Emission: Possible

About Emission: Possible

Emission: Possible with Alan Stenson cuts through the noise on sustainability and carbon management. Hosted by the CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, each episode dives into urgent, practical conversations with experts tackling the climate crisis. From credible carbon strategies to innovation and misinformation, the show aims to help businesses turn ambition into action—and make emission possible.

Publisher

Neutral Carbon Zone

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2025

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Episode 15: B Corp, EcoVadis & Net Zero: What Actually Works with Kirsty Shearer

   Plenty of businesses collect certificates. Far fewer change the way they actually work. In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Kirsty Shearer, Operational Excellence Director at Agilité, the commercial interiors and fit out specialist working across Europe and now America. Agilité is a certified B Corp, is EcoVadis rated and holds NCZ Platinum status. As Kirsty puts it, none of that counts for much if it sits in a folder waiting for the next audit. She explains how responsible business became part of how projects are delivered every day: bringing suppliers along across different countries and languages, tackling the emissions that come from the supply chain, and answering the questions clients now put into every tender. Her wider point is that progress rarely comes from one enormous change. It comes from small decisions made properly and repeated, illustrated here by a couple of pounds' worth of part on a tap. There is also an honest exchange about talking publicly about your progress, and why admitting what you have not cracked yet builds more credibility than pretending you have. Listen now to learn how to: • Turn a framework into behaviour rather than a badge on the website • Work out what B Corp, EcoVadis and NCZ Platinum each bring to a growing business • Bring your supply chain with you across different markets and languages • Meet what clients now expect, where price and programme are simply a given • Communicate progress honestly and steer clear of greenwashing As Kirsty puts it, meaningful progress becomes possible when good intentions are turned into systems. About the guest: Kirsty leads Agilité's responsible growth strategy across people, property and projects. Having worked on the company's major projects since it began, she understands how responsible business principles translate into daily delivery, from health and safety through to supplier engagement, waste reduction and social value. Her belief in Agilité's purpose played a key part in the company achieving B Corp certification. Connect with Kirsty Shearer: • Website: https://www.agilitesolutions.com/ (https://www.agilitesolutions.com/) • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-shearer-2b091846/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-shearer-2b091846/) Follow the podcast: • Follow Emission Possible so you never miss an episode • Share it with someone still treating sustainability as a separate job

2. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Episode 14: Inside the First Carbon Neutral Non-League Football Club in the UK

   Nearly 100,000 people call Redditch home. Not many know their football club is leading the way on climate action. In this episode, Alan Stenson meets David Faulkner, Chairman and CEO of Redditch United Football Club, to unpack how a club founded in 1891 became one of the first non-league sides in the country to achieve certified carbon neutral status. It is a story that starts with data. David reveals how tracking the club's social impact surfaced a staggering 3.9 million pounds of value delivered to the town, turning good intentions into hard evidence and a real plan for change. From there, the conversation opens up into leadership, culture and community, including why David refuses to be called an owner and insists the club's progress belongs to everyone who helped build it. Part sustainability story, part leadership lesson, this episode makes the case that meaningful climate action does not need a corporate budget to happen. It just needs someone willing to start. About the guest: David Faulkner is Chairman of Redditch United Football Club, where he has driven a period of significant change built around sustainability, community engagement and long term development. Under his leadership, the club has become nationally recognised as one of the first carbon neutral non-league football clubs in the UK. Read the full story: Carbon Neutral Story:https://redditchunited.co.uk/carbon-neutral/ (https://redditchunited.co.uk/carbon-neutral/)See the impact in numbers, 2026 Social Impact Report: https://redditchunited.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SIR-2026-Social-Impact-Report-5.pdf (https://redditchunited.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SIR-2026-Social-Impact-Report-5.pdf) #EmissionPossible #CarbonNeutral #CommunityFootball #Sustainability #SustainableLeadership #SocialImpact

3. 

   4 Jun 2026

   Most businesses say people come first. Brett Mendell built a company around it.

