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Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E22: Law Meets Impact, Rethinking Sustainability in Professional ServicesIn this episode of The Business of Sustainability, we speak to Phil Hails‑Smith Managing Partner at Joelson, a forward-thinking law firm helping businesses grow with purpose.
We explore how sustainability is being redefined in sectors not traditionally seen as green, why environmental and social factors are now a key part of mergers and acquisitions, and how internal culture can be a company’s strongest impact tool.
Phil also shares lessons from building a values-led legal team, the challenges of embedding inclusion, and why long-term thinking, not just compliance, is the future of professional services.
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Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E21: Redefining Sustainability in Hospitality with Cliveden House and Strand PalaceIn this episode of The Business of Sustainability, hosts Alex Smith and Mike Penrose sit down with Alexandra Berry, Executive Assistant and Head of Sustainability at Strand Palace, and Jordan Hughes, Hotel Manager at the iconic Cliveden House.
Together, they explore how two very different hotels, one nestled in the luxury of the English countryside and the other in the heart of London, are embedding sustainability at the core of their operations.
From employee engagement initiatives like Green Ducks and Sustainability Committees to guest education and avoiding greenwashing, this episode dives into the practical and strategic...2025-05-0729 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E20: How SURI is Reinventing the Toothbrush IndustryIn this episode of the Business of Sustainability by FuturePlus, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Mark Rushmore, co-founder and COO of SURI, the electric toothbrush brand that’s giving a traditional industry a fresh, sustainability makeover.
They discuss and explore SURI’s origins, the innovations behind its sustainable design, and what it takes to challenge legacy industries.
From bristles made of castor bean oil to an aluminium body built to last, SURI’s toothbrush is more than just smart design, it’s a blueprint for the future of consumer products with sustainability embedded at its c...2025-04-0935 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E19: Sustainable Investing with Julia GrovesIn this episode of the Business of Sustainability from FuturePlus, co-hosts Alex Smith and Mike Penrose sit down with Julia Groves, Investment Partner at Sustainable Ventures, to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable investing.
With a background in renewable energy and startups, Julia shares her insights on the opportunities and challenges in making sustainable investment more accessible. She breaks down the new FCA sustainable impact label and how it’s shaping transparency in the sector.
We also discuss the power of diverse entrepreneurial teams, the role of financial literacy in driving change, and the game-changing potential of...2025-03-2630 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E18: World Sustainable Hospitality AllianceIn this episode of The Business of Sustainability from FuturePlus, hosts Alex Smith and Mike Penrose sit down with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
With a network spanning over 300 brands and 8 million rooms worldwide, the Alliance is driving change across the hospitality industry, tackling key environmental and social challenges.
Join us as we explore the most impactful sustainability initiatives in the sector, the power of collaboration, and the growing demand for transparency in sustainable travel. Glenn shares his insights on the future of hospitality, consumer influence on industry practices, and what it...2025-03-0539 min
Shaken Not BurnedSeason 4 Ep 3 - The business case for sustainability with FuturePlusAn effective sustainability strategy is now a necessity, but sometimes it can feel like yet another task to add to the pile. In times of uncertainty, however, sustainability isn’t just another chore – it’s the foundation for resilience, competitive advantage, and long-term survival. In this episode, Giulia interviews Mike Penrose, co-founder of sustainability management and reporting ecosystem Sustainability Group and FuturePlus, who argues that sustainability needs to be integrated into core business, rather than being addressed as a standalone endeavour.The conversation covers the role of chief sustainability officers, the impact of regulations, and why bus...2025-02-0638 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E17: Adventure for Good with Clipper VenturesIn this episode, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose welcome Laura Ayres, Managing Director of Clipper Ventures, the company behind the Clipper Race, the world’s longest yacht race.
They explore Clipper Ventures' mission to drive positive change through sport, adventure, collaboration, and innovation, while also addressing the challenges faced by the business and the wider industry.
Discover how Clipper Ventures uses FuturePlus to monitor its sustainability performance in real time, set ambitious goals, and track its progress. As well as how in 2024, following a rigorous sustainability assessment, Clipper Ventures achieved IMPACT CERTIFIED status.
