Association for Sustainable Change

A values-led consultancy that drives positive environmental, social and economic improvements through original thinking, novel research and practical action. Who we are…Currently the core partnership consists of Fiona Nicholls and Dr Steven Glynn who, together, have over 20 years experience of working in sustainable development and a track record in conducting research, capacity building, developing practical solutions and managing projects. What we do…In addition to an understanding of sustainability, key areas of expertise include climate change impacts and responses (adaptation), renewable energy and resource management. Our actions are informed by a wider experience of sustainability management and corporate responsibility and services focus on:

  • Stimulating ideas, and developing programmes and practical solutions that respond directly to the needs of society;
  • Executing unique research and improving the sharing of knowledge to inform policy and business decisions;
  • Training others to help them instigate actions of their own;
  • Developing understanding of sustainable development as the appropriate framework for decision-making and policy development; and
  • Encouraging collaboration and managing projects where a multi-partner approach will catalyse action.
In practice this means we can help you to:
  • Translate national and local environmental policies into practice;
  • Make sense of climate change and what you need to do about it;
  • Advance understanding of new, more sustainable markets and products;
  • Save money and respond to growing demands from customers;
  • Inform staff of sustainability goals and responsibilities;
  • Develop new ideas for sustainable living and working;
  • Manage complex initiatives and partnerships; Source funding and support research in line with your goals;
  • Embed sustainability within your organisation;
  • Transfer knowledge into real practical action; and
  • Prioritise and deliver realistic sustainability objectives and targets.
The website, www.sustainable-change.co.uk (currently under construction) will soon contain a comprehensive catalogue of project experience. In the meantime we are able to provide examples of relevance to your own needs on request. How we work…We believe passionately in doing things responsibly. We support and listen closely to the views of others and keep our own impacts to an absolute minimum. We take extra care to understand the nature of each enquiry we receive, as well as the character of the organisation making the request. This ensures that the work we do matches the need and resources available, whilst offering the highest quality bespoke support and value for money. We also have strong links to a network of ‘Associates’ that we call upon where necessary to provide additional specialist expertise outside the scope of our own.