Podcasts about Severn Trent

In this mini edition of Waterfall, Severn Trent's energy manager, Howard Perry, joins Mike and Karen for a discussion on the importance of carbon reduction within the water industry and how saving water can help combat climate change.

APAC stocks traded mostly in the green following the similar performance stateside although gains were capped amid relatively quiet newsflow.European equity futures are indicative of a positive cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.3% after the cash market closed lower by 0.1% on Friday.FX markets are broadly steady, DXY holds above 106, EUR/USD sits below 1.06, JPY is a touch firmer.Crude futures held on to the prior day's gains, fixed income markets were uneventful overnight.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ HICP (Final), Canadian CPI, US Building Permits, NBH Policy Announcement, ECB's Elderson, BoE's Bailey, Lombardelli, Mann & Taylor, Fed's Schmid, Supply from UK, Earnings from British Land, Sage, Ashtead, Severn Trent, Walmart, Xpeng, Lowe's & Medtronic.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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The FTSE 100 opened flat with some traders probably nursing sore heads after England's last minute winner in the Euro semi-final. In early exchanges, the Footsie was up 2 at 8,196. Water companies were early risers as markets decided the price rises allowed by Ofwat for the next five years looked reasonable. United Utilities and Severn Trent were the best of the gainers. What Ofwat's decision means for struggling London supplier Thames is not clear as it can only raise prices at half the level it wanted. There was more good news for Keir Starmer as Britain's economy grew better than expected in May. Month on month, gross domestic product grew by 0.4%, an upside surprise following a zero-growth period in April, and by 0.9% over the past three months. Dr Martens also perked up after the iconic boot maker said trading had steadied in the first quarter, though it said this is seasonally its weakest. #ProactiveInvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #ofwat #unitedutilities #severntrent #thameswater #drmartens #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Today on the programme we have a very special guest, the Daily Grind's first guest and our first return guest(?), its mummy aka Joe Lycett. WATCH JOE VS SEWAGE TONIGHT CHANNEL 4. Or if you're reading this in the fuuutuure then watch it here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/joe-lycett-vs-sewage There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the message with GRIND).If you like the episode please leave a review and subscribe to get the Daily Grind in your feed everyday at 5pm.

The FTSE 100 enjoyed gains this morning after UK inflation data came in better than expected. Prices rose by 4% in January, as per the ONS, which was in line with December's inflation rate but below market expectations for a 4.2% jump. Among those reporting were water firms United Utilities and Severn Trent, which both climbed after backing guidance for the year, despite an influx of storms in recent months. Dunelm also offered up results, with these showing a 4.8% rise in interim pre-tax profit to £123 million, even as the retailer noted “more difficult” trading conditions. And finally, Coca-Cola's London-listed shares soared after the drinks firm hailed record profits for the year to December. #proactiveinvestors #marketreport #ONS #inflation #UnitedUtilities #SevernTrent #Dunelm #Cocacola #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

APAC stocks traded mixed following the weak handover from the US where sentiment was dampened amid soft data and pre-Thanksgiving positioning.FOMC minutes stated the FOMC saw rates remaining restrictive for some time; the minutes were uneventful and had little effect on price action.Hamas confirmed an agreement with Israel for a four-day pause in Gaza hostilities and agreed to release around 50 women and children hostages from Gaza in exchange for Israel releasing 150 Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails.Chinese government advisers are to recommend a 4.5%-5.5% growth target for 2024, while they noted that maintaining China's growth pace next year requires more fiscal stimulus,UK Chancellor Hunt is to reveal an annual GBP 9bln permanent tax break for businesses. Hunt is also expected to cut national insurance for employees and self-employed in the Autumn Statement.Binance founder Changpeng Zhao agreed to step down and plead guilty to violating money laundering rules.Looking ahead, highlights include UK CBI Trends, US Durable Goods, IJC, EZ Consumer Confidence (Flash), UoM Inflation Expectations (Final), UK Autumn Statement, ECB FSR, Speeches from RBA''s Bullock, ECB's Elderson & BoC's Macklem, Supply from Germany & US. Earnings from Thyssenkrupp, Severn Trent, Kingfisher, Deere & Co.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Every generation's a reaction to the previous one - with Neil Morrison, Director of Human Resources, Severn Trent Water Neil Morrison started his career in HR management in the 1990s and has since worked in a variety of HR roles within FTSE 100 companies, including Rentokil Initial and GUS. We delve into Neil's fascinating journey, his unique perspectives on organizational success, and his belief in bringing jobs in-house to support local communities and drive employee engagement. In this episode, we discuss: - Learning from the merger between Penguin and Random House - Considering how individuals will work with others in the organisation of the future - How organisations apply principles of the circular economy - The challenges faced by rural communities - How automation will impact the HR profession

