The Rise of Fractional Sustainability Leadership | Business of Sustainability Bitesize | FuturePlus

Ellen Hughes, Head of Consultancy at FuturePlus, walks through what sustainability consultancy looks like in practice; from government-funded food redistribution projects to investor presentations and global ESG strategies, often all in one day.

In this conversation, Ellen reveals three key trends emerging in the sustainability space: the explosion of materiality-led strategies as businesses navigate legislative and geopolitical challenges, the growing demand for fractional sustainability leadership at C-suite level, and the surprising misalignments that emerge when you engage employees, customers, and boards on sustainability priorities.

We discuss why organizations want sustainability governance but can't always commit to full-time hires, how stakeholder engagement reveals different perspectives across a business, and why attention to detail matters as much as strategic thinking in sustainability consultancy.

Whether you're considering sustainability support for your business or curious about how ESG strategies are built in the current climate, this episode offers a practical look at the work behind sustainability transformation.

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