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One Year of Straight Talking Sustainability: Anniversary Special Featuring the Most Powerful Insights from Nicola Jones, Briony Pete, Andy Middleton, Jen Gale, and Phil Korbel
Episode 56
In this landmark anniversary episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow celebrates one year of the podcast by revisiting the most impactful moments from five extraordinary guests wh…
Published on 7 hours ago
Carbon Reporting for the Missing Middle: How Medium-Sized Companies Can Navigate Supply Chain Pressure Without Breaking the Bank
Episode 55
In this practical and reassuring episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow reconnects with long-time colleague Kirsteen Harrison from Not Sustainable to tackle the carbon reporting…
Published on 1 week ago
Mind the Gap: How to Close the Target Action Gap and Turn Your Workforce Into Net Zero Champions
Episode 54
In this powerful and practical solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow tackles the most frustrating challenge facing corporate sustainability teams today: the target action …
Published on 2 weeks ago
How Corporate Sustainability Leaders Can Stop Spinning Their Wheels and Drive Real Change with Julia Vol
Episode 53
In this insightful and practical episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Julia Vol, an independent sustainability consultant who helps organisations move beyond su…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Dismantling the China Excuse: Eight Powerful Responses to "But What About China?" in Climate Conversations
Episode 52
In this passionate and fact-packed solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow tackles one of the most common conversation stoppers in climate action discussions: "There's no po…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Building Bridges Between Corporate Leadership and Social Innovation: How Match for Impact is Transforming the Sustainability Talent Gap
Episode 51
In this ground-breaking episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Silja Chouquet, former pharmaceutical executive turned social entrepreneur and founder of Match for…
Published on 1 month ago
52 Sustainability Hacks Finale: From E-Waste to Ethical Pensions, the Ultimate Autumn Action Guide
Episode 50
In this practical and empowering final episode of the 52 Simple Sustainability Hacks series, host Emma Burlow delivers the last actionable tips (numbers 40 to 52) that prove sustainable living doesn'…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Steel's Carbon Reduction Revolution: How Tata Steel UK is Leading the Net Zero Industrial Transformation
Episode 49
In this inspiring episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Nicola Jones, a 26-year veteran of the steel industry and a sustainability professional at Tata Steel UK.…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
From Zero Waste Pioneer to Reusable Packaging Revolution: How Catherine Conway is Solving the £136 Million Plastic Packaging Problem
Episode 48
In this ground-breaking episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow sits down with Catherine Conway, the visionary founder of the UK's first modern zero-waste store and current CEO o…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Red Flag Words and Sustainability Conversations: The Trojan Mouse Strategy
Episode 47
In this tactical and transformative solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, host Emma Burlow delivers a game-changing challenge that could revolutionize how you approach sustainability conve…
Published on 2 months ago