Sustainability Street
Crowberry Consulting
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- 2021
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About Sustainability Street
A podcast from Crowberry Consulting Limited. An Environment, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Management Consultancy, with over 20 years’ experience working with businesses to provide sustainable solutions.
- Publisher
- Crowberry Consulting
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Jan 2021
- Latest episode
- 12 Dec 2024
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
12 Dec 2024
ESG and ISO Principles
ESG and ISO Principles expert, [insert name], explains how the new IWA48 standards can help organizations embed environmental, social, and governance issues to deliver on sustainability metrics.
19 May 2024
ISO14068-1 Climate change management / Transition to net zero Part 1, Carbon Neutrality
In this episode we describe the chapters and core requirements of this new standard for Carbon Neutrality. Listen to the structure and links to other ISO standards. We provide online training for this standard as well. We discuss key terms, principles and outputs.
7 Apr 2024
ISO20121:2024 Event Sustainability Management - the updates.
We describe the new clauses and requirements of ISO20121:2024, and explain what is in the Annexes and the notes of the clauses.
1 Jun 2023
The Wellbeing Farm - Certified B Corp venue in Lancashire, powered by wind turbines and Llamas! Winner of the 2022 Sustainable Business Category with the EVA awards!
In this episode we chat with Celia Gaze (https://celiagaze.com) owner and founder of Lancashires - The Wellbeing Farm (www.thewellbeingfarm.co.uk ) a certified B Corp venue and an all round fantastic venue for corporate functions, weddings or just chatting to the Llamas! Celia is passionate about sustainability and has been on a journey for over a decade to embed great practices including upcycling, community engagement, environmental management and more at the venue. Celia discusses her journey to date and how achieving the B Corp status helped her to define the carbon footprint for the venue and explore additional options for future renewable technologies on site. The Wellbeing Farm is also the venue for the upcoming Net Carbon Zero conference on 28th June hosted by Lancashire Business View and sponsored jointly with Crowberry Consulting, ARMC and Trident Utilities. We can highly recommend a visit to the venue, which has great views, accessible rooms to hire, fab food and great animals including sheep, llamas and a donkey to interact with!
19 May 2023
Enterprise Vision Awards 2023 - an interview with Coral Horn from Pink Link Ladies.
Hi folks, in this episode we meet and interview Coral Horn, owner and founder of Pink Link Ladies (https://www.pinklinkladies.co.uk/online-membership/) and organisor for the Enterprise Vision Awards. (https://enterprisevisionawards.co.uk/) Crowberry Consulting is delighted to be the sponsor for the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards for the EVAs. Coral talks us through her passion and journey to promote women in business and the deadline for the EVAS 2023! Note the deadline to apply for this year is May 26th! Please get those nominations in asap!
14 Jul 2022
UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Introduction
Listen to Crowberry Consulting's MD, Becky Toal, give an introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals provide a shared blueprint for the peace and prosperity for people, the planet, present and into the future. At their core, the goals are an urgent call to action by all countries, whether they are developed or developing to establish a global partnership. UN SGDs Website - https://sdgs.un.org/goals Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/
10 Mar 2022
PAS2060: An Introduction to the Carbon Neutrality Standard
Listen to Crowberry Consulting's MD, Becky Toal, give an introduction to the standard of carbon neutrality, PAS2060. PAS2060 is the internationally recognised specification for carbon neutrality. The standard sets out the requirements for quantification, reduction and offsetting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for organisations, products and events. More information from BSI, on PAS2060 - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/pas-2060-carbon-neutrality/ Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/
21 Feb 2022
LGBTQIA+ History Month
As part of celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month, this podcast features four well-known LGBTQIA+ people in the field of sustainability and the campaigns and careers they have had. They also feature the Stonewall guidance UN Sustainable Development Goals and LGBT inclusion. Rachel Carson - 01:03 Aletta Brady - 03:09 Pattie Gonia - 05:48 Brigette Baptiste - 07:45 Rachel Carson Wiki Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson Aletta Brady Website - https://www.alettabrady.com/ Our Climate Voices Website - https://www.ourclimatevoices.org/ Pattie Gonia Website - https://www.self.com/story/pattie-gonia-backpacking-drag-queen Brigette Baptiste Wiki Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Baptiste Nothing More Queer Than Nature TedTalk - https://www.ted.com/talks/brigitte_baptiste_nada_mas_queer_que_la_naturaleza?language=en Stonewall Website - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/
7 Nov 2021
The Value of Professional Memberships in the Sustainability Sector
