Interview

James Pennington: 'The ability to collect, analyse, and explain sustainability data has become essential'

IT

James Pennington: 'The ability to collect, analyse, and explain sustainability data has become essential'

Lenovo's director of global sustainability services unspools the misconception that technology and sustainability are in conflict

clock 28 October 2025 • 5 min read
How Material Evolution is using cement alternatives to target a gigatonne of carbon savings by 2040

Climate change

How Material Evolution is using cement alternatives to target a gigatonne of carbon savings by 2040

Dr Liz Gilligan, CEO of Material Evolution, explains why start ups are 'series of setbacks stitched together by stubborn optimism'

clock 27 October 2025 • 7 min read
Alick Dru: 'Subsidies can be useful to spark adoption, but they're not a long-term business model'

Solar

Alick Dru: 'Subsidies can be useful to spark adoption, but they're not a long-term business model'

Sunsave CEO and co-founder discusses how today's energy market is like the financial sector of the early 2010s

clock 21 October 2025 • 5 min read
How SoilPoint is using complex science to boost soil health and reduce fertiliser dependence

Science

How SoilPoint is using complex science to boost soil health and reduce fertiliser dependence

Alan Forrester, CEO at SoilPoint, talks taking sustainable farming inspiration from King Charles, identifying an early route to market, and challenging an industry-wide 'fear of moving first’

clock 20 October 2025 • 6 min read
Barbara Neto: 'When consumer demand meets bold innovation, real systems change is possible'

Recycling

Barbara Neto: 'When consumer demand meets bold innovation, real systems change is possible'

Curiouz founder and CEO discusses her efforts to make eco-conscious sourcing not only possible, but accessible and inviting

clock 14 October 2025 • 7 min read
How Notpla plans to replace one billion pieces of single-use plastic with nature-based alternatives

Waste

How Notpla plans to replace one billion pieces of single-use plastic with nature-based alternatives

Pierre Paslier, co-founder of seaweed packing innovator Notpla, discusses edible water bottles, finding innovation in the natural world, and looking for the next 'leap'

clock 13 October 2025 • 7 min read
Alicia Argüello: 'Every day is a mix of strategy, storytelling, and systems thinking'

Energy

Alicia Argüello: 'Every day is a mix of strategy, storytelling, and systems thinking'

Hitachi Energy's global head of sustainability explains why the future belongs to those who can blend innovation with a sense of social responsibility

clock 07 October 2025 • 7 min read
How Meatly became the first pet food firm to gain regulatory approval for cultivated meat

Technology

How Meatly became the first pet food firm to gain regulatory approval for cultivated meat

Owen Ensor, founder and CEO of Meatly, explains why sustainability isn't just for humans, and how curiosity and openness accelerate clean tech adoption

clock 06 October 2025 • 5 min read
Mario Abreu: 'People think sustainability is about saying 'no' to business opportunities'

Supply chain

Mario Abreu: 'People think sustainability is about saying 'no' to business opportunities'

Nutella maker's vice president of sustainability discusses the need for versatile communicators who can engage farmers and suppliers with the benefits environmental action can bring

clock 30 September 2025 • 7 min read
Groundswell founder John Cherry on regenerative farming: 'Go out there and do it - you will not regret it'

Supply chain

Groundswell founder John Cherry on regenerative farming: 'Go out there and do it - you will not regret it'

Farmer and founder of Groundswell regenerative agriculture festival discusses his personal journey into nature-friendly farming and the business benefits it has opened up

clock 29 September 2025 • 5 min read