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OBE Sustainability

Raw, unfiltered chats about the tech, policy and money behind climate solutions. Hosts Francesco De Lieto (OBE Sustainability Managing Director) and Emma Mee (Head of Membership, Green Angel Ventures) sit with founders, scientists, academics and investors on what works, what doesn’t, and what still needs inventing. With a touch of humour. Produced by OBE, a sustainability consultancy specialising in life‑cycle assessment, research and green tech. More: • oneobe.com • youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 • linkedin.com/company/on‑behalf‑of‑earth Ciiiao!

  1. Episode 050 - How Secure Is the Energy Transition? | Uri Sadot

    MAR 26

    Episode 050 - How Secure Is the Energy Transition? | Uri Sadot

    The energy transition is accelerating — solar, storage, electrification.But as energy systems become more connected and more distributed, they also become more exposed. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee speak with Uri Sadot, Managing Director of Solar Defend (https://solardefend.eu/) , about a topic that is quickly moving from theory to reality: cybersecurity in energy infrastructure. Uri explains how renewable energy assets — particularly solar — are increasingly treated as critical infrastructure, and why that shift is forcing a new level of attention from regulators, investors, and operators. The conversation covers real-world incidents, including coordinated attacks on energy assets in Europe, and what these mean for the future of the grid.  Beyond risk, the discussion moves into economics. How much does it actually cost to secure a solar plant?What happens when cybersecurity becomes a compliance requirement?And should resilience be factored into how energy assets are valued and financed?The episode also explores the role of AI — both as a tool for attackers and defenders — and why, despite increasing complexity, most vulnerabilities still come down to basic “cyber hygiene”. From grid resilience to investment decisions, this conversation looks at how the energy transition is evolving from a question of deployment to one of maturity — and what it takes to build a system that is not only clean, but robust. Don’t forget to follow the podcast to catch the next episode. Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and climate technologies. For more information:https://oneobe.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or ideas for future episodes?Email us at info@oneobe.com Ciiiiao! 🌱

    41 min
  2. Episode 049 - Is Carbon Fibre Actually Sustainable? | Gary Owen

    MAR 11

    Episode 049 - Is Carbon Fibre Actually Sustainable? | Gary Owen

    Carbon fibre is one of the most advanced materials in modern engineering. It makes aircraft lighter, electric vehicles more efficient, wind turbines stronger, and high-performance sports equipment possible. But behind these advantages lies a major challenge. Producing carbon fibre is extremely energy-intensive, manufacturing generates large amounts of waste, and recycling composites remains technically difficult. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee speak with Gary Owen, CEO at Lineat (http://lineat.co.uk/), a UK climate technology company developing industrial processes to recover and reuse carbon fibre. Gary explains why carbon fibre recycling has historically been so difficult, why large amounts of composite material are wasted during manufacturing, and how new technologies could help bring circularity to one of the most important materials used in aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. The conversation explores the real carbon footprint of carbon fibre, the growing demand for lightweight materials in sectors like EVs and wind energy, and how recycled composites could become both a sustainability solution and a new industrial opportunity. From aircraft and Formula One to tennis rackets, electronics and electric vehicles, this episode looks at how advanced materials are shaping the future of engineering — and whether one of the most powerful materials ever developed can finally become circular. Don’t forget to follow the podcast to catch the next episode. Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and climate technologies. For more information: https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at info@oneobe.com Ciiiiao! 🌱

    45 min
  3. Episode 048 - Are We Measuring Emissions the Wrong Way? | Spencer Brennan

    FEB 25

    Episode 048 - Are We Measuring Emissions the Wrong Way? | Spencer Brennan

    For more than two decades, companies have relied on emission factors, spreadsheets, and high-level averages to calculate their carbon footprints. But what if this entire system is fundamentally flawed? In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee speak with Spencer Brennan, founder of Neutreeno (https://www.neutreeno.com/), about why today’s carbon accounting methods often fail to deliver the precision and insight needed for real decarbonisation — especially in complex, global supply chains. Spencer explains why traditional approaches can create a false sense of accuracy, how outdated databases distort Scope 3 emissions, and why spend-based carbon accounting can lead to massive overestimation. He introduces Neutreeno’s process-based modelling approach, built around thousands of real industrial processes, designed to deliver faster, auditable, and more actionable “engineering-grade” carbon data. From PlayStation consoles to steel, cement, pharma, and energy infrastructure, this conversation looks at how better data can unlock faster decarbonisation — and why measuring emissions is only useful if it leads to real change. A deep, honest discussion on the future of carbon accounting, sustainable procurement, and the tools companies will need to meet their 2030 targets. Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Ciiiiao!

    45 min
  4. Episode 047 - What Happens at Sea When Nobody’s Watching? | Nick Wise

    FEB 11

    Episode 047 - What Happens at Sea When Nobody’s Watching? | Nick Wise

    In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee speak with Nick Wise, founder and CEO of OceanMind (https://oceanmind.global/) and co-founder of Climate TRACE (https://climatetrace.org/), about what really happens at sea when nobody is watching. Nick explains how satellites, artificial intelligence, and data-driven intelligence are being used to expose illegal fishing, environmental crime, forced labour, and regulatory blind spots across the world’s oceans. The conversation explores why enforcement remains so difficult, the limits of certification and traceability, and the growing risks linked to deep-sea mining. A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the hidden systems shaping life at sea — and what it will really take to make ocean protection work. Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Ciiiiao!

