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Innovation Forum hosts a weekly podcast along with regular interviews with business leaders in sustainability. Each week, we summarise the latest sustainability news and announcements, and get the views of leading experts on business critical issues. Widely regarded as one of the best sustainability podcasts around, stay tuned for regular insights, debate and analysis.
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This week: Nathan Truitt, executive vice president for climate and funding at the American Forest Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh to discuss the crucial role of family-owned forests in North America's carbon sequestration efforts. They explore how effective forest management can significantly increase carbon absorption, the complexities faced by small landowners, and the potential of voluntary carbon markets in financing sustainable forest practices.
Plus: most companies fall short on climate targets, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative; two in five UK companies now prioritising net zero transition; investors urged to protect biodiversity-rich areas; and, Verra reinstates Cambodian REDD+ project after human rights review, in the news digest.
Host: Ian Welsh
Laura Satkowski, senior product manager at CIBO Technologies, talks with Ian Welsh about how innovative financing models can support farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. They discuss challenges and opportunities in blending public and private sector programmes to provide long-term financial support and technical expertise for growers. They also highlight the importance of creating streamlined processes and leveraging data to enhance programme accessibility and impact.
This week: Ian Welsh talks with Innovation Forum’s Hannah Oborne about this year’s scope 3 innovation forum USA (in Washington DC, 3rd-4th December), which will focus on how business transformation, supply chain innovation and low-carbon solutions can deliver scope 3 reduction on the road to net zero. Click here for information on how to get involved.
Plus: insights from Henkel’s chief procurement officer, Bertrand Conqueret at the scope 3 innovation forum in Amsterdam earlier in 2024. He discusses how procurement's leadership in sustainability requires collaboration, data transparency, and an integrated all-systems approach.
Join the adaptation to regulation webinar on Thursday 12th September with Tony's Open Chain, Global Rights Compliance and Tropical Forest Alliance.
This week: Shai Sela and Jonathan Sullivan from agriculture sector data solutions business Agmatix talk with Ian Welsh about the future of regenerative agriculture, the challenges and opportunities it presents. They discuss the new data-driven RegenIQ framework for promoting sustainable farming practices.
Plus: NGOs challenge EU climate targets in court; Capri Sun criticised for opposing plastic straw ban; push for consensus as plastics treaty deadline nears; Nestlé unveils recyclable packaging for Nescafé and Vital Proteins; and, eBay hosts runway show for pre-loved fashion, in the news digest.
Host: Ian Welsh
Matthew Spencer, global director of landscapes at IDH, talks with Innovation Forum’s Toby Webb about implementing landscape and jurisdictional approaches for sustainable land management. They share practical insights on stakeholder engagement, overcoming political challenges and scaling successful landscape models, using real-world examples from Kenya, Brazil and more.
This week: Krishna Manda, vice president of a sustainable cellulose manufacturer Lenzing, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about challenges in meeting corporate climate targets and strategies for decarbonisation in the apparel sector. They discuss progress so far, the importance of risk sharing between brands and suppliers, and context-specific roadmaps for sector-wide decarbonisation.
Plus: Ikea trials second-hand online marketplace; India's sugar industry faces scrutiny; major Japanese bank under fire for loans linked to deforestation; and, World Water Week draws to a close, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah.
Host: Ian Welsh
Innovation Forum’s Tanya Richard and Ian Welsh talk about best practices to engage with stakeholders. They discuss the growing need for transparency and authenticity to build trust among stakeholders, and to bring in critical voices to co-create solutions that incorporate various perspectives and geographies across their supply chain.
This week: Laura Satkowski, senior product manager at CIBO Technologies, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about some of the challenges for growers accessing finance — from public and private sectors — to enable more sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.
Plus: US shifts to support plastic production limits in global treaty; UK supermarket Tesco's F&F clothing introduces digital passports for supply chain transparency; AI causing a surge in water use in Virginia; and, UK sets base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah.
Host: Ian Welsh
Indigo Ag’s senior director of remote sensing and data inference, Nick Malizia, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the evolving role of remote sensing in agriculture. They discuss the transformative potential of remote sensing for precision agriculture, and of AI in unlocking even greater insights in the future.
This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh talks with Sarah Jackson about some of the pressing issues within the packaging industry in the US that will be discussed at this year’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum (Philadelphia, 29-30 October). Click here for information on how to get involved.
Plus: a recap from last year’s packaging conference, when Ian Welsh spoke with Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell about how the sector is shifting towards tougher mandatory compliance standards.
In the lead up to the sustainable packaging innovation forum, we are hosting a complimentary webinar assessing the challenges in reuse and refill schemes on 21st August at 3pm BST. Click here to join us.
