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Innovation Forum podcastHow did we get here? The no deforestation supply chain storyScott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh about the past, current and future challenges in achieving robust and sustainable commodity supply chains. The discussion focuses on the evolution of corporate commitments to no deforestation, particularly in palm oil, highlighting key milestones that have shaped the conversation over the past 15 years. From Nestlé's no deforestation pledge in 2010 to Wilmar’s comprehensive policy in 2013, they explore how values-driven decisions by companies have influenced industry standard and practices.
This interview was originally releas...2025-01-3036 minInnovation Forum podcastHow did we get here? The no deforestation supply chain storyScott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh about the past, current and future challenges in achieving robust and sustainable commodity supply chains. The discussion focuses on the evolution of corporate commitments to no deforestation, particularly in palm oil, highlighting key milestones that have shaped the conversation over the past 15 years. From Nestlé's no deforestation pledge in 2010 to Wilmar’s comprehensive policy in 2013, they explore how values-driven decisions by companies have influenced industry standard and practices.
This interview was originally releas...2025-01-3036 minInnovation Forum podcastWeekly podcast – How to stay ahead of the legislative curve for responsible sourcing this decadeThis week: Ian Welsh talks with Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation. They discuss the current and future challenges, and some positive thoughts as we look into the second half of the decade. Scott highlights how regulation might develop and what companies should do to stay ahead of the curve (listen from 21:06)
Plus: Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Global Rights Compliance, talks about the challenges for business in changing regulatory climates. In conversation with Ian, they discuss the importance of getting risk assessments right...2025-01-0940 minInnovation Forum podcastWeekly podcast – How to stay ahead of the legislative curve for responsible sourcing this decadeThis week: Ian Welsh talks with Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way and founder and former CEO of the Earthworm Foundation. They discuss the current and future challenges, and some positive thoughts as we look into the second half of the decade. Scott highlights how regulation might develop and what companies should do to stay ahead of the curve (listen from 21:06)
Plus: Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Global Rights Compliance, talks about the challenges for business in changing regulatory climates. In conversation with Ian, they discuss the importance of getting risk assessments right...2025-01-0940 minInnovation Forum podcastWeekly podcast – Transformative timelines: the evolution of corporate deforestation policiesThis week: Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Tropical Forest Trust, now known as Earthworm, talks with Ian Welsh about the history of the development of corporate no-deforestation commitments and policies. In the first of a two-part interview, they highlight landmark moments from Nestlé's pledge in 2010 to pivotal role of Wilmar in reshaping the palm oil industry.
Plus: discussions of cutting plastic production at INC-5 for the global plastics treaty; collaboration between fashion rental service and food delivery company to deliver clothing to customers; the...2024-11-2822 minInnovation Forum podcastWeekly podcast – Transformative timelines: the evolution of corporate deforestation policiesThis week: Scott Poynton, CEO and founder of A Different Way, and founder and former CEO of the Tropical Forest Trust, now known as Earthworm, talks with Ian Welsh about the history of the development of corporate no-deforestation commitments and policies. In the first of a two-part interview, they highlight landmark moments from Nestlé's pledge in 2010 to pivotal role of Wilmar in reshaping the palm oil industry.
