Emission: Possible

Neutral Carbon Zone

Emission: Possible with Alan Stenson cuts through the noise on sustainability and carbon management. Hosted by the CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, each episode dives into urgent, practical conversations with experts tackling the climate crisis. From credible carbon strategies to innovation and misinformation, the show aims to help businesses turn ambition into action—and make emission possible.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 9: Making Sustainability Simple: Maz Fletcher on Building Climate Communities & Driving ESG Impact

    In this episode, Alan Stenson chats with Maz Fletcher, founder of The Climate Consultancy and the UAE’s largest sustainability community. Maz shares her journey of creating a mission-led business while raising a family and explains how collective action can turn sustainability from a buzzword into real impact. From ESG strategy in the GCC to closing the climate literacy gap in schools and universities, Maz reveals practical ways organisations and individuals can make a difference. Discover why leadership buy-in, people-focused approaches, and community-building are the secret ingredients to scaling sustainability. Whether you’re a sustainability professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about climate action, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. Listen now and learn how to turn your sustainability ambitions into real-world

    41 min

  2. 8 JAN

    Episode 8: Transforming Waste into Social and Environmental Impact with Michael Amos

    What if waste could become a force for sustainability, social good, and measurable carbon savings? In this episode of Emission: Possible, host Alan Stenson sits down with Waste 2 Wonder, an organisation redefining furniture reuse through innovative circular economy strategies. We explore the hidden environmental impact of office furniture waste, and how surplus assets can be transformed into community support and social impact initiatives. The conversation highlights the School in a Box programme, which supports over 1,500 schools across 47 countries, showing how education plays a vital role in combating extreme poverty and modern slavery. We also discuss the concept of a spherical economy — putting people at the heart of sustainability — and why storytelling is key to making environmental action relatable and effective. From practical reuse strategies to future initiatives like sustainability cookery schools, this episode demonstrates how small, incremental improvements in sustainability can deliver large-scale collective impact. Tune in if you’re passionate about sustainability, the circular economy, social impact, education, and turning waste into meaningful environmental and community outcomes.

    41 min

  3. 04/12/2025

    Episode 7: Unlocking the Profit Potential of Sustainability with Jasper Steinhausen

    In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan sits down with Jasper Steinhausen — founder of Business With Impact and author of Making Sustainability Profitable — to tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in business today: that sustainability is costly, complicated, and a drag on performance. Jasper breaks down why so many companies lose momentum in their sustainability efforts, why “impact follows perceived value,” and how shifting your approach can transform sustainability from a compliance burden into a genuine profit driver.Together, they explore: • How to maintain momentum in the green transition, even amid pushback• The Impact Blueprint and its five practical steps• Why resource efficiency is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages• How aligning sustainability with business priorities unlocks rapid ROI• The power of circularity to cut costs and reduce emissions simultaneously• The role of regulation, misconceptions around ESG, and what leaders are missing Jasper also shares a free digital copy of his book for all listeners, check the show notes to download.https://bwimpact.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jasper-Steinhausen_Making-Sustainability-Profitable-1.pdf Whether you're a sustainability leader, business owner, or curious about how companies can create real impact without sacrificing performance, this episode offers clarity, strategy, and inspiration in equal measure.

    50 min

  4. 06/11/2025

    Episode 6: The Sustainability Shift: Clarity, Culture, and Change with Dave Carlos

    In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Dave Carlos, Managing Director of JustOne UK, to unpack what real progress in sustainability looks like in 2025 — beyond buzzwords, compliance, and checkbox reporting.Dave shares how JustOne helps businesses navigate the fast-changing sustainability landscape, from tackling complex reporting standards to integrating purpose into every level of strategy. Together, Alan and Dave discuss: How sustainability has evolved into a business-critical functionWhy AI is transforming how we measure, report, and reduce impactThe cultural shift businesses need to make to turn goals into resultsHow to stay resilient and credible through economic and regulatory changeIf you’re a business leader looking to move from “talking about” sustainability to actually embedding it — this episode will help you rethink where progress really starts.🎙️ Emission: Possible is the podcast by NCZ, where sustainability meets strategy.👉 Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for more conversations about climate action and credible business leadership.

