Source of Good

Hueman Group Media and Cascale
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Source of Good is where leaders across the consumer goods industry share how they collaborate to combat climate change and support decent work for all. A podcast hosted by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, co-produced by Hueman Group Media and Cascale, a global nonprofit alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    Beyond the Blank: Building the Business of Better Basics with SanMar

    What does it take to turn sustainability from a long-term aspiration into measurable business strategy? Emily Gigot, director of sustainability at SanMar explains how one of the world’s largest suppliers of blank apparel is embedding sustainability across its operations — from factory engagement and Higg FEM adoption to Better Buying transparency and science-based climate targets. Emily shares why collaboration matters, how supplier feedback is shaping purchasing practices, and why sustainability teams should think more like a pit crew than a solo driver to keep goals on track. SanMar: www.sanmar.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. May 26

    2030 is Coming: Are We Ready? with TAL Apparel Limited

    As the consumer goods industry races to make good on decarbonization targets, Dr. Delman Lee, Vice Chair of TAL Apparel Limited and a longtime Cascale Board Member, has thoughts. In this episode, he demonstrates how sustainability can evolve from a compliance exercise into a company’s core purpose. He also reflects on the realities of decarbonization, the business case for strategies like solar, why responsible purchasing practices are critical, and the possibilities AI could bring to waste reduction.  TAL Apparel: www.talapparel.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  3. May 12

    Why Isn’t This Standard Practice Yet? with Komar

    Komar’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Dr. Thiwanka De Fonseka, explains how the company turns sustainability from a checkbox into measurable impact. By aligning teams, engaging suppliers, and using Higg Index data to inform decisions, Komar is building a more collaborative and accountable approach to supply chain sustainability. In this episode, we explore what it takes to move beyond compliance and put real change into practice. If the building blocks are there, why isn’t this standard practice yet? Listen to find out. Komar: komarbrands.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  4. Apr 28

    Thinking in Generations with Busana Apparel Group

    Busana Apparel Group turns 50 with a clear philosophy: think in generations. In this episode, CEO Sunil Shewakramani breaks down how the company prioritizes worker wellbeing while raising the bar on environmental performance. We also explore what it would take to scale collaboration across the consumer goods industry.  Busana Apparel Group: www.busanagroup.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  5. Apr 14

    From Heritage to the Next Generation: Levi’s Blueprint for Change

    Levi's is a pioneer in more than just denim. In this episode, Jennifer DuBuisson, Senior Director of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co., explains how the company's WaterLess® innovation became the industry standard for water reduction. Now, the heritage brand’s 2030 Beyond the Blue strategy is raising the bar even further, while their Wear Longer Project teaches Gen Z about emotional durability through mending.  To learn more about Levi Strauss & Co., visit www.levistrauss.com Beyond The Blue 2030 Water Strategy: www.levistrauss.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LSCo_Water-Strategy-2030_Final.pdf Wear Longer Project: www.levistrauss.com/wearlongerproject Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  6. Mar 31

    Piecing Together the EU Sustainability Puzzle With Policy Hub

    To kick off Season 4, we're diving in on the topic at the forefront of global apparel industry conversations: EU sustainability regulation. Our guest Marina Prados Espínola, director of policy coordination & stakeholder engagement at the Policy Hub, gives us the inside scoop on what's current and coming for eco-design, waste regulation, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and more. To learn more about The Policy Hub, visit policyhub.org Check the EU policy map here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/policy-hub_eu-environmentomnibus-innovation-activity-7371575192537534464-ysay Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  7. Feb 17

    Sustainability Needs a Different Angle with Anne-Laure Descours

    How we talk about sustainability is just as important as whether we talk about it at all. Anne-Laure Descours, former Chief Sourcing Officer of Puma and current board member at Gildan, has spent decades identifying and closing gaps within the apparel industry. Today, she explains why sustainability isn't just good for people and the planet – it’s good for business.  Check out Anne-Laure’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-laure-descours-6396ba4 Learn more about Puma’s RE:FIBRE program: https://about.puma.com/en/circularity/refibre   Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. Feb 3

    Meeting Suppliers Where They Are with ERALDA and Eileen Fisher

    David Forsgate grew up in the apparel industry, and one of the lasting lessons he learned while watching his father Brian run the sourcing company ERALDA was this: nothing beats building trust through face-to-face relationships with clients, suppliers, and workers. Now serving as ERALDA's Chief Representative Officer, David shares what that people-first approach looks like amid increasingly complicated and automated supply chains. Learn more about ERALDA at eralda.com Check out Eileen Fisher here: www.eileenfisher.com Produced by Cascale and Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Cascale or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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Source of Good is where leaders across the consumer goods industry share how they collaborate to combat climate change and support decent work for all. A podcast hosted by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, co-produced by Hueman Group Media and Cascale, a global nonprofit alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hueman Group Media and Cascale
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hueman Group Media
  • Show Website
    Source of Good