Role

ESG executive

Location

London, United Kingdom

George has been instrumental in advancing the environmental aspect of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments.

His passion for environmental preservation has motivated him to go beyond the boundaries of his personal impact, creating a lasting positive influence for Gleeds. As ESG Executive, he meticulously calculates Gleeds’ annual carbon footprint, guides our transition to a net-zero future, assists in ESG disclosures, and leads the charge on internal ESG initiatives.

Whatever the working day brings (usually a good amount of data analysis), each begins with a coffee and crossword on the train. He is driven by a desire to broaden his knowledge and build expertise, and so enjoys the creativity and adaptability of Gleeds’ approach to our ever-evolving industry.

Each day, I strive to leave the world in a better place than the day before. I feel proud when I reflect on the progress made since my initial days at Gleeds, when our carbon footprint was understood in much less detail. Two years later, our net-zero targets are now validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a major milestone for me.

Having graduated in marine biology, it’s no surprise that George carries his love for the environment beyond working hours. He believes firmly in the transformative effect spending time in nature can and does have – especially hiking and climbing.