Innovation Forum podcast

Innovation Forum
Innovation Forum podcast

Regular podcasts on sustainable business issues from Innovation Forum.

  1. DEC 20

    EUDR unpacked #3: palm and soy plantations under the lens (webinar audio recording)

    In the third webinar in the 'EUDR unpacked' series, we addressed critical questions surrounding the regulation. This session focused specifically on the impact of EUDR on palm oil and soy plantations, putting these sectors under the spotlight. Panel: Heleen Van Den Hombergh, senior policy advisor at IUCN NL, coordinator at Collaborative Soy Initiative  Michelle Desilets, executive director, Orangutan Land Trust Mansuetus Darto, founder and national board, Indonesia's Palm Oil Smallholder Union (SPKS) Ruben Brunsveld, deputy director EMEA, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Susanne Fromwald, board member of The Collaborative Soy Initiative, general secretary of Donau Soja   Wei Peng, global head of sustainability - grains & oilseeds, Louis Dreyfus Company Will Schreiber, representative of the Retail Soy Group, director of 3Keel The discussion was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director of Innovation Forum.

    1h 8m

  2. DEC 18

    Weekly podcast – What to expect in 2025 for sustainable business

    This week: In the latest state-of-sustainable-business series conversation, Brendan May, business expert and founder of Robertsbridge, talks with Ian Welsh about emerging trends for 2025. They highlight disclosure fatigue, and the importance of streamlining business efforts and focus on impactful environmental actions.Plus: quick-fire insights from palm oil business Golden Agri-Resources chief operating officer Tony Kettinger at the scope 3 innovation forum in Washington DC. In conversation with Ian Welsh, he discusses how value chain actors can collaborate and engagement on decarbonisation.And, Coca-Cola is retreating on plastic sustainability goals, focusing instead on weaker recycling efforts; theEuropean Union approves the new packaging and packaging waste directive; according to the World Economic Forum, climate change can threaten business on economic loss; the Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple for allegedly using conflict minerals in its supply chain; and, the European parliament signs off the year delay for EU’s Deforestation Regulation, in the news digest, by Ellen Atiyah.Host: Ian Welsh

    35 min

  3. DEC 16

    Monday briefing: What does best-in-class procurement strategy look like?

    Monday briefing: What does best-in-class procurement strategy look like? This week, Innovation Forum’s Hannah Oborne and Ian Welsh reflect on some of the conversation in Washington DC a at the recent Scope 3 Innovation Forum. And, speaking at the conference, Altruistiq CEO Saif Hameed shares some thoughts on what makes for good supply chain engagement and procurement practices. Plus: details about the next in the Scope 3 Innovation Forum series, coming up in Amsterdam on 3rd and 4th May 2025.

    13 min

  4. DEC 16

    EUDR unpacked #2: coffee and cocoa supply chains under the lens (webinar recording)

    The postponement of the EUDR deadline offers coffee and cocoa supply chains more time to comply, but what do smallholder farmers think of this delay? This webinar examined the effects of the newly-proposed December 2025 and June 2026 deadlines, how the delay will affect cocoa and coffee supply chains and the potential win-win outcomes for people, profit and planet. This session focused specifically on the impact of EUDR on coffee and cocoa supply chains, putting these sectors under the spotlight. Panellists included:  Antonie Fountain, managing Director and co-founder VOICE Network Josephine Ndikwe, founding chairperson, Association of Women in Coffee Julia Christian, forests and agriculture campaigner, Fern Miguel Gamboa, coffee sector lead, Rainforest Alliance Olivier Laboulle, global head of sustainability for coffee, Louis Dreyfus Co Pomasi Ismail, council chairman, Cocoa Abrabopa Association (farmer representative) Raina Lang, senior director sustainable coffee, Conservation International The conversation was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum.

    1h 15m

  5. DEC 13

    INC-5: what's next for the plastic treaty? (webinar audio recording)

    The rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution poses a significant global challenge, adversely affecting environmental, social economic and health aspects of sustainable development. According to WWF, if current trends continue unchecked and no immediate measures are taken, global plastic waste could almost triple, reaching approximately 1.2 billion tonnes by 2060. After intense negotiations at INC-5 in Busan, a plastics treaty remains elusive, leaving many feeling disappointed and disheartened. Countries have been unable to finalise a crucial agreement on addressing plastic pollution, after over two years of discussions. As we look ahead to INC5.2, what’s the solution to reaching an agreement? What can the industry do in the meantime to ensure progress on these important matters? Our expert speakers discussed these questions, the outcome of INC-5 and more. The panel included: Jodie Roussell, global public affairs lead – packaging & sustainability, Nestlé Richard Wielechowski, lead analyst on petrochemicals and plastics, Planet Tracker This webinar was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director at Innovation Forum.

    50 min

  6. DEC 12

    Weekly podcast – The role of reuse and recycling in packaging strategy

    This week: Tom Szaky, CEO of recycling innovators Terracycle, talks with Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh about the current trend towards use of fibre-based packaging, and discusses how reuse and compostable solutions face challenges in scalability, economics and corporate adoption.   Plus: Ian talks with Imogen Fanning from the Zoological Society of London about the latest SPOTT research into the palm oil sector, and in particular the challenges in supporting smallholders and addressing deforestation and biodiversity loss.    And, Mars promotes regenerative agriculture to meet sustainability goals with global partnerships; the European Union proposes reforms to strengthen farmers' rights, fairness and sustainability in agriculture; Microsoft introduces waterless cooling system, aiming for water-positive operations by 2030; and, the Philippines and Bangladesh urge court to declare climate harm a violation of international law, in the news digest, by Ellen Atiyah.   Host: Ian Welsh

    35 min

  7. DEC 12

    How legislation is shaping the future of human rights in business

    Giles Bolton, executive director of the Ethical Trading Initiative, talks with Ian Welsh about the importance of addressing human rights challenges within supply chains, particularly for vulnerable workers such as illegal migrants. They highlight the need for comprehensive human rights due diligence, collaboration among unions, NGOs, and businesses and the impact of recent legislation on corporate accountability.

    24 min

  8. DEC 9

    Monday briefing – How to balance packaging innovation, regulation and commercial goals

    This week: Innovation Forum’s Ian Welsh and Hanna Halmari introduce the upcoming sustainable packaging innovation forum, taking place in Amsterdam on 6th-7th May 2025. They discuss the key conference themes and highlight recently confirmed participants from Nestlé, Berry Global, Heineken, Diageo, TerraCycle and many more.   Plus: reflections from the recent US packaging forum with Cheryl Baldwin from Pure Strategies. In conversation with Ian Welsh, she talks about the role of R&D in sustainable packaging development.

    8 min
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Regular podcasts on sustainable business issues from Innovation Forum.

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