ethically? And what makes Prodigy different from other plant-based chocolate brands? Take a listen to have your questions answered. More of Prodigy: Website: ProdigySnacks Instagram: Prodigysnacks More of Sustainability Speaks: sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk Instagram:...

In this episode, Anastasia sat down with the founder of TrusTrace, Shameek Ghosh to discuss how supply chain traceability is the key to sustainability in fashion. They discussed how the organisation was founded, how they now work with famous brands, such as Adidas and how supply chain traceability is becoming ever more important for consumers as well as brands due to the implementation of more stringent laws globally. Enjoy! More of TrusTrace Website: trustrace.com Instagram:...

For this episode, Anastasia sat down with Anastasia Argent from Soupologie. They discussed how the family soup business was founded, its sustainable values, new product launches and the wider food industry! Enjoy! More of Soupologie Website: soupologie.com Instagram: @soupologie More of Sustainability Speaks

For this episode, Saskia sat down with Steve Sanders, author of Five Horizons and entrepreneur. We discussed the role global citizenship played in shaping Steve's approach to corporate governance and how it is essential for corporations to identify their mission and values. Enjoy! Website: fivehorizonsbook.com More of Sustainability Speaks

For this episode, Anastasia sat down with Duncan, the founder of Clim8, a sustainable investment platform. We talked about how Clim8 was founded and the role that the organisation plays in enabling individuals to invest in sustainable companies to fight climate change and also grow their wealth. Similarly, we discussed the importance of knowing where your money is being invested and how it is arguably the most effective tool in fighting climate change. Enjoy! More of Clim8 More of...