Name: #SustyTalk: ADM’s Michelle French on scaling regenerative agriculture by edie Extra in edie Extra
Duration: 17 min 35 s
Description: 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.

As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, this new page acts as a central home to edie's #SustyTalks and other upcoming special audio features.

Building on the success of edie’s long-standing Sustainability Uncovered podcast series, edie Extra is the place to find all the in-depth conversations with sustainability professionals about sustainability professionals.

From discussing the hot topics in the sustainability thought to retellings of how people got into the industry, edie Extra is the one-stop location for all of edie’s extra multimedia content.

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 page is a must-have for your bookmarks to keep up to date with latest sustainability developments.

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As March comes to a close, the edie team delivers a special podcast ‘relay’ for this month’s edition of Sustainability Uncovered, live from their biggest conference of the year in London – edie 24.

This episode features interviews with Belu Water, Diageo, Toast Ale, Hattiers Rum and B Lab UK. 

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!

Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership 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.

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Episode 17: Sustainable supply chains, ethical rum and the B Corp Bar

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Lavazza Group and the Lavazza Foundation’s Veronica Rossi, who shares her learnings on strategising and working holistically on sustainability in complex coffee supply chains with edie's content editor Sarah George.

#SustyTalk: Lavazza’s Veronica Rossi on creating more sustainable coffee supply chains

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 Rohitesh 'Ro' Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM). 

In conversation with edie's Sarah George, he explores whether his sector - which is not widely publicly trusted to conserve and restore nature due to historic approaches - can lead the way to a private sector which values and respects biodiversity. 

He talks about leading companies' experience piloting a new nature-related risk disclosure framework, TNFD, and advocating for legislation and regulation to encourage more firms to follow suit.

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#SustyTalk: Is nature-positive mining possible?

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with John Cant, head of Diageo Sustainable Solutions. This is the beverage giant's accelerator platform for cleantech innovators.

In conversation with edie's Sarah George, he explains why collaborating with innovators is so crucial for large businesses looking to meet stretching carbon and water goals - and how they can work together effectively.

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SustyTalk: How can big businesses support cleantech start-ups?

edie’s editor Matt Mace returns to the Green Room, where the edie team sits down with the biggest names in corporate sustainability to gain valuable insight an lessons, find out what gets them out of bed each morning and what trends they see on the horizon. Our special guest for this episode is Amanda Davies, chief R&D and sustainability officer at food and beverage giant Mars Snacking.

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Aviation accounts for 3% of annual global emissions, and is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise.
In this edie Extra episode, the edie team speaks with innovators, academics and corporate sustainability leaders to explore the array of technologies being developed to help reduce the climate impact of flying, and answer the big questions about when we're likely to see them in action on passenger planes.
Our guest organisations are OXCCU and easyJet. 

As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, edie Extra is the central home to edie's special audio features. Subscribe for episodes on sustainability leadership including panel debates, leader profiles and site visits.


The big question: How could we decarbonise aviation?

edie’s #SustyTalks interview series continues with Wine GB's sustainability champion Anne Jones.

In conversation with edie's Sarah George, she explains which environmental opportunities the industry is seeking to grasp, including innovating for climate resilience, net-zero and sustainable agriculture.

The discussion comes ahead of the Sustainability in Drinks Summit on 14 and 15 October 2024 in London. Click here for full details: https://sustainabilityindrinks.com/

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SustyTalk: How is the UK's fast-growing wine sector becoming more sustainable?

The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now, providing reflections on the recent COP29 climate summit and what the UK's new Labour Government mean for the green economy. 

Your hosts are Matt Mace (editor) and Sarah George (content editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:
- Sachin Nandha, director and trustee of the International Centre for Sustainability
- James Hardy, director of sustainability UK at Turner and Townsend
- Fiona Morgan, chief purpose officer at SailGP

Sustainability Uncovered 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 26: A COP29 debrief and the future of purpose-led business

edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is back for 2025! Tune in to this new episode for a focus on all things sustainability communications, from making accurate customer-facing claims and building great stories, to making sure your coworkers 'get' climate.

Your host this episode is Sarah George (content editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are: 
- Intrepid Travel’s global environmental impact manager Susanne Etti
- Bugaboo’s ESG manager Melanie Wijnands
- Ecotone UK’s Hayley Murgett and Daniel Parr 


Sustainability Uncovered 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Sustainability Uncovered episode 27: Fairtrade tea, sustainable holidays and cutting through the noise

This new episode of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast is all about nature. Tune in for reflections on the anniversary of the UK's 10% biodiversity net-gain mandate, including how some developers are going above and beyond - even in urban areas. This episode also delves into the practicalities of conserving and restoring nature on farms, while maintainin yields and increasing resilience.