In this episode we explore the range of options available to people working in the sustainability sector, and how being a member of Professional Institutes adds value and supports career development. As sustainability is a very broad subject and is a growing area we consider which professional bodies you could join and how they can support you. With our special guest Emma Wilcox CEO of Society for the Environment we explore the role of the Society and why achieving the status of Chartered Environmentalist can add lots of value to your career journey. What are the steps you need to take to become a member of a Professional Institute that reflects your sustainability career and role from water, ecology, waste, environmental impact assessment, environmental auditing, environmental manager, carbon manager, climate change manager and more this episode will be of interest to you. What are the costs involved and the benefits of membership? How does the Society work with the different stakeholder groups? Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - Emma Wilcox - Chief Executive of Society for the Environment 02:33 - Benefits of Professional/Institute Level Membership 07:20 - Competencies and Codes of Conduct 09:45 - Cost of Professional Membership 11:08 - Pathway to Achieving Chartered Status 12:52 - Employer Champion Scheme 14:03 - International Registration 15:51 - Commitment to Accessibility and Diversity/inclusion 17:53 - Summary and Outro 19:13 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, Managing Director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Guest: Emma Wilcox, Chief Executive of the Society for the Environment. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/ (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) Crowberry Consulting Limited, Standards Shop - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop) Society for the Environment - https://socenv.org.uk (https://socenv.org.uk/) Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment - https://www.iema.net (https://www.iema.net/) Diversity in Sustainability Campaign https://www.diversesustainability.net (https://www.diversesustainability.net/) // Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_CCEP09_Professional_Memberships Production Process // Green (Live - Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
6 Oct 2021
The Benefits of Certification Services for Sustainability
An introduction to what we mean by “certified” as opposed to “uncertified” management systems and standards We have previously discussed the value of ISO standards including ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 20121 on environmental, energy and event management respectively, all of which can be externally certified. Why having a certified management system creates a lot of added value and credibility with your stakeholders and shareholders. We explore the difference between certification and accreditation. How does a certification body like SGS actually work to determine the processes required to certify your management system. The role of UKAS in the world of certification. What is the cost of certification services, and what are the typical timescales involved. What are the pros and cons of working with a certification body and how do I approach one? What are Integrated Management Systems and can these be certified? Softer benefits of certification including supporting culture change, accessing tenders and contracts and building your brand for sustainability management. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Curtis Thornton - Sales Executive from SGS. 00:44 - SGS, The World's Largest Certification Body 02:32 - What do we mean by Certification of Management Systems? 03:36 - What are the Positive Benefits of Certification? 05:22 - What are the Typical Costs and Timescales? 12:39 - What is the Role of UKAS as the Accreditation Body? 17:04 - Compliance and Legal Compliance 18:34 - Culture and Behaviour Change Within Organisations 20:08 - Can you integrate more than one system for Certification? 23:07 - Summary and Outro 23:36 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, Managing Director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Guest: Curtis Thornton, Knowledge, Sales Executive, SGS United Kingdom Limited. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/ (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) Crowberry Consulting Limited, Standards Shop - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop) UKCAS - https:// (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop)www.ukas.com (http://www.ukas.com/) SGS - https://www.sgs.com/ (https://www.sgs.com/) Contact Curtis - curtis.thornton@sgs.com // Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_CCEP08_Certification_Services Production Process // Green (Live - Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
6 Jul 2021
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
