The « sustainability journey » may feel overwhelming sometimes, but you are not alone.
Our Buddies have tried, succeeded, failed to implement change in their companies. They share their experience so you can learn, take shortcuts, get inspired and ask questions.
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I am the Co-Founder of Sustainable Gaia, a Singapore based sustainability consultancy, focusing on sustainability reporting using GRI, TCFD, UNSDGs, ISO 14064 and other frameworks. I also help companies through sustainability consulting, training and research to help them meet and go beyond ESG compliance needs, to manage risks and to unlock opportunities while transitioning to a net zero world.
I have a background in Finance (MBA from IIM Calcutta), Financial Economics (M.Sc from University of London) and ESG (through various certifications and sustainability experience). I have done curriculum development and training for a wide range of companies, and agencies like National Environmental Agency and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy around Systems Thinking and Social Entrepreneurship respectively.
I am currently the co-founder of Vidacity, a new entrepreneurship ecosystem that aims to bring together startups, businesses, investors, and the community to drive innovation and tackle sustainability challenges.
Prior to Vidacity, I worked in large organizations (HP, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Whirlpool Corporation, Optus/ Singtel) in several capacities but mostly managing and implementing sizeable projects.
My most recent role was to support Accenture to embed a sustainability mindset internally.
With over 6 years of expertise in global markets, particularly in Asia, I am a dedicated professional in business development and project management, passionate about driving impactful initiatives to tackle environmental and social challenges.
I am the Business Development Director at Second Life, a leading social enterprise dedicated to ocean plastic collection and recycling in South-East Asia. We've recycled over 4,000 tons of ocean-bound plastic since 2020, working closely with local collectors.
My current focus lies in plastic footprint reduction, circularity, plastic-credits mechanisms, ocean-bound plastic waste management, and the associated environmental and societal considerations.
I have over 15 years experience working in different areas of the fashion industry, both in Europe and Asia. From my first graduate role working in the buying office at Marks & Spencers Headquarters in London, to starting a fashion & lifestyle brand supplying multi-chain stores like Topshop and boutiques such as Graham & Green in the UK and others in Europe.
My knowledge of European & Asian markets has given me a unique combination of experience and perspective. From sourcing high volume production in China, which led me to understand the impact the fashion industry has on the planet; to my passion for inculcating sustainable fashion into the teaching curriculum.
Currently, I mentor sustainable brands, give my time to organize events during Fashion Revolution week and support sustainable knowledge and capacity-building in the wider fashion eco-system.
I'm a freelance facilitator and I provide training, advisory and policy advocacy services to businesses on sustainability, climate change, ESG, circular economy, and related topics. With 33 years of experience, I held roles in India as a CSO in the JSW Group, Principal Counsellor on Sustainability with India's apex industry body CII, and Manager - Sustainability with Procter & Gamble.
Among other achievements, I pioneered Asia’s 1st Sustainability Awards, organised all events at COP-8, created the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative, set up the green building movement in India and co-created the world’s 1st ESG index for emerging economies (S&P).
I have a PhD and MTech in Environmental Engineering (IIT Bombay), and MSc in Environmental Sciences (JNU).
I am the Managing Director and also lead the Strategy and Sustainability Communications offer at DIA Brands. I have been a brand consultant and a communications expert for over two decades. My role enables me to see how brands drive their sustainability efforts, and if they view it as an investment or a cost. I work closely with several organisations to infuse purpose led branding and ESG focused brand messaging and communications into their strategic agenda.
My personal interest in Sustainability has only grown in the past few years and I am committed to collaborating with both the corporate sector and the larger community to create better awareness around Sustainability and make knowledge around it easy, accessible and actionable.
I hold a master's degree in Strategic Procurement (DESMA) and have nearly 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain transformation within the services industry (Facility Management, Food, Textiles, Hospitality, and remote sites). My career spans across Europe, Asia, and currently the Middle East.
I am passionate about transformation and change management, with expertise in the following areas:
With 9+ years of experience at Procter & Gamble, I am a leader with a proven track record of working with C-suite and upper management to create and execute sustainability strategies for multimillion-dollar & billion-dollar business. I have experience in cross-cultural collaboration with people in different countries, with internal as well as external (vendors, retailers, etc) partners.
I have been recognised for identifying projects, creating, and leading teams to execute and enable value creation while continuing to decarbonise.
I have certification in SCR (Sustainability and Climate Risk) and GRI standards. I studied my Masters in Conservation Biology.
I work in the sustainability sphere for technology, focusing on creating sustainability in tech by redesigning materials, reshaping electronic components, and rethinking manufacturing. My objective is to help people and companies strategize their sustainability action plans to make a difference for the planet, people, and businesses. I am also enthusiastic about creating awareness around these issues.
With a background in electronics engineering, materials science engineering, and additive manufacturing, I am dedicated to developing a novel sustainable material library for electronics, as well as flexible, degradable devices and systems for healthcare. Over the years, I have developed many novel solutions to tackle sustainability, e-waste and circular materials.
Hi everyone, I'm Louis, the Co-founder of Yindii, a mobile application that addresses the issue of food waste in Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Yindii connects local businesses and supermarkets with high-quality excess food to consumers through an online platform at very affordable prices.
I’m Lucie, mother of 2 Book lovers, 2 and 5 years old.
