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S3 E4, Impact consulting: shaping sustainability’s next chapter, Adam Garfunkel, Junxion Strategy.

S3 E4, Impact consulting: shaping sustainability’s next chapter, Adam Garfunkel, Junxion Strategy.

by Ned Wells | May 26, 2026

Adam’s route into sustainability began unexpectedly. After moving to Canada in his early twenties, he took a job as a door‑to‑door canvasser for Greenpeace, expanding the canvassing operations over time. Returning to the UK, he joined Friends of the Earth as a...
S3 E2, Creating better apparel: pursuing sustainability with scale, with Tom Cotter, OCEANR

S3 E2, Creating better apparel: pursuing sustainability with scale, with Tom Cotter, OCEANR

by Ally Dunnett | May 13, 2026

After an early attempt at building a consumer brand, demand from organisations looking for credible sustainability partners reshaped the company’s direction. Today OCEANR delivers bespoke uniforms and merchandise for clients such as Necker Island, blending performance...
S3 E1, Rebuilding lives, rethinking work: fair global hiring with Geoff Hucker, CEO Work for Impact

S3 E1, Rebuilding lives, rethinking work: fair global hiring with Geoff Hucker, CEO Work for Impact

by Ned Wells | May 5, 2026

Geoff’s story as a driver of positive change doesn’t stop there. In 2019 he launched Work for Impact — a for-profit platform connecting global employers with talent in low-income countries. We take a deep dive into how the business works today: a lean fee structure...
S2 E7, Dogs, sustainability and the power of professional standards, with Jay Light, Director, PACT Dogs.

S2 E7, Dogs, sustainability and the power of professional standards, with Jay Light, Director, PACT Dogs.

by Ned Wells | Apr 27, 2026

We explore how PACT sits within the wider animal welfare ecosystem, working alongside the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and helping shape standards across charities, trainers, behaviourists, and regulators. A big theme is the unexpected reach of dog trainers....
S2 E6, Responsible workplace supply and smarter procurement, with Darren Aston, Managing Director, Aston & James.

S2 E6, Responsible workplace supply and smarter procurement, with Darren Aston, Managing Director, Aston & James.

by Ned Wells | Apr 21, 2026

We hear how the company has evolved since Covid. Changing workplace patterns, shifting customer needs, and a more complex procurement landscape have pushed Aston & James to become more consultative and responsive. The conversation explores what responsible...
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