Who We Are

We are Sustainists; an alliance of sustainability consultants, originally brought together by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

We represent a diverse set of expertise across varied sectors and are united by a common passion for social and environmental justice.

A small alliance with a big reach, we offer a flexible configuration of consultants, tailored to client requirements. We work both individually and collaboratively. This approach enables us to be agile and adaptive, supplying the expertise required for each project.

Alexis Eyre

Alexis has worked on all three sides of the marketing triangle – agency, client and media owner for brands including…

Hewlett Packard, News UK and Sunsail. She now works with Paul Randle, another consultant, to help companies embed sustainabilty into their marketing from branding and strategy right through to tactics, governance and performance metrics, using their framework, the Sustainable Marketing Compass, as a guide.

Sustainable Marketing Compass

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Arthur Parry

As part of The PurposePeople, Arthur supports businesses of all sizes starting out on their sustainability journeys…

facilitating a pragmatic approach to caring for people, planet and profit. Alongside June, Arthur helps to embed sustainability-led purpose through a structured approach to decision making based on key, agreed principles.

The PurposePeople

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Carolina Connor

Carolina collaborates with organisations crafting sustainability and circular economy strategies. As part of clj+…

associates, her combined experience with multinational business, innovation and reporting frameworks is key in helping teams navigate the complex landscape of environmental, social, and governance reporting with a practical and focused approach. Under her own brand, Carolina supports start-ups through impact investment, and strategic input and collaborates with industry research and publications that support decarbonisation and regeneration.

Carolina Connor Consulting
clj+ associates

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Caroline Vienot

Using “Climate Fresk” workshops as a stepping stone, Caroline engages employees, stakeholders, and…

decision-makers to ACT faster and with more focus against Climate Change. She helps companies align their purpose, and values with their Net Zero ambitions, and design plan of actions.

Agimus Limited

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Cathy Driscoll

Cathy works with businesses and organisations to demystify sustainability, educate on the climate emergency…

through Climate Fresk workshops, develop sustainability strategies and embed sustainability into business operations.

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Jonathan Valentine

Jonathan helps businesses to progress their sustainability journey, aligning purpose with sustainability challenges…

and opportunities, integrating into strategy and driving business value. He delivers through a focus on team engagement, a commitment to authenticity and a passion for effective communication with all stakeholders.

Jonathan Valentine Consulting
clj+ associates

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June Kirkwood

As part of The PurposePeople, June supports businesses of all sizes starting out on their sustainability journeys…

facilitating a pragmatic approach to caring for people, planet and profit. Alongside Arthur, June helps to embed sustainability-led purpose through a structured approach to decision making based on key, agreed principles.

The PurposePeople

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Leena Ceccolini

Leena supports businesses and organisations in advancing their sustainable development by…

incorporating circular economy principles to encourage purpose-driven and impactful action. As part of clj+ associates, she brings her diverse experience in operations and project management in different sectors to the various projects, leveraging her expertise in sustainability reporting frameworks also to guide clients on sustainable business development. Under her Socially Circular brand she works with start-ups and community groups to drive purposeful impact.

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Neil Russell-Bates

Neil works with businesses on carbon measurements and reporting, including SECR, reduction plans, Net Zero plans…

and supports companies with submissions on Science Based Targets, Carbon Disclosure Project Ecovadis and B Corp as well as offering Carbon Literacy training and Net Zero workshops

Hilltop Sustainability

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Susanne Conway

Susanne helps manufacturers and organisations in the built environment reduce their carbon emissions and…

develop commercial advantage from a circular economy. Her focus includes sustainability strategy, reporting, science-based target setting, circularity assessments and employee engagement.

Sirkel Consulting

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The Sustainists alliance of sustainability consultants evolved from our common link, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Since then, we have each built a wider network of sustainability professionals which extends beyond CISL. While together the Sustainists represent a diverse set of expertise across varied sectors, when additional skills are required we reach out to our wider network.

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