Conversations at the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute: A podcast series with Don Bain, Michael Gillenwater, and their guests. Listen in as they discuss the latest news, policy, and note-worthy events impacting carbon management. Topics touch on sustainability, carbon footprinting, life cycle assessment, and green business. These are the informal but important conversations we’re having inside the Institute.
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Welcome to the ISO Show podcast, dispelling myths and sharing tips for success to improve your business with ISO Standards. Join us to hear interviews with successful business leaders as they share their ISO journey with you. Get top tips via audio master classes “ISO Steps to Success” on the most popular ISO Standards
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What is sustainability? How does sustainability relate to my business, products, and operations? How can I reduce my company's carbon footprint? How can I optimize my company's sustainability strategy? How can I turn sustainability into profitability? Welcome to Tad Talks Sustainability where our host and sustainability expert, Tad Radzinski, sits down with his daughter to answer these questions and more! During our episodes, Tad clearly explains everything you need to know about sustainabil ...
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This is the podcast version of the Signpost Series webinars which is a series of weekly sustainable agriculture webinars aimed at the Irish agriculture industry, ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’. For more from the programme visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Drainage in Mineral Soils
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58:44Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Drainage in Mineral Soils. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolin. To register for future webinars visit: https:…
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GHG Emissions on Signpost Farms and Actions Taken to Reduce Them
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1:00:28Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss GHG Emissions on Signpost Farms and Actions Taken to Reduce Them. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mark Plunkett. To register for future web…
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#223 What Are The Benefits Of Outsourced ISO Support?
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20:49ISO certification is more than just earning a certificate, and it requires continuous maintenance to both retain certification and drive effective improvements. Over the course of your 3-year certification cycle, you will need to ensure your Management System is regularly updated and reviewed so that it remains relevant to the way you’re currently …
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Farmer Practicalities of Growing Catch Crops
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58:18John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farmer Practicalities of Growing Catch Crops. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers. To register for future webinars visit: https:…
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Dr. Bridget Lynch, Teagasc Research Officer, and Dr. Richie Hackett, Crops Research Officer at Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the vital role of catch crops. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan. To register f…
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#222 What Are The Benefits Of An Integrated Management System?
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22:15ISO Standards are often a must have due to stakeholder requirements, whether that’s from your customers, investors or regulators. The need for multiple ISO certifications is also becoming more common, which can become a tricky task to juggle if you’re managing these as separate systems. The solution? An Integrated Management System. In this episode…
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Sustainability Update from Moorepark
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1:00:22Professor Laurence Shalloo, Head of AGRIP, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give a Sustainability Update from Moorepark. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Maebh O'Hagan. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagas…
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#221 Processes As A Tool For Simplicity And Structured Improvement
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27:07The process approach is recommended by all Management System Standards, and effective implementation is key to drive continual improvement. Processes outline the basic steps needed to complete a task or achieve a certain outcome, and serve to keep things running smoothly and consistently. For those new to ISO Standards, it can be quite daunting to …
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Carbon footprinting Irish tillage products
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58:26Dr. Donal O'Brien, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Carbon Foot-printing Irish Tillage Products. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.…
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#220 EcoVadis – Platform Your Passport To Winning Sustainable Contracts
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19:34We’re past the point of simply saying you’re committed to sustainability, it’s time for tangible and verified action. This is what many are calling for in response to the recent rise in Greenwashing and subsequent erosion of trust from consumers and other stakeholders regarding any green claims. As a result, a number of voluntary disclosure schemes…
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Remote Sensing of Biodiversity on Irish Farmlands
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58:16Dr. Cian White, Trinity College Dublin, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Remote Sensing of Biodiversity on Irish Farmlands. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www…
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Dr. Stuart Greene, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farm Carbon Stocks - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers. To register for future webinars visit: ht…
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#219 How To Unlock CDP A Rating – GHG Verification For Top Carbon Disclosure Ratings
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29:02In recent years there has been a growing need for transparency within sustainable action taken by businesses. This is due to the rampant increase in greenwashing, which only serves to diminish the focus on genuine efforts, in addition to creating a culture of mistrust within stakeholders and consumers. To combat this, certain organisations have tak…
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Dr Niamh McLoughlin, Executive Director, UCD One Health Centre, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into the UCD One Health Centre. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mark Plunkett. To register for future webinars visit: …
