MEET THE HS TEAM
Get to know our awesome team of industry experts and network of specialist consultants
LUKE HOWELL MSI CEnv FIEMA FRSA
Founder & Director
A chartered environmentalist, Fellow of IEMA and Blue Peter badge winner, Luke grew up in a touring circus and has spent his life creating pioneering environmental and sustainability projects.
EMILY FORD BA(Hons) PIEMA REnvP
Sustainability Director
With over 10 years’ experience working within sustainability and project management for companies in the arts and entertainment industry, Emily specialises in helping businesses accelerate towards net zero and their sustainability goals.
IZZY MILLS BSc(Hons) AIEMA
Sustainability Manager
Izzy brings prior experience in sustainability and climate change from within the social housing sector, helping organisations to meet their regulatory requirements. Izzy specialises in supporting clients with understanding their current impacts through carbon footprinting and working with them to drive change by using measurable reductions towards net zero.
LINDSAY FRASER BSc(Hons)
General Manager
Lindsay brings a decade of successes and high level operations, event and hospitality experience within micro and independent businesses to HS. She runs the company day to day whilst supporting the team and clients alike.
BRYONIE MATHEWS BA(Hons)
Production Assistant
With 10 years experience working in the festival and events industry and a practical and passionate knowledge for sustainability, Bryonie supports the implementation of projects.
LAURA ASNONG BSc(Hons) PIEMA
Sustainability Consultant
With over 5 years' experience working within sustainability and climate change for companies in the infrastructure and construction industry, Laura is now applying her skills and knowledge to the events industry. Laura specialises in carbon accounting and aims to help deliver sustainability and net zero carbon strategies for a variety of clients.
ABI KIDD DipCABT PGDip
Conservation, Impact & Comms
A conservationist, facilitator and strategic advisor to charities, businesses and NGOs worldwide. Abi has steered pioneering projects that fuse environmental and social science, helping companies embrace sustainable practices. With a keen interest in both environmental and social change she helps clients build purpose led strategies and action plans.
PHOEBE CURRIE MA(Hons) MSC PIEMA REnvP
Sustainability Consultant
Having grown up in the events industry, Phoebe combines her in-depth knowledge of events with her passion for sustainability helping organisations embed sustainability and social value strategies into the fabric of their operations.
ANNA JOHNSON BA(Hons) MSc(Hons) AIEMA
Sustainability, Impact & Culture Consultant
Anna has worked in the music industry for over a decade including festivals Shambala, Love Saves the Day, Glastonbury, and Boomtown Fair. She is Sustainability and Environment Officer for Involved Group, a multi-faceted music business founded by one of the world’s leading electronic music acts, Above & Beyond. Anna also coordinates Involved Group’s partnership with MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI), facilitating messaging, and offering educational opportunities for people to engage in climate action.
RUTH DANCER MA CISL AIEMA
Sport, Media & Comms
White Griffin (HS strategic partner)
Ruth has spent 20 years working in sport at some of the biggest venues and events in the world including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, England Rugby 2015, Wimbledon, Wembley Stadium, Goodwood, Formula 1 Bahrain and HSBC World Match Play. Ruth now provides the end to end delivery of communications and training in sustainability with HS, as well as our strategy and research projects.
ROB SCULLY BSc(Hons) AMEI FIEMA
Technical Consultant
ESTHER O'CALLAGHAN OBE
Non-Executive Director
KLOE THORNER (MARCH)
Strategic Lead - Built Environment
TIM BENSON MA IOSH
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
NIGEL GIFFORD OBE
Special Advisor
INDUSTRY CREDS
We’re a humble bunch but facts are facts!
We’re a corporate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) - the leading professional body for everyone working in or studying environment and sustainability.
Our team are certified pros and have the following creds:
Chartered Environmentalist status
Fellowship of IEMA
Membership of the Energy Institute
Membership of IOSH and IIRSM
Membership of the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems
Certificates from Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership
Zero Carbon Building certification
Prince2 and Agile project management
We’re aligned with UN SDGs and can work alongside various reporting frameworks such as BSI, ISO, CDP, TCFD and others.