Is Sustainability rising or falling? Lessons from past downturns with John Elkington
"What we're going to see over the next probably 20 to 30 years is a profound value shift but it's not necessarily going to come where we most expect it. So Europe for example, I think is being left behind. It's doing a lot of regulation and all the rest of it but in a sense that's old order approach to the sustainability agenda."The State of Sustainability podcast is where we unpack the topics and trends of corporate sustainability with me Saif Hameed, founder and CEO of Altruistiq. This time I'm joined by John Elkington. John is a serial sustainability entrepreneur and has been an observer and collaborator of corporate sustainability since the 80s. He’s credited with coining the terms 'green growth' and 'triple bottom line' and has been called the 'dean of the corporate sustainability movement' by Business week. John and I explore the current ESG downturn, lessons learned through previous downturns and we look at how companies and countries are adapting. We also discuss what makes a high performing sustainability professional today. To find out more about what we do at Altruistiq, visit altruistiq.comThis podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.
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The State of Sustainability podcast is back!
We've spent the last few months working on improvements to the podcast, lining up a fantastic selection of guests to help us discuss a wide range of topics in the sustainability space.
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SoS #47: Sustainability Layoffs & Restructures: What’s Really Going On?
We've been hearing whispers about this trend for months, and now it's time to address it head-on: sustainability teams across major corporations are being restructured, downsized, or absorbed into other departments. In this episode, we dive into this critical shift that's affecting sustainability professionals worldwide. We cover:The dramatic shift from the sustainability hiring boom of 2-3 years ago to today's restructuring waveWhich sustainability roles are most vulnerable (hint: it's not who you might think)Where sustainability functions are being relocated within organisational structuresWhether this integration is actually good for sustainability's long-term impactPractical advice for navigating your career during this transitionWe're going on a season break and will be back with you in June.
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SoS #46: A Farmer's Truth About Sustainable Agriculture
What does “sustainable agriculture” look like from a farmer’s perspective?Saif Hameed sits down with Adam Henkel, a 7th-generation farmer and 3rd-generation conservationist from Illinois. They break down:The true meaning of sustainability on the farmBridging the farmer-corporate gapEasy wins vs real challenges in practiceHow corporations and sustainability professionals can help
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SoS #45: Has the Sustainability Bubble Burst?
In short… yes. But is that really a bad thing?In this week’s episode, we ask whether the hype around sustainability is deflating, and what that means for progress.We dive into the latest headlines:Is the UK on the brink of scaling back its climate ambitions?Are we stuck in a loop of ever-rising energy demand?What's next for sustainability-linked executive pay?PLUS: A climate tech reality check. Is climate tech entering its "trough of disillusionment"? Saif unpacks why corporate budgets are tightening, which solutions are struggling, and what climate tech founders need to hear.
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