I have 10+ years experience in Marketing, Digital and ecommerce in industries such as Skincare, Watches & Jewelry and Fashion; in international companies as well as start-ups. I am looking today to use my skills for projects that make sense, having social and/or environmental positive impacts.
I’m convinced about sustainable ways of doing business and believe in the power of circular economy: many objects do not need to be owned but have their value in the usage we make of them. Following this conviction and a growing interest in Education, I founded my first start-up in Dubai in 2023, Sharingstories.me, a multicultural Kids Library delivered home.
I'm a French sustainability changemaker based in Tokyo. After 15 years in public policy for the French government, I moved to Japan in 2016. Initially at the French Embassy, I then joined the private sector to accelerate corporate sustainability mindsets.
In 2024, I launched Ichigo Bloom, a collective of freelance facilitators offering sustainability education in Japan.
Quentin has over 15 years experience in Responsible Value Chain. He started as a Sustainable material experts to slowly cover the entire Value chain and life cycle of products. In Singapore, Quentin worked for Accenture in Sustainable Value Chain Strategy. On the side, Quentin created LoSiam - Le Laboratoire Olfactif du Siam - and chairs now its board.
Over the past ten years, I have gradually developed my expertise to put my convictions into action, focusing my energy in increasing circularity.
I have been passionately involved in collaborating with private companies and public authorities to advance circular economy initiatives and implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes. I played instrumental roles in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps to establish EPR schemes dedicated to industrial and commercial packaging in France. My motivation is to work among various stakeholders and to help shift an industry as a whole, and to re-invent economy with more re-use and more re-cycling.
I endeavour to inspire others to venture outside the box and open their minds to the many exciting perspectives the world has to offer. I believe that education, soft skills, and language are essential to improve the state of the world and the people in it.
As an educator, I cultivate education, environmental literacy and eco-habits through my work at The English Curve and The Eco Chapter, facilitate the Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, Circular Economy, and Conscious Evolution collaborative learning games, and was a mentor and panelist for the 2023 WWF We Got This campaign. I also conduct my own writing workshops based on using eco-literacy and literature as a form of activism.
I am French, recently arrived in Singapore after 14 years of international experience across Europe and Canada. I spent 14 years in the aeronautical industry before joining a start up offering reusable packaging for the Food & Beverage industry. Passionate by nature, I am always enthusiast to meet new people, share and learn also more.
I'm an environmental strategist with ten years of experience transforming small teams to become more sustainable via capacity-building, learning from best practices of other teams elsewhere, as well as agile team management methods with scientific experimentation in person to verify hypotheses from case studies.
I'm a Sustainability Consultant & Speaker, founder of Thought Partner Eco — an SME's partner in sustainability.
99% of businesses are made up of SMEs who could collectively make a huge impact in lowering the carbon footprint of the world’s economy. Yet, existing resources are more applicable to large corporations with large budgets, who have staff in sustainability roles to develop and execute on those initiatives. SMEs usually have neither. I fill this gap by providing relevant educational and strategic support at an affordable rate.
I've supported clients across industries — creative, tech, health care and fashion —on education, strategy and sustainability communications. Play-based learning workshops are available too.
Other than consulting, I'm an experienced speaker, workshop facilitator, and I have been featured in AsiaOne, CNA, The Straits Times, Eco Business and more.
Here are some topics I'm familiar with:
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With more than 7 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Industry, I'm passionate about enabling organizations to drive improvement that produces exceptional business outcomes using international standards. I have worked with hundreds of organizations to embed international standards, drive excellence, and achieve certifications for their businesses.
I am Willoughby Niki Lee, a sustainability and technology advocate with a deep commitment to community development and digital trust-building. My journey spans roles in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, where I’ve combined my expertise in engineering and AI to create impactful social initiatives. As the founder of TinkerThings Global and a trainer with Singapore International Foundation, I work to bridge technology and community needs, focusing on projects that empower youth, seniors, and underserved groups. My goal is to leverage digital tools to foster inclusivity and resilience, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting sustainable futures.
My name is Tali Goldman and I am a mother, entrepreneur and businesswoman. I strongly believe that businesses have a responsibility to make a positive impact through their products and services, and that corporations are in the best position to drive this change while delivering on business objectives.
To this end, I have established Market for Good with two key objectives in mind. Firstly, I aim to help corporations implement ESG goals by using their purchasing power to empower. I also aim to enable social organizations to scale up and make a sustainable impact.
I'm a scientist who is passionate about creating, proliferating, and assessing sustainable technologies. My team and I develop tools that enable companies and governments to make data-driven choices on sustainability initiatives. Our expertise includes maturity assessments, business model innovation, energy modelling, industrial symbiosis, and life cycle assessments.
We also train companies to use these tools effectively. I’ve personally guided several companies to perform a holistic sustainability assessment of their organisation and create targeted action plans.
I'm leading a climate tech AI startup dedicated to helping companies achieve their energy and sustainability goals. My expertise is delivering circular transformation for our clients with a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable solutions aligning climate ambition with corporate action.
As a sustainability professional, my core motivation is to maximise impact. As an educator, my focus is on meaningful engagement. Therefore, I design and deliver collaborative, science-based learning experiences that support organisations on their journey towards sustainability and making a positive impact. My approach is grounded by 15 years in learner-centred education and formal sustainability training at UCLA.