To fi...2025-01-2933 min
AdoptedAI Inspiration to build | Gabriel Lim: Founder Blue Whale Energy, Sales WhaleIn this dynamic episode, Deepak Anchala sits down with Gabriel Lim, founder of Blue Whale Energy and Saleswhale (acquired by 6sense), to explore the entrepreneurial mindset, building AI-driven products, and the transition from software to hardware in tackling energy challenges.Gabriel dives into:✅ Lessons from Y Combinator that shaped his approach to innovation✅ Navigating the delicate balance between customer demands and product vision✅ The role of AI in driving product adoption and transforming industries✅ Why pursuing mission-driven goals, like combating climate change, is the futurePlus, they compare startup life in Singapore vs. Silicon Valley, share advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and wrap...2024-12-1841 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E16: Tech-Driven Sustainability with Tech ZeroFuturePlus co-founders and show co-hosts, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Sophia Kesteven, General Manager at TechZero, the climate action group for tech companies.
This episode explores and highlights the importance of transparency and planning in achieving sustainability goals, and the role of technology in facilitating these efforts.
Sophia showcases the success stories of TechZero members, illustrating how businesses can integrate sustainability into their operations and discusses the need for collaboration between businesses, governments, and other stakeholders.
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Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E15: Grind - Brewing Innovation with David AbrahamovitchFuturePlus Co-founders and Business of Sustainability co-hosts Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Grind's Founder and CEO, David Abrahamovitch, for a very special podcast recorded live at Sustainable Ventures.
David will take us on a journey through his entrepreneurial evolution, from the opening of his iconic Shoreditch café in 2011 to building a brand synonymous with sustainability through Grind’s home-compostable coffee pods.
This podcast was recorded as part of the launch of Sustainable Futures Live, a new event series in partnership with FuturePlus and Sustainable Ventures.
To learn more about FuturePlus and Gri2024-10-2343 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E14: Mastercard - How to Tackle the Transition to More Sustainable Consumption and Production
FuturePlus co-founders, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Malin Berge, SVP, Sustainability Innovation at Mastercard to explore how to tackle the transition to more sustainable consumption and production.
The discussion comes as Mastercard this week announced at Climate Week NYC, a new dedicated set of sustainability-focused start-ups are joining its Start Path’s Emerging Fintech program.
Championing the demand-side transition to a more sustainable economy, the startups are all focused on advancing impact data calculations and supporting consumers who want to make more informed purchases.
Since 2014, Mastercard’s Start Path program has prov...2024-09-2529 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E13: Sustainability for SMEs: Unlocking Value and GrowthOn this episode of the ‘Business of Sustainability’, FuturePlus co-founders Mike Penrose and Alex Smith, are joined by Matt Bullivant, Director of ESG Strategy at OakNorth Bank.
In this episode, we’ll be discussing sustainability and what its value is to SMEs, as well as exploring OakNorth’s work and expertise.
The Business of Sustainability podcast is created in partnership with FuturePlus and City AM.
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Powered by data and guided by human expertise, FuturePlus is an award-winning sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform that empowers companies, investors, and asset managers of all s...2024-09-0429 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E12: Placing Sustainability at a Business' Core with ZenoIn this episode of Business of Sustainability, FuturePlus co-founders Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Managing Director of Zeno, London, Jo Patterson.
We’ll be exploring Zeno’s mission, objectives, what sets them apart from competitors in terms of how they value sustainability as well as advice for businesses on how to communicate its sustainability.
The Business of Sustainability podcast produced in partnership with FuturePlus and City AM.
Powered by data and guided by human expertise, FuturePlus is an award-winning sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform that empowers companies, investors, and asset...2024-08-0729 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E11: Dr.PAWPAW - Building a Sustainable BusinessIn the latest episode of the Business of Sustainability podcast, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Jim Higginson, Chief Operating Officer at Dr.PAWPAW and Laura Frankland, Dr.PAWPAW’s Head of Marketing.
In this episode, we discuss a range of topics, including supply chain management, changes in consumer demand and how to communicate sustainability credentials.
This podcast is produced in partnership with City AM.
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2024-06-1226 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E10: Sustainable Ventures - The Home of Climate TechIn our latest episode, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Andrew Wordsworth, Managing Partner at Sustainable Ventures to explore Sustainable Ventures’ mission and objectives and what makes its ecosystem truly unique.
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This podcast series is for anyone looking for valuable insights on sustainability in business. We’ll be hearing from a range of experts in the ESG and sustainability sectors including investors, innovators, and regulators.
