Sustainability Insider Podcast
Introducing our exciting new podcast, hosted by Simply Sustainable Founder, Nicola Stopps and the team, where we explore the steps sustainability leaders are taking within their businesses and organisations.
Episode 8
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, Chief Impact Officer and Founder of Simply Sustainable, welcomes Kate Hursthouse, Head of Responsible Business at Kennedys.
Kate shares how the law firm Kennedys is driving responsible business practices across a complex international network during times of political uncertainty. She also reflects on what it takes to maintain momentum and embed long-term change in a sector known for tradition and caution.
The conversation covers the importance of aligning ESG strategy with core business values, the power of employee engagement, and the role of law firms in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Episode 7
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, Chief Impact Officer and Founder of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Amelia Woodley, ESG Director at Speedy Hire.
Together, they dive into how Speedy is embedding sustainability at the heart of its operations to drive meaningful change in the equipment hire industry. Amelia also outlines Speedy Hire’s ambitious journey to Net Zero and explains how the business is guided by a clear sustainability framework built around the four Rs: Revenue, Risk, Resilience, and Reputation.
She shares how these principles are being used to reshape business strategy, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value across the supply chain.
Episode 6
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, Chief Impact Officer and Founder of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Joaska Mischke, Head of ESG and Sustainability Strategy at Simply Sustainable, and Adam Freeman, Decarbonisation and ESG Director at Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
Adam shares how one of the UK’s largest airport operators is navigating the complex path to decarbonisation while staying true to its core mission of connecting people and places. He outlines MAG’s ambitious goal to reach Net Zero by 2038 and details how sustainability is being embedded across the group’s operations, from infrastructure to innovation.
The discussion also delves into the wider aviation industry’s challenges and opportunities on the journey toward a more sustainable future. Adam reflects on the importance of balancing long-term environmental goals with commercial resilience and the power of leadership in driving industry-wide change.
Episode 5
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, CEO of Simply Sustainable is joined by Joaska Mischke, Head of Sustainability and ESG Strategy at Simply Sustainable and Shannon Berry, Head of Sustainability at Principle Cleaning Services. Shannon dives into the power of ESG strategy, stressing that companies must drive real social impact. She shares how Principle Cleaning’s employee-led sustainability strategy seamlessly integrates with business growth, proving that sustainability isn’t a cost—but a value creator.
Shannon challenges the myth that sustainability is expensive, revealing how it actually benefits both businesses and their clients. She also emphasises the importance of providing quality data to empower clients to make smarter sustainable choices and highlights how building trust and strong relationships is key to long-term success in sustainability.
Episode 4
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, CEO of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Sytze Dijkstra, Netherlands Country Manager at Simply Sustainable, and Emily Eckhous, Sustainability Manager at Fastned.
Emily shares how inherently sustainability is core to Fastned’s operations, ensuring compliance with evolving EU regulations like CSRD. Emily highlights the leadership’s active role in navigating these changes and the company’s agility in achieving milestones like B-corp certification and transparent ESG reporting.
Episode 3
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, Nicola Stopps, CEO of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Ed Packshaw, Head of ESG Risk, Reporting and Comms at Simply Sustainable, and Will Silverwood, Head of Sustainability at Whitbread.
In this episode, Will explores Whitbread’s approach to sustainability, highlighting how the organisation integrates the three pillars of ESG. He covers their commitment to climate action through their environmental pledge, prioritising staff well-being with an inclusive mindset, and their ongoing support for charitable initiatives. The discussion centres around the hospitality industry, with a focus on how greenwashing originated in this space, making it especially relevant to their current and future sustainability efforts.
Episode 2
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, CEO of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Henry Unwin, Head of Climate and Carbon at Simply Sustainable, and Ollie Rosevear, Director of Sustainability at Fuller, Smith & Turner.
Ollie discusses Fullers’ approach to supporting sustainability by changing the conversation and selling regenerative options to a traditionally less eco conscious customer base. He also explains how the company balances quality with realistic outcomes and scalability.
Episode 1
In this episode of Sustainability Insider, host Nicola Stopps, CEO of Simply Sustainable, is joined by Joaska Mischke, Head of Sustainability and ESG Strategy at Simply Sustainable, and Tom Salisbury, Sustainability Director at GKN Automotive.
Tom shares GKN Automotive’s journey, focusing on the business’s key sustainability goals, including compliance with evolving regulations, addressing climate change, and fostering a culture of sustainability across all departments.