Andy Wales's guest appearances

Andy Wales

World Football Index Podcast

Anfield Index Audible

SchalkeMerica

Dangerously Reasonable - The Mallen Baker Show

More With Less Podcast with Venkata and Jaideep

Caroline Casey

Claire Fox

Tim Smit

Vicky Pryce

DAVID WAGNER

Julia Cleverdon

Michael Kelly

Roger Hallam

Derek Rae

John O’Brien

Rob Cameron

David Grayson

Peter Grant

Ron Bailey

Chris Rose

OwlTail

In this episode, we talk to Andy Wales who was Chief Digital Impact and Sustainable Officer at British Telecom when we did this interview. Andy has had a long career in sustainability, having worked in this space in manufacturing (Interface Inc.), utilities (Severn Trent), FMCG (ABInBev and SABMiller), and telecoms and tech (BT). He begins by telling us what sustainability means to him and what his role at BT involves. He goes on to tell us what sustainability has involved in the different sectors he has worked in. Andy then discusses the drivers of and impediments to businesses becoming more sustainable in what they do, both operationally and strategically. He ends with his thoughts on the pros and cons of technology and what the future of sustainability looks like. Guest BioAndy Wales is currently Managing Director at Accenture, leading their new global sustainability assets and offerings. Previously Andy was Chief Digital Impact and Sustainable Officer at British Telecom. He is Non Exec Director at Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, which has helped 25m+ people get access to clean water and sanitation across 12 emerging market cities. He is also a former board committee member/senior advisor to WWF UK, Sainsbury’s, Global Innovation Fund, and Mayor of London. Andy believes in driving growth through (genuinely) purpose led business strategy and has done so across telecoms and tech (BT), FMCG (ABInBev and SABMiller), utilities (Severn Trent) and manufacturing (Interface Inc). He is a tech for good angel investor and investment fund advisor and is convinced of the power of big business and start ups/scale ups working together to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key moments timestamps[00:25]- Andy’s current role, personal and professional journey[01:36]- What sustainability means to Andy[02:08]- About the  role of the Chief digital impact and sustainability officer at British Telecom[04:49]- On whether the CSO role is more strategic or operational[05:24]- If the sustainability roles at various career points in Andy’s professional life are similar or not[07:36]- The drivers of sustainability and potential link to strategy and branding[10:40]- Building business consortiums and coalitions to tackle climate issues[13:47]- On dealing with shareholders and other short-term financial pressures [15:51]- Examples of programs that have components of environmental and social impact[18:11]- Awareness campaigns for digital skilling[19:23]- Andy’s journey and evolution in sustainability[21:18]- The links between inequality, environment, and technology[24:37]- On any particular sectors taking the lead on sustainability[26:45]- On any particular businesses taking the lead on sustainability[28:53]- Andy’s thoughts on the future and the ability of businesses to rise to the occasion Check out the full episode transcription at: https://https://morewithlesspodcast.com/ Quotes“I think there's a strong link between digital and sustainability because the sector will enable a better quality of life, better economic productivity, better business models at dramatically lower emissions.”  - Andy Wales  About UsVenkata Gandikota is a frugal innovation and impact investing evangelist and Prof Jaideep Prabhu is a Professor of Marketing at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School and co-author of an award-winning book on frugal innovation. If you have questions or feedback on this episode or our series, reach out to us. Twitter: https://twitter.com/morewithlesspodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-with-less-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morewithlesspodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hymDe_ez7RbRko0PLsFkwWebsite: https://morewithlesspodcast.com

