About Walk The Talk: The Sustainability Business Podcast
In today's business landscape, regulations and stakeholder expectations place increasing pressures on business leaders to embrace sustainability. And the process of integrating sustainability into business strategies and operations can be complex and confusing.
Welcome to 'Walk the Talk', a podcast dedicated to sustainable business practices and transformational leadership. Your host, Valentin Weidl, an entrepreneur and transformation enthusiast, embarks on a journey exploring the human stories behind sustainable business transformations.
Discover inspiring stories, practical insights and learn about the vast opportunities sustainability presents for organizations through our weekly episodes.
The podcast is powered by the corporate sustainability platform NXT Boardroom.
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The Key to Future-Proofing Your Business with Marc Lawn
Discover the essentials of sustainable business with Marc Lawn, seasoned board member and business leader, as he unveils corporate sustainability strategies, emphasizing the critical role of shadow organizations in fostering innovation while maintaining core business operations.Delving into leadership diversity, Marc highlights the need for varied perspectives in management for successful evolution. With insights from COP28, he addresses the challenges of a volatile financial environment and ...
10 Nov 2023
Unlocking Sustainability in Business: Season 1 Finale and Lessons Learned
Envision stepping beyond the familiar terrain of traditional business practices to embrace sustainability... A journey that could revolutionize your organization and secure its place in the future.That’s the thrilling ride we’ve been on in the first season of Walk the Talk, guided by our exceptional guests. Each has enriched us with their unique insights into how they are driving their organizations towards sustainability, challenging the status quo, and leading with innovative strategic chan...
3 Nov 2023
Transforming Real Estate with PropTech and Green Mortgages: Luke Loveridge
Join us for this episode to explore the forefront of sustainable property technology with Luke Loveridge, founder and CEO of Propflo!With a rich background spanning public work to pioneering IoT solutions for decarbonizing housing, Luke provides a wealth of insights into the evolving world of proptech and energy efficiency.We dive into the transformative potential of green mortgage lending and the importance of retrofitting properties for energy savings and comfortable living. Luke also unvei...
27 Oct 2023
Merging Profit and Purpose in a B Corp Organization: Dr. Stefan Siemer
Dive into a transformative discussion on sustainability with Dr. Stefan Siemer, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Weleda AG and Weleda Group.Dr. Siemer brings a fresh perspective on resilience as an underpinning concept that stretches across societal layers and environmental considerations, redefining it as a cornerstone of true sustainability.We explore Weleda's innovative approach to KPIs, incorporating elements of passion and enjoyment as metrics. This episode takes you on a historical j...
20 Oct 2023
Sustainable Business Transformation starts in the Changing Room: Matt Pumfrey
Join us for a captivating episode as we speak to Matt Pumfrey, CEO of Innovation Gateway. Matt is a true veteran in the sustainability space. He talks about his journey from Greenpeace activism to multinational organizations' boardrooms. Matt is a visionary, a fighter, and a believer where your pint is always half full!In this episode, we explore the intricate world of heavy goods vehicle fleet transformations and procurement. Transferring knowledge is identified as key for a successful ...
13 Oct 2023
From Runway to Boardroom: The Pursuit of Corporate Sustainability with Alina Arnelle
Join us in this fascinating conversation with our guest, Alina Arnelle, Head of Sustainability for Pierce Group.Alina shares her exciting pivot from the world of high-end fashion to corporate sustainability. She demystifies the complexities of implementing sustainability in business and dives deep into the nitty-gritty of resource allocation and stakeholder engagement.Alina divulges her techniques for persuading top executives to go green and explains the integral role brand image plays in dr...
Join us in this fascinating discussion with our guest, Wassim Hosny El-Metwally, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Egypt's Al Baraka Bank.He beautifully connects the dots between his professional journey and the path to a sustainable future, sharing how he pioneered the establishment of a sustainability unit in the world of Islamic banking.Wassim bridges the gap between finance and sustainability, presenting a compelling narrative of Al Baraka Bank's strides in offering sustainable...
29 Sept 2023
Decoding the Intersection of Sustainability, Tech and Business in Africa: Shamal Sivasanker
In this episode, we are joined by Shamal Sivasanker, CEO of Coachfluence, to explore sustainability, ESG and tech in Africa.Shamal shares his mission to impact a million lives and discusses South Africa's energy crisis, highlighting the continent's untapped potential for sustainable growth.Shamal also examines the influence of European sustainability frameworks on African policies and how finance, skills development and global regulations can drive sustainable development in Africa.We close b...
29 Sept 2023
Unlocking the Power of Tech and Creativity for Sustainable Success: Theresa Hauck
We unpack the fascinating world of sustainability with Theresa Hauck, political economist, environmental warrior and a serial entrepreneur who also serves as a non-executive director at NXT Boardroom. Theresa is an inspiring leader driving change with a unique blend of business acumen, tech inclusion and a deep sense of planetary responsibility. Seeking to illuminate the path to a prosperous future, she dissects the influence of organizations such as the UN on global perspectives about sustai...
28 Sept 2023
Mining Supply Chain Data for Better Business: Kevin Dunckley
In this captivating conversation with our first guest, Kevin Dunckley, CSO at HH Global, we delve into the rich narrative of how integrating sustainability can reframe and revolutionize organizations.Kevin's enlightening journey began over a decade ago, and his experience has reshaped his perspective on the influence businesses wield over the environment and society.This episode dishes out rich insights. We talk about the power of data, incorporating the right KPIs into client contracts, and ...
7 Aug 2023
Introducing 'Walk the Talk: The Sustainability Business Podcast'
Welcome to the premiere episode of 'Walk the Talk', a podcast dedicated to sustainable business practices and transformational leadership. Your host, Valentin Weidl, an entrepreneur and transformation enthusiast, embarks on a journey exploring the human stories behind sustainable business transformations. In this introductory episode, we set the stage for insightful, jargon-free conversations with leaders who are making significant strides in sustainability across different industries an...
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