15 Feb 18 | Podcast
Sustainable agriculture: innovation to feed future generations
As the planet’s population increases, and natural resources are put under ever-more pressure, the...
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.
Nestlé income accelerator program: Annual Progress Report
In 2022, Nestlé launched the “Income Accelerator Program”, an innovative family-centred approach aimed at closing the living income gap and reducing child labour risks...
25 June 2025 - 13:30
Seeing the unseen: data, disruption and supply chain strategy
This week: Olivia Dobson, director of climate and resilience at Verisk Maplecroft, joins Ian Welsh to explore interconnected supply chain risks, the shift toward enterprise-level risk consideration, and emerging challenges around supply chain visibility. They examine how geopolitical uncertainties, regulatory compliance and data management are reshaping sourcing strategies. Plus: Ulla Hueppe, v...
12 Jun 25
08 Feb 18 | Podcast
Plastic packaging that really disappears in landfill and the oceans?
Robert Pocius from Tek Pak Solutions talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about how his compan...
25 Jan 18 | Podcast
Syngenta: better value chain partnerships will benefit smallholder farmers
Roberto Vega, Syngenta’s head smallholder policy and food chain relations, talks with Innovation ...
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...
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
Tackling deforestation: use existing data better
Emerging technology can help companies monitor their supply chains and track deforestation commit...
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,...
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...