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Building Better Business

Building Better Business

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We all want a healthier planet and fairer future to look forward to. Building Better Business explores how business has a huge impact - and how, as informed customers, we can become part of a positive movement for change through our consumer choice.
The podcast features straight talking conversations with global thought leaders and professionals, asking: ‘What are businesses doing to protect our future and what more can be done?’
Hosted by John Steel, CEO of popular British ethical pioneer coffee brand Cafédirect.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Building Better Business episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Building Better Business for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Building Better Business episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Building Better Business - Save our food

Save our food

Building Better Business

Martin Ndegwa, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association; Emily Pearce, Co-op & Hans Perk, Okiocredit
“Everyone needs to come onboard, and we fight this giant that is called climate change.”
We risk losing our food supply if we don't take global collective action together with farmers, says Martin from Fairtrade Kenyan coffee cooperative, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association.
This Fairtrade Fortnight special podcast features Martin's first-hand experience of climate change, and the Co-op supermarket's initiatives to combat it. We hear from Oikocredit who explain why food can only be secured if farmers receive stable, high prices and agriculture is invested in.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Martin Ndegwa, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association; Emily Pearce, Co-op & Hans Perk, Okiocredit
“Everyone needs to come onboard, and we fight this giant that is called climate change.”
We risk losing our food supply if we don't take global collective action together with farmers, says Martin from Fairtrade Kenyan coffee cooperative, Mutira Coffee Farmers Association.
This Fairtrade Fortnight special podcast features Martin's first-hand experience of climate change, and the Co-op supermarket's initiatives to combat it. We hear from Oikocredit who explain why food can only be secured if farmers receive stable, high prices and agriculture is invested in.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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03/06/23 • 48 min

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Building Better Business - Action on plastic

Action on plastic

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Helen Bird, Business Lead Head, WRAP; Lucy Reynolds, CSR Communications VP, Boots; Lee Man, Head of Community Fairtrade and Regenerative Sourcing, The Body Shop.
How can we move towards a sustainable use of plastic? Plastic plays a big part in our daily lives, but its detrimental effect on the environment regularly makes the headlines. Our guests share how this is being tackled by business alongside NGOs such as WRAP, and what we can do to help.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Helen Bird, Business Lead Head, WRAP; Lucy Reynolds, CSR Communications VP, Boots; Lee Man, Head of Community Fairtrade and Regenerative Sourcing, The Body Shop.
How can we move towards a sustainable use of plastic? Plastic plays a big part in our daily lives, but its detrimental effect on the environment regularly makes the headlines. Our guests share how this is being tackled by business alongside NGOs such as WRAP, and what we can do to help.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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03/01/23 • 33 min

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Building Better Business - A driver for change: good business governance
Alex Maitland, Oxfam International; James Ghaffari, B Lab & Lebi Hudson, General Manager of RSTGA cooperative in Tanzania + Cafédirect Director
Good business governance means its stakeholders - like staff, the environment and farmers - are considered in company decisions. In this episode we talk about why this leads to real positive change – and how this had led to the criticism of Nespresso becoming a B Corp.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Alex Maitland, Oxfam International; James Ghaffari, B Lab & Lebi Hudson, General Manager of RSTGA cooperative in Tanzania + Cafédirect Director
Good business governance means its stakeholders - like staff, the environment and farmers - are considered in company decisions. In this episode we talk about why this leads to real positive change – and how this had led to the criticism of Nespresso becoming a B Corp.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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02/22/23 • 38 min

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Building Better Business - Who grows our food?

Who grows our food?

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Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director Unilever; Nick Hoskyns, Peanut & sesame farmer & ETICO Director; + Beatrix Richards Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, Solidaridad
Despite small-scale farmers contributing a third of the global food supply, their work is often undervalued and under paid. Our three guests explain the failings of a commodity market which leaves farmers very often living in poverty. They discuss the tactics needed to improve livelihoods on the ground but also the system change required for a fair and equitable trade transformation.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director Unilever; Nick Hoskyns, Peanut & sesame farmer & ETICO Director; + Beatrix Richards Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, Solidaridad
Despite small-scale farmers contributing a third of the global food supply, their work is often undervalued and under paid. Our three guests explain the failings of a commodity market which leaves farmers very often living in poverty. They discuss the tactics needed to improve livelihoods on the ground but also the system change required for a fair and equitable trade transformation.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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02/15/23 • 32 min

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Building Better Business - Let’s fight for our forests

Let’s fight for our forests

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Sarah Wakefield, Head of Food Transformation, WWF-UK & Steven Ripley, Group Responsible Sourcing Manager (Forests), Tesco
Did you know the food we eat is the main driver of deforestation? We hear from WWF and Tesco about why preserving our precious forests is vital to our existence. Find out what’s being done to preserve them, and how we can all help.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Sarah Wakefield, Head of Food Transformation, WWF-UK & Steven Ripley, Group Responsible Sourcing Manager (Forests), Tesco
Did you know the food we eat is the main driver of deforestation? We hear from WWF and Tesco about why preserving our precious forests is vital to our existence. Find out what’s being done to preserve them, and how we can all help.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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02/08/23 • 40 min

