We Help Business Leaders Implement Sustainability at Speed and Scale

We provide you the tools, insights and guidance to move from intent to strategy to action.

Sustainability often starts with compelling ambitions, but implementation is a challenge. The topic is complex and difficult for many to relate to their daily work. Yet success requires everyone in a business, and leaders must be able to engage and enable change at this scale.

REASONS TO ACT

There is unprecedented pressure to adopt sustainable practices yet studies show just 2% of initiatives achieve intended results

  • Laws and reporting requirements are tightening across markets. Non-compliance can lead to fines, legal action, and restricted market access.

  • Investors see strong sustainability performance as a sign of lower risk and future readiness. Poor performance can damage access to capital and valuation.

  • Business customers need suppliers who support their sustainability goals. At the same time, consumers are increasingly drawn to brands with strong sustainability credentials.

  • Labour abuses, climate impacts, and resource scarcity are disrupting global supply chains. Sustainability is key to managing these risks and ensuring continuity.

  • Employees want to work for companies that align with their values. A strong sustainability track record helps attract, engage, and retain talent.

SERVICES

Our programs turn sustainability strategy into business-wide action by helping people see why it matters and how they can play their part

1/ Accelerate Leadership

Immersive in-person accelerator for leaders

Foster deep engagement and build a solid foundation to lead implementation

2/ Create Champions

Virtual workshop series for influencers

Equip key people with the knowledge and insight to drive effective implementation

3/ Train Everyone

On-demand e-learning program for everyone

Provide all employees with the understanding and knowledge to play their part

WHY WORK WITH US?

We have implemented sustainability at scale, and we have embedded our learning into our approach so you can achieve success faster.

Ingredients for Success

  1. Engage all people and functions across a business.
    Recognise they all start with different beliefs and understanding.

  2. Business not sustainability language.
    No unnecessary jargon, no vague concepts, no idealism.

  3. Show the business reasons to act.
    Engage all people regardless of their place on the ‘change curve’.

  4. Enable all people to play their role
    Straightforward and role specific guidance

CASE STUDY

Sustainable Business Transformation at Barry Callebaut
Leading Chocolate Manufacturer

Our service is built upon 8 years of experience leading transformation across this global business. The outcome was significant growth in sustainable product sales and an industry-leading programme in sustainable cocoa.

WHO ARE WE?

Our expertise in sustainability leadership and organisational change ensures our services go far beyond training to deliver tangible results.

Nicko Debenham: Sustainability Leadership

Nicko is a recognised leader in sustainable business transformation, bringing decades of experience in the cocoa industry. As the former Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Barry Callebaut, he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing one of the industry’s most ambitious sustainability programmes, 'Forever Chocolate.

Nicko’s unique perspective comes from years of working at the intersection of business and sustainability. Unlike many sustainability professionals, he speaks the language of business first and sustainability second. What sets Nicko apart is his ability to cut through the complexity. He avoids sustainability jargon and focuses on real-world, commercially viable solutions that work across industries. His philosophy is simple:

“For sustainability to succeed, it must be embraced by the entire business - not just the sustainability team.”

Chris Walters: Organisational Change

Chris is an expert in leading organisational change, specialising in helping companies transform to achieve strategic objectives. He has worked in innovation and change management across various industries and has designed and led programmes to operationalise new strategies at scale in large, global organisations.

Chris has designed and led hundreds of workshops and training sessions. He ensures that sustainability goals are effectively embedded across all levels of the business. His focus on engaging people and driving behaviour change ensures lasting and impactful results.

“Change starts and ends with people first - the best ideas are only as valuable as our ability to move people to deliver upon them.”