Sustainability & Environment
As we becoming increasingly aware of our environment and climate change, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility are big terms in businesses.
Sustainability experts, environmentalists and conservationists are ideal to educate companies on how to practice the responsibility we owe our planet - from The Skeptical Environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg to Craig Sams and Jo Fairley of the ethically aware Green and Blacks chocolate brand.
Want to be more specific in your search? You can filter by topic (up to 3), gender, and fee band here!
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Douglas Alexander
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker
£10 - £15K -
Benedict Allen
Adventurer & Survival Expert
Benedict Allen's after dinner speeches are full of tales of exploration and adventure, as well as invaluable and inspirational business lessons.
£2.5 - £5K -
Rachel Armstrong
TED Fellow
Dr Rachel Armstrong is a Senior TED Fellow speaking about fusing science, technology and the environment to challenge the principles of business worldwide
< £2.5k -
Steve Backshall
From sharks to strictly
BAFTA-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is best known for his work on CBBC's Deadly 60 and Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Volcano and Lost Land of the Jaguar.
£5 - £10K -
Justin Basini
Biochemist
Biochemist, one-time Zulu Warrior, shampoo-seller, erstwhile banker, insight driven author and surviving entrepreneur Justin Basini the keynote speaker both illuminates and entertains.
£2.5 - £5K -
Mark Beaumont
Ultra Adventurer
Mark is a TV presenter, record breaking round the world cyclist and ultra endurance adventurer.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tom Bergin
Reuters Correspondent
Tom Bergin is a former oil broker turned energy industry reporter for Reuters.
£2.5 - £5K -
Adele Blakebrough
Social Entrepreneur
Adele Blakebrough is a social entrepreneur and an inspirational business keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Liv Boeree
Team Pokerstars professional poker player
Team Pokerstars professional poker player, astrophysicist and philanthropist, Liv Boeree’s take on business is unique.
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Erin Brockovich
US Campaigner
With her incredible story of taking on the bad guys and winning, Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit.
£15K & Over -
Frances Cairncross
Economist & Journalist
Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide.
£5 - £10K -
Quinton Coetzee
Survival Expert
A specialist on bush survival and tribal existence, Quinton uses this as a metaphor for business excellence including teamwork and self-motivation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ben Cohen
Ben & Jerry's
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
£15K & Over -
Simon Cohen
global tolerance
Simon Cohen made history when he gave away his £1 company, Global Tolerance. As an international keynote speaker, he continues to strive to make the world a more fulfilled place.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lucy Cooke
Sloth Lover
Only wildlife presenter Lucy Cooke can make an audience of cynics go gooey over sloths (and successfully identify a resemblance between them and the Beatles).
£2.5 - £5K -
Monty Don
Horticulture Presenter
Montagu Don, Gardeners World presenter, is a garden writer and broadcaster, and a charismatic keynote speaker and awards host.
£5 - £10K -
Shaun Ellis
Wolf Behaviour
Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros
Inditex
Second Vice-President of Inditex (Zara), former CEO of Mercedes Benz & Iberia Airlines.
£15K & Over -
Jo Fairley
Green & Blacks Co-founder
Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and marketing & branding.
£2.5 - £5K -
Christiana Figueres
The top UN authority on global climate change, Christiana Figueres has been the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since July 2010.
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Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
£15K & Over -
Ben Fogle
TV Presenter & Adventurer
Adventurer, Royal Navy Reserve, author, Countrywise presenter and NBC news correspondent Ben Fogle, is an experienced and knowledgeable awards host and keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Cesar Gaviria
Former Columbian President
Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
£15K & Over -
Bob Geldof
Social Campaigner
Rock star, political activist, philanthropist and icon, Sir Bob Geldof is a symbol of creativity, energy and a conviction to improve our world.
£15K & Over -
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
£15K & Over -
Bear Grylls
Adventurer & TV Presenter
The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, keen environmentalist, survival specialist and TV star, Bear Grylls is a inspirational speaker for any event.
£15K & Over -
Pen Hadow
Polar Guide
Pen Hadow was the first Briton to trek, without resupply, to both Poles. He is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
£2.5 - £5K -
Julia Hailes
The Green Consumer Guide
Julia Hailes is a leading opinion former, freelance consultant and keynote speaker on social, environmental and ethical issues.
£2.5 - £5K -
Monty Halls
Marine Biologist
A marine biologist, explorer, travel writer and speaker, Monty Halls is a man with a wealth of experience and stories for every audience.
£5 - £10K -
Stuart Hampson
Former John Lewis Chair
One of the UK’s leading business figures, and an expert on customer service, leadership, and business strategy, Sir Stuart Hampson was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for 14 years.
£5 - £10K -
Willie Harcourt-Cooze
Chocolate Maker
Entrepreneur, and star of the hit Channel 4 series, Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory, Willie Harcourt-Cooze is the man for whom chocolate is a way of life.
£2.5 - £5K -
Roger Harrabin
The BBC's Environment Analyst and a senior journalist on climate and energy, Roger Harrabin is an authority on all things green.
£5 - £10K -
David Hieatt
The Do Lectures
David Hieatt is an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word. From Howies to a sustainable jeans company, his expertise lies in creativity, fashion, business and teamwork.