    50 min
  5. Episode 046 - How the Sustainability Job Market Is Changing in 2026 | Martin Kettlewell

    JAN 27

    Episode 046 - How the Sustainability Job Market Is Changing in 2026 | Martin Kettlewell

    Are green and sustainability jobs really declining — or is the narrative misleading? Despite the gloomy headlines, the reality may be more complex than it appears. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco and Emma are joined by Martin Kettlewell, founder of Pure Fuel (https://www.pure-fuel.com/), a recruitment firm operating across the UK and UAE, to unpack what is actually happening in the sustainability job market — and what may come next. We discuss whether the green jobs boom has truly peaked, how politics, regulation and global uncertainty are reshaping hiring decisions, and where demand for talent is really moving. The conversation also explores the trade-offs of relocating to markets such as Dubai, the growing role of AI in recruitment and sustainability roles, and what both professionals and founders can do to stay adaptable in a changing market. Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Ciiiiao!

    56 min
  6. Episode 045 - Turning Waste Into Platinum - Dr. Chris Egan-Morriss & Patrick King

    JAN 13

    Episode 045 - Turning Waste Into Platinum - Dr. Chris Egan-Morriss & Patrick King

    "Can we really extract platinum from waste using bacteria?" Platinum group metals sit at the heart of the energy transition, enabling everything from catalysts and electronics to hydrogen and clean energy technologies. Yet their supply is highly concentrated, energy-intensive, and increasingly constrained. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco and Emma explore a radically different approach: using bacteria to extract and recycle platinum group metals from waste streams. Together and based on the research of Dr. Chris Egan-Morriss and Patrick King, researchers from the University of Manchester, we unpack how metal-reducing bacteria can recover platinum from dilute industrial effluents and e-waste, why this matters for supply security, and what life-cycle assessment reveals about the real environmental impacts of biorecovery compared to mining and conventional recycling. The conversation covers the promise — and the limits — of biological recovery, the role of e-waste as an underused resource, the challenges of scaling up bioprocesses, and what needs to change for these technologies to move from the lab into industrial reality. Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! 
 Ciiiiao!

    36 min
  7. Episode 044 – Decarbonising Shipping | Grant Brown

    12/17/2025

    Episode 044 – Decarbonising Shipping | Grant Brown

    “We will have a multi-fuel future.” Shipping underpins global trade — but it’s also one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco and Emma are joined by Grant Brown, Director of Corporate Strategy (EMEA) at Hitachi, to unpack what shipping & maritime decarbonisation actually looks like in practice. From alternative fuels like e-methanol and e-ammonia, to the role of ports, infrastructure, and policy, the conversation goes beyond theory into real-world constraints. Grant explains why no single solution will dominate shipping, and how strategy, supply chains, regulation, and geopolitics are shaping the path to net-zero. Key takeaways: E-ammonia is expected to be a key fuel for deep-sea shipping.E-methanol is closer to adoption due to mature engine technology.The maritime sector is lagging behind other industries in decarbonization efforts.Innovative solutions like rigid and jet-sails can provide immediate carbon savings. Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! 
 Ciiiiao!

    50 min
  8. Episode 043 - Solving a Hidden Pollution Problem - Hanson Cheng & Siobhan Anderson

    12/03/2025

    Episode 043 - Solving a Hidden Pollution Problem - Hanson Cheng & Siobhan Anderson

    Tyre wear is one of the biggest sources of microplastic pollution — but few people know it even exists. In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco and Emma speak with Hanson Cheng and Siobhan Anderson from The Tyre Collective (thetyrecollective.com), a team developing innovative technology to capture tyre particulate matter directly at the source. We explore why tyre dust matters for air quality, water quality, public health, and sustainability, and how smart design and engineering can help cities across Europe and beyond reduce environmental impact. A hopeful look at a hidden pollution problem — and the people working to solve it. Key takeaways: Tire wear contributes significantly to microplastic pollution.The Tire Collective aims to capture tire pollution at the source using electrostatics.Regulatory frameworks are beginning to address tire pollution in Europe and the US.Driving style can significantly impact tire wear and pollution levels.There is a growing awareness of the health impacts of microplastics from tire wear.Consumer awareness and labeling of tire pollution are on the horizon with Euro7 regulations.Collaboration between tire manufacturers, regulators, and technology developers is essential.Future solutions may include better tire materials and improved vehicle designs. Raw Green is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, research and green technologies.  
 For more information:  https://oneobe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-behalf-of-earth/ https://www.youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 https://www.facebook.com/OBE987 https://www.instagram.com/obe__987/ Suggestions or thoughts? Do you know any amazing new green innovation, research or story? Email us at info@oneobe.com 
 Don't forget to follow our podcast and catch up at the next episode! 
 Ciiiiao!

    35 min
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Raw, unfiltered chats about the tech, policy and money behind climate solutions. Hosts Francesco De Lieto (OBE Sustainability Managing Director) and Emma Mee (Head of Membership, Green Angel Ventures) sit with founders, scientists, academics and investors on what works, what doesn’t, and what still needs inventing. With a touch of humour. Produced by OBE, a sustainability consultancy specialising in life‑cycle assessment, research and green tech. More: • oneobe.com • youtube.com/@RAWGREEN_1 • linkedin.com/company/on‑behalf‑of‑earth Ciiiao!

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  • Creator
    OBE Sustainability
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © OBE Sustainability
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