Plus: discussions of cutting plastic production at INC-5 for the global plastics treaty; collaboration between fashion rental service and food delivery company to deliver clothing to customers; the...2024-11-2822 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastDaring Dialogue #1: On Regeneration - A Quiet Chat Between Scott & NadeneNadene Canning is a facilitator, learning designer, coach, mentor and a very fine human being. She cares about others and has deep experience supporting people to travel their journeys. I had the privilege of meeting Nadene online in January 2024 and in person a month or so later. We got along like a house on fire. We're both fascinated by this notion of regeneration; yes, of soils and Nature, but in our case, most particularly the regeneration of the human spirit. We have committed to exploring the topic in a series of short (around 10 min) podcasts. ...2024-06-1810 min
Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food305 Scott Poynton – Crises drive change: stories from within the transformation of Nestlé's palm oil value chainA conversation with Scott Poynton, founder of the Forest Trust, now known as the Earthworm Foundation, about supply chains, environmental regeneration and addressing environmental scandals from the forests of rural Australia to his groundbreaking work with major corporations like Nestlé on no-deforestation commitments. Scott’s experiences in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Tasmania, and reforestation projects reveal the intricate balance between economic growth and environmental conservation. Do you remember a few years ago Greenpeace released a video with a kitkat chocolate with an orangutan' finger in it, which very clearly made the statement that much of the pa...2024-06-041h 36
The SpokenWeb PodcastNotes from the Underground: Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Ultimatum Urban Poetry FestivalFor most people, the “poetry reading” conjures stuffy intonation styles, cheap wine in plastic cups, and polite clapping. But for a riotous underground scene in 1980s Montreal, the poetry reading was the site for radical experimentation in artistic performance. At the Ultimatum Urban Poetry Festival, which first took place in 1985, literary all stars like William Burroughs, Kathy Acker, John Giorno, and Herbert Huncke performed alongside obscure Quebecois poets, all while embracing new technologies and a punk ethos to push poetry to its limits. The event—which ultimately dissolved into financial near-ruin and briefly required one of its organizers to flee t...2024-05-0644 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastGretha Oost - 1Million Mini MissionsGretha Oost is inspiring. An inventor, an entrepreneur, a community member and a true believer that together, we can make the world a better place. Gretha has built a beautiful initiative called "1million mini missions" to help people to come together to do what they each can do. All on their own, these mini missions are beautiful, but together, they represent a catalyst to inspire social change from the ground up, by focusing on what's possible, that which binds us together, not what divides us. https://www.1mmm.org/2024-02-1958 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastMark Bjornsgaard - Impact EntrepreneurMark Bjornsgaard is the Founder and CEO of Deep Green which decarbonises commercial and domestic heating. He invests in projects that help make the world a better place. Mark shares some of the lessons he's learned along the way to help new impact entrepreneurs make their impact.2023-10-1351 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAndrew ReevesAndrew Reeves is Commercial Director of WhatIF Foods. WhatIF Foods is a 'planet-based' food company and a Pond Foundation member. Andrew discusses the development of WhatIF Foods as a company, centred around solving the world's 'Nutritional Paradox', where global food systems are far too reliant on very few crops, and food inequality is extremely widespread.2023-06-1350 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAbdulai Abdul-RazakAbdulai Abdul-Razak (Razak) is the Kasima Ghana Operations Manager for the regenerative Bambara bean agricultural project in the Northern Region of Ghana. Razak shares the story of his humble upbringing and his journey to his current position, and shares how a regenerative agricultural project can unfold for the project and the people involved.2023-06-0147 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastElizabeth Bashiru Elizabeth Bashiru (Lizzy) leads Pond Foundation’s Hilary’s Kids initiative in northern Ghana which supports communities and particularly children with learning materials, safe drinking water, community health equipment and opportunities for women entrepreneurship. Lizzy discusses her family, background, and experience which led to her journey to this position. 2023-05-1620 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastInspiring ChangeIn this episode, I discuss the process of bringing change in some of the world's largest industries, and within the hearts of the people involved. I share something of my career and experience finding a path to change, and my understanding of what it means to change. Change happens deep within the human heart, not in the mind. Logical arguments and criticism often have little impact on industry leaders, but impactful change often came from being guided to approach things with their heart and their values.2023-04-0722 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastRegenerative RevolutionI share more about the work I've been doing in Ghana to set up a Bambara bean regenerative agricultural supply chain with Pond Foundation members WhatIF Foods and Kasima Ghana. I discuss the project's progress going into the second growing season, the problems we came across, and the achievements of the pilot season. Listen to the earlier episode, "Reflections on Ghana", for an introduction to the project. 