Episode 12: The Hidden Cost Draining Your Business And How to Take Back Control | Lewis Iggulden

Episode 12: The Hidden Cost Draining Your Business And How to Take Back Control | Lewis Iggulden

What if your biggest untapped cost saving isn't headcount or stock, it's your energy bill? For a huge number of businesses, utilities sit in the top three outgoings. Yet most treat it as a fixed cost they can't do much about. Lewis Iggulden from Experience Energy Solutions is here to prove that wrong. In this episode, Lewis and host Alan Stenson get straight into the practical stuff, no fluff, no corporate-speak. Just honest insight on why businesses are overpaying, what they can do about it right now, and why the window to act smartly is narrowing as global energy markets stay unpredictable. Expect real numbers, real strategies and real talk on: • Flexible buying that's outperformed fixed contracts by up to 40% • Solar installs generating profit within four years • £300K+ recovered from a single client's billing errors • AI tools already transforming how energy invoices are checked Whether you're running a growing SME or managing procurement for a multi-site operation, this episode will shift how you think about energy. Permanently. Follow Emission Possible on Spotify so you never miss an episode. Share it with someone in your network who needs to hear this, it might just save their business a small fortune. #EmissionPossible #EnergyProcurement #CleanEnergy #Podcast #NetZero

Episode 11: Mindful AI: Marcus Knight on Sustainable Technology, Digital Impact & Smarter ESG

In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Marcus Knight, founder of Be Green AI and an AI trainer and consultant working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. Through his work, Marcus helps organisations build confidence with AI while adopting more responsible, mindful and lower-impact digital practices. They explore how AI can improve efficiency, reduce waste and support better decision-making across businesses, while also unpacking the often overlooked environmental impact of digital infrastructure, from data centres to everyday online activity. Marcus introduces the concept of “mindful AI”, a practical approach that balances productivity, cost and sustainability, helping organisations make more conscious decisions as they adopt new technologies. A key theme throughout the conversation is that progress does not come from one major shift, but from small, consistent improvements. When applied over time, these changes can significantly improve both operational performance and sustainability outcomes. Whether you’re working in sustainability, exploring AI, or leading digital transformation, this episode offers practical insights to help you use technology in a way that is both effective and responsible. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to: • Use AI to improve efficiency and reduce operational waste • Understand the environmental impact of digital activity • Apply “mindful AI” in a practical, business-focused way • Balance profitability with sustainability in AI adoption • Make small changes that drive long-term impact Connect with Marcus Knight: • Website: https://www.begreenai.com/ • Email: marcus@begreenai.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusbknight/ 🎯 Exclusive offer for listeners: Marcus is currently offering 20% off AI workplace training, with 10 trees planted per session: https://bit.ly/aiworkshop-discount20 Follow the podcast: • Subscribe for insightful conversations that spark change • Share it with someone interested in AI and sustainability

The FM Reset: Maxcene Quirke on Purpose-Driven Facilities Management & ESG

In this episode of Emission Possible, Alan Stenson is joined by Maxcene Quirke, founder of the MCFM Global Academy and UK Managing Director of Globe Williams International. With 30 years in facilities management, Maxcene shares how the sector is shifting from cost-driven contracts to long-term, purpose-led value. They discuss how organizations can close the ESG skills gap, embed sustainable practices in operations, and build resilient, human-centered leadership. Maxcene also highlights how FM can create social impact, empower communities, and nurture the next generation of professionals. Whether you’re in FM, sustainability, or leadership, this episode is packed with practical insights to turn sustainability ambitions into operational reality. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to: • Shift procurement decisions from cheapest price to ethical, sustainable supply chains • Bridge ESG and Scope 3 knowledge gaps within operational teams • Lead with emotional intelligence and purpose • Empower disadvantaged communities locally and globally • Build cultural awareness for successful global operations Connect with Maxcene Quirke: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcene-quirke-98854a4/ • X: https://mobile.x.com/Maxcene • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcfmglobalacademy • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxcenemcfmglobal • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowemaxcene Follow the podcast: • Subscribe for meaningful conversations that inspire change • Share with someone shaping change in the FM sector

Episode 9: Making Sustainability Simple: Maz Fletcher on Building Climate Communities & Driving ESG Impact

In this episode, Alan Stenson chats with Maz Fletcher, founder of The Climate Consultancy and the UAE’s largest sustainability community. Maz shares her journey of creating a mission-led business while raising a family and explains how collective action can turn sustainability from a buzzword into real impact. From ESG strategy in the GCC to closing the climate literacy gap in schools and universities, Maz reveals practical ways organisations and individuals can make a difference. Discover why leadership buy-in, people-focused approaches, and community-building are the secret ingredients to scaling sustainability. Whether you’re a sustainability professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about climate action, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. Listen now and learn how to turn your sustainability ambitions into real-world

Episode 8: Transforming Waste into Social and Environmental Impact with Michael Amos

What if waste could become a force for sustainability, social good, and measurable carbon savings? In this episode of Emission: Possible, host Alan Stenson sits down with Waste 2 Wonder, an organisation redefining furniture reuse through innovative circular economy strategies. We explore the hidden environmental impact of office furniture waste, and how surplus assets can be transformed into community support and social impact initiatives. The conversation highlights the School in a Box programme, which supports over 1,500 schools across 47 countries, showing how education plays a vital role in combating extreme poverty and modern slavery. We also discuss the concept of a spherical economy — putting people at the heart of sustainability — and why storytelling is key to making environmental action relatable and effective. From practical reuse strategies to future initiatives like sustainability cookery schools, this episode demonstrates how small, incremental improvements in sustainability can deliver large-scale collective impact. Tune in if you’re passionate about sustainability, the circular economy, social impact, education, and turning waste into meaningful environmental and community outcomes.