In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Philipp Vetter über die Bitcoin-Krise dank SpaceX, ungewohnte Zahlen des Traktoren-Champions und das nächste China-Opfer. Außerdem geht es um Ethereum, Ripple, Coinbase, Estée Lauder, Deere & Co., Verily, Waymo, Amazon, General Motors, Grenergy, Greenvolt, Terna, Elia, Iberdrola, Enel, EDP, Digital Realty, Equinix, Vinci, Transurban, American Water, Severn Trent, den L&G US Energy Infrastructure (A1XE2P), den iShares Emerging Market Infrastructue (A0NECV) und den iShares Global Infrastructure (A0LEW9). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.htmlTEASER AUS TEAMS_EXCEL Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Kick-off Politik - Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. Mehr auf welt.de/kickoff und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Water companies in the UK have been dumping ever-increasing amounts of sewage into our rivers and waterways. Now, a law suit could hit them where it hurts and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds. Law firm Leigh Day is leading a collective action accusing them of abusing their dominant position by over-charging customers. The action hinges on the allegation that water companies knowingly failed to report the number and extent of sewage discharges and were therefore  allowed to charge customers more.  The first claim has been issued against Severn Trent and further claims will be issued against Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water. Zöe Mernick-Levene , a partner at law firm Leigh Day explains the case against them which is being brought by Professor Carolyn Roberts an environmental and water consultant.Ashley Smith from campaign group Windrush Against Sewage Pollution joins us to talk about his work and explain how mathematician Peter Hammond used AI to expose thousands of unnoticed spills. We delve into how this data is captured, scrutinized and the  fact that just 1% of it is reviewed by the environment agency. We'll probe into why water companies are being secretive about data and the crucial impact of citizen scientists in pushing the case forward. We'll also be discussing the reports from dozens of elite triathletes who say they fell ill after competing in the World Championships in Sunderland's water and the response from Northumbria Water. Listen in as we scrutinise the statement issued by the Environment Agency and DEFRA .Brace yourself for a deep dive into the legal challenges faced by water companies for their pollution. Ashley unfolds the inception of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution and its efforts to expose the deteriorating condition of the River Windrush.  Zöe uncovers their legal warfare using opt-out claims to make corporate giants rethink their actions. We'll also compare the water systems globally to the UK's, exploring how privatisation led to profits at the expense of infrastructure. Ending on a note of damages, we decipher how a tribunal would decide the overpayment for each customer.#WaterPollutionUK #SewageScandal #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterwayAbuse #LegalAction #CorporateAccountability #PollutionLawsuit #SewageDischarge #RiversInDanger #EnvironmentalImpact #CitizenScientists #AIExposesPollution #CleanWaterRights #CorporateMisconduct #TransparencyMatters #RiverHealth #WaterwayProtection #PrivatizationEffects #GlobalWaterSystems #PollutionConsequences #LegalChallenges #InfrastructureImpact #CorporateResponsibility #SustainabilityMatters #PollutionAwareness #EnvironmentalAdvocacySupport the showhttps://www.angelawalkerreports.com/

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When so many companies accept ESG as a fact of life – why do so few commit to the 'S', societal good? HR director of FTSE-100 water company Severn Trent, and two-time HR Most Influential listee Neil Morrison is a passionate proponent of organisations' need to serve the communities they draw on.HR magazine Jo Gallacher sat down with Neil to discuss how companies can build a 'circular economy' for people by working with their communities.

Severn Trent's energy manager, Howard Perry, joins Mike & Karen for an illuminating discussion on the importance of carbon reduction within the water industry and how saving water can help combat climate change.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   0:01 - Introduction + the fascinating TikTok craze at Rufford ford 6:40 - The amount of carbon needed to get clean water to people's homes 8:15 - The energy split between wastewater and clean water 14:00 - The challenge of Net Zero 18:30 - The uses of energy we don't consider 20:45 - The use of carbon within the home  23:45 - Howard's personal water use 26:00 - Farewell and close    SHOWNOTES   Severn Trent's sustainability strategy: https://www.severntrent.com/sustainability-strategy/environment/climate-change

Key Takeaways: Work on business-critical projects from day-one. Network with senior business leaders from inside and outside the organisation. Opportunities to travel across the UK. Curiosity is key. Severn Trent actively supports you to achieve Chartership.