2023-03-2024 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastTaking Your Climate ActionIn this solo podcast, I discuss climate change and climate action. In the midst of some of the worst European heatwaves on record, I hope to help answer the question: What can I do to address climate change?2022-07-2626 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastReflections on GhanaIn this solo podcast, I share my experiences over the first months of 2022 working in Tamale, northern Ghana. Since Feb 2022, I have been working with a Singaporean-based food company called WhatIF Foods to build a regenerative supply chain for the Bambara groundnut. Here I reflect on what I saw of the lives of the farmers and the way we need to work to improve things, to do things a different way.2022-07-1926 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastTony Rinaudo On HopeBeing human brings change and hope. A chat with Tony Rinaudo, The Forest Maker. In this episode, Tony Rinaudo and Scott discuss hope, humanity, and forest regeneration as they describe their experiences in conservation.2022-05-2840 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastStephanie LentzIn this podcast, Scott discusses sustainability with Stephanie Lentz, CEO and founder of Scoop Marketplace, a zero-waste grocery store in Seattle. Stephanie tells the story of how she became interested in sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. She tries to inspire others to take imperfect action, making progress rather than always striving for perfection.2021-12-1634 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAlex PastollniggIn this podcast, Scott chats to Alex Pastollnigg, the founder of Fair Voyage, a social enterprise based in Zurich. She describes how she transitioned out of the world of finance and banking, and how she is finding her purpose through her work in promoting sustainable and ethical travel. She also shares insights into her new project on Global Healing which explores how the traumas we experience in childhood cast shadows forward into our adult lives2021-12-1652 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastNigel MajakariIn this podcast, Scott talks to Nigel Majakari, the founder of Ca'lyah, one of The Pond Foundation's founding members. Ca'lyah is a furniture company that was founded to create design and art objects by bringing together award-winning designers and traditional artisans/craftspeople. 2021-10-2035 min
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The Scott Poynton PodcastKijani ForestryIn this podcast, Scott talks to two of the founders of Kijani Forestry, Paul and Beau, about their fantastic project and the impact that they're having. Kijani Forestry is one of My Carbon Zero's project partners who produce sustainable charcoal in Uganda to save old-growth forests and better local livelihoods.2021-09-0848 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastEmma GallagherIn this podcast, Scott interviews Emma Gallagher, cricket manager at Cricket Victoria. Emma discusses how sport shaped her idea of family, identity, and community in Australia; and how these experiences affected her wellbeing over the course of her life.2021-08-3147 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJosh BeaumontIn this podcast, Scott talks to Josh Beaumont, a Club and Competitions Specialist at Cricket Victoria. Josh describes how he ended up in his position, and how he works with the sport and the local community.2021-08-2334 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastGeeta StillwellIn this podcast, Scott discusses his experience with Geeta learning to become a forest therapy guide. Geeta also shares her story, explaining how she became a forest therapy guide and the philosophy and practice behind it. 2021-08-0548 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBen PageBen Page is a Forest Therapy Guide and Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. He’s just published his first book, “Healing Trees,” has Founded a School and thinks deeply about his and all human relationships with the Earth. Scott was inspired to interview Ben after completing his own Forest Therapy Guide training.2021-07-1556 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastThe Art of the PossibleIn this podcast, I share my perceptions and actions on climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. I discuss how each of us can cope with it and take action as individuals. We need to combat governmental and corporate inaction on climate change, which can come from each and every one of you.2021-07-0514 min
SwissPatsS3E34 - Healthfirst.ch joins us to tell us about an importance subject, including a free webinar!Dr Mecky McNeill from Healthfirst.ch joined Gary to discuss some serious and important issues - Mental Health and suicide. To coincide with Movember, the yearly event to raise awareness for mens health, HealthFirst.ch is running a free webinar about the topic, with experts on hand to discuss it, as well as interact with the audience.
