Racing Green

Conversations from Earthfest: Georgia Yexley and Caz Conneller, Founders of LOUD Mobility and She’s Electric

In this episode of Racing Green, Chloe Tuck chats with Georgia Yexley and Caz Conneller from LOUD Mobility about their She’s Electric campaign. They discuss the barriers women face in the e-bike world, exploring issues like safety concerns and representation. Georgia and Caz share personal stories and why they are committed to breaking down the systemic challenges that keep women from cycling. Caz and Georgia highlights the innovative work being done by She’s Electric and LOUD Mobi...

Conversations from Earthfest: Julia Palle, VP of Sustainability at Formula E

In this episode of Racing Green Live, hosted by Elizabeth Corse, we welcome Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability at Formula E, to discuss the fascinating intersection of motorsports and sustainability. Julia shares her journey into the world of motorsports and her wake-up call to sustainability, explaining the origins and purpose of Formula E. She provides insights into the impact of removing combustion engines and compares Formula E's environmental footprint with other sports. We als...

Conversations from Earthfest: Drew Purves, Sustainability and Biodiversity Co-Lead at Google DeepMind

Conversations from Earthfest: Oriele Frank, Co-Founder of Elemis

In this enlightening episode of Racing Green, we sit down with Oriele Frank, Co-Founder and Chief Product and Chief Sustainability Officer at Elemis, to explore her incredible 31-year journey with the luxury skincare brand. Oriele shares the transformative trends she has witnessed over the decades and delves into how sustainability became a core priority for her and the company. She discusses the three pillars of Elemis' sustainability strategy—Biodiversity, Climate, and People—and ...

Conversations from Earthfest: Jordan Brompton, Co-Founder of myenergi

In this episode of Racing Green, recorded live at Earthfest 2024, Gemma Tuck hosts an enlightening conversation with Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi as they dive into the future of sustainable living and the vital role of home energy decarbonisation. Discover why reducing carbon emissions at home is crucial, whether we can ever truly move away from centralised grid supply, and how small, everyday actions can make a significant global impact. Explore the reality of the eco-sm...

Conversations from Earthfest: Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB

In this episode, recorded live at Earthfest 2024, Caitlin Rozario hosts a captivating discussion with Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, where they explore the crucial role of businesses in nature conservation. Discover practical insights on integrating sustainability with biodiversity, insights into initiatives like Save Our Wild Isles, and Beccy's optimism amidst challenges. Tune in to gain actionable steps for both businesses and individuals in fostering environmental stewardship. ...

Sustainability and Urban Renewal at King's Cross: A conversation with Related Argent

In this episode, Jamie Quinn, Sustainability Director of Related Argent, the asset manager of King’s Cross, Brent Cross Town and other nearby developments. explores the sustainability of London's Kings Cross Estate. Once an industrial hub, it's now a beacon of eco-friendly urban living. Jamie uncovers the innovative approaches that transformed Kings Cross, from energy-efficient buildings to vibrant green spaces. While discussing the importance of collaboration with local groups, Jam...

Share more, waste less: A conversation with Tessa Clarke, Co-Founder of Olio

Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Tessa Clarke, the visionary Founder of Olio, as we delve into the heart of the circular economy and waste reduction. In this enlightening conversation, Tessa takes us on a journey through the inception of Olio and the innovative mobile app that has become a driving force in reshaping our approach to waste. Discover the power of community collaboration as Olio empowers individuals to share surplus food, fostering a sense of connection whil...

Unleashing AI's Potential: Fighting Climate Change with Google DeepMind

In this groundbreaking episode, we venture into the world of artificial intelligence and its incredible potential to combat one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change. Join us as we sit down with Drew Purves from Google DeepMind, a pioneer in the field of AI, to explore the cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping our approach to environmental conservation.

Wind Power

In this episode of Racing Green, we speak with Daniel McGrail, CEO of RenewableUK, about wind power. Discover the benefits of wind energy, the challenges in transitioning, and how wind power is reshaping the nation's energy landscape. Join us for a concise yet insightful exploration of the future of renewable energy in the UK. Dan McGrail took up his post of Chief Executive at RenewableUK in May 2021, previously working as CEO of Siemens Engines. Between 2010 and 2014 he led Siemen...

EVs Explained: A conversation with Gill Nowell

In this episode we are joined by Gill Nowell, EV expert at UK based ElectriX, as we discuss the current state of EV adoption, the intricacies of salary sacrificing for EVs, and the impact of policy initiatives pushing towards cleaner, more efficient, transportation in the UK. Gill explains the key challenges facing the EV transition as well as busting some myths along the way.  If you or your business want to know more about the electric car salary sacrifice scheme and how it can s...

