I help major projects and organisations to implement effective and credible sustainability programmes. This includes identifying their environmental, social and business impacts, assessing reputational risks and opportunities, and advising them on how to integrate sustainability into their business processes, products and promotional activities. I have been working on projects in Europe, Middle East, Asia and South America for event organisers, sports organisations and… Show more I help major projects and organisations to implement effective and credible sustainability programmes. This includes identifying their environmental, social and business impacts, assessing reputational risks and opportunities, and advising them on how to integrate sustainability into their business processes, products and promotional activities. I have been working on projects in Europe, Middle East, Asia and South America for event organisers, sports organisations and corporations. Clients include International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Economic Forum, Formula 1, Futerra, Facebook, Smyle Creative, Apollo World Tour Ltd, Qatar Foundation, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Deloitte LLP, Dow Chemical, PublicisLive SA, Gannett Fleming Inc, and UEFA.I am regularly contracted by the IOC to provide sustainability advice in relation to the Games and future host cities. I served on the IOC’s prestigious Evaluation Commission for the 2020, 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2022 Winter Games. I advised on the evaluation of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games bidding process.For full details of my services see my website: http://www.sustainabilityexperts.net Show less

I was responsible for developing the sustainability component of London's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.Following London's election as Host City in July 2005 I set about establishing the Sustainability Function within the new Organising Committee (LOCOG). I was responsible for developing a culture of sustainability across the organisation and integrating sustainability into LOCOG’s policies, procedures and processes. These had to be sufficiently robust to cope with… Show more I was responsible for developing the sustainability component of London's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.Following London's election as Host City in July 2005 I set about establishing the Sustainability Function within the new Organising Committee (LOCOG). I was responsible for developing a culture of sustainability across the organisation and integrating sustainability into LOCOG’s policies, procedures and processes. These had to be sufficiently robust to cope with the continual change as the organisation grew from an SME start-up to a major corporation during its seven year lifetime.I provided direct support and advice to other Departments and all Directors and the CEO and Chairman. I served on the Deal Approval Group, a Director-level committee that signed-off all major commercial deals.As Head of Sustainability at LOCOG I managed a team which at its peak comprised 20 staff and secondees and 14 volunteers.I was the official LOCOG spokesperson on sustainability issues and had frequent dealings with the media. I conducted numerous interviews with domestic and international TV, radio, print and on-line channels. I was also a frequent speaker at major conferences and seminars. On several occasions I presented evidence to the London Assembly Environment Committee and provided written responses to a range of Mayoral and Parliamentary Questions.Stakeholder engagement was a key part of my role. I managed the critical relationship between LOCOG and the independent Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, the official assurance body reviewing our work. I was the LOCOG representative on the London 2012 Sustainability Group, a programme-wide forum for delivery partners co-chaired by officials from the Mayor’s Office and central government (Defra). I also represented LOCOG on the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Sport and Environment Commission and contributed to the IOC’s Transfer of Knowledge programme for future host cities. Show less

For fourteen years I managed my own consulting company, specialising in the environmental aspects of golf course development and management. In later years this broadened to major events and other sports. In 2000 I took a two month sabbatical to work as a volunteer in the Environment team for the Sydney Olympic Games in Australia.In 1997 I established the Committed to Green initiative, which was launched by the President of the European Commission during the Ryder Cup at… Show more For fourteen years I managed my own consulting company, specialising in the environmental aspects of golf course development and management. In later years this broadened to major events and other sports. In 2000 I took a two month sabbatical to work as a volunteer in the Environment team for the Sydney Olympic Games in Australia.In 1997 I established the Committed to Green initiative, which was launched by the President of the European Commission during the Ryder Cup at Valderrama, Spain. This led to the development of the Committed to Green Foundation, of which I was Executive Director from 2000 – 2003 (This was the precursor to the Golf Environment Organisation, which continues to this day). Previous to this, I had served as the Executive Director of the European Golf Association Ecology Unit from 1994 – 1999. This was a pan-European initiative funded by the governing bodies of golf to develop a greater understanding of the environmental impacts of golf courses. Show less