148: In search of sustainability: how brands are developing successful strategies

<div>With a growing climate crisis, and population, food and beverage brands are facing the difficult question of how to produce more while impacting the environment less. The need to utilise our natural resources sustainably has never been greater, and on this podcast we look back at conversations we've had with three well-known brands who are putting sustainability at the heart of their organisations.<br> <br> We speak to David Wilkinson, Senior Director Agriculture, PepsiCo Europe, Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, Tate &amp; Lyle, and Katie Leggett, Sustainability Cheerleader, Innocent Drinks to find out how their brands are approaching their sustainability challenges in order to improve their credentials within their organisations and supply chains. Join the conversation on Table Talk.<br> <br> <strong>About our panel<br> </strong><br> <strong>Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, Tate &amp; Lyle<br> </strong><br> Anna Pierce is the Director of Sustainability at Tate &amp; Lyle, a 160-year-old business-to-business ingredient supplier. She is working to refocus the company’s sustainability programme on initiatives and partnerships that provide the greatest opportunity for positive impact in support of the its purpose – Improving Lives for Generations. She is leading Tate &amp; Lyle’s efforts to infuse sustainability throughout the company’s operations.<br> <br> Anna joined Tate &amp; Lyle after spending her career in various Environment, Health and Safety roles at General Electric. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, a minor in Environmental and Occupational Science and Health, and an MBA from Gannon University. She also maintains accreditation as a Certified Safety Professional.<br> <br> <strong>Katie Leggett, Sustainability Cheerleader, Innocent Drinks<br> </strong><br> Katie is the innocent drinks ‘sustainability cheerleader’ specialising in internal engagement and sustainability communications. Katie has worked with the WBCSD Sustainable Lifestyles team as well as in