This free 1 hour online panel discussion on the subject of men's mental health, hosted by Dr Mecky and Dr Michelle Wright, will be on 30th November, and the guest speakers are
Dr Thomas Ihde, Swiss Psychiatrist and Pro Mente Sa...2020-11-2316 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastNatasha MehendrenNatasha Mahendran is an Australian, currently based in Malaysia. She works in Human Rights and International Development and is currently with the Earthworm Foundation on the supply chains of many big companies.2020-11-1646 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastChris LangwallnerChris Langwallner is the Founder and CEO of WhatIF Foods - The company addresses the paradoxical existence of hunger, obesity, micronutrient deficiencies and the destruction of our planet – what is known as the Nutritional Paradox. Chris and Scott discuss WhatIF Foods, the Nutritional Paradox, and life in general.2020-11-1046 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastTina TalbotTina Talbot is a children's author who is based in the UK. Her stories are based around nature and the environment, where she aims to "give nature a voice". In this podcast, Tina describes how she became an author, and why she writes about nature.2020-11-0336 min
If I Had Been Born A GirlA Conversation with Scott PoyntonTom Waterhouse in conversation with forester, environmental activist, walker, connector and change-maker, Scott Poynton.2020-10-301h 27
The Scott Poynton PodcastWhat The Pond means to Scott Poynton2020-10-1403 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBoris GojanovicBoris Gojanovic is a sports doctor at the Swiss Olympic Medical Centre in Geneva. Boris talks us through his life, his journey to becoming a doctor, and his relationship with wellbeing.2020-10-1247 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastWelcome to The Pond!Scott Poynton and Julien Troussier have a conversation about a new community that they have set up, The Pond. Welcome to The Pond, what does The Pond mean to the co-hosts, and what can it do to help you?2020-10-1224 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastManoj KrishnaManoj Krishna is the founder of the Human Wisdom Program, based in the UK. The project aims to transform individual lives and make the world a better place, by enabling people to understand themselves and how their minds work, since so many problems first begin in our thinking.2020-09-2143 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastMichael FischerMichael Fischer, a very good friend of mine, is the country manager at the Movember Foundation in Europe. Today, Michael tells us about the Movember Foundation's role as a change-maker, and how they go about making changes to the face of men's health.2020-08-2641 min
Earth MattersConnecting, Cooperating & Changing for NatureScott Poynton's passion lies in helping create more positive change in the world, and he has spent his life working to bring change in highly complex, challenging situations. The founder of The Forest Trust (TFT), Scott used his time at TFT to help some of the world’s largest companies transform the way they source their products. Though still working on forests, Scott's focus has now pivoted to people, aiming to help individuals connect to themselves, to others and to nature. He joins us to share more about his life's work, and also how you can be part of tw...2020-08-1744 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastHeloise BucklandHeloise Buckland is co-Founder and CEO of Husk. Husk, working out of Cambodia, improves small farmers' livelihoods by transforming rice husk into biochar products to regenerate soils, increase yields and capture carbon.2020-03-2916 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastFlorian ReberFlorian Reber, a Swiss-German political scientist, sustainability advisor and climate change specialist left the office and discovered true innovation in climate change on two wheels, riding thousands of kilometres across the Alps and in the US. 2019-11-2035 min
I by IMDCareers with Purpose Panel Discussion at Annual International Alumni EventCareers with Purpose IMD Alumni Panelists: Pierre Morgon, NED, CEO, MRGN Advisors - Scott Poynton, Founding Principal, Stott Poynton Sarl - Gerard Bos, Director - Global Business and Biodiversity Programme, IUCN - Marie-Laure Schaufelberger, Group Stewardship Officer, Pictet Group - Jan van der Kaaij, Co-Founder, Finch & Beak2019-11-0519 min
The Big MiddleKay ScorahWe in the so-called rich world are grappling with how to recast our societies to move beyond the obsolete learn-earn-retire-in-your-prime model of life. Deepest hat tip to Professors Andrew Scott (episode 6 is our interview) and Lynda Gratton of the London Business School for their book The 100 Year Life - a roadmap for our rapidly ageing differently populations.
