14 Dec 17 | Podcast
Changing human rights legal risks and what to do about them
The legal landscapes for businesses regarding human rights are in flux. In this podcast, Michael ...
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
08 Dec 17 | Podcast
How blockchain can help tackle deforestation
In this podcast Jessica Verhagen, vice-president, business development and strategy, Ecosphere+, ...
30 Nov 17 | Podcast
Mighty Earth – how to decouple agriculture and deforestation
Glenn Hurowitz, CEO of Mighty Earth, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the NGO’s work...
23 Nov 17 | Podcast
Tackling deforestation: use existing data better
Emerging technology can help companies monitor their supply chains and track deforestation commit...
23 Nov 17 | Podcast
Ikea: make innovative use of material the market norm
In this podcast with Ian Welsh, Caroline Reid, project manager strategic sustainable development,...
16 Nov 17 | Podcast
Why companies can do well by doing good
Global Witness CEO Gillian Caldwell outlines to Ian Welsh some of her top global trends on busine...
16 Nov 17 | Podcast
What legislative tools can tackle ocean plastic?
Business responds well to clarity, simplicity and consistency, and these three things are not hal...
30 Oct 17 | Podcast
Driving brand performance through supply chain transparency
For brands and companies with commodity supply chains, ensuring sustainable sourcing is no longer...
09 Oct 17 | Podcast
What is the realistic role of business in tackling ocean plastics pollution?
Plastic is everywhere. Its versatility, low weight and low cost have made our lives easier. Howev...
03 Oct 17 | Podcast
Mondelēz – Partnering to reduce deforestation in the cocoa supply chain
In the west African nations of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, where the majority of the world’s cocoa b...
28 Sep 17 | Podcast
What really makes companies act on human rights?
In the past, companies have viewed human rights risks as a reputational risk – if abuses are foun...
22 Sep 17 | Podcast
Accelerating action on deforestation in commodity supply chains
Many companies, large and small, have made commitments to eliminate deforestation from their supp...