Image Bilberry Bumblebee (Bombus monticola) © Steven Falk “Get the Marches Buzzing” a new Buglife project, set to restore 57 hectares of lowland heath and species-rich grassland across Shropshire and North Herefordshire has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Severn Trent Water. Get the Marches Buzzing starts Winter 2022 and will work to restore habitats critical to the survival of the Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) and the Bilberry Bumblebee (Bombus monticola). This project is added to the cohort of B-Lines projects running up and down the country, from Perthshire in Scotland down to Cornwall in South England. New project aims to restore 57 hectares of Shropshire lowland heath Since the 1930s over 97% of all flower-rich grasslands has been lost, leaving our pollinators vulnerable and in serious decline; B-Lines are an imaginative and beautiful solution to this loss. B-Lines are 3km wide ‘insect pathways' running through our countryside and towns, connecting wildflower-rich habitats across the UK. These lines are to be filled with wildflowers to enable pollinators, and other wildlife, to move through our landscape to feed, nest and hibernate. Get the Marches Buzzing will see Buglife teaming up with delivery partner Herefordshire Meadows to work with landowners in North Herefordshire; restoring over 13 hectares of species-rich grassland. In Shropshire, Buglife will be working with Shavington Estate, Telford & Wrekin Council, Severn Trent and the National Trust to restore almost 44 hectares of lowland heath and species-rich grassland. Two roles will be created for this project, a Project Officer and Intern. They will oversee delivery of the habitat works; putting together a wide-reaching events programme engaging with schools, community groups, other local charities, youth clubs and reach out to people in-need through Telford and Wrekin Council's green-prescribing service. Get the Marches Buzzing will also have a strong focus on landowner engagement; working with farmer cluster groups to promote and support nature-friendly farming, as well as hosting events to showcase the work delivered with landowners and inspire further action. A series of webinars, in-person events and volunteering will share knowledge about pollinators, wildlife gardening, practical habitat restoration and species monitoring encouraging people to take action themselves and add their projects to the interactive B-Lines map. Kate Jones, Get the Marches Buzzing Project Officer said, “This project is ambitious in its scope and will do important work for wildlife across our rural and urban landscapes by working with landowners, councils and communities to restore and protect our precious habitats, for wildlife and people to enjoy. We are grateful to National Lottery players for making Get the Marches Buzzing possible. Come and help us on a volunteer workday on one of the lowland heath sites in Telford, join us for guided mindfulness events in a local greenspace or log onto one of our webinars to learn what you can do to help pollinators.” Get the Marches Buzzing is being made possible with substantial funding from National Lottery players, via The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Additional funding has been secured through Severn Trent's Great Big Nature Boost. Severn Trent are funding the habitat restoration work in Shropshire which will contribute to their recently released Pollinator Strategy which aims to show how the organization will champion pollinators across the region, through funding projects like this and through work on their own land. Graham Osborn, Principal Ecologist at Severn Trent, said: “Our Pollinator Strategy sets out exactly why everyone, including large businesses need to champion pollinators, they are vital to a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and habitats. “We're delighted to fund what is a wonderful project that will transform such a large area of heath and grassland in our region as part of our commitment to im...

The word of the season: Macroeconomics! Be it in the emails sent to employees by Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk, or in financial reports; macroeconomics is no longer a topic that can be ignored.  The current time has everyone wishing they'd taken their econ classes a little more seriously. Join Ankita as she and Neil Morrison, Director HR with Severn Trent, UK share their top two macroeconomic factors that they believe are impacting the current world of work and will continue to do so in the year ahead. Inflation, cost of living, skill shortage, sustainability, and exchange rate volatility, this 30-minute episode has it all. Neil's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisonneil/ Ankita's Twitter: @ankitapoddar Ankita's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitapoddar/ https://about.fb.com/news/2022/11/mark-zuckerberg-layoff-message-to-employees/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/10/read-elon-musks-first-email-to-all-twitter-employees.html https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/economic-conditions-outlook-2022 https://www.ey.com/en_us/strategy/macroeconomics/macroeconomic-outlook-october-2022 https://www.ey.com/en_gl/ceo/ceo-outlook-global-report https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2022/10/11/world-economic-outlook-october-2022 https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/COP27-Reignites-The-Debate-About-Carbon-Credits.html

Every Season on Oven-Ready I like to devote an episode that critiques HR.  Think of it as kicking the tyres, looking under the bonnet and occasionally applying the hand break when we look to be driving in the wrong direction.Neil Morrison is the Director of HR for FTSE100 water company, Severn Trent plc, where he is responsible for the HR function as well as the internal and external communications and marketing teams.Considered one of the UK's most influential HR leaders, Neil often delivers withering and scathing assessments of the professions obsession with self-serving and inward-looking debates such as working from home whilst seemingly ignoring the big issues such as maintaining employment, treating employees well and contributing to building successful organisations.Is HR fiddling whilst Rome burns? [08:20]I ask Neil if HR continues to focus on unimportant tasks whilst ignoring the big ticket items and he gives an unequivocal yes!  He said HR is obsessed with how many days people are working from home and gives a withering assessment of many HR practitioners current focus.Is HR right to bemoan a lack of c-suite influence? [11:16]Neil has no sympathy for HR practitioners who moan about not being at the top table.  It is HR's continued focus on process and not strategy that is often the root cause of this.Lancing the working from home boil [14:28]Working from home is largely irrelevant for vast swathes of the workforce as they are unable to perform their roles remotely. Neil believes the debate is largely centred on London and the South East of the UK and should not in his opinion be taken as the definitive answer on the future of work.Is HR too process driven? [19:26]Neil argues the starting point is to decide why the policy is needed in the first place. If it's there to help the employee understand how the business runs and how they the employee can be successful then its useful, otherwise you just end up creating constraints on people's common sense.How can HR be more loved by the organisation [21:44]Neil argues it's all about the mindset of HR and despite what the process might say, does this feel fair to the employee?  HR professionals have to have empathy otherwise we fall in to the 'computer says no' mentality.Resourceshttps://change-effect.com/about/https://ovenreadyhr.com/podcast-episodes/

On today's episode, Ian King's joined by the chief executive of SSE Alistair Phillips-Davies who explains the impact any possible windfall tax could have on future investment.Sky's Paul Kelso also has the latest from the World Economic Forum in Davos.Severn Trent has posted a rise in profits, as it reveals how it intends to help people pay their water bills.And Ian hears from the British company sending baby formula to the US.

