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.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Transparency and targets: net zero realities for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Sime Darby Plantation's chief financial officer, Renaka Ramachandran, speaks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the challenges in net zero target setting and shares guidance on how to effectively develop short- and long-term targets. They discuss the importance of addressing transparency, considering environmental impact in making financial investments, and collaboration across the supply chain to meet the targets.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Case study: how apparel manufacturers can tackle worker protection
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Part of the factory voices series, apparel manufacturer Maxport's deputy compliance manager, Huong Do, talks with Innovation Forum's Savanna Razzaque about the company's work improving working conditions and livelihoods of its workforce. They discuss the importance of brand-manufacturer collaboration and share how brands can provide support to make in-factory progress.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi, which focuses on leadership for sustainable development and climate justice this year. They discuss the first Global Biodiversity Framework Fund meeting in Washington DC to develop and evaluate the operational policies and programmes of the fund.
Plus: Jonathan Sullivan, vice president of sustainability and business development at Agmatix talks about what to expect at the upcoming webinar on data-driven farming. The webinar will held this Thursday 8th February. You can click here to join us.
And, Innovation Forum's Gabriela Cuison talks about ways to partner on human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing policies at this year's responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum, taking place in London on 20th-21st March. Click here for more information.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This week: Jonathan Schuldenfrei, managing director, risk and financial advisory practice at Deloitte, talks with Ian Welsh about regulated and voluntary carbon markets, how they are evolving and what companies can do take advantage of the opportunities presented.
Plus: research shows the potential yearly benefits of $10 trillion from a move to sustainable food systems; Ikea decouples emissions from growth; major apparel brands are failing to report on water-related risks, says Planet Tracker; and, the Republic of Ireland launches a deposit return recycling scheme, in the news digest with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson.
Host: Ian Welsh
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
One size doesn't fit all: how to develop a sustainable apparel sector
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Bex Hall, head of consulting at Sedex, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about practical steps for business in developing a more sustainable apparel and fashion sector. She shares guidance on how to measure progress, legislations to look out for, and the importance of ensuring worker protection and production waste management.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about what to expect at the UN Economic and Social Council Partnership Forum held in New York City, to discuss building effective partnerships to advance the sustainability development agenda and the 17 sustainable development goals. They also discuss World Wetlands Day, and the importance of wetlands to help combat the climate crisis.
Plus, Innovation Forum's Emily Heslop shares updates on the upcoming future of food and beverage USA conference, taking place in Minneapolis on 29th-30th May. Click here for full registration details – $400 early-bird discount expires this week.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
This week: Matthew Hawthorne, a footprinting and circularity expert, and Luca Mosca, fashion and goods lead for Italy, both at Quantis, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about emerging circular economy models in the apparel sector. They discuss the sector-specific challenges and advice on the viable next steps to improve for businesses.
Plus: the next in our factory spotlight series, Innovation Forum's Savanna Razzaque talks with Ateeq Ur Rehman, senior manager, support services at manufacturer Interloop in Pakistan about the measures the company has taken to support the well-being and livelihood of the workforce.
Host: Ian Welsh
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Reality check: impact measurement and carbon accounting
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Marco Albani, co-founder and CEO of Chloris Geospatial talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the shifting trends in impact measurement and carbon accounting. They discuss the unexpected impacts of being carbon-positive and why we need to get beyond thinking only in terms of zero deforestation.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Webinar audio: The EUDR Debate: what’s necessary to make it work effectively?
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
On 18th January 2024, Innovation Forum hosted the webinar, 'The EUDR Debate: what's necessary to make it work effectively?' Listen to this podcast episode for the audio recording of the event.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been designed to prevent deforestation-linked commodities and products from entering the EU market, and in doing so catalyse a much needed reduction in deforestation on a global scale.
With the regulation coming into effect in December 2024, some have raised concerns that the smallholder farmers who supply a significant share of targeted commodities lack both the technical and financial means to comply. With fears that businesses may choose to remove smallholders from EU supply chains under current rules, millions of farmer livelihoods could be left extremely vulnerable.
In this installment of Innovation Forum's big debate series, we addressed pressing concerns and explored potential solutions for protecting smallholders and ensuring their continued access to the EU market.
Hear from our distinguished panel:
• Emanuele Pitto, International Relations Officer, DG Environment, European Commission
• Olivier Tichit, director, sustainability, Musim Mas
• Tessa Meulensteen, senior program manager coffee, IDH
This webinar was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director at Innovation Forum.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the Bern III conference, which continues discussions from 2019 and 2021 to contribute to the effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. And, they discuss the European Commission's strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture in the European Union to ensure a fair and inclusive green transition.
Plus, Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne reveals what to expect at the future of food and beverage conference in Amsterdam from 14th-15th May. Register now to receive conference passes at the discount rate.