The Decarbonisation Dialogue

<p>We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.</p><p>We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.</p><p>We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.</p><p>Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker who meets the people who share our passion for protecting the environment and achieving net zero.</p><p>If you have any feedback for us, please email <a href="mailto:podcast@salixfinance.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast@salixfinance.co.uk</a></p>

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 22 feat. Emma Lawrence

Hannah's guest for this episode is Emma Lawrence, director of strategy and research at Climate Cares at the Institute of Global Health Innovation. Emma leads the mental health strategy for the Institute, primarily encompassing research and innovation in digital mental health support and the climate change and mental health programme called Climate Cares. Alongside this work, Emma founded the youth mental health charity 'It Gets Brighter' of which she remains a Trustee.This episode also features guest voiceovers from Team Salix members Bianca Duca and Liam Gillard.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

09-14
21:11

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 21 feat. Ian O'Donnell MBE

Our guest in the podcast studio this time is Ian O’Donnell MBE.He was co-opted to the Federation of Small Business Board in March 2023, following more than ten years as an active FSB member volunteer.Ian has been a business owner since his school days, running a creative design and marketing agency. He serves as a non-executive director and business growth consultant for other SMEs and is the entrepreneur in residence and teaching fellow at Coventry University. This episode also features guest voiceovers from Team Salix members Kevin Holland and Amanda Okoye.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

09-07
25:24

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 20 feat. Julian Atkins

Hannah's guest for this episode is Julian Atkins, net zero programme director for the Church of England. Julian leads the C of E's net zero carbon 2030 programme, working in partnership with colleagues across the church to help to deliver upon the ambitions set by General Synod in 2020.Julian's job - alongside key stakeholders is to develop a joined-up programme, allocating national church funds to local and innovative projects and always assessing the impact of that funding.This episode also features guest voiceovers from Team Salix members Ally O'Donnell and Charles Pegg.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

08-31
23:13

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 19 feat. Emma Holland-Lindsay

In this episode of The Decarbonisation Dialogue, our guest is Emma Holland-Lindsay. The presenter is Hannah Walker.Emma is the head of public affairs at the National Federation of Women’s Institutes. She oversees the NFWI’s campaigning and influencing work focused on securing positive change on the issues that matter to WI members. This includes the provision of a research and policy development function, campaign development and managing relationships with decision-makers.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

08-24
22:35

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 18 feat. Morten Duedahl

In this, our 18th episode, we welcome Morten Duedahl to our podcast.Morten is a recognised expert on heat networks. He knows everything there is to know about the development and implementation of district heating in Denmark. He spends much of his time working in the UK explaining the value of heat networks and providing insight into their operations.Morten chats to presenter Hannah Walker about the part heat networks have to play in our cities and communities.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

08-17
21:13

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 17 feat. Charlotte Lastowecki and Olivia Horne

In this episode, our guests are Charlotte Lastowecki and Olivia Horne.They chat to presenter Hannah Walker about their work with UK Youth Climate Coalition (YCC). Charlotte and Olivia are on a mission to mobilise and empower young people to take positive action for global climate justice. The YCC's projects span from the analysis of MP climate change voting record to delivering workshops to young people to educate and equip them with the skills needed to achieve climate justice.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

08-11
26:22

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 16 feat. Jenna Hegarty

In this episode of The Decarbonisation Dialogue, Hannah speaks to Jenna Hegarty.Jenna is a highly experienced policy advocate with years of experience in the third sector. She speaks about her work with The Nature Friendly Farming Network. It is a membership organisation led by farmers, working alongside other organisations and public supporters. The network aims to provide a platform or voice for sustainable food and farming in the UK. The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

08-05
23:06

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 15 feat. Graham Duxbury

In this episode, Hannah's guest is Graham Duxbury OBE. He is the chief executive of Groundwork and is also a member of the UK100 board. It is the UK’s only cross-party network dedicated to supporting ambitious local government leaders committed to tackling the climate crisis. Graham is passionate about community and what it means for our world. His focus has been on improving neglected spaces, helping households out of fuel poverty, education, energy efficiency, the green economy and environmental regeneration. He tells Hannah about his work and how what’s happening to our planet is fundamental to it.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

07-21
38:33

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 14 feat. Veronica Sekules

In this episode of our podcast, presenter Hannah Walker chats to Veronica Sekules.Veronica is an art curator, educator and writer with a background in the environmental movement, and is director of GroundWork Gallery in King’s Lynn.She opened the gallery in 2016 to showcase art and to campaign for the environment. It hashosted over 20 exhibitions and won several awards. Veronica's essay on The Art and Heritage of Waste is the third in the Longer feature, where Climate Cultures members share original works, or ones that haven’t appeared online elsewhere, and which don’t fit easily into the regular blog.Longer provides space to explore in more detail creative and critical responses to our ecological and climate crisis.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

