Changing Conversations connects you to the ideas shaping tomorrow. Join SGS experts and industry leaders as we unpack some of the megatrends redefining our world: sustainability, supply chain resilience, digital trust and evolving regulations. Each episode delivers clarity on complex challenges and explores bold solutions that create impact and drive innovation. Tune in for actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Knowledge matters when you need to be sure.
What does it take for a growing coffee company to turn purpose into measurable climate action?
In this episode of Changing Conversations, we sit down with Black & Bold Specialty Beverages Co-Founder & Chief Values Officer Rod Johnson and our VP Sustainability Assurance Adam Hammes from SGS in North America to explore the realities of building a climate strategy as an independent manufacturer.
From calculating a first carbon footprint to navigating evolving B Corp standards and preparing science-based climate targets, Black & Bold shares an honest look at the challenges, surprises and opportunities encountered along the way. You'll hear how climate impacts are reshaping the coffee industry, why supply chain emissions matter more than most businesses realize and what practical steps organizations of any size can take to begin their sustainability journey.
Whether you're a sustainability professional, business leader, entrepreneur or simply curious about how purpose-driven companies are tackling climate change, this conversation offers valuable insights, real-world lessons and actionable takeaways.
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7 May 2026
PFAS regulations decoded
In this episode of Changing Conversations, we decode what brands, retailers and manufacturers need to know about PFAS testing, compliance and supply chain risk.
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals”, can appear in products, water, materials and supply chains, sometimes in unexpected places. SGS experts Valérie Cimetière and Frank Kempe explain why regulations are evolving, how testing methods are changing and what companies can do when PFAS is detected.
You’ll learn:
Why PFAS is now a key compliance and sustainability topic
The difference between screening, targeted PFAS testing and total fluorine
How to build a smarter risk-based testing strategy
What to do after a PFAS detection or failure
Why “PFAS-free” claims require careful consideration
What future regulatory changes could mean for your business
To learn more about PFAS testing and compliance support, visit: IMPACT NOW for sustainability | SGS (https://www.sgs.com/en/megatrends/impact-now-for-sustainability)
9 Apr 2026
Wildfire ready: Data‑driven emergency planning
As wildfire seasons intensify, organizations must be ready to protect people, assets and operations before a crisis unfolds.
In this episode of our latest SGS Live, experts from H2Safety, an SGS company, discuss how data‑driven emergency response planning helps organizations move from reactive response to proactive preparedness. Learn how real‑time data, clear planning and resilient strategies support safer decisions and stronger operational continuity.
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