   Most people assume that doing the right thing costs more. This episode proves otherwise. In this episode of Emission Possible, Brett Mendell MBE joins Alan Stenson for the kind of open, grounded conversation you rarely hear. What it really costs to pay people fairly. What it takes to clean up a global supply chain. And why the Net Zero journey, however slow and messy, is always worth starting. Practical, honest and genuinely motivating, this is the kind of conversation that reminds you why getting started, however small, is always worth it. What we cover in this episode: Why employee ownership creates a fundamentally different relationship between people and the business they work for How Living Hours accreditation changed the lives of employees with no financial security or stability The role media advocacy and political engagement can play in driving fair pay across an entire industry Why SMEs face unique sustainability challenges and what practical resources are out there to help What any business leader who thinks they are too small too busy or too stretched to start needs to hear 🎧 Follow the show so you never miss an episode. #EmissionPossible #Sustainability #ESG #EmployeeOwnership #LivingWage #ResponsibleBusiness #SME #NeutralCarbonZone

4. 

   7 May 2026

   Episode 12: The Hidden Cost Draining Your Business And How to Take Back Control | Lewis Iggulden

   What if your biggest untapped cost saving isn't headcount or stock, it's your energy bill? For a huge number of businesses, utilities sit in the top three outgoings. Yet most treat it as a fixed cost they can't do much about. Lewis Iggulden from Experience Energy Solutions is here to prove that wrong. In this episode, Lewis and host Alan Stenson get straight into the practical stuff, no fluff, no corporate-speak. Just honest insight on why businesses are overpaying, what they can do about it right now, and why the window to act smartly is narrowing as global energy markets stay unpredictable. Expect real numbers, real strategies and real talk on: • Flexible buying that's outperformed fixed contracts by up to 40% • Solar installs generating profit within four years • £300K+ recovered from a single client's billing errors • AI tools already transforming how energy invoices are checked Whether you're running a growing SME or managing procurement for a multi-site operation, this episode will shift how you think about energy. Permanently. Follow Emission Possible on Spotify so you never miss an episode. Share it with someone in your network who needs to hear this, it might just save their business a small fortune. #EmissionPossible #EnergyProcurement #CleanEnergy #Podcast #NetZero

5. 

   2 Apr 2026

   Episode 11: Mindful AI: Marcus Knight on Sustainable Technology, Digital Impact & Smarter ESG

   In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Marcus Knight, founder of Be Green AI and an AI trainer and consultant working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. Through his work, Marcus helps organisations build confidence with AI while adopting more responsible, mindful and lower-impact digital practices. They explore how AI can improve efficiency, reduce waste and support better decision-making across businesses, while also unpacking the often overlooked environmental impact of digital infrastructure, from data centres to everyday online activity. Marcus introduces the concept of “mindful AI”, a practical approach that balances productivity, cost and sustainability, helping organisations make more conscious decisions as they adopt new technologies. A key theme throughout the conversation is that progress does not come from one major shift, but from small, consistent improvements. When applied over time, these changes can significantly improve both operational performance and sustainability outcomes. Whether you’re working in sustainability, exploring AI, or leading digital transformation, this episode offers practical insights to help you use technology in a way that is both effective and responsible. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to: • Use AI to improve efficiency and reduce operational waste • Understand the environmental impact of digital activity • Apply “mindful AI” in a practical, business-focused way • Balance profitability with sustainability in AI adoption • Make small changes that drive long-term impact Connect with Marcus Knight: • Website: https://www.begreenai.com/ • Email: marcus@begreenai.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusbknight/ 🎯 Exclusive offer for listeners: Marcus is currently offering 20% off AI workplace training, with 10 trees planted per session: https://bit.ly/aiworkshop-discount20 Follow the podcast: • Subscribe for insightful conversations that spark change • Share it with someone interested in AI and sustainability

6. 

   5 Mar 2026

   The FM Reset: Maxcene Quirke on Purpose-Driven Facilities Management & ESG

   In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Maxcene Quirke, founder of the MCFM Global Academy and UK Managing Director of Globe Williams International. With 30 years in facilities management, Maxcene shares how the sector is shifting from cost-driven contracts to long-term, purpose-led value. They discuss how organizations can close the ESG skills gap, embed sustainable practices in operations, and build resilient, human-centered leadership. Maxcene also highlights how FM can create social impact, empower communities, and nurture the next generation of professionals. Whether you’re in FM, sustainability, or leadership, this episode is packed with practical insights to turn sustainability ambitions into operational reality. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to: • Shift procurement decisions from cheapest price to ethical, sustainable supply chains • Bridge ESG and Scope 3 knowledge gaps within operational teams • Lead with emotional intelligence and purpose • Empower disadvantaged communities locally and globally • Build cultural awareness for successful global operations Connect with Maxcene Quirke: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcene-quirke-98854a4/ • X: https://mobile.x.com/Maxcene • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcfmglobalacademy • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxcenemcfmglobal • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowemaxcene Follow the podcast: • Subscribe for meaningful conversations that inspire change • Share with someone shaping change in the FM sector

7. 

