The Sustainability Podcast: Episode 1, BizClik's Glen White

As sustainability continues to move from the margins to the centre of corporate strategy, organisations are increasingly looking for practical insights on how to create long-term value while addressing environmental and social challenges. 

Podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for these conversations, offering business leaders, sustainability professionals and industry experts an accessible platform to share ideas, experiences and solutions. 

The launch of the Sustainability Podcast marks a new opportunity for listeners to explore the evolving sustainability landscape through in-depth discussions with influential voices shaping the future of business.

Sustainability as a business imperative

The debut episode of the Sustainability Podcast features a conversation between Sustainability Magazine Senior Editor Charlie King and Glen White, Founder and CEO of BizClik and Sustainability Magazine, exploring what sustainability looks like in 2026 and beyond. 

The discussion examines how sustainability has evolved from a standalone corporate initiative into a core business requirement that must be integrated across every function of an organisation. 

Glen reflects on the growth of Sustainability Magazine into a global community for sustainability leaders and discusses the increasing relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability strategies. 

"Sustainability is about making the business more sustainable, not sustainability for being seen to do sustainability," says Glen. 

The episode also highlights the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful progress and explores how organisations can move beyond performative sustainability efforts to focus on creating measurable business value. 

Throughout the conversation, the emphasis remains on embedding sustainability into the fabric of business operations, ensuring that it contributes to resilience, innovation and long-term growth rather than serving solely as a reputational exercise.

“There's an awareness that the world is getting warmer. There's awareness that we need to do better,” says Glen.

Creating sustainable business transformation

From climate change and net zero to ESG and green finance, the Sustainability Podcast opens the door to a wide range of conversations, shaping the future of business and society.

From Sustainability Magazine to Sustainability LIVE and now the Sustainability Podcast, the mission remains clear: connect leaders, share knowledge and accelerate sustainable business transformation.

Whether you're a business leader, sustainability expert or simply passionate about creating a more sustainable future, the Sustainability Podcast delivers valuable insights and expert perspectives.

Each episode brings together industry experts, innovators and decision-makers to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sustainability.

Listeners gain practical insights, real-world case studies and actionable strategies that can help drive meaningful change within their organisations.

By amplifying diverse perspectives and thought leadership, the Sustainability Podcast serves as a platform for collaboration, inspiration and progress across the global sustainability community.

“The sustainability conversation has to get more sensible," says Glen.

“That's the job of Sustainability Magazine, that's the job of Sustainability Live and that's the job of this podcast.”

Why do podcasts matter?

According to Spotify, podcasts have entered a "golden age", with audiences around the world turning to the format for education, entertainment and community-building. 

Spotify reported a 175% increase in the number of monthly users intentionally listening to podcasts in a single year, highlighting the growing popularity of the medium. 

Podcasts are particularly effective because they offer an intimate and engaging listening experience, enabling audiences to connect deeply with hosts and subject matter. 

Spotify's research found that 60% of listeners tune in to educate themselves, while two-thirds give podcasts their full attention. 

The format also allows listeners to learn during screen-free moments such as commuting, exercising or completing household tasks, making podcasts a uniquely convenient way to consume information. 

For specialised subjects such as sustainability, podcasts provide an ideal space for meaningful discussion, knowledge sharing and community engagement.

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