In this episode, farmers in England are to receive advance support payments – as the government tries to each a cashflow crisis caused by soaring input costs.We speak to Defra farm minister Victoria Prentis – who explains why farmers will receive half their basic payment for 2022 six months early.We visit the water company which is paying farmers to look after our rivers – by reducing fertiliser applications and planting trees.Insect protein in animal diets – we discover how UK legislation is holding back what many people believe is the future for livestock feed.On the markets, will oilseed rape prices ever stop risingAnd we meet a first-time farmer from Huddersfield who is making a success of pasture-based poultry – rearing chickens on grass.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom, with deputy livestock editor Charlotte Cunningham.

At this event, we are joined by Dr Emma Fitzgerald and Dr Jenny Rodriguez. Professor Fiona Devine, Head of Alliance MBS, will open the discussion. Dr Emma Fitzgerald Emma is a business leader with a passion for building great teams and bringing innovations to market to address the worlds big challenges. Most recently she was CEO of Puma Energy focused on delivering affordable and sustainable energy solutions to emerging markets in Africa, Central America and Asia. Prior to this she ran gas, water and waste networks for National Grid and Severn Trent in the UK. She also spent many years running Downstream Retail, Lubricants and LPG businesses for Shell around the world. She has served on the boards of plc, privately owned and not for profit organizations in both an Executive and Non Executive Director capacity including Puma Energy, Severn Trent plc, Cookson Group plc, Alent plc, DCC plc & Windsor leadership Trust. She is currently a Non-Executive director of UPM Kymmene, an innovative global paper & biomaterials business, Seplat Energy, an indigenous Nigerian Energy company which is dual listed on the London stock exchange and the Nigerian premium exchange, and Newmont Corporation, the recognised industry leader in the execution of principled environmental, societal and governance practices in gold mining. She is also an Expert Advisor for the World Economic Forum on acceleration of energy transition in developing markets and a Mentor on the climate workstream for the Creative Destruction Lab. Emma holds a DPhil in Surface Chemistry from Balliol College, Oxford University and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School. Facilitator: Dr Jenny Rodriguez Jenny is Senior Lecturer in Employment Studies at the Human Resource Management, Employment Relations & Law Subject Area Group and member of the Work & Equalities Institute at Alliance Manchester Business School. Prior to joining Manchester, she worked at the Dept of HRM at the University of Strathclyde Business School and at Newcastle University Business School. Dr Rodriguez's research focuses on intersectional inequality in work and organisations, and the interplay between identity, work and regulation. She is particularly interested in the transnational experiences of skilled migrant women. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Dr Rodriguez is the Chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee at Alliance Manchester Business School. Between 2019 and 2021, she was Associate Head of Social Responsibility & Civic Engagement in the People, Management and Organizations (PMO) Division at Alliance Manchester Business School. She is also involved in scholar activism as founding member of the Decolonizing Alliance, an international community committed to intellectual and practical collaboration, translation, active solidarity and resistance to tackle intersectional inequalities and neo-colonial power relations faced by people of colour in the Global South and the Global North.

At this event we will be joined by Dr Emma Fitzgerald and Dr Jenny Rodriguez. Professor Fiona Devine, Head of Alliance MBS, will open the discussion. Dr Emma Fitzgerald Emma is a business leader with a passion for building great teams and bringing innovations to market to address the worlds big challenges. Most recently she was CEO of Puma Energy focused on delivering affordable and sustainable energy solutions to emerging markets in Africa, Central America and Asia. Prior to this she ran gas, water and waste networks for National Grid and Severn Trent in the UK. She also spent many years running Downstream Retail, Lubricants and LPG businesses for Shell around the world. She has served on the boards of plc, privately owned and not for profit organizations in both an Executive and Non Executive Director capacity including Puma Energy, Severn Trent plc, Cookson Group plc, Alent plc, DCC plc & Windsor leadership Trust. She is currently a Non-Executive director of UPM Kymmene, an innovative global paper & biomaterials business, Seplat Energy, an indigenous Nigerian Energy company which is dual listed on the London stock exchange and the Nigerian premium exchange, and Newmont Corporation, the recognised industry leader in the execution of principled environmental, societal and governance practices in gold mining. She is also an Expert Advisor for the World Economic Forum on acceleration of energy transition in developing markets and a Mentor on the climate workstream for the Creative Destruction Lab. Emma holds a DPhil in Surface Chemistry from Balliol College, Oxford University and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School. Facilitator: Dr Jenny Rodriguez Jenny is Senior Lecturer in Employment Studies at the Human Resource Management, Employment Relations & Law Subject Area Group and member of the Work & Equalities Institute at Alliance Manchester Business School. Prior to joining Manchester, she worked at the Dept of HRM at the University of Strathclyde Business School and at Newcastle University Business School. Dr Rodriguez's research focuses on intersectional inequality in work and organisations, and the interplay between identity, work and regulation. She is particularly interested in the transnational experiences of skilled migrant women. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Dr Rodriguez is the Chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee at Alliance Manchester Business School. Between 2019 and 2021, she was Associate Head of Social Responsibility & Civic Engagement in the People, Management and Organizations (PMO) Division at Alliance Manchester Business School. She is also involved in scholar activism as founding member of the Decolonizing Alliance, an international community committed to intellectual and practical collaboration, translation, active solidarity and resistance to tackle intersectional inequalities and neo-colonial power relations faced by people of colour in the Global South and the Global North.

