7 Best Sustainability Podcasts for EHS Leaders
Looking for sustainability podcasts to listen to on your commute?
Podcasts are a great way to stay on top of changes in your industry, get inspired, and learn something new.
We’ve compiled a list of the best sustainability podcasts for EHS leaders based on reviews, feedback from professionals in the field, and a few of our own favorites.
Top Sustainability Podcasts
- The Energy Gang
- Sustainability Defined
- The Impact Report
- The Sustainability Agenda
- GreenBiz 350
- Direct Current
- Sustainababble
1. The Energy Gang
Of all the podcasts we reviewed, this one came with the most enthusiastic recommendations from EHS professionals. That’s not surprising: Listening to the lively debates and discussions between hosts Stephen Lacey, Katherine Hamilton, and Jigar Shah feels like chatting with your smartest colleagues over a cup of coffee. The podcast covers a new topic each week on energy, cleantech and the environment. While you’re there, check out The Interchange — a weekly podcast on renewable energy business and technology also hosted by Stephen Lacey and Shayle Kann.
Recent episodes:
- Comparing Presidential candidates on climate & cleantech
- Breaking down subsidies for fossil fuels: how much are we really spending?
- Past is prologue: trends that got America to 2 million solar systems
2. Sustainability Defined
If you’re new to the field — or just want to brush up on the basics — this podcast is for you. Each month, the show explains a single topic that pushes sustainability forward with the help of experienced pros in the field. Former guests include pros at organizations like Google, the U.S. Green Building Council, L’Oreal, Hilton, and the NRDC. It strikes the perfect balance of informative and fun, which will leave you wanting to listen to another episode.
Recent Episodes:
- Big Data and Sustainability with Kate Brandt (Google)
- Supply Chain Emissions with Zach Freeze (Walmart)
- Sustainable Beer with Katie Wallace (New Belgium Brewing Company)
3. The Impact Report
Looking to advance your career in sustainability? Check out the Impact Report. The twice-monthly podcast, produced by students of the Bard MBA program, offers a fascinating look inside the career trajectories and day-to-day work of experts in business, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. If you don’t have time to listen to an entire episode, written excerpts are also available.
Recent episodes:
- Investing in peace through innovation
- Sustainability in sports
- Leading the revolution in trash prevention
4. The Sustainability Agenda
Maybe you’re looking for more of a deep dive — then check out the Sustainability Agenda. The weekly podcast explores today’s biggest sustainability questions through interviews with thought leaders. You’ll hear their views on the biggest sustainability challenges, what’s working and what needs to change, and the future of sustainability.
Recent episodes:
- Interview with Mark Ventresca and Michele Scataglini
- Interview with Rachel Dreskin, U.S. Executive Director at Compassion in World Farming
- Interview with Ann Pettifor, director of Policy Research in Macroeconomics (PRIME)
5. GreenBiz 350
If you want to catch up on the latest sustainability news, check out GreenBiz 350. Co-hosted by GreenBiz executive editor Joel Makower and editorial director Heather Clancy, the podcast covers topics at the intersection of business, technology, and sustainability. Each week, the hour-long podcast features interviews, stories, and behind-the-scenes peeks at the people and companies behind the headlines.
Recent episodes:
- Some 30 Under 30 sound bites, circular thinking, electric ferries
- UPS and Walmart share fleet strategies; a peek into Citi’s sustainability strategy
- Amplifying local impact, cleantech matchmaking, a 30 Under 30 alumna reflects
6. Direct Current
Direct Current is a refreshingly human podcast produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The podcast draws back the curtain on the agency past and present, with stories about the history of the Manhattan project, how scientists are turning waste into energy, and even a fascinating look at the DOE’s deepest, darkest energy secrets. Tune in for an entertaining way to keep up on energy policy and see what your tax dollars are up to.
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7. Sustainababble
If you’re looking for something on the lighter side, check out Sustainababble — a comedic take on serious sustainability issues. The show, which bills itself as “a weekly podcast about the environment, for and by the confused”, is enlightening but also downright enjoyable to listen to.
Recent episodes:
Bonus: The Sustainability Review
We didn’t include this one on our main list because the podcast isn’t currently active, but we still think it’s worth a listen. One reviewer called it the “hands down best” podcast on sustainability. You can check out three years’ worth of past episodes in the archives.
Recent episodes: