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State of Sustainability

Saif Hameed

Saif Hameed (CEO of Altruistiq) chats with sustainability leaders and industry pioneers.

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33:57

SoS#39: Are Generic Emission Factors Over?

State of Sustainability ·

2025/02/27

Emission Factors (EFs), as we know them, are over. Bold statement? Maybe. True? Absolutely (in our opinion). In this episode, we break down why traditional emission factors are rapidly being replaced by Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and what this shift means for businesses.The limitations of traditional emission factorsWhy PCFs provide more accurate, supplier-specific dataWhere businesses need to focus their efforts as PCFs scale upKey considerations when transitioning from EFs to PCFs

31:07

SoS#38: Bridging Finance and Sustainability:...

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2025/02/20

In this episode, Saif Hameed and Kathryn McLeod, Head of ESG Reporting at The HEINEKEN Company, discuss practical approaches for transforming sustainability commitments into funded realities. They explore how to:Improve finance - sustainability collaboration:Strategic governance frameworks that drive effective reporting and collaborationBattle-tested approaches for building credibility with finance teamsPractical tools for embedding sustainability expertise in finance operationsMaster sustainable

28:32

SoS#37: The Strongest Arguments for Sustainability

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2025/02/13

In today’s episode, we dive into the shifting world of sustainability and its clash with capitalism. We’ll cover:Sustainability & Capitalism: Can they coexist in today’s unapologetic capitalist system?Why Sustainability is Under Fire: Criticisms and confusion—what’s fuelling the backlash?The Business Case: Why sustainability is essential for business—resource scarcity, regulation, and more.Reframing for Leaders: How can sustainability leaders better align with business goals?Strategic

23:02

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

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2025/02/06

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 the future of SBTs in 2025. Companies that are most likely to pull out

28:45

SoS #35: Decarbonising Manufacturing

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2025/01/30

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 consider and how to get buy-in.Decarbonise manufacturing: The optimal brand partnership approach to accelerate

33:01

SoS #34: 2025 Sustainability Data Management Big Bets

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2025/01/23

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, stricter data sharing policies will fragment data access.Red herrings to avoid:Generative AI will fix everything: Don’t

34:28

SoS #33: Data, Farmers, and Product Innovation: Maia...

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2025/01/16

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 scarcity with tailored management approaches and grassroots solutions.Balancing Compliance vs. Impact: Navigating the

33:18

SoS #32: 2024 Corporate Sustainability Unwrapped

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2025/01/09

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 new zone of collaboration for emissions reductionsWhy procurement teams need more support to meet increasing

31:47

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

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2024/12/19

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 preparing for frameworks like Land Sector Removals Guidance (LSRG). Tune in for actionable insights to navigate Scope 3

30:34

SoS #30: Scalable Farm Level Initiatives with Danone

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2024/12/12

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: The role of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) and supplier-centric emission sharing in fostering collaborative

28:23

H&M’s Big Bet on Sustainable Supply Chains (And Why...

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2024/12/05

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&M is taking to drive change. In this conversation, we discuss:Managing apparel supply chain complexities: How H&M

28:56

SoS #28: What Does Trump Mean For Corporate...

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2024/11/22

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 corporate sustainability teamsGlobal Perspectives: New emerging global hubs driving sustainability innovationExpert Advice:

36:59

SoS #27: The Sustainable Consumer Revealed

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2024/11/14

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 strategies for professionals to incorporate these insights into their sustainability efforts.Who were the respondents? Our

30:30

SoS #26: Stepping into Sustainability Leadership with...

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2024/10/31

We’re joined by Fran Haycock, Head of Sustainability at Greencore, to discuss the key considerations when leading a successful sustainability transformation.We cover:Strategy alignment: How to ensure your sustainability transformation aligns with the broader business objectivesSustainability team set-up: The priority qualities and skills to consider when recruiting and developing your sustainability team.Leadership style: How to evolve your leadership style as your sustainability program

31:21

SoS #25: A Model for Scalable Collaborations

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2024/10/25

Collaboration may not be a silver bullet for solving sustainability challenges, but when executed effectively, it becomes a powerful tool. In this episode, we cut through the buzzwords and focus on practical steps for scalable collaboration, exploring:Types of collaboration: Challenges and opportunities associated with within-value-chain collaboration, across-value-chain collaboration, and pre-competitive collaboration.When, where and who to collaborate with (and not): How to identify the right

27:29

SoS #24: Are You Keeping Up with the PCF Boom?

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2024/10/17

In this episode, we discuss the surging popularity of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs). We cover:The PCF Boom: The rapid growth of PCF generationPCF value: Where PCFs deliver value and where they fall short.PCF challenges: The key challenges to be aware of when generating and sharing PCFs.Data readiness: How to balance PCF demands with data accuracy and confidencePCF set up: Practical guidance on generating and sharing meaningful PCFs

33:12

SoS #23: Emission Factors 101

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2024/10/10

The majority of businesses calculating baselines use less than >10k emission factors (crazy). What does this mean? It means emission calculations aren't accurate and decarbonisation efforts remain invisible.In this episode we get to the bottom of this and discuss:EF Recap: what is an EF and how is one developedCurrent State of Play: Understanding the current landscape of EF usage and challenges.The EF Dilemma: Balancing consistency and accuracy in EFs.EF Types: Deciphering the differences between

37:02

SoS #22: How to Manage and Motivate a High Performing...

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2024/10/03

In the second part of this two part series, we discuss essential leadership strategies to supercharge your sustainability team. We cover:Team retention: How to retain and motivate top talent in a competitive marketSkill development: Where and when to invest in upskillingPerformance metrics: What metrics and bonus schemes are useful to track and implementHeadcount budget and resource management: How to optimise team resourcesTeam culture: Observed tactics for building team culture from Nando's and

38:27

SoS 21: Set Up a High Performing Sustainability Team:...

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2024/09/26

In this two-part series, we dive deep into the essential components of creating and managing a world-class sustainability team.In part one, we discuss:Core characteristics: The key attributes contributing to a well-structured and effective sustainability team.Must-have roles: The indispensable positions that every sustainability team needs to function optimally.Internal vs. external: When to prioritise internal hiring and when to seek external expertise through consultants or software.Budgeting: How

36:12

SoS #20: FLAG Explained

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2024/09/19

Saif Hameed and Piers Cooper, Senior Sustainability Research Manager (LCA) at Altruistiq discuss FLAG, what it is, if you should prioritise it, and if you do prioritise it, how to maximise your ROI. They cover:A recap: What is FLAG and the measurement requirementsStrategic importance: When and why should a company prioritise FLAG over other sustainability initiativesMeasurement challenges: The primary FLAG challenges and solutions to overcome themCommercial opportunities: How to leverage FLAG to

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