Best Fair Contribution Podcasts (2025)

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internet lab hot item | Amanda Third (Western Sydney University) - Australian Under-16 Social Media Ban 31:41

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🔍 In this 'Hot Item' episode, Amanda Third discusses the proposed ban on social media for under-16s and why a well-intentioned, “world-first” measure could backfire. Framed as a response to youth mental health concerns, the legislation may weaken online safety, deepen inequalities, and encourage circumvention. The discussion highlights why smarter,…

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Episode 75 - VSME – sustainability reporting for small businesses - With Lex de Bruijn 23:06

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Send us a text Lex de Bruijn from the Netherlands explains how VSME, the EU standard for sustainability reporting for small businesses can support compliance with CSRDBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 74 - Reflecting on ISO 20400 with Lex de Bruijn - Part 1 of 2 18:29

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Send us a text Lex de Bruijn represented the Netherlands on the original ISO 20400 committee. He reflects on the impact in the EU and across the worldBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 73 - Sustainable procurement challenges in Australia 30:30

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Send us a text Alastair Coulstock discusses the challenges of delivering sustainable supply chains in AustraliaBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 72 - Sustainability standards in Australia 29:50

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Send us a text Alastair Coulstock discusses standards for sustainable buildings and infrastructure in AustraliaBy ISO20400.org

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Shaun McCarthy OBE accepts individual contribution award 6:13

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Send us a text Shaun McCarthy Co-founded the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School in 2012 and chaired its advisory board until 2024. Here is his acceptance speech for an award for his individual achievement.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 71 - Growing a global sustainability certification scheme with David Baggs 34:37

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Send us a text Following our previous conversation with David Baggs, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of developing a global scheme, particularly in the developing world.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 70 - Sustainable procurement in India’s private sector with Swapnil Dubey 26:29

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Send us a text Swapnil Dubey shares his significant experience in sustainable procurement within India’s private sectorBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 69 - How sustainable is India’s procurement? 57:22

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Send us a text An expert panel discuss the achievements and challenges of sustainable procurement in India. Many thanks to our Guests: Sanjay Kumar, CEO, NEXGEN Procurement Solutions Dr Shailly Kedia, Director, The Energy and Resources Institute Kaustubh Phadke - Head (GCCA India) Video version here: https://youtu.be/2z883CdQoiY…

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From generative to extractive and agentic AI: How RELX chief technology officers are applying AI to solve real-world customer challenges 39:52

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In this final episode of season four, YS Chi sits down with the chief technology officers at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Elsevier and LexisNexis Legal & Professional to explore the topic of technology at RELX. RELX is not a tech company, but a big user of technology. Around 12,000 technologists, over half of whom are software engineers, work at RELX…

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A look inside the RELX business culture: learn what drives performance for leaders, managers and employees alike 38:19

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In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Rose Thomson, RELX chief human resources officer, to explore the RELX business culture. They unpack the elements underpinning the culture that unites our teams, making customer centricity, continuous improvement and innovation possible. This is a fascinating discussion at the intersection of purpose, strategy and…

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Episode 68 - The challenges of carbon reporting - Part 2 of 2 - With Graeme and Laurence 25:38

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Send us a text The Directors of Litmus Sustainability explore sustainable procurement topics with Shaun McCarthy OBE, including their concerns around “quick fixes” to establish a Scope 3 carbon footprint.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 67 - Helping businesses to become “The partner of choice” in sustainability - Part 1 of 2 21:46

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Send us a text Meet Graeme and Laurence, co-founders of Litmus Sustainability in the UK. They provide insights into ways in which businesses are challenged to meet customers sustainability requirements and how customers behaviour can help or hinder these objectives. They also discuss the role of AI and how it helps or hinders Net Zero ambitions.…

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A truly unique contribution: We shake things up and put the questions to YS Chi 34:41

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In this episode, we turn the tables on our usual host YS Chi, who becomes our guest for the week. Join us as Márcia Balisciano, RELX Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, poses the questions to reveal fascinating insights from 20 years of curiosity, learning and working with great people at RELX. YS Chi, RELX Dir…

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Episode 66 - Star Scott talks about the challenges of social certification and the new administration in the USA 23:49

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Send us a text We were delighted to revisit Star Scott from the University of Atlanta to discuss the challenges faced in social certification for laboratory equipment and her experience under the new federal administration in the USA. You may wish to catch up with our previous conversations with Star in Episode 36 and Episode 37…

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Episode 65 - Mel’s world of sustainable procurement - Part 2 of 2 -Mel D'Silva 17:19

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Send us a text Sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva reflects on her experience from implementing ISO 20400 and how the standard is being applied around the world. Her advice is to implement where you can rather than following the standard from end to end.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 64 - Sustainable procurement is good procurement - Part 1 of 2 - Mel D'Silva 22:40

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Send us a text An experienced procurement professional and international sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva talks about her experience. In Part 1 of 2 episodes, she provides practical examples of sustainable procurement implementation and insights into the way sustainability and procurement teams work together (or not).…

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Episode 63 - Sanjay Kumar – the man who wrote a book about sustainable procurement 23:46

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Send us a text There are few people in the world who have authored a book on sustainable procurement. Sanjay Kumar talks about his reaction to his book’s popularity and his experience in moving from a public sector role in India to setting up an independent consultancy business.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 62 - The role of standards in delivering a sustainable procurement strategy - Paul McNelis 32:27

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Send us a text Paul McNelis talks about his long career working with standards in supply chains and sets out his thinking about the role of standards in the future of sustainable procurement.By ISO20400.org

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Research integrity, AI, open access - how Elsevier is navigating the hot topics of scientific publishing 25:37

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In this episode, YS Chi interviews Laura Hassink, Managing Director of Elsevier journals. Elsevier publishes 17 percent of the world's research output across its 3,000 journals. This gives it a unique vantage point on some of the biggest issues currently discussed in the research and scientific communities: research integrity, trust in science, AI,…

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Data, trust and rising premiums: Insights from LexisNexis Risk Solutions 32:08

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In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Bill Madison, CEO of our insurance business at LexisNexis Risk Solutions to explore the dynamics within the insurance industry and why premiums keep rising across the board. To understand the challenges consumers and insurance carriers are facing today, Bill takes us back to 2020, right at the beginning of the pa…

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Unmasking digital fraud: How AI and biometrics are changing the game. Insights from LexisNexis Risk Solutions 29:47

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In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Kimberly Sutherland, vice president of fraud and identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Banks and businesses need to constantly adapt to our need for fast and secure online transactions, while having to detect and stop online fraud. This is a complex task since scammers are increasingly sophisticated and operate …

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Your Podcast experience – what to expect - With Shaun McCarthy OBE & David Smith 7:46

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Send us a text Shaun McCarthy and David Smith talk about the Podcast series “Sense and Sustainability” and describe the process for getting involved to tell your story. We would love to hear your experiences and stories! Want to contact us, please contact David Smith (Podcast Programme Manager) at [email protected] to discuss an appearance.…

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Share your story in our Podcast series! 2:23

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Send us a text We would love to hear your experiences and stories! Want to contact us, please contact David Smith (Podcast Programme Manager) at [email protected] to discuss an appearance.By ISO20400.org

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Customer-centric technology in the events industry: a discussion with RX leaders 39:52

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In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Brian Brittain, Chief Operations Officer, and Gaby Appleton, Chief Product Officer at RX, the global events business. The events industry is all about connecting buyers and sellers and bringing people together to enable them to grow their business. Far from being a threat to in-person events, as many feared, the …

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AI diplomacy: the difficult balancing act between innovation and regulation 25:04

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YS Chi speaks with Philippa Scarlett, RELX global head of government affairs. As a child of diplomats, Pippa has a unique background which gives her cross-cultural competency in a role that requires global thinking. She shares her insights on how different governments think about AI and the opportunities and challenges they face when leveraging AI …

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Generative AI and the law: how customers are adopting this new technology and creating value. Insights from LexisNexis 34:04

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In this first episode of Season Four, YS Chi speaks with Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis North American, UK & Ireland. In June 2023, YS interviewed Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a few months after introducing generative AI at scale to the legal profession. Fast forward to 2025 and thousands of small and large legal firms a…

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Episode 61 - Don Weatherbee - From gas to gold – a case study in circular economy 27:44

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Send us a text Truly circular economy initiatives are tough to achieve. Challenges around technology, logistics and markets must be addressed but more importantly, a truly integrated business model involving several partners is often needed. Don Weatherbee from Canada explains how a fully integrated model has been developed to extract precious meta…

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Episode 60 - John Morrison - John Morrison, author of “Just Transition” Part 2 of 2 27:02

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Send us a text In Part 2 of 2 episodes, John Morrison shares his world view on the opportunities and barriers to Just Transition to a low carbon economyBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 59 - John Morrison - author of “Just Transition" - Part 1 of 2 23:13

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Send us a text In Part 1 of 2 episodes, John Morrison talks about his early career and his influential role with the Institute for Human Rights and BusinessBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 58 - Simon Henzell Thomas talks about his role at IKEA and his perspective on COP 29 30:25

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Send us a text Simon and Shaun first met in 2004 when Simon was at Business in the Community. Since then Simon has had a stellar international career with Body Shop and IKEA. He talks about his experience and his first hand perspective as a delegate at COP 29 and other global events.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 57 - Bob Willard talks about emerging best practice in sustainable procurement. Part 2 of 2 33:23

