Parhaat Innovation Forum Podcastit (2024)

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Monday briefing – Collaboration to discuss the future of the apparel sector 12:27

3d ago12:27

12:27

Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh and Hanna Halmari talk about what’s coming up this week at the sustainable apparel and textiles conference in Amsterdam. They highlight new features at the conference this year and some of what attendees should expect over the two days. Plus: Marina Ettl, director of funded projects and regenerative agriculture business…

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Weekly podcast – The fabric of regulatory change in the apparel sector 16:57

6d ago16:57

16:57

This week: Kaley Roshitsh, editorial director at Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about incoming regulation that companies in the apparel sector should be looking out for. They discuss the resulting challenges and opportunities, and what the future trends in the apparel sector might be, i…

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Growing awareness of EUDR's implications for palm oil 25:48

7d ago25:48

25:48

Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, and Olivier Tichit, chief sustainability officer at Musim Mas, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the European Union's deforestation regulation and its resulting reverberations across the palm oil sector and beyond. They discuss the complexities this black or white regulation w…

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Weekly briefing – The future of the soy and cattle sectors in Brazil 7:04

10d ago7:04

7:04

Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Niamh McCarthy from Climate Advisers introduce an upcoming virtual event where findings from new soy and cattle reports from the Orbitas initiative will be discussed. The event will incorporate perspectives from stakeholders across Brazil's soy and cattle sector. Click here to register to join live on Tuesday 30th A…

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Weekly podcast – Climate impacts on Brazil’s cattle sector, and combating price pressures for growers 46:58

14d ago46:58

46:58

This week: Niamh McCarthy, director for climate-related risk at Climate Advisers, talks with Ian Welsh about the launch of a new report from the Orbitas initiative on the Brazilian cattle sector and the impact of climate transition. They discuss the sector’s risks and opportunities amid climate transitions, and the impacts of the incoming regulator…

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It’s all about data: how to get to grips with scope 3 emissions 23:42

14d ago23:42

23:42

Saif Hameed, CEO of Altruistiq, and Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh talk about how companies should engage suppliers on their scope 3 emissions and the challenges that inevitably arise. They discuss how companies can avoid some common mistakes in tackling scope 3 emissions and how to work on the granularity of their carbon emissions at a product level…

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Monday briefing: Building a more sustainable, resilient and regenerative food system 10:18

17d ago10:18

10:18

This week: a preview of what's coming up including an interview with Climate Advisers on their new Orbitas' report on the Brazilian cattle sector, and an initial look at the gap between price and value in supply chains with Fairtrade America and Fairtrade Foundation. Full interviews will be available later this week. Plus: Innovation Forum's Ian We…

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Weekly podcast – Improving farmer livelihoods with regenerative cotton 31:51

20d ago31:51

31:51

This week: At the recent responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum in London, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh spoke with some of the expert participants to reflect on the conversations that took place. Hear from Sam Ludlow Taylor from the John Lewis Partnership, Peter McAllister from the Ethical Trading Initiative and Wayne Jordash from Business an…

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A deep dive into critical metal and mineral sourcing 29:22

21d ago29:22

29:22

Gerard Barron, CEO of deep sea mining exploration business The Metals Company, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about a seabed alternative to traditional metal and mineral extraction methods that has lower environmental and social impacts. They discuss the potential future demand for these materials, which are critical for manufacture of the…

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Weekly podcast: What EUDR means for the palm oil sector 29:56

28d ago29:56

29:56

This week: Joseph D'Cruz, CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, and Olivier Tichit, chief sustainability officer at Musim Mas, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the impact of the EU's deforestation regulation on the palm oil sector. They discuss its potential unintended consequences, such as impacting smallholder farmers’ market…

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Delivering sustainable nutrition and convenience 25:12

29d ago25:12

25:12

Jessica Sansom, sustainability director at Huel, talks with Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne about how food brands are devising new means of balancing sustainability with accessibility and nutrition. They discuss how the future of food will be impacted by changes in consumer trends and share advice on how brands can be successful in the convenience…

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Putting farmers first: Implementing regenerative farming in practice 18:13

