The tenth and final episode of series one features special guest Adam Strudwick, who is Principal at architectural firm, Perkins & Will. Adam has built his career in the commercial workplace industry, supporting landmark projects across a range of locations around the world. 

In 2020, Adam was pivotal to the launch of the Net-Zero Now report by Perkins & Will and Penoyre & Prasad, which was a gamechanger – setting out an industry-leading net-zero carbon plan for interiors. In this episode, Jon Khoo, Interface’s Head of Sustainability EAAA, and Adam explore the report’s background and impact, as well as the goal of creating workplaces fit to respond to the climate emergency, whilst being part of a green and inclusive recovery. 

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In recent years, Managing Director of Iceland, Richard Walker, has forged the way for a new era of supermarket sustainability. In the latest episode of our podcast, Designing with Climate in Mind, he talks to Jon Khoo about the astounding achievements Iceland has made by drastically reducing the amount of plastic on its shelves and removing palm oil from its own brand products. Plus, he discusses the backlash he’s at times faced while becoming one the industry’s most renowned environmental disrupters.

From Iceland’s legendary banned Christmas advert in 2018, to perspectives from his own time working in the built environment, this episode is full of unique insight from a titan of British retail. In many ways, Richard’s journey shares many parallels with Interface founder Ray Anderson, both leading companies to be unlikely heroes in responsible business. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking way to spend 45 minutes over the festive period, then episode 9 of our podcast series should definitely be added to your playlist.

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In Episode 8, Jon talks to legendary explorer, Paul Rose, about the role of adventure in a green recovery and what that means for the design community. 

Paul is a renowned lover of nature, and his incredible career has seen him working on the frontline of environmental action and seeing the impact of climate change first-hand. From a decade as a base commander with the British Antarctic Survey, to serving as the Vice President of the Royal Geographic Society, to presenting BBC TV shows exploring our planet, Paul is one of the UK’s most respected climate communicators.

In this episode, Jon and Paul discuss the role of education in cultivating curiosity and a solutions-based mindset for the next generation of design professionals. Together, they explore how everyone can play their part in creating a more sustainable future, and how Paul’s incredible experiences have strengthened his resolve to help create a more climate conscious world.  

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