Latest Consumergoods Podcast Episodes
Episode 8: The Gulf region as a strategic market for CG&R brands.
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - April 12, 2024 12:08 - 24 minutes - VideoIn this episode, our leading lawyers in the consumer goods and retail industry, Katia Boneva-Desmicht and Hani Naja examine the opportunities for luxury, fashion and cosmetics brands planning to expand their footprint in the Gulf region. They explore growth opportunities, essential considerat...
What does 2024 have in store for consumer goods and retail businesses?
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - February 01, 2024 10:25 - 22 minutes - VideoIn this episode, our leading experts in the consumer goods and retail industry, Kurt Haegeman, Katia Boneva-Desmicht, Renata Amaral*, LokeKhoon Tan, Sue McLean and David Scott take a look at the trends impacting 2024 for the consumer goods and retail industry. This discussion covers insights aro...
Crystallizing the impact of the proposed EU sanctions on diamonds
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - November 23, 2023 12:01 - 23 minutes - VideoWith the next round of EU Russia sanctions to be shortly introduced, luxury & fashion companies are having to navigate, yet again, what this means for their own business operations. Even if not importing from Russia, the need to prove this is not the case can cause logistical issues and problem...
Regulating the use of plastics in CG&R businesses
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - November 07, 2023 05:35 - 13 minutes - VideoIn this episode, we are joined by Manuela Demarche* and Livia Lupinacci* from Trench Rossi Watanabe in São Paulo, and Rachel MacLeod from Baker McKenzie London office as they share their insights in the rapidly developing area of plastics regulation. They discuss the global regulatory lan...
Cyber issues in the CG&R industry (Part 1)
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - October 02, 2023 09:59 - 25 minutes - VideoIn this episode, Marc Levey speaks with Francesca Gaudino, Elizabeth Roper, and Justine Phillips about the top privacy cybersecurity challenges facing the CG&R industry. The speakers consider the type of data brands may want to protect and explore steps they can take to avoid a cyber breach. ...
Cyber issues in the CG&R industry (Part 2)
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - September 29, 2023 03:19 - 14 minutes - VideoIn Part 2 of the episode on cyber issues in the CG&R industry, Marc Levey, Francesca Gaudino, Elizabeth Roper, and Justine Phillips explore how brands can build a cyber program that complies with global laws and provide practical takeaways for retail businesses looking to improve their cyber st...
How artificial intelligence is impacting the CG&R industry (Part 2)
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - August 17, 2023 11:25 - 22 minutes - VideoIn Part 2, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh (Digital Transformation and Regulatory Matters, Singapore) go on to discuss the developing regulation around the use of AI and the different approache...
How artificial intelligence is impacting the CG&R industry (Part 1)
Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf" - August 17, 2023 11:24 - 29 minutes - VideoIn this episode, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh (Digital Transformation and Regulatory Matters, Singapore) discuss the use of AI and generative AI in the consumer goods and retail sector. In Pa...
Getting Plastic Out of Our Daily Routines with Lindsay McCormick of BITE (Episode 56)
Scaling Sustainability - March 23, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutesYour daily hygiene routine has more to do with the future of our planet than you may think. Around the world, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded each year, enough to fill 50 Empire State Buildings. And since most tubes are made of mixed materials, typically plastic and aluminum, they are...
Green Amendments and Environmental Rights with Maya K. van Rossum (Episode 55)
Scaling Sustainability - March 09, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutesSeveral states have recently enacted—or are considering enacting—constitutional amendments that protect our right to live in a healthy environment. Such policies ensure that in every action the government takes, the protection of our world is prioritized. Yet, in conversations about our fundamen...
The Unsolved Problems of Sustainable Cement Production with Ian Riley (Episode 54)
Scaling Sustainability - February 23, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutesThe road to decarbonization hasn’t been an easy one for the cement industry. The sector, which produces about 4 billion metric tons of the world’s most common building material, simultaneously puts almost 4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, or about 7% of the ...
The Architecture Industry and Sustainability with Kevin Deabler (Episode 53)
Scaling Sustainability - February 09, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutesSustainability is a word that's becoming increasingly familiar across every single market sector. Little by little, the importance of caring for the planet is permeating society and becoming a way of life. And with the relentless expansion of cities across the nation, the need to preserve natura...
How Sustainability and Profitability Can Coexist with Brennan Spellacy (Episode 52)
Scaling Sustainability - January 26, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutesCorporate commitments to carbon neutrality have yet to slow down, as more and more business leaders race to align their strategic priorities with pressure from the public for urgent climate action. Companies are now trying to decarbonize their operations while simultaneously compensating for una...
Revolutionizing Omega-3 Industry with Corinna Bellizzi (Episode 51)
Scaling Sustainability - January 12, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutesOmega-3 is easily the most popular supplement in America. Recent studies have found that roughly 8% of adults—or about 19 million people—take some kind of omega-3 fatty acid supplement. But, the harvesting of fish for these supplements is having a ripple effect on our oceans. Omega-3 supplements...
