Join Sarah as she chats with Johnny Meehan, a Blanchardstown native with a fascinating journey from corporate supply chains to championing sustainability. With a background spanning law, business, and the food industry, Johnny brings a unique perspective on how personal choices and community-driven action can create global impact.
What You’ll Discover:
From Factory Floors to Farms: Johnny’s career evolution—from Intel to Cadbury’s and Tony’s Chocolonely—revealed the hidden stories behind food supply chains, sparking his passion for sustainability.
The Power of Local and Global Action: How diversifying Irish farming, fixing food systems, and engaging communities can lead to healthier lives and a greener planet.
Corporate Accountability and Climate Change: Johnny unpacks the sobering truth about corporate pollution and the role of transparency in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings.
Johnny’s insights highlight how businesses can deliver profit while protecting the planet, the importance of fostering local integration, and the need to mentor younger generations for sustainable change.
Johnny’s Top 3 Climate Action Tips:
Seek Inspiration: Learn from environmental icons like Mary Robinson and David Attenborough.
Engage Your Community: Collaborate with younger generations and neighbours to foster change.
Track Small Wins: Adopt the 1% better rule—small, consistent steps add up to significant impact.
Dive into Johnny’s story to find inspiration for your own sustainable journey.
Connect with Johnny Meehan on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnymeehan/