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

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Bioscience for a resilient future

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

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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

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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

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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

Data-driven farming: tools and technologies for sustainable sourcing (Audio recording)

As challenges mount within the food and beverage sector, the need for enhanced visibility at the ...

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

In the next in the factory spotlight series, Rimsha Naaem, assistant factory manager at Pakistan ...

Data-driven farming: tools and technologies for sustainable sourcing (Webinar recording)

As challenges mount within the food and beverage sector, the need for enhanced visibility at the ...

Monday briefing: Indonesian elections amid energy transition commitments

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the upcoming Indonesian elec...

Breaking it down: The future of chemical recycling

This week: Geoff Brighty, head of sustainability at Mura Technology, talks with Innovation Forum'...

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

Sime Darby Plantation's chief financial officer, Renaka Ramachandran, speaks with Innovation Foru...

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

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about the World Sustainable Develo...

Case study: how apparel manufacturers can tackle worker protection

Part of the factory voices series, apparel manufacturer Maxport's deputy compliance manager, Huon...

A carbon conundrum: how business can thrive in evolving market landscapes

This week: Jonathan Schuldenfrei, managing director, risk and financial advisory practice at Delo...

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

Bex Hall, head of consulting at Sedex, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about practical st...

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

This week, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Bea Stevenson talk about what to expect at the UN Eco...

From linear limitations to circular progress: emerging trends in the apparel sector

This week: Matthew Hawthorne, a footprinting and circularity expert, and Luca Mosca, fashion and ...

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