Green Economy
Committee

About Our Committee

Greater Manchester’s move to a greener economy is both a business transformation challenge and a major opportunity. Our Green Economy programme brings together organisations across energy, transport, the built environment, finance and professional services to turn ambition into action, share what works, and help the region transition in a way that’s competitive and fair.

At a glance

  • 4 events and activities each year
  • Expertise from across Greater Manchester’s green economy
About Our Committee

Our Committee

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

Principal Consultant

Sarah is a Principal Consultant with sustainability consultancy Anthesis, specialising in supporting financial services to understand, assess and respond to climate risk. She has over 10 years’ experi…

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Tom Addison

Tom Addison

Local Economic Strategy Principal (Low Carbon Economy)

Tom is a Low Carbon Economy Principal at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), where he is programme manager for Bee Net Zero, a public-private partnership led by Greater Manchester’s Busi…

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Heather Evans

Heather Evans

Partner – National Head of Sustainability

As National Head of Sustainability, Heather is responsible for RLB’s sustainability services, including sustainability strategies, carbon consultancy and accreditations. Heather’s extensiv…

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Amy House

Amy House

Director of Green Economy

Amy is a chartered environmentalist with two decades experience working with the businesses at the heart of the net zero transition. She has an MSc in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling and has devel…

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Rachael Garner

Rachael Garner

Head of Digital and Sustainability Strategy

Rachael Shah is an award-winning leader with 12 years of experience across commercial and non-profit, sector, including impactful roles at The British Red Cross & Co-op Group. In March 2023, she p…

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Joseph Whittle

Joseph Whittle

Sustainability and Impact Lead

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Mark Hammond

Mark Hammond

Managing Director

Mark is founder and managing director at NetZero.co.uk, a Manchester based Climate technology business. Following a twenty-year career in the digital automotive sector, Mark returned to university and…

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Stephen Henry

Stephen Henry

CEO & Founder

Stephen Henry is CEO and co-founder of Positive Planet, a leading boutique ESG consultancy helping organisations deliver positive impact for people, planet, and profit. With 10 years’ sustainability e…

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Steph Hepworth

Steph Hepworth

Project Officer

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Simon Donohue

Simon Donohue

Associate Director

Head of SEC Newgate’s Northern office in Manchester, Simon is a strategic communication professional and former journalist with extensive experience across the public and private sectors. The Manchest…

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Michelle Headrige

Michelle Headrige

Head of Environment

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Floyd March

Floyd March

North West Correspondent

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John Flint

John Flint

Partner

John helps people and businesses resolve disputes. John is a partner and commercial disputes lawyer in the commercial & private client litigation team specialising in complex high profile commerci…

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Mallika Raj

Mallika Raj

Sustainability Consultant

Mallika Raj is a Sustainability Consultant with over four years of experience supporting organisations to deliver net zero strategies, carbon accounting, and clear ESG reporting. She currently works w…

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Carl Morris

Carl Morris

Co-Founder and CEO

Carl Morris is the Founder and CEO of Morhill Ltd, the parent company behind Cress and DICE, two circular infrastructure platforms focused on delivering measurable financial, operational, and ESG impa…

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Our Committee’s Purpose

Share Insight
Bring together expertise, ideas and practical experience around sustainability and the green economy.
Create Connections
Connect businesses, policymakers and specialists to encourage collaboration and new opportunities.
Champion Progress
Celebrate Greater Manchester’s successes and help businesses understand how they can contribute to a greener future.

Why Join Our Committee

Help shape conversations around one of Greater Manchester’s biggest opportunities. Committee membership gives you the chance to share your expertise, build relationships and play an active role in developing our Green Economy programme.

Become a Member of Our Committee

Want to get involved? We’re always keen to hear from members with ideas, expertise and enthusiasm who can add something to the conversation.

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