10 Apr 25 | Podcast
How to address the farm finance equity gap in the US
Seanicaa Edwards Herron, executive director at NGO Freedmen Heirs Foundation, talks with Innovati...
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.
State of play – The state of the energy transition: are we on track or falling behind?
The energy transition has seen remarkable growth in renewables, yet fossil fuels still account for ~80% of the global energy mix. Progress is undeniable, but ambition ...
19 November 2025 - 10:00
Financing the energy transition: trends, risks, and investor appetite
Financing remains one of the greatest barriers to scaling the energy transition. As global capital seeks stable, long-term returns, the challenge is to create financia...
25 November 2025 - 10:00
Building credibility in sustainability storytelling: How B2B companies are strengthening trust through transparent communication
As companies set increasingly ambitious sustainability targets, the challenge is no longer just what to achieve, but how to communicate progress credibly and consisten...
25 November 2025 - 15:00
Coffee Landscapes Forum – 10 Years of Conservation International's Sustainable Coffee Challenge
Join Conservation International for the 10-year milestone of the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, marking the transition from our community’s first decade of building par...
11 December 2025 - 15:00
Building credibility in sustainability storytelling: B2C brands and the consumer trust gap
As consumers pay closer attention to brands’ sustainability claims, the challenge is no longer solely what companies do, but how they explain it clearly and honestly.T...
22 January 2026 - 14:00
Can microbes make the food system more sustainable?
This week: Cargill's vice president of global core research and development, Cordell Hardy, talks with Ian Welsh about how fermentation can reshape food production. From zero-calorie sweeteners to plant-based materials and localised protein sources, they discuss how microbes are being used as miniature manufacturing plants. Plus: cocoa shortages drive rise in chocolate alternatives; luxury bran...
13 Nov 25
10 Apr 25 | Weekly podcast
Why traditional climate accounting risks falling short
This week: Kiff Gallagher, executive director of the Global Heat Reduction Initiative, talks with...
09 Apr 25 | Webinar
Climate-smart agriculture: how technology can power data-driven sustainability in food systems (webinar video recording)
As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, the challenge lies in scaling practices that restore ...
07 Apr 25 | Podcast
Monday briefing – Latest progress in delivering just food systems
This week: Innovation Forum's Diana Kim and Hannah Oborne discuss latest trends within the food a...
04 Apr 25 | Weekly podcast
Recalibrating circular strategies for plastic waste management
This week: Sebastian Munden, chair of environmental NGO WRAP, talks with Ian Welsh about the pote...
03 Apr 25 | Podcast
How collaboration is driving progress and delivering circular packaging models
Willemijn Peeters, CEO and founder of Searious Business, talks with Ian Welsh about the evolving ...
01 Apr 25 | Webinar
From data gaps to compliance: the role of Geospatial AI in sustainability (webinar)
Sustainability claims are facing increasing scrutiny, with rising costs, data uncertainty and gro...
31 Mar 25 | Podcast
Monday briefing – Circular conversations: the latest innovations and progress in sustainable packaging
This week: Innovation Forum’s Lia Da Giau and Ian Welsh highlight the growing integration of rese...
31 Mar 25 | Podcast
Reality check: the role business plays in driving responsible sourcing and ethical trade
At the recent Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum in London, industry experts joined Ian...
31 Mar 25 | Webinar
Supply gaps in transition metals: The investments required to deliver a clean energy transition – webinar recording
Click here to view the video recordingAs demand for critical minerals surges due to accelerating ...
27 Mar 25 | Weekly podcast
What it takes to align apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers
This week: Colin Browne, CEO of Cascale, talks with Ian Welsh, exploring the state of sustainabil...
26 Mar 25 | Podcast
Through the ag investor lens: the shift towards nature-based solutions
Sajeev Mohankumar, senior climate and biodiversity specialist at the FAIRR Initiative, talks with...