We’ll look to provide you with expert analysis and opinions on the future of sustainability in business, including some of the challenges facing all of us.2024-05-0829 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E09: Climate Comedy with Stuart GoldsmithAlex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by award-winning comic, podcaster, and climate speaker: Stuart Goldsmith to talk 'Climate Comedy'.
Stuart discusses the inspiration for his climate crisis comedy show ‘Spoilers’, one of the best-reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, and how he's taking it to businesses.
Click here to find out more about Stuart.
To discover how FuturePlus can help your business, click here.2024-04-1035 min
Beyond LuxuryThe New Luxury Narrative: Web3's Impact on Media Consumption and Creation with Ashumi Sanghvi Founder of MAD Global and Future+Join us as we sit down with Ashumi Sanghvi, the visionary behind MAD Global and Future+, to explore her 15-year journey at the intersection of luxury, media, and technology. Ashumi shares her insights on the evolution from print to digital, the impact of new technologies on brand engagement, content creation, and the future of luxury. Her extensive experience and roles across various influential platforms have positioned her as a leading figure in shaping the digital landscape of luxury and a grand alchemist connecting important players in the space to create a better and more exciting tomorrow.
2024-04-0943 min
Tech Powered LuxuryLIVE from FuturePlus Paris: Fashion, Art & Culture on the BlockchainDuring the FuturePlus event in Paris on February 22nd 2024 brought to you by MAD Global in parntership with Tech Powered Luxury, host Ashley McDonnell sits down with a panel of four founders within the intersection of fashion, art and culture on the blockchain for a discussion on how technology is disrupting the meaning of expression, community, investment and even the perception of value. “Fashion, Art, and Culture on the Blockchain” is our topic of discussion and the four panelists are people who represent four very different corners of these worlds, which makes for an interesting discussion.
With us o...2024-03-1546 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E08: Embedding Sustainability during the Ukraine Conflict with The Ridne ConsortiumOn a very special episode FuturePlus Co-Founders, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose, introduce and discuss one of the most inspiring stories to come from the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine.
Sergii Kovalchuk, Founder of the Ridne Consortium kindly joined Alex and Mike remotely from Ukraine to share his and the group's story.
The Ridne Consortium is a group which brings together food and agricultural enterprises in order to develop humanitarian aid programs throughout Ukraine more effectively.
While tackling the countless challenges conflict brings to humanitarian aid, the Ridne Consortium places sustainability as a priority.2024-03-1334 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E07: Inspiring Inclusion with the England and Wales Cricket BoardIn a very special episode of the Business of Sustainability podcast, we celebrate International Women’s Day, by highlighting the excellent work being done by the England and Wales Cricket Board to inspire inclusion.
Alex Smith, Co-Founder of FuturePlus and Polly Milne, Project Director at FuturePlus are joined by Tessa Whieldon, Head of Female Participation and Growth at the England and Wales Cricket Board.
This episode discusses the ECB’s strategies and policies, which aim to make cricket the most inclusive sport in the country.
FuturePlus has been working with The England and Wales Cric...2024-03-0637 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E06: How Do Supply Chains Best Manage Sustainability And Procurement?FuturePlus co-founders, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Jessica Bonner, Director at Capita Scaling Partner and Jonjo Hobbs, Managing Director at Capita Procurement Solutions.
In this episode, they explore how supply chains and businesses best manage sustainability and procurement.
Find out more about FuturePlus: https://www.future-plus.co.uk/
Find out more about Capita: https://www.capita.com/
2024-01-1019 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E05: Oxwash, space exploration to sustainable laundryFuturePlus co-founders, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Dr. Kyle Grant, founder of Oxwash, the world's first truly sustainable commercial laundry cleaning service.
In this episode, they explore Dr. Kyle's journey from a space engineer at NASA to a founder of Oxwash, a company intent on disrupting one of the most traditional industries and making it more sustainable.
To find out more about FuturePlus: https://www.future-plus.co.uk/
To find out more about Oxwash: https://www.oxwash.com/
2023-11-0817 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E04: Adding Diversity, Equality & Inclusion to Business' Talent Acquisition StrategiesIn the latest episode of the Business of Sustainability, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by CandidateX Co-Founders Man Wong and Sunil Dial to discuss the importance of adding Diversity, Equality & Inclusion to business' talent acquisition strategies.
