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Welcome to The Sustainable Business Conference. Join us in Guernsey and Jersey for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities focused on sustainability in business. Learn from industry experts, share your own experiences, and discover practical strategies to make your business more sustainable. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and drive positive change.
The conference is proudly presented with the support of headline sponsor Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business. Supporting sponsors include Hand Picked Hotels, TPA, Specsavers, Skipton International, and The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
The events are also supported by the IoD branches in Guernsey and Jersey, the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practitioners (JASP) and Ryde.
The conference will include a series of talks, workshops, panel interviews and interactive round table discussions to inspire thought and conversation on sustainable business.
Eninch’s work focuses on transforming the deep design of businesses to enable them to pursue regenerative and distributive strategies. Working with 22 partner organisations and over 300 businesses, he has lead DEAL’s work to create the Doughnut Design for Business tool, which enables businesses to engage with the concepts of Doughnut Economics.
Erinch has been in leadership roles across business, NGOs and government. He was the chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organisation, the global network and verifier of social enterprises that fully practise Fair Trade. He has also spent 7 years at Oxfam working in campaigns and programmes, including creating and leading the Behind the Brands
scorecard. Erinch has also worked at Procter & Gamble as a market strategy manager, established a furniture business and worked for Australia's aid programme in Indonesia.
Erinch is a board member of the Social Enterprise World Forum and the Finance Innovation Lab. He is also a fellow at the Post Growth Institute and a senior associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where he teaches sustainable value chains to postgraduate students. He holds degrees in finance and law, a Masters in international law and an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University.
Munish is passionate about the crucial role every sector of society, including government, business, civic organisations, and individuals, must play to create a truly equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world.
As Director with Specsavers Group, he leads the design and delivery of its global sustainable business strategy. Munish also provides strategic global insights, advice, and critical thinking as a sustainability advisor to BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management. Munish is a Fellow of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where he empowers leaders from global businesses and start-ups to tackle critical challenges. Munish is a NED/Trustee of sustainable development not-for-profits, Bioregional, and Rama Foundation. He is also a NED/Governor of the Stephen Perse Foundation of schools in Cambridge, UK. Munish’s previous roles include Director at the UK Green Building Council and Head of Sustainability at Marks & Spencer.
Lucy Siegle is one of the UK’s most recognisable and respected voices on sustainability and environmental advocacy. Dubbed the UK’s “green queen,” she has spent nearly two decades bringing ecological issues into the mainstream through prime-time television and major media platforms.
Lucy is the author of five books, including Turning the Tide on Plastic, but it was her groundbreaking 2011 book To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World?—a searing exposé of the fashion industry’s human and environmental costs—that helped popularise the term “fast fashion” and ignited a global movement for sustainable fashion. The book became the basis for the acclaimed Netflix documentary The True Cost, which Lucy produced and featured in. A dynamic public speaker, she has addressed audiences worldwide, from Bangladesh to Sydney. Lucy co-founded the Green Carpet Challenge, and she continues to advocate for climate action through her work with Ellie Goulding, WWF UK, and Surfers Against Sewage.
Melissa Chester is Co-founder of 80Twenty, a talent development consultancy that helps organisations thrive by developing emotionally intelligent, future-ready leaders and teams.
With over a decade of experience spanning coaching, organisational psychology and facilitation, Melissa designs and delivers programmes that blend evidence-based frameworks with human connection and practical tools.
A certified coach, team coach and practitioner of systemic approaches to development, she works with senior leaders, teams and aspiring changemakers across sectors. Her work focuses on bridging inner development with external impact—encouraging individuals and organisations to lead with purpose, awareness and adaptability.
Andrew Mitchell has spent a lifetime at the frontline of tropical forest conservation and is an international thought leader on sustainable finance, climate change and forests. He is the Co-founder and former Vice Chair of TNFD, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure. He engages with banks, investors and insurers worldwide on emerging regulations, reporting and disclosure, linked to risks and opportunities in sustainable finance. As Founder and Senior Adviser to Global Canopy, one of the world’s leading providers of ‘data for nature’, he helped to accelerate the understanding of forests and climate within the UNFCCC and pioneered biodiversity disclosure among corporations worldwide. Andrew set up Equilibrium Futures, a private consultancy, advising and educating the financial sector on redirecting global financial flows towards a climate and nature positive economy. In 2023, he received the Founders Medal, from the UK's Royal Geographical Society, a Royal Medal approved by King Charles III.
