In episode 3, we speak to Richard Pyatt from CR Plus and Animesh Ghosh from Envirya about the decarbonisation journeys of industrial sites they have supported. The podcast discusses how to approach industrial decarbonisation, what energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies are available and how delivery partners can help to advise industrial sites on how to reduce their energy demand and carbon emissions. Guests: Richard Pyatt | Director - CR Plus Animesh Ghosh | Managing Director - Envi...
Aug 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 26
What is the role of collaboration and trustworthy data in mapping our urban environment to fight climate change and build more resilient cities? In this episode, we explore how collective intelligence and open data sharing can protect cities from natural disasters. Together with our guest speakers, we will also be discussing the rules and agreements needed to be established in order to enable this kind of resilience. Guests: Holger Kessler - NUAR Stakeholder and Communications Lead, Geospatial C...
Jul 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of the IETF podcast we will hear from industrial sites both large and small who are actively decarbonising their manufacturing operations with support from the IETF. Focussing on industrial energy efficiency, we speak to Tim Shire from Essar UK and Alex Patrick-Smith from Hinton Perry and Davenhill on why industrial decarbonisation is important to them and what they plan to deploy on their sites in the North West and Midlands respectively. Guests: Tim Shire | Energy Management an...
Jul 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 24
This podcast series will explore why we need to support industrial decarbonisation - what policies and standards are helping to drive a change and move the industrial sectors, such as manufacturing, towards net zero carbon. In episode 1, we speak to Rachel Arber from the Dept for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Sebastiaan Van Dort from BSI Group. In order to have a thriving industrial sector whilst also meeting the UK’s net zero carbon targets we need to support the energy intensive...
Jul 21, 2022•22 min•Ep. 23
It is said that you ‘cannot change what you cannot measure’. Geospatial data has been central to estimating and understanding the current trends, and predicting the effects in climate change. In this episode, we discuss this incredible important role that data plays supporting resilience and adaptation to climate change, with the help of practical case studies from those deeply affected by it, and those providing solutions. Guests: Titus Letaapo - Co-founder, GEO Indigenous Alliance Andrew Zolli...
Jul 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 22
What is the role of finance in supporting the efforts towards reaching net zero and reducing carbon emissions? In this episode, we will explore how finance can tackle injustice by supporting business to understand financial risk, and transfer wealth from developed to developing countries for the benefit of the environment and the people that look after it. Guests: Josh Gilbert – CEO, SustGlobal Federica Bietta – Managing Director, Coalition for Rainforest Nations Moderators: Suzie Imber - Space ...
Jun 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 21
What is the role of geospatial data in building a more prosperous, yet sustainable tomorrow? In this episode, we will explore why innovation is so important for turning challenges into opportunities, as well as building economic resilience. In this episode, we will also challenge our understanding of what innovation actually means in the context of climate action, and discuss about the need for incremental versus transformational change. Guests: Geoff Kendall - Co-founder & CEO, FutureFit Lu...
Jun 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 20
In our past episodes, we have debated on the colours of hydrogen, introduced how hydrogen is produced and where it should be used, delving into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries, and dedicated our last episodes to focus on the aviation and maritime sector. In this fifth episode, Steffan Eldred and Neelam Mughal from Innovate UK KTN discuss how the glass industry is driving new hydrogen developments, and research and explore the hydrogen t...
May 30, 2022•21 min•Ep. 19
What is the state of play post COP26? How can we continue to implement the actions discussed during COP? And how can we maintain action and public interest in the climate emergency when dramatic international events take up the news headlines? These are the key questions that we will look at in the first episode of the Geo for Earth podcast. We are also excited to launch our latest publication, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in ...
May 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 18
In our past episodes, we have been introducing how hydrogen is produced and where it should be used, delving into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries, and dedicated the last episode to focus especially on the aviation industry. In this fourth episode, Simon Buckley and Matthew Moss from Innovate UK KTN are exploring the use of hydrogen in the global maritime industry alongside their special guest Chester Lewis, Business Development Manager ...
May 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 17
In this third episode, Steffan Eldred and Hannah Abson from Innovate UK KTN are exploring the scale of the opportunity that hydrogen and aviation present alongside their special guest Katy Milne , Head of Industrial Strategy at FlyZero. Innovate UK KTN is a member of the Jet Zero Council (JZC) – a partnership between industry and government convening ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver zero-emission transatlantic flight within a generation. Learn more here . Guests Steffan Eldred | Know...
Apr 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 16
With our first episode introducing how hydrogen is produced, we now delve into where it will be most effective in decarbonising energy, industrial and chemical industries. We also look at relevant government policies and programs that ascertain the end use of H2. The Innovate UK KTN Hydrogen Innovation Network is bringing you this second episode with Steffan Eldred and Simon Buckley from Innovate UK KTN who continue their ‘back to basics' approach and delve deeper to understand where hydrogen sh...
Apr 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 15
How is hydrogen currently produced? How will it be produced in the future? How will it fit in with the energy system? These are the key questions that we will look at in our first Hydrogenerally podcast, including a simple key to understand all the different colours of hydrogen. Click here to download the transcript on Innovate UK KTN's website . About the series HydroGenerally is a podcast series that is giving a voice to explore the applications, opportunities and challenges of the hydrogen ec...
