State of Sustainability

Feb 05 2025 55 ep. 37 mins 8
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Stay ahead of the corporate sustainability landscape.

Join Saif Hameed, CEO of Altruistiq, as he uncovers actionable strategies to accelerate sustainability transformation in your organisation. Navigate political shifts, engage sustainable consumers, and lead impactful initiatives with exclusive insights drawn from collaborations with some of the world’s largest and most influential brands.

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SoS#36: Should You Set Science-Based Targets?

Feb 05 2025 23 mins  
In today’s episode, we discuss the future of Science Based Targets (SBTs) - whether they’re still relevant, what’s going wrong and what alternatives are out there. Tune in as we explore:What’s really happening with the Science-Based Targets InitiativeWhat changes are needed to restore confidence in SBTsAlternatives to target-setting that are gaining tractionPredictions for

SoS #35: Decarbonising Manufacturing

Jan 29 2025 28 mins  
In this episode, Saif Hameed is joined by Colin Browne, CEO of Cascale and former COO of Under Armour, for a no-nonsense conversation on the apparel industry's sustainability shift. Colin shares key leadership and collaboration strategies for driving this change.What you'll learn:Effective leadership principles: Tips for preparing to meet with your CEO on sustainability — what to

SoS #34: 2025 Sustainability Data Management Big Bets

Jan 22 2025 33 mins  
As 2025 approaches, the landscape of climate data management is evolving rapidly. In this episode, we unpack two big bets and two red herrings that sustainability professionals need to know about:Big bets for 2025:Emission factors will become commoditised: Expect new databases to emerge as EF providers overprice their offerings.Data security will drive siloes: As accuracy improves,

SoS #33: Data, Farmers, and Product Innovation: Maia Reed on Scope 3

Jan 16 2025 34 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Maia Reed, Global Climate Data Lead at Mars Petcare, to explore how one of the world's largest companies is tackling carbon reduction within agriculture supply chains.What you’ll learn:Setting Up Carbon Reduction Projects: Insights into leveraging supplier relationships to overcome implementation challenges.Bridging Data Gaps: Tackling data scarc

SoS #32: 2024 Corporate Sustainability Unwrapped

Jan 08 2025 33 mins  
Saif Hameed explores the biggest announcements, trends, successes and failures of 2024. He breaks down:The explosive growth of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and their impact on supply chainsWhy PCF exchange is lagging behind PCF generation and what this means for businessesThe return of secondary data in emissions reporting and how to balance it with primary dataPackaging as the

SoS #31: 5 Steps to Credibly Recognise Scope 3 Reductions

Dec 18 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Saif Hameed explores how businesses can credibly deploy and account for Scope 3 emission reductions. He breaks this down into five key steps:Setting up dataIdentifying interventionsImplementing projectsMeasuring and tracking progressValidating and verifying resultsAlong the way, we tackle challenges like mass balance measurement, avoiding double counting, and prepa

SoS #30: Scalable Farm Level Initiatives with Danone

Dec 11 2024 30 mins  
Join Saif Hameed and John Lee, Director of Nature and Mission Sustainability at Danone, as they discuss the best approach to prioritising and scaling farm-level reductions for carbon and crucially, nature. In this episode, we explore:Empowering Procurement: How to effectively engage procurement teams and align behind shared sustainability initiativesCollaborating with Suppliers: Th

SoS #29: H&M’s Big Bet on Sustainable Supply Chains (And Why It’s Working)

Dec 04 2024 28 mins  
Paul Goff, Traceability and Sustainability Product Manager at H&M shares how the fashion giant is using technology to unlock transparency, decarbonise its supply chain, and set a new standard for sustainability in the apparel industry. From navigating global supply chain complexities to fostering lasting partnerships with suppliers, Paul dives deep into the practical steps H&am

SoS #28: What Does Trump Mean For Corporate Sustainability?

Nov 22 2024 28 mins  
Where does the result of the US election leave corporate sustainability? In this episode, we cover:Big bets: How the Trump administration will impact corporate sustainability effortsPolicy Shifts: Key policy changes to watch and their implicationsBudgets: Tips for managing sustainability budgets amidst shifting prioritiesTeam Dynamics: Changing structure and priorities for corporat

SoS #27: The Sustainable Consumer Revealed

Nov 14 2024 36 mins  
Who is the "sustainable consumer," and what drives their choices? In our first-ever consumer insights survey, we uncover:The profile of the sustainable consumerHow consumers prioritise what they put in the shopping basketWhat “sustainability” means to themThe most trusted sustainable brands—and why they stand outIn this episode, we reveal the key findings and share actionable