Decarbonising the Net with Abby Chicken, Openreach
Late last year, UK digital network provider Openreach placed the largest order for EVs in history, making a huge leap forward not only in meeting...
In Defence of Red Tape – why it is good for the economy and all of us
I wouldn't swap places with the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at the minute. With a terrible financial inheritance, a rebellious party which...
Net Zero is not Zero (but sometimes you should pretend it is)
Last week, I ran the first in a series of training sessions/Mastermind groups for member of the NHS's transplant community. As a non-medic, I was...
Engaging the the public on e-waste using the mighty Hypnocat with Scott Butler
If your senses have ever been assaulted by a psychedelic pink cat rapping about recycling your electronics, then Scott Butler, Executive Director at Material Focus,...
The BEST way for Sustainability Professionals to raise their performance
This morning, I’m writing up bullet points from a Mastermind-style group I’m running for the automotive value chain, and preparing to run an online session...
My Rs Dilemma: When to repair and when to replace?
Confession time. The nesting season is over, so it was time to get the hedge trimmers out and bring our unruly front privet/beech hedge back...
Rule 3 of Corporate Sustainability: There’s no point in doing the wrong thing well
Earlier this year, I wrote 10 Rules for Corporate Sustainability to mark the 200th edition of The Low Carbon Agenda (yes, that’s 200…). The ebook...
When did Sustainability go ‘pay to play’?
Many years ago, I used to facilitate round table discussions at Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange (LCBPE) events around the country. While I got free...
Going on a staycation? No you are not…
I've only once had a proper summer staycation, thirteen years ago. I know that timing exactly as the Prof was heavily pregnant with our third...
Carbon literacy, circular business models and the power of listening with Emma Burlow
This week on the pod, I catch up with Sustainability Consultant, Fractional CSO and fellow podcaster Emma Burlow of Lighthouse Sustainability. Here's what we cover...