In this episode, Liv Garfield, CEO of Severn Trent, shares how the water company is approaching biodiversity, and the role of companies more broadly in thinking about becoming nature positive through her role as chief executive of the Council for Sustainable Business.

The future is fluid

Note: This episode was recorded remotely, adhering to UK Government advice during the COVID-19 pandemic.This month's new release is a conversation between Kath Norgrove CEnv FCIWEM C.WEM, Network Optimisation Specialist at Severn Trent, and our Host , Phil Underwood, Engagement Manager here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv). Some Useful Links:Sustainable Bridgnorth Social Media Pages:https://www.facebook.com/sustainablebridgnorth/https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebridgnorth/A video made last summer about the Prevent Pointless Plastic campaign and Make One Change Initiative – https://www.facebook.com/ourgreenshopbridgnorth/videos/178113104335464/LinkedIn account - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathnorgrove/SocEnv Profile - https://socenv.org.uk/page/profilekathnorgrove // Twitter: @SocEnv_HQ // YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk/podcast //

Severn Trent Water is the business providing drinking water and sewage treatment to our home city of Birmingham )and also large swathes of the middle, east and west of England). It sits, we think, in a uniquely interesting place in the food system.... As part of our exploration of that food system Nick Booth and Kate Cooper (of the Birmingham Food Council) meet Emily Timmins - who is Head of Waste Water Recycling. As she says it ended up quite wide ranging from "we are part of an entire, natural system" "encouraging strips and swales " to "using poo for modern medicine" "Ellie Jameson at Warwick" and even: "I like a grey drizzly day" and thought's on "Mansfield's parking spaces" Please enjoy.....

What do you need to succeed in treasury beyond experience? In this episode of Treasury Career Corner, John Jackson is on the show to discuss his impressive treasury career. John shares his thoughts on what makes a good treasury leader, what skills are most essential for new treasurers, and why it’s important to always do something you enjoy. John recently retired as Group Treasurer of Severn Trent plc after more than 30 years in corporate treasury and banking. Highlights of his career included working in Hong Kong for Marks and Spencer and as Finance Director of the Treasury Division for Halifax Building Society during its conversion to a bank. He is a Chartered Accountant and former council member of the ACT. John is now looking forward to enjoying more time with his family and his collection of guitars. On the podcast, we discussed… How John first got started on the treasury career path The benefits of having banking experience in treasury What makes a great team leader Why hiring treasurers is more about enthusiasm than experience John’s two tips for aspiring treasurers You can connect with John on https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jackson-454a4666/ (LinkedIn). Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (Find out more here). Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!

How can we use energy more efficiently? That's one of the big questions that David Gibbin is charged with delivering answers to.  As Energy Flexibly Manager at Severn Trent, the water and sewage treatment company, he is delivering on the firm's ‘triple carbon pledge'. This will see the Midlands-based company achieve net-zero emissions, 100% energy from renewable sources, and a 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2030, well ahead of the Government's 2050 target.  It has also become one of the first UK companies to ask shareholders to endorse its plans. The transport challenge is a big one for Severn Trent, explains David, as although its fleet isn't large, it's very varied. “This is not just a challenge for the transport department, but the whole company,” he tells Sara Sloman. And, these are no empty promises. Already, says David, Severn Trent has exceeded its target of using 50% of all its electricity from renewables by 2020. While converting the car and small van fleet to electric is straightforward, it's also seen the company move from an outright ownership model for vehicles, to leasing, and David explains why. Trickier are larger vehicles – which go up to 44-tonne tankers and refrigerated vehicles. “There's less choice at present, and we're not involved in trunking – going on motorways – as our trucks travel in rural areas.” As a result, he explains why Severn Trent is now talking with vehicle manufacturers about the types of zero-emission trucks it wants to buy, but are not currently available. “The greenest mile, is the mile you don't travel,” he adds, asking “do we actually need to do all the miles?” The result is some surprising and easy solutions (that don't involve home working) to reduce engineers' van use. Meanwhile, a programme to install 352 charging points ahead of its self-imposed deadline is now well underway, he adds into this insight in the role of utilities on the road to net-zero.

Welcome to Drone World, the drone podcast by Coptrz! In this episode, your host George Burne is joined by Steve Blair to discuss drone usage within the inspection sector. You'll hear about new technology being used to detect methane gas levels, the latest release from DJI, and new and innovative ways drones are benefitting the inspection industry. Steve says, "Duncan at Severn Trent started off with just one idea, "Right, I'm going to use drones for this, and I'm going to use drones for that" now he's the first person in the UK, correct me if I'm wrong, to get the U10 sensor measuring methane which has saved Severn Trent Water, dear I say, millions of pounds." To hear this and more about drones in inspection, tune in to this episode of Drone World.

