{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #500 - Sustainability Isn\u2019t a Side Hustle, It\u2019s the Future of Businesses making a Local Impacts - with Emma Burlow","description":"Hi, I\u2019m Granger Forson \u2013 find me at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn. On this edition of ScaleUp Radio, I\u2019m joined by Emma Burlow, founder of Lighthouse Sustainability and a leading voice in the world of circular economy and sustainable business.   Emma\u2019s journey spans over 25 years in sustainability \u2013 and she\u2019s not just talking the talk. From her early days in waste management to becoming head of circular economy at Resource Futures and founding her own business, she\u2019s been on the front line helping organisations make a genuine, lasting impact.   In our conversation, Emma shares how Lighthouse Sustainability helps businesses scale by embedding sustainability in ways that are practical, measurable, and commercially viable. She challenges the myth that being ethical is expensive, showing instead how sustainability is a driver of innovation, customer loyalty, and investor confidence.   We dive into her #BeTheDifference campaign, her experience advising start-ups and multinationals alike, and the shift in mindset required to build a business that\u2019s not just successful, but significant. With storytelling and clear frameworks, Emma shows business leaders how to take action that counts \u2013 and how to communicate it with credibility.   If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to lead with purpose, balance commercial goals with climate responsibilities, or bring your team on board with sustainable growth, this episode is packed with insights and practical wisdom.   To ensure you don\u2019t miss any inspirational future episodes do subscribe to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.   So, let\u2019s now dive into the inspiring journey of impact, purpose and leadership with Emma Burlow.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   Book a call with Granger - 30 minutes value add conversation for Business owners with Staff. https:\/\/api.goexela.com\/widget\/bookings\/catchupgrangerugx7zl   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https:\/\/bizsmarts.co.uk\/scaleupradio\/kevin   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!   Drawing on BizSmart\u2019s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https:\/\/www.esusgroup.co.uk\/   Emma can be found here: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emmaburlow\/ https:\/\/lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk\/ 50% off course for ScaleUp Radio listeners using the code SUR50 - https:\/\/lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk\/upcoming-courses\/   Resources: Work Like A Woman by Mary Portas - https:\/\/uk.bookshop.org\/p\/books\/work-like-a-woman-a-manifesto-for-change-mary-portas\/1475832?ean=9781784163624 Outrage & Optimism podcast - https:\/\/www.outrageandoptimism.org\/ Straight Talking Sustainability podcast - https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/straight-talking-sustainabilit-5893904? Frustrated & Exhausted podcast - https:\/\/resonateleadership.co.uk\/podcast Starling Banking app - https:\/\/www.starlingbank.com\/download\/ ","author_name":"ScaleUp Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/scaleupradio.libsyn.com\/website","html":"