29d ago18:13

18:13

Max Dougherty, carbon business development lead at Bayer Crop Science, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the importance of a farmer-centric approach to regenerative agriculture and how to foster effective multi-stakeholder collaboration. They discuss some case studies on what good regenerative agricultural practices look like and the po…

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Weekly briefing: How business can unlock scope 3 solutions 5:03

1M ago5:03

5:03

This week: Ian Welsh and Diana Kim reveal details of the complimentary Innovation Forum webinars coming up in the next few weeks. They discuss what to expect at the Brazilian agribusiness case study webinar, held in partnership with Orbitas on the 30th April. They also talk about the importance of sustainable crop nutrition ahead of a webinar on th…

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Weekly podcast: What a good scope 3 emissions strategy looks like 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

This week: Saif Hameed, CEO of Altruistiq, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the challenges for companies tackling their scope 3 supply chain emissions. They discuss how to identify scope 3 hotspots, avoid the common mistakes companies make and more. Plus: during Innovation Forum’s responsible sourcing and ethical trade event in London,…

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Responsible recruitment: safeguarding migrant worker rights 16:38

1M ago16:38

16:38

Neill Wilkins, head of the migrant workers programme at the Institute for Human Rights and Business, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about human rights risks in recruitment, particularly for women migrant workers. They discuss the challenges in responsible recruitment and how initiatives such as IHRB's responsible recruitment register can h…

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Weekly briefing: building ethical, responsible and transparent supply chains 5:20

1M ago5:20

5:20

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh talks about what to expect at this week's responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum in London. He introduces this year's focus on the practical implications of evolving legislation, and highlights key speakers who will be joining over the two days. Plus: Innovation Forum's Hanna Halmari shares further upda…

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Weekly podcast: A look into the future of critical metals for decarbonisation 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

This week: Gerard Barron, CEO of deep sea mining exploration company The Metals Company, speaks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh on the challenges and environmental impacts of traditional extraction methods and what the future demand for critical metals and minerals is going to look like. They discuss the latest innovation in extracting vital reso…

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Nestlé Global Virtual Event: A 2023 Climate Progress Update 44:46

1M ago44:46

44:46

Please note that this is an audio recording of a webinar containing slides and presentations. To view the video recording, click here. On 12th March, Innovation Forum and Nestlé hosted a webinar sharing Nestlé's 2023 climate progress update Nestlé has pledged to reduce absolute emissions by 20% by 2025, and by 50% by 2030. This live virtual event f…

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Setting the corporate climate agenda: ambition, action, accountability 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Pilar Cruz, chief sustainability officer at international food business Cargill, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about where corporate efforts should be focused over the coming months and through to the COP30 climate meetings in Brazil at the end of 2025. They discuss the drivers for multi-stakeholder collaboration in tackling climate chall…

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Monday briefing: EU's ecodesign regulation, and accelerating the energy transition 8:56

1M ago8:56

8:56

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which is due to be officially approved by the EU. They also discuss what to expect at the Energy Transitions 2024 event, focusing on the disruption of the traditional "energy trilemma". Plus: Innovation Forum's Emily Heslop shares…

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Weekly podcast – Finding the funding for regenerative agriculture 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

This week: Max Dougherty, carbon business development lead at Bayer Crop Science, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about why a farmer-centric approach to regenerative agriculture is essential, and some of the potential routes to funding for agricultural transition. They also discuss the markers for effective stakeholder collaboration, when i…

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Webinar recording – Beneath the surface: exploring best practices for soil regeneration and carbon farming 48:53

2M ago48:53

48:53

On 5th March, Innovation Forum and Bayer Crop Science hosted a webinar exploring the best practices for soil regeneration At the root of some of the most urgent challenges facing agriculture today is the global threat to soil health. Challenges such as soil erosion, compaction, salinization and water retention are compounded by the impacts of the e…

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Reality check: the rise of corporate greenhushing 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

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 challen…

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Weekly briefing: The future of soil health and climate progress update from Nestlé 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

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…

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Weekly podcast – Beyond the bare minimum: delivering long-term responsible recruitment 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

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 wome…

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How advanced recycling can tackle plastic waste 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

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…

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Weekly briefing – From Abu Dhabi to Nairobi: world leaders convene to deliver sustainable development 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

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 di…

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Weekly podcast – Corporate giants' massive role in climate transition 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

