Sustainable Business Weekly

Last month Birmingham fought off 140 cities from around the world to become the first English city to be awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. Their successful bid outlined plans to develop a strategic city ’simulator’, a sophisticated tool which will support future investment decisions and help identify ways to maximise and accelerate jobs and long term growth in Birmingham. On today's podcast, Stephen Kennett, 2degrees Cities and Built Environment Community Manager, speaks with Mark Wakefield Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager at IBM UK about what attracted them to the idea and how it will be taken forwarded. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by The Whalers

Last month Birmingham fought off 140 cities from around the world to become the first English city to be awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. Their successful bid outlined plans to develop a strategic city ’simulator’, a sophisticated tool which will support future investment decisions and help identify ways to maximise and accelerate jobs and long term growth in Birmingham. On today's podcast, Stephen Kennett, 2degrees Cities and Built Environment Community Manager, speaks with Mark Wakefield Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager at IBM UK about what attracted them to the idea and how it will be taken forwarded. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by The Whalers

Last month Birmingham fought off 140 cities from around the world to become the first English city to be awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. Their successful bid outlined plans to develop a strategic city ’simulator’, a sophisticated tool which will support future investment decisions and help identify ways to maximise and accelerate jobs and long term growth in Birmingham. On today's podcast, Stephen Kennett, 2degrees Cities and Built Environment Community Manager, speaks with Mark Wakefield Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager at IBM UK about what attracted them to the idea and how it will be taken forwarded. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by The Whalers

Not all buildings are created equal. In today's podcast, Diana Nezamutinova of Dalen Strategies compares the US and UK green building markets, discusses LEED vs. BREEAM certifications, and touches upon energy consumption in buildings. Music: Secret Song by Blooper

Not all buildings are created equal. In today's podcast, Diana Nezamutinova of Dalen Strategies compares the US and UK green building markets, discusses LEED vs. BREEAM certifications, and touches upon energy consumption in buildings. Music: Secret Song by Blooper

Not all buildings are created equal. In today's podcast, Diana Nezamutinova of Dalen Strategies compares the US and UK green building markets, discusses LEED vs. BREEAM certifications, and touches upon energy consumption in buildings. Music: Secret Song by Blooper

In today's podcast we're joined by Cody Sisco, Manager, Advisory Services at BSR, Business for Social Responsibility. Cody tells us about the NICE Consumer Project, which aims to create a framework for the sustainable consumption of fashion.  He shares the main findings from the initial online discussions with stakeholders, and the key challenges for moving towards sustainable fashion. Cody  highlights the solutions which could be developed to move sustainable consumption of fashion forward, including increased supply chain transparency, empowerment of consumers and sustainable design.

In today's podcast we're joined by Cody Sisco, Manager, Advisory Services at BSR, Business for Social Responsibility. Cody tells us about the NICE Consumer Project, which aims to create a framework for the sustainable consumption of fashion.  He shares the main findings from the initial online discussions with stakeholders, and the key challenges for moving towards sustainable fashion. Cody  highlights the solutions which could be developed to move sustainable consumption of fashion forward, including increased supply chain transparency, empowerment of consumers and sustainable design.

In today's podcast we're joined by Cody Sisco, Manager, Advisory Services at BSR, Business for Social Responsibility. Cody tells us about the NICE Consumer Project, which aims to create a framework for the sustainable consumption of fashion.  He shares the main findings from the initial online discussions with stakeholders, and the key challenges for moving towards sustainable fashion. Cody  highlights the solutions which could be developed to move sustainable consumption of fashion forward, including increased supply chain transparency, empowerment of consumers and sustainable design.

In today's podcast we're joined by responsible procurement expert Alis Sindbjerg Hemmingsen of the global advisory company, Responsible Procurement. Alis describes the main pitfalls to look out for when going forward with a responsible procurement strategy, discusses how to go about building the business case, and shares 5 top tips for companies to get started on the responsible procurement journey.

In today's podcast we're joined by responsible procurement expert Alis Sindbjerg Hemmingsen of the global advisory company, Responsible Procurement. Alis describes the main pitfalls to look out for when going forward with a responsible procurement strategy, discusses how to go about building the business case, and shares 5 top tips for companies to get started on the responsible procurement journey.

In today's podcast we're joined by responsible procurement expert Alis Sindbjerg Hemmingsen of the global advisory company, Responsible Procurement. Alis describes the main pitfalls to look out for when going forward with a responsible procurement strategy, discusses how to go about building the business case, and shares 5 top tips for companies to get started on the responsible procurement journey.

Stephen Kennett, Cities and Built Environment Community Manager talks to Robin Haycock, Head of Transport at the Climate Group, about the recent ‘Plugged in Fleets’ study, which outlines opportunities for businesses and organizations who operate or make use of vehicle fleets in their day to day operations. The Climate Group is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that works internationally with business and government to promote clean technologies and policies. Download a copy of the ‘Plugged in Fleets’ reports Music today by Agent Ribbons

Stephen Kennett, Cities and Built Environment Community Manager talks to Robin Haycock, Head of Transport at the Climate Group, about the recent ‘Plugged in Fleets’ study, which outlines opportunities for businesses and organizations who operate or make use of vehicle fleets in their day to day operations. The Climate Group is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that works internationally with business and government to promote clean technologies and policies. Download a copy of the ‘Plugged in Fleets’ reports Music today by Agent Ribbons

Stephen Kennett, Cities and Built Environment Community Manager talks to Robin Haycock, Head of Transport at the Climate Group, about the recent ‘Plugged in Fleets’ study, which outlines opportunities for businesses and organizations who operate or make use of vehicle fleets in their day to day operations. The Climate Group is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that works internationally with business and government to promote clean technologies and policies. Download a copy of the ‘Plugged in Fleets’ reports Music today by Agent Ribbons