SOBRE ESTE EPISÓDIO
In this episode of Sustain, Emily Coon, Sustainability Lead at St Austell Brewery, shares the story behind Crafting a Brighter Future — the brewery's first sustainability strategy in 175 years.
We explore systems thinking, the realities of embedding sustainability into hospitality, and why collaboration and influence are key to creating real lasting change.
Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth
Why influence is a superpower for the climate era, Emily Coon,TEDxPorthtowan Women
Chapters:
(00:00) Exploring the Future of Sustainable Hospitality
(00:57) Looking Beyond the Sustainability Buzzwords
(05:02) Connecting Climate Change, Farming and Hospitality
(07:03) Why the Climate Crisis Is a Leadership Challenge
(09:13) Building Influence Through Collaboration and Connection
(10:39) Using Systems Thinking to Empower Sustainable Action
(12:38) Making Sustainable Choices the Default
(14:35) Removing Friction to Make Sustainability Easier
(15:56) Embedding Sustainability into Everyday Pub Operations
(18:18) Tackling Grid Capacity, Suppliers and Tenanted Estates
(19:37) Bringing Suppliers and Tenants into the Conversation
(21:35) Putting Climate at the Heart of Decision-Making
(23:03) Rethinking Sustainability as Long-Term Business Viability
(24:34) Reclaiming What "Sustainability" Really Means
(25:59) Moving from Talking About Sustainability to Doing It
(26:41) Making Meaningful Progress Without Burning Out
(28:20) Creating Pockets of Excellence That Build Momentum
(29:09) What Makes a Hospitality Experience Memorable?
(29:40) Exploring the Pub's Role as a Place of Connection
(30:59) Rethinking Carbon Labelling, Trust and Unexpected Opportunities
(32:23) Why Doughnut Economics Offers a Different Vision for the Future
(32:58) Finding Yourself Through Books and Personal Growth
(33:32) Connecting with Emily and Reclaiming the "S Word"