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Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints
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59:15Dr. James Humphreys, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/…
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#218 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Derek Hall
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41:36The world of ISO is often stumbled into as a result of being tasked with either Implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. It is rarely a desired career path, and yet there are thousands of ISO professionals from all corners of the globe. We’re continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how…
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Dr Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Research Officer in Farmland Biodiversity, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland: What does good look like?’ A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To registe…
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#217 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Alison Henshaw
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30:33ISO consultancy isn’t a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don’t know it exists until you’re tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We’re continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the c…
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Dr Meritxell Grau Butinyac, Teagasc & FarmBioNet Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into FarmBioNet - a Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ca…
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Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare
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1:02:35Dr. Lindsay Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK, and Teagasc’s Forestry Research Officer, Ian Short, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas…
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#216 What is Environmental Emergency Preparedness?
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20:56Emergency preparedness is a term you’re likely familiar with regarding Health & Safety, but its application is also a key part of the Best Practice Environmental Management Standard, ISO 14001. ISO 14001 aims to help organisations reduce their overall impact on the environment, and this includes mitigating and responding to any incidents that may a…
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Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands
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58:27Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers. To register for future webinars visit: https://…
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#215 The Latest Trends On the Buy Side of the Voluntary Carbon Market
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22:34Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel There has been a global shift towards the sustainability effort in recent years, highlighted by various regulations and schemes aimed at businesses to help encourage a more sustainable way of operating. This has led to more focus on the voluntary use of carbon markets, in which companies help to fund d…
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#214 An Introduction to the voluntary carbon market
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30:02Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel No business can operate with zero emissions, there’s only so much you can reduce before you need to look at offsetting the remainder to truly achieve Net Zero. Carbon offsetting comes in many forms, but the ones people will be most familiar with include purchasing carbon credits for nature restoration …
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Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action
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59:12Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolan. To register for future webinars vis…
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#213 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Sarah Ball
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32:59ISO consultancy isn’t a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don’t know it exists until you’re tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We’re continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the c…
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The Business Case for Sustainability: How to Optimize Your Operations to Increase Profit with Kate Caddy from ISPA
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36:32Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) collaborated with the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) to release a special podcast episode for ISPA members. Sustainability experts Tad Radzinski and Nicole Meyer from SSC sit down with Kate Caddy on the Tad Talks Sustainability podcast to answer ISPA member's questions about sustainability. I…
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The potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems
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57:14Dr. Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc and Dr. Aoife Egan, Water EIP, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems: results from a five soil study. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas…
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Flo Blackbourn, Manager, Curlew Action UK, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corp…
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#212 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Darren Morrow
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30:22We share a lot of success stories here on the ISO Show, along with hints, tips and updates to Standards, including insights from our consultants who work with Standards day in and day out. In our latest mini-series, we’re taking a step back to introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common chall…
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John Connolly, Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, Trinity College Dublin, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Ireland's hidden peatlands A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To register for future webinars visit…
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#211 The Power of Communicating Your Management System
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25:41A well implemented ISO Management System can improve efficiency, customer satisfaction and drive continual improvement for a business. On the flip side, a poorly implemented Management system will yield little to no results, so what makes the biggest difference between good and bad implementation? Communication is the key. If no one knows about you…
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Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland
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58:04Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To register for future webinar…
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#210 What is the EU Green Claims Directive
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31:59Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel Greenwashing is a concern for both businesses and consumers. The proliferation of it in recent years has caused genuine green claims to be treated with an air of caution rather than being rightfully celebrated. It’s become clear that there is a need for transparent and substantiated green claims, both …
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Inspiring people about the biodiversity around us
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59:50Calvin Jones, Founder, Editor and Wildlife Guide, Ireland's Wildlife, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss inspiring people about the biodiversity around us. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To register for future we…
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#209 Introducing The Anti-Greenwash Charter
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36:52Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel We are hitting a crunch point in regard to keeping to the 1.5°C limit as set out in the Paris Agreement. It’s going to take a collective effort to reduce the most catastrophic impacts of climate change, which is exactly why we’re seeing an increase in legislation and regulations that call for tangible …
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FarmPEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings
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56:02Caroline Lalor, FarmPEAT Project Manager, and Bernie Duffy, Umeras Local FarmPEAT Officer, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the FarmPEAT EIP - overview and key learnings. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To reg…
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#208 The Pros and Cons of Sustainability Standards
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22:18ISO Standards have been at the forefront of creating a unified approach to various aspects of sustainability, ensuring businesses have a robust framework to both manage and reduce their environmental impact. However, there are a lot of different sustainability Standards that cover specific areas of sustainability, or only apply to certain sectors. …
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Elodie Ruelle, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss climate adaptation in grassland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Seamus Kearney. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporat…
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Lowering the Carbon and Ammonia Footprints of the LoCAM Dairy Farms
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58:37Emma Buckley, PhD Student, Teagasc, and Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of the LoCAM dairy farms. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas…
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#207 Management Review – The Fallacy Of The Annual Event
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26:41If you’ve ever implemented an ISO Standard, then the term Management Review will be familiar to you. It’s a mandatory part of the implementation process, and a crucial tool for monitoring continual improvement. Somewhere down the line, it’s become a bit of a myth that a Management Review needs to be an annual meeting. That is simply not the case, w…
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Spring Nutrient Use - Reduce Losses and Improve Returns
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1:00:38Fiona Doolan, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss spring nutrient use - reducing losses and improving returns. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Eoghan O'Brien. To register for future webinars visit: https://…
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#206 Aligning Objectives with Strategic Direction
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19:42The importance of setting key objectives can’t be understated. They help drive continual improvement and reflect a business’s key metrics for success in various areas. They are also a key aspect of implementing an ISO Standard, with most specifying a dedicated Objectives clause. While most businesses will have objectives irrespective of any ISO cer…
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Protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations
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1:03:29Patrick Forrestal, Áine Murray, Dermot Forristal and Mark Plunkett, all from Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas…
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#205 Building AI Resilience with Cloud Direct
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30:44AI usage has skyrocketed in the past 2 years, with many commonplace apps and software now featuring an AI integration in some form. With the rapid development and possibilities unlocked with this powerful technology, it can be tempting to go full steam ahead with implementing AI use into your day-to-day business activities. However, new technologie…
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#204 Greenwashing – Separating Fact From Fiction with ISO 14064 Verification
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14:30The uptick in greenwashing cases, and subsequent outing of these claims only serves to make stakeholders and consumers dubious of any businesses sustainability pledges. One key way to combat this is to have the information to back up your claims, something that is becoming a mandatory requirement for some depending on sector, location or company si…
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Invasive species - an overview for farmers
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59:17Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss invasive species – an overview for farmers. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc…
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The rampant rise of greenwashing threatens to undermine genuine sustainability efforts and mislead consumers, with over 900 businesses in Europe being accused of the practice in 2024. Greenwashing can come in many different forms, and the tactics used aren’t always easy to spot. In this episode, Mel dives into the 7 shades of greenwashing and expla…
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In a world increasingly concerned about environmental impact, companies are under immense pressure to demonstrate their sustainability credentials. But how can businesses truly differentiate themselves from those simply paying lip service to green practices? Greenwashing is a term that you will likely be familiar with, as it’s one that’s been on th…
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