Episode 39: Cleantech funding, climate networking and employee ESG engagement

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and opportunities in cleantech for 2025 and Bupa's evolving ESG strategy.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainability Uncovered podcast provides a look back at the year's biggest sustainable business trends - and a look ahead to what's in store for the green economy in 2026. In this episode, we look back at the challenges and opportunities faced by cleantech startups and scaleups in 2025. We also look at the hottest innovation themes right now. We also look at how one large business, Bupa, has evolved its ESG strategy this year, broadening its focus from carbon and waste to employee engagement and healthier, more climate-resilient cities. Your host is edie's content editor Sarah George. Your expert guests are Juliette Devillard from Climate Connection and Nigel Sullivan from Bupa. Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

People in this episode

Host: Sarah George

Guests: Juliette Devillard, Nigel Sullivan

Topics covered

• cleantech funding
• climate networking
• employee ESG engagement
• sustainable business trends
• green economy
• ESG strategy

Keywords

• cleantech
• ESG
• sustainability
• business trends
• climate action
• employee engagement
• green economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bupa, Climate Connection

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