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This podcast series is created by FuturePlus in partnership with City AM.
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CandidateX is the first talent platform with a DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) core focus for employers and candidates. To find out more: https://www.candidatex.co/
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FuturePlus is a sustainability and ESG management, improvement and...2023-10-0437 min
Startups Magazine: The Cereal EntrepreneurHustle Awards 2023 Special: FuturePlus, winner of Sustainability AwardAnna Wood, Deputy Editor at Startups Magazine speaks to Mike Penrose and Alexandra Smith Co-Founders at FuturePlus and The Sustainability Group all about winning the Sustainability Award at The Hustle Awards 2023 as well as what the future holds for them.
2023-09-2235 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E03: Becoming a Sustainable Startup with BLOCKHEADIn our latest episode, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose from FuturePlus are joined by Danny Lowe, founder of startup BLOCKHEAD and Jess Pritchard, BLOCKHEAD's Head of Commercial Operations & Finance.
They explore what it means to be a 'functional chewing gum', the company's story and vision including the business’ commitments to inclusivity, creativity and integrity as well as the challenges that face startups when it comes to sustainability.
This podcast series is created by FuturePlus in partnership with City AM.
FuturePlus is a sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform that makes managing social and en...2023-08-3123 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E02: Sustainability & Hospitality with L+R HotelsIn our latest episode, we’ll be exploring the current sustainability challenges facing the hospitality industry, how the industry might look in the future and what innovations are being created in business.
Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Tristin Swales, L+R Hotels' Asset Management Director and Operations Director, Francisco Macedo.
L+R Hotels, owns and manages an extensive hotel portfolio with over 23,000 bedrooms across the UK, Europe, the US and the Caribbean.
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This podcast series is for anyone looking for valuable insights on sustainability in business. We’ll be h...2023-07-2622 minBusiness of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E01: 'People Sustainability' with CHX PerformanceIn this episode, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Damien Stork, founder of CHX Performance and his colleague Jonathan Hook, Director of Learning.
Alex and Mike draw upon Damien’s and Jonathan’s knowledge and expertise to explore ‘People Sustainability’ and what that means for individuals, businesses and organisations.
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The Business of Sustainability podcast from FuturePlus is the latest show in partnership with City AM, which will be discussing the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the sustainability and ESG landscape.
Co-hosted by Alex Smith and Mike Penrose, the founders...2023-06-2124 min
Now that's SignificantHow market research helps influence sustainability trendsIn this episode of Now that's Significant, we're joined by Alex Smith and Polly Milne from The Sustainability Group. They're going to be talking to us about how market research influences sustainability trends.
Check out their website for more details of the FuturePlus platform discussed during the episode. https://www.future-plus.co.uk
We hope you enjoy the show.2023-03-2244 min
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Diverse EngineeringS2, E2: Energizing My Own PathBarbara Aichinger, B.S. Electrical Engineering ’83 and VP/co-founder of FuturePlus Systems, tells the story of starting her own company with her husband and the successes and setbacks along the way. 2021-10-2530 min未來會 Future+【York去哪】- 我與空間的相遇羈絆 （part2)
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masQUEUNAradioEL TSUNAMI NO EXISTE #8. Con Silvia Leal y Francisco Marín Perez, Pres. Futureplus Capital.El pasado miércoles, 29 de enero, en "El Tsunami No Existe”, la divulgadora científica, Silvia Leal habló de I+D+I con Francisco Marín Pérez, Presidente de Futureplus Capital Investment y exdirector general del CDTI.2020-01-3026 min
Acelerando Empresas126. Francisco Ramos, gerente de Future Venture Plus, VC que invierte de 1,5 a 10 millones de euros por startupHoy hablamos con Francisco Ramos, socio gerente de FuturePlus Ventures un fondo de capital riesgo (venture capital)para inversión en startups que invierte de 1,5 a 10 millones de euros por startup, que participa en el foro de inversión de Acelerando Empresas cuyo plazo acaba hoy, así que corred a presentarlo.Notas del programa: https://acelerandoempresas.com/126-francisco-ramos-gerente-de-future-venture-plus-vc-que-invierte-de-15-a-10-millones-de-euros-por-startup/2018-12-1017 min