Lifelong learning is a critical component of their map for longer lives of multiple careers, breaks and transitions - lives not defined by those three progressive stages.
But how can you live a multi-stage life of learning when...2019-10-0343 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJacques NolletJacques Nollet is a Senior Exec in a French Tech firm. He works crazy hours and struggles to find time to wind down. Jacques came on the Big Walk in August 2019 and here, in French, shares his impressions of how time in the trees helped him get back to himself.2019-08-2620 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAlban MayneAlban joined me on the Big Walk across Switzerland in August 2019. There he learned again to slow down, to hear the rain falling on the leaves of trees, to breathe, to marvel at the beauty of the small things. He was reminded that what is essential is invisible to the eye.2019-08-2631 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastTony RinaudoTony Rinaudo is a humble Australian who has changed, for the better, millions of people's lives. He stumbled upon a way to get trees back into the dry, barren landscapes of Sahelian Africa and 20 years on, he’s been responsible for the reforestation of more than 5 millions hectares in Niger alone.2019-06-0640 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastDr. Kat BruceDr Kat Bruce, is the Founder and CEO of NatureMetrics, mixing the rigour of science with the drive of being a young entrepreneur. Kat shares the story of her journey to science and everything about NatureMetrics’ funky new technology to help protect biodiversity.2019-03-1219 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJohn WatkinJohn Watkin had a great job and belonged. He was doing what he loved, had great purpose and was well rewarded which included being sponsored to do a study tour to Harvard Business School. Then he was made redundant. John joined me on a Big Walk across Switzerland in August 2018 and here recounts how the ten day walk in the mountains helped cleanse his heart and soul.2018-10-1037 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAnne-Marie HunsackerAnne-Marie Hunsaker is an inspiring and truly courageous human being deeply connected to Mother Earth. She shares her battle with shame, growing up in a conservative religious community and finding her way after a terrible experience.2018-09-1847 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastScott WilliamsScott Williams discovered the joy of running in his 20s and since then hasn't looked back. He's now run almost 100 marathons and ultra-marathons and here speaks of his philosophy of life and what it means to get to the starting line.2018-08-0140 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastHumanity: What to do?We're failing to end deforestation. Blaming companies isn't working. We need to speak to each other, to work together.2018-05-1608 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastLuca's StoriesA follow up to the "Broken Boys" Podcast which I did in February, which reminded me of the stories my youngest son, Luca, wrote for some of his school projects. Here are his stories.2018-03-1511 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastRoisin MortimerRoisin Mortimer, a TFT colleague, completed a Masters of Agro Ecology in 2017. Her thesis explored the role of values in the origination, formulation and implementation of No Deforestation Policies (NDPs). She presented her intriguing findings at TFT HQ a2018-03-0635 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastRobyn TynerRobyn Tyner has dedicated his life to supporting young people develop intellectually but also to grow as wonderfully rounded young adults going out into the world. Robyn's commitment to his charges is hugely inspiring and in this podcast, we learn about Robyn's own journey to teaching and a personal philosophy that underpins everything he does.2018-03-0135 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBroken BoysA personal reflection on the recent tragic shooting in the US and a New York Times Op ED on the subject. Why is it that it's always boys?2018-02-2808 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastWorms for PeaceA follow-up episode from Global Worming. Sara Moledor and Julien Troussier let me know how the Worm Project in Palestine was going. Using a waste management problem, and a few worms, they are trying to figure out a solution to the soil degradation issue.2018-02-2621 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastWalk Sew GoodMegan O'Malley and Gab Murphy set out on a mission in 2017/18 to walk across 4 SE Asian countries to raise awareness of sustainable fashion - they wanted to know who made their clothes. Listen to their story to hear about all of the great experiences they2018-02-0935 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastHilary ThompsonHilary Thompson has dedicated her life to looking behind the products we see on the shelves. She has focused on environmental practices such as no-deforestation, and primarily focuses on labour practices and exploitation issues.2018-02-0139 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastSarah MortimerSarah Mortimer is an early childhood educator in the Punmu community. Sarah bases her teachings to the children in this very remote area in Western