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Send us a text Bob Willard from Canada in conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE about the development of sustainable procurement practice in North America, starting with Wal Mart demanding better sustainable practices from their suppliers in the 1980s. Video version of this podcast is linked here: https://youtu.be/AVenGzwcKWY…

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Episode 56 - Bob Willard talks about developing a pioneering sustainable approach n the tech sector. Part 1 of 2 32:40

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Send us a text Bob Willard from Canada talks about his long career with IBM and how a more sustainable approach to business emerged in this sector. Video version of this podcast is linked here: https://youtu.be/-BMQHbTPBpcBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 55 - Robert Stephenson FRSA – Climate Action Now 31:57

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Send us a text Following a long and successful career in the music industry, Robert Stephenson now divides his time between Ireland and Africa through his organisation Climate Action Now. Hear how he engages young people in the topic through the mediums of art, music and sport. If you wish to listen to the go environment video Robert mentions 19min…

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Episode 54 - Tarun Batchu, a young inventor form USA talks about the innovative sustainable technology of the future 18:13

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Send us a text Imagine a world where you take your waste to a point in your neighbourhood or in your home and put it into a machine that turns it into gas. Meet Tarun Batchu, a young American technology specialist working on amazing sustainable innovations including small scale carbon capture and storage technology and domestic scale waste pyrolysi…

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Episode 53 - Sustainable design at the heart of sustainable procurement - Dannie Yung 35:42

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Send us a text Dannie Yung describes her early experience as a female engineer in a male dominated profession in Hong Kong and goes on to share her thoughts about the critical relationship between design and procurement in delivering sustainable supply chains.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 52 - Ali Horriyat – The future of Compassiviste - Part 3 of 3 23:24

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Send us a text Understand how Ali plans to deliver a convention like no other to create a movement of people to take practical measures towards a sustainable future.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 51 - Ali Horriyat – Influencing millions of people towards a sustainable future - Part 2 of 3 23:29

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Send us a text Find about Campassiviste, Ali’s vision to engage millions of people by bringing people together in person, using the arts and entertainment as a catalyst.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 50 - Meet Ali Horriyat – the man who gave away $100M - Part 1 of 3 36:14

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Send us a text Listen to Ali’s heartfelt story about his journey from riches to rags as he started to understand the impact of his “success” in the financial services sector.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 49 - Vaishali Baid - The “S” of ESG 35:42

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Send us a text Vaishali Baid of Action Sustainability reflects on her international experience in supply chain management and on the chellenges to incorporate social value into supply chains.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 48 - An expert perspective on Circular Economy - Julia Freer Goldstein 35:59

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Send us a text Julia Freer Goldstein is an academic and consultant in Circular Economy, she has written several books and academic papers on the subject in addition to real world experience as a consultant. In this podcast she reflects on the issues and challenges we face today and in the future.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 47 - Modern Slavery and due diligence with EJ - Part 2 of 2 16:21

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Send us a text Emma Jane Allen (known to everybody as EJ) shares her experience in working in depth to understand the real sustainability risks in supply chainsBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 46 - Emma Jane Allen (EJ) from Action Sustainability - Part 1 of 2 33:50

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Send us a text EJ has been with Action Sustainability since we started in 2006 but she had an interesting career before she joined us and an inspirational career path with usBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 45 - 30 years in sustainable supply chains and counting - Ian Heptonstall 33:11

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Send us a text Co-Directors of Action Sustainability, Ian Heptonstall and Shaun McCarthy share perspectives on their 30 year journey in sustainable procurement. For more information about Ian and Action Sustainability visit https://www.actionsustainability.com/team/ian-heptonstall/By ISO20400.org

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Episode 44 - Understanding Scope 3 in a leading university operation – Part 2 of 2 17:20

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Send us a text Understand how Imperial College London is using a sustainable procurement strategy to enable collection of more accurate Scope 3 data.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 43 - Sustainable Procurement Higher education sector – Part 1 of 2 26:57

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Send us a text Hear how Imperial College London has used ISO 20400 to develop their sustainable procurement strategyBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 42 - Laura Dombi on audit in context Part 2 of 2 18:30

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Send us a text Shaun McCarthy discusses the role of audit in the context of wider sustainable procurement with Laura Dombi of DNV.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 41- Laura Dombi and the value of audits Part 1 of 2 22:14

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Send us a text Shaun McCarthy discusses the value of audits to support sustainable procurement with Laura Dombi from DNV.By ISO20400.org

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Episode 40 - Workforce diversity and the supply chain - with Cathryn Greville Part 2 of 2 30:34

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Send us a text Cathryn Greville from the UK talks about the role of supply chains in improving workforce diversityBy ISO20400.org

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Episode 39 - The value of a diverse workforce with Cathryn Greville Part 1 of 2 24:25

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Send us a text Cathryn Greville from the UK talks about the value of a diverse workforce to employers and wider society. visit our website: https://www.iso20400.org/By ISO20400.org