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State of Sustainability

Saif Hameed
Sustainability
Climate Change
Product Carbon Footprints
Corporate Sustainability
Regenerative Agriculture
Decarbonization
Sustainability Practices
Procurement
Circular Economy
Product Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Agriculture
Carbon Emissions
ESG
Consumer Behavior
Eco Design
Agriculture
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainability Leadership
Supply Chain
2026 Sustainability Predictions

Saif Hameed (CEO of Altruistiq) chats with sustainability leaders and industry pioneers.

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In this episode of State of Sustainability, we explore the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), one of the most significant developments in climate policy, carbon pricing and international trade. As the European Union begins implementing CBAM, ... more

Assets under management in the impact and ESG space are close to an all-time high, somewhere between $1.5 and $1.6 trillion. So why is capital actually leaving the sector? In this episode of the State of Sustainability, host Saif Hameed takes a detou... more

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What if the secret to unbreakable supply chain resilience isn't squeezing your suppliers for the lowest price, but actively paying them to heal the planet?

In this episode of the State of Sustainability, host Saif Hameed is joined by David Croft, fo... more

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Just 25% of industry experts believe the standalone sustainability function will exist in five years. So what is the next great frontier for sustainability leaders?

In this episode, host Saif Hameed asks a provocative question fresh from hosting the... more

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David Croft
Sustainability leader with experience at Reckitt, Diageo, Waitrose, Cadbury
Former Head of Sustainability, Reckitt
Episode: The Triple Win: Building Supply Chain Resilience Through Nature
Catherine David
CEO of RAP (Royal Academy of Packaging?)
RAP
Episode: Sustainability vibe check: why WRAP's CEO thinks CSR is dead and Resilience is King
Mekala Krishnan
Partner at the McKinsey Global Institute and a thought leader on climate risk
McKinsey Global Institute
Episode: Get it while it's hot: why McKinsey calls adaptation a "buy", and how to sell it to the CFO
Shannon Bouton
CEO of Delterra
Delterra
Episode: Beyond Recycling: Why Fixing Waste Requires System-Level Change
Michael Kobori
Former Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks
Starbucks
Episode: Extended Producer Responsibility: Circular Opportunity or Bureaucratic Nightmare?
David Sykes
Former data science leader at Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy
Episode: Centaurs & Cyborgs: separating AI potential from AI fantasy
John Elkington
A serial sustainability entrepreneur and observer of corporate sustainability since the 1980s.
Episode: Is Sustainability rising or falling? Lessons from past downturns with John Elkington
Renat Huberger
Founder of South Pole
South Pole
Episode: The State of Sustainability podcast is back!
Adam Henkel
A seventh-generation farmer and third-generation conservationist from Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau
Episode: SoS #46: A Farmer's Truth About Sustainable Agriculture

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Saif Hameed
Host of State of Sustainability (and variations in wording across episodes); CEO of Altruistiq or founder/CEO of related ventures

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Sustainability vibe check: why WRAP's CEO thinks CSR is dead and Resilience is King
Q: If you think of the most effective sustainability leader you know, what do you think this individual does well?
Emma Keller at Nestlé UK & Ireland leads with targeted, system-level interventions yet ties them back to business realities, while Nick Brown at Premier Foods connects nature, Net Zero, and commercial goals, showing how leadership can lift gaze to the broader system and push teams to take concrete actions aligned with brand and business goals.
Get it while it's hot: why McKinsey calls adaptation a "buy", and how to sell it to the CFO
Q: Do you think corporations, the winners, are going to really emerge and take on a bolder mandate in some of the communities where they operate?
Yes, companies will take on more expansive roles in adaptation, especially where local governments may lack capacity to pay for these measures and where there is a clear business case for doing so.
Get it while it's hot: why McKinsey calls adaptation a "buy", and how to sell it to the CFO
Q: How did you and the team behind the report square that thinking and decide not to actually anchor on 1.5 degrees?
We wanted to avoid making predictions about how much the world is expected to warm; instead, we focused on the current trajectory of emissions and its implications for adaptation.
SoS #45: Has the Sustainability Bubble Burst?
Q: What advice would you give to sustainability teams evaluating climate tech solutions in this incredibly uncertain market?
It's essential to build a strong business case for sustainability initiatives, demonstrating their capacity to generate real business value.
SoS #45: Has the Sustainability Bubble Burst?
Q: Are we locked into a cycle of rising energy consumption?
Yes, while renewable energy growth is significant, the rise in energy consumption is also set to continue without a stabilizing factor.

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A thoughtful, business-oriented program exploring sustainability from corporate strategy to system-level change. Across episodes, listeners encounter a mix of practical implementation guidance, emerging trends in carbon markets, supply chain resilience, waste management, AI applications in sustainability, and the evolving roles of sustainability leaders. Guests range from global consultancy and major brands to policy-focused figures, making the conversation useful for executives, managers, and professionals who want to connect sustainability with business outcomes. The show often emphasizes real-world investments, risk management, and the economics of sustainability initiatives, with a willingness to challenge established frameworks like ES... more

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