Richard Eadie, Head of Corporate Strategy, Sustainability & Group Transformation at Severn Trent outlines some of the key actions that companies can take in order to enhance diversity across the board.

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, Mya-Rose Craig explores how we can expand our birding horizons from our back gardens and regular walks to further afield, paying a visit to the Wildfowl & Wetland Trust's Slimbridge reserve in Gloucestershire which will reopen soon.Writer, broadcaster and actress Emma Kennedy explains her love of birding, stork spotting, RSPB Minsmere and blackbirds singing show tunes – as well as revealing that crows hold grudges for 20 years!18 year old Yetunde Kehinde, a member of the Natural History Museum's Youth Advisory Panel and Action for Conservation ambassador, gives tips on discovering nature in an urban environment.Nature beatboxer Jason Singh talks to DJ & producer El Búho about how he blends birdsong into electronic music to raise awareness about endangered bird species.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Emma Kennedy, Yetunde Kehinde, Kate Fox, El BúhoProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic:Podington Bear - Happiness IsPodington Bear - FluorescencePodington Bear - Pink GradientPodington Bear - DeltaPodington Bear - Golden HourChancha Via Circuito - Maca Tobiano from A Guide to the Birdsong of South AmericaEl Bu'ho - Dim Sum from Cenotes EPDengue Dengue Dengue - Remolinera Real from A Guide to the Birdsong of South AmericaDj Jigue - Ferminia from A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the CaribbeanThe Garifuna Collective - Black Catbird from A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the CaribbeanBarrio Lindo - Capuchino Pecho Biano from A Guide to the Birdsong of South AmericaBirdsong Recordings:Mike StranksDobroideStragetSoundaticInchadneyJuskiddinkPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Follow Emma Kennedy on Twitter: @EmmaKennedyEnjoy her birding, books and bricks at: www.emmakennedy.co.ukYetunde Kehinde is an ambassador for Action for Conservation. Follow them on Twitter: @Action4Conserv Check out Action for Conservation's new book "How You Can Save The Planet" by Henrikus van Hensbergen https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/317/317556/how-you-can-save-the-planet/9780241453049.htmlThe Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a visitor centre open all year and home to thousands of birds, mammals and other wildlife.A massive thank you to the WWT for opening their doors to us early for the Covid-safe recordings featured in the show. WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is delighted to be opening their doors again from 12th April. Every person who is coming to visit will need to pre-book. Find out more about El Búho: www.sonidoelbuho.com"A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean” is an album of music inspired by the song of endangered birds with 100% of the profits going towards organisations working to protect them. You can purchase the album on Bandcamp here.Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The birds in our skies are about to change. Spring marks the start of migration, with birds flying thousands of miles across the world. It's a magical, mysterious wonder of nature that has fascinated us for centuries.In this episode Mya-Rose Craig discovers why bird migration happens; learns about species we can expect to see flying into the UK; and hears from listeners from the Orkneys to East London about the first migrating birds they're seeing.Nature broadcaster Ajay Tegala and RSPB's Lucy Lapwing explain the facts behind migration; Swarovski Optik's Dale Forbes provides top tips on choosing binoculars to help spot migrating birds; and West Midlands Bird Ringing Group's Ben Dolan reveals how he charts birds' journeys across the world using innovative thermal imaging.Grammy Award nominated Afro Celt Sound System talk to nature beatboxer Jason Singh about their 2018 album Flight, themed around migration.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Ajay Tegala, Ben Dolan, Dale Forbes, Lucy Lapwing, Afro Celt Sound SystemProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic:Chad Crouch - PlatformerChad Crouch - InvestigationChad Crouch - DuskPodington Bear - BrighteningPodington Bear - Happiness IsAfro Celt Soundsystem - When I Still Needed YouAfro Celt Soundsystem - Working the LandAfro Celt Soundsystem featuring the Amani Choir - SanctusAfro Celt Soundsystem - Hawk Owl [Unreleased Demo Excerpt]Afro Celt Soundsystem - The Migration Medley: FlightBirdsong Recordings:PianofarmInchadneyStragetPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Follow Ajay Tegala on Twitter: @AjayTegalahttp://www.ajaytegala.co.ukCheck out Lucy's YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/c/lucylapwingInsta: @Lucy_LapwingTwitter: @Lucy_LapwingDiscover more about the West Midland Ringing Group here: http://www.westmidlandsringinggroup.co.uk/thermal-birding/4594503748 Find out more about Afro Celt Sound System: https://www.afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk/Order your copy of Flight here: https://www.afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk/buy-album/Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During lockdown, we've become more aware of birdsong but can we recognise the birds we're hearing? In this episode, Mya-Rose Craig explores how to identify different birds, from robins to wrens to blackbirds; why birds sing; what a dawn chorus is all about; and how birdsong makes us feel.Actor and keen birder Samuel West takes time out from filming the new series of All Creatures Great and Small to give top tips on how to learn birdsong, with his very own patch diary from Yorkshire. RSPB's Lucy Lapwing, host of YouTube channel Birdsong Lessons, explains how to tell garden birds apart, whilst Get Birding listeners reveal the birdsong that stops them in their tracks. Jason Singh speaks to Mercury Prize nominated folk singer Sam Lee about his magical live woodland concerts “Singing with Nightingales” and his debut novel “The Nightingale: Notes on a Songbird” which tells the story of this endangered bird and its place in music and literature.