Michaela is the Group Head of Sustainability at Skipton Group, and previously UK Head of Sustainability and Global Head of Social Impact for a large International Bank.
She has worked for over 18 years in the Sustainability field within the Financial Services sector and holds a Masters in Sustainability and Responsibility from Ashridge Business School.
She is enthusiastic about ensuring the transition to Net Zero is both regenerative and socially inclusive. Michaela is an avid Beekeeper who uses her hobby to raise funds that support women and children experiencing domestic violence and she recently finished her term on an advisory board of a leading institution protecting the environment.
For over twenty years, Estelle has been building post-extractivist, regenerative, and equitable minerals value chains that deliver sustainable development for business and society.
Estelle is the CEO and Founder of Levin Sources, a majority women-led and operated B Corp™ advisory firm that has assisted over 160 clients in responsibly and sustainably managing minerals production, trade and investment across more than 300 projects in over 90 countries since 2010. Estelle and her team support companies worldwide to discover the value of human rights aligned strategies and due diligence in their operations and business relationships, and help governments, multistakeholder initiatives, and development finance institutions drive human rights performance through good governance, joint initiatives and investments.
Estelle is also a member of the G7’s Gender Equality Advisory Council, a Commissioner for the Global Investor Commission for Mining 2030, and a member of Women in Mining UK’s Policy & Research Committee. Estelle was named a WIM100 Global Inspirational Woman in Mining in 2020 and an African Mining Review's Mining Elite in Africa in 2024.
Simon Matthews is the Chief Property and Sustainability Officer at the Channel Islands Coop, where he leads the strategic planning and direction for all sustainability, facilities management and property across 44 stores and 120 properties in Jersey and Guernsey.
Simon has over 30 years of experience in commercial management, procurement, and sustainable development. Simon has delivered solutions on complex property and infrastructure programs across the UK and Channel Islands. Simon plays a pivotal role on the Coop’s Executive Leadership Team, which leads 1,100 colleagues delivering services for our 120,000 Members.
Prior to joining the Coop, Simon founded and grew the Channel Islands’ largest cost, project, and sustainability consultancy. Simon has advised numerous clients including HS2, London 2012 Olympics, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Palaces of Westminster, Office for National Statistics, the Government of Jersey, the States of Guernsey, UK Government ministries for defence, justice, business, home affairs and health, and the Mayor of London.
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Construction Manager, Simon is known for his dynamic leadership and ability to drive sustainable outcomes in complex environments. His expertise spans strategic planning, governance, and regulated public procurement—making him a passionate advocate for embedding sustainability into business at scale.
Until recently elected as a States Member in Guernsey, Sally was a Director of Mourant Consulting with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Previously, she was a Director at a Big 4 professional services firm where she led the Guernsey advisory team and the risk and regulatory team across Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Gibraltar.
During that time she also supported the delivery of the local internal climate initiative and client-facing sustainability services. She has developed her sustainability expertise through studying towards a Masters in Sustainability with the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership.
With over 20 years’ experience leading corporate procurement functions, Tracy has held senior commercial and business transformation roles across various sectors. Her focus has consistently been on driving change, building organisational capability, and helping businesses adapt and grow in an evolving landscape.
For the past eight years, Tracy has been with Specsavers, a family-run business, where she established and now leads the global Sustainability function. In this role, she is responsible for developing a clear strategy, setting bold goals, building a high-performing team, and engaging stakeholders across the entire value chain.
Tracy is passionate about business being a force for good. Her background in transformation and procurement has been instrumental in embedding sustainability into the heart of Specsavers’ operations. She is a strong advocate for sustainable procurement as a means to minimise environmental impact, support social responsibility, and deliver long-term value across supply chains.
Michelle Ryan is chair of the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practitioners (JASP) and Director of True Limited.
She is a passionate leader in sustainability and not-JUST-for-profit businesses and has coupled a Maths degree with 20 years’ experience in Private Banking in both Jersey and London, becoming a Chartered Fellow of the Securities Institute.
