Footprint Futures

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast, we talk with Peter Sweatman, Chief Executive and Founder of Climate Strategy & Partners on transforming businesses to become more sustainable.During the episode we approach: Peter's background and learnings through the yearsClean energyAdvice to drive positive impactIncorporating sustainability into the personal lifeTrends in sustainability. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: Journey of starting a sustainable startupChallenges faced along the wayHow to use coffee grounds to create beauty productsWhich retail strategy to adoptWhy we need new ecopreneurs. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How she created one of the first mission-driven product placement agenciesHow to work with companies and find the right projects in the entertainment industryHow Hollywood is evolving due to the climate changeHow it is important to raise awareness in the entertainment industryAdvice for companies to become more sustainable. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How she created one of the first mission-driven product placement agenciesHow to work with companies and find the right projects in the entertainment industryHow Hollywood is evolving due to the climate changeHow it is important to raise awareness in the entertainment industryAdvice for companies to become more sustainable. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How to build an emission-driven business from the ground upHow the shipping and delivery services for certain industries are causing huge amounts of waste How to add on to your sustainable offer to differentiate your value propositionThe importance of sustainable design for cold chain packaging across different industries for various custemers Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: Using smartphones in a more sustainable and eco-friendly wayThe process of founding a companyScaling sustainable business and startupHow to seamlessly integrate new solutions into your consumers' lives. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: The need for greenhouse gas reduction strategiesHow corporates sustainability awareness, consumer, and demand have been involved in the past 20 yearsESG as a metric. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: The importance of a brand for exciting people in terms of sustainable products and servicesApproach to building a sustainable brandLearning about consumers' needs, concerns, and questions when it comes to sustainable products.Challenges when developing a home cleaning products and actually designing it sustainable from A-Z. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How to drive sustainability for businessesThe importance of setting the right strategyHow to make help businesses to communicate their sustainability efforts with the most transparencyHow businesses need to transform in order to become more sustainable. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: - How to deal with rejection when first starting a sustainable brand- Why drive and passion are keys to success- How to source no plastic packaging solutions for your sustainable products- How the pandemic has influenced consumers' behaviour- How personal branding can positively impact your business as well. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: - How to position a zero-waste product in the market- The main challenges when launching a zero-waste beauty product- How to overcome challenges in formulating and manufacturing your products- The importance of giving a purpose and vision to your brand- How to overcome challenges of finding audiences in the US- How to overcome challenges in retailing distribution, by staying true to yourselves - How to better educate customers about free-plastic consumption- A piece of advice to small eCommerces that wish to go into retail. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: - How to design a zero-waste product- How to source sustainable packaging - How to make your skincare sustainability business successful - What is the biggest challenge when growing an eCommerce- How to manage efficiently your remote working setups- Which practices to use to ensure the sustainability of your business- Pooja gives advices for all future ecopreneurs that are still hesitating. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: - The importance of gender equality and empowering women.- The challenges when starting a new business.- Dealing with the financial challenges of launching a business.- Designing sustainable product.- Growing your eCommerce and find customers.- Learnings from managing B2C and promoting DAME on the shelves.- Sustainable practices and methods Alec would recommend to other businesses. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: The importance of developing a successful strategy for your startup.Some common misconceptions around plant-based and vegan food and what are some important discussions that need to take place. How to find a good name for your startup. The importance of young entrepreneurs taking action in the sustainability area. Exciting trends in sustainability around technology. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: What are the challenges in combining environmental and business aspects.How to source sustainable materials.Why collaborations are important for sustainable businesses.How to identify great sustainability collaborations.How to make your company even more sustainable.How to make your packaging and transportation more sustainable.How to follow consumer's needs and trends towards sustainability. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How to raise awareness on a larger scale.How to make your foundation or business an example worldwide.How to find the right balance between business and sustainability.What technology to favor in order to make your foundation or business more eco-friendly.How to boost gamification to motivate your consumers.Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