Sustainability in The Sports Industry with Kristen Fulmer (Episode 50)
Scaling Sustainability - November 10, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutesAcross all industries, the future is being dictated by a focus on sustainability - and sports are no exception. Just last year, the Tokyo Olympics set out to raise awareness about the role that sports play in sustainability. Podiums were made from recycled plastic, athletes’ beds were made with ...
50 - Sustainability in The Sports Industry with Kristen Fulmer
Scaling Sustainability - November 10, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutesAcross all industries, the future is being dictated by a focus on sustainability - and sports are no exception. Just last year, the Tokyo Olympics set out to raise awareness about the role that sports play in sustainability. Podiums were made from recycled plastic, athletes’ beds were made with ...
49 - Climate Intervention and Geoengineering with Wake Smith
Scaling Sustainability - October 27, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesPublic discourse around climate change widely focuses on reaching net zero emissions. Yet, some propose that even after we reach net zero, temperatures will continue to warm, sea levels will continue to rise, and climate disasters will continue to occur. There are currently a number of proposed ...
Climate Intervention and Geoengineering with Wake Smith (Episode 49)
Scaling Sustainability - October 27, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesPublic discourse around climate change widely focuses on reaching net zero emissions. Yet, some propose that even after we reach net zero, temperatures will continue to warm, sea levels will continue to rise, and climate disasters will continue to occur. There are currently a number of proposed ...
Electric Motorcycles and Sustainable Transportation with Jay Giraud (Episode 48)
Scaling Sustainability - October 13, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesClimate change is forcing consumers to reevaluate their shopping habits, and the motorcycle industry is no exception. Riders are looking for options that will help them reduce their impact on the environment, as traditional gas motorcycles are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Ther...
48 - Electric Motorcycles and Sustainable Transportation with Jay Giraud
Scaling Sustainability - October 13, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesClimate change is forcing consumers to reevaluate their shopping habits, and the motorcycle industry is no exception. Riders are looking for options that will help them reduce their impact on the environment, as traditional gas motorcycles are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Ther...
Integrating Sustainability with Laura Asiala (Episode 47)
Scaling Sustainability - September 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourToday, I am happy to welcome Laura Asiala to the podcast. Laura is the Chief Sustainability Officer of WholeWorks. She is also the lead facilitator for the ‘Leading Sustainability Transformation’ program, in which experienced professionals and leaders accelerate their ability to integrate ESG is...
47 - Integrating Sustainability with Laura Asiala
Scaling Sustainability - September 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourToday, I am happy to welcome Laura Asiala to the podcast. Laura is the Chief Sustainability Officer of WholeWorks. She is also the lead facilitator for the ‘Leading Sustainability Transformation’ program, in which experienced professionals and leaders accelerate their ability to integrate ESG is...
46 - Reusing Materials with Aaron Blanchard
Scaling Sustainability - September 15, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutesToday, I am happy to welcome Aaron Blanchard to the podcast. Aaron has been the Director of Operations at Earthwise Architectural Salvage for over 8 years. Earthwise Architectural Salvage removes materials from homes and buildings that are scheduled for demolition or remodeling so that they may ...
Reusing Materials with Aaron Blanchard (Episode 46)
Scaling Sustainability - September 15, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutesToday, I am happy to welcome Aaron Blanchard to the podcast. Aaron has been the Director of Operations at Earthwise Architectural Salvage for over 8 years. Earthwise Architectural Salvage removes materials from homes and buildings that are scheduled for demolition or remodeling so that they may ...
Ensuring Sustainability with Clarence Jackson of Cox Enterprises (Episode 45)
Scaling Sustainability - September 01, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutesOn today’s podcast, I’m joined by Clarence Jackson. Clarence is the Senior Director of Sustainable Supply Chain and Business Operations with Cox Enterprises, a leader in the communications and automotive industries. He is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative strategie...
45 - Ensuring Sustainability with Clarence Jackson
Scaling Sustainability - September 01, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutesOn today’s podcast, I’m joined by Clarence Jackson. Clarence is the Senior Director of Sustainable Supply Chain and Business Operations with Cox Enterprises, a leader in the communications and automotive industries. He is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative strategie...
44 - Taking Care of Our Planet and Biodiversity with Sophie Stephens
Scaling Sustainability - August 18, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Scaling Sustainability, I’m pleased to welcome Sophie Stephens to the podcast. Sophie is the Head of Environment and Sustainability at Ground Control, a carbon-neutral external maintenance provider. Sophie is in charge of leading the company’s environmental and sustainability ...
Taking Care of Our Planet and Biodiversity with Sophie Stephens (Episode 44)
Scaling Sustainability - August 18, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Scaling Sustainability, I’m pleased to welcome Sophie Stephens to the podcast. Sophie is the Head of Environment and Sustainability at Ground Control, a carbon-neutral external maintenance provider. Sophie is in charge of leading the company’s environmental and sustainability ...
43 - Responsibly Recycling Electronics with John Shegerian of ERI
Scaling Sustainability - August 04, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutesToday, I am happy to welcome John Shegerian to the podcast. John is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States. John is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems b...
Responsibly Recycling Electronics with John Shegerian of ERI (Episode 43)
Scaling Sustainability - August 04, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutesToday, I am happy to welcome John Shegerian to the podcast. John is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States. John is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems b...
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