Birds, Bees (Biodiversity) and Business with Abby Chicken
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In this episode, I chat with Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach and Vice Chair of the Surrey Wildlife Trust, about how businesses can truly embrace sustainability beyond the token gestures.
Abby shares how companies can partner with conservation organisations, engage employees meaningfully, and make biodiversity a core part of their strategy—even if you're running a warehouse or an office. We also dig into how nature connection boosts mental health, employee retention, and even financial performance.
Whether you're an executive, an employee looking to spark change, or just someone wanting to make your workplace greener, this episode is full of actionable ideas to bring sustainability to life, one small (but impactful) step at a time. Don't miss Abby's tips on making changes that stick!
Here are the highlights:
(1:40) Challenges in Engaging Businesses on Biodiversity
(6:15) Building Bridges Between Industry and Charities
(11:46) Carbon Literacy and Its Impact
(27:28) Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways
(33:16) Making Sustainability Efforts Stick
(45:21)Addressing Common Excuses and Misconceptions
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