15 DEC 2023 · Jess is joined by Gudrun Cartwright Climate Director at Business in the Community as they discuss the just transition, the work and research BiTC have been doing to support businesses in futureproofing themselves and the workforce.

18 OCT 2023 · We’re back for season 2 with a brand new host. Join senior sustainability manager, Jessica Wilkes-Ball as we continue to discuss all things ESG. In this episode, Jessica and Neil Pearson (head of ESG at Mills & Reeve) are treated to a tour of the Beverley countryside with Albanwise environment director, Mike Edwards, and discuss all things biodiversity. Jess, Neil and Mike discuss the Albanwise wetland creations, carbon offsetting and the environmental challenges facing UK farming.

4 SEP 2023 · Join Jill Mason, Head of Health and Care at Mills & Reeve as guest host of this special health and care sector episode. Jill is joined by experts, Steve Fergus, Head of Healthcare at Barclays and Jonathan Freeman, CEO of the Care Tech Foundation and Director of Sustainability at Care Tech. They discuss all things ESG in the care sector, including what it means practically for those on the ground, the challenges facing the health and care sector and the support available for their ESG journey.

3 AUG 2023 · Angie is joined by Amy Bell and Emma Harrison, both lawyers at Mills & Reeve, to explore all things maternity leave. The trio discuss what maternity leave is like, how it feels to return to work, the challenges facing working parents and the support available.

9 JUN 2023 · Angie and regular guests, Ainslie Wilson-Shearer and Steph Amor (the diversity, inclusion & wellbeing team at Mills & Reeve) tackle the S in ESG. In this episode we explore what the S is, how diversity and inclusion fits into it and why diverse workforces are so important when it comes to solving business challenges.

11 MAY 2023 · In this episode, we focus on ESG in the food and agribusiness sector. Angie is joined by Alex Kenworthy and Michael Aubrey, partners in the sector, to explore all things ESG in food and agribusiness. They discuss the challenges businesses face, the legal implications and how methods of farming are changing and adapting.

16 FEB 2023 · In this episode, Angie looks at the experiences of women re-entering the legal profession after time away for career changes, childcare or other reasons. Claire Gregory and Tamsin Morris are lawyers in our environmental team, and share their experiences, and the stigmas and barriers they faced. On the other side of things, they also discuss the benefits and gains law firms and hirers can experience by welcoming individuals back into the industry after time away.

15 DEC 2022 · Ever wondered how bread waste can support sustainability, client networking and create good beer? Tune in to episode four to find out. Angie discusses all things sustainability with Mills & Reeve's Neil Pearson, Partner and Head of ESG and Social Value, and Sustainability Manager, Jessica Wilkes-Ball, as well as Jamie Palmer, CEO and co-founder of Social Supermarket. Jess, Neil and Angie explore Mills & Reeve’s commitment to net zero, our first ever sustainability report, and our future in sustainability. Jamie provides insight on how Social Supermarket are striving to create a positive impact through everyday purchases.

10 NOV 2022 · In this episode, Angie and the Mills & Reeve diversity, inclusion and wellbeing team (Ainslie Wilson-Shearer and Steph Amor) discuss all things staff networks. Staff networks are incredibly important to us at Mills & Reeve, providing a safe and supportive space for our people to be their most authentic selves at work. They offer a collective voice and the opportunity for learning. In this podcast, we look at what staff networks are, the role that they play in organisations, and their importance in the wider diversity and inclusion agenda.

12 OCT 2022 · In episode two, Angie is joined by Laura Ludlow, Principal Associate in our real estate team, Carla Parsons, Associate in our commercial team and regular guest, Head of ESG and Social Value, Neil Pearson. We delve into the key issues and hot topics impacting ESG in the real estate and commercial sectors, and explore what ESG means for us, our clients and our communities beyond Net Zero and sustainability.