What One Stone Is All About
One Stone is a world-class sustainability consulting firm that’s all about helping businesses become true sustainability leaders. Smart, agile, and packed with experience, the One Stone team partners with companies to set ambitious goals and get everyone on board. Whether it’s benchmarking, materiality assessments, or board-level engagement, they guide organizations through the complex journey of sustainability strategy and communication. From private banks to FMCG, pharmaceuticals to logistics, their expertise spans industries and continents.
The Main Benefit: Driving Real Impact
One Stone’s approach creates real value by focusing on the right priorities. Their clients have seen measurable success, thanks to tailored strategies and insightful stakeholder engagement. Here are some key highlights:
- Helped Electrolux cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2020
- Supported Carlsberg Group’s award-winning sustainability communications and ‘Together Towards Zero’ targets
- Advised Montanaro Asset Management’s Better World Fund, which grew from €150m to €600m in three years
- Guided Sydney Opera House to become the first major Australian arts institution to publicly support the UN Global Goals
- Assisted Kimberly-Clark in developing socially responsible procurement aligned with company values
How One Stone Shapes ESG Strategy
Leading the way in sustainability means making big shifts in a fast-moving world. One Stone’s strategic insights help companies rise to challenges around diversity, nature, and net-zero commitments. Their deep understanding of ESG risks and opportunities enables businesses—from private equity firms to asset managers—to craft strategies that are not only ambitious but also practical and impactful. It’s about turning challenges into opportunities and making sustainability core to business success.
Connecting with Stakeholders in a New Way
Today’s stakeholders expect more than just one-way messaging. They want authentic engagement and meaningful partnerships. One Stone helps companies in sectors like travel, pulp & paper, and food & beverage build stronger relationships through powerful communication. This approach not only enhances reputation but also fosters trust and collaboration, which are essential for long-term sustainability leadership.
Strengths That Set One Stone Apart
With a wealth of experience and a unique blend of strategic, business, ESG, and sustainability know-how, One Stone stands out. Their team includes experts behind several sustainable business books and leaders active on public, private, and not-for-profit boards. As a certified B Corp, they’re committed to giving back, with their CEO chairing a trust focused on sustainable land use research. This combination of expertise and values makes them a trusted advisor for companies aiming to embed sustainability deeply into their core.
Project Impact: Linking to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The Story Behind One Stone
Founded by Fran and Andrea, One Stone was born from a shared vision: to turn sustainability challenges into lasting value. Over the past decade, they’ve helped shift corporate sustainability from the sidelines to the heart of business strategy. Operating globally through One Stone Advisors Ltd and One Stone Advisors Pty Ltd, supported by a worldwide network of Associates, they continue to empower companies across sectors to lead with purpose and impact. The name ‘One Stone’ reflects this ethos perfectly—just like the Earth, it’s the one resource we all share, and with it, we build, create, connect, and communicate.
