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!

Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

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

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!

Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

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.

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!

Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

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

Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.

Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many industries and geographies. 

In this episode, we speak with sustainability leaders in fashion and beverages to learn how they are responding. 

Our guest is Kering’s head of sustainable sourcing and nature initiatives, Rachel Kolbe Semhoun.

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). 

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 34 (pt 1): Inside luxury giant Kering’s new water strategy

Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.

Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many industries and geographies.

In this episode, we speak with sustainability leaders in fashion and beverages to learn how they are responding.

Our guests are: 
- Nigel Paine, VP of production at Carlsberg Britvic 
- Dr Emma Burnett, agriculture & sustainability researcher at Fielden, Whisky of England
- Hannah Groom, sales and marketing director at Fielden, Whisky of England

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter).

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 34 (pt 2): How drinks businesses are responding to water risks and nature loss

In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025.

Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). 

Our expert guests this episode are:
- Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman
- The Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) head of responsible business, Kaie Small-Warner.

Sustainability Uncovered explores and recaps 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 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash

In this new and exclusive edie Extra podcast episode, edie's editor Matt Mace exploring energy retailer OVO’s new climate transition plan with its senior sustainability manager, Kim van Lieshout.

Bristol-based energy supplier OVO  published its first climate transition plan in June 2025, setting out how it intends to achieve its 2035 net-zero target and make low-carbon heating more accessible to its four million customers.

Called ‘Mind the Green Gap’, the plan calls on UK policymakers to make electricity and electrified solutions, especially heat pumps, more affordable for homes and businesses.

Kim shares her hopes for the UK's forthcoming Warm Homes Plan, and imparts wisdom on how other businesses can draw up credible decarbonisation plans aligned with core strategy.

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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#SustyTalk: How did OVO Energy develop its first climate transition plan?

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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