Innovation Forum podcast

Reality check: the rise of corporate greenhushing

René Groot Bruinderink, head of climate solutions for the UK and Netherlands at South Pole, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the latest trends in corporate environmental impacts, as highlighted in South Pole's recent annual net zero report. They discuss the corporate drivers in climate change, the rise of “greenhushing" and the challenges for business to deliver on climate targets.

Weekly briefing: The future of soil health and climate progress update from Nestlé

Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh talks about free-to-join webinars coming up, including a discussion on soil health and carbon farming on Tuesday 5th March at 2pm CET, supported by Bayer Crop Science. Join the conversation alongside representatives from RAGT Seeds, the French ministry of agriculture, a farmer and Bayer Crop Science.

 

And then on Tuesday 12th March, Innovation Forum will host in partnership with Nestlé a webinar to present an update on the company’s  progress on its climate pledges in 2023. Hear from experts across Nestlé, with case studies illustrating their progress at 3pm CET. If you would like to join, you can register here.

 

Plus: Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne shares updates and highlights some key discussions to take place at the future of food and beverage conference in Amsterdam on 14th-15th May. Click here to join us and to discuss how to deliver a sustainable, resilient and regenerative food systems.

Weekly podcast – Beyond the bare minimum: delivering long-term responsible recruitment

This week: Neill Wilkins, head of the migrant workers programme at the Institute for Human Rights and Business, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the ongoing challenges in responsible recruitment including worker fees. They discuss the current business impact on human rights and efforts to tackle human rights risks specifically for women workers.

 

Plus: Forest 500 report highlights deforestation laggards; recycled yarn business Renewcell files for bankruptcy; EU’s CSDDD implementation stalls; and, the European Parliament approves new nature restoration law, in the news digest, with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson.

 

Host: Ian Welsh

How advanced recycling can tackle plastic waste

Mura Technology's head of sustainability Geoff Brighty talks with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson about innovations in waste plastic recycling that can help decarbonise the plastics and chemicals sectors. They discuss the role of new EU legislations in crafting the technology's future and, in turn, how chemical recycling will support in delivering a more circular approach to plastic use.

Weekly briefing – From Abu Dhabi to Nairobi: world leaders convene to deliver sustainable development

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the upcoming World Trade Organisation’s ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi with the International Institute for Sustainable Development's sustainability hub alongside, focusing on the challenges of building cooperative trade policy to deliver sustainable development. They also discuss the 6th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, which will evaluate the effectiveness of multilateral actions in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

 

Plus: Savanna Razzaque introduces Innovation Forum’s carbon webinar series, held in partnership with Bayer Crop Science. On 5th March at 2pm CET, we'll discuss best practices for soil regeneration and carbon farming, click here to join us.

 

And, Natasha Bodnar shares what to expect at the upcoming responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum in London on 20th-21st March. There's still time to join us, register by this week and save £200.

Weekly podcast – Corporate giants' massive role in climate transition

This week: Pilar Cruz, chief sustainability officer at international food business Cargill, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the role of big business in driving the climate change mitigation and adaptation agenda. They discuss the trends of widespread corporate accountability and transitioning towards multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle climate issues.

 

Plus: Institute for Human Rights and Business and the Sustainable Shipping Initiative highlight continued sector illegal recruitment fees; petrochemical companies accused of exaggerating plastic recycling potential; and, Wageningen Economic Research counts the cost of biodiversity loss in food production, in the news digest.

 

Host: Ian Welsh

How to ensure factory worker safety

Muhammad Affan, factory manager at industrial safety products manufacturer Midas Safety in Pakistan, talks with Innovation Forum's Savanna Razzaque about what's needed to ensure worker protection and what can help improve livelihoods. They discuss the importance of collaboration with organisations such as the UN Development Programme and the International Labour Organisation to train supervisors and managers to comply with safety regulations.

Carbon frontier: carbon market insights for today's businesses

Jonathan Schuldenfrei, managing director of the risk and financial advisory practice at Deloitte, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about impact and opportunities from carbon markets for businesses on the route to net zero. They discuss the current changes in the regulated and voluntary carbon markets and share guidance on practical next steps for business in engaging with them.

Monday briefing: Collaboration to tackle air pollution and accelerate sustainable development

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the severity of current global air pollution levels, ahead of the climate and clean air conference taking place in Kenya this week. They also discuss what to expect at the Asia-Pacific forum on sustainable development in Thailand as stakeholders review progress on 2030 sustainability agenda.

 

Plus: Innovation Forum's Catie Ball shares updates and introduces this year's knowledge collaborator on the sustainable apparel and textiles conference USA held in New York City on 25th-26th June. Click here for more information and to join us.

Weekly podcast – Greenhushing: where’s the sweet spot for corporate climate transparency?

This week: René Groot Bruinderink, head of climate solutions for the UK and Netherlands at South Pole, speaks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the company's latest annual net zero report and what is driving corporate action on climate change. They discuss the rise of “greenhushing” for businesses and the implications of this.

 

Plus: Amazon rainforest could reach tipping point by 2050; palm oil deforestation on the rise in Indonesia; European Union's corporate sustainability due diligence directive vote delays; and, Barclays to cease funding of oil and gas, in the news digest by Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson.

 

Host: Ian Welsh