Sustainable Business Weekly

Following her popular article and Salterbaxter report, Olivia Sprinkel speaks to us about the hot topic of embedding sustainability. She discusses the definition of the concept, her thoughts on Embedded Sustainability, and reveals a new model for organizational change comprised of 4E's:

1. Encoding
2. Engaging
3. Enacting
4. Expressing

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2degrees' Brittany Taylor talks to labelling expert Per Bogstadt from the Rainforest Alliance.  Per provides an insider's look at the current state of labeling and what we might expect from the future.  He addresses the proliferation of labeling programs as well as recent trends of self-certification, and provides suggestions for keeping labeling relevant and meaningful.  Drawing on his with Rainforest Alliance, Per outlines the challenges of labeling and the potential benefits for the producer, for the customer, and for business.

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Martin Chilcott interviews Nadya Zhexembayeva, author of Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage. Nadya discusses the importance of embedding sustainability within an organization, likens business' approach to the concept to that of the internet in the early 00s, and gives a twist answer to the question "What organization is doing best in sustainability?"

To find out more about Nadya and her book, see the 2degrees Book Club.

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Abbie Buckman was joined by Anita Kedia, Senior Business Development Manager, and Mike Schwartz, Organics Program Manager, of Waste Management Sustainability Services to discuss the direction of the organic waste management industry, including the questions and challenges posed by the increasing emphasis on diversion solutions.

Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here.

Music today by Bowerbirds

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Last month Birmingham fought off 140 cities from around the world to become the first English city to be awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. Their successful bid outlined plans to develop a strategic city ’simulator’, a sophisticated tool which will support future investment decisions and help identify ways to maximise and accelerate jobs and long term growth in Birmingham.

On today's podcast, Stephen Kennett, 2degrees Cities and Built Environment Community Manager, speaks with Mark Wakefield Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager at IBM UK about what attracted them to the idea and how it will be taken forwarded.

Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here.

Music today by The Whalers

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Not all buildings are created equal. In today's podcast, Diana Nezamutinova of Dalen Strategies compares the US and UK green building markets, discusses LEED vs. BREEAM certifications, and touches upon energy consumption in buildings.

Music: Secret Song by Blooper

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In today's podcast we're joined by Cody Sisco, Manager, Advisory Services at BSR, Business for Social Responsibility. Cody tells us about the NICE Consumer Project, which aims to create a framework for the sustainable consumption of fashion.  He shares the main findings from the initial online discussions with stakeholders, and the key challenges for moving towards sustainable fashion. Cody  highlights the solutions which could be developed to move sustainable consumption of fashion forward, including increased supply chain transparency, empowerment of consumers and sustainable design.

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In today's podcast we're joined by responsible procurement expert Alis Sindbjerg Hemmingsen of the global advisory company, Responsible Procurement. Alis describes the main pitfalls to look out for when going forward with a responsible procurement strategy, discusses how to go about building the business case, and shares 5 top tips for companies to get started on the responsible procurement journey.

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Stephen Kennett, Cities and Built Environment Community Manager talks to Robin Haycock, Head of Transport at the Climate Group, about the recent ‘Plugged in Fleets’ study, which outlines opportunities for businesses and organizations who operate or make use of vehicle fleets in their day to day operations.

The Climate Group is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that works internationally with business and government to promote clean technologies and policies.

Download a copy of the ‘Plugged in Fleets’ reports

Music today by Agent Ribbons

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In creating his new apparel line Bruno Pieters asks whether transparency is the new luxury.  After leaving his position as Art Director of Hugo for Hugo Boss, Pieters traveled through India for two years, gaining inspiration for his new company Honest by.

Honest by strives to be the first truly 100% transparent company, providing meticulously detailed supply chain information for every step of the production process, from stitching processes to the cost of thread and pins.  The company invites designers to contribute lines and forgoes ideas of fashion ‘seasons,’ instead focusing on timeless core pieces that prove more sustainable on the whole.  What’s more, 20% of profits from each line will be donated to the designer’s chosen charity.  Pieters has opted for Sebastian Indian Social Projects, a children’s charity organization based in southern India.  The company favors organic, vegan, skin-friendly fabrics and textiles, and use of these materials within each individual garment is translated to the consumer via a clear color-coded key.

In today’s podcast Brittany Taylor, Supply Chain Program Associate, talks to Bruno Pieters about the inspiration behind Honest by as well as what he foresees as the future of a sustainable apparel industry.

Today’s music is by White Denim.

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