Sectors

Sector experience where ESG and growth meet

The ESG to ESG opportunity is scalable and applies globally, to firms of all shapes, sizes and sectors. ESG33’s experience runs deepest in infrastructure, transport and the professional services firms that deliver them.

Rail & high speed rail

Growing rail businesses through ESG

John spent eight years growing a rail business at both the top and bottom line through an ESG-focused growth strategy, as Rail Market Director and then Head of Operations. He has been a Board Director of the High Speed Rail Group since 2017, with board-level responsibility for climate, sustainability and carbon.

  • Growth and key account strategy for rail clients and supply chains
  • Carbon, nature and social value as differentiators in bids
  • Major programme experience in high speed rail
John Downer in PPE inside an HS2 tunnel
John Downer on the airfield at Heathrow Airport

Aviation & highways

Transport infrastructure at scale

In 2022 John’s remit expanded to include aviation and highways as Head of Operations for a 1,650-person, 500-project European Transportation business, before becoming European Growth Director for Transportation, threading ESG through sector and client growth strategies.

  • Sector and client growth strategies with ESG at their core
  • Operational leadership and organisational transformation
  • Board and C-suite advice for asset owners and their partners

Waste & resources

Where the career began

John began his consulting career in waste and resource management in 2003, ultimately leading a 150+ strong strategy and procurement team. His contribution to the industry was recognised with Fellowship of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management in 2017.

  • Waste and resource strategy and procurement
  • Resource efficiency and recycling
  • Environmental impact assessment, management systems and auditing
John Downer receiving his Fellowship of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

Professional & technical services

Built for consultancies, contractors and their supply chains

Two decades inside a global engineering and professional services firm means ESG33 understands how your business wins work, delivers projects and makes money.

Engineering & design consultancies

Turning sustainability credentials into differentiated value propositions and stronger client relationships.

Contractors & supply chains

Supply chain due diligence and training, so your trusted suppliers help you, and themselves, meet client expectations.

Purpose-driven SMEs

Right-sized support for ambitious firms that want to grow without compromising their values.

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The ESG to ESG framework applies to firms of all shapes, sizes and sectors. If you’re serious about profiting with purpose, let’s talk.

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