What the Project Is About
This initiative offers high-quality, tailored sustainability consulting and advisory services designed to make strategies and programs more impactful. It helps businesses and organisations become more resilient by using customised tools, frameworks, and training that cater specifically to clients’ needs. The goal? To accelerate the sustainability transformation in a way that truly sticks.
Main Benefits of the Project
Here’s what sets this project apart:
- Delivers measurable positive impact by exceeding client expectations.
- Combines technical knowledge with real-life business and societal experience.
- Integrates effective stakeholder and program management expertise.
- Fosters open dialogue and knowledge sharing through a strong partner ecosystem.
- Supports organisations in pushing beyond business as usual to increase resilience.
Work and Experience Behind the Project
The project is built on a winning formula that blends deep technical expertise with hands-on business and societal experience. It’s not just theory — it’s about real-world application, effective stakeholder engagement, and program management that drives results. This approach ensures that sustainability efforts don’t just look good on paper but create genuine, lasting change.
Partner Ecosystem and Collaboration
Collaboration is at the heart of this project. It actively seeks exchange and open dialogue, recognising the vital contributions of partners. By joining leading initiatives and sharing knowledge, it creates a dynamic ecosystem that amplifies impact and drives innovation in sustainability practices.
Engagements and Real-World Impact
The project’s influence extends through various engagements, including:
- University of Queensland – Liveris Academy, Leadership Podcast Episode 3: Sustainability in the sports field, 17 Mar 2021
- The Sustainability Report Webinar: Tackling climate change through strategic partnerships, 23 Jun 2020
- Olympic.org: Dow’s Olympic carbon programmes delivering climate benefits and a positive legacy, 18 Jun 2020
- Thrive Global: “Share your love of nature with your kids”, 16 Mar 2020
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – delivering renewable energy at scale.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – advancing circular economy principles.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – tackling climate change through strategic partnerships.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Testimonials Reflecting the Project’s Value
Voices from those involved highlight the project’s real-world impact:
- Mobilising support for impact projects: For over 14 years, Chris and Nicoletta have actively supported projects, fundraisers, and students at the Nicholas School, leveraging their diverse experience and extensive networks to motivate others.
- Inspiring sustainability leadership: Nicoletta led Circular Economy thinking at Dow, aligning business units on strategic direction and creating metrics to measure progress on circularity.
- Engaging employees for impact: Leadership in designing and implementing a corporate volunteer program that engages employees and customers in a global clean-up initiative.
- Delivering renewable energy at scale: Chris managed the installation and commissioning of a 60MW photovoltaic plant in Greece, building trust and enthusiasm among teams during critical stages.
- Innovating in climate collaboration: Nicoletta’s outstanding business understanding and stakeholder management created a positive working environment and strong partnerships.