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…

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How to ensure factory worker safety 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

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 Intern…

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Carbon frontier: carbon market insights for today's businesses 20:35

2M ago20:35

20:35

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 step…

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Monday briefing: Collaboration to tackle air pollution and accelerate sustainable development 8:31

2M ago8:31

8:31

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 sustainabil…

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Weekly podcast – Greenhushing: where’s the sweet spot for corporate climate transparency? 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

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 ra…

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Switching gears to building circular economy within the apparel sector 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Footprinting and circularity expert at Quantis Matthew Hawthorne, and the company's fashion and goods lead Luca Mosca, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the growing circular economy models developing in the apparel sector and what these transitions will look like in practice. They discuss sector-specific barriers to success and share ste…

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On the factory floor: improving women worker labour conditions in Pakistan 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

In the next in the factory spotlight series, Rimsha Naaem, assistant factory manager at Pakistan textiles business Crescent Bahuman, talks with Innovation Forum's Savanna Razzaque about the company's initiatives and policies to support female workers in the factory. They also discuss how to develop labour conditions to enhance the well-being of fem…

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Data-driven farming: tools and technologies for sustainable sourcing 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

On 8th February 2024, Innovation Forum and Agmatix hosted the webinar, Data-driven farming: tools and technologies for sustainable sourcing. Listen to the audio version of the recording here. As challenges mount within the food and beverage sector, the need for enhanced visibility at the field level has never been more crucial. Companies are grappl…

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Monday briefing: Indonesian elections amid energy transition commitments 9:00

2M ago9:00

9:00

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the upcoming Indonesian elections and potential impact on energy transition commitments, being facilitated by a Just Energy Transition Partnership. They also discuss the impact of climate change for migratory species as the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wi…

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Weekly podcast – Breaking it down: The future of chemical recycling 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

This week: Geoff Brighty, head of sustainability at Mura Technology, talks with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson about the capabilities of advanced chemical recycling for breaking down plastics. They discuss the role of new EU legislation in shaping the technology's future. Plus: Human Rights Watch calls out big carmaker brands' failure to minimise…

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Transparency and targets: net zero realities for sustainable palm oil sourcing 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

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 in…

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Case study: how apparel manufacturers can tackle worker protection 9:57

3M ago9:57

9:57

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…

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Monday briefing: collaboration on sustainable development and biodiversity, from India to the US 9:25

3M ago9:25

9:25

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 pro…

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Weekly podcast – A carbon conundrum: how business can thrive in evolving market landscapes 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

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 sus…

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One size doesn't fit all: how to develop a sustainable apparel sector 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

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.…

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Monday briefing: UN SDG stakeholders convene in New York, and celebrating World Wetlands Day 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

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 importa…

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Weekly podcast – From linear limitations to circular progress: emerging trends in the apparel sector 40:59

3M ago40:59

40:59

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: …

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Reality check: impact measurement and carbon accounting 18:10

3M ago18:10

18:10

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.…

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Webinar audio: The EUDR Debate: what’s necessary to make it work effectively? 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

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 s…

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Monday briefing: Global biodiversity framework progress and the EU’s green transition 8:32

3M ago8:32

8:32

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 …

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Weekly podcast - Transparency and targets for sustainable palm oil sourcing 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

This week: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh speaks with Renaka Ramachandran, chief financial officer at Sime Darby Plantation, about some of the challenges around interim and 2050 net zero target setting, and the importance of transparency on environmental and social impacts. They also discuss the challenges of setting baselines, and waiting for the ri…

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Monday briefing: World Economic Forum descends on Davos 7:58

3M ago7:58

7:58

This week, Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the sustainable business issues likely to be on the agenda at the 2024 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos – in particular this year's focus on driving corporate transparency and accountability. They also discuss this week’s Innovation Forum European Union Deforestation Regulation webinar, …

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Weekly podcast – What does the apparel sector have in store in 2024? 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

This week: Bex Hall, head of consulting at Sedex, talks with Ian Welsh about the development of a more sustainable apparel and fashion sector. They discuss the current trends within the sector and what to look out for in 2024. Plus: 2023's temperatures likely to have exceeded any of the period of the past 100,000 years, say EU scientists; UK compan…

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