Sinopsis
Regular podcasts on sustainable business issues from Innovation Forum
Episodios
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Monday briefing – Navigating packaging challenges: evolving regulations, reuse systems and more
19/08/2024 Duración: 09minThis 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.
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Weekly podcast – Landscape approaches in action: aligning stakeholders for sustainable land use
16/08/2024 Duración: 22minThis 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.
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Breaking down sustainable packaging trends
14/08/2024 Duración: 23minIan 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.
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Monday briefing — Are we ready to be EUDR compliant?
12/08/2024 Duración: 19minThis 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.
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Weekly podcast – How corporate comms can be authentic and transparent
08/08/2024 Duración: 19minInnovation 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
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What’s the role of recycling in sustainable packaging?
07/08/2024 Duración: 21minIan 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.
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Agriculture from above: remote sensing's role in farming
01/08/2024 Duración: 16minThis 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.
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The power of data in food supply chains
31/07/2024 Duración: 24minInnovation 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.
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Monday briefing – Ready, target, action: business progress in tackling scope 3 emissions
29/07/2024 Duración: 11minThis 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.
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Weekly podcast – Sustainable plastics and packaging in the US: trends, innovations, regulations
25/07/2024 Duración: 28minThis 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
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Agriculture’s just transition from emissions to efficiency
25/07/2024 Duración: 13minAt 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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Weekly briefing – Incentivising change for farmers with the US COVER Act
22/07/2024 Duración: 09minThis week: Arohi Sharma, deputy director for regenerative agriculture at Natural Resources Defense Council, spoke with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh on the need for policy reforms to address the root causes of agriculture's impact on climate change. Talking at the recent Innovation Forum in Minneapolis, they highlighted the COVER Act, which incentivises farmers to plant cover crops by reducing insurance premiums, and California’s efforts to incorporate resilience and a holistic approach into its food system. Plus, hear the latest updates on upcoming events: Sustainable Commodities and Land Use in Amsterdam (23-24 October), Sustainable Packaging in Philadelphia (29-30 October), and Scope 3 Innovation in Washington DC (3-4 December).
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Weekly podcast – Achieving functionality and recyclability in packaging design
18/07/2024 Duración: 26minThis week: Natalie Betts, assistant vice president for sustainability at the Recycled Materials Association, talks with Ian Welsh about the role and impact of recycling in packaging innovation. They discuss the fragmented nature of recycling systems in the US due to local policies and economic factors and emphasise the importance of packaging innovations with recyclability in mind to foster a circular economy. Plus: UK supermarket chain Asda to discontinue in-store refill stations; Kraft Heinz brands switch to 100% recycled plastic; EUDR could cost consumers $1.5bn says GlobalData research; and, the Science Based Targets Network updates resources, in the news digest, compiled by Ellen Atiyah. Host: Ian Welsh
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Nutritious, affordable, sustainable: redefining ultra-processed foods
17/07/2024 Duración: 12minTate & Lyle’s president of innovation and commercial development, Victoria Spadaro Grant, talks with Innovation Forum’s Hannah Oborne about the complexities surrounding ultra-processed foods, particularly their role in the global food trilemma of nutrition, sustainability and accessibility. Rather than vilifying ultra-processed foods, they discuss the importance of improving food quality and availability while balancing environmental and health impacts, and foster stakeholder collaboration to achieve this.
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Monday briefing – What regenerative poultry farming looks like
15/07/2024 Duración: 17minThis week: Reginaldo Marroquin, CEO of Tree Range Farms, talked with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh at the recent future of food conference in Minneapolis, discussing his regenerative agroforestry system centred on poultry. They discuss how Tree Range Farms is creating a circular economic and ecological model to drive regenerative agricultural practices to enhance soil health, poultry health and more. And, Innovation Forum's Sarah Jackson shares updates on the upcoming sustainable packaging innovation forum taking place in the US city of Philadelphia on 29th-30th October. See here to find out how to get involved.
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Weekly podcast – the power of data in food and farming
11/07/2024 Duración: 28minThis week: Allison Kopf from TRACT and Anne Rosenbarger from World Resources Institute speak with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about data collection and analysis in the food and agriculture sector. Hear them talk about regulation’s impact, and why a farmer-centric approach is the only way to go. Plus: Major companies are revising their ambitious 2025 packaging sustainability goals amid industry challenges; why climate change and EU regulations are driving up coffee prices; the UK government's new clean energy initiative; and Mighty Earth accuses Spain's main supermarket chains of not doing enough to fight deforestation, in the news digest by Innovation Forum's Ellen Atiyah.
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How digital product passports can empower consumers
10/07/2024 Duración: 13minDebbie Shakespeare, senior director of sustainability and compliance at Avery Dennison, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how the corporate sustainability due diligence directive, the eco-design for sustainable products regulation, and digital product passports are impacting the apparel and textiles sector. They explore how these regulations are not only reshaping industry practices but also empowering consumers to contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Monday briefing – Scope 3 emissions: what can procurement do?
08/07/2024 Duración: 17minThis week: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh interviews Bertrand Conquéret, Henkel's chief procurement officer, at the recent Scope 3 Innovation Forum. They discuss the critical role of procurement in managing Scope 3 emissions and strategies for effective engagement. Plus: Innovation Forum's Hanna Halmari shares a preview of the upcoming autumn conference season, featuring forums on sustainable commodities and land use, sustainable packaging, and Scope 3.
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Weekly podcast – Less is more: collaborative efforts to tackle agricultural decarbonisation
04/07/2024 Duración: 18minThis week: Anke Kwast, vice president for regenerative agriculture and climate frameworks at Yara International, talks with Ian Welsh about the challenges in decarbonising agriculture and why using less inputs can be the sustainable future. Plus: TNFD sees 30% rise in nature impact disclosures; study shows plastic bottles emit harmful volatile organic compounds when exposed to sunlight; industry resists plastic production cap, pushes for recycling focus; and, number of companies setting science-based targets doubled in 2023, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah. Host: Ian Welsh
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Leveraging technology for carbon accounting in agriculture
04/07/2024 Duración: 16minPeter Bunce, vice president and head of cotton and microbials at Indigo Ag, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the momentum behind companies addressing scope 3 emissions, particularly in the agriculture sector. They discuss the importance of leveraging technology and partnerships to collect and analyse data efficiently, reducing the burden on farmers while ensuring accurate carbon accounting. Bunce also highlights the potential of voluntary carbon markets to drive sustainable farming practices and warns against delaying progress on carbon reduction due to challenges in addressing biodiversity impacts.