Sense and Sustainability - A sustainable procurement podcast
Our mission at https://www.iso20400.org/ is to build the global body of knowledge in sustainable procurement. Established in 2017, our free knowledge sharing platform, social media and webinar series has grown in popularity. Now we would like to introduce you to our podcast series where we bust some of the myths of sustainable procurement and introduce you to experts and influencers from around the world. Enjoy!
Episodes
81 episodes
Share your story in our Podcast series!
We would love to hear your experiences and stories!Want to contact us, please contact David Smith (Podcast Programme Manager) at davids@iso20400.org to discuss an appearance.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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2:23
Episode 61 - Don Weatherbee - From gas to gold – a case study in circular economy
Truly circular economy initiatives are tough to achieve. Challenges around technology, logistics and markets must be addressed but more importantly, a truly integrated business model involving several partners is often needed. Don Weatherbee fr...
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Episode 61
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27:44
Episode 60 - John Morrison - John Morrison, author of “Just Transition” Part 2 of 2
In Part 2 of 2 episodes, John Morrison shares his world view on the opportunities and barriers to Just Transition to a low carbon economy
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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27:02
Episode 59 - John Morrison - author of “Just Transition" - Part 1 of 2
In Part 1 of 2 episodes, John Morrison talks about his early career and his influential role with the Institute for Human Rights and Business
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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23:13
Episode 58 - Simon Henzell Thomas talks about his role at IKEA and his perspective on COP 29
Simon and Shaun first met in 2004 when Simon was at Business in the Community. Since then Simon has had a stellar international career with Body Shop and IKEA. He talks about his experience and his first hand perspective as a delegate at COP 29...
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Episode 58
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30:25
Episode 57 - Bob Willard talks about emerging best practice in sustainable procurement. Part 2 of 2
Bob Willard from Canada in conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE about the development of sustainable procurement practice in North America, starting with Wal Mart demanding better sustainable practices from their suppliers in the 1980s....
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Episode 57
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33:23
Episode 56 - Bob Willard talks about developing a pioneering sustainable approach n the tech sector. Part 1 of 2
Bob Willard from Canada talks about his long career with IBM and how a more sustainable approach to business emerged in this sector.Video version of this podcast is linked here: https://youtu.be/-BMQHbTPBpc
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Episode 56
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32:40
Episode 55 - Robert Stephenson FRSA – Climate Action Now
Following a long and successful career in the music industry, Robert Stephenson now divides his time between Ireland and Africa through his organisation Climate Action Now. Hear how he engages young people in the topic through the mediums of ar...
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Episode 55
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31:57
Episode 54 - Tarun Batchu, a young inventor form USA talks about the innovative sustainable technology of the future
Imagine a world where you take your waste to a point in your neighbourhood or in your home and put it into a machine that turns it into gas. Meet Tarun Batchu, a young American technology specialist working on amazing sustainable innovations in...
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Episode 54
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18:13
Episode 53 - Sustainable design at the heart of sustainable procurement - Dannie Yung
Dannie Yung describes her early experience as a female engineer in a male dominated profession in Hong Kong and goes on to share her thoughts about the critical relationship between design and procurement in delivering sustainable supply chains...
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Episode 53
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35:42
Episode 52 - Ali Horriyat – The future of Compassiviste - Part 3 of 3
Understand how Ali plans to deliver a convention like no other to create a movement of people to take practical measures towards a sustainable future.
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Episode 52
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23:24
Episode 51 - Ali Horriyat – Influencing millions of people towards a sustainable future - Part 2 of 3
Find about Campassiviste, Ali’s vision to engage millions of people by bringing people together in person, using the arts and entertainment as a catalyst.
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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23:29
Episode 50 - Meet Ali Horriyat – the man who gave away $100M - Part 1 of 3
Listen to Ali’s heartfelt story about his journey from riches to rags as he started to understand the impact of his “success” in the financial services sector.
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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36:14
Episode 49 - Vaishali Baid - The “S” of ESG
Vaishali Baid of Action Sustainability reflects on her international experience in supply chain management and on the chellenges to incorporate social value into supply chains.
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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35:42
Episode 48 - An expert perspective on Circular Economy - Julia Freer Goldstein
Julia Freer Goldstein is an academic and consultant in Circular Economy, she has written several books and academic papers on the subject in addition to real world experience as a consultant. In this podcast she reflects on the issues and chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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35:59
Episode 47 - Modern Slavery and due diligence with EJ - Part 2 of 2
Emma Jane Allen (known to everybody as EJ) shares her experience in working in depth to understand the real sustainability risks in supply chains
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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16:21
Episode 46 - Emma Jane Allen (EJ) from Action Sustainability - Part 1 of 2
EJ has been with Action Sustainability since we started in 2006 but she had an interesting career before she joined us and an inspirational career path with us
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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33:50
Episode 45 - 30 years in sustainable supply chains and counting - Ian Heptonstall
Co-Directors of Action Sustainability, Ian Heptonstall and Shaun McCarthy share perspectives on their 30 year journey in sustainable procurement.For more information about Ian and Action Sustainability visit https://www.actionsustainabi...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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33:11
Episode 44 - Understanding Scope 3 in a leading university operation – Part 2 of 2
Understand how Imperial College London is using a sustainable procurement strategy to enable collection of more accurate Scope 3 data.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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17:20
Episode 43 - Sustainable Procurement Higher education sector – Part 1 of 2
Hear how Imperial College London has used ISO 20400 to develop their sustainable procurement strategy
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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26:57
Episode 42 - Laura Dombi on audit in context Part 2 of 2
Shaun McCarthy discusses the role of audit in the context of wider sustainable procurement with Laura Dombi of DNV.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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18:30
Episode 41- Laura Dombi and the value of audits Part 1 of 2
Shaun McCarthy discusses the value of audits to support sustainable procurement with Laura Dombi from DNV.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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22:14
Episode 40 - Workforce diversity and the supply chain - with Cathryn Greville Part 2 of 2
Cathryn Greville from the UK talks about the role of supply chains in improving workforce diversity
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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