Sustainavision (JAPAN)

Sustainavision Ltd. is a (C)SR consulting firm based in London, UK, and aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through supporting organizations Social Responsibility strategy. It proposes to achieve this through reviewing and, where necessary, improving Social Responsibility and Carbon Management programmes, and undertaking tailor-made (C)SR related research and sustainability (C)SR trainings and workshops. Its vision is to create a more sustainable planet and preserve the earth for future generations. It hopes to achieve this vision through supporting clients’ Social Responsibility programmes, working together to build a more sustainable world.

Social Investment Partners (SIP) Group (Central America)

Social Investment Partners (SIP) Group was founded with the purpose of contributing to generate social impact at various levels – within government, communities and the private sector. We believe companies are engines of social progress that can effect profound social change through their sustainability strategies. Our mission is to accompany our clients in the generation of virtuous cycles of development within and beyond their business operations. We do this by offering a portfolio of services that supports sustainability planning, implementation, monitoring and training.

The CSR Agency (Romania)

The CSR Agency provides a comprehensive service, a sort of one stop shop for CSR and sustainability we do everything from training to assessment, to reporting (ISO, GRI) all the way up to stakeholder engagement (employee, supply chain etc) and strategic planning. What’s most important right now for one business might only be the tip of the iceberg for another, but whether you’re committed or just curious, we have what you need to start realising greater business success through sustainability today.

Canagulf (UAE, QATAR)

CanaGulf is a UAE based company specialised in consultancy, auditing and training, as well as issuing international certification in the field of quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE), social responsibility, sustainability and governance. Our vision is to align all our practices to the UAE vision 2020 and 2021, of making sustainability part of the norm. Our focus is to provide company leaders with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel within their industries.

Richard Cooper (UK)

Richard Cooper MBA, FRSA is principal consultant with Richard Cooper Consulting Limited providing sustainability advisory services to businesses, charities, community organisations and the education sector. He has over 20 years’ experience in sustainability roles including environmental risk management, stakeholder engagement and Corporate Responsibility Reporting. Most recently Richard has specialised in education, social impact and social mobility. He has designed and delivered award-winning education and social mobility programmes and was recognised as a Game Changer by Business in the Community, a one-off award to recognise inspirational individuals working to advance the responsible business movement. Richard is a former chair of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Financial Institutions Initiative. He also chaired the British Bankers’ Association Environmental Issues Panel and was chair of the cross-financial sector FORGE Group that produced guidance for the financial sector on the environment and CSR.

Gratia Christian College (GCC) (HONG KONG)

Gratia Christian College (GCC) offers an integration of Christian faith and academic learning not found in any higher education institutions locally, stressing the importance of servant leadership and intellectual development.

Impact Matters (CANADA)

Impact Matters Consulting Group is a Canadian-based consulting firm that specializes in the business of sustainability and development of social capital. Our mission is to work with non-profit organizations and private industry partners to build sustainable community-based systems that demonstrate impact and investment value for social good. We specialize in all aspects of social purpose strategy from concept to implementation, offering a full range of services including consulting, industry research, SROI, training & education, readiness assessments and program implementation & measurement. Our Managing Director, Chantell Tunney is a sustainability professional with expertise in large-scale capacity building, outcomes-based program development and collective impact collaborations. Projects have involved all sectors including not-for-profit organizations, provincial governments, and large national and multi-national corporations.

New Horizon Strategies (USA)

Laurie Peterson – a certified facilitator, certified coach and seasoned speaker – founded New Horizon Strategies, LLC in 2011 to inspire sustainable change in the professional world. Today, Laurie facilitates programs and events to help companies, government agencies and professional associations achieve the highest possible levels of effectiveness. Topics for facilitated programs and events include Operational Excellence, Culture of Innovation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, and The Daring WayTM and Rising Strong. In addition, Laurie provides executive, career and business coaching for individuals and groups to help people achieve their vision, goals and desires. By applying Socratic questioning, she enables clients to seek their own answers. She has coached clients from Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and around the world: Australia, Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, The Netherlands, Honduras and Great Britain. A frequent keynote and breakout session speaker on technical and motivational topics to inspire personal and professional growth, Laurie has presented at dozens of conferences and professional meetings from small groups to over 350 people.

Originally a BioProcess engineer, Laurie spent the first two decades of her career working as a life support system manager at NASA, keeping people alive in the harsh environment of space. That work spawned an opportunity to develop the charter implementation strategy for keeping people alive here on Earth, and the terrestrial sustainability program at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX was born. In her role as the NASA JSC Sustainability Champion, she awarded the “NASA Power of One” based on the significant achievement of creating the NASA JSC Sustainability Organizational Development Structure, Communications Strategy, Operating Rhythm, Sustainability Engagement Strategy, and Annual Sustainability Report. These efforts continue to affect the ~10,000 NASA JSC employees today, as well as the partners and public affected by the awesome work NASA continues to do.

Suzanne McGovern (USA)

Suzanne McGovern is the chief strategist at Strategy|32, a consulting firm specializing in sustainability, corporate social responsibility and related policy.

Before founding Strategy|32, Suzanne built and managed the U.S. sustainability, CSR and alcohol policy agendas during her nine-year tenure at HEINEKEN USA. The role included development of a responsible consumption culture change, kick-off of reputation/materiality research and the development of a stakeholder management system. She was regarded as a thought leader internally, within the HEINEKEN global network and across the beer industry.

A graduate of Virginia Tech with a BA in marketing, Suzanne resides in Alexandria, VA with her husband and son.

The Firm for Business & Economic Consulting (OMAN)

The Firm for Business & Economic Consulting is an Omani owned enterprise providing consulting and training and services for businesses to improve their market exposure and performance. Clients can benefit from The Firm’s expertise to address specific problem areas and apply practical solutions. Specialisation areas include strategy formulation, Entrepreneurship and SME Eco-System, Logistics, Marketing and Branding and Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. The Firm is also developed an employment platform titled “Wathifny” to connect job seekers with potential employers.