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Samuel West, Lucy Lapwing, Sam LeeProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic from:Podington Bear - Sneaker ChasePodington Bear - Golden HourPodington_Bear_-_FluorescencePodington Bear - Delta“” - Platformer“” Happiness IsSam Lee and Lisa Knapp - Tan Yard SideSam Lee - Turtle DoveSam Lee - IMPROV SWNSound recordings from:Tony WhiteheadInChadneyVonoraSheyvanAcclivityErhDobroidePodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Follow Samuel West at: @exitthelemmingCheck out Lucy's YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/c/lucylapwingInsta: @Lucy_LapwingTwitter: @Lucy_LapwingFind out more about Sam Lee's upcoming events at: www.thenestcollective.co.uk/Singing with the Nightingales: https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/singing-with-nightingales/Pre-Order Sam Lee's 'The Nightingale' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-nightingale/sam-lee/2928377019877Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This episode focuses on the powerful impact of birds on our mental health, particularly during lockdown. With heartbreaking honesty, TV's favourite GP Dr Amir Khan reveals how birds have helped him through the daily stress of working on the front line over the pandemic. Dr Amir explains the science behind nature's effect on the chemicals in our brains; why he is starting to prescribe nature to his patients; and how birds are a quick fix for nature therapy. Dr Amir joins a call to action for investment in urban green spaces, currently seen as a luxury, not a right, for the most socially deprived. Mya-Rose talks to the University of Sheffield's Dr Jo Birch about her research on the importance of accessible nature for the wellbeing of urban and BAME young people, whilst farmers in Warwickshire explain how a Wildlife Trust tree sparrow project has helped them deal with the isolation and pressures of their work. Get Birding listeners tell emotional stories about birds helping them find solace through personal suffering over the past year. Shetland based musicians Northern Flyway talk to nature beatboxer Jason Singh about their audio-visual work that explores the connection between people and birds, and Mya-Rose reveals her Bird To Watch over the next fortnight.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Dr Mya-Rose Craig, Dr Amir Khan, GP, Dr Daniel Cox, Uni of Exeter, Dr Jo Birch, Uni of Sheffield, Ian Jelley Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Nicky Saunders, farmer in Warwckshire, Northern Flyway [Inge Thomson and Jenny Sturgeon]Producer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis Facey Sponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic fromAwekids Collective - Dendroblum [Jason Singh]Pogington Bear [Chad Crouch] - Pink GradientChad Crouch - Marsh Wrens [Instrumental]Chad Crouch - Cove [Instrmental]Podington Bear - MoodswingChad Crouch - BarefootChad Crouch - NegentropyChad Crouch - BackwaterPodington Bear - JetsamNorthern Flyway - Rosefinch, Gannets, Lost Lapwing, Curlew, Loch Carron FlameField Recordings:Simon NortheastGenghis AttenboroughInchadneyJuskiddinkPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Find out more about the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Tree Sparrow Project: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/working-farmers-and-landowners/arden-farm-wildlife-network Find out more about Northern Flyway: https://www.facebook.com/northernflyway/ Discover Jason Singh's music at: http://jasonsinghthing.com/ Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mya-Rose Craig speaks to presenter, comedian and avid birder Susan Calman about her life changing obsession with her garden bird feeder, and how her feathered friends have brought her calm and relaxation.To mark National Nest Box Week, TV doctor and nature ambassador Dr Amir Khan offers practical tips on where to place your nest box, and our Get Birding listeners share advice on how to encourage birds into your garden. Jason Singh interviews singer Fyfe Dangerfield about the role of birds throughout his music in The Guillemots and his EP The Birdwatcher, including the new single Whoa! Life.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Susan Calman, Dr Amir Khan & Fyfe DangerfieldProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic from Fyfe Dangerfield in this episode: 'Woah! Life' from Birdwatcher & Birdwatcher Episode 1 excerptMusic from:Chad Crouch - Buzzy MinuetPodington Bear [Chad Crouch] - LollChad Crouch - MoonrisePodington Bear (soundofpicture.com) & Jason SinghSounds:Blackbird at Astonfield field recording by Simon NortheastPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod National Nestbox Week kicks off on 14 February: https://www.nestboxweek.com/Discover Jason Singh's music at: http://jasonsinghthing.com/Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mya-Rose Craig talks to BBC nature presenter Chris Packham about the magic of birdwatching, the need for diversity in nature, his Bird To Watch and the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend - the biggest citizen science project in the UK. Nature beatboxer, composer and sound artist Jason Singh - whose work has featured at the BBC Proms, on Countryfile and the V&A - explains how he started mimicking birdsong alongside drum and bass to create beautiful forestry environments with his voice alone.Find out more about the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch here: rspb.org.uk/birdwatchResources to help, including a printable bird ID guide here https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/biggardenbirdwatch/2021/how-to-resources/eng_id-print_at_home--min.pdfAnd further resources https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/Discover Jason Singh's music at: http://jasonsinghthing.com/Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigGuests: Chris Packham & Jason SinghProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic from Jason Singh in this episode: Mystery Bird, Afternoon from Tweet Music, Awekids Collective - Sounds from the Grassland VillageMusic from Podington Bear (soundofpicture.com) in this episode: Platformer, Moonrise, DuskPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Find out more about Severn Trent & biodiversity: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) and Federation of @AwardingBodies: Employers and assessment the EPA podcast mini-series This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Amy Barber, Apprentice Programme Manager at Severn Trent Water.Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.Other Episodes Include:Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com