During the episode we approach: How to overcome challenges when starting an eCommerce.What are the challenges to achieving market acceptance and adoption.What are the biggest challenges when launching a sustainable product.How to make your products circular.How to integrate sustainability inside your company.A key advice for any eco-preneurs.What are the common misconceptions about sustainable products?How to make the benefits of your product more tangible for your consumers.Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast we talk with Isabel Aagaard, co-founder and designer at LastObject, on how to create zero-waste products.During the episode we approach: How to overcome challenges with a new business.How to become more sustainable inside your company.Why is sustainability always a process?How to grow your eCommerce brand.How to overcome challenges in sustainable transportation.Key trends in customer behavior towards sustainability.What are the common misconceptions about sustainable products?How to source sustainable materials.How to design more sustainable.-Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast we talk with Janet Salem, Economic Affairs Officer, Innovation for Circular Economy at United Nations, on driving innovation in the sustainability space.During the episode we touch on her experience working with startups around the world to solve the world's biggest climate issues. Janet shares key technologies and opportunities that are on the horizon and could potentially create positive change in the global climate challenges ahead. Further, she shares key consumer and market trends that we should keep an eye on and why startups play a key role in contributing towards creating positive change in the climate.-Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecropreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast we talk with Renee Lertzman, an international recognised leader in the space of psychology and climate change onher personal journey in the intersection of science, behaviour design and climate impacther perspectives to drive behaviour change towards more climate friendly habitshow do we turn climate anxiety into action?how digital products can inform sustainable actionsthe importance of startups and new projects to drive initiativeswhat innovations and technologies excite herher favourite sustainability hacksABOUT Renee Lertzman, Ph.D.Climate psychologist. Speaker. Author. Founder, Project InsideOut.Dr. Renee Lertzman is an internationally recognized thought leader and adviser, and works with government, business, philanthropic, and non-governmental sectors to design research tools, brand strategy, trainings, workshops, engagement practices, and strategies suited for the uniquely challenging nature of environmental work.Renee's pioneering work bridging psychological research and sustainability has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times, Time, Washington Post, Grist.org, Huffington Post, Oregon Public Radio, BBC and numerous other outlets. Her clients include: WWF, Skoll Global Threats Fund, Alliance for Climate Education, Center for Sustainable Energy, Cogan Owens Greene, Transport for London, Ingersoll Rand, Free Range Studio and others.

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast we talk with Marc Buckley who has been giving numerous international talks on the topic of designing and creating desirable and resilient futures for humanity - and how he is applying a “System approach” to steer such discussions when working with different organisations and companies. What this approach is exactly and how he applies it is something Marc shares more light on during the episode.During the episode he shares his visions and strategies on how to reform and change the agriculture, beverage and food industry for a more positive climate future and positive environmental impact. A topic he is very involved in regards of the World Economic Forum as a Expert Network member.In addition he also runs his own podcast called Inside Ideas where he interviews other forum expert and sustainability leaders.If you like to hear more from Marc, we can also recommend his YouTube channel and website.One of our favourite talks is the one below.

After spending the first 15 years of her career working in the global consumer goods industry, Nicola's life was set on a different trajectory with a personal quest to live more simply and sustainably. Bringing together her understanding of human behaviour and her sustainability experience, Nic founded Mainstream Green as a Social Enterprise to inspire and create behaviour change. She now travels around New Zealand engaging businesses, councils and individuals about mindful consumption. It's all about being more conscious of how we consume and the waste we create.

Tamara Staton is a facilitator, educator, speaker and coach with over 20 years' professional experience in the fields of Climate Change and Education. She is deeply committed to leading the change to ensure the health and well-being of all life on the planet, and commits all of her efforts towards this endeavor. As the Founder and Director of Changing Your Climate, she guides committed climateers on their quest to effect bold global change through the integration of joy, resilience and effective leadership. Through the international non-profit, Citizens' Climate Lobby, she supports volunteers in advocating for national carbon pricing. Tamara lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter, and when she's not climateering, you might find her strumming her banjo or moving to music in the woods.

In our second episode, we have invited Helena Lindemark as our guest to talk about biodiversity and climate change. Helena has been working with sustainability since 1991 at the UN, EU, Swedish Sida and the private sector. She is the founder of Sustainable Development Sweden and the 2022 Initiative Foundation, focusing on speeding up sustainability. Helena is also a Climate Reality Leader, trained by Al Gore.