She has grown her experience, skills and qualifications in sustainability, studying with IEMA, the University of Cambridge and the CFA, and now advises international clients on their sustainability strategies and reporting from a base in Jersey.
In this virtual session, Erinch introduces the Doughnut Design for Business tool, a framework that helps businesses align with the principles of Doughnut Economics. The tool guides enterprises in rethinking their core design—purpose, governance, networks, ownership, and finance—to support a regenerative and distributive economy. Special thanks to Skipton International, whose generous book sponsorship of the conference includes a complimentary copy of Doughnut Economics for attending delegates.
This session explores the powerful forces reshaping nature, society, and the economy, and their implications for business. It examines how pathways to action, such as the UNSDGs, circular economy, doughnut economics, and innovation, can help businesses respond to these forces. By doing so, they can manage risk, unlock opportunity, and deliver holistic value.
Explore the Inner Development Goals in this interactive session designed to inspire sustainable leadership. Through guided reflection, group insights and table discussions, you’ll gain clarity on the inner capacities needed to lead in a complex world—and leave with practical tools to support your personal and organisational growth.
Join renowned environmental journalist and broadcaster Lucy Siegle for a dynamic session on Ethical Consumerism 2.0! As we enter a new dawn of responsible consumption, discover how activism meets supply chain innovation, startups redefine sustainability, and everything from the sharing economy to ‘nature-first’ foods is transforming what ethical consumerism truly means. With wit, insight, and urgency, Lucy unpacks how shifting consumer trends are reshaping business models, boosting business resilience, and redefining corporate responsibility for good.
With 79% of wildlife populations wiped out since 1970, how can business help
stop the world driving itself into extinction? Andrew Mitchell will recount how his early work exploring remote rainforest canopies led him to develop tools and frameworks that are now used by businesses to save nature worldwide, including the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure.
How does putting human rights at the heart of business drive sustainable development? What is the business case for integrating human rights into your corporate governance, strategy and management systems? What does this look like in practical terms? How far does your responsibility extend? How do you get started?
Panelists:
Insights and case studies on real-world leadership in sustainable business.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from our superb range of expert speakers and take the necessary steps to support the current and future wellbeing of people and planet. Tickets are priced at £95 per person or £950 for a table of 10. Book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from our superb range of expert speakers and take the necessary steps to support the current and future wellbeing of people and planet. Tickets are priced at £95 per person or £950 for a table of 10. Book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.
There is limited on-site parking at both conference venues and we encourage active travel
where possible such as the bus, bike, car sharing and electric taxi service where available.
Good bus links serve the island. For more information, please visit:
https://buses.gg
Exclusive Taxi Booking Discount for Jersey Delegates
Save 15% on All App Bookings with Ryde – Use Promo Code: SBC25
Enjoy seamless, sustainable travel around Jersey with Ryde, the island’s leading ride-sharing service. With just a few taps on their state-of-the-art app, you can book a 100% electric car — ensuring a smooth, eco-friendly journey every time.
Why Ryde?
Download the Ryde app for iOS: https://www.ryde.je
There is a bus stop directly outside the L’Horizon Hotel and good bus links serve St Helier.
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We bridge the gap between legal advice and its implementation, taking an integrated approach to deliver the best results for our clients. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in the world's leading offshore finance centres, as well as London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes.
Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture.
For over 40 years, we’ve been committed to changing lives through better sight and hearing, and we're proud of what we've achieved. But, we are committed to exploring what more we can do. So, we’ve been taking some time to understand the impact we have on the planet we share and the people we support, both in our communities and across our teams.
Our commitment is to make a positive difference and to change the way we operate, so that we are carbon net-zero by 2050. We also have our eyes locked onto making eyecare available to those most in need, and we’re testing ourselves to provide an even more inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and feel proud to belong.
We have some bold targets and, powered by the energy and inspiration of our 40,000 colleagues worldwide, we’re focused on achieving them.
TPA is a creatively curious full-service agency that delivers winning communications to help brands and businesses lead.
For over 25 years TPA has helped both clients big and small stand out through clever, innovative and cost-effective ideas. Based in the Channel Islands with specialists around the globe TPA is able to deliver world-class experience, locally.