In this episode we explore what the International Standard ISO 14001:2015 is all about. We discover the planning, doing, acting and checking clauses that are core requirements. We go deep into the Environmental Aspects and Impacts clause requirements and planning for the setting of objectives and targets. We feature what is meant by consideration of the life cycle and how this can help you to broaden your environmental management ambitions. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Introduction to ISO 14001 the pathway to Environmental Management 04:23 - The role of top management in the EMS 05:32 - Planning Clauses 09:56 - Doing Clauses 10:24 - Check Clauses 11:00 - Act Clauses 11:16 - Crowberry Consulting online training for ISO 14001 11:43 - Summary and Outro 15:23 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) Crowberry Consulting Limited, Standards Shop (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop) - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop) // Scripted by Becky Toal Episode Recording by Becky Toal and The Broadcast Studios Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_ISO14001_Environmental_Management_Systems Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
1 Jun 2021
ISO50001 Energy Management
Today we will discuss the International Standard for Energy Management ISO50001:2018. We will explore what this standard is and how it can help you achieve energy savings, improvement in energy efficiency and support your journey to net carbon zero. The standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system, whose purpose is to enable an organisation to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy security, energy use and consumption. This standard is used by organisations around the world to reduce energy use and also costs. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - What is ISO 50001? 01:47 - Features and Benefits of ISO 50001:2018 04:34 - Plan, Do, Check and Act Clauses 04:58 - Leadership and Commitment (The Planning Clauses) 05:32 - Risk and Opportunities, Energy Objectives, Targets and Plans, Energy Review 09:38 - Operational Planning and Controls, Design and Procurement (The Doing Clauses) 12:08 - Performance Evaluation for Energy Management (Check and Act Clauses) 12:41 - How Crowberry Consulting Can Support You 14:18 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) International Organization for Standardization (https://www.iso.org) - https://www.iso.org (https://www.iso.org) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (https://ghgprotocol.org) - https://ghgprotocol.org (https://ghgprotocol.org/) // Scripted by Becky Toal Episode Recording by Becky Toal and The Broadcast Studios Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_ISO50001_Energy_Management Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
5 May 2021
ISO 20121 Event Sustainability
In this episode we discuss the International Standard for sustainable events ISO 20121. This is a standard that any one in the events industry can work towards be they large corporations or small to medium enterprises. This podcast takes us on the journey through Sustainable Development Policies, Manuals, Operational Controls and we have a great guest with Hannah Jardine IMS Manager from Ignition DG Ltd, based in Bristol UK who have held the standard for many years! Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - What is the ISO 20121 for Events all about? 01:39 - Ignition DG based in Bristol & the ISO standard 03:44 - Ignition DG & the Queens Award for Sustainable Development 2020 06:24 - Online training to ISO 2012 07:04 - Becky explains her experience of sustainable events 08:14 - How to deliver a net carbon zero event 10:55 - Social impact and measurement for sustainable events 12:08 - Requirements of the ISO 20121 including core documents 17:28 - Support available from Crowberry Consulting 17:57 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Guests Hannah Jardine IMS Manager from Ignition DG Ltd Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting, Training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training) Ignition DG Limited (https://www.ignitiondg.com/about-us/) - https://www.ignitiondg.com/about-us (https://www.ignitiondg.com/about-us) // Scripted by Becky Toal, Tabitha Konstantine, Steve Green Episode Recording by Becky Toal Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_ISO 20121_Event Sustainability Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
7 Apr 2021
Introducing the Circular Economy
Today we chat with Cameron Wilson, Sustainability (Legal) Executive, about the developments in the UK in regards to the Circular Economy, and the pathway to a greener future for current UK legislation. We look at the origins of the circular economy, its development along with the waste hierarchy and introduce concepts including “nudge theory” to change mindsets and achieve sustainability. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Introduction to Cameron Wilson Sustainability Legal Executive 02:06 - What is the Circular Economy? 08:00 - Waste Hierarchy 12:41 - Key Legislation 23:42 - What this means for business 27:58 - How You Can Change 32:54 - Conclusion and Credits Hosted by Becky Toal CEnv MIEMA, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Guest Cameron Wilson (Sustainability Legal Executive of Crowberry Consulting Ltd) Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited - Training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) WRAP (Waste and Resource Action Programme) (https://wrap.org.uk) - https://wrap.org.uk (https://wrap.org.uk) The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) - https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) Value Earth (https://www.valuearth.com/using-behavioural-nudges-in-waste-management/) - https://www.valuearth.com/using-behavioural-nudges-in-waste-management (https://www.valuearth.com/using-behavioural-nudges-in-waste-management) Circular Economy Clubs (https://www.circulareconomyclub.com/gd-home/about-cec/) - https://www.circulareconomyclub.com/gd-home/about-cec (https://www.circulareconomyclub.com/gd-home/about-cec) 'Nudge' by Richard H. Thaler (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nudge-Richard-H-Thaler/dp/014311526X)- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nudge-Richard-H-Thaler/dp/014311526X (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nudge-Richard-H-Thaler/dp/014311526X) Robert Baldwin, Giving Nudge the Third Degree (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1468-2230.12094) - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1468-2230.12094 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1468-2230.12094) // Scripted by Cameron Wilson (Becky Toal, Tabitha Konstantine, Steve Green) Episode Recording by Becky Toal Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_Introducing_the_Circular_Economy Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
10 Mar 2021
Carbon Footprints and Carbon Management
Today we will discuss the five steps that any business can take to ensure an accurate and credible production of a carbon footprint. These include defining your methodology; specifying your scope and boundaries; collecting the emissions data and calculating the footprint; verification of the results and finally publishing your results. We refer to the common conversion factors used and DEFRA Greenhouse Gas Excel toolkit and other similar conversion factor calculators available to use. We look at producing a simple carbon footprint using your mileage and utility data, then move onto more complex footprints using Scope 1, 2 and 3 as defined by the GHG Protocol. We refer to UK legislation such as ESOS and SECR Regulations for mandatory reporting of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as part of annual reporting. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - What is a carbon footprint? Why would you want to calculate one? 04:21 - A Basic Carbon Footprint and how to calculate this 08:02 - Step 1 - Define the methodology for your carbon footprint 10:58 - Step 2 - Specify your boundary and scope 14:37 - Step 3 - Collect your emissions data and calculate your footprint 18:34 - Step 4 - Verify your results 19:51 - Step 5 - Publish your results 21:32 - Where to go to get further help and support with your carbon footprint 26:58 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) International Organization for Standardisation - https://www.iso.org (https://www.iso.org/) Greenhouse Gas Protocol - https://ghgprotocol.org (https://ghgprotocol.org/) // Scripted by Cameron Wilson (Becky Toal, Tabitha Konstantine, Steve Green) Episode Recording by Becky Toal Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_Carbon_Footprints_and_Carbon_Management Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
3 Feb 2021
Ethical Auditing & Social Systems Audits
Today we discuss what is an Ethical or Social Systems Audit, how did these evolve, and what protocols and conventions drove them. We discuss UN and ILO conventions along with the ETI base code - respect for workers worldwide. We discuss the many types of Ethical Audit or Social Systems Audit and go into detail as to what is actually covered in such an audit. This podcast goes into detail on Human Rights Policy, Labour Practices including Health and Safety measures at your facility, environmental management, environmental compliance, fair operating practices, discipline and anti discrimination. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking abuses, which the Ethical Audit or Social Systems Audit attempt to reveal. For anyone who has been asked to take part in an Ethical Audit we can help you plan and prepare to get “audit ready”. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - What is an Ethical Audit? 02:49 - ETI, the 9 base codes 08:35 - How many different types of Ethical Audit /Social Systems audit are there? 10:16 - What topics are covered during an Ethical Audit /Social Systems audit? 24:53 - Wrap up 32:38 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training) https://www.ethicaltrade.org (https://www.ethicaltrade.org) // Scripted by Becky Toal, Tabitha Konstantine, Steve Green Episode Recording by Becky Toal Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_Ethical_Auditing_&_Social_Systems_Audits Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
6 Jan 2021
Internet of Things – Conditioning Monitoring and Reducing Carbon Footprint
Today Becky Toal sits down with Brendan Mackey, Company Director of Envirovox to discuss industry 4.0 for the future, internet of things, energy sensors, data, and monitoring. How it can help you with reducing your bills, saving energy, saving carbon, and saving the planet. Episode Chapters: 00:20 - Introduction 00:43 - Brendon Mackey - EnviroVox Limited 02:47 - Industry 4.0 for the future 06:36 - Internet of Things (I.O.T) 13:38 - Brendon’s Course 16:46 - Sensors and Cloud Technologies 32:37 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal, managing director, Crowberry Consulting Limited. Guest Brendan Mackey, Company Director of Envirovox. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training (https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/) // Scripted by Becky Toal, Brendan Mackey Episode Recording by Becky Toal, Brendan Mackey Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_Internet_of_Things Production Process // Green (Client Device to Production) Contact // team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk (mailto:team@thebroadcaststudios.co.uk)
5 Jan 2021
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