Businesses are under immense pressure to not only ensure the continuity of their operations but also to demonstrate ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and long-term risk management. As supply chains stretch across borders and involve countless stakeholders, building resilient supply chains isn’t just about managing logistics—it’s about securing the future of both business and the communities they rely on.

In this episode, Kara Fulcher of Michelin and Tilmann Silber of Barry Callebaut Group share insights into how the rubber and cocoa industries are future-proofing their supply chains. From getting ahead of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging digital tools, they reveal how long-term vision, data-driven approaches and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping value chains for impact and resilience.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Discover how global sustainability leaders are proactively addressing new regulations like the EUDR to stay ahead of compliance pressures.
• Explore strategies for embedding resilience into supply chains through smallholder farmer empowerment, ecosystem protection, and long-term supply security.
• Uncover the critical role of cutting-edge digital tools in revolutionizing supply chain management, ensuring traceability, and guiding ethical sourcing decisions.
• Learn why community engagement and long-term planning is key to scaling climate action and driving meaningful decarbonization across global value chains.

Host:

• David Metcalfe, CEO, Verdantix

Guests:

• Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability Strategy, North America - Michelin
• Tilmann Silber, Head of Net Zero - Barry Callebaut Group

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Buildings contribute 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, making the built environment one of the most critical frontiers in the fight against climate change. But as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions grow more unpredictable, the urgency to decarbonize buildings has never been higher - not just to meet climate goals, but to safeguard operational continuity and long-term business resilience.

In this episode, Verdantix Research Director Claire Stephens and Senior Manager, Dayann Charles, unpack the critical intersection of building decarbonization and resilience, drawing on insights from the Verdantix Building Decarbonization Barometer report - a global study of 300 senior real estate, energy and sustainability executives globally, examining the rollout of decarbonization measures across their building portfolios - they explore why offices, retail spaces, and hospitals offer both a significant emissions challenge and a high-impact opportunity. We examine how strategic decarbonization can reduce risk exposure, enhance energy security, and what it truly takes to stay ahead in an era of tightening regulations and rising stakeholder expectations.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Gain insights into the complexities of building decarbonization, and the impact of evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations on your sustainability strategy.
• Discover a robust five-part framework addressing operational tactics, energy supply chain electrification, and prioritizing high-impact areas for action.
• Understand investment trends and the risks of inaction, and why failing to decarbonize is becoming a financial and reputational liability.
• Identify practical decarbonization steps to achieve your sustainability goals, leveraging "low-hanging fruit" for quick wins.

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Host:

• Ryan Skinner, Research Director, Net Zero & Energy Transition – Verdantix

Guests:

• Dayann Charles, Senior Manager – Verdantix
• Claire Stephens, Research Director, Real Estate & Built Environment – Verdantix

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As the geopolitical landscape continues to reshape corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy, businesses must navigate increasing fragmentation, evolving regulatory demands, and changing stakeholder expectations. Strategic foresight and adaptable planning have become essential for executives guiding their organizations through this complex period of transition.

In this episode, Laurent Lhopitallier of Sanofi and Richard Gardiner of World Benchmarking Alliance explore the intricate and fast-evolving world of ESG reporting and strategy. We shed light on how companies can effectively adapt to new sustainability standards, align with established global frameworks, and leverage double materiality to enhance risk management and drive long-term value creation.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Gain clarity on the current state and future trajectory of ESG reporting, including the growing role of governance and data integrity.
• Understand the challenges posed by shifting regulations, such as the Omnibus Act, CSRD and CSDD, and how companies can plan strategically amidst uncertainty.
• Explore how ESG ratings are shaping investment strategies, the complexity of data quality and the need for methodology standardization.
• Learn how companies can leverage sustainability reporting frameworks to enhance sustainability efforts and stakeholder trust.
• Discover how assessing both financial materiality and impact materiality can transform risk management, inform strategic decisions, and support sustainable growth.

Host:

• David Metcalfe, CEO, Verdantix

Guests:

• Richard Gardiner, Strategic Public Policy Lead, World Benchmarking Alliance
• Laurent Lhopitallier, Head of ESG Performance, Sanofi

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