Emma Burlow — Founder

Driving sustainability in business can be complicated, often driven by a few, targets set, but the rest of the business resistant to engage. Without the business on board, actions are hard to get support for and momentum is weak. I call the this Target - Action gap. My work is focused hard on closing this gap and creating confidence and commitment acriss the wider business. I ask What will move the dial? Who do we need on board? What are their knowledge gaps? Crucially, What do they need to feel more confident talking to customers about your sustainability and climate targets and progress? I'm a Carbon Literacy Consultant one of fewer than 12 in the UK. I've found this training to be instrumental in creating momentum in companies including BT, Openreach, B&Q, Beko and the NHS and healthcare. Visit www.lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk to see current clients. This training opens minds and doors and is a valuable social value opportunity for government tendering. DM me to talk about how we are fulfilling BTs Social Value commitments through Carbon Literacy Training. Hop onto my weekly podcast Straight Talking Sustainability for honest tips and insight from me and my guests. https://pod.link/1779902758 With 30 years experience working in circularity and carbon, I can cut through sustainability challenges and help businesses to move further, faster. I work as a guide to help companies navigate, whilst giving confidence and support to busy sustainability professionals. I specialise in finding the sweet spot of a commercial benefit and social and environmental gain. I was Director and Chief Sustainability Officer for innovative start up Revolution-ZERO until July 2025. Prior to founding Lighthouse, I was Head of Circular Economy for Resource Futures working with clients such as Waitrose, Zero Waste Scotland and Defra. I'm an experienced assessor for Innovate UK; NICER and previously the WRAP Cymru CE Fund. I'm a judge for the Global Good Awards and Investors in Environment Awards. Prior to joining RF, I managed QSA Partners' delivery of the WRAP REBus project - a landmark project working with more than 30 businesses including Argos, Sky, DHL, Oxfam and 100s of SMEs. I have a solid understanding of how models such as trade in; reuse; repair; and recycling can be applied (and why they often fail). My Specialties: Training; Carbon Literacy; Circular Economy; Sustainable business; SMEs; coaching; facilitation; public speaking.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in Circular Economy and Carbon Literacy.

Location: Newnham, England, United Kingdom

Experience: 25 yrs