24 Feb 25 | Podcast
Monday briefing – Making fashion fair: tackling uncertainties with innovation
This week: Ian Welsh and Innovation Forum’s Niamh Campbell talk about the tension between regulat...
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
24 Feb 25 | Webinar
What are the human rights risks in critical mineral supply chains in 2025? (webinar audio recording)
A wide variety of companies face significant risks related to human rights in sourcing minerals c...
21 Feb 25 | Video
The social impact of circularity: How circular fashion can deliver for people, planet, and profit – video recording
Circularity has the potential to reshape industries, reduce waste, and regenerate nature. But whe...
20 Feb 25 | Podcast
Can US agriculture be carbon negative?
Marty Matlock from the University of Arkansas talks with Ian Welsh about how US agriculture can b...
20 Feb 25 | Weekly podcast
Regen agri partnerships: putting palm oil famers first
This week: Rob Nicholls from Musim Mas, Livelihoods Venture’s Sébastien de Royer and Rizki Pandu ...
18 Feb 25 | Video
Regulation and reputation: What are the human rights risks in critical mineral supply chains in 2025? – Video recording
A wide variety of companies face significant risks related to human rights in sourcing minerals c...
17 Feb 25 | Podcast
Monday briefing – Latest food trends and how to empower farmers
This week: Ian Welsh and Anamya Anurag explore emerging food trends in North America, including f...
13 Feb 25 | Weekly podcast
What ethical sourcing means for businesses today
This week: Andrew Wallis, CEO of business and human rights NGO Unseen, talks with Ian Welsh about...
13 Feb 25 | Podcast
Best practice: How to find the opportunity from regulation
Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Beyond Human Rights Compliance, talks with Ian Welsh about how...
11 Feb 25 | Webinar
The reality of critical minerals: a webinar series by Innovation Forum
Innovation Forum invites you to join this complimentary webinar series, where we’ll explore human...
10 Feb 25 | Podcast
Monday briefing – The business case for responsible sourcing and ethical trade
This week: Ian Welsh and Natasha Bodnar explores the critical link between climate change and hum...
07 Feb 25 | Weekly podcast
Could bio-based alternatives replace plastic packaging?
This week: Aidan Maguire, coalition programme manager at the Plastics Pollution Coalition, talks ...