Imperial Business Podcast

In this episode of Green Minds, we sit down with Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, the acclaimed writers behind the thought-provoking play Kyoto now playing @sohoplace until 3rd May and produced by RSC, Good Chance, Rachel Styne and Jessica Foung. We explore how they bring climate narratives to life on stage, using storytelling to confront the complexities of global climate negotiations. Joe and Joe share insights into their research and writing process, the role of agreement in driving environmental awareness, and how theatre can spark critical conversations about climate justice. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the intersection of creativity and climate action, and how stories can shape our understanding of one of the most pressing challenges of our time. If you've seen the show and are wondering what you can do, visit https://www.goodchance.org.uk/kyoto/act" Have suggestions for future guests or themes you’d like us to explore? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.

In this episode, we explore carbon capture and storage technology through an economic lens with Elsy T. Milan, a PhD Student at the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London. As a multi-disciplinary problem-solver, Elsa shares her journey from navigating international conferences to shaping her aspirations to accelerate decarbonisation. Tune in for insights on the intersection of policy and innovation. As discussed in the podcast: Climate Young negotiators program

Our first episode of Green Minds for the 2025 season features renowned climate activist Clover Hogan, founder of Force of Nature, the youth-driven non-profit channelling climate anxiety into meaningful action. In this episode, Clover discusses her motivations for getting involved with climate change, the purpose of her company, and offers her views on COP events, industry engagement, the education system, and climate activism. To learn more about Clover Hogan and her work, visit her website here. Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.

Gareth Mitchell sits down with David Miles, Professor of Financial Economics at the Business School, about his research on ageing populations and declining birth rates - are they really that bad? Professor David Miles is a member of the Budget Responsibility Committee of the Office for Budget Responsibility. Between May 2009 and September 2015, he was a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England. His current research focuses on policy issues connected with financial stability, the housing market and the setting of monetary policy.

In this week’s Green Minds episode, Jim sits down with Tim Turner from Kona Energy. Together, they go through the battery’s revenue stack and hear about career opportunities in the energy sector. This is the second part of a two-part episode. Key Highlights: Summary of the GB electricity market The need for battery and their role in the system A closer look at what a battery storage project really is The development process of a battery storage project The revenue stack of a battery storage project Future trends in the battery space Navigating a career in the energy sector For listeners who want to reach out to Tim, you can find him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-turner-80b739190/ Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com

This week's episode of Green Minds features Charlotte Owen, Growth Director at Hemiko. Hemiko is one of the leading end-to-end service providers of heat networks in the UK and has recently announced a heat network project that will offer clean heat to every building in an English town with a population of over 100,000 people. In this episode, Charlotte sets out heat networks’ contribution to net zero and energy affordability and Hemiko’s exciting work to deliver town and city-scale heat networks. She also reflects on her experience of working in a country with a capital city where 99% of heat is met by heat networks, and makes a strong case for working in the sector. For listeners interested in learning more about Hemiko, a link to their website can be found here. Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.

This week's episode of Green Minds features Julian Kakarott, Founder and CEO of the Hamburg-based startup CarbonStack. CarbonStack uses blockchain technology, remote sensing, environmental modelling and artificial intelligence (AI) to offset carbon emissions through a transparent reforestation scheme. This episode delves into Julian's journey and motivations for founding CarbonStack. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with afforestation and reforestation projects in Germany, and the role of carbon credits in these initiatives. For listeners interested in learning more about CarbonStack, a link to the website can be found here. Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com