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BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: October

The Finnish city of Turku may seem like a ‘very normal city’, but in bringing its net zero target forward by more than a decade it promises to become a trail-blazer for green urban development

Thrive Renewables' MD Matthew Clayton discusses why decarbonisation isn't just about developing shiny new technology, how 'alternative' climate careers have become conventional, and reflects on lessons learned from addressing Ozone depletion

Ovo's head of sustainability, Owen Anderson, explains why the best 'green skill' is passion and enthusiasm for the cause and why the next wave of green ideas and leaders may have already arrived

Mars Wrigley's chief sustainability officer Alastair Child explores the trade-offs and take-aways from testing green innovations in emerging markets

Grundfos' Louise Koch explains what makes sustainability a 'team sport', hails the importance of 'low hanging fruit' technologies, and shares why a background in anthropology has helped her pursue a green career

Suntory's Harriet Prosser and Ribena blackcurrant grower Rosie Begg dig into how regenerative practices are being harnessed for perennial crops that remain reliant on a 'winter chill' in a warming climate

Pepsico's chief sustainability officer explains why the most exciting green initiatives come from partners both up and down the supply chain

Carolyn Ball from COP26 caterer Compass Group reflects on how a data-led link up with Cambridge University spin out Foodsteps is helping cut carbon from the almost 190 million meals the company serves annually across 4,000 locations

Google's chief sustainability officer explains why she's encouraged by up-and-coming young climate leaders and 'audacious' new technology, and discusses bridging the wide 'say-do gap' among consumers