   5 Feb 2026

   Episode 9: Making Sustainability Simple: Maz Fletcher on Building Climate Communities & Driving ESG Impact

   In this episode, Alan Stenson chats with Maz Fletcher, founder of The Climate Consultancy and the UAE’s largest sustainability community. Maz shares her journey of creating a mission-led business while raising a family and explains how collective action can turn sustainability from a buzzword into real impact. From ESG strategy in the GCC to closing the climate literacy gap in schools and universities, Maz reveals practical ways organisations and individuals can make a difference. Discover why leadership buy-in, people-focused approaches, and community-building are the secret ingredients to scaling sustainability. Whether you’re a sustainability professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about climate action, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. Listen now and learn how to turn your sustainability ambitions into real-world

8. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Transforming Waste into Social and Environmental Impact with Michael Amos

   What if waste could become a force for sustainability, social good, and measurable carbon savings? In this episode of Emission: Possible, host Alan Stenson sits down with Waste 2 Wonder, an organisation redefining furniture reuse through innovative circular economy strategies. We explore the hidden environmental impact of office furniture waste, and how surplus assets can be transformed into community support and social impact initiatives. The conversation highlights the School in a Box programme, which supports over 1,500 schools across 47 countries, showing how education plays a vital role in combating extreme poverty and modern slavery. We also discuss the concept of a spherical economy — putting people at the heart of sustainability — and why storytelling is key to making environmental action relatable and effective. From practical reuse strategies to future initiatives like sustainability cookery schools, this episode demonstrates how small, incremental improvements in sustainability can deliver large-scale collective impact. Tune in if you’re passionate about sustainability, the circular economy, social impact, education, and turning waste into meaningful environmental and community outcomes.

9. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Episode 7: Unlocking the Profit Potential of Sustainability with Jasper Steinhausen

   In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan sits down with Jasper Steinhausen — founder of Business With Impact and author of Making Sustainability Profitable — to tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in business today: that sustainability is costly, complicated, and a drag on performance. Jasper breaks down why so many companies lose momentum in their sustainability efforts, why “impact follows perceived value,” and how shifting your approach can transform sustainability from a compliance burden into a genuine profit driver.Together, they explore: • How to maintain momentum in the green transition, even amid pushback • The Impact Blueprint and its five practical steps • Why resource efficiency is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages • How aligning sustainability with business priorities unlocks rapid ROI • The power of circularity to cut costs and reduce emissions simultaneously • The role of regulation, misconceptions around ESG, and what leaders are missing Jasper also shares a free digital copy of his book for all listeners, check the show notes to download.https://bwimpact.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jasper-Steinhausen_Making-Sustainability-Profitable-1.pdf (https://bwimpact.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jasper-Steinhausen_Making-Sustainability-Profitable-1.pdf) Whether you're a sustainability leader, business owner, or curious about how companies can create real impact without sacrificing performance, this episode offers clarity, strategy, and inspiration in equal measure.

10. 

    6 Nov 2025

    The Sustainability Shift: Clarity, Culture, and Change with Dave Carlos

    In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Dave Carlos, Managing Director of JustOne UK, to unpack what real progress in sustainability looks like in 2025 — beyond buzzwords, compliance, and checkbox reporting.Dave shares how JustOne helps businesses navigate the fast-changing sustainability landscape, from tackling complex reporting standards to integrating purpose into every level of strategy. Together, Alan and Dave discuss: How sustainability has evolved into a business-critical function Why AI is transforming how we measure, report, and reduce impact The cultural shift businesses need to make to turn goals into results How to stay resilient and credible through economic and regulatory change If you’re a business leader looking to move from “talking about” sustainability to actually embedding it — this episode will help you rethink where progress really starts.🎙️ Emission: Possible is the podcast by NCZ, where sustainability meets strategy.👉 Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for more conversations about climate action and credible business leadership.