£5 - £10K -
Chris Hines
Surfers Against Sewage
Chris Hines MBE is an experienced surfer and highly respected communicator and driver of positive change.
£2.5 - £5K -
Kate Humble
Wildlife & Science Expert
Kate Humble's television career includes Holiday, Top Gear, City Hospital and the smash hit wildlife series Autumnwatch and Springwatch.
£5 - £10K -
Conrad Humphreys
Round the World Sailor
Conrad Humphreys is a British Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
£2.5 - £5K -
Adit Jain
Indian Business
An expert on emerging markets and India in particular, Adit Jain is an adviser to multinationals and is a highly regarded international keynote speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Roxanne Joyal
CEO of Me to We
Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility.
£5 - £10K -
Tony Juniper
Sustainability Advisor
Former Director of Friends of the Earth, Tony Juniper is an environmentalist campaigner, writer and commentator
< £2.5k -
Ben Keene
Tribewanted Founder
A social entrepreneur, Ben Keene recruited an online tribe & built a cross-cultural community. With his remarkable story, Ben is an inspirational keynote speaker
< £2.5k -
Craig Kielburger
Free The Children
Craig Kielburger, social entrepreneur, journalist and New York Times best-selling author, founded Free The Children, a unique children’s rights and youth empowerment organization.
£15K & Over -
Marc Kielburger
Free The Children
Social entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Marc Kielburger is the chief executive director of Free The Children.
£15K & Over -
Simon King
Wildlife Filmmaker
Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
£5 - £10K -
Anne Lise Kjaer
Innovation & Creativity
Anne Lise Kjaer is a futurist, designer, business entrepreneur and innovator.
£5 - £10K -
Kane Kramer
Inventor & Businessman
Kane Kramer is a serial inventor. His inventions include the technology behind the MP3 player and Monical. He is an inspirational after dinner speaker and a fascinating keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Steve Leonard
TV Presenter & Veterinarian
Veterinary Surgeon & TV Presenter Steve Leonard is a well-known wildlife broadcaster and is often described as “TV’s best-loved vet".
£2.5 - £5K -
Charlie Luxton
Environmental Campaigner
Charlie Luxton is an architectural designer who is passionate about the environment and sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ellen MacArthur
Inspirational Sailor
With a truly inspirational tale of courage and tenacity, Dame Ellen McArthur defied her youth and inexperience to become the youngest sailor to make it around the world in a yacht race.
£15K & Over -
Oliver Madison
Me to We Style
Founder of Me to We Style, Oliver Madison is a motivating keynote speaker on staff motivation, ethical sustainability and CSR.
£5 - £10K -
Jo Malone
Jo Loves
Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance Jo Malone has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in both business and branding.
£15K & Over -
Benita Matofska
A leader of the future and former BBC TV executive, Benita Matofska is a social entrepreneur with a twist, having founded The People Who Share.
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Jamie McCallum
From F1 to CSR
Jamie McCallum's journey from Formula 1 to nature and conservation led him to set up Transfrontier in 1998 as a global communication, sales and research consultancy.
< £2.5k -
Kevin McCloud
TV Design Guru
Best-known from Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud's ambition is to entertain and make the built environment better.
£15K & Over -
Ray Mears
Woodsman & Adventurer
Ray Mears is the UK’s number one Wilderness Bushcraft guru.
£5 - £10K -
Benjamin Mee
He Bought a Zoo
Benjamin Mee - the man who bought a zoo - with brains, bravery and downright madness. Hit blockbuster movie ‘We bought a Zoo’ is all down to his inspirational story.
£2.5 - £5K -
Safia Minney
Founder and Director of People Tree, Safia Minney (MBE) developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
< £2.5k -
Dambisa Moyo
Macroeconomist
Dambisa Moyo is a keynote speaker and an international economist who analyses macroeconomies and global affairs.
£15K & Over -
Jose Antonio Ocampo
Public Affairs
Professor Jose Antonio Ocampo is an expert on macroeconomic theory & policy, international financial & trade issues & Colombian & Latin American economic history.
£15K & Over -
Andy Pag
Sustainable Adventurer
Andy Pag is an adept and experienced keynote speaker on environmentalism and sustainability. He drove round the world powered by used cooking oil in an old school bus.
< £2.5k -
Ana Palacio
World Bank
Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker.
£15K & Over -
Mark Palmer
Green & Black's
Pret A Manger MD, and formerly Global Brand Director of Green & Black's organic chocolate, Mark Palmer is one of the UK’s most popular and influential business speakers.
£2.5 - £5K -
Michael Pawlyn
Sustainable Architecture
Working exclusively on biomimicry and sustainable architecture, Michael Pawlyn, one of the lead architects on the Eden Project, is a sought after keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ian Pearson
Futurologist
Ian Pearson is a Futurologist for Futurizon, he is experienced and well-placed to present insights into the future of our daily lives.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jonathon Porritt
Environmentalist
An eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, and co-founder of the Forum for the Future, Jonathan Porritt places emphasis on the solution rather than the problem.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lewis Pugh
Ocean Advocate
Extreme adventurer and record-breaking swimmer Lewis Pugh talks about pushing yourself beyond 'the possible' into new realms of achievement.
