Transformative Leadership in Sustainability: Fran Haycock's Journey at Greencore

In this episode of "Oh For Foods Sake," we are joined by Fran Haycock, Head of Sustainability at Greencore, to explore the dynamic role of sustainability in modern businesses. Fran delves into the transformation from traditional compliance-driven roles to leadership positions that focus on driving significant changes, such as the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). She discusses Greencore's innovative sustainability strategy, emphasising the importance of decentralisation, plan ownership, and the critical role of upskilling leaders across departments. The conversation also touches on the challenges and triumphs of balancing compliance and change management in sustainability, detailing the strides Greencore has made in reducing Scope 3 emissions, particularly in product recipe design changes, and the importance of consumer education. Fran shares her journey into sustainability, highlighting her background in economics, finance, and change management, and offers valuable insights for anyone interested in pursuing a career in sustainability.