Environment Matters podcast Listen to Environment Matters, where our leading environmental law solicitors are joined by experts from across Burges Salmon and special guests to discuss a wide range of topical environmental issues, including greenwashing, nature-based solutions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences. ]]> https://audioboom.com/channels/5112380 audioboom.com Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:09:40 +0000 en https://audioboom.com/i/40980702/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.jpg Environment Matters podcast https://audioboom.com/channels/5112380 false Environment Matters podcast Audioboom 135e48ad-ea6a-5bbb-824a-c9f03736b170 https://audioboom.com/channels/5112380.rss episodic S3 Ep1: Environment Matters - Regulatory & Governance: balancing economic growth with environmental protection - S3 E1 https://audioboom.com/posts/8866454 1 Environment Matters - Regulatory & Governance: balancing economic growth with environmental protection - S3 E1 3 1823 false full Join Michael Barlow, Sarah Sackville Hamilton and Simon Tilling as they discuss issues of regulation and governance with a focus on what the Corry Review means for DEFRA.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:09:40 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2026-02-26:/posts/8866454 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S2 Ep3: The path forward for transition plans https://audioboom.com/posts/8746856 3 The path forward for transition plans 2 1666 false full In this episode, Michael Barlow and Gabi Gershuny are joined by David Desforges, Counsel for independent Paris-based law firm Almain Avocats to explore the evolving regulatory transition plan requirements both in the UK and EU.

We will delve into the complexities for companies, especially multinationals, as they navigate divergence between different jurisdictions and uncertainty in a shifting landscape.]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:42:31 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-07-10:/posts/8746856 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S2 Ep2: Environmental Impact and Regulation of PFAS https://audioboom.com/posts/8702470 2 Environmental Impact and Regulation of PFAS 2 1702 false full In this episode Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes, and Helena Sewell explore the environmental impact and regulation of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." They discuss the persistence of PFAS in the environment, their widespread use in various products, and the fragmented regulatory landscape in the UK. They also cover the implications for water quality, land contamination, and potential legal challenges related to PFAS.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:11:50 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-09:/posts/8702470 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S2 Ep1: Looking ahead to 2025 https://audioboom.com/posts/8645266 1 Looking ahead to 2025 2 1532 false full Welcome to this special episode of our Environment Matters podcast, hosted by the Environment team at Burges Salmon. 

In this episode, Michael Barlow, head of the Environment team, is joined by Victoria Barnes, and Helena Sewell, to discuss and their predictions for developments in environmental law in 2025. Key topics of discussion include changes to water sector regulation, circular economy developments, climate change liability and greenwashing.]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:22:51 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-30:/posts/8645266 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep6: The future of waste https://audioboom.com/posts/8491772 6 The future of waste 1 1291 false full Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes and Greg Fearn conclude the first series of our Environment Matters podcast with a discussion on the future of waste and the move towards a circular economy.

In this 20-minute episode, the team explain the importance of developing a circular economy, the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UKETS), the upcoming sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate and other regulatory and enforcement changes in the waste sector.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:58:05 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-17:/posts/8491772 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep5: Climate change and sustainability in supply chains https://audioboom.com/posts/8457695 5 Climate change and sustainability in supply chains 1 1049 false full  In this ESG-focused episode 'Climate change and sustainability in supply chains' you will hear leading environmental lawyers, Michael Barlow and Sarah Sackville Hamilton as they discuss topics including: 
  • Why supply chain management is an important part of ESG 
  • Corporate sustainability reporting: CSRD and CSDDD
  • Our new interactive ESG disclosure tool and Pension Schemes ESG tool
  • Climate change and sustainability clauses 
Please click here to view an accessible version with subtitles. To view a transcript click here. 
]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:25:26 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-02-14:/posts/8457695 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep4: Environment Matters Special Edition: reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024 https://audioboom.com/posts/8427720 4 Environment Matters Special Edition: reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024 1 2336 false full In this special edition of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ian Truman, Sarah Sackville Hamilton and Victoria Barnes look back at the key environmental law updates from 2023 and discuss their predictions for the upcoming year.
 
 Policy delays and parliamentary retreats in 2023: 

  • 02:45: Retained EU Law Act 2023
  • 05:40: Nutrient neutrality
  • 08:10: Changes to variable monetary penalties
  • 10:49: Biodiversity net gain requirements

 Predictions for 2024: 

  • 14:15: UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
  • 20:25: Environmental Permitting Regulations
  • 22:45: Environmental civil sanctions
  • 27:25: Climate litigation and greenwashing
  • 34:55: Products and chemicals  
]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:03:05 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-10:/posts/8427720 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep3: How to prepare for changes to environmental enforcement: the introduction of Variable Monetary Penalties https://audioboom.com/posts/8415676 3 How to prepare for changes to environmental enforcement: the introduction of Variable Monetary Penalties 1 1575 false full In this episode you will hear leading environmental lawyers, Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes and Philippa Shepherd discuss how businesses can prepare for changes to environmental enforcement, as well as the hot topic of Variable Monetary Penalties, with the Environment Agency now able to impose civil penalties without limit in England for certain environmental offences. ]]> How to prepare for changes to environmental enforcement: the introduction of Variable Monetary Penalties Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:57:19 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-12-13:/posts/8415676 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep2: How to navigate natural capital opportunities https://audioboom.com/posts/8396615 2 How to navigate natural capital opportunities 1 1362 false full In the second episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ross Simpson and Sarah Sackville Hamilton discuss natural capital opportunities , covering what exactly nature-based solutions are, what activity is being seen in the market now, key things for landowners, corporate buyers and investors to consider what are the challenges lie ahead for the natural capital market ahead. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:40:26 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-11-07:/posts/8396615 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1 Ep1: How to avoid risks and protect your business from greenwashing https://audioboom.com/posts/8382609 1 How to avoid risks and protect your business from greenwashing 1 1625 false full In the first episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ian Truman and Victoria Barnes discuss greenwashing, the changing regulatory landscape and how businesses should be aware of the financial, reputational and litigation risks of misleading consumers and regulators on their green credentials.]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:35:19 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-10-11:/posts/8382609 Environment Matters podcast Environment Matters podcast S1: Environment Matters podcast trailer https://audioboom.com/posts/8377897 1 59 false trailer The Burges Salmon Environment team is delighted to be launching our new monthly podcast series on 11 October. You will be able to listen to our leading environmental lawyers and special guests discussing topical environmental law themes, including:

  • Greenwashing
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Civil sanctions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences
Released every second Wednesday of the month, each bite-size episode will be available via our website and your favourite streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Deezer. To stay up to date with our latest episodes, do not forget to subscribe.
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