Services

Applied Sustainable Innovation

We help product based companies to identify and capitalize on the strategic opportunities created by thinking more sustainably.  We can pick and mix from the services below to find just the solution for your business.

1. Opportunity Identification

Identifying where sustainable thinking can create the most value for your products, packaging and supply chains

What this includes:

• In-depth understanding of your business, products, context, constraints and ambitions
• Using our abridged methodology to quickly identify the top environmental ‘hot spots‘ to focus on
• Identification of sustainability-led opportunities (risk reduction, differentiation, efficiency, circularity, growth)

Best for businesses that care about sustainability but aren’t sure where to focus first

2. Evidence based evaluation

Helping teams identify what they should actually focus on – rather than following a hunch

What this includes:

• Comparative analysis of product, packaging or system options (e.g. different packaging formats or supply models)
• Clear strategic direction supported by evidence

Best for product managers, innovation teams and sustainability leads facing complex choices.

3. Actionable insights

Using applied research to generate commercial insights

What this includes

• In-depth research into new and emerging technologies, materials and systems
• Competitor analysis and cross-sectoral exploration to learn from others tackling parallel challenges
• Turning complexity into clarity 

Best for teams navigating uncertainty in sustainable innovation and needing clarity before moving forward

4. Circular Opportunity Development

 Exploring and shaping circular models that are viable and commercially realistic

What this includes

• Mapping circular opportunities across the supply chain – modularity, reuse, remanufacture, take-back
• Research into technical and operational feasibility

Best for businesses curious about the circularity opportunities available to them
 

Innovation Support

We have a great track record of helping SMEs to plan and run Circular Pilot projects (for ReLondon) and using innovation and design thinking to support Net Zero (for the WestLondon Business ‘Better Futures+’ program).

If you are looking for expert innovation support, we would love to hear from you.

‘Design for Sustainability’ in-house training 

A practical, design-led workshop (2hrs or 3hrs) for product-based businesses, ideal for mixed teams across design, engineering, product management and procurement (~15–20 people).

This session will level up your team’s sustainability knowledge and empower them to tackle sustainability challenges with confidence.

What this includes

• Core sustainability concepts to ensure everyone can confidently discuss sustainability with internal and external stakeholders
• Practical design-focused strategies to reduce environmental impact while improving customer experience
• Real-world case studies highlighting innovation opportunities across the product lifecycle (tailorable to your sector)*
• Insights into the impact of Circular Economy business models on design
• Ideation using the ‘Strategy Daisy’ template to put your learning into practice

3-hour session only

• The benefits that different types of tools bring to your sustainability work
• Facilitated reflection to identify next steps for your business

Session options & cost:

• 2hr session – Ideal for a focused introduction [Basic price = £1050]
• 3hr session – Deeper learning, tools and business reflection [Basic price = £1500]

VAT is not chargeable. Travel over 70 miles and accommodation charged separately.
*Further personalisation is available on request – quote on application

KICKSTART Programme

For product based companies who can see the importance of sustainability but don’t know where to start.  Whether you’re starting from scratch, need help identifying WHAT you should be focusing on, or want to create more circularity in your business, the Kickstart program is for you.

What’s included?

• An initial consultation focused on the product that you want to improve.
• A 2-hour online workshop where we will map out the key sustainability challenges and opportunities for your selected product, considering a wide range of issues across the product life cycle.
• A summary document, outlining specific tasks and activities to move your business forward, delivered after the session.

Cost: £1000 (no VAT added)

Power Hour

Got a single problem to solve?  Let’s take an hour together to come up with a solution.

Things we could do together:

• map out the data you need to collect to start to measure the eco impact of your product or business
• review the suitability of circularity for your business
• create a plan of action for generating value from circularity

Cost: £200 (no VAT added)