Behind The Story

Bianca Pitt is joined by Craig Bennett - CEO of The Wildlife Trusts - a federation of 46 independent wildlife conservation charities covering the whole of the UK. Prior to joining Wildlife Trusts, Craig was CEO of Friends of the Earth, where he fronted several high profile campaigns on bees, fracking and against the expansion of Heathrow Airport. Earlier in his career, Craig was Deputy Director at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Director of The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change. Craig has been described as “one of the UK's top environmental campaigners”, by The Guardian and regularly appears in the media promoting environmental causes. This is the Tenth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy's Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity's efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

Liz Gyekye is joined by Sam Reeve - CEO of Resource Futures - an innovative company helping clients enable the positive management of material resources. Sam leads the company to maximise positive impact by working collaboratively with its customers through evidence gathering that is robust; insight that provides answers and facilitates change; and engagement that achieves lasting positive behaviour change. This is the first podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy's Real Circularity Coalition campaign - a movement aiming to promote the true circular economy.

John Higginson is joined by Laurence Kemball Cook - CEO of Pavegen - an innovative flooring manufacturer which converts footsteps walking on the pavement into energy. Laurence encourages a revolutionary approach to the renewable energy industry. Pavegen have clients worldwide and have partnered with key brands such as; Schneider Electric, Centrica, Adidas, Uniqlo, London 2012 Olympics, WWF and Europe's largest shopping centre, Westfield. This is the ninth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy's Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity's efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by Juliet Davenport OBE - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Good Energy, one of the UK's first entirely renewable electricity supplier and generator companies. Juliet is a figurehead for climate change action. She sits on the board of the Renewable Energy Association and Innovate UK and is Vice President of the Energy Institute. In July 2020 Juliet was appointed as a new board member of The Crown Estate. This is the eighth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by Arthur Kay - the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Skyroom, an urban development initiative installing sustainable and affordable homes on building rooftops to help tackle the housing crisis in cities. Arthur is also Founder of bio-bean, a clean tech company that manufactures advanced biofuels and biochemicals out of waste coffee grounds; and Founder and Chairman of Fast Forward 2030, a think tank focused on using business to solve the world’s biggest problems. This is the seventh podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

Higginson Strategy Associate Director Alex Davies is joined by: - Baroness Ilora Finlay, Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Health - Mr Richard Kerr, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England - Dr Adrian Boyle, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine - Professor David Peters, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Holistic Healthcare Together the panel tackle the question: What is the future of UK Healthcare? This expert discussion was recorded on 3rd December 2020 as part of Higginson Strategy's Expert Bureau Webinar Series. Expert Bureau is a resource to journalists. It brings together specialists from the fields of business, education, environment, finance and health to provide insights to the media on their areas of expertise. To find out more about Expert Bureau, visit HigginsonStrategy.com or email experts@higginsonstrategy.com

Clodagh Higginson is joined by Media Commentator at The Guardian Roy Greenslade, Director General at PRCA Francis Ingham, Political Correspondent at Daily Mail Claire Ellicott, Senior Political Producer at Good Morning Britain Anne Alexander, and openDemocracy's Editor in Chief Mary Fitzgerald. Together the panel discuss the future of journalism. They tackle subjects including how journalism should be funded, whether trust in the media has eroded, whether newspaperes can survive, and much more. This expert discussion was recorded on October 22nd 2020 as part of Higginson Strategy's Expert Bureau Webinar Series. Expert Bureau is a resource to journalists. It brings together specialists from the fields of business, education, environment, finance and health to provide insights to the media on their areas of expertise. To find out more about Expert Bureau, visit HigginsonStrategy.com or email experts@higginsonstrategy.com

John Higginson is joined by Shadow Transport Minister Kerry McCarthy MP, Director of Regulation and Public Policy at Bolt Dominick Moxon-Tritsch, Director of Transport Innovation at Transport for London (TfL) Michael Hurwitz, Head of Propositions at Octopus Electric Vehicles Natalia Peralta Silverstone and New Statesman Columnist and Former Editor of CityMetric Jonn Elledge. Together the panel discuss the future of transport, the importance of a green transport recovery, the move away from car ownership, the rise of micro-mobility and much more. This expert discussion was recorded on September 9th 2020 as part of Higginson Strategy's Expert Bureau Webinar Series. Expert Bureau is a resource to journalists. It brings together specialists from the fields of business, education, environment, finance and health to provide insights to the media on their areas of expertise. To find out more about Expert Bureau, visit HigginsonStrategy.com or email experts@higginsonstrategy.com

