Project-Based ESG Consulting
Whether you’re a business owner looking for project-based support or a consultancy in need of an extra pair of hands, I provide a blend of expertise and practical ESG application, helping to steer your projects towards success with clarity, efficiency and fun.
I offer tailored ESG consulting services through project-based work that emphasises facilitation, co-creation and systemic problem-solving. Guiding my clients in overcoming challenges, finding creative solutions and achieving success through active engagement & collaboration.
ESG Services
Creative Solutions
A suite of project-based sustainability and creative services tailored to meet your unique business needs. Designed to be adaptable, ensuring they align perfectly with the specific risks and opportunities for your business needs.
Strategy Review
Bring a Fresh Perspective to Your Sustainability Strategy: Simply provide your developed plan and objectives; I’ll offer insightful feedback and practical recommendations, ensuring your approach is impactful stakeholder and investor-ready.
Policy Writing & Review
Elevate Your Business with Custom Policy Solutions: I offer policy review and writing, ensuring legal compliance and brand alignment. Your policies will be crafted in your unique voice, with procedural recommendations for easy implementation to ‘put your money where your mouth is’. While I ensure your policies are robust and forward-thinking, please note this is not legal advice.
ESG Content Writing
Transform Your Sustainability Narrative: Specialising in articles, blog posts, case studies, and impact reports, I craft honest narratives that showcase your commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles— without the greenwashing. Engage and inspire your audience with pithy, purpose-driven storytelling.
Creative Direction
Conscientious Creative Direction & Low Impact Production: Focusing on brand campaigns and sustainable website consultation, I guide brave brands in designing out waste, emissions, and greenwashing in their visual communication, while designing in social value. Craft bold messaging that showcases your commitment to a safer, fairer and healthier world. Engage and inspire your audience with future-focused creative direction.
Understand and reduce your carbon footprint and report on your environmental impact. I work with established carbon calculators to measure your scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and offer guidance on how to reduce your emissions in line with science based targets.
Dynamic EMS Design & Implementation for SMEs: Specialising in ISO14001-compliant solutions, I offer tailored EMS support. Whether it’s selecting existing software or creating a bespoke system, my service adapts to your needs, ensuring practical, cost-effective environmental management.
Streamline Your Success: My Process Mapping Project Management service offers a dual approach to optimise and visualise your operations. I map your processes for efficiency and manage projects to ensure timely, on-target results. Expect a seamless blend of strategic planning and practical execution, tailored to your business needs.
*B2B service only.
Empower Your Vision with An Action-Oriented Dynamic System: Elevate your business with a custom process management system that enhances efficiency, encourages collaboration, and integrates sustainability seamlessly. Through process review and refinement, optimise your team’s use of technology and templates, utilising existing tech or introducing innovative no-code solutions for a dynamic, custom-fit system.
*B2B service only.
The Process
I offer targeted ESG project-based services for consultancies and SMEs, ideal for meeting stakeholder expectations or investor requirements. For a more enduring solution, consider my integrative sustainability leadership solution, available on a subscription basis. This provides ongoing, expert guidance in sustainability for your business.
Let’s
We begin with an introductory meeting to gain a comprehensive understanding of your project’s current status and objectives.
*Please note: This meeting needs to be paid for upfront and will be offset against your final invoice.
I will craft a customised proposal that aligns with your specific requirements, timelines and budget, ensuring clarity in scope and mutual agreement on deliverables.
Once we have the green light for the project, I’ll kick things off, ensuring everything runs smoothly and stays on track, both time-wise and budget-wise. This, of course, hinges on receiving the agreed-upon information and team support from your end.
Upon project completion, I will provide a detailed summary of the work completed, provide some tips to maintain the progress achieved, and suggest potential future steps.
Recent Projects
Wylde Connections
Solution: Client Delivery Collaboration for Sustainability in Manufacturing
An ongoing collaboration with Wylde’s team to provide comprehensive sustainability services for the manufacturing and built environment sectors. This partnership entails developing sustainability strategies, conducting carbon footprint environmental audits and reports, as well as delivering client workshops and training, thereby enhancing their client service portfolio.
Sustainable Film
Solution: Systems Design & Build for Sustainable Film & TV Consultancy
I provided a streamlined systems design service, implementing a work management system using ClickUp and Microsoft Teams. This optimised collaboration and project management for the consultancy, ensuring efficient delivery of client projects and alignment with business goals.
The BULB
Solution: Strategy Review for Sustainable Events Consultancy
A consultancy focused on sustainable events sought a new perspective for a sustainability & social values strategy they were delivering for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies of the 2022 Common Wealth Games. Before presenting to their client, they required a ‘sense check’ to ensure their strategy was innovative, comprehensive, and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
S + O Media
Solution: Carbon Footprint & Environmental Reporting for Film & TV Service Provider
I assisted the client with carbon footprint audits and authored impact reports emphasising environmental and social values. The reports showcased the client’s commitment to a safer, fairer and healthier film and TV industry, focusing on carbon reduction and sustainable practices. This helped effectively communicate their sustainability goals to stakeholders.