Australia around Nature-Pedagogy, a program based around the human connection to nature.2017-12-2430 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJohn DeighanJohn Deighan is a teacher at the International School of Geneva, who is responsible for bringing guest speakers to the school to talk to the students. These speakers bring great insights and life experiences to share at the school.2017-11-0935 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastToby WebbIn the latest episode of the Poynton, Webb dialogue on all things sustainable the pair discuss: the decision to disband the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge, IPOP; IOI's decision to abandon their lawsuit against the RSPO, Resolute's decision to keep suing Green2017-10-1634 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastDaniel KleinDaniel Klein is the Founder of The Perennial Plate, a documentary series focusing on sustainable food. What I love about The Perennial Plate films is that they don’t judge the people they’re filming. They don’t try to force a message down your throat; they’re gentle. They just show their subjects’ way of life and I believe this is profoundly important, profoundly beautiful in fact.2017-10-0255 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastAaron BoydAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Aaron Boyd - "In search of success"2017-09-0411 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastEnviva - InspirationEnviva employee's responses to the question: "What inspires you?"2017-09-0406 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastVince TaylorAs part of the Enviva interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Vince Taylor - "Just keep going"2017-09-0419 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastPhil BainAs part of the Enviva interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Phil Bain - "Appreciating the land"2017-09-0429 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastLee JacksonAs part of the Enviva interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Lee Jackson - "Mr Experience"2017-09-0411 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastLauren KillianAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Lauren Killian - "Life entrepreneur"2017-09-0413 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastKyle PrendergastAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Kyle Prendergast - "Aspiring Hall of Famer"2017-09-0411 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastKim CesafskyAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Kim Cesafsky - "For the love of learning"2017-09-0414 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastDennis VickAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Dennis Vick - "Going with the flow"2017-09-0411 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastEnviva - DisappointmentEnviva employees responses to the question: "What is your greatest disappointment?"2017-09-0404 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastElizabeth SmithAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Cooee! Podcast: Elizabeth Smith - "Living life to the fullest"2017-09-0409 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBrad AntillAs part of the Enviva interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Brad Antill - "Forests & Faith"2017-09-0416 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastDon GrantAs part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Don Grant - "Life with purpose"2017-09-0419 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastSara MoledorIn this Podcast, Global Worming, Sara Moledor discusses the importance of worms in a modern world. We're starting a project to introduce worm farming to Palestine and Sara is helping us. Hear Sara's experience after a recent visit to the West Bank and learn more about the thinking behind earthworms in Palestine2017-07-1220 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBriony TaylorBriony Taylor teaches Class 1 students at the La Chataigneraie Campus of the International School of Geneva. A few years back, Briony and I introduced worm farming to the 5-year-olds and now over 600 students in the Primary Campus are interacting with worms.2017-06-1216 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastLetizia & DavidLetizia Savin and her son David the hosts for Earthworm's recent gathering at Plan de la Tour, Agriturismo, Cogne Italy talk to Scott Poynton and Julien Troussier about their work, their lives and their inspiration.2017-06-0141 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastPierre FonjallazScott Poynton talks with biodynamic winemaker Pierre Fonjallaz about his winemaking practice on the hills beside Lake Leman, Switzerland. Pierre talks about the motivations to change his approach, his new 5000-year timeline for sustainability, and his discovery how - as he started implementing biodynamic processes - that he began to learn from the land and the plants about other aspects of life.2017-06-0135 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastNext Victim Please"Next Victim Please" is the third and final Podcast from my trip to India. This time I find out: Who are the hardy souls working to help people and plant trees in rural India?2017-05-0929 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastKrishan