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.

Supply gaps in transition metals: The investments required to deliver a clean energy transition

As demand for critical minerals surges due to accelerating clean energy initiatives, the landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Current and looming supply gaps ar...

25 March 2025 - 13:00

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Climate-smart agriculture: how technology can power data-driven sustainability in food systems

Making agriculture sustainable is complicated — but it’s also essential for building a climate-resilient future. As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, the challe...

8 April 2025 - 13:00

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Deep sea mining: What do we really know about the social and environmental impact?

The deep seabed contains untapped reserves of critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel, and zinc — essential for driving the energy transition. With land-based mineral...

22 April 2025 - 13:00

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From waste to worth: circular solutions for sustainable packaging

This week: Willemijn Peeters, CEO and founder of Searious Business talks with Ian Welsh about what a sustainable approach to packaging looks like. They discuss how businesses can transition to circular systems by prioritising design for reuse and recycling while considering existing infrastructures.Plus: Brazil's highway sparks outrage before COP30; Ghana's cocoa crisis fuels illegal gold minin...

14 Mar 25

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...

Climate-smart agriculture: how technology can power data-driven sustainability in food systems

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, the challenge lies in scaling practices that restore ...

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...

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...

Regen agri partnerships: putting palm oil famers first

This week: Rob Nicholls from Musim Mas, Livelihoods Venture’s Sébastien de Royer and Rizki Pandu ...

Can US agriculture be carbon negative?

Marty Matlock from the University of Arkansas talks with Ian Welsh about how US agriculture can b...

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...

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...

What ethical sourcing means for businesses today

This week: Andrew Wallis, CEO of business and human rights NGO Unseen, talks with Ian Welsh about...

Best practice: How to find the opportunity from regulation

Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Beyond Human Rights Compliance, talks with Ian Welsh about how...

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...

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...

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Apparel and textiles
Plastics and packaging
Food and agriculture
Scope 3 and climate
Responsible sourcing and ethical trade
Landscapes and commodity sourcing