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...
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
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
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
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
24 Feb 25 | Webinar
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 ...
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...
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 | 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 ...
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...
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...