RaoThe second in the series from India after Stone Voices. I share it with you here so that you can learn more about Krishan and the tree planting project we do together.2017-05-0930 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastPeople Planet ProfitPeople Planet Profit - A look at Nestlé’s Responsible Sourcing Studio in Thailand. Scott's insights after participating in a week-long induction for Nestlé's new Responsible Sourcing Team, led by Benjamin Ware.2017-03-0628 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastStone VoicesIn this podcast, Scott Poynton interviews several Indian villagers who work in the stone industry, aiming to learn more about global stone supply chains. With the help of NGOs, these villagers are striving, but they need more help from the developed world.2017-01-1925 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJulien TroussierJulien Troussier, co-founder of the Earthworm Foundation, on Adam Curtis's documentary Hypernormalisation. 2016-11-2212 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastKlaus LacknerProfessor Klaus Lacker is Director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions at Arizona State University. Here he describes the urgent need to take carbon out of the atmosphere and his research into ways to do it effectively and efficiently, This podcast features the song"Springish" by Gillicuddy, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.2016-10-3120 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastLorinda JaneLorinda Jane is founder and CEO of Australian NGO, Palm Oil Investigations. POI was founded in 2013 and has amassed a huge following on Facebook, which has now branched out into an eco-store for sustainable products.2016-05-1735 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastBarbara ReidBarbara Reid came to TFT in Switzerland to lead the Circle of Trust, an idea developed by Parker Palmer in the US. Barbara is the only trained facilitator of the Circle of Trust concept in Europe. This idea is based on collaboration and reflection in our2015-12-1425 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJeremy GoonJeremy Goon is the Cheif Sustainability Officer at Wilmar International, a TFT member since 2013. We have had a great experience working with each other in the past. Today he shares his difficulties implementing Wilmar's no-deforestation policy through its supply chains.2015-10-2821 min
The Scott Poynton PodcastJesslyne WidjajaJesslyne Widjaja is the Chair of the Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) Sustainability Committee, Indonesia's largest Palm Oil company. Jesslyne has a background in Finance, and only recently became involved in sustainability, who is helping GAR meet its sustain2015-09-3012 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsPlantations: local communities are part of the green economy tooListen to a short documentary aired on World Radio Switzerland (Geneva based English language radio; http://worldradio.ch/index.shtml) about the green business of investing in plantations. Find out about the commendable business of Reinvest Partners. They provide alternative investments opportunities replanting bare lands, in accordance to sustainable practices and local legislations. Also interviewed for the programme, TFT CEO Scott Poynton reminds the listener about the importance of taking into account the needs and practices of all local stakeholders. In particular, he talks about the importance of Customary Law, which is very often ignored by national laws.2010-04-0805 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Robert HuninkRobert Hunink is President of the Board of Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB) and Executive Vice President of DLH, CIB's parent company. Robert worked for 35 years in the global timber industry and more than 15 of those have been in some capacity with CIB. He has an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience and really was the architect of CIB's push for FSC certification.
Here TFT's Scott Poynton speaks with Robert about CIB's FSC project and what it has meant for the company.2009-06-2831 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Andres Gut 1 - Early timesAndres Gut "why not me?"
In mid-November 2008, Scott Poynton had the pleasure of travelling to north-eastern Switzerland to meet Erika and Andres Gut. Andres, the long-standing Chairman of Precious Woods, knew then that he was in the final stages of his fight against cancer. Andres and Scott Poynton had been discussing for some months the idea that they would do an interview to capture Andres' thoughts and to reflect on a life well lived. Despite speaking with some difficulty, Andres shared many stories from his life; how he'd always been passionate about forests and how the many things he'd done...2009-01-3004 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsInterview with Sofie BeckhamScott Poynton met up with Sofie Beckham, Forestry Manager for IKEA Supply Chain, in Washington D.C last September. It is taken us a little while to post the interview but here Sofie speaks about her job and how she came to be involved in forestry.2009-01-1511 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIvan Muir (SGS South Africa) & Scott Poynton (TFT Executive Director)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1704 min