Épisodes

  • Investing in Regeneration - The Capital Shift

    Investing in Regeneration - The Capital Shift
    Oct 14 2025
    Join Chris Marquis and Sir Ronald Cohen, pioneering venture capitalist and co-founder of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment, as they explore the transformation of capitalism itself in this latest episode. They explore how we're entering the era of impact capitalism—where companies are valued not just by financial returns, but by their ability to create social and environmental good. Sir Ronald outlines his vision for rebalanced capitalism, introducing impact as the crucial third dimension alongside traditional risk and return metrics. They also discuss the revolutionary potential of impact-weighted accounts, transparency measures, and standardised impact measurement in holding companies accountable. Sir Ronald Cohen explains how advancing impact metrics can fundamentally shift markets, steering capital away from harm toward regeneration and restoration. Drawing from his pioneering work with social impact bonds and early impact investing, he demonstrates how these innovations are now influencing mainstream finance. He argues that the next generation of leaders must operate fluently in this tri-dimensional economy focused on impact, risk, and return. This episode provides both an intellectual framework and practical roadmap for redesigning financial markets around justice, restoration, and dignity—showing how the transition to regenerative capitalism is not only possible, but already underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Policy Catalysts: Governments and Global Frameworks

    Policy Catalysts: Governments and Global Frameworks
    Oct 7 2025
    In this episode, Christopher is joined by Nigel Topping, former UN Climate Champion for COP26 and one of the UK’s leading climate advocates. Drawing on his experience leading global coalitions like We Mean Business, Nigel shares how radical collaboration and systems leadership can accelerate the pace of change. From aligning business and policy to create positive “ambition loops,” to holding firms accountable for science-based targets and Scope 3 emissions, he makes a compelling case for urgent, coordinated action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 min
  • From Giving to Regeneration: The 1% for the Planet Approach

    From Giving to Regeneration: The 1% for the Planet Approach
    Sep 30 2025
    In this episode of Journey to Regeneration, host Chris Marquis speaks with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global network that channels at least 1% of annual sales from member businesses and individuals to high-impact environmental nonprofits. Together, they explore how a simple commitment has grown into a worldwide movement, mobilising over $800 million in support of the planet. Kate explains how 1% for the Planet ensures credibility by rigorously vetting nonprofit partners and guiding members toward meaningful, impactful giving. More than philanthropy, she frames this model as a catalyst for deeper cultural and strategic shifts—helping businesses embed environmental responsibility into their operations. The conversation also highlights how generosity can spark broader systems change, as members move from giving to transforming supply chains, engaging employees, and advocating for policy. Kate offers an inspiring message: in the face of climate challenges, no action is too small to drive regeneration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Sustainable Agriculture

    Sustainable Agriculture
    Sep 23 2025
    Host Christopher Marquis speaks with Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycaffè and founder of the Regenerative Society Foundation, in this latest episode. As a third-generation leader of the iconic Italian coffee brand, Andrea shares how illycaffè is evolving from sustainability toward regeneration—embedding principles of beauty, quality, and shared value into its business model. With coffee as the starting point, Andrea explains how the company invests in soil health, farmer livelihoods, scientific research, and education across the global South. He highlights illycaffè’s long-term commitment to biodiversity, carbon neutrality, and smallholder resilience, showing how regeneration can be both an ecological and economic imperative. Andrea also tells the story of illycaffè’s work in Brazil, where regenerative practices like agroforestry and reduced agrochemicals have restored ecosystems while elevating coffee quality—producing award-winning beans that prove environmental renewal and excellence can go hand in hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Rethinking Food Systems: From Soil to Soul

    Rethinking Food Systems: From Soil to Soul
    Sep 16 2025
    In this latest episode, Professor Chris Marquis is joined by Elizabeth Whitlow, founding Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance—the force behind the pioneering Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from sustainability advocate to global leader in regenerative agriculture, offering a heartfelt and strategic take on what it truly means to heal land, empower farmers, and reshape food systems. She explains how ROC goes beyond traditional organic standards to integrate soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness into a holistic framework. The conversation explores the challenges of maintaining integrity in a commercial landscape, resisting greenwashing, and balancing scale with authenticity. Elizabeth also emphasizes the power of storytelling and deep relationships in shifting consumer understanding. Her message is clear: regeneration isn’t a label—it’s a movement rooted in partnership, tradition, and purpose. This episode is essential for anyone interested in agriculture, certification, and systems-level change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Rebuilding Business with Purpose and Values

    Rebuilding Business with Purpose and Values
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of Journey to Regeneration, host Professor Chris Marquis speaks with Dr. Bernice Pan, founder of British fashion brand DEPLOY, about transforming fashion through systems thinking and intentional design. Drawing on her academic background in architecture and fashion systems, Bernice shares how she reimagined every aspect of the clothing lifecycle—from fabric sourcing and modular design to ethical production and customer engagement. DEPLOY challenges the waste and inequality embedded in mainstream fashion by embedding regeneration into the very structure of its business. The result is a timeless, adaptable collection built on circular principles and long-term relationships. Bernice’s unique approach—what she calls “design thinking for systems change”—offers powerful lessons for any industry. Through her lens, sustainability becomes not just about better materials but about reengineering the whole system for lasting impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in systems-level change, fashion, regeneration, and purposeful innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 min
  • The Challenge of Net Positive Business

    The Challenge of Net Positive Business
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode of Journey to Regeneration, host Chris Marquis speaks with Andrew Winston, renowned sustainability strategist and co-author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. Together, they explore how businesses can move beyond incremental improvements to embrace a bold, regenerative approach—one that restores natural and social systems while driving long-term success. Andrew challenges leaders to ask a pivotal question: Is the world better off because your business exists? Far from being a lofty ideal, he explains why adopting a net positive mindset is both ethically urgent and strategically smart in an era defined by climate disruption, social unrest, and declining trust in institutions. The conversation highlights how courageous leadership, systemic thinking, and coalition-building can help executives overcome resistance, align with investor expectations, and reimagine the very role of business in creating a thriving future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Why Business Should Care About Sustainability

    Why Business Should Care About Sustainability
    Aug 12 2025
    In this episode, host Professor Chris Marquis speaks with Lindsay Hooper, CEO of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), about how businesses can move beyond traditional sustainability toward true regeneration. Lindsay shares CISL’s systems-level perspective on transforming markets to serve people, nature, and climate. She critiques current ESG efforts as insufficient and introduces the concept of competitive sustainability—a new framing that urges companies to adapt to systemic risks reshaping the business landscape. Together, they explore the need for bold innovation, policy engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, while examining the political and economic headwinds facing sustainable transformation. Lindsay offers candid insights and practical steps for business leaders ready to help redesign the systems they operate in. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to make their organisation resilient, relevant, and regenerative in the face of climate disruption, resource constraints, and growing societal expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 min