Can sustainability be both a practical goal and a source of inspiration? In this episode, Hannah Jones, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Nike and now CEO of The Earthshot Prize, discusses her remarkable journey from corporate responsibility to leading a global initiative dedicated to healing our planet. Hosted by Rose Claverie, this conversation uncovers how Hannah’s current role offers her the unique opportunity to be fully at the service of Earth, turning challenges into impactful solutions for the future.
[3:00] : Start if the interview with Hannah. She introduces the Eartshot Prize, created by Prince William, who wanted to scale solutions regarding the environment.
[5:30] : A name and a concept inspired by the Moonshot of President Kennedy in the 1960s. We can fix the planet.
[7:43] : What tools are Hannah and the Earthshot Prize using to search for solutions in every part of the world?
[11:24] : Hannah shares some concrete examples: some people replacing plastic packaging with seaweed.
[16:38] : What are the top priorities to save the planet?
[19:39] : What happens to the Eartshot prize winners?
[25:00] : How did Hannah get interested in sustainability in the first place? She became Nike's first chief Sustainability Officer.
[35:00] : Harvest of the day : When did Hannah feel radically connected as a child?
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