edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Stew Horne, head of policy at Energy Saving Trust. 
At a time when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering rolling back some green policies, Stew spells out why this would be a bad idea for businesses and for efforts to lower home energy bills.

#SustyTalk: Energy Saving Trust's Stew Horne on fixing British energy policy

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly-debated topics in corporate sustainability. 

In this discussion, edie's content editor Sarah George talks about the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with Amir Sokolowski, director of climate at CDP. 

Discussion points: 
- Understanding exactly how the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will affect your business

- How the Directive integrates with GRI, ISSB and other reporting frameworks 

- Structuring and delivering your CSRD report: top tips for success

CSRD Uncovered: Everything You Need To Know, In 20 Minutes

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly-debated topics in corporate sustainability.

In this discussion, edie editor Matt Mace sits down with sustainability representatives from TalkTalk, Virgin Media O2 and Krystal to address the “elephant in the room” as we ask them, can businesses grow while reducing emissions?

The elephant in the room: Will we ever decouple business growth from environmental impact?

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly-debated topics in corporate sustainability.

In this discussion, edie's content editor Sarah George talks about the mess that is the UK's green policy with James Fotherby, senior policy officer, Aldersgate Group.

Net-Zero Policy: Everything you need to know in 10 minutes

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly debated topics in corporate sustainability.

In this discussion, edie’s content editor Sarah George talks about the ever-growing list of reporting and disclosure frameworks with Richard Howitt, Former CEO of the IIRC and Pauliina Murphy, Engagement & Communications Director at WBA.

The Sustainability Reporting Lowdown

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly debated topics in corporate sustainability.

In this discussion, edie’s editor Matt Mace sits down with Hannah Cornick, Head of Sustainability and Social Innovation, Danone, and Sally Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, Upfield to look at how the food and manufacturing sectors are starting to turn toward plant-based solutions to reduce emissions.

Addressing the environmental impact of animal agriculture

At the edie 24 event in London last month, our award-winning editorial team hosted a series of punchy decisions intended to enlighten and inform audiences on the most complex and hotly debated topics in corporate sustainability.

In this discussion, edie’s editor Matt Mace sits down with, Adele Cheli Partnerships & Strategy Director, GSK, and, Professor Paolo Taticchi, Professor in Strategy and Sustainability & Co-director UCL Centre for Sustainable Business to explore how the landscape and public perceptions on carbon offsetting are both changing.

Carbon offsetting: An essential on the path to net-zero or a dangerous distraction?

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with ADM’s director of global sustainability programmes Michelle French, who discusses the challenges and opportunities of reducing farms’ climate impacts and implementing adaptation. She is in discussion with edie's content editor Sarah George.

#SustyTalk: ADM’s Michelle French on scaling regenerative agriculture

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Henry Boot’s responsible business manager Jack Kidder, who outlines his learnings on forging external partnerships and driving change within the business on the road to net-zero.
He explains why this is crucial to rising above disinformation and short-termism against the backdrop of the UK's general election.
Kidder is in conversation with edie's content editor Sarah George.

#SustyTalk: Henry Boot’s Jack Kidder on collaboration for a just net-zero transition

Who’s paying for the transition to regenerative farming? And what innovative approaches are needed to fix the food system? Find out in edie's new #SustyTalk podcast episode with SVZ’s sustainability manager Silvi Navarete.

This episode includes learnings on building accountability and equity into the financing of sustainable business projects in the supply chain; sharing knowledge on climate; and fostering impactful collaborations.

It’s a must-listen for anyone working in sustainability in food and drink.

This episode is hosted by edie's content editor, Sarah George.

#SustyTalk with SVZ: How can we finance sustainable farming

Tune in as our content editor Sarah sits down with Ed Rhys-Jones for a COP29 preview, breaking down what the big issues are likely to be and how businesses are planning to get involved.
Ed is an expert partner in BCG’s Climate and Sustainability Practice, co-lead for BCG’s Center for Sustainability Policy & Regulation, and Global Lead for Climate COPs. He is also a former UK diplomat having been posted in the USA and Middle East. Ed has supported three prior COP presidencies - UK (2021), Egypt (2022) and the UAE (2023).

COP29 preview with BCG's Ed Rhys Jones

What are the climate stories that really matter? What breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? And who’ll take home the coveted Big Fat Sustainability Uncovered Quiz of the Year trophy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized.

Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in association with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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#SustyTalk: Energy Saving Trust's Stew Horne on fixing British energy policy

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