Sustainability Uncovered

edie.net

What are the climate stories that really matter? How are businesses avoiding greenwashing and backing the solutions that could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized. Sustainability Uncovered brings you exclusive commentary from experts in sustainable business, cleantech and climate 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, student, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things related to the green economy – this is the series for you! Sustainability Uncovered is hosted by edie, the UK’s longest-standing B2B media platform focused on sustainable business. For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 41: Decarbonising British manufacturing and understanding the SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard

    Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This episode is all about science-based climate targets for businesses. Who is setting them? How are the standards underpinning them set to change in 2026? And how do they translate to real changes to business's processes, products and supply chains? We put these questions to two expert guest speakers: - The Science-Based Targets initiative's CEO David Kennedy - Farrow & Ball's head of R&D Gareth Hayfield Your co-hosts this episode are edie's content editor Sarah George, editor Matt Mace, and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    48 min

  2. 30 JAN

    Episode 40: Greening vet care and making oat milk sexy again

    Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered for this first episode of 2026! In this edition, the team look at the trends that shaped corporate sustainability strategies during the headwinds of 2025 - and how this will impact the actions many businesses take in the year ahead. They then serve up two new and exclusive interviews with senior ESG professionals in two very different sectors, namely food and drink, and vetcare. Our conversations cover everything from combatting misinformation on plant-based diets, to measuring Scope 3 emissions, and finding lower-waste ways to keep our pets happy and healthy. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. Your expert guests are Oatly’s senior sustainability director, Caroline Reid, and IVC Evidensia's sustainability and ESG director, Sarah Heath. 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    47 min

  3. 19/12/2025

    Episode 39: Cleantech funding, climate networking and employee ESG engagement

    As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainability Uncovered podcast provides a look back at the year's biggest sustainable business trends - and a look ahead to what's in store for the green economy in 2026. In this episode, we look back at the challenges and opportunities faced by cleantech startups and scaleups in 2025. We also look at the hottest innovation themes right now. We also look at how one large business, Bupa, has evolved its ESG strategy this year, broadening its focus from carbon and waste to employee engagement and healthier, more climate-resilient cities. Your host is edie's content editor Sarah George. Your expert guests are Juliette Devillard from Climate Connection and Nigel Sullivan from Bupa. 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    34 min

  4. 17/12/2025

    Episode 38: Did banks really give up on net-zero in 2025?

    As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainability Uncovered podcast provides a look back at the year's biggest sustainable business trends - and a look ahead to what's in store for the green economy in 2026. In this episode, we ask UK Finance's sustainability policy team whether 2025 was really an annus horribilis for sustainable finance. They draw on insights from 300+ member businesses within the UK's banking, fintech and FS sectors. Your host is edie's content editor Sarah George. Your expert guests are Ian Bhullar and Agathe Durichon from UK Finance. 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    34 min

  5. 27/11/2025

    Episode 37: Decarbonising heavy industry and going beyond the hype on green hydrogen

    The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about the solutions which businesses are using to decarbonise their operations and supply chains. Hosted shortly after the end of the UN's COP30 climate summit in Brazil, this episode focuses on the ways in which businesses are driving the energy transition on the ground. We look at whether green hydrogen really is a silver bullet for low-carbon manufacturing, and what is needed to accelerate the energy transition at industrial clusters across the world. Your edie hosts are content editor Sarah George and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. Our special guests this episode are: - Oriol Margó, sustainability leader at Kimberly-Clark. - Faustine Delasalle, CEO of the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) and Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA). 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    38 min

  6. 31/10/2025

    Episode 36: Woodland creation, combatting greenwashing and a quick COP30 preview

    The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about financing nature restoration and avoiding greenwashing with on-pack eco-claims. This episode also gives listeners a preview of everything we'll be offering around COP30, the UN's climate summit in Brazil in November. Your hosts for this episode are Sarah George, Matt Mace and Sidhi Mittal from the edie team. Our expert guest speakers are: - National Parks Partnerships' head of nature-based solutions Holly Story - Nick Heasman at the South Downs National Park - Rebekah Lees, head of communications at the EcoBeautyScore Association This episode has been sponsored by National Parks Partnerships. 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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    59 min

  7. 26/09/2025

    Episode 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash

    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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    49 min

  8. 29/08/2025

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

    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! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

    42 min
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What are the climate stories that really matter? How are businesses avoiding greenwashing and backing the solutions that could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized. Sustainability Uncovered brings you exclusive commentary from experts in sustainable business, cleantech and climate 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, student, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things related to the green economy – this is the series for you! Sustainability Uncovered is hosted by edie, the UK’s longest-standing B2B media platform focused on sustainable business. For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.

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  • Creator
    edie.net
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    264
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Sustainability Uncovered

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