18 Apr 18 | Podcast
How technology enables impact measurement in responsible supply chains
With examples of new technologies that companies can use to see results from their sustainability...
Innovation Forum Podcast
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.
AI and technology: How digital transformation is driving the energy transition
Digitalisation is no longer a side enabler – it’s becoming central to system-wide acceleration, efficiency and optimisation. At the same time, questions remain around ...
28 January 2026 - 13:00
Innovation for resilient food and health systems: how bioscience is driving transformational impact
The world faces mounting pressure to accelerate sustainable innovation at the intersection of food, health and industrial production, but moving from scientific discov...
3 February 2026 - 15:00
Building credibility in sustainability storytelling: How NGOs can strengthen trust through transparent communications
As expectations around sustainability communication continue to rise, NGOs are under increasing pressure to demonstrate impact, explain complexity and be open about li...
5 February 2026 - 14:00
Leading the way for systems change: Helena Helmersson on making sustainability a core business imperative
Few leaders in the apparel and textiles industry bring as much hands-on experience across buying, production and CSR as Helena Helmersson did during her time at H&...
17 February 2026 - 10:00
Can green hydrogen decarbonise heavy industry?
This week: StormFisher Hydrogen’s chief executive officer, Judson Whiteside, talks with Ian Welsh about developing carbon-neutral e-methanol and e-methane from green hydrogen, and how policy incentives and corporate scope 3 pressures are shaping global demand for low-carbon fuels. He also explores the role of North America’s renewable power advantage, the realities of scaling hydrogen projects,...
22 Jan 26
18 Apr 18 | Podcast
Weekly podcast: how Mars engages with complex supply chains
In this week’s podcast from Innovation Forum, Verisk Maplecroft’s Alex Channer on how to effectiv...
12 Apr 18 | Podcast
Weekly podcast: the future for gene-editing in sustainable agriculture
In the new Innovation Forum podcast this week: detailed discussion on gene-editing's role in deve...
05 Apr 18 | Podcast
New weekly podcast: John Gummer on modern slavery in public procurement
In Innovation Forum's new regular podcast this week hear from former UK environment secretary Joh...
27 Mar 18 | Podcast
How to speak to your suppliers’ suppliers on modern slavery
Richard Batten, global chief corporate responsibility officer at real estate services business JL...
15 Mar 18 | Podcast
Are audits just expensive pieces of fiction?
Hilary Thomson, director at TFT, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the use of audits ...
15 Feb 18 | Podcast
Sustainable agriculture: innovation to feed future generations
As the planet’s population increases, and natural resources are put under ever-more pressure, the...
08 Feb 18 | Podcast
Plastic packaging that really disappears in landfill and the oceans?
Robert Pocius from Tek Pak Solutions talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about how his compan...
25 Jan 18 | Podcast
Syngenta: better value chain partnerships will benefit smallholder farmers
Roberto Vega, Syngenta’s head smallholder policy and food chain relations, talks with Innovation ...
18 Jan 18 | Podcast
Are responsible investors taking palm oil more seriously in 2018?
Toby Webb meets with Abigail Herron, global head of responsible investment at Aviva Investors, an...
19 Dec 17 | Podcast
Bayer: business opportunities from sugar supply efficiencies
Stephen Brunner, global key relation manager, Bayer, explains to Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh the...
19 Dec 17 | Podcast
Nokia: transparency breeds success when tackling human rights
Companies find themselves having to engage with emerging human rights laws and the affect on thei...