--- title: "Spark Generation Podcast: Series 1, Episode 7" date: 2021-04-15T12:19:00+01:00 author: Joanne Hennigan canonical_url: "https://kentplc.com/news-insights/spark-generation-podcast-episode-7" section: Blog --- 15 Apr 2021 Podcast # Spark Generation Podcast: Series 1, Episode 7 ![Website Spark Generation Kent 07]() ## A new kind of energy with John Kent As we take our business into a new phase, the world is demanding a new kind of energy and a transition away from fossil fuels. We couldn’t think of a better person to unpack this topic with than our newly appointed Chief Energy Transition Officer, John Kent. Did you know that fossil fuels still supply 84% of world energy? Environmental impact is an increasingly important issue and sustainability is certainly more than just a buzzword. In this episode of Spark Generation, in conversation with Joanne Hennigan, VP of Communications & Advocacy, John tells us where we stand in the energy transition and what the next key steps will be. 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