Your hosts for this episode are edie's Sarah George (content editor) and Matt Mace (editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:
- Xander du Plessis, Development Director at St George
- Fraser McIntosh, Head of External Affairs and Sustainability, Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I
-Elodie Read, Special Projects Manager at Subak 


Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 28: Urban wetlands, biodiversity net-gain and nature-friendly farming

The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is a special to mark B Corp Month 2025. It explains how the B Corp certification standards are evolving and looks behind-the-scenes at how two fast-growing, UK-based businesses were able to certify - and the value they have found in doing so. 

Your hosts for this episode are edie's Sarah George (content editor) and Matt Mace (editor).

Our guest speakers for this episode are:
- Annie Olivier, head of growth at B Lab UK 
- Julie Chen, CEO and co-founder of The Cheeky Panda
- Emma Reid, sustainability director at Simba Sleep

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 29: Brilliant bamboo, B Corp certification and bed recycling

Sustainability professionals often state that collaboration is the secret sauce to unlocking change and impact at scale, but how can businesses avoid common partnership pitfalls - for collaborative projects both internally and externally?

edie’s content editor Sarah George, editor Matt Mace and reporter Sidhi Mittal aim to answer this question in the new Sustainability Uncovered episode, hosted in partnership with BSI Group.

This episode's expert guest speakers are:

- BSI’s group head of sustainability engagement, Heather Burrell
- Reckitt’s global head of social impact and innovation, Hamzah Sarwar
- The Fairtrade Foundation’s director of partnerships, Kerrina Thorogood

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 30: Employee engagement, Fairtrade partnerships and going beyond corporate philanthropy

Why are so many big brands watering down their packaging sustainability commitments, including pledges on recycled plastic? How can we build trust in the circular economy? And in an increasingly crowded market, what does it take to run a successful fashion resale and recycling business?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the journey to a more circular economy. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and reporter Sidhi Mittal. 

Our expert guest speakers this episode are: 

- BSI Group’s sector lead for net-zero and circularity Sara Walton
- BloombergNEF’s circular economy specialist Kirti Vasta
- Ross Barry, co-founder of Reskinned and textile recycling expert

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features 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 have a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 31: Fashion resale, circular economy standards and U-turns on plastic packaging targets

Was the UN Ocean Conference in France a success? Why are oysters a great coastal climate solution? And what, exactly, is bottom trawling?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the ways in which we can conserve and restore our oceans - whether we're business leaders, academics or athletes. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and reporter Sidhi Mittal.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:

- Alyx Elliot, campaign director at Oceana UK
- Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation
- Jemima Prior, Global Returns Project’s Impact and Partnerships Manager
- Fiona Morgan, chief purpose officer at SailGP
- Professional athletes Dylan Fletcher and Kai Hockley

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

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Episode 32: Bottom trawling bans, oyster restoration and the High Seas Treaty

Is the UK's Infrastructure Strategy good news, or bad news, for climate, nature and jobs? Are we really in an ESG winter? And what's the best path to B Corp certification?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is provides a UK policy recap as the Government strives to deliver 150 major infrastructure projects this Parliament. We also speak with sustainability experts at SMEs on how they're evolving their strategic work in 2025. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and editor Matt Mace.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:
- Mark Coates, vice president at the think tank IPA, part of Bentley Systems
- Daisy Hunter, sustainability and innovations manager at Jangro
- Joshua Mihill, co-founder of Honest Mobile

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features 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 have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

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Episode 33: Greener cleaning, B Corp strategy and Britain’s infrastructure bonanza

As more voices, businesses and initiatives pick up the conversation on the importance of tackling the climate crisis, this new page acts as a central home to edie's #SustyTalks and other upcoming special audio features.

Building on the success of edie’s long-standing Sustainability Uncovered podcast series, edie Extra is the place to find all the in-depth conversations with sustainability professionals about sustainability professionals.

From discussing the hot topics in sustainability space, to recounting the personal career journeys of green leaders, edie Extra is the one-stop location for all of edie’s extra multimedia content.

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 page is a must-have for your bookmarks to keep up to date with latest sustainability developments.

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