Sustainable Thinking partners with you on a journey towards a fairer, cleaner, more prosperous future.
Sustainable Thinking is a business and sustainable change consultancy that applies science-based knowledge, creativity, planning skills, empathy and enthusiasm to your challenges.
Change is not easy, but the right partner can save time & money, lower risk and identify new customers. We simplify & prioritise the challenges, and develop workable solutions that respect people and planet, while still growing profit.
“Business is the key driver of global climate action”- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Sustainable Thinking acts as a trusted advisor, co-developing a long-term sustainability strategy & roadmap, provide guidance on effective implementation, and delivering on requirements. We can support the development of data & reporting on a client’s sustainability credentials externally and guide internal activities required to achieve sustainability targets.
We work with small, medium and large businesses. Founders, COOs, HR professionals, existing sustainability teams, change management functions, technology teams, non-profits, and everyone in between.
“Climate change is complex and solutions tricky to find, but Sustainable Thinking kept it simple, relatable and positive. We now have a firm grasp on where our Sustainability gaps are and how we can address them.”Fast-growing, UK based drinks brand.
Our sustainability consulting approach is rooted in science, smart planning & realism.
Every business is at a different stage of its sustainability journey. Some may have a policy or a form of sustainability reporting in place. Some may have no clear view despite customer, regulator & market pressure. Most, however, really want to do better business and address the challenge of climate change.
"Running a sustainable business isn’t just a good thing for the planet, it’s unquestionably a business opportunity too."Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Learning (CISL), Cambridge University.
Sustainable Thinking would act as a trusted advisor, co-developing a long-term sustainability strategy & roadmap, provide guidance on effective implementation, and deliver specific requirements.
We can support the development of data and reporting frameworks to help demonstrate a client’s sustainability credentials externally, and guide the internal activities required to achieve their sustainability targets.
Our work is underpinned by 3 core approaches
1) We ask clients to reflect honestly on their environmental & social impact, governance and ways of working.
2) We are science-led and apply world-leading research from Cambridge University the IEMA and more.
3) We simplify & prioritise the challenges to develop workable solutions that respect people and planet while still growing profit.
Specific ways we can support your business
Sustainability Objectives & Priorities – understand your intentions. Build a strategy & roadmap, guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Measure – calculate carbon footprint and provide context
Carbon Reduction – analyse where emissions can be reduced, optimise upstream & downstream supply chain through collaboration.
Offsetting – Recommend appropriate offsets for Scope 1 & 2 emissions. Scope 3 advisable.
‘Carbon Neutral’ certification – Guide through carbon neutrality certification – offsets expanded to Scope 3 emissions (mandatory)
Evaluate ethical & social impact of business – link between climate change and ethical / social issues explored
Reporting Requirements – Project manage path to reporting compliance, eg: TCFD, ISSB S1 & S2, CSRD
Net Zero – Go beyond Carbon Neutrality. Achieve NetZero status – carbon sequestration required.
B Corp – Guide you through the B Corporation certification process, from initial assessment to delivery. The ‘gold standard’ for ethical businesses.
We partner with clients, not tell them what to do
“Climate change is complex and solutions tricky to find, but Sustainable Thinking kept it simple, relatable and positive. We now have a firm grasp on where our Sustainability gaps are and how we can address them.”- Fast growing, uk-based Drinks brand
Every client is different, so we never apply a ‘one-size fits all’ approach. We have a methodology but it’s flexible enough to meet the needs of your sector & your size.
The key is open, honest conversation about hopes, fears, goals, risks, rewards and all the other stuff that drives decisions around business change.
We’re passionate about what we do and keen to work with clients who are open to change. We’re creative, entrepreneurial, collaborative and forward-thinking
We’re a proud partner with Extra Brain Impact, a co-operative of advisors, consultants, coaches and non-execs, with diverse skills and specialisms, who help clients tackle their most pressing Sustainability challenges. We have instant access to this network of smart people, and can scale our consulting teams accordingly.Click the logo to find out more
Some recent examples of our work
Successfully developed a sustainability strategy for Five Rivers Rum, a fast growing alcoholic spirits brand.Assessed greenhouse gas emissions, recommended short & long-term reduction strategies, evaluated supply chain integrity and reviewed social & ethical practices within the business. Five Rivers are now on a pathway to Carbon Neutrality.
Sustainability advisor to a London-based PR agency seeking to work with impact-focussed clients.
Engaged by Crowell & Moring, a leading international law firm to provide sustainability education and insight.Equipped their newly formed Sustainability Committee with practical advice & ideas, covering sustainable strategy, opportunities and risks.
Project management, lead generation and advisory for Stokey Energy, a renewable energy not-for-profit based in LondonOver 40% of carbon emissions come from energy used in our homes, offices and shops. Renewables will help communities become zero-carbon and combat climate change
Worked with an east London primary schools federation on their sustainability initiatives.Raised £300k to install solar panels across school sites. In addition, developed a range of energy saving, climate-change awareness and community engagements recommendations.
A sustainable future is possible, and it begins with a conversation
Everyone can bring something to the climate change fight.
Founded by Liam, Sustainable Thinking – a Lightworks Consulting Ltd company – is built on 25+ years experience in change consultancy within Sustainability, Financial Services and Startups.In recent years Liam’s focus has shifted towards tackling climate change through more sustainable ways of working. Moving towards better business is a process of change, something he enjoys working on with clients of all sizes and sectors.
He’s had senior level positions running projects, developing strategies, working with teams large & small across the globe and providing proactive leadership. Passionate about what he does and keen to work with clients who seek to balance people, profit & planet. Creative, entrepreneurial, collaborative and forward-thinking.