£5 - £10K -
Richard Reed
Innocent Co-Founder
Richard Reed is the co-founder of Innocent Drinks, an international company producing fresh fruit smoothies and vegetable pots, which he created alongside his two University friends.
£10 - £15K -
Trewin Restorick
Glabal Action
An accomplished and engaging speaker, Trewin has vast experience speaking on environmental topics to a wide range of private and public sector audiences.
< £2.5k -
Jeremy Rifkin
Economic & Technology Speaker
Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy.
£15K & Over -
Paul Rose
Royal Geographical Society
Paul Rose, is the former Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, and his successful and challenging career has taken him on all kinds of expeditions.
£2.5 - £5K -
Stuart Rose
Chairman of Ocado
Stuart Rose is a stalwart of business, a leading authority in retail and management. His track record in turning around struggling retailers is indisputable.
£15K & Over -
Oliver Rowe
GreenCook
BBC2's Urban Chef, Oliver Rowe is the founder of Konstam at the Prince Albert, a restaurant sourcing 80% of produce locally
< £2.5k -
Jessica Sansom
Innocent Smoothies
Head of Sustainability at Innocent Drinks, Jessica is in huge demand as a conference speaker, focusing on CSR (corporate social responsibilty).
£2.5 - £5K -
Kailash Satyarthi
children's rights
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children's rights advocate and an activist against child labour. In 2014 he won the Nobel peace prize with Malala Yousafzai.
£15K & Over -
Roz Savage
Ocean Rower
Roz Savage lived the dream – and learnt that following your passion is not always plain sailing.
£2.5 - £5K -
Charles Secrett
Friends of the Earth
Charles Secrett is one of Britain's leading environmentalists. He regularly works with environmental groups around the world.
< £2.5k -
Lucy Siegle
Observer Columnist
Lucy Siegle is a journalist, author and presenter who specialises in ecological and ethical lifestyle matters - suitable for any event as host or speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tim Smit
Eden Project Founder
Co-founder & Chief Executive of the amazing Eden Project, Tim Smit has received many awards and accolades for his outstanding achievement.
£5 - £10K -
Nicholas Stern
Economist & Academic
Lord Nicholas Stern made headline news around the world and became an instant household name when he published his critically acclaimed and long awaited ‘Stern Review’.
£15K & Over -
Melissa Sterry
Sustainability Expert
Melissa Sterry is a design scientist, futurologist, sustainability innovation strategist, and breaks new initiatives in design, media and the visual arts.
£2.5 - £5K -
Joseph Stiglitz
Formerly World Bank
Former SVP & Chief Economist of the World Bank, Joseph Stiglitz offers an overview of the global economy in his keynote speeches.
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Michaela Strachan
Animals, Nature & TV
Michaela is most famous for presenting wildlife programmes but she has appeared on numerous other programmes and is the ideal awards host for any evening.
£2.5 - £5K -
Dick Strawbridge
Engineer-Inventor
Eco Engineer, Ex-Army Colonel and TV presenter, Dick Strawbridge, recognisable nationwide for his handlebar moustache, is an engineer-inventor and sustainability expert.
£2.5 - £5K -
Josh Taylor
Young entrepreneur
An ambitious young social entrepreneur, Josh Taylor and his unprecedented science and technology projects have captured the attention of the global media and the likes of Sir Richard Branson.
< £2.5k -
Laura Tenison
JoJo Maman Bébé
Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé, Laura Tenison's ethos in business is to build good relationships with both suppliers and staff while delivering amazing products and service to clients.
£2.5 - £5K -
Alan Titchmarsh
Gardener's World
Television's most famous celebrity gardener, presenter of Ground Force, Gardener's World and the Chelsea Flower Show.
£15K & Over -
Charlotte Uhlenbroek
Zoologist & TV Presenter
Charlotte Uhlenbroek is an animal expert, TV presenter, zoologist and consummate awards host and keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Midge Ure
Ultravox
Midge Ure wrote and produced Do They Know It's Christmas? with Bob Geldof, and his services to both music and charity were recognised in 2005, with an OBE.
£5 - £10K -
Juan Verde
Social entrepreneur and businessperson
Currently senior partner at MAPA Group (an international business development-consulting firm), Juan Verde has spent a prosperous career nurturing the successful operation of companies.
£10 - £15K -
Wayne Visser
Sustainable Development
Founder and CEO of CSR International, Wayne Visser is a captivating speaker on sustainability & corporate social responsibility issues
£2.5 - £5K -
Chrissie Wellington
Iron Man
An inspiring & empowering athlete, Chrissie Wellington is the world's number 1 female iron man, a dedicated humanitarian & an accomplished motivational speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nick Weston
Survival Expert
Best known as the survival expert on Channel 4's Shipwrecked, Nick Weston is a wild food enthusiast, chef, writer and public speaker with a passion for the outdoors.
< £2.5k -
Jody Williams
Nobel Prize Winner
Jody Williams is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning aid worker who was lauded for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
£15K & Over
