Top Uk Sustainability Experts Revealed In Major New Survey
Business owners must “play the long game” when developing strategies for sustainability, a leading expert has said.
Michelle Li is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected voices on sustainability and women’s empowerment.
She spoke out as a new report revealed the top UK 2024 sustainability experts available to hire today.
Ms Li, the founder and CEO of Clever Carbon, said: “In essence, climate literacy is a journey. It’s not something that happens over a couple of weeks, it really takes time and the advice that I would give business owners is to find something that is repeatable in your schedule: subscribe to a newsletter that covers different climate topics. Maybe they send out a newsletter once or every couple of weeks and commit to reading through that so that you can start learning some of the terms, some of the themes that come up. And very similar to this there are many really great podcasts that share episodes very regularly and just listening to those, committing to once a week or once every other week is a really great place to start.”
In a new interview with Champions Speakers, Ms Li also shares her advice on how business owners can improve their climate literacy and the best change businesses can make to reduce their carbon footprint.
She also outlined the lessons learned on her journey from Silicon Valley to founding Clever Carbon and tips on explaining carbon removal to general audiences
Jack Hayes, the founder of The Sustainability Speakers Agency, who arranged the interview, has helped many businesses to develop strategies to raise environmental awareness.
He said he is delighted Michelle is now among a number of experts who are available to book for events.
“Developing and implementing better policies around sustainability is now vital for businesses of all sizes,” Mr Hayes said.
“But knowing where to start and how best to achieve your goals can be a difficult process.
“Utilising the knowledge of an expert speaker can be a great way to build a more effective strategy. And the good news is there are now a huge number of brilliant speakers out there to choose from.”
Data compiled by Champions Speakers, which is based on reviews and feedback from thousands of events shows the current top uk speakers for sustainability in 2024 to be:
TOP TEN SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS IN THE WORLD
Pia Heidenmark Cook
Pia Heidenmark Cook is an influential sustainability expert and a prominent keynote speaker. With a stellar background including being IKEA’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Pia has championed a people and planet-positive vision for 2030.
Kate Brandt
Better known as Google’s Sustainability Officer, Kate Brandt has worked with both businesses and the government to promote circular principles. She is passionate about a circular economy, the idea that resources can be repurposed to lessen the strain on our environment.
Mike Barry
Focussing on sustainable action leadership, Mike Barry is widely known as the former Director of Sustainable Business for Marks and Spencer and the Director of Mikebarryeco.
Sue Garrard
Sue Garrard is a distinguished sustainability keynote speaker and expert consultant. Her illustrious background includes pioneering Unilever’s sustainability agenda as the SVP of Global Communications, leading to significant brand growth through sustainable practices.
Roger Ballentine
Roger Ballentine is a renowned energy and sustainability strategist, who is currently working as the Founding President of Green Strategies Inc. Providing management consultation to corporate clients, Roger expertly advises companies on sustainability strategies, clean energy procurement strategies, decarbonisation and the integration of energy and environmental policies into business strategies.
Dorthe Scherling Nielsen
Dorthe Scherling Nielsen is a distinguished sustainability professional, who has over 20 years of experience working in government affairs and communicating the urgency of sustainability. An impact-driven executive, Dorthe has previously worked as the Director of Global Sustainability Policy for Nike and as the Chief Sustainability Officer & VP of Corporate Affairs for Bestseller.
Håkan Nordkvist
A leader with a human-centric vision and innovative solutions, Håkan Nordkist is revered for his former role as the Head of Sustainability Innovation for the IKEA Group. Initially joining IKEA as a Quality Manager, Håkan proved his worth at the company, pioneering countless ground-breaking sustainability projects that prioritised technology and innovation for a sustainable future.
Christiana Figueres
Christiana Figueres is an esteemed sustainability keynote speaker and architect of the Paris Agreement, advocating for global climate action. Her career began in Costa Rica’s public service, advancing to roles in international environmental policy.
David Howell
Lord David Howell, the Baron of Guildford, is a Conservative politician and former Secretary of Energy Sustainability. David invests in the youth and believes that they are key to the recovery of hydrocarbons.
Richard Reed
Richard Reed believes that when business owners are ethically responsible they don’t just protect the environment, but inspire trust in their consumers. Along with two friends, Richard founded Innocent Drinks, a smoothie company that prioritises ethics over profits.
To read more about the official best Sustainability experts in the UK, read the full article here: The Top 20 Sustainability Speakers Trending In The World (sustainability-speakers.com)