We all want a healthier planet and fairer future to look forward to. Building Better Business explores how business has a huge impact - and how, as informed customers, we can become part of a positive movement for change through our consumer choice.
The podcast features straight talking conversations with global thought leaders and professionals, asking: ‘What are businesses doing to protect our future and what more can be done?’
Hosted by John Steel, CEO of popular British ethical pioneer coffee brand Cafédirect.
In this Fairtrade 30th special, John Steel talks with Cathryn Higgs from the Co-op, Bob Doherty from the University of York, and Silvia Herrera from Mexico’s Ejidos San Fernando coffee cooperative.
They discuss the future of our food, how ethical sourcing is shifting, and why a fair food system is the only way forward.
15 Mar 2023
The role of government and law for better business
Sahil Kher, Good Law Project; Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party; Becky Annison, Chancery Lane Project; Mhairi Littlewood, Better Business Act
Our panel of expert guests reveal the how the Government and the law can tackle the climate crisis with business. Sahil gives his insights on why Good Law Project won a landmark victory against the Government’s unlawfully inadequate Net Zero strategy. Becky and Mhairi explain how changes to business law and contracts would provide a level playing field for companies to operate in a greener way. Zack explains the fundamental role Government needs to play in society to facilitate our climate goals.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
6 Mar 2023
Save our food
Martin Ndegwa, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association; Emily Pearce, Co-op & Hans Perk, Okiocredit
“Everyone needs to come onboard, and we fight this giant that is called climate change.”
We risk losing our food supply if we don't take global collective action together with farmers, says Martin from Fairtrade Kenyan coffee cooperative, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association.
This Fairtrade Fortnight special podcast features Martin's first-hand experience of climate change, and the Co-op supermarket's initiatives to combat it. We hear from Oikocredit who explain why food can only be secured if farmers receive stable, high prices and agriculture is invested in.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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