John Higginson is joined by Founder and Managing Director of BAM (Bamboo Clothing) David Gordon and Garment Technologist & Product Developer at BAM, Merryn Chilcott. Together John, David and Merryn discussed sustainable fashion, the merits of bamboo, being a net-positive company and much more. As MD of BAM, David is building the world's foremost bamboo clothing brand, specialising in outdoor adventure and performance baselayers. With a team of around 15 committed and lovely people. This is the sixth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by Co-Chair of the UN International Resource Panel Janez Potočnik Together John and Janez discussed environmental policymaking, the circular economy, the need to redesign economic models, and much more. Janez Potočnik is the Co-Chair of the United Nations' International Resource Panel (IRP), a forum of eminent scientists and experts working to improve our use of resources worldwide. From 2009 until 2014, Janez served as European Commissioner for Environment. Prior to that, he was Slovenia's Minister for European Affairs. In September 2013 he received the United Nations' Champions of the Earth Award. This is the fifth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by green policy and environmental expert Paul Ekins OBE. Together John and Paul discussed the link between economics and the environment, how the impending recession will impact the natural world, what industry can do to be part of the solution, and much more. Paul is currently co-director of the UK Energy Research Centre. He is also the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Resources, and Director of Research at the School of Sustainable Resources and Energy at University College London. This is the fourth podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series is focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by Greenpeace UK Head of Oceans Will McCallum. Together John and Will discussed giving up plastic, protecting the world's oceans, a green recovery, and much more. This is the third podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series will be focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by businesswoman and environmentalist Dr Liz Goodwin OBE to discuss how we can reduce food waste, move to a circular economy, how each of us can make a difference and much more. Liz is the Senior Fellow and Director of Food Loss and Waste for WRI and also the Chair of the London Waste and Recycling Board. She was previously the CEO of the waste reduction charity, WRAP. This is the second podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series will be focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

John Higginson is joined by the Founder and President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Captain Paul Watson. Together John and Paul discussed Paul's controversial career, his unique experiences campaigning against whaling, and his solutions to the most pressing environmental problems facing the world today. This is the first podcast in a series of episodes by Higginson Strategy’s Nature 2030 campaign - a movement aiming to smash the silo culture that hampers humanity’s efforts to respond to the challenges global nature is facing. The series will be focused on how to save the world from environmental disaster.

Clodagh Higginson is joined by former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Norman Lamont, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable, and former special advisor to Gordan Brown, Lord Stewart Wood. Together the panel discussed how the economy is going to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, what that recovery will look like, how long it will take, its impact on the public, and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe and if you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @HigginsonTweets on Twitter. Enjoy the episode!

Chair of Empower Jacqui Smith is joined by Co-Executive Director at the British Chambers of Commerce Hannah Essex and Founder of Further&More Sara Allen. Together the panel discuss job sharing: how does it work? Who does it benefit? And, is it the future of work? Listen to find out! If you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @UKEmpowerWomen on Twitter. Enjoy the episode!

John Higginson is joined by A Plastic Planet Co-Founder Sian Sutherland, TIPA CEO and Co-Founder Daphna Nissenbaum and Managing Director of the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) David Newman. Together the panel discussed the connection between mankind and nature, lessons the environmental movement can learn from the COVID-19 response and much more. If you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @HigginsonTweets on Twitter. Enjoy the episode!

Higginson Strategy’s John Higginson is joined by Labour MP Kerry McCarthy, Oxford researcher Joseph Poore and the Director of vegan campaigning group Viva, Juliet Gellatley, to discuss if veganism is the answer to the nature crisis. If you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @HigginsonTweets on Twitter.

