Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaAna Gutirrez Loscos – Senior Consultant, ESG and Reporting, SpainDebbie Hitchen – Director, Circularity and Value Chain Transformation, UK Related Topics In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson connects with Anthesis experts Debbie Hitchen and Ana Gutierrez Loscos during the first week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Together, they unpack key themes shaping this year’s conference, focusing on climate finance and circularity. Our experts share what they’re watching, what progress is emerging, and what’s still needed to shift from ambition to implementation. Inside this episode

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaFlore Fouret – Director, Climate and NatureAlexandra Godre – Principal Consultant, Climate & Nature Alison Dimond – Director, ESG & Reporting Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, host Chris Peterson sits down with Anthesis experts Flore Fouret, Alexandra Godre, and Alison Dimond to break down California’s new climate disclosure laws, SB-253 and SB-261, especially as the SB-261 disclosure deadline rapidly approaches. Together, they explore key timelines, how to navigate uncertainty before final rules are issued, and how organizations can use this moment to advance climate risk management and resilience. Inside...

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North AmericaJustin Imiola – Director, Climate & Nature Barret Lawson– Director, Transaction & Sustainable FinanceAlison Gilbert – Associate Director, Water Stewardship Lead Related Topics In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Justin Imiola, Barret Lawson, and Alison Gilbert to discuss the themes and key takeaways from Climate Week 2025 (21-28 September), including reflections on Anthesis’ two-day activation which had 11 dynamic sessions across climate, nature, and equity. Inside this episode

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North America, AnthesisOlly Lawder – Senior Strategy Director, Revolt (Part of Anthesis) Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Olly Lawder, Senior Strategy Director at Revolt (part of Anthesis), to unpack insights from the new Cost of Silence report. Together, they explore the risks and rewards of communicating sustainability in today’s complex environment, and why building a strong business case for authentic storytelling has never been more important. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host...

Speakers Chris Peterson – Director, North America, AnthesisBen Wielgus – Head of Sustainability, InformaBen Hayman – Executive Director, Leadership and Change, Anthesis Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by sustainability leaders Ben Wielgus, Head of Sustainability at Informa, and Ben Hayman, Executive Director at Anthesis, to explore how organisations can lead with confidence through uncertainty, balancing compliance with pioneering action to drive meaningful change. Together they discuss the challenges facing sustainability professionals today, from regulatory pressure and reporting fatigue to maintaining energy and purpose in the face of resistance. The...

In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host, Chris Peterson, is joined by Anthesis experts Bianca Nijhof and Christopher Hakes to explore the intersection of climate and nature in corporate sustainability strategies.

Our speakers explore the business and environmental impacts of food waste. They discuss where food waste occurs, why it matters, and how companies can turn waste into opportunity through data, collaboration, and innovation.

Our speakers discuss the state of human rights in Latin America, the evolving role of businesses, and the importance of effective due diligence and remedy processes

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis Associate Directors Brett Trainor and Sandrine Le Biavant to discuss the EU’s recently published Omnibus regulation, which has significant implications for CSRD, the EU taxonomy, and CSDDD.

Speakers Amrit Kaur Bassi –  Senior Business Consultant, UKEmily Bartlett – Sustainable Innovation & Capital Solutions Manager, UKEulalia Miralles Sabadell – Head of Sustainability, Internal Communication and Corporate Culture, SpainAnnabelle Stamm –  North America Regional LeadChris Peterson – Director, North America As we celebrate International Women’s Day tomorrow, March 8th, this special episode highlights the critical role women play in shaping the future of sustainability. Our host, Chris Peterson, is joined by Anthesis colleagues Amrit Kaur Bassi, Emily Bartlett, Eulalia Miralles Sabadell, and Annabelle Stamm, who share their personal experiences, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the inspirations that drive them forward in...

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our guest host Kirsten Doddy is joined by Freya Williams and Honor Cowen to discuss the themes, emerging topics, and actions from GreenBiz25 which took place 10-12 February Pheonix, AZ.

Speakers Annabelle Stamm – North America Regional LeadChris Peterson – Director, North America Mentioned Links Sustainability continues to evolve at a rapid pace – regulatory changes, market expectations, and global treaties will make 2025 a pivotal year for organisations across industries. In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis North America Regional Lead, Annabelle Stamm to discuss some of the sustainability trends to watch in 2025, including recent regulatory shifts, greenwashing, the intersection of climate, nature, and social impact, and more. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get...

Speakers Chris Peterson – DirectorBianca Nijhof – Global Lead for Nature GrowthBetsy Hickman – Nature Lead for the Americas Related Topics Mentioned Resources In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis colleagues Bianca Nijhof, Global Lead for Nature Growth, and Betsy Hickman, Nature Lead for the Americas, who recently attended COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Together, Betsy and Bianca highlight key experiences, takeaways, and implications from this year’s event. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host Chris Peterson at: Chris.Peterson@anthesisgroup.com

Speakers Chris Peterson – DirectorPeter Slorach – Principal ConsultantAnna Brockhaus – Associate Director Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Anthesis Principal Consultant Peter Slorach and Associate Director Anna Brockhouse to explore life cycle assessments (LCAs). The conversation delves into the basics of LCA, its importance in evaluating environmental impacts across product life cycles, and how digital tools such as Anthesis PortfolioPro are revolutionising LCA scalability and accuracy, especially for Scope 3 emissions. Inside this episode If you have any feedback on the podcast, get in touch with our host...

Speakers Debbie Hitchen – EMEA Lead for Sustainable Products, Packaging & CircularityAfsaneh Nabifar – Head of Global Advocacy and Sustainability for Biopolymers, BASFMaria Holopainen – Business Lead on Circular Economy, Stora Enso Related Topics In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by guests Afsaneh Nabifar of BASF and Maria Holopainen of Stora Enso to explore the circular economy in the packaging sector with a focus on the innovative “Compostable by Design Platform.” The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in making compostable packaging a viable solution across Europe, emphasising the need for cross-value...

In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Chief Digital Officer Dr Richard Peagam, Director and Service Line lead, Marc Peters and Technical Director Chris Shaw to discuss current trends and challenges in the regulatory space, and how digital solutions are playing a key role in meeting mandatory reporting requirements.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Nita P. Woods is joined by Associate Director Karine Kicak, Senior Consultant Natalie Hojell, and Principal Consultant Jackie Flemming, to discuss the emerging topics and key takeaways from Circularity24

Celebrating International Womens Day on Friday 8th March, this Activating Sustainability episode hosted by Nita P. Woods interviews four female Anthesians from across the globe about their sustainability career journeys, and female role models they look up to.

In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Hope Bristow, Principal Consultant and Forest Positive Lead, and Jason Pearson, Executive Director of Global Advisory Business, to discuss the themes, emerging topics, and actions from GreenBiz24 which took place February 12-14th in Pheonix Arizona, USA.

Home Activating Sustainability | Ep 42: CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation) In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Chris Peterson is joined by Victoria Evans, Director, and Kim van Boden, Principal Consultant, to discuss the recent California climate bills that Governor Newsom signed into law on October 7th.  Victoria Evans Director Kim van Boden Principal Consultant Chris Peterson Director Inside this podcast CBAM’s objectives and origins, Which organisations are affected and the impact on global markets, Important dates and implementation timelines, and Why it is important to get ahead on CBAM now. Activating Sustainability Activating Sustainability | Ep 42: CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation) Play Episode