In this episode, we talk to Andy Wales who was Chief Digital Impact and Sustainable Officer at British Telecom when we did this interview. Andy has had a long career in sustainability, having worked in this space in manufacturing (Interface Inc.), utilities (Severn Trent), FMCG (ABInBev and SABMiller), and telecoms and tech (BT). He begins by telling us what sustainability means to him and what his role at BT involves. He goes on to tell us what sustainability has involved in the different sectors he has worked in. Andy then discusses the drivers of and impediments to businesses becoming more sustainable in what they do, both operationally and strategically. He ends with his thoughts on the pros and cons of technology and what the future of sustainability looks like. Guest BioAndy Wales is currently Managing Director at Accenture, leading their new global sustainability assets and offerings. Previously Andy was Chief Digital Impact and Sustainable Officer at British Telecom. He is Non Exec Director at Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, which has helped 25m+ people get access to clean water and sanitation across 12 emerging market cities. He is also a former board committee member/senior advisor to WWF UK, Sainsbury’s, Global Innovation Fund, and Mayor of London. Andy believes in driving growth through (genuinely) purpose led business strategy and has done so across telecoms and tech (BT), FMCG (ABInBev and SABMiller), utilities (Severn Trent) and manufacturing (Interface Inc). He is a tech for good angel investor and investment fund advisor and is convinced of the power of big business and start ups/scale ups working together to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key moments timestamps[00:25]- Andy’s current role, personal and professional journey[01:36]- What sustainability means to Andy[02:08]- About the  role of the Chief digital impact and sustainability officer at British Telecom[04:49]- On whether the CSO role is more strategic or operational[05:24]- If the sustainability roles at various career points in Andy’s professional life are similar or not[07:36]- The drivers of sustainability and potential link to strategy and branding[10:40]- Building business consortiums and coalitions to tackle climate issues[13:47]- On dealing with shareholders and other short-term financial pressures [15:51]- Examples of programs that have components of environmental and social impact[18:11]- Awareness campaigns for digital skilling[19:23]- Andy’s journey and evolution in sustainability[21:18]- The links between inequality, environment, and technology[24:37]- On any particular sectors taking the lead on sustainability[26:45]- On any particular businesses taking the lead on sustainability[28:53]- Andy’s thoughts on the future and the ability of businesses to rise to the occasion Check out the full episode transcription at: https://<a href="https://morewithlesspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://morewithlesspodcast.com/</a> Quotes“I think there's a strong link between digital and sustainability because the sector will enable a better quality of life, better economic productivity, better business models at dramatically lower emissions.”  - Andy Wales  About UsVenkata Gandikota is a frugal innovation and impact investing evangelist and Prof Jaideep Prabhu is a Professor of Marketing at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School and co-author of an award-winning book on frugal innovation. If you have questions or feedback on this episode or our series, reach out to us. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/morewithlesspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/morewithlesspod</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-with-less-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-with-less-podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morewithlesspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/morewithlesspodcast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hymDe_ez7RbRko0PLsFkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hymDe_ez7RbRko0PLsFkw</a>Website: <a href="https://morewithlesspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://morewithlesspodcast.com</a>

Episode 7: Ep 7 - Conversation with Andy Wales (Managing Director, Accenture. Previously CSO, British Telecom)

Der einzige FC Schalke 04 podcast auf Englisch weltweit! The only FC Schalke 04 podcast in English worldwide! In this episode we sit down with Andy Wales from World Football Index to talk Bundesliga and re-live that awful Revierderby performance. Follow us on Twitter @s04_podcast , @r_kharman @JMMangan #S04Podcast @S04_us @S04_en #SchalkeUS www.S04.de #S04 #UCL #Schalke #Twitch www.S04podcast.com #BVBS04 #FCA #SVWS04 #FCBS04 #Revierderby

Der einzige FC Schalke 04 podcast auf Englisch weltweit! The only FC Schalke 04 podcast in English worldwide! In this episode we sit down with Andy Wales from World Football Index to talk Bundesliga and re-live that awful Revierderby performance. Follow us on Twitter @s04_podcast , @r_kharman @JMMangan #S04Podcast @S04_us @S04_en #SchalkeUS <a href="http://www.S04.de" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.S04.de</a> #S04 #UCL #Schalke #Twitch <a href="http://www.S04podcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.S04podcast.com</a> #BVBS04 #FCA #SVWS04 #FCBS04 #Revierderby

