The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders

Our Top 10 Sustainability Podcasts for Business Leaders  

In the spirit of making things easy for you, we’ve put together a carefully curated list of the top 10 most insightful and educational sustainability podcasts. And with so many companies and employees still working from home, this is the perfect way to continue your professional development from the comfort of your home office. 

#1: GreenBiz 350 Podcast  

If it’s making headlines in sustainable news, you can be sure that GreenBiz 350 is dissecting it with an inimitable mix of wit, clarity, and vast industry knowledge. Hosts Joel Makower and Heather Clancy, both titans of the sustainability field, approach their topics with a fact-based optimism that can’t help but inspire hope.  

#2: The Sustainability Agenda  

The Sustainability Agenda podcast has Fergal Byrne hosting a killer lineup of sustainability experts and thought leaders to take on some of the biggest questions in the industry today. Discussions are piercing and tactical, yet manage to retain an accessible, down-to-earth quality that makes for great listening. Learn how some of the top sustainability professionals are devising innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.  

#3: The Energy Gang  

The Energy Gang podcast features engaging discussions centered around the many factors that are changing America’s energy markets. Become aware of upcoming trends and policies before they happen. Hosted by energy futurist Jigar Shah, energy policy expert Katherine Hamilton and Greentech Editor Stephen Lacey.  

#4: Sustainability Defined  

Sustainability is a relatively broad concept. Over at the Sustainability Defined podcast, they know this well. Hosts Jay Seigel and Scott Breen have a lofty goal: to push ambiguity out of the conversation.   

Each episode, they break down an aspect of sustainability in clear, measured terms with the help of a guest expert. Whether you are a sustainability pro or are new to the topic, this podcast will help you learn something new!    

#5: Sustainababble  

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by analytical discussion and you can’t take any more experts throwing facts and figures around, then we’ve got just the podcast for you. Sustainababble is a rare blend of comedy, industry knowledge, and thought-provoking insight. Hosts David Powell and Oliver Hayes will make you laugh, blissfully unaware that you’ve been learning all along.  

#6: The Sustainable Futures Report  

Sustainability coach Anthony Day’s The Sustainable Futures Report is a well-researched podcast detailing how you can handle being in the middle of resource depletion, a climate change emergency, and an energy crisis… and still find a way to be profitable. Learn how you can fine-tune your sustainability initiatives to be in true concert with your cash flow.  

#7: The Impact Report  

The Impact Report is unique in that it brings students, alumni, and faculty in Bard College’s MBA in Sustainability Program together with leaders in business and social entrepreneurship. Most of the discussion centers on innovation in sustainability across the globe. Learn about novel strategies being implemented all over the world — they might just help you see your own challenges in a new light.  

#8: America Adapts 

Hosted by Doug Parsons, America Adapts features scientists, activists, policymakers and journalists covering the latest topics in how people and industries are adapting to climate change. This podcast explores sustainability challenges we are currently facing, and different ways society is (or could be) tackling those challenges. This podcast covers difficult topics in an educational and refreshingly optimistic way! 

#9: Think: Sustainability  

Think: Sustainability is a podcast that digs deep into the impact of consumption across all areas of life. Host Julia Carr-Catzel pursues questions that cover the scope of industry, technology, and human life. Learn about innovative approaches and emerging tech that can help you work smarter.  

#10: Planet A – Talks on Climate Change 

If you’re looking for a podcast that is easy to listen to, covers current climate topics, and offers solutions, then Planet A – Talks on Climate Change is the podcast for you! hosted by the Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jørgensen, this podcast features interviews with leading experts, policy makers, and activists. Each episode addresses challenges in sustainability and offers possible solutions to leave you feeling hopeful! 

Listen, Learn, Lead  

That’s a wrap! We hope these resources offer you the motivation and knowledge to leverage the increased global focus on sustainability into an opportunity for your personal and professional growth. 

Looking for more virtual learning opportunities? Check out our blog, The EHS Professional’s Quick-Link Guide to Environment, Health, and Safety Webinars. 

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