With twenty-one characterful and distinctive properties across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, Hand Picked Hotels are is synonymous with rich heritage and uncompromising luxury. The privately-owned collection of luxury country houses and coastal retreats have been hand picked by owners Julia and Guy Hands.
L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in Jersey has a hint of the Mediterranean yet boasts an unmistakably British vibe with stylish interiors that are calming and elegant. It boasts an unrivalled view over the golden sands and crystal-clear waters of St Brelade’s Bay, making it the perfect island retreat where guests are encouraged to take things easy and recharge while enjoying a warm welcome and flawless hospitality.
St. Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Guernsey is a renowned island sanctuary, set in its own expansive grounds, where luxury takes centre stage, ensuring an indulgently tranquil experience for all. Here, guests are invited to bask in bespoke spa treatments at the award-winning spa and health club, dine on the Terrace overlooking the lake and challenge their abilities on the exclusive 9-hole golf course.
Skipton International is an award-winning offshore bank with offices In Guernsey and Jersey, providing savings and mortgage solutions to customers in over 100 countries. With a firm commitment to integrity, trust and long-term thinking, we serve individuals, businesses and intermediaries across the Channel Islands, the UK and internationally.
As a sponsor of the Channel Islands Sustainable Business Conference, we’re proud to support bold conversations about sustainability, economic resilience and future-focused leadership. We are also the official book sponsor for 2025, providing each delegate with a complimentary copy of Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth - a powerful framework for reimagining 21st-century prosperity.
Our sponsorship reflects our belief that sustainable finance must go beyond compliance. It must inform strategy, drive innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve.
Built on a culture of responsiveness and innovation, The International Stock Exchange (TISE) provides financial markets and securities services to public and private companies.
Best known as one of Europe’s major professional bond markets, TISE also has a pool of ‘domestic’ equities and a significant share of the market for listed UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), as well as hosting a comprehensive sustainable finance segment, TISE Sustainable, which caters for a wide range of products, including green bonds, green funds, transition bonds and ESG-rated companies. TISE is a Partner Exchange of the United Nations’ Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative and is committed to being part of the sustainable capital markets ecosystem, both in terms of its business operations and through its role as a facilitator of global capital flows.
2023 saw the launch of TISE Private Markets. It provides unlisted companies with a dedicated marketplace through which they can access an integrated set of tailored electronic solutions, including trading, settlement and registry management. More than 2,000 issuers from over 35 countries list in excess of 4,000 securities with a total market value of more than £650 billion on TISE.
Tickets can be booked online via Eventbrite.
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We also accept corporate bookings for tables of 10 by invoice. Plesse contact claire@theripple.gg for details
Please contact claire@theripple.gg or call Claire Allen on 07781 136328.
Delegates will be asked for details of any special dietary requirements at the point of booking but if you have any questions, please contact claire@theripple.gg
Tickets to the Sustainable Business Conferene are non-refundable. However, we permit name changes. Please contact claire@theripple.gg
You will find L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa located directly on St. Brelade’s Bay just five minutes by taxi, car or bus from Jersey airport.
We encourage active travel where possible such as the bus, bike, car sharing and electric taxi service with Ryde.
https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/lhorizon/welcome/contacts/location-map-and-directions
Exclusive Taxi Booking Discount for Jersey Delegates
Save 15% on All App Bookings with Ryde – Use Promo Code: SBC25
Enjoy seamless, sustainable travel around Jersey with Ryde, the island’s leading ride-sharing service. With just a few taps on their state-of-the-art app, you can book a 100% electric car — ensuring a smooth, eco-friendly journey every time.
Why Ryde?
Download the Ryde app for iOS: https://www.ryde.je
L'Horizon has a range of facilities catering for people of all abilities. For more information visit: https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/lhorizon/welcome/explore-our-hotel/hotel-accessibility
You will find St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort located on the outskirts of St Peter Port, just ten minutes by taxi, car or bus from Guernsey airport with ample free parking. Good bus links serve the island.
We encourage active travel where possible such as the bus, bike, car sharing or taxi. https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/stpierrepark/welcome/contacts/location-map-and-directions
St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort treat our guests has e a range of facilities catering for people of all abilities. For more information visit: https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/stpierrepark/welcome/explore-our-hotel/hotel-accessibility