The Better Business Show

About The Better Business Show

For organisations that want to change the world, The Better Business Show offers insight, inspiration and hope by exploring the people and companies proving that sustainable business models do work.

Publisher

Narrative Matters

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2016

Latest episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

106 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2025

   #84 Rewriting the script: How Ryan Dean is reinventing kids’ TV with purpose

   Ryan Dean, founder of RD Studios, discusses with host Tom Ide the reinvention of children's television through purpose-driven content and sustainable creative processes in this interview.

2. 

   22 May 2025

   #83 Carbon is not the enemy: Step inside Interface’s innovation engine

   What does it really take to hit net zero – and stay there? For global carpet tile manufacturer Interface, the answer lies in a deep-rooted culture of innovation. In this episode, Tom sits down with Luca Achilli, Global Innovation & Sustainability Projects Director at Interface, to explore how the company is using design, R&D, and circular thinking to lead the charge toward carbon-negative products. They discuss: Why innovation is essential to achieving real emissions reductions The future of carbon as a raw material How Interface is embedding sustainability into product development What it takes to shift from offsetting to genuine impact How to build a culture where breakthrough ideas can thrive If you’re interested in product design, sustainability, or innovation – or just curious about how legacy businesses can still act like disruptors – this one’s for you. 💬 “Carbon is a resource. We’re learning how to work with it, not just fight against it.” – Luca Achilli Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if you enjoy the show.

3. 

   14 May 2025

   #82 From farm to finished product: How to build a supply chain you can trust

   What does it really take to build a transparent supply chain? In this episode of The Better Business Show, host Tom Idle dives deep into one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing brands today: how to create truly traceable, accountable, and credible supply chains – from the farm to the factory to the finished product. With global regulations tightening and consumer expectations rising, transparency is no longer a box-ticking exercise; it’s a business necessity. But building that visibility, especially in commodities like cotton, is far from simple. It takes technology, policy understanding, and human collaboration on the ground. To unpack all of this, Tom is joined by two leading voices: Prakash Philip, Global Director, Strategy and Impact, CottonConnect (https://www.cottonconnect.org/), who shares real-world experience from working with 800,000+ farmers across South Asia to implement digital traceability tools and regenerative practices that brands can trust. Baptiste Carrière-Pradal, Founder of 2B Policy (https://www.2bpolicy.eu/), who explains the shifting global regulatory landscape, including Europe’s evolving sustainability rules – and why legislation, more than ever, is driving the corporate race toward transparency. Together, they explore: How brands are meeting rising demands for traceability and ethical sourcing What new regulations (like CSRD and anti-forced labor laws) mean for your business The realities of tracking cotton and other commodities from field to product Why traceability must go hand-in-hand with sustainability and impact What tools, technologies, and partnerships are making it all possible The role of data, verification, and storytelling in building consumer trust Whether you're a sustainability lead, a sourcing manager, a policymaker – or simply curious about what transparency looks like in practice – this episode breaks down the challenge and opportunity ahead. 💡 Get ready to rethink what it means to truly know your supply chain. This episode is supported by CottonConnect. To find out more visit, www.CottonConnect.org

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YouTube views

93

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

32

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