Oceans Part 3: Cloud Brightening

As the world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, the devastating impact on marine ecosystems is becoming increasingly evident. Coral reefs, which are vital to the health of our oceans and support an estimated 25% of all marine species, are facing severe challenges due to rising ocean temperatures. The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest coral reef system on Earth, has experienced frequent and intense coral bleaching events, threa...

Oceans Part 2: Over-fishing

With over three billion people relying on fish as a crucial source of protein and millions more depending on fishing for their livelihoods, the health of our oceans has never been more vital. Yet, we find ourselves at a tipping point, where unsustainable fishing practices are wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and posing a profound threat to the very fabric of life beneath oceans.  The magnitude of this issue is staggering: currently, a disconcerting 90% of global fish stocks are ...

Oceans Part 1: Microplastics

A staggering 8 million metric tons of plastic waste makes its way into our oceans every year, and we have yet to comprehend the full scale of its long-term effects on our ecosystems and food sources. This distressing reality brings the urgent need to address the ever-growing problem of ocean plastics to the forefront. Microplastics, the most insidious form of this pollution, have infiltrated even the most remote aquatic environments, posing a grave threat to marine life and wreaking...

Plastic Degrading Fungi: Research at Kew Gardens

In this episode, we speak to Irina Druzhinina, Senior Research Leader of Fungal Diversity & Systematics at Kew Gardens, who talks to us about a fungus that has the rare ability to break down polymer chains in plastic. This research brings hope to scientists that there is a biological solution to the terrifying levels of plastic waste we are experiencing on our planet.

Cultivated meat: A conversation with Ivy Farm

In this episode, we speak to Richard Dillon, CEO of Ivy Farm Technologies, who talks us through the current environmental issue they are trying to tackle. Raising livestock for meat, eggs, and milk is estimated to generate more than 14% of global greenhouse gasses, the second highest source of emissions and greater than all transport combined. It is one of the leading causes of deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water pollution. But with a reluctance to change our daily lives, ca...

ENSO: Sustainable tyres for electrical vehicles

In this episode Jeffrey Young is joined by Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, CEO OF ENSO. They discuss the issues surrounding vehicle emissions, the rise in electric vehicles, and ENSO's aim to dramatically reduce microplastics through their sustainable tyre technology. ENSO is looking to deliver tyres with uncompromised performance, without passing the cost to drivers or the environment, moving electric vehicles to a truly sustainable future. This fascinating episodes explores this innovative...

Sustainable Events: Formula E

This mini-series explores sustainable events. Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to reduce. The very nature of events, bringing together tens if not thousands of human beings into a physical space, requires the single use of vast resources to del...

Sustainable Events: ChangeNOW

This mini-series explores sustainable events. Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to reduce. The very nature of events, bringing together tens if not thousands of human beings into a physical space, requires the single use of vast resources to del...

Sustainable Events: Fully Charged LIVE

This mini-series explores the sustainability of the events industry.  Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to reduce. The very nature of events, bringing together tens if not thousands of human beings into a physical space, requires the single use ...

Boxabl

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Paolo Tiramani, CEO of Boxabl. He explains the amazing tech behind the most disruptive technology in housing today that can enable complete homes to be built and shipped every 60 seconds from an automotive-style production line. They discuss Boxabl’s complete re-imagination of traditional building materials, assembly and over 70 mechanical patents brought to life in an operating factory. Paolo talks methodology, rationalization, first princ...

The Weather Makers

In this episode Jeffrey Young talks with Ties van der Hoeven, Co-founder of The Weather Makers – a pioneering Dutch ecosystem regeneration company using nature to help regreen our planet. After centuries of change, both natural and man-made, many of our planet’s deserts that were once flourishing ecosystems, have now become barren landscapes, lacking in life, greenery, and natural vegetation.  In this conversation, Ties van der Hoeven discusses the monumental challenge The Weather...

What does sustainable aviation look like? ZeroAvia: Hydrogen-electric aviation solutions

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by James McMicking, VP of Strategy at ZeroAvia, a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions. They discuss how a new aviation technology based on hydrogen could pave the way to sustainability in an industry with no easy answers. ZeroAvia’s model is to retrofit existing aircrafts and convert them to running on hydrogen. Jeff and James discuss the impact that the current aviation industry has on the planet...

AirScape: Revolutionising our understanding of air pollution

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Dmytro Chupryna, ESG Partnerships Director for AirScape. Dmytro talks to us about AirScape, the world’s densest air quality sensor network, that has been installed in the Borough of Camden in partnership with Camden Clean Air and Camden Council. The hyper-local, real-time sensor network aims to fundamentally transform how we monitor and manage air pollution to improve public health and well-being in urban spaces. The network will provide a...

Battery Technology and Decarbonisation: A conversation with Quentin Willson

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Quentin Willson, Britishvolt’s EV Advocate. They discuss the topic of battery technology, and how battery technology will help us reach our decarbonisation goals. We learn about the link between batteries and electrification, and how this solution is supporting the green revolution. This episode explores the role that Britishvolt is playing in this industry, and about their new Gigaplant at the site of the former Blyth Power Station. Quen...