Mar 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Astrid Ayel interviews Professor Tim Vorley, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Oxford Brookes University , who is leading the “Innovating Next Generation Services through Collaborative Design” research project also called NextGenPSF . Tim shares his experience working with mid-sized accountancy and law firms to approach the AI readiness challenge through a process of collaborative design. Read more about the interview here . Read the transcript here ....
Oct 26, 2021•19 min•Ep. 13
One of QinetiQ’s key roles is to create, apply and scale up new research and technologies. In this third and last episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and our special guest Dr Kevin Mitchell, Metamaterials Lead at QinetiQ, discuss the journey of Metamaterials development from research to commercialisation. Kevin Mitchell especially tries to answer how he undertakes the R&E process and shares his view about where Metamaterials might find business & development opportunities in the coming yea...
Oct 21, 2021•16 min•Ep. 12
Textiles are so much more than clothing and soft furnishings; they impact almost every aspect of our lives, and their potential is only as limited as our imaginations... Are textiles the ideal industry to be focusing on smart materials, such as metamaterials? What are the challenges with environmental and resource issues? How could we bring together materials development, manufacturing and design product companies around a shared vision? In this second episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and Anne ...
Oct 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 11
In this first episode, Duncan Foster Fitzsimons and James Johnstone try to define what a metamaterial is, explore the applications of this material, and discuss its manufacturing processes, risk and challenges. They also exchange views on potential opportunities in emerging markets and applications for these technologies. Speakers Duncan Foster Fitzsimons, Director at 7TH Design & Invention, Salar Surgical James Johnstone, Director of Programme Management at Advanced Materials Development Lt...
Sep 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 10
In this fifth and last episode of the Battery Caffè series, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha of KTN are discussing batteries for off-highway vehicles together with Steve Abbott of Hyperdrive and Jon Regnart from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (UK). Listening to this podcast, you will get an overview of some of the challenges associated with the decarbonisation of off-highway vehicles, discover some of the potential solutions that can be adopted including the role of batteries and what are ...
Aug 16, 2021•21 min•Ep. 9
In this 4th episode of the Battery Caffè, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha from KTN focus on electric vehicle fire safety - a broad topic of interest for sector specialists as well as the wider public. With their special guests for this episode, Thomas Bartlett, Innovation Lead - Batteries at Innovate UK, and Jonathan Buston, Principal Scientist at the Health and Safety Executive, Nikoleta and Sheena attempt to determine the electric vehicle fire safety challenges and the key issues that n...
Jul 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 8
The Future of Insurance and Risk Management Scott Nelson is CEO of Sweetbridge and founder of the KnowRisk Consortium. The consortium combines information from accounting and audit, corporate ERP systems, insurance and legal information, enabling risk to be managed in real time across the supply chain. The Covid health crisis and associated shortages of goods, including PPE, has highlighted why supply chains matter. In this podcast, Scott explains how the KnowRisk Consortium is building the infr...
Jun 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 7
In this 3rd episode of the Battery Caffè, Nikoleta Piperidou and Sheena Hindocha of KTN are exploring the market trends for solid state batteries together with two leading organisations in the space - Blue Solutions and Ilika. Listening to this podcast, you will learn how commercially viable solid state batteries are today and in which applications they are being used. You will also get an overview of the EU and global market trends, and understand the innovation needs for next generation batter...
Jun 15, 2021•18 min•Ep. 6
A Net Zero future: Developing climate ready financial products Gavin Starks has a long pedigree in setting up innovative programmes. He was the founding CEO of the Open Data Institute, co-chaired the Open Banking Standard and is now the CEO of Icebreaker One. In this podcast, Gavin introduces us to the SERI (Standard for Environment, Risk and Insurance), a UKRI funded programme bringing partner organisations and leading institutions to bridge the data gaps between finance and climate change. Rea...
Jun 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 5
AI for Services Podcast Episode 2: Conversation with Sally Sfeir-Tait, CEO and Co-founder of RegulAItion Where the regulators and the regulated don’t just exist together but positively flourish In this interview, Sally Sfeir-Tait opens up about her journey from lawyer and regulator to starting her own business and talks about “balancing the interests of the few with the interests of the many, in a harmonious way”. Read more here ....
May 21, 2021•23 min•Ep. 4
In Episode 2 of the Battery Caffè podcast, presented by Nikoleta Piperidou, Sheena Hindocha discusses the life-cycle of batteries. She explains the recycling limits, challenges and solutions in order to decrease the environmental impact in this sector, especially focusing on battery end-of-life. Alberto Miguela, involved in the Faraday Battery Challenge project, sets out the objectives and results of this project. Finally, Dr Laura Lander presents her research in techno-economics. Guests Dr. Lau...
May 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 3
AI for Services has launched a podcast series to share the personal stories of the founders who are leading the development of the awarded projects. In the first four episodes Astrid Ayel interviews the Enabling Data Access Competition winners . Self-confessed serial entrepreneur Shamus Rae shares his passion for data models and talks about the purpose that drives his company forward. Engine B, an innovation platform for the professional services sector, uses cutting edge technology to make data...
May 06, 2021•25 min•Ep. 1
In episode 1 of the Battery Caffè podcast, we discuss the major challenges for companies seeking investment in this area, explore which other sectors companies can look at and/or learn from, and give some tips for companies seeking investment. This first episode was inspired by our work on the Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme over the past few months. The Programme, launched in January 2021, took a selection of UK-based SMEs on a journey of training and bespoke workshops ...
Apr 28, 2021•16 min•Ep. 2
