Sustainability is no longer enough. For a meaningful transition to a future-fit economy, we need more.
In this podcast, we share the stories and experiences of people from across the world of regenerative business. We aim to provide practical advice and examples to inspire others to go beyond sustainability.
This podcast is brought to you by Greenheart, a full-service social and environmental impact consultancy that works with clients to improve their impact wherever they are on their impact and sustainability journey. You can contact Greenheart at contact@greenheartbusiness.com
Greyston Bakery; Social regeneration through workforce development
Greyston Bakery in New York were the pioneers of the Open Hiring movement - a process that opens up employment opportunities to people who may otherwise struggle to enter the workforce.
In a previous episode (https://open.spotify.com/episode/09r9HWqL5wtFK6CyK1YatU?si=b673b5875dcc48df), we discussed Open Hiring with The Body Shop and this episode builds on that theme. We hear from a beneficiary of the program at Greyston and the difference this innovative yet simple approach to recruitment has had on his life and future prospects.
26 Sept 2023
'Don't fear, just act' - Satish Kumar
At a point in history when the UK Government is seemingly moving away from action on climate change, we need inspiration and hope more than ever and this is exactly what this episode delivers.
Join Thomas from Greenheart as he discusses the power of action with widely respected peace and environmental activist, educator and author - Satish Kumar.
Listen and be inspired by Satish and his messages of hope, community-driven change, and his vision of a society that has a deeper and more respectful relationship with nature.
30 Aug 2023
Social Regeneration: The Body Shop's approach to workforce development
In this episode, Danielle talks to Antonia Tony-Fadibe, Inclusive Hiring Lead at The Body Shop. They discuss how The Body Shop is helping people overcome barriers to employment with its Open Hiring programme and the difference that makes to the lives of the individuals who may otherwise struggle to get that all-important work experience. They also discuss tips and advice for other companies who may want to create a similar programme.
Danielle also discusses the latest impact news with Bianca and Tom from the Greenheart team.
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Greenheart is an environmental and social impact consultancy helping businesses transition to a future-fit economy. You can find out more about Greenheart here (https://www.greenheartbusiness.com/) or you can sign up to hear the latest impact, regenerative business and B Corp insights here (http://eepurl.com/itwrUk)
24 Jul 2023
Farming: the front line for nature-based regeneration
Join us as we take a walk around Riverford Farm in Devon as Thomas and Chloe from Greenheart talk to Zac Goodall, Head of Sustainability at Riverford Organic Farmers. They discuss the challenges and opportunities regenerative practices offer for farmers and how they are finding new and innovative ways to work alongside nature.
You'll also hear from some of the Greenheart team as we discuss the latest 'Impact News', giving you a summary of interesting and inspiring goings on in the world of impact-led business.
You can find out more about Riverford here (https://www.riverford.co.uk/) and of course, you can sign up here (http://eepurl.com/itwrUk) to receive the latest regenerative business insights from Greenheart.
22 Jun 2023
Impact Ambitions at Greenheart
In this first episode, you will hear from members of the Greenheart (https://www.greenheartbusiness.com/)ecosystem who share insights into the programmes and initiatives they are working on to help Greenheart on its journey to becoming a more regenerative business. Expect to learn details of how we are applying the principles of nature to our growing business.
The 'Regenerative by Nature' podcast showcases insights, ideas and innovations from across the world of regenerative business. We aim to convene and amplify global voices and thinking to help drive an accelerated transition towards a regenerative economy.
You can find out more about the programmes discussed in this episode here (https://regenerativebynature.co.uk/impact-at-greenheart), as well as read our impact dashboard.
14 Mar 2023
How your business can inspire and support others to improve their impact
This episode is a particularly exciting one as it is a discussion with Thomas Bourne, Founder and Chief Ecosystem Officer of Greenheart Consulting. It is exciting because Danielle has joined Greenheart as their new Head of Operations. This conversation explores what makes Greenheart such a special organisation and how improving impact in other businesses is central to how they operate not only with their clients but internally as well.