Pixel Artworks
Solution: Policy and Systems Support for Immersive Experience & Design Agency
On behalf of Creative Zero, I conducted a review of existing policies for strategic alignment, redesigned processes, and systems to fulfil commitments, and worked with the internal Resourcing Team to revamp the workflow system using their existing technology stack. This collaboration enhanced operational efficiency and adherence to their strategic goals.
The P & M Group
Solution: Carbon Footprinting & SECR Reporting for leading Cold Store Solutions
On behalf of Wylde Connections, I conducted carbon footprint audits for multiple years for the P & M Group of companies and delivered a Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) report. This work ensured their compliance with legal obligations and supported their commitment to responsible environmental practices.
The Destination
Tangible, measurable change to your metrics, policies & processes
The satisfaction of acting in the interests of your business, society & the Planet
Active participation in systems change for a future where everyone can thrive
CLIENT FEEDBACK
All done with an upbeat and inspiring approach
Khandiz is a very knowledgeable consultant who has excellent understanding of all facets of sustainability and how to practically integrate positive practices into existing business systems and workflow. She is fantastically engaging and goes above and beyond to listen to the team across the company to discover the challenges they face, from this she provides practical advice to aid business transformation. Her observations, input and work on general our project management systems has been invaluable too, all done with an upbeat and inspiring approach!
Trevor Nichol | Pixel Artworks – Head of Technical Production & Sustainability Lead
Let’s take your project ‘beyond sustainability’ and focus on real value creation.
FAQs
What is the pricing structure for your freelance consultancy services?
I operate on a day rate fee structure starting* at £600 + VAT for short-term projects. A day is 7 hours. For more complex or mid-term projects, pricing is discussed based on your needs and budget. A payment plan can be arranged during our conversation.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e*Based on company size and turnover. Services available through my site are designed with micro- SMEs in mind, and as such, quotes will reflect the scope and scale of each business accordingly.
Do you provide services by the hour?
No, I typically don’t charge by the hour for a couple of reasons. First, I believe in delivering value through my expertise, which goes beyond hourly billing. Secondly, hourly rates can end up being more costly for clients. Charging a project fee provides a clearer budget expectation. However, in some instances, especially for ongoing projects, I might consider an hourly rate of £100+vat per hour.
What are the typical timeframes for these projects?
A Strategy Review typically takes 1-2 days, and a Policy Review is about one day. Additional time for policy updating and drafting is determined in our scoping call. Timeframes for other services can only be provided after discussing the project scope and timeline requirements.
How will we collaborate on the project?
I offer flexible delivery methods to suit client needs. Services can be provided in-person within the UK or remotely (UK and abroad) using a suite of software tools including Microsoft Teams, ClickUp and Miro. You don’t need to worry about software licenses, as these are included in my pricing, ensuring a seamless and accessible experience regardless of your location.
Why do you charge for the Initial Project Assessment?
The initial assessment fee helps me invest the right amount of time and effort to understand your unique needs, while also ensuring our time together is valued and productive. As a sole trader, this approach helps me manage my schedule effectively and avoid time-wasters. It’s a redeemable, no-obligation fee that, if you choose to proceed, is deducted from your final invoice – so in the end, it doesn’t cost you extra.
Do you still design and build websites?
No, I no longer provide a design and build service for websites. However, I do provide design consultancy and advice on how to ensure your website aligns to your wider sustainability objectives, and can recommend a developer to provide web development services.
Where can I get a sample of your writing work?
You can get a taste of my writing style on my blog, which reflects my personal tone of voice. For samples of my technical writing, please feel free to email me at khandiz [at] vujadecreative.solution, and I’ll be happy to provide you with a sample.
What type of brands have you designed campaigns for?
I’ve had the privilege of co-designing and producing campaigns for a diverse range of brands, including notable names like Fashion Revolution, ethical fashion brand Birdsong, as well as leading green beauty brands such as Twelve Beauty, Absolution, and Nini Organics. I’ve also designed sustainable websites for likes of Safia Minney, REAL Sustainability, Sustainable Film, Puya Ceramics, The Shy Photographer, and branding and website development for Frost ESG, Harlesden Town Garden and Fashion Declares.
What if I need a service that is not listed on your website?
I am open to discussing any project-based service need. My expertise is diverse, and I can adapt to a wide range of sustainability challenges. Feel free to reach out with your specific requirements for a customised solution. Please get in touch on :khandiz [at] vujadecreative.solutions