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We are a dynamic team of sustainability experts, innovators, and problem-solvers united by a common goal: to make a meaningful impact on the environment and society.
Last week, at a special ceremony in London the Supply Chain Sustainability School (delivered by Action Sustainability) was presented with a Queen’s Award for…
Our team has delivered positive sustainability outcomes for more than 25 years with a wealth of experience that adds value to our clients’ businesses.
We combine deep technical knowledge with a passion for sustainability, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face. We pride ourselves on delivering measurable results that drive real change.
Through our social enterprise, we redefine best practices by setting new standards and advancing knowledge through research and dissemination
We lead collaborative business groups to enhance supply chain capabilities, exemplified by our award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School.
We partner with organisations striving for best practices and are the trusted advisers for clients worldwide.
We provide an array of training options, including traditional classroom sessions, interactive e-learning modules, and innovative web-based solutions, tailored to meet various needs and preferences.
Our Sustainability Tool enables organisations to manage and enhance the sustainability performance of their supply chains.
We assess sustainability across businesses, buildings, and supply chains using top international and national standards.
Our aim is to extend the boundaries of best practice in sustainability by working with leading international clients who are recognised by their peers as leaders in their class.
Founded in 2006, Action Sustainability Community Interest Company (ASCIC) began as a social enterprise, collaborating with DEFRA to advance the UK Government’s Sustainable Procurement Task Force. By 2009, we were key technical authors behind BS 8903, the world’s first standard for sustainable procurement practice, published in 2010.
In 2012, Action Sustainability Trading Ltd emerged with Ian Heptonstall, Shaun McCarthy, and Business Enterprise Group. We launched the Supply Chain Sustainability School, winning the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013. Shaun McCarthy received an OBE for his sustainability efforts in the 2013 Birthday Honours List.
Our Directors took sole ownership in 2016, expanding the Supply Chain Sustainability School to a leading collaboration in the UK and Australia. We guided the development of ISO 20400 and introduced the Sustainability Tool in 2017, helping businesses understand their operational impact.
Adapting to Covid-19, we shifted to a virtual delivery model, thriving despite challenges. Demand surged for our consultancy services across various sectors, including health and manufacturing. Our Sustainability Tool saw a significant boost following major software and support investments.
In 2022, we earned a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development for the Supply Chain Sustainability School. By January 2024, we also launched a new platform in Ireland, supported by 15 Founding Partners, to drive sustainable practices in the Irish construction sector. In April 2024 the UK School had 40,000 members and 240 Partners driving our mission of a built environment industry where everyone has the skills and knowledge to deliver a sustainable future.
Our team is composed of skilled professionals who bring unique expertise and dedication to advancing our sustainability goals. Their diverse backgrounds and specialised knowledge empower us to address complex challenges and drive meaningful progress in all our initiatives.
Stefania Chica-Jacome is a consultant, working on a variety of projects related to carbon, sustainability measurement and reporting.
Ross Primmer is a Senior Consultant with over a decade of experience working with a diverse range of private and public sector clients.
Sophie works in the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School as a Senior Partner Relations Manager. She is also Sector Manager for the Homes market in the School.
Charles Naud leads the Sustainability Tool, making ESG reporting and sustainability measurement impactful for clients and their supply chains.
Becky works in the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School as a Customer Account Manager, supporting the School’s collaboration of 200+ funding Partners.
Hilary is Head of Supply Chain Sustainability School, where she drives the School’s growth and development.
James leads our Consultancy team with over 20 years of experience in product sustainability and sustainable procurement.
Anna is a dedicated sustainability professional with expertise in sustainable procurement, human rights, modern slavery, and social impact.
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Stefania Chica-Jacome joined the Action Sustainability team in 2020. She is a consultant working on a variety of projects related to carbon, sustainability measurement and reporting. She supports the delivery of the Climate Action group of the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School, a forum of organisations looking to reduce the carbon emissions from the built environment value chain in the UK.
Stefania also supports clients with the implementation of the Sustainability Tool and the Carbon Calculator which play a key role in the digitisation of sustainability reporting.
Her interest and passion in the field led her to complete a Master’s in sustainable development and environmental economics at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland, where she focused on renewable energy and the environment.
Originally from Ecuador, and currently based in Dubai, Stefania is a Spanish native speaker who loves the excitement of travelling to new places and discovering different cultures.
Sophie works in the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School as a Senior Partner Relations Manager. She supports our collaboration of over 200 Partners to ensure they get maximum value from the School and help them develop strategies to drive learning internally and through their supply chains. Sophie is also the Sector Manager for the Homes market, facilitating collaboration to enable a more sustainable homebuilding sector.
Prior to this role, Sophie was an Events and Marketing Officer at the School, with a focus on the Homes and Construction markets, and has over five years’ experience coordinating events and digital marketing.
With over 10 years of experience working in events, Becky began working for Action Sustainability in July 2016 and works in the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School as a Customer Account Manager, supporting the School’s collaboration of 200+ funding Partners to ensure they get maximum value from their Partnership with the School and help them to develop and deliver strategies to drive learning and sustainability competence internally and through their supply chain. Becky also works closely with the senior management team, providing logistical and office management assistance.
Prior to this role, with over 10 years of experience working in events, Becky was Events and Marketing Officer for the Construction and Homes markets, ensuring that the business plans for these were delivered on time and to target.