Jessica McVay is joined by WealthiHer Network Co-Founder Tamara Gillan and The Baroness Burt of Solihull to discuss levelling the playing field to ensure women thrive in business. If you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @UKEmpowerWomen, the Twitter account of Higginson Strategy's dedicated women's practice Empower.

Jessica McVay is joined by Labour MP Jess Phillips and writer, poet and business owner Salma El-Wardany for a special International Women's Day episode of Behind The Story. Together they discussed whether social media has been a force for good in female empowerment. This podcast was brought to you by Higginson Strategy, the communications agency that works with organisations that do good. This episode was recorded in Parliament on the night we launched our dedicated women's practice Empower.

Jessica McVay is joined by Labour MP Caroline Flint and Higginson Strategy Partner Clodagh Higginson to discuss the state of equality in parliament 100 years after women gained the right to stand as candidates. Caroline talked about progress she’s seen since becoming an MP in 1997 and ways that parliament could become more inclusive. Clodagh spoke about her experience being The Sun’s first ever parliamentary correspondent and ways in which the media treats female politicians differently to their male counterparts and why this hinders progress. This podcast was brought to you by Higginson Strategy, the London based communications agency that works with organisations that do good.

Clodagh Higginson is joined by Zac Goldsmith, Conservative Member of Parliament for Richmond Park, Peter Hall, Director at the International Rhino Foundation, Joanna Elliott, Senior Director Conservation Partnerships at Fauna & Flora International, and Matthew Hatchwell, Director of Conservation at the Zoological Society of London for an in-depth discussion on the state of global nature and conservation. This podcast was brought to you by Higginson Strategy, the London based communications agency that works with organisations that do good.

Jessica McVay is joined by Karhoo's Chief Operating Officer Michael Galvin, Programme Director of Sharing Cities Nathan Pierce and Urban DNA Partner Graham Colclough to discuss how data can be used to create the cities of the future. The panel discuss how the public and private sector should collaborate (1:22), how data can benefit citizens (13:20), how it can improve government (17:40), what is being done to create new data-driven value for the public (21:25), the barriers to using data in some cities (24:26) and the one change they would make to how our cities are being run (28:18). They then close out the show by choosing their favourite song about data (29:20). This podcast was brought to you by Higginson Strategy, the London based communications agency that works with organisations that do good. Find out more about Flit Technologies here: https://flit.tech/ Find out more about Sharing Cities here: http://www.sharingcities.eu/ Find out more about Urban DNA here: http://www.urbandna.eu/

Founded in 2010, Precipice is the firm responsible for leading the transformational Meaning-Centred Design technique. Meaning-Centred Design offers a new way for companies to make sense of markets and cultures and create products that people will value more. Precipice’s work was recently honoured with two platinum awards at the globally-renowned A' Design Awards. Miles Hawley has been Precipice’s Chief Design Officer since 2011. A product designer with 25 years’ experience, Miles has helped some of the world’s biggest brands transform their thinking on design. With almost three decades’ experience in the packaging design industry, Paul Foulkes-Arellano became Head of Client Programmes at Precipice in 2016. On the podcast we discussed Precipice's Eco Module concept that was recently featured in a number of media outlets. The Eco Module concept provides a fresh twist on conventional kitchen appliances. It consists of modules that can be fitted into existing kitchen units to transform any cupboard or drawer into a chilling space that keeps food fresh for longer and ultimately will reduce food waste. Find out more about Precipice here: http://www.precipice-design.com/ Read more about Precipice's Eco Module system here: http://www.kb-eye.com/news/smart-kitchen-design-radically-reduce-amount-food-thrown-away-according-designers/

Jessica McVay sits down with John Higginson to reveal the keys to effective communications, share some great advice for university students about to enter the real world, speak about the value of past failures and much more. John Higginson has worked for the Evening Standard, The Sun, The People, Independent, Daily Express and Mail on Sunday and spent seven years at Metro where he was political editor based in Parliament. He spent a year as a show business reporter based in Hollywood, three years on a local newspaper and set up a community newspaper in South Africa. Since leaving journalism he has helped a wealth of clients, from Uber to Hitachi Rail and Centrica, to deliver communications success. In 2017 John along with his wife Clodagh opened Higginson Strategy to deliver communications services for organisations that do good.