It is a fascinating insight into how regenerative business works in practice as well as how consulting organisations like Greenheart can create wide-reaching improvements in how others generate impact with their business.
You can follow Greenheart here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenheart-business-consulting-ltd and connect with Thomas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bourne-67524626/
You can also find a summary worksheet with links to the recommended resources here: https://rb.gy/mtbm7l
28 Feb 2023
Explaining Stakeholder Governance
This episode is all about the fundamentals. How do you identify, engage with and listen to stakeholders and why is that so critical in a business aiming to be as sustainable as possible?
Russ Avery from Avery & Brown guides us through the journey he has been on and is still on when it comes to building a company that takes trust, transparency and sustainability so seriously. We also talk about his experience of setting up an external advisory board which is an action many businesses want to take but are not sure how.
You can connect with Russ here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russavery/
The worksheet to sit alongside this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/d3m7tz4w
13 Feb 2023
What do we mean by Impact Business Models?
This episode discusses how to take a step up from day-to-day social and environmental actions to putting impact at the heart of your business model.
Danielle talks to Sarah and Victoria from Profit Impact, a financial sustainability consultancy about Impact Business Models including what they are and why they are essential for the next evolution of business.
You can find a summary worksheet of the items discussed here: https://rb.gy/tzxmnd
You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwhalefcca/
You can connect with Victoria here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriatopham/
7 Dec 2022
Does a works from any where, any time policy really work? Part 2
In this episode, Danielle talks to Danny from Danny&Co. He took on six kickstart placements and worked with them using a 'results-only' approach. This means that they could work anywhere, at any time as long as they achieved the required results.
You can connect with Danny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theactualdanny/
A downloadable worksheet summarising the key points and his resource recommendations is here: http://bitly.ws/xyIf
You can connect with Danielle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-thompson-businessmgt/
22 Nov 2022
Does a work anytime, from anywhere policy really work? Part 1
Listen to Kathryn Strachan and learn about the work anytime, anywhere approach which has allowed her to run her growing agency, Copyhouse, whilst travelling around South America.
You can connect to Kathryn here: http://bitly.ws/wY9u
You can download a summary worksheet here: http://bitly.ws/wY9Y
Connect with Danielle here: http://bitly.ws/wpDt
8 Nov 2022
What a modern employee contract looks like
Join Danielle and Kelly Tucker from HR Star as they discuss how to attract and train good people with modern, engaging employee packages and benefits.
You can connect with Kelly here: http://bitly.ws/wpDm
Download the episode worksheet here: http://bitly.ws/wpDp
You can also connect with Danielle here: http://bitly.ws/wpDt
25 Oct 2022
How businesses can support charities and good causes
In this episode, Rob from Make Good Grow helps us understand what modern CSR looks like and shares his advice for developing a meaningful social impact strategy.
Connect:
Connect with Rob: shorturl.at/iVW67
Visit their website: shorturl.at/dgosy
Learn:
Download the worksheet for this episode: shorturl.at/xzVY5
Download our Trello board for building a force for good business: shorturl.at/cfjpC
11 Oct 2022
The role businesses can play in reducing gender streotypes
In this episode, Danielle talks to Clare Willetts from Not Only Pink and Blue about gender stereotypes and how businesses have a role to play in reducing them.
Find a downloadable worksheet here: shorturl.at/cnpX9
Contact Clare here: shorturl.at/cdwX3
Contact Danielle here: shorturl.at/altuZ
28 Sept 2022
The rise of the Chief Impact Officer
In this episode, Danielle chats to Hannah Keartland from Keartland and Co, outsourced CIO about the rise of this new entrant to the C-suite.
Find a downloadable summary worksheet: shorturl.at/KRSW6
Contact Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahkeartland/
Contact Danielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-thompson-businessmgt/
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