What working in sustainability looks like in today's global market
From EY Sustainability Matters by EY
November 27, 2025 · 39 min · Season 7 · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode explores diverse roles in sustainability through the insights of three industry leaders.
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, listeners will explore what it means to work in sustainability by hearing from three unique perspectives: Janine Osborne, CEO of Sustainable Seas Trust and marine conservation advocate; Alice Ashpitel, Sustainability Lead at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team; and Benjamin Okpara, Senior Consultant in EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. Together, they reveal how sustainability for them is more than a job - it's a mission that spans advocacy, business innovation and advisory work. Listeners will hear how Janine drives systemic change across Africa's blue economy, how Alice embeds sustainability in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 and how Ben helps organizations navigate complex environmental challenges. The episode delves into the realities of the field: balancing ambition with practical constraints, the importance of collaboration, and the personal motivations and experiences that keep these leaders moving forward. 0:00 - Exploring Diverse Roles in the Sustainability Ecosystem 2:12 - Alice Ashpitel on Driving Sustainability in Formula 1 13:41 - Janine Osborne on Marine Conservation and Advocacy 26:00…
People in this episode
Guests: Janine Osborne, Alice Ashpitel, Benjamin Okpara
Topics covered
- sustainability
- marine conservation
- business innovation
- advocacy
- environmental challenges
- collaboration
Keywords
- sustainability
- marine conservation
- Formula 1
- consulting
- environmental challenges
- advocacy
- business practices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sustainable Seas Trust, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
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