What we can learn from Sustainability ‘Reply Guys’
Last Thursday, I posted one of my periodic "My views on the low carbon news" posts on LinkedIn. As these don't include any external links,...
The most frustrating thing in Sustainability…
Sep 18, 2025
I've just finished my second 'mastermind' session in two days – yesterday was for the automotive value chain and one cross-sectoral. If I had to...
The most influential book in my Sustainability career…
Aug 20, 2025
a. isn't a book about Sustainability, and, b. you've probably never heard of it. When I set up Terra Infirma Ltd 19 years ago, my...
Train, train, train…
Jun 17, 2024
I’m writing this on a train down to London from Newcastle. It struck me that, like almost every train trip I have taken recently, the...
Making Sustainability Happen with Mark Shayler of Ape
Jun 7, 2024
In this week's episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I speak to someone I find eternally inspiring, Mark Shayler of Ape. We cover a...
The Three Most Underrated Concepts in Sustainability
May 31, 2024
In this week’s episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I nominate three concepts that can be used to revolutionize your Sustainability programme, but remain...
The best at Sustainability are the most…
May 13, 2024
Curious. I thought this thought while editing my interview with Tobias Webb last week. The theme that emerged was ‘learning by failing’, and failing either...
How do I get people to forget quick wins and focus on Sustainability stuff that matters?
May 3, 2024
This week on the Net Zero Business Podcast, I have another Q&A session, this time on the balance between step changes and incremental changes. The...
Getting emotional about Sustainability (and elephants)
Mar 27, 2024
As someone born with no ball skills whatsoever, I never envisaged that a significant chunk of my parenting responsibilities would involve schlepping to various wind...
Sustainability and the Next Generation
Feb 21, 2024
Last week I was interviewed by a Durham University student who was doing a project on Net Zero and the younger generations. One anecdote (amongst...