Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network
Welcome to the Intertek Podcast Network, Assurance in Action, your hub for quality insights and information from our Intertek experts. Learn what our people are saying about important industry trends ranging from food safety standards to supplier management and everything in between! With new and recurring guests, we are poised to provide you the knowledge needed to enhance your business processes, operations, and safety.
Episodes
179 episodes
Allergen Risk: Tracing the Unknown from Farm to Factory
What happens when allergen contamination starts at the farm—and no one saw it coming?In this powerful episode of our Allergen Podcast Series, Jatin Patel from FGS Ingredients shares the real story behind a nationwide recall involv...
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Season 8
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12:35
EUDR Series: EUDR Compliance- Exploring Risk Assessment
How does risk assessment fit into EUDR compliance? In this episode of our EUDR series, Jayne Stewart is joined by experts Luke Gwenter and Karen Ngo to break down the role of risk evaluation in meeting the EU Deforestation Regulation. Tune in f...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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6:58
Navigating California’s Proposition 65
Join Intertek Assuris experts Cyrielle Birhart and Toquyen Legay as they unpack California’s Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. From regulatory scope to practical strategies for compliance, this episode o...
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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11:59
World Bee Day: Impact of Bees on Ecosystems and Agriculture
🐝 World Bee Day Special – Protecting Pollinators for a Sustainable FutureBees are essential to pollination and food production, but their populations are facing serious decline. In this special episode, we dive into the critical r...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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14:25
Offshore Wind Series: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Renewable Energy
In this episode of Intertek’s Sustainability Talks, host David Muil is joined by Richard Sargeant from Intertek Industry Services, to dive into the exciting and complex world of offshore wind energy. From the scale of turbines to the unique cha...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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18:51
Understanding CDP Reporting
Curious about how to navigate the evolving landscape of climate disclosure? In this episode, we dive into the essentials of reporting for CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)—a critical framework for companies demonstrating environmental ac...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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17:43
Best Practices for GHG Assurance
Join Catherine Beare, Regional Director of Business Assurance (UK & Iberia), and Nkiruka Ubah, Senior Consultant, Sustainability at Intertek Assuris, as they unpack the essentials of greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance. From regulatory expectati...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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11:19
ISCC Awareness Series: Introduction to the ISCC PLUS Scheme – What You Need to Know
In today’s episode, Intertek’s expert, Florencia Bahamonde, dives into the ISCC PLUS scheme, a voluntary sustainability certification that extends beyond regulatory requirements, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint and contribute t...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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11:17
Diving into the Climate Reporting Regulations in the United States
From California to the SEC, climate disclosure is becoming a business imperative. Join Catherine Beare and Beth Mielbrecht as they unpack the evolving U.S. climate reporting landscape, explore what companies need to know now, and share practica...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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16:17
Managing Allergen Risks: Innovation and Regulation in a Global Food System
In this first podcast Patrick McNamara, our Global Innovations and Quality Manager,Food Services, looks at the reasons why allergens remain one of the Food industry’s major issues as it faces unprecedented pressure to feed up to 10...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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10:53
Forests, Footprints & the Future – An Earth Day Special
In this Earth Day special, host David Muil sits down with forestry expert Ciara McCarthy to explore the vital role forests play in our global ecosystem. From absorbing billions of tons of carbon dioxide to supporting biodiversity and Indigenous...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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13:56
Pyrolysis Oil in Focus: Feedstocks, Fuels, and Sustainability Gains
In this episode of Assurance in Action, we explore the transformative potential of pyrolysis oil—a key innovation driving the circular economy. Liam Mills, an expert from Intertek Caleb Brett, breaks down the science behi...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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6:55
EUDR Series: A close look at the requirements for filing a Due Diligence Statement under EUDR
In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Jayne Stewart, and Luke Gwenter from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they explore the requirements for filing a Due Diligence Statement under EUDR. Tune in as th...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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12:12
ISCC Awareness Series: Introduction to the ISCC Certification—Driving Sustainability and Traceability
In today’s episode, our Intertek’s expert, Florencia Bahamonde, dives into the ISCC Certifications. ISCC standards drive sustainability and traceability across the supply chains, supporting companies to track certified materials at every stage,...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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11:21
CSRD Series: CSRD Best Practices in the Oil and Gas Sector
What CSRD best practices look like in the oil and gas sector!As the CSRD reporting requirements start to kick in for a number of sectors this year, in this podcast we explore the current key themes and what ‘good’ looks like gener...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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12:33
EUDR - Compliance Along the Supply Chain
In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Luke Gwenter, and Karen Ngo from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they explore the new guidance, “Understanding your company position in cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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8:28
Water Efficiency And The Link To ISO 46001
In this episode, David Muil, Global VP of Sustainability for Intertek, explains the importance of water efficiency and how organizations can benefit from implementing ISO 46001:2019, the Water Efficiency Management System standard. ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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13:09
Biodegradability Series: Understanding Biodegradability – Breaking Down the Facts
Biodegradability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a key factor in reducing environmental impact and ensuring a sustainable future. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Dhanashree Bhelose, Senior Business Development Manager, Envir...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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7:37
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®): Unlocking the Power of FSC® & Chain of Custody Certification
Join us for an insightful discussion on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and Chain of Custody certification with Catherine Beare and Ciara McCarthy from Intertek. In this episode, we explore the significance of FSC® in respon...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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18:28
European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): An Overview of Products and Commodities Impacted
In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Luke Gwenter, and Karen Ngo from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they dive into the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Tune in as they break down the key commodities ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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9:20
Sustainability 101: Mastering Loss Prevention in Retail & Restaurants
Loss prevention in restaurants is crucial to minimize theft, reduce waste, and protect profits, ensuring long-term sustainability and efficiency. In this podcast, we look at the causes of loss in restaurants and retail businesses and solutions ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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12:30
CSRD Series- Part 16: Evidencing CSRD compliance: Which data do you need to focus on?
In this podcast, we dive into how we should look to evidence compliance with CSRD and specifically touch upon the data side of the things which is proving to be a minefield for so many companies. Listen in for insight and tools to help make the...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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22:10
Materiality in Sustainability: The Key to Focused Strategy and Credible Reporting
In this episode, Poonam Sinha, Sustainability Manager at Intertek Assuris, breaks down the concept of materiality—what it means, its role in aligning key issues with sustainability goals, and its importance in credible sustainability reporting....
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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27:33
Animal Feed Part#4: Insights on Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act with Intertek Assuris
In this episode, join scientific consultants Ryan Parente and Brandon Walters from Intertek’s Safety & Regulatory team as they delve into the proposed Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act, or Innovative FEED Act of 2023. They will ...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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10:44
Sustainability Awareness: ISCC Plus Certification
In this edition of Intertek’s Sustainability Awareness Podcast Series, we discuss ISCC PLUS certification - a voluntary scheme that is applicable for the bioeconomy and circular economy for food, feed, chemicals, plastics, packaging, text...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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9:30