"We're starting to see some evidence that virtual work-experience is perhaps more comfortable for some young people who come from lower socio-economic backgrounds where they feel more confident doing it in a blended environment." Severn Trent Water's Group HR Director Neil Morrison is a big advocate of candidate experience and joined the latest episode of our Talking Recruitment podcast. Neil shared some of the challenges affecting younger people in the jobs market and how Severn Trent are working with their local communities and schools to tackle youth unemployment. You'll hear about: • Youth unemployment challenges from a candidate's perspective • The impact of youth unemployment on business reputation • How Severn Trent have partnered with local schools to structure their work experience programme • The impact of social mobility cold spots on youth unemployment • The changing face of qualifications - T Levels, those who will have missed school/exams • Virtual work-readiness programmes Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first free virtual gathering on 8 September. www.rec.uk.com/rec2020 Download our COVID-19 - Essential business lessons for recruitment leaders digital guide for free here: www.rec.uk.com/recruiters/busine…id-19-recruitment For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19

Marks and Spencer and Severn Trent have released full year results and we dissect the headlines. We also explore the possibility of Avacta becoming a FTSE 100 share. In addition, we discuss a company set to benefit from a lockdown trend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This inspiring podcast looks at the issue of social mobility in the labour force, focussing on the questions organisations need to consider regarding recruitment, retention and promotion of the best talent in their business. Neil Morrison, HR Director at Severn Trent, talks about the steps they have taken as an organisation to support social mobility, with the support of their workforce and their leadership teams. He addresses some difficult issues, putting the business case forward to encourage other organisations to follow suit as leaders in encouraging social mobility. In this interview Neil Morrison explores some of the themes he covered in his brilliant talk at the 2019 ABP conference. You can read more in our featured article on social mobility here: https://theabp.org.uk/august-feature-article-social-mobility-a-different-kind-of-diversity/

Contact: matt@metashift.co.uk Social mobility is a critical issue in a lot of countries. What should employers be doing to increase social mobility and how effective can their efforts be in terms of tangible results? My guest this week is Lisa Scales, Head of Resourcing, Executive and New Talent at Severn Trent, a large UK based utilities company. Severn Trent has recently moved up to 3rd place in The Social Mobility Employer Index as a result of their innovative work in this area and is seeing huge benefits as an organisation from their initiatives. In the interview, we discuss: • The definition of social mobility and what it means to Severn Trent as an organisation • Recruiting on equal terms to show opportunities to a massive pool of untapped talent • Schools engagement • Work experience focused on employability. • Thinking different about the recruitment process • The Social Mobility Pledge Lisa also talks about the results Severn Trent as seeing from their initiatives and the considerable benefits to the business. Subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts

Severn Trent boss Liv Garfield is among those honoured at the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Awards. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2IsrNaJ

Tim Sawyer chats with Phil about the long on going overhaul of Newark's sewer network

The week saw markets continue their early July bounce, emboldened by a speech from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke. With Chinese GDP looming on Monday, can they continue the rally?

After a week of steady gains, the FTSE is looking a bit uncertain at present. Bid talk for Severn Trent and a Morrisons/Ocado tie-up were the major events. In the week ahead we will see central bank minutes plus earnings from Vodafone and Burberry.

Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets. The Global Leadership Summit is the London Business School's flagship event for its global community. http://www.london.edu

Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets. The Global Leadership Summit is the London Business School's flagship event for its global community. http://www.london.edu

Sir John Egan (MSc01/1968) reflects on his career and time at London Business School. http://www.london.edu

We reveal a big increase in pension fraud as well as a new index linked bond launch from Severn Trent. And why borrowers need their mortgage lender's consent to let out their properties. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In partnership with Operation Blessing, Severn Trent Services donates hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment to aid OBI’s efforts to help stem cholera in Haiti as well as provide for ongoing water purification needs. To read about his story and see photos of the relief effort, visit our blog: bit.ly/​jrVenk To make a donation to Operation Blessing's disaster relief efforts: bit.ly/​lIglbF

Sir John Egan (MSc01/1968) reflects on his career and time at the School.

Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets