All businesses should understand their role in achieving the UK government’s net-zero target by 2050.
However, the challenge lies in determining how this can be achieved and where to begin. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to reducing your business’s carbon footprint.
Every business is unique and must rely on gathering and reporting its own internal data, while building buy-in from its stakeholders to help find solutions and celebrate successes.
Thankfully, there are many different avenues to explore on the road to sustainability, from podcasts and sustainability books to TSW’s range of ISEP courses, which provide information and guidance to build knowledge and green skills.
Why podcasts?
Amid the growing interest in sustainability, a plethora of podcasts on the issue have emerged.
The benefit of learning through sustainability podcasts is that they provide access to a wide range of opinions, experiences and expertise.
In terms of achieving stakeholder buy-in, sharing links to helpful podcasts through internal and external communications channels can be very effective, as it reinforces the company’s goals and opens up possibilities.
However, in a saturated market, what are the best options for businesses to consider when developing a sustainability plan?
We’ve researched for you, so you can explore the podcasts that meet your specific needs at different milestones on your roadmap to net zero.
Podcasts to help you build a sustainability plan
#1. The Impact Report
Pitched as “stories from the front line of business and sustainability innovation”, this podcast brings together students, alumni and faculty in Bard College’s MBA in Sustainability Program with leaders in business, sustainability, finance and social entrepreneurship from around the world.
It’s one of the best podcasts around for giving practical advice on building a strategy to achieve net zero.
Advice on governance, risk, audit, and insights is shared, accompanied by examples of sustainable innovation, as the world transitions from a linear to a circular economy.
#2. A Sustainable Mind Podcast
If you’re looking to get inspired and motivated to take real, meaningful action regarding your business’s impact on the environment, this is the podcast for you.
This weekly podcast provides access to environmental changemakers whose campaigns and projects have already led to positive changes for the planet.
Each episode concludes with actionable advice and resources, providing a valuable starting point for any sustainability manager developing a strategy.
Podcasts to help with stakeholder buy-in
#3. How to Save a Planet
News reports and warnings from the scientific community indicate that climate change is now unavoidable, and immediate action must be taken to mitigate its impact.
Such reports can be overwhelming and lead to a sense of hopelessness about the planet’s fate and the value of individual actions.
So it’s a welcome relief to find a podcast that positively discusses climate change, leaving the listener feeling energised to take on the challenges that lie ahead.
With a call to action included in every episode, this podcast will inspire your stakeholders to collaborate and achieve your shared goals.
#4. Sustainability Explored
With a specific focus on business and the economy, this podcast will inspire your stakeholders to explore innovative ways of achieving sustainability.
Hosting professionals working on implementing innovative, sustainable solutions across a range of businesses, Sustainability Explored explores topics such as resilience, corporate social responsibility, leadership, and culture, among others.
In addition to guiding the practical aspects of implementing sustainability in business, it also serves as a powerful motivating force for employees and other stakeholders.
Podcasts to help businesses mix sustainability with profit
#5. Sustainable Business Covered – The edie podcast
We wish it were enough for a business to enjoy the rewards of sustainability, the most important of which is the impact on the environment.
However, in the real world, a business’s primary goal is to generate a profit.
Hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, this podcast explores some of the breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives that are helping to integrate business objectives with a transition to a net-zero, circular economy.
After all, greater efficiency is often the roadmap to greater profit.
Podcasts and business sustainability
All the podcasts listed above offer an enjoyable and insightful exploration of some very serious topics.
Whether you’re developing your business’s sustainability plan, building stakeholder buy-in or simply looking for ideas and inspiration, these podcasts and TSW’s Environmental Blog will motivate both you and your team to find the correct answers for your business.
