Better Than We Found It
At GS2, we believe in leaving the world better than we found it. Our purpose is to connect individuals who share this belief and strive to make a positive impact.
We are excited to introduce our new podcast, Better Than We Found It, where we engage with purpose-focused executive leaders and aspiring future leaders to explore the concepts of sustainability and improving the world for future generations.
Better Than We Found It
Building a Sustainability Consultancy from Scratch with Nicola Stopps
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 12 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.
Today, we’re joined by Nicola Stopps, founder of Simply Sustainable, a leading sustainability and ESG consultancy. Nicola’s story is one of entrepreneurial grit, having built her firm from the ground up with just £1,500 and six months to make it work.
In this episode, we dive into:
The challenges and rewards of building a business from scratch
- How to embed sustainability into corporate strategy
- The importance of company culture and how to build a team that thrives
- What it takes to secure private equity investment while maintaining your values
- Nicola shares valuable lessons from her journey—from her activist roots in Wales to becoming a trusted sustainability advisor to some of the world’s largest companies.
If you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or sustainability professional, this episode is packed with insights to help you build with purpose.