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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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39:57

SoS #19: De-Risk Your Agricultural Supply Chain

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2024/09/12

In this episode, we explore current agricultural supply chain risks and mitigation measures. We cover:Emerging threats: The macro and micro risks and specific commodities most vulnerable to climate-related disruptions.Building resilience: Strategies to strengthen your supply chain.Environmental data impact: The impact on your environmental data and the role of technology to mitigate these risks.Business case: How to value and communicate risk to bolster your sustainability business case.

58:55

SoS #18: Must Listen: Product Carbon Footprint Crash...

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2024/09/05

Saif Hameed and Jesica Sansom, Sustainability Director at Huel discuss how to set up product carbon footprints (PCFs) to deliver real business value. We cover:Data collection: The challenges and workarounds in collecting the granular data needed for reliable PCFsActionable insights: Best practices for using PCF to inform sustainable product designSupplier collaboration: How Huel are fostering innovative solutions with suppliers e.g., rethinking ingredient production methods & running field

36:39

Are you making the wrong sustainability decisions?

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2024/08/29

In this episode, we highlight the common mistakes that sustainability professionals make and sound out the solutions. We discuss:Market insight: Is SBTi still credible?Mistake trends: The most common pitfalls that sustainability professionals face.Root causes: The underlying reasons behind these mistakes.Data challenges: The limitations of working with aggregate data and best practices for overcoming them.GHG to PCF: How professionals can effectively gather and manage supplier data for greenhouse

40:26

SoS #16: Turn Colleagues from Bystanders into...

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2024/08/22

Camilla Riddiford, Head of Sustainability at Arla UK, shares her advice on how to turn colleagues from bystanders to sustainability champions (without breaking the bank or your sanity).In this episode, we discuss:Tailored communication strategies for diverse audiencesEffective content formats that resonateBalancing data and narratives for a compelling business casePrioritising upskilling, and training programs for key teamsLink to event:

35:16

SoS #15: Understanding the Supply Shed

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2024/08/15

The complex structure of supply chains can make tracking the impact of sustainability-related interventions a challenge. Supplier-specific information is often lacking and/or hard to come by. However, a lack of traceability shouldn’t deter companies from efforts to drive progress. There's a solution: supply sheds.This episode dives deep into:What is a supply shed, and how can it help you overcome challenges in reduction trackingThe benefits of using supply sheds include incentivising traceability

42:08

SoS #14: Green Claims: A Challenger Playbook with Oatly

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2024/08/08

Does the world on-pack green claims make you nervous? We get it. Green claims are a minefield. Today, we're bringing in a veteran of bold sustainability messaging to help us navigate the dark and somewhat dangerous world of sustainability comms. Shaunagh Duncan, Head of Sustainability at Oatly EU & I walks us through making strategic green claims, teaching us when to push boundaries and when to play it safe.We cover how to :Define a bold and impactful communication styleWalk the line between

37:10

SoS #13: Plastic vs Paper, Methane Feed Supplements...

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2024/07/25

We bust the 3 of the biggest sustainability myths in the industry:Myth 1: We should be fazing out plasticMyth 2: Feed supplements are the silver bullet to methane reductionMyth 3: The future of ‘green transportation’ should be electrified.P.S. Don't forget to rate and review our podcast to help others discover tactics for corporate sustainability change transformation.

60:34

SoS #12: Unfiltered Reflections on a 20+ Year...

State of Sustainability ·

2024/07/18

This episode dives into the 20+ year career of Saif Hameed, an activist, government official, NGO co-founder, flower farm owner, and now CEO of Altruistiq, a sustainability data management platform.We explore how his experience equips sustainability professionals to engage stakeholders across sectors for change. We discuss:Saif's Journey: Lessons from activism, government work, NGO experience, and business ventures inform a robust approach to sustainabilityEngaging Stakeholders: Collaboration

45:21

SoS #11: Sustainable Packaging Trade offs with Mondelēz

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2024/07/11

Saif Hameed and Patrick Shewell, Global Director of Packaging at Mondelēz, discuss balancing an iconic brand image with bold sustainability packaging goals. In this episode, we dive into:Balancing trade-offs between product functionality and sustainabilityEPR policy inconsistencies and how to manage these across 150+ markets.Prioritising packaging initiatives: no brainer vs higher cost initiativesStrategies for collaboration with packaging suppliersInvesting in innovative packaging solutionsShow

23:31

SoS #10: Manage and Streamline CSRD Reporting

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2024/06/26

In this episode, Saif Hameed and Isobel Wild discuss: How different companies are approaching CSRDWhich team(s) should own the CSRD reporting processDouble materiality assessment best practicesWhat to do with all the data that you're not ready forHow to move beyond compliance and make CSRD impactful

46:38

SoS #9: How to Set Up an Internal Sustainability...