Ep.91 - Andy Wales interview

In this episode, I talk to Andy Wales, the Chief Digital Impact &amp; Sustainability Officer for BT, and formerly the Corporate Affairs Director for SABMiller Europe. Andy is a smart and skilful change-maker with a great track record in some of the most dynamic corporate sustainability programmes we’ve seen in the last two decades. In this interview we talk about how his upbringing and family background set him almost immediately on the search for effective social impact, how he went on to learn how to make a real difference in a number of important companies in recent years, and what he’s learned along the way about how to make change that sticks. Andy is a thoughtful and articulate advocate. We get into some detail about the issues he’s tackled and how others can go about making an impact in their own situation. Show notes What did the world look like to the young Andy Wales? (1:38) At what point did Andy see that making an impact could be part of his day job? (4:02) When Andy joined Interface, early as it was on its sustainability journey, what did he find there and what were the priorities? (5:58) What happened with Interface’s two ahead-of-their-time experiments – the one that worked and the one that didn’t? (8:16) What Andy worked on that took him to Severn Trent, and what was learned that led to the company being split up (10:37) One of the general challenges for the water industry around sustainability (12:31) What were some of the highlight issues from Andy’s time at SABmiller, and what was its distinctive culture that made such a big difference to how it worked? (13:52) When companies talk about how much water it takes to make a product, is it really as clear-cut as that sounds? (16:13) What special issues apply to companies like alcohol companies, where they want to sell lots of product, but not too much so that it becomes a social problem? (18:20) What sort of interventions can an alcohol company make to tackle problem drinking whilst remaining successful? (21:14) What has Andy learned over his career about how a change-maker can work with a large company to drive sustainability?  (22:49) When leadership and ownership of businesses change so often, what can corporate responsibility teams do to ensure commitment to sustainability survives the change? (24:37) What are the three areas Andy’s now focusing on at BT? (26:25) How is successful, lasting impact achieved? (29:29) Where are the areas where we need to do better to achieve sustainability? (31:35) Does Andy have a personal purpose, and what is it? (33:30) If there was one practical change Andy could bring about before hanging up his gloves, what would it be? (33:52) What advice would Andy give to his younger self? (34:35) Who’s an impressive change maker that Andy has been inspired by? (36:11) What mistake has Andy made that led to some personal growth or learning? (37:14) What one habit would Andy like to change? (38:04) What book or books has made an impact on Andy’s thinking or his life? (38:30) What advice would Andy give to young would-be change-makers just setting out? (39:15) Links Andy Wales on twitter BT

In this episode, I talk to Andy Wales, the Chief Digital Impact &amp; Sustainability Officer for BT, and formerly the Corporate Affairs Director for SABMiller Europe. Andy is a smart and skilful change-maker with a great track record in some of the most dynamic corporate sustainability programmes we’ve seen in the last two decades. In this interview we talk about how his upbringing and family background set him almost immediately on the search for effective social impact, how he went on to learn how to make a real difference in a number of important companies in recent years, and what he’s learned along the way about how to make change that sticks. Andy is a thoughtful and articulate advocate. We get into some detail about the issues he’s tackled and how others can go about making an impact in their own situation. Show notes What did the world look like to the young Andy Wales? (1:38) At what point did Andy see that making an impact could be part of his day job? (4:02) When Andy joined Interface, early as it was on its sustainability journey, what did he find there and what were the priorities? (5:58) What happened with Interface’s two ahead-of-their-time experiments – the one that worked and the one that didn’t? (8:16) What Andy worked on that took him to Severn Trent, and what was learned that led to the company being split up (10:37) One of the general challenges for the water industry around sustainability (12:31) What were some of the highlight issues from Andy’s time at SABmiller, and what was its distinctive culture that made such a big difference to how it worked? (13:52) When companies talk about how much water it takes to make a product, is it really as clear-cut as that sounds? (16:13) What special issues apply to companies like alcohol companies, where they want to sell lots of product, but not too much so that it becomes a social problem? (18:20) What sort of interventions can an alcohol company make to tackle problem drinking whilst remaining successful? (21:14) What has Andy learned over his career about how a change-maker can work with a large company to drive sustainability? (22:49) When leadership and ownership of businesses change so often, what can corporate responsibility teams do to ensure commitment to sustainability survives the change? (24:37) What are the three areas Andy’s now focusing on at BT? (26:25) How is successful, lasting impact achieved? (29:29) Where are the areas where we need to do better to achieve sustainability? (31:35) Does Andy have a personal purpose, and what is it? (33:30) If there was one practical change Andy could bring about before hanging up his gloves, what would it be? (33:52) What advice would Andy give to his younger self? (34:35) Who’s an impressive change maker that Andy has been inspired by? (36:11) What mistake has Andy made that led to some personal growth or learning? (37:14) What one habit would Andy like to change? (38:04) What book or books has made an impact on Andy’s thinking or his life? (38:30) What advice would Andy give to young would-be change-makers just setting out? (39:15) Links <a href="https://twitter.com/andycwales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy Wales on twitter</a> <a href="https://www.btplc.com/Purposefulbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BT</a>

Andy Wales - Making change that sticks