27 Jun 17 | Podcast
Clarks on the next steps for leather supply chain collaboration
As a byproduct the leather sector’s ability to leverage has traditionally been lessened and there...
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
22 Jun 17 | Podcast
The technology that will trace, track and monitor supply chains
There are many benefits of supplier mapping, but what are the key elements in an efficient mappin...
25 May 17 | Podcast
Get beyond tier 1 suppliers to engage with labour risks
Smith, analyst with Ecovadis, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about how companies are now...
15 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – how corporate culture is evolving
A whole company approach to disclosure is necessary, and this requires new and innovative solutio...
15 May 17 | Podcast
How to be proactive on modern slavery migration risks
Lyon and Welsh discuss where companies can find information that helps them uncover where the mig...
11 May 17 | Podcast
Modern slavery – the move from reporting to fundamental corporate change
The changing legislative landscape has meant that companies are under pressure to be transparent ...
09 May 17 | Podcast
Could forced labour cost your company access to the US market?
The 2016 US Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act introduced restrictions on importation i...
05 May 17 | Podcast
Phil Bloomer: how to learn from leading companies on modern slavery
Bloomer points out that the content of the first 1,700+ modern slavery statements demonstrates th...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Olam’s low-impact development challenges in Africa
Stewart outlines how Olam has responded to activist criticisms, why the company has agreed to a m...
31 Mar 17 | Podcast
Why market access is essential for smallholders
Companies needs smallholder entrepreneurs to ensure supply security, and farming communities are ...
23 Mar 17 | Podcast
IFC pushes for smallholder professionalism
These challenges are a major constraint to growth of the agriculture sector, and impact security ...
16 Mar 17 | Podcast
Business and deforestation – are companies going to meet their supply chain commitments?
In this webinar, the findings from two new reports from Forest Trends’ Supply Change initiative a...