18 Jan 18 | Podcast
Are responsible investors taking palm oil more seriously in 2018?
Toby Webb meets with Abigail Herron, global head of responsible investment at Aviva Investors, an...
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.
From data gaps to compliance: the role of Geospatial AI in sustainability
Sustainability claims are facing increasing scrutiny, with rising costs, data uncertainty and growing pressure on businesses to provide verifiable proof of their effor...
22 May 2025 - 14:00
Voices from the field: how US farmers are shaping sustainable farming
This week: Kevin Burkum, CEO of US Farmers and Ranchers in Action, and Michael Crinion, a South Dakota-based farmer and chair of USFRA, talk with Ian Welsh about the evolving challenges facing US agriculture. They explore how climate volatility, trade policies and supply chain pressures are reshaping farming, and why resilience, community and innovation are key to long-term success.Plus: Apple ...
24 Apr 25
19 Dec 17 | Podcast
Bayer: business opportunities from sugar supply efficiencies
Stephen Brunner, global key relation manager, Bayer, explains to Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh the...
19 Dec 17 | Podcast
Nokia: transparency breeds success when tackling human rights
Companies find themselves having to engage with emerging human rights laws and the affect on thei...
14 Dec 17 | Podcast
Changing human rights legal risks and what to do about them
The legal landscapes for businesses regarding human rights are in flux. In this podcast, Michael ...
08 Dec 17 | Podcast
How blockchain can help tackle deforestation
In this podcast Jessica Verhagen, vice-president, business development and strategy, Ecosphere+, ...
30 Nov 17 | Podcast
Mighty Earth – how to decouple agriculture and deforestation
Glenn Hurowitz, CEO of Mighty Earth, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the NGO’s work...
23 Nov 17 | Podcast
Ikea: make innovative use of material the market norm
In this podcast with Ian Welsh, Caroline Reid, project manager strategic sustainable development,...
23 Nov 17 | Podcast
Tackling deforestation: use existing data better
Emerging technology can help companies monitor their supply chains and track deforestation commit...
16 Nov 17 | Podcast
What legislative tools can tackle ocean plastic?
Business responds well to clarity, simplicity and consistency, and these three things are not hal...
16 Nov 17 | Podcast
Why companies can do well by doing good
Global Witness CEO Gillian Caldwell outlines to Ian Welsh some of her top global trends on busine...
30 Oct 17 | Podcast
Driving brand performance through supply chain transparency
For brands and companies with commodity supply chains, ensuring sustainable sourcing is no longer...
09 Oct 17 | Podcast
What is the realistic role of business in tackling ocean plastics pollution?
Plastic is everywhere. Its versatility, low weight and low cost have made our lives easier. Howev...