In the wake of the world burning, big companies rowing back on their ESG goals – and just a few days from Trump’s inauguration – Ollie and Tom do their best to kick off the year positively.
Ollie sits down with the formidable Florian Vollmer, VP, Head of Procurement Sustainability and Risk Management at Bayer. He shares how the business, a specialist in life sciences, healthcare and agriculture, is transforming procurement into a powerful tool for decarbonisation. From embedding carbon costs into decisions to leveraging technology for transparency, Florian breaks down Bayer’s approach to sustainable procurement – and why collaboration is key to achieving meaningful impact.
Meanwhile, Tom’s in conversation with Chris Winchurch, co-founder and CEO of Minimum. His firm is aiming to revolutionise carbon data management for businesses, turning messy data into actionable insights. Chris shares his journey from a consumer-facing carbon app to building a company that works with global giants like UK Power Networks and Volkswagen to tackle Scope 3 challenges head-on.
As ever, there’s plenty to learn during this episode, including:
How procurement teams can drive sustainability across supply chains.
Why accurate, frequent, and actionable carbon data is essential for Scope 3 success.
Real-world examples of collaboration, innovation, and impact.
If you’re grappling with Scope 3 emissions or just looking for inspiration to take your sustainability goals to the next level, this episode is packed with practical insights and bold ideas.
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