Small Modular Reactors: A conversation with Rolls Royce

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Alastair Evans, Government and Corporate Affairs Director for SMR at Rolls-Royce. They discuss the topic of nuclear energy as a vital component in the solution to rapid decarbonisation and how SMRs can be a key player in this process. We learn about the development and application of SMRs and how these compare to large-scale reactors, as well as the benefits this technology may provide in accelerating green change on our planet. The episod...

Small Modular Reactors: A conversation with Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Alastair Evans, Government and Corporate Affairs Director for SMR at Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd. They discuss the topic of nuclear energy as a vital component in the solution to rapid decarbonisation and how SMRs can be a key player in this process. We learn about the development and application of SMRs and how these compare to large-scale reactors, as well as the benefits this technology may provide in accelerating green change on our planet. Th...

Green Beauty: A conversation with Lorraine Dallmeier

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica. They discuss the vast topic of green beauty, covering ingredients, naturalness, impact on the environment, the science behind products, and what to look out for as a responsible consumer.  Lorraine Dallmeier is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica, the online organic cosmetic formulation and business school, which has trained over 14,000 organic cosmetic formulators and indie beauty entrep...

Watergen: Turning air into water

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Anna Chernyavsky, Senior Sales Manager of Watergen. They discuss how the Watergen technology can turn air into water and how this can be used across the world to have a positive environmental and humanitarian impact. Anna joined Watergen in September 2020, with a decade of experience in global B2B sales, strategic partnerships and sustainable business development. Previously Anna held senior commercial roles in leading Israeli companies, ...

Zero-Emission Mining and Cement

Jeffrey Young is joined by the Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Sustainability for FLSmidth, a company with the aim to reduce emissions in cement and mining to zero by 2030. Fleming discusses why the cement and mining industries are so carbon-intensive and how their technology hopes to reduce this. They talk about the future of this technology and the positive impact it can have across the globe, as well as the challenges that must be overcome to achieve this. Flemi...

Pavegen: Turning footsteps into power

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO and Founder of Pavegen, an innovative clean technology company. They discuss how the Pavegen technology can turn footsteps into power and how this can be used across the world to have a positive impact on the environment.  Laurence is the award-winning founder and CEO of Pavegen, an innovative clean technology company. Headquartered in London with an R&D centre in Cambridge, Pavegen manufactures a floor system t...

Hydrogen: A major solution for the next generation of green energy infrastructure?

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Nina Bowyer and Jeremy Griffin from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), a global law firm assisting major supply chain clients with their transition to sustainable energy, as we investigate hydrogen as the next sustainable energy source across Europe and beyond. But first, Jeffrey talks with Dr. David Hart, a hydrogen expert at E4tech, to help us understand more about hydrogen fuel technology and the opportunities for its application across the...

Formula E: A conversation with world-champion Team Principal, Mark Preston

Jeffrey Young is joined by Mark Preston, Team Principal at DS TECHEETAH, a world-champion team in Formula E. They discuss Formula E and the role it plays in keeping motorsports relevant alongside our changing environmental values. Mark details his reason behind moving from Formula 1 to Formula E as well as his most recent ventures in autonomous vehicles. After a career in Formula 1 in teams such as McLaren and Arrows Grand Prix, Mark moved into Formula E. The DS TECHEETAH Formula E...

Clean Deliveries: How UPS is leading the charge

Jeffrey Young is joined by Claire Thompson-Sage, Sustainable Development Co-ordinator for UPS. They discuss the changing behaviours of consumers due to the rise in online retail and how supply businesses such as UPS must meet this demand while racing to reduce their environmental footprint. Claire also discusses the developing technologies that will enable UPS to achieve a more sustainable supply chain and adapt to these accelerating environmental changes.   Claire Thompson-Sage is...

Save our Air from Tyre Wear: A conversation with The Tyre Collective

Jeffrey Young is joined by Hanson Cheng and Siobhan Anderson from The Tyre Collective. They discuss the impact that tyre wear has on our air and the ingenious and innovative device that they have created to do something about this.  Hanson is an interdisciplinary designer working across scales of design. From products, speculation, to immersive pavilions, his work explores themes of sustainability and technology, health and wellbeing, as well as play and the built environment. Hans...

Indoor Air Quality: A conversation with Francesca Brady, CEO of AirRated

Jeffrey Young is joined by the CEO and the Head of London of AirRated, Francesca Brady and Niall Ingham. Francesca and Niall discuss the work being done by AirRated to provide an AirScore as a simple and effective way for landlords, developers, and employers to communicate the health of indoor environments to their tenants, residents, and employees. Francesca Brady believes indoor air quality has never been so important. As CEO at AirRated, she is dedicated to promoting and educati...