The most frustrating thing in Sustainability…
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...
Sustainability is about change and change is about psychology…
Feb 14, 2024
On Sunday, I heard an MP on the radio say "Of course we have to tackle climate change, but my constituents don't want to give...