07-07
23:39

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 13 feat. Nadine Moustafa

In this episode, Hannah Walker speaks to Nadine Moustafa, a multi-talented and skilled engineer and research working at Imperial College, London. Nadine specialises in systems modelling for carbon management and decarbonisation technologies. Her work integrates socio-economic and techno-economic aspects of various energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage from various applications, CO2 removal from the atmosphere, nuclear power, and sustainable fuels. She talks about how her work has taken her to research sustainable fashion and how that impacts the world we live in.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

06-29
29:55

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 12 feat. Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland is an international artist based in Australia. Her work largely explores the fragility of the natural world. Katherine’s work has been featured at world climate conferences as she seeks to inspire discussion on how we are impacting our world. In this episode of our podcast, she talks to Hannah Walker about her studio practice in the Australian bush and how it has been impacted by the recent bushfires.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

06-13
29:22

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 11 feat. Anna Turns

In this episode of The Decarbonisation Dialogue, passionate journalist Anna Turns meets presenter Hannah Walker to talk about how the media can be used to inspire people into climate action. In an era when ‘greenwashing’ is prevalent, she urges people to question everything and do what they can to help protect our planet. As well as talking about her work, Anna explains why environmental education and the importance of a strong connection to the landscape and coast is key to her soul. She also talks about her future plans and how she continues to showcase solutions to climate change.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

06-06
30:30

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 10 feat. professor Peter Cox

In this episode of The Decarbonisation Dialogue, presenter Hannah Walker speaks to world-leading scientist professor Peter Cox about how the climate is warming up and why. Peter is director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. The institute sets out to be thought-leading in understanding global changes, solving global challenges, and helping create a flourishing future world through transformative research, education, impact and engagement.The highly cited author talks about the solutions to the climate emergency and how he sees the crisis as an opportunity for us to work together across the world. Join Peter and Hannah as they discuss key climate issues.The Decarbonisation Dialogue is brought to you by Salix. We’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.

06-01
35:28

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 9 feat. Becca Weight

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to her Salix colleague Becca Weight to talk about what’s happening to the planet. With her background in science, Becca, who works as an energy and carbon programme manager at Salix, enjoys putting into simple terms some of the net zero jargon we hear today. Becca also highlights about why it’s important to encourage more women into engineering and the technical sector.

05-11
24:36

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 8 feat. Josh Steel and Stan Thomas

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to Chair Josh Steel and deputy chair Stan Thomas from the Young Engineers Network. It is for professionals in the first ten years of their career. Josh and Stan talk about the technologies of the future and why engineering is so important to net zero solutions. They bring fresh ideas and innovation to their approach to the climate crisis. The pair also tell Hannah about why they have built their careers in this sector as well as their ambitions for the future.

05-11
28:18

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 7 feat. Giles Kolter and Gary Dimmock

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to Giles Kolter, headteacher of St Peter's School in Cowfield and Gary Dimmock who led a project to decarbonise the site.The school was successfully awarded government funding and has been supported by Salix to deliver the project. Thanks to Giles’s leadership and Gary’s background as an astrophysicist, the new ground source heat pump has made a huge difference not just to the children and the school team but to the community beyond.

05-11
33:00

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 6 feat. Ian Rodger

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to our director of public sector decarbonisation, Ian Rodger.He has spent almost two decades serving in the army and now finds himself tackling climate change. Ian admits to being an optimist and is passionate in seeing how we can work together to achieve our net zero ambition. Ian talks to Hannah about the many climate goals and how he believes his work at Salix is delivering change every day.

04-04
24:47

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 5 feat. Gareth Ellis

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to Gareth Ellis, who is the environmental sustainability and operations lead at Cranfield University.He talks to Hannah about his work overseeing the management of carbon, energy, and environment across the University estate. Gareth explains net zero in simple terms enabling it to become a concept we can all understand. Gareth is a passionate community campaigner and also showcases his work in the green sector beyond the university as well as his ambitions for the future.If you have any feedback for us, please email podcast@salixfinance.co.uk

03-16
25:21

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 4 feat. Davide Natuzzi

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker. In this episode she speaks to assistant director, Davide Natuzzi, who leads our team of decarbonisation technical experts.He explains how his background in engineering is key to helping him support the technical teams assess decarbonisation projects. He supports the teams with due diligence for grant and loan applications, as well as assisting governments in developing new policies and decarbonisation schemes. Davide is an expert in sustainability and also talks about the UN Sustainability Goals.If you have any feedback for us, please email podcast@salixfinance.co.uk

03-02
29:39

The Decarbonisation Dialogue Episode 3 feat. Professor Alison Anderson

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet.We enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero and we support the creation of warmer and healthier homes.We deliver and administer government funding schemes that support local councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities and many other public sector organisations.Our ‘Decarbonisation Dialogue’ podcast is presented by Hannah Walker who in this episode speaks to Professor Alison Anderson, PhD, FRSA, FAcSS from the School of Society & Culture, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Business at the University of Plymouth.Professor Anderson explains about behaviour and climate change, focussing on risk communication, particularly in terms of environmental issues and health. Alison is an expert on changing behaviours and talks to Hannah about how she has also altered her own lifestyle to make it better for the planet.If you have any feedback for us, please email podcast@salixfinance.co.uk

02-14
31:51

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