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Plastic: The Most Sustainable Packaging? In the high-stakes world of sustainable packaging, incremental change isn't enough. Join Saif Hameed and Melissa Brice, Senior Sustainability Manager at Amcor, a global leader in sustainable packaging as they unpack the complex landscape of plastic decarbonisation. Key Insights: The true carbon impact of plastic vs. other packaging materials The hidden trade-offs between recyclability, emissions, and functionality Why recycling systems struggle and how EPR can help Innovations transforming packaging, from light-weighting to full recyclability How businesses can navigate legislation and consumer expectations Listen now to rethink your approach to sustainable packaging.
In today’s episode we tackle two critical market signals: The SEC's dramatic climate disclosure rollback and what it means for corporate transparency The Net Zero Banking Alliance's retreat from 1.5°C commitments and if financial institutions are losing their climate ambition Then we break down the EU Deforestation Regulation essentials: Who's affected and compliance timelines Geolocation data requirements and verification challenges Implementation strategies across different commodity sectors Navigating smallholder farmer relationships Leveraging compliance data for strategic advantage If you’re navigating EUDR, sustainability reporting, or just trying to keep up with shifting regulations, this one’s for you. Tune in!
Tired of "supply chain engagement" programs that generate more surveys than carbon reductions? In our latest episode, Saif Hameed and Beth Jones (Supply Chain Decarbonisation Lead, Altruistiq) cut through the hype to outline a framework for real impact: Align before action: Bridge internal agendas and make procurement central—they understand the supplier relationships. Evolve data, don't overhaul: Progress from compliance surveys to product carbon footprints - without specific PCF components, you're collecting numbers, not insights. Integrate commercials: Embed carbon into procurement metrics (e.g., “The Three C’s: Cost, Cash, Carbon), rather than treating as a side issue. Prioritise ruthlessly: Focus on suppliers with the highest emissions, strategic value, and collaboration potential. Tune in below
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 factors Why PCFs provide more accurate, supplier-specific data Where businesses need to focus their efforts as PCFs scale up Key considerations when transitioning from EFs to PCFs
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 collaboration Battle-tested approaches for building credibility with finance teams Practical tools for embedding sustainability expertise in finance operations Master sustainable finance: Success factors for securing and maximising sustainability budgets How to handle budget cuts and mid-year financial reviews Proven metrics and tools that make the business case stick - even without immediate returns Who needs this: Essential listening for sustainability professionals seeking financial backing and finance leaders stepping into ESG. McLeod unpacks HEINEKEN's approach to transforming sustainability from a cost centre to a value driver.