Sustainability Speakers

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a business imperative. From supply chains to branding, companies are under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact and adopt responsible practices. This shift is driven not just by regulation, but by customer demand. In fact, recent research shows that consumers are willing to pay a 9.7% premium for products and services from sustainable brands. As a result, organisations are hiring sustainability keynote speakers to educate, inspire and lead change from within. Our exclusive selection of the top sustainability speakers to hire is vetted by The Sustainability Speakers Agency, the world’s first and only speaker bureau dedicated to promoting experts on sustainability.

William Kamkwamba

Inventor, Author of ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’, Co-Founder of the Moving Windmills Project & Pioneer in Renewable Energy

Neri Karra Sillaman

Founder of Neri Karra, Entrepreneurship Expert at Oxford Said Business School & Bestselling Author of ‘Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs’

Sir Richard Branson

Co-Founded the Virgin Group, Author of ‘Business Stripped Bare’ & Thought Leader

Afua Hagan

CNBC & Africa Works Media Presenter, Former Editor in Chief of Glam Africa Magazine, Former Editor of Blackhair Magazine & Freelance Columnist for The Voice Newspaper

Jo Fairley

Co-Creator of Green & Black’s Chocolate, Co-Founder of The Perfume Society, Co-Founder & Co-Author of The Bestselling ‘Beauty Bible’ Series & Regular on BBC’s ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’

Roz Savage MBE

Ocean Rower, Adventurer, Environmentalist, Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society & the First Woman To Row Solo Across the Atlantic, Pacific, & Indian Oceans

David Ferguson

Head of Digital Innovation in China, Former Head of Sustainability at EDF Energy & AI Speaker

Alexandra Palt

Former Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and CEO of The Fondation L’Oréal, Named in Forbes’ Top 46 Global Sustainable Leaders List & Founder and General Manager of Fabric of Society

K D Adamson

Globally Renowned Renegade Futurist, Ecocentrist, Strategist, Bestselling Author, Former Futures Agency Futurist & Ulterior Futures CEO

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Global Authority on Big Data, Digital Governance, & AI Regulation, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at the University of Oxford & Author of ‘Learning with Big Data’

Anne Lise Kjaer

Founder, Futurist & Visionary Thinker of Kjaer Global Ltd

Pen Hadow

Polar Explorer, Environmental Campaigner, Founder of 90 North Foundation, Arctic Mission Director, Expedition Leader, Author

Tony Juniper

Sustainability Expert, Natural England’s Chairman, Friends of The Earth’s Director & Special Adviser to The Prince of Wales

The Ethical Futurists

Sustainability, Climate Change & ESG Speakers, Hosted for the BBC & Channel 4, Panellists & Moderators

Sophie Howe

First Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Named Number 5 on the BBC Women’s Power List & Former Chair of the Network of Institutions for Future Generations

Oliver Steeds

International Explorer, Investigative Reporter, Discovery Channel Presenter, Director of Digital Explorer, Royal Geographical Society Fellow

Nigel Marven

Former Wildlife Television Presenter, Naturalist, Producer, Founder of Image Impact, BBC & Granada Television Wildlife Programme Creator

Robert Llewellyn

Presenter of Channel 4’s ‘Scrapheap Challenge’, Kryten of the BBC’s ‘Red Dwarf Fame’ & Described as a ‘Tech Legend’ At The T3 Awards

Nick Hancock

Expedition Adventurer, Rockall Record Holder, Ultra-Marathon Runner, Mountain Climber, Former Adventure School Senior Instructor, Motivational Speaker

Nick Baker

Wildlife TV Presenter on CBBC’s Really Wild Show, Author, Naturalist, Conservationist, BBC & National Geographic Presenter

Nicholas Daines

Wildlife Presenter, Former International Gymnast, Great Britain High Diver, Hollywood Stuntman & Motivational Performance Speaker

Miranda Krestovnikoff

BBC Wildlife Presenter, The One Show Contributor, Coast Presenter, Marine Conservationist, Zoologist, Wildlife Filmmaker

Miranda Brawn

Award-Winning Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability Leader, Board Member, Investment Banker, International Lawyer, Mindset Coach & TEDx Speaker

Liz Bonnin

Biochemist, Animal Biologist, Natural History Presenter & Former Host of BBC’s ‘Top of The Pops’, ‘RI:SE’ & ‘Big Blue Live’

Martin Newman

Founder of The Customer First Group & Customer Service Action, Bestselling Author of ‘100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience’, Runs a Mini MBA in Customer Centricity in partnership with the Oxford Professional Education Group & Keynote Speaker

Lynne Franks OBE

Recognised As One of the World’s Top Experts in PR & Branding, Women’s Engagement, Consumer Trends Prediction & Sustainability, Author of the Global Best Seller ‘The SEED Handbook’ & Podcast Host of ‘Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks and Friends’

Louise Batchelor

Former BBC Environment Correspondent, Freelance Journalist, Director of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory & Executive of the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime

Jez Rose

Behavioural Expert, Award-Winning Author of ‘Flip The Switch’, Microsoft’s Top 10 Most Sought-After Business Speakers, Former TV Presenter On The BBC, ITV, QVC & Discovery & Founder of FOUND

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is about balancing environmental protection, social well-being, and economic development so that resources are used responsibly and can be maintained over the long term. In practice, this means making choices that reduce environmental impact, protect natural ecosystems, and support fair and healthy societies while still enabling economic progress.

Source: GreenPeace

Who Are the Leading Sustainability Speakers to Hire?

Leading sustainability speakers to hire include Nigel Topping, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Alexandra Palt, Lucas Joppa, Chris Hines, Liz Bonnin, Kate Brandt, David Howell and Chadden Hunter. Coming from backgrounds in environmental science, climate policy, business leadership and activism, these speakers share insight on topics including net zero strategy, ESG, climate change, corporate responsibility and the future of sustainable business practices.

To explore a curated list of top sustainability speakers you can hire for your next event, visit this guide on the Top Sustainability Speakers on Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility.

What Topics Do Sustainability Speakers Cover?

Sustainability speakers cover a wide range of topics focused on environmental responsibility, ethical business practices, and long-term impact. Common themes include climate change, net zero targets, renewable energy, carbon reduction strategies, circular economy models, and sustainable innovation. Many also explore ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, responsible supply chains, and how organisations can embed sustainability into their culture and strategy. Their aim is to help audiences understand the urgency of environmental challenges while providing practical steps for creating more sustainable businesses and behaviours.

To find out more, visit the industry experts, The Sustainability Speakers Agency.

How Can Businesses Reduce Their Environmental Impact?

Businesses can reduce their environmental impact by adopting more sustainable practices across their operations and supply chains. This includes reducing energy consumption, switching to renewable energy sources, minimising waste through recycling and reuse, and choosing more sustainable materials. Even simple changes can make a significant difference, for example, switching to LED bulbs can reduce lighting energy consumption by 50%–70%. Organisations can also improve transport efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and work with suppliers who prioritise environmental responsibility. Measuring and reporting impact helps track progress and identify further opportunities for improvement. Learning from a leading sustainability keynote speaker can help businesses turn these ideas into practical, actionable strategies that drive real long-term change.

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