11. 

    2 Oct 2025

    Episode 5: Leading the Charge: FM, AI, and Sustainable Leadership - with Claire Curran

    What does true leadership look like in a sector as fast-changing as facilities management? And how do evolving technologies like AI shape the way we approach sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making? In this episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson sits down with Claire Curran, Managing Director of Linaker, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading in one of the most dynamic industries today.Claire shares candid insights on: ✔️ Embracing AI and other technologies without losing sight of people ✔️ Why the FM sector is central to the UK’s net zero journey ✔️ The importance of making bold, sustainable decisions in the boardroom and on the ground ✔️ How to thrive in a space where change is the only constant If you’re a business leader, facilities manager, or simply someone interested in where innovation and sustainability meet, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and leadership wisdom. 🎧Listen or watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and don’t forget to follow Emission: Possible for more conversations at the intersection of business and sustainability.

12. 

    4 Sept 2025

    Episode 4: Transformative Education for a Sustainable Future - with Dr. Chris Ives

    What role does education really play in building a sustainable future? Can universities and researchers accelerate our path to net zero — or are they still lagging behind the urgency of climate change? In this episode of Emission: Possible, we sit down with Dr. Chris Ives, Associate Professor of Environmental Management at the University of Nottingham, to explore the power of transformative education and research in driving systemic change. Together, we unpack: Why universities are pivotal to sustainability transitions How education equips the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers The crucial links between research, policy, and business in solving climate challenges Why collaboration across academia, government, and industry is non-negotiable This conversation highlights the untapped potential of academia in shaping cultural, political, and economic shifts needed for a net zero world. Whether you’re a student, educator, policymaker, or business leader, you’ll come away with a clearer view of how knowledge, learning, and research can reshape the future. 👉 Subscribe to Emission: Possible on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts for more conversations on climate action, carbon reduction, and the future of sustainable business. 🎧 #EmissionPossible #NetZero #SustainabilityEducation

13. 

    31 Jul 2025

    Episode 3: Running With Purpose: Jordan Adams on Social Sustainability & The FTD Brothers

    This week on Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Jordan Adams, co-founder of The FTD Brothers, a campaign raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia through marathons across the globe. They talk about Jordan’s advocacy through sport and running challenges, the emotional power of storytelling and advocacy, and why social sustainability is just as vital as carbon reduction and other aspects of sustainability. An episode full of heart, purpose, and movement — in every sense.

14. 

    15 Jul 2025

    Episode 2: Behind the Screen: The Hidden Carbon Cost of Your Website

    Alan Stenson speaks with Robbie Mould, founder of Mativus, about the surprising carbon impact of digital infrastructure — and why your website’s footprint matters for your net zero journey. Discover how businesses can measure, manage, and reduce digital emissions to stay credible, win contracts, and lead on sustainability. Listen now and start building a more climate-conscious digital presence.

15. 

    5 Jun 2025

    Welcome to Emission: Possible

    Welcome to Emission: Possible — the podcast where sustainability gets real. Hosted by Alan Stenson, CEO of Neutral Carbon Zone, we cut through the noise to bring you clear, credible conversations on carbon, climate, and corporate action. No fluff. Just the facts that move us forward.

16. 

    5 Jun 2025

    Episode 1: The Tipping Point: Sustainability After Two Decades of Carbon Data — with Scott Armstrong

    In the first episode of Emission: Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Scott Armstrong — a veteran of the energy and sustainability sector — to explore the critical role of sustainability education, the fight against climate disinformation, and what corporate sustainability needs to look like today. Scott brings decades of experience from across the industry, having led transformative carbon reduction programmes and worked at the heart of sustainability certification and consultancy. This episode is a practical, no-spin conversation for anyone working at the intersection of business, climate, and change.🌍 Let’s make sustainability make sense — together. Presented by Neutral Carbon Zone. #SustainabilityPodcast #ClimateEducation #EmissionPossible #CorporateSustainability #CarbonAccounting #ScottArmstrong #AlanStenson

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