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May 8, 2025

Communicating Sustainability: How Brands Build Trust and Impact

In this episode of Sustainability Forward , we sit down with Helen Neal , founder and CEO of HN Communications , a multi-award-winning sustainability communications and events agency. Helen shares expert insights on how globa...

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April 22, 2025

From Backyard to Resilience with Marjory Wildcraft

In this episode of Sustainability Forward , we sit down with Marjory Wildcraft—founder of The Grow Network and a global leader in modern self-sufficient living. Featured by National Geographic as an expert in off-grid lifesty...

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March 28, 2025

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Sustainability Forward , we dive into Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Josh Dorfman, founder of Plantd and Supercool, and former host of The Lazy Environmentalist . Josh shares his inspiring journey from s...

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March 18, 2025

Europe’s Energy Transition: Competitiveness vs. Reality Check

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we dive into two crucial reports shaping Europe's clean energy future. First, we explore the Draghi Report by Mario Draghi, highlighting Europe's economic challenges and opportunitie...

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Feb. 26, 2025

The Future of Home Heating is Electric

In this episode of Sustainability Forward , we explore why heat pumps are rapidly replacing gas boilers and how this shift is key to reducing energy costs, cutting CO₂ emissions, and building a net-zero future . 🔎 What’s insi...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Can We Make Money While Saving the Planet?

Can you make money while saving the planet? In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we sit down with Clemence Ollivier, Investment Principal at Swen Blue Ocean Fund, to explore the evolving world of impact investing, susta...

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Dec. 23, 2024

Sustainability Forward: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead

As we wrap up the year, join hosts Wrishi and Carmine for a special episode of Sustainability Forward ! This reflective journey revisits the highlights from all 16 episodes recorded this year, featuring incredible guests and ...

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Dec. 16, 2024

COP29: Key Takeaways with Andrew Prag

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we’re joined by Andrew Prag, Managing Director for Policy at the We Mean Business Coalition, for a deep dive into COP29 in Baku. Andrew brings 20 years of expertise across energy, en...

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Dec. 2, 2024

The Biodiversity Imperative – Reflections on COP16

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we explore the critical importance of biodiversity in addressing global challenges like climate change, food security, and resource scarcity. Joined by special guest Adrian Deckler, ...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Honey, Bees and BeeVoltaic

Dive into the world of bees and sustainability with our latest episode of Sustainability Forward! In this conversation, hosts Wrishi Sutradhar and Carmine Fiume are joined by Maurizio Pitzolu to discuss: ✔️ Why bees are e...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Summer, the Paris Olympics and Biodiversity

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we tackle the pressing issue of biodiversity and its vital role in sustainability for businesses. After a refreshing summer break, we’re excited to return and discuss the definition ...

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July 23, 2024

A Realistic Energy Transition with Arun Cardoza

In this episode of "Sustainability Forward," hosts Wrishi and Carmine sit down with Arun Cardoza, an energy professional with three decades of international experience across the energy spectrum, including upstream oil & gas,...

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July 9, 2024

Energy Transition in China with Paul Perera

Join Carmine and Wrishi on Sustainability Forward, a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest innovations and trends in sustainable technology. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders who are drivi...

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June 24, 2024

Unpacking Distributed Energy Systems with Dr. James Crosby-Wrigley

In this episode of "Sustainability Forward," hosts Wrishi and Carmine sit down with Dr. James Crosby-Wrigley, Head of Sustainability for Commercial and Industrial Energy Supply and Usage at Advantage Utilities. Dr. Crosby-Wri...

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June 10, 2024

Demystifying ESG Reporting: Frameworks and Best Practices

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Sustainability Forward" with your hosts Carmine and Wrishi. Today, we're diving deep into the world of ESG reporting. In this episode, we explore what ESG reporting entails, its sig...

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May 21, 2024

People, Recruiting and Careers in Climate Change

Join hosts Wrishi Sutradhar and Carmine Fiume on this episode of Sustainability Forward as they engage in a captivating conversation with Cecile Pompei, a seasoned Chief People Officer in climate change domain. Cecile brings ...

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April 30, 2024

The Path to an Inclusive & Realistic Energy Transition

In a world grappling with the urgent need for a sustainable energy transition, "Sustainability Forward" brings you a groundbreaking conversation with Roberto Bocca, Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials and Member of th...

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April 9, 2024

The Story of Climate Finance

Dive into the transformative world of climate finance with our latest episode of "Sustainability Forward," featuring esteemed finance and governance expert, Professor Nuno Fernandes. In "The Story of Climate Finance," we unra...

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March 21, 2024

Climate Change - The Tragedy of the Commons

In this enlightening episode of "Sustainability Forward," hosts Wrishi and Carmine dive deep into the complexities of climate change with the esteemed Professor Karl Schmedders from IMD. As the world faces an unprecedented en...

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March 18, 2024

Decoupling Growth and Emissions

Dive into the pivotal journey of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions with the latest episode of the Sustainability Forward Podcast. Explore how countries like the UK, Sweden, the EU, and regions such as North Ame...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Understanding Net Zero

Dive into the heart of climate action with our latest episode, "Understanding Net Zero," on the Sustainability Forward Podcast. Explore the critical balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removal, and why it's vital for...

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Jan. 30, 2024

Transforming Systems for Sustainability

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Sustainability Forward, where we're joined by Preeti Pincha, Director of Sustainable Systems Initiative at Deloitte. This episode takes a deep dive into the world of systems transformati...

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Jan. 19, 2024

The 1.5°C Threshold

Dive into the pivotal issue of the 1.5°C global warming threshold in our latest episode of 'Sustainability Forward'. This thought-provoking discussion explores the historical context of Earth's climate, the looming threat of ...

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Dec. 29, 2023

Reasons to be Optimistic

As 2023 gracefully exits stage left, Sustainability Forward reflects on a year of remarkable achievements and looks ahead with optimism to 2024. Join hosts Wrishi and Carmine as they revisit the sustainability milestones of t...

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