Sustainability Uncovered

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Aug 2026

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What are the climate stories that really matter? How are businesses avoiding greenwashing and backing the solutions that could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized. Sustainability Uncovered brings you exclusive commentary from experts in sustainable business, cleantech and climate from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, student, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things related to the green economy – this is the series for you! Sustainability Uncovered is hosted by edie, the UK’s longest-standing B2B media platform focused on sustainable business. For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.

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August 21, 202648 min

Episode 48: New rules on climate risk and the desertification COP

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This episode is all about climate risk. With the PRA's landmark SS5/25 regulation now in force, UK financial institutions are being held to a new standard on how they measure and manage climate-related risks. What does the framework mean for firms? And what could the impact be for the wider business community? We put these questions to our three expert guest speakers: - Abhay Srivastava, partner and head of ESG at Weightmans - Aidan Thomson, partner at Weightmans - Ian Bhullar, director for sustainability policy at UK Finance Plus, the team unpacks the importance of the UNCCD COP17 (or desertification COP), happening right now in Mongolia. Your co-hosts this episode are edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox and editor Matt Mace. This episode is hosted in partnership with Weightmans. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

August 14, 202657 min

Episode 47: SAFs, festivals and a sustainable summer

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. Summer is in full swing (as is the UK's fifth heatwave in 2026 and third drought in five years). Amidst all the summer excitement, it can be easy to forget the impact some of our favourite activities have on the planet, from holidaying abroad to attending live events at home. How are organisations already working to minimise the impact of the summer season? And what else is needed to unlock a greater transformation at scale? Your expert guests this episode are: • BloombergNEF's energy specialist Jade Patterson • Shambala Festival's co-founder Chris Johnson Your hosts for this episode are edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox, editor Matt Mace and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

July 30, 202623 min

edie Extra: What can business leaders learn from Formula E's B Corp journey?

The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in as edie visits the London headquarters of Formula E. In the episode, Formula E's chief executive officer, Jeff Dodds, breaks down electric racing, the energy transition and what mainstream sport can learn from a championship built on sustainability from day one. Your host for this episode is edie's senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal.

July 17, 202634 min

Episode 46: Beyond ESG: Is resilience replacing sustainability?

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This is another special episode of the podcast, hosted in partnership with ACT Group and recorded live at the annual edie Leaders Summer Lunch. In the wake of another energy crisis, resilience has fast become a key focus for governments and businesses alike. To understand what resilience means and looks like in 2026, edie held a briefing session at the event with four sustainability leaders: • John Davis, managing director of the Asia Pacific region at ACT Group • Joanne Swift, group head of sustainability at P&M Group • Matt Manning, head of sustainability at BT • Anna Edwards, the director of sustainability at Bunzl Cleaning & Care Tune into the episode to catch some of the session, as well as a follow-up conversation with the panellists, where they discuss how 'resilience' is emerging as the new language of corporate sustainability. Your host for this episode is edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

July 13, 202627 min

In edie's Green Room with Colgate-Palmolive's Ann Tracy

edie’s acting content editor Matilda Cox returns to the Green Room, where the edie team sits down with the biggest names in corporate sustainability to gain valuable insight an lessons, find out what gets them out of bed each morning and what trends they see on the horizon. Our special guest for this episode is Ann Tracy, chief sustainability officer at Colgate-Palmolive. With over 30 years of global experience across various roles within Colgate-Palmolive, Ann discusses the importance of the company's 'value-creating sustainability' approach, and reflects on the must-have skills that susty leaders need to navigate the profession in 2026.

June 29, 202658 min

Episode 45: The pillars of climate action (LCAW special)

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This episode is a special edition from London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026. At the biggest LCAW yet, the edie team dives into three of the key pillars that are helping to drive climate action: clean energy, cities and people. To break down these pillars a bit more, edie sits down with three expert speakers during LCAW: - Neil Garland, head of origination at Evolve Energy - Mark Watts, executive director of C40 Cities - John Marshall, CEO and founder of the Potential Energy Coalition Your co-hosts this episode are edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox, senior reporter Sidhi Mittal and editor Matt Mace. This episode is hosted in partnership with Evolve Energy. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

June 17, 202611 min

edie Extra: What can St Pancras' Composer's Cabin teach us about nature and urban resilience?

The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in as edie visits The Composer's Cabin at London St Pancras station. In the episode, London St Pancras Highspeed's sustainability and environmental manager, Sam Sage, explains how an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show installation is helping spark conversations about climate adaptation, nature-based solutions and the future of resilient infrastructure. Your host for this episode is edie's senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal.

June 5, 202651 min

Episode 44: Circular solutions, bio-espresso concrete and cutting carbon

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This episode is all about cutting emissions in the built environment. What does low-carbon building look like on the ground? How can we slash emissions across existing commercial sites? And could coffee waste help reimagine the future of sustainable construction? We put these questions to our three expert guest speakers: - Holly Loughman, head of sustainability at Kingspan Group - Michael Hatton-Evans, specification manager at Tate - Jonathan Ly, director of structures at Canary Wharf Group Your co-hosts this episode are edie's acting content editor Matilda Cox and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. This episode is hosted in partnership with Kingspan. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

May 27, 202611 min

edie Extra #SustyTalk: What can a fake brand teach the fashion industry?

The new episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now! Tune in as Ruth MacGilp, senior campaigner at global movement Action Speaks Louder, shares how the non-profit is putting pressure on one of the world's biggest activewear brands, lululemon, to decarbonise. Last year, lululemon made over $11bn in profits, with its greenhouse gas emissions also growing 14% in the same period. To get the attention of lululemon and encourage the company to move faster in cleaning up its supply chain, Action Speaks Louder launched 'mumumelon'. A dupe activewear brand, it aims to show lululemon that the same (or very similar) products can be made with a fraction of the carbon. In April, Action Speaks Louder opened its pop-up mumumelon shop in Marylebone, London. Just steps away from an actual Lululemon Athletica store, the pop-up shop displayed a limited run of mumumelon garments – all made in renewably powered facilities where workers were paid the living wage. Your host for this episode is edie's senior reporter, Sidhi Mittal.

April 23, 202653 min

Episode 43: Nature in the boardroom and CEO-friendly ESG strategies

Welcome back to Sustainability Uncovered - the monthly show for anyone working in or passionate about environmental sustainability. This episode is all about is all about the ways in which businesses are evolving and reframing their environmental strategies amid the supply chain shocks and inflationary pressures of 2026. This era has been described as one of “making sustainability pay”. But as many scramble to look for quick wins and efficiencies, is anyone willing to be bold on systems change? Your expert guests this episodes are: - The Sustainable Markets Initiative's CEO Jennifer Jordan Saifi - Faith in Nature's brand director Simeon Rose - Faith in Nature's sustainability director Laura Ford Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor), Matt Mace (editor), Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter) and Matilda Cox (acting content editor). Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com