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Can your cuppa change a global industry? Putting the tea in sustainability | Gareth Mead, Lipton

Can your cuppa change a global industry? Putting the tea in sustainability | Gareth Mead, Lipton

Update: 2025-11-25
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We all love a cuppa, but did you know the contents of the mug in your hands could hold the key to transforming global value chains?

in this episode, Becky is joined by Gareth Mead, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Lipton Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea company.

Gareth is responsible for shaping how the business defines and delivers its sustainability ambitions. With two decades of experience in corporate affairs, he’s helped some of the world’s biggest brands find their voice and their values.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how Lipton is rethinking the role of business in creating “value for all, the realities of embedding positive social and environmental impact in a complex, global system. They also explore why the future of sustainable business depends on transparency and collaboration.

Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.

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Can your cuppa change a global industry? Putting the tea in sustainability | Gareth Mead, Lipton

Can your cuppa change a global industry? Putting the tea in sustainability | Gareth Mead, Lipton