The skills behind net zero: How sustainability professionals are evolving to drive decarbonisation

Podcasts
Decarbonisation
January 28, 2026
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Introduction

Episode 2: Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action with Brian Minehane

Episode 2 of the Mavarick Podcast is now live, featuring sustainability and ESG leader Brian Minehane, who works with organisations to translate complex regulatory, reporting, and net zero requirements into clear strategies, practical policies, and actionable roadmaps.

In this episode, we explore a critical shift happening across industries: sustainability is no longer just about targets and disclosures, it’s about building the capability, systems, and culture needed to deliver real change.

Brian shares why people, not just technology or frameworks, are the true drivers of sustainable transformation. From leadership alignment to cross-functional collaboration, he explains how organisations can move beyond “box-ticking ESG” and start embedding sustainability into day-to-day decision-making.

A key theme throughout the conversation is the evolving role of data, digital tools, and AI. As reporting requirements grow more complex and supply chains become more scrutinised, organisations need better visibility and more reliable information. Brian discusses how digital platforms and AI-powered insights are helping businesses measure, manage, and reduce emissions with greater accuracy, and why data quality is now as important as ambition.

Drawing on his experience across real-world sustainability and supply chain programmes, Brian offers practical perspectives on:

  • Turning regulatory pressure into strategic opportunity
  • Building internal capability to support long-term decarbonisation
  • Strengthening supplier engagement and data transparency
  • Moving from high-level commitments to operational action

This episode is a must-listen for sustainability leaders, operations teams, and executives navigating the growing intersection of ESG, digital transformation, and supply chain responsibility.

Tune in to hear how organisations can turn sustainability from a reporting exercise into a driver of resilient, future-ready business.