The Net Zero Business Podcast

Another Q&A episode of the pod this week. I was asked how to get people away from incremental/quick wins thinking and focus on big bold changes to hit Net Zero. Here's what I cover in my answer:Why ISO14001 can't deliver on Net ZeroWhy 80:20 thinking is required in both engagement and strategyThe power of backcastingBut why and to whom quick wins do matterHow to pursue both strategic and incremental change simultaneouslyIf you have a Q you want me to A, go to the Terra Infirma Contact Us page and send it through!And don't forget to share, like and subscribe - it all helps keep the show on the road!

In this episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to Kit England of Paul Watkiss Associates about a vital topic – Climate Adaptation. Here's what we cover:What is climate adaptationIs adaptation 'giving up'?The current state of play on climate adaptationCosts of runaway climate change vs adaptation vs mitigationThe optimum granularity for actionRisks and opportunities to businessISO14090 series of climate adaptation standardsAs always, the podcast is brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd - bringing Sustainability to Life

In this week's podcast episode, I speak to Lisa Conway, VP Global Market Sustainability and 'Carbon Lover' about their iconic Mission Zero Sustainability Programme which finished in 2020 and its successor, Climate Take Back. I had the pleasure of working with Interface about 8 years ago, and I've never come across a business so committed to Sustainability or so prepared to change everything to get there – with some glee. I'm not exaggerating, they do things that most organisations would never conceive of, never mind consider. Can you tell I'm a fan?Here's what we discuss:• Lisa's own 'spear in the chest' moment• The legacy of Mission Zero and how a zero target can stimulate radical action• Climate Take Back, regenerative business and why we should learn to love carbon• The Factory as a Forest concept and how it works in practice• The importance of innovation and how features can cascade from premium products to the mainstream• The importance of having funHere's the Factory as a Forest case study that Lisa refers to in the pod.The Net Zero Business Podcast is brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd - Bringing Sustainability to Life

In this week's episode of the Net Zero Business Podcast, I have an entertaining and wide changing chat with Adam Woodhall of the General Counsel Sustainability Forum, although we spend a lot more time on engagement and influence than legal issues. Here's what we cover:Why General Counsels matter to Net ZeroHow greenwash is becoming a legal issueWhy the Montreal Protocol worked (and why that reason depressed Adam)Why engagement should be focussed on people with agencyThe importance of action above all else (action generates action)The perils of using comedy for Sustainability engagementAs promised in the pod, Adam's comedy can be seen here.The Net Zero Business Podcast is brought to you by Terra Infirma – Bringing Sustainability to Life

This month's episode is another Q&A episode where I discuss greenwash, including:The subjectivity intrinsic to greenwashWhy it is all about contextWhy some people just can't help itThe moral obligation to stand up to greenwashThe need for educationTurning your problem into actionThese Q&A episodes are very popular, but I do need a steady stream of Qs so I can pick out those with widest appeal. So get on to the contact page on the Terra Infirma website and submit your dilemmas!

A very thoughtful, philosophical conversation with Amir Sokolowski, Global Director Climate Change, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Programme). Amir and I discuss:Amir's background in campaigning for human rights around the worldCarbon leakage and policies such as CBAMThe need for a just transition when decarbonising global supply chainsData quality and the importance of contextIs 'reporting burden' a myth or reality?Grounds for optimism and techno-optimism vs changing valuesAs always, these interviews are brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd. Please feel free to like, share and subscribe – a few clicks can spread the message further!