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Building Better Business - What’s farming got to do with climate change?
Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford Organic & Sam Fulton, Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Nomad Foods (Birds Eye)
“Our food system accounts for 50% plus of biodiversity loss and 25% of climate change.”
Guy and Sam unpick how our food system urgently needs to change. Hear how big agriculture has produced cheap food on mass but now 'threatens life on earth'. Learn what companies are doing to protect our future, but importantly, what more can be done.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford Organic & Sam Fulton, Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Nomad Foods (Birds Eye)
“Our food system accounts for 50% plus of biodiversity loss and 25% of climate change.”
Guy and Sam unpick how our food system urgently needs to change. Hear how big agriculture has produced cheap food on mass but now 'threatens life on earth'. Learn what companies are doing to protect our future, but importantly, what more can be done.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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02/01/23 • 49 min

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Building Better Business - The race to reduce food’s carbon footprint
Mike Barry, Director of Mike Barry Eco Ltd (former Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer)
Mike Berners-Lee, author of ‘There is No Planet B’, ‘How Bad Are Bananas?’ and ‘The carbon footprint of everything’, professor and consultant.
“The food industry is a huge part of the climate problem.” With predictions of dangerous global temperatures and failing government policies, two leading experts discuss how food businesses are tackling carbon emissions. They debate where obstacles lie, who should provide support, and how.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Mike Barry, Director of Mike Barry Eco Ltd (former Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer)
Mike Berners-Lee, author of ‘There is No Planet B’, ‘How Bad Are Bananas?’ and ‘The carbon footprint of everything’, professor and consultant.
“The food industry is a huge part of the climate problem.” With predictions of dangerous global temperatures and failing government policies, two leading experts discuss how food businesses are tackling carbon emissions. They debate where obstacles lie, who should provide support, and how.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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01/25/23 • 41 min

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Building Better Business - Why coffee is at risk of extinction

Why coffee is at risk of extinction

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Guests: Jane Aldrige Managing Director of Coffee Nestlé UK&I + Erinch Sahan, Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)
Jane and Erinch discuss their different approaches to tackling the issues facing the coffee industry. Jane provides an overview of the Nescafé Plan 2030 while Erinch argues that more significant change is needed to address the poverty that coffee farmers experience despite growing company profits and shareholder dividends.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Guests: Jane Aldrige Managing Director of Coffee Nestlé UK&I + Erinch Sahan, Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)
Jane and Erinch discuss their different approaches to tackling the issues facing the coffee industry. Jane provides an overview of the Nescafé Plan 2030 while Erinch argues that more significant change is needed to address the poverty that coffee farmers experience despite growing company profits and shareholder dividends.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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01/18/23 • 35 min

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Building Better Business - Building Better Business - Season 2 Trailer
We all want a healthier planet and fairer future to look forward to. Building Better Business explores how business has a huge impact - and how, as informed customers, we can become part of a positive movement for change through our consumer choice.
The podcast features straight talking conversations with global thought leaders and professionals, asking: ‘What are businesses doing to protect our future and what more can be done?’
Hosted by John Steel, CEO of popular British ethical pioneer coffee brand Cafédirect.
We all want a healthier planet and fairer future to look forward to. Building Better Business explores how business has a huge impact - and how, as informed customers, we can become part of a positive movement for change through our consumer choice.
The podcast features straight talking conversations with global thought leaders and professionals, asking: ‘What are businesses doing to protect our future and what more can be done?’
Hosted by John Steel, CEO of popular British ethical pioneer coffee brand Cafédirect.
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01/16/23 • 0 min

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Building Better Business - The role of government and law for better business
Sahil Kher, Good Law Project; Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party; Becky Annison, Chancery Lane Project; Mhairi Littlewood, Better Business Act
Our panel of expert guests reveal the how the Government and the law can tackle the climate crisis with business. Sahil gives his insights on why Good Law Project won a landmark victory against the Government’s unlawfully inadequate Net Zero strategy. Becky and Mhairi explain how changes to business law and contracts would provide a level playing field for companies to operate in a greener way. Zack explains the fundamental role Government needs to play in society to facilitate our climate goals.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
Sahil Kher, Good Law Project; Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party; Becky Annison, Chancery Lane Project; Mhairi Littlewood, Better Business Act
Our panel of expert guests reveal the how the Government and the law can tackle the climate crisis with business. Sahil gives his insights on why Good Law Project won a landmark victory against the Government’s unlawfully inadequate Net Zero strategy. Becky and Mhairi explain how changes to business law and contracts would provide a level playing field for companies to operate in a greener way. Zack explains the fundamental role Government needs to play in society to facilitate our climate goals.
For more information head to: www.cafedirect.co.uk/podcast
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03/15/23 • 45 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Building Better Business have?

Building Better Business currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Building Better Business cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Building Better Business?

The episode title 'Save our food' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Building Better Business?

The average episode length on Building Better Business is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Building Better Business released?

Episodes of Building Better Business are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Building Better Business?

The first episode of Building Better Business was released on Jul 5, 2021.

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