Who we are
Sustainability First is a charity and think tank that was set up in 2000 to:
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Advance knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability and undertake and procure research and publish results
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Promote ideas, actions and changes to further integration of quality of life with environmental protection, including the combating of climate change, at a community, regional, national and international level
Sustainability First is a charity and think tank that was set up in 2000 to:
- Advance knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability and undertake and procure research and publish results
- Promote ideas, actions and changes to further integration of quality of life with environmental protection, including the combating of climate change, at a community, regional, national and international level
Our purpose
“Sustainability First drives fundamental change to promote and embed practical, evidence-based solutions for sustainability in UK essential services”
Our definition of ‘sustainability’ includes social, environmental and economic wellbeing and is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The ‘essential services’, and the systems in which they operate, that we are particularly focused on are public utilities such as energy, water and communications. Where relevant, and the opportunity arises, we seek to extend our impact into other essential service sectors.
We are an ‘informed’ think tank. We focus on evidence and what works whilst seeking transformational systems change.
“Sustainability First drives fundamental change to promote and embed practical, evidence-based solutions for sustainability in UK essential services.”
Our definition of ‘sustainability’ includes social, environmental and economic wellbeing and is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The ‘essential services’, and the systems in which they operate, that we are particularly focused on are public utilities such as energy, water and communications. Where relevant, and the opportunity arises, we seek to extend our impact into other essential service sectors.
We are an ‘informed’ think tank. We focus on evidence and what works whilst seeking transformational systems change.
Our aims
Shape agendas
Use our cutting-edge research and analysis to shape systems and approaches in sectors such as energy, water and communications
Embed sustainability
Push thinking in new directions through informed engagement in UK public utilities
Connect, inspire and engage
Through inclusive, collaborative and creative engagement, bring about sustainable environmental, social and cultural change in UK essential services
Shape agendas
Use our cutting-edge research and analysis to shape systems and approaches in sectors such as energy, water and communications.
Embed sustainability
Push thinking in new directions through informed engagement in UK public utilities.
Connect, inspire and engage
Through inclusive, collaborative and creative engagement, bring about sustainable environmental, social and cultural change in UK essential services.
Our values
We embed these values in our work by referencing them in our team meetings and staff and associate 1:1s, and in our policy and project selection, development, and delivery.
Supportive - Mutually respectful. Ability to be brave and challenge but in a constructive way.
Collaborative - Furthering shared aims by working with others. Capacity building. We foster a sense of community, internally and externally.
Open - We practice what we preach. We share knowledge in a way that's transparent, inclusive and accessible. We strive to walk the talk on diversity.
Trusted - Evidence based, independent and pragmatic, we draw on our expertise and experience. Trusted by decision makers who listen to us to shift their policy, and by partners to deliver.
We embed these values in our work by referencing them in our team meetings and staff and associate 1:1s, and in our policy and project selection, development, and delivery.
Supportive - Mutually respectful. Ability to be brave and challenge but in a constructive way.
Collaborative - Furthering shared aims by working with others. Capacity building. We foster a sense of community, internally and externally.
Open - We practice what we preach. We share knowledge in a way that's transparent, inclusive and accessible. We strive to walk the talk on diversity.
Trusted - Evidence based, independent and pragmatic, we draw on our expertise and experience. Trusted by decision makers who listen to us to shift their policy, and by partners to deliver.