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2024/06/13

In this episode, Saif Hameed and Isobel Wild discuss:Market Highlight: Sustainability Linked Bonuses: Company-wide vs leadership (learnings from LEGO Group) Topic Deep Dive: Internal Sustainability Training ProgramSuccess Characteristics: The characteristics that distinguish a good training program from a transformative one.Prioritising Teams: Which teams will benefit most from sustainability training and how to prioritiseCreating Compelling Content: How to tailor content to resonate with specific

41:23

SoS #8: Product Carbon Footprints, Eco Design and...

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2024/06/06

In this episode, we cover:QUIZ: guess the lowest emitting ingredientStrategic Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) generationThe trends catalysing supplier asks for PCFsUsing PCFs to re-engineer your productHow to pitch your PCF internally to R&D, Marketing, and commercial teamsHow to pitch your PCF externally to customers and consumers

40:02

SoS #7: Make your Sustainability Reporting Easier

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2024/05/30

In this episode, we discuss:Key regulatory reporting trends: the evolving landscape, AI and what it means for your business.How to optimise your reporting team: best practices for setting up a high-performing, reporting team.Collaboration tips: strategies for working effectively with finance and legal on reporting.How to streamline your approach: tools, data infrastructure and ways of working to improve your reporting process.

41:02

SoS #6: McCain's Radical Regenerative Ag Program

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2024/05/24

Saif Hameed and Audrey Leduc, North American Director for Planet Friendly Practices at McCain Foods unpack how to scale regenerative agriculture. They discuss: Measuring impact: the key indicators and data points needed to track and demonstrate progress against regenerative agriculture Building strategic partnerships: principles for identifying and developing partnerships (that will last)Farmer engagement toolbox: how to successfully engage farmers and make regenerative agriculture

30:13

SoS #5: The Biggest Trends to Watch in F&B...

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2024/05/16

Off the back of our flagship sustainability event in Chicago, where we hosted 70+ F&B sustainability professionals working on sustainability data challenges in the agri value chain, a few key trends emerged. In this episode, we dig into: - “Action first - reporting second”. - Qualities of the “best” kind of decarbonisation initiatives - Data transparency is very different between B2B vs B2C

42:15

SoS #4: Setting Up and Using Carbon Pricing

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2024/05/09

How to make sure your circularity initiative is revenue-generating How to set a carbon costHow do you utilise carbon pricing when data in the supply chain at the product level is sparse?When is a carbon price most defensibleCarbon pricing success stories

40:11

SoS #3: How to Set Up Carbon Inset Projects

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2024/04/25

Saif Hameed and Pedro Lafargue, Global Climate Action Manager at OFI discuss:The principles for a successful insetting projectThe level of data accuracy needed for compliance vs actionHow to track and account for carbon removals (when standardisation is lacking)Best practices for monetising carbon insetting projects

39:12

SoS #2: Sustainability on a Budget: How to Do More...

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2024/04/18

Market highlight:How the SEC’s climate disclosure ruling impacts your businessTopic deep dive: A playbook on how to: Build a strong business case for sustainabilityOptimise team set up to unlock resourcesBoost company-wide sustainability literacy and buy-in

55:52

SoS #1: Sustainability Data: Driving Engagement and...

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2024/04/11

NEW SEASON LAUNCH.This season will include the latest corporate sustainability market highlights followed by problem-solving deep dives on all flavours of challenges that sustainability practitioners face.In this episode, we cover:Market highlights:Corporate black sliding on climate pledgesThe Greenwashing clamp down and how to make water-tight claimsTopic deep dive: Effective sustainability data commsInternal communication and engagement tactics for sustainability data buy-inExternal comms: how to

58:07

SoS #14: Get the Most Out of Your Insetting Program

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2024/03/21

In this episode, we discuss how to:Launch effective Farmer Reduction Plans: Lessons from McCains and InnocentPrepare for supply chain disruptions, drawing learnings from the recent cocoa crisisNavigate insetting challenges, specifically how to avoid competitors ‘free riding’ off your reduction initiativesMaximise the value of your insetsMake reductions work at farm level (multi year contracts)

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