This week: IDH’s global director of landscapes talks with Innovation Forum’s Toby Webb about the practicalities and challenges of implementing a landscape or jurisdictional approach to commodity sourcing. They discuss insights into how business and stakeholders can align their efforts for long-term sustainability and environmental protection, emphasising the importance of collaboration at both local and governmental levels.
Plus: cocoa giants including Mars Wrigley, Ferrero and Tony’s Chocoloney back EUDR amid calls for delay; Nestlé's cocoa plan expands to Ghana to boost yield and farmer incomes; Adidas, PVH, Zalando join Fashion for Good’s circular footwear initiative; and, global wind targets fall short of tripling goal, according to an environmental group Ember, in the news digest.
Host: Ian Welsh
IDH will be at the upcoming sustainable commodities and land use forum in Amsterdam (22nd-23rdOctober). If you’d like to continue the conversation, click here for more information on how to get involved.
Ian Welsh talks with John Kotlarczyk, a waste management expert, about the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging. They discuss emerging trends such as biodegradable packaging, the impact of regulatory changes in the US and EU, and the future of single-use plastics. John emphasises the need for cross-industry collaboration to develop practical solutions while navigating consumer expectations and regulatory challenges.
This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh talks with Emily Heslop about the latest updates for this year’s sustainable commodities and land use forum, which will focus on how to transform agriculture for climate and nature resilient supply. Click here for information on how to get involved.
Plus: a recap of last year’s sustainable commodities and land use forum, when Ian Welsh spoke with some expert participants about the how businesses are reacting to the incoming EU deforestation regulation. Hear from Anita Neville from Golden Agri-Resources and Musim Mas’ Olivier Tichit.
Innovation Forum’s Tanya Richard and Ian Welsh talk about what organisations can do to engage different stakeholder groups to co-create solutions, avoid greenwash and develop effective two-way stakeholder communication strategy.
Plus: apparel brands and retailers lagging on emissions targets says Fashion Revolution; palm oil is commodity most ready for EUDR; and, UK pledges DRS scheme for PET bottles, steel and aluminium cans, in the news digest.
Host: Ian Welsh
Ian Welsh talks with Natalie Betts, assistant vice president for sustainability at the Recycled Materials Association, about how recyclers can help drive more sustainable packaging. They discuss the importance of better guidance for business and consumers, and more consistent approaches to recycling across different municipalities.
This week: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh spoke with Nicholas Malizia, a remote sensing expert at Indigo Ag. They discuss the rise and trends of remote sensing technology, and the role this tech has played in the agriculture sector. They delve into how this technology, which has evolved significantly since its early days, is now a critical tool for sustainability initiatives and helping farmers optimise their operations.
Plus: UK beaches are getting cleaner, major airline scraps its 2030 SBTi target, Walmart's innovative food waste solution and First Solar's breakthrough in technology, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah.
Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh speaks with Anne Rosenbarger, global engagement manager for supply chains at the World Resources Institute, and TRACT's CEO, Allison Kopf, to explore the transformative role of data in the food and agriculture sector. From the importance of traceability to the challenges posed by new regulations, they delve into how data collection and analysis are shaping the future of sustainable farming. They discuss how businesses can use data to not only comply with regulations but also drive real impact and innovation in their supply chains.
This week: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh talks with Hannah Oborne about what to expect at this year's scope 3 innovation forum in Washington DC, which will focus on how business can tackle supply chain emissions. They also reveal a special discount for listeners – just use code podcast100. Click here for information on how to get involved.
Plus: a recap of last year's scope 3 innovation forum, when Ian Welsh spoke with some expert participants about progress on the finance sector's climate and nature disclosure requirements and what good data tools look like. Hear from Rabobank's Terryn Lawrence and Saif Hameed from Altruistiq.
This week: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh talks with packaging and waste expert John Kotlarczyk about evolving landscape of packaging and waste management, emphasising a shift towards sustainability and circular economy principles. They highlight key trends, such as the adoption of fibre-based alternatives, to plastics and regulatory changes impacting recyclability.
Plus: PepsiCo and Yara partner to decarbonise European crop production; Paris Olympics 2024 to halve carbon footprint; Valencia dairy farm gets Europe's first B Corp; and, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Starbucks test reusable cups in California, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah.
Host: Ian Welsh
At the recent Scope 3 Innovation Forum in Amsterdam, Anke Kwast, vice-president for regenerative agriculture and climate frameworks at Yara International, speaks with Ian Welsh about the company's efforts to reduce agriculture's environmental impacts through improved nitrogen fertiliser efficiency, renewable energy use and public-private collaboration. They talk about the importance of public-private collaboration and enhanced data infrastructure to support sustainable agricultural practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Introduced by Innovation Forum's Diana Kim.
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