    53 min

  5. 02/10/2025

    Episode 5: Leading the Charge: FM, AI, and Sustainable Leadership - with Claire Curran

    What does true leadership look like in a sector as fast-changing as facilities management? And how do evolving technologies like AI shape the way we approach sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making? In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Claire Curran, Managing Director of Linaker, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading in one of the most dynamic industries today.Claire shares candid insights on: ✔️ Embracing AI and other technologies without losing sight of people ✔️ Why the FM sector is central to the UK’s net zero journey ✔️ The importance of making bold, sustainable decisions in the boardroom and on the ground ✔️ How to thrive in a space where change is the only constant If you’re a business leader, facilities manager, or simply someone interested in where innovation and sustainability meet, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and leadership wisdom. 🎧Listen or watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and don’t forget to follow Emission: Possible for more conversations at the intersection of business and sustainability.

    41 min

  6. 04/09/2025

    Episode 4: Transformative Education for a Sustainable Future - with Dr. Chris Ives

    What role does education really play in building a sustainable future? Can universities and researchers accelerate our path to net zero — or are they still lagging behind the urgency of climate change? In this episode of Emission: Possible, we sit down with Dr. Chris Ives, Associate Professor of Environmental Management at the University of Nottingham, to explore the power of transformative education and research in driving systemic change. Together, we unpack: Why universities are pivotal to sustainability transitionsHow education equips the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakersThe crucial links between research, policy, and business in solving climate challengesWhy collaboration across academia, government, and industry is non-negotiable This conversation highlights the untapped potential of academia in shaping cultural, political, and economic shifts needed for a net zero world. Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or business leader, you’ll come away with a clearer view of how knowledge, learning, and research can reshape the future. 👉 Subscribe to Emission: Possible on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts for more conversations on climate action, carbon reduction, and the future of sustainable business. 🎧 #EmissionPossible #NetZero #SustainabilityEducation

    52 min

  7. 31/07/2025

    Episode 3: Running With Purpose: Jordan Adams on Social Sustainability & The FTD Brothers

    This week on Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Jordan Adams, co-founder of The FTD Brothers, a campaign raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia through marathons across the globe. They talk about Jordan’s advocacy through sport and running challenges, the emotional power of storytelling and advocacy, and why social sustainability is just as vital as carbon reduction and other aspects of sustainability. An episode full of heart, purpose, and movement — in every sense.

    47 min

  8. 15/07/2025

    Episode 2: Behind the Screen: The Hidden Carbon Cost of Your Website

    Alan Stenson speaks with Robbie Mould, founder of Mativus, about the surprising carbon impact of digital infrastructure — and why your website’s footprint matters for your net zero journey. Discover how businesses can measure, manage, and reduce digital emissions to stay credible, win contracts, and lead on sustainability. Listen now and start building a more climate-conscious digital presence.

    46 min

  9. TRAILER

    Welcome to Emission: Possible

    Welcome to Emission: Possible — the podcast where sustainability gets real. Hosted by Alan Stenson, CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, we cut through the noise to bring you clear, credible conversations on carbon, climate, and corporate action. No fluff. Just the facts that move us forward.

    1 min

  10. 05/06/2025

    Episode 1: The Tipping Point: Sustainability After Two Decades of Carbon Data — with Scott Armstrong

    In the first episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Scott Armstrong — a veteran of the energy and sustainability sector — to explore the critical role of sustainability education, the fight against climate disinformation, and what corporate sustainability needs to look like today. Scott brings decades of experience from across the industry, having led transformative carbon reduction programmes and worked at the heart of sustainability certification and consultancy. This episode is a practical, no-spin conversation for anyone working at the intersection of business, climate, and change.🌍 Let’s make sustainability make sense — together. Presented by Neutral Carbon Zone.   #SustainabilityPodcast #ClimateEducation #EmissionPossible #CorporateSustainability #CarbonAccounting #ScottArmstrong #AlanStenson

    1h 1m

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Emission: Possible with Alan Stenson cuts through the noise on sustainability and carbon management. Hosted by the CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, each episode dives into urgent, practical conversations with experts tackling the climate crisis. From credible carbon strategies to innovation and misinformation, the show aims to help businesses turn ambition into action—and make emission possible.

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  • Creator
    Neutral Carbon Zone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Neutral Carbon Zone
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