Sustainability Demystified

Sustainability Demystified
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This is Sustainability Demystified—the podcast where we break down the big, often confusing world of sustainability. Each episode, we’ll dive into how sustainability drives success in business, how to communicate your company's sustainable efforts, as well as shout out some amazing businesses that are leading the way. Your hosts are Environmental Scientist Millie Taylor and B Corp Consultant Tamara Pitelen. If you're ready to get smarter about sustainability and its impact on your business, you’re in the right place. Let’s get demystified!"

  1. Ep. 24: Sustainable Business Awards 2025

    11/19/2025

    Ep. 24: Sustainable Business Awards 2025

    It is awards season at the Sustainable Business Network with the 23rd annual Sustainable Business Awards happening 20 Nov 2025. This episode we take a look at the finalists of the 2025 awards and what cool innovations and projects they're working on. Vying for the top two awards, winners will be announced in Auckland tonight as they celebrate the incredible work of our homegrown innovators. https://sustainable.org.nz/next/whos-next/?mc_cid=ad433e79a9&mc_eid=8ab925d706

    26 min
  2. Ep. 23: Our Actions Tell a Story' OATAS and sustainability reporting

    11/19/2025

    Ep. 23: Our Actions Tell a Story' OATAS and sustainability reporting

    This episode we follow up our talk with Mitch Shaw, the co-founder of Upstream, about how they have continued their reach with their sustainability reporting tool, OATAS. Hear about how they're helping the construction industry to improve environmental outcomes and achieve social good in the process. To learn more about Upstream and OATAS, check out their website: https://www.oatas.co/

    28 min
  3. Ep. 22: Supporting the S of ESG through Upstream

    10/29/2025

    Ep. 22: Supporting the S of ESG through Upstream

    This episode we talk to Mitch Shaw, the co-founder of Upstream, about how their social enterprise gives back to youth charities in Canterbury. Hear about how you as a business or individual can support these charities whilst going about your everyday activities. To learn more about Upstream, check out their website: https://www.upstream.co.nz/

    29 min
  4. Ep. 21: Adaptation Futures Conference 2025

    10/19/2025

    Ep. 21: Adaptation Futures Conference 2025

    This episode we discuss the upcoming Adaptation Futures Conference 2025 happening 13-16 October at Te Pae in Christchurch. There is a big line up of the latest scientific research happening in the climate space, with leaders and academics converging from all over the world. Check out the conference proceedings here to learn more, or head along in-person or online. https://adaptationfutures2025.com/

    27 min
  5. Ep. 20: WTF are Digital Product Passports?

    09/25/2025

    Ep. 20: WTF are Digital Product Passports?

    In this episode, we look at digital product passports, what are they, and how to leverage them by getting ahead of consumer expectations, export demand and tightening regulations. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are digital records that provide detailed information about a product's lifecycle, its origin, materials, environmental impact, and disposal recommendations. Under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), DPPs will be mandatory for many products traded in the EU.

    27 min
  6. Ep. 19: Choosing a sustainability certification

    09/16/2025

    Ep. 19: Choosing a sustainability certification

    There is a lengthy list of environmental certifications to pick from, so where do you start when it comes to choosing the right one for your business? We discuss the benefits of going down the certification route and some different things to consider. Check out the full list on Millie's blog: https://millietaylorsustainability.substack.com/p/environmental-certifications-how If you have any questions about certifications, feel free to send us an email to sustainabilitydemystified@gmail.com

    26 min
  7. Ep. 18: The rise and rise of climate litigation

    09/16/2025

    Ep. 18: The rise and rise of climate litigation

    On 24 July, the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, released its landmark advisory opinion clarifying the legal obligations of nations of the world in relation to climate change. Will this judgement boost the already increasingly-prolific number of global climate court cases? https://www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/ https://www.climate-court.com/post/big-climate-litigation-cases-to-watch-in-2025/ https://www.climateinthecourts.com/ten-climate-court-wins-in-2024/

    26 min
  8. Ep. 17: Kiwi companies reimagining waste

    08/16/2025

    Ep. 17: Kiwi companies reimagining waste

    In this episode, we want to give a big shout out to Kiwi companies who are tackling the issue of waste and taking steps to a more circular business model, in particular, Waitaha Canterbury companies. There's no such thing as waste in nature. Business has a lot to learn from Mother Earth's circular model. Listen to hear more about brands such as Offcut, Medsalv, Eco Store, and The Warehouse with how they're creating new value out of 'waste'.

    26 min
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This is Sustainability Demystified—the podcast where we break down the big, often confusing world of sustainability. Each episode, we’ll dive into how sustainability drives success in business, how to communicate your company's sustainable efforts, as well as shout out some amazing businesses that are leading the way. Your hosts are Environmental Scientist Millie Taylor and B Corp Consultant Tamara Pitelen. If you're ready to get smarter about sustainability and its impact on your business, you’re in the right place. Let’s get demystified!"

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  • Creator
    Sustainability Demystified
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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