FTSE 100 sustainability expertise scaled for mid-market businesses, delivered flexibly and on demand.

We bring extensive FTSE 100 and 350 sustainability leadership to mid-market companies, delivering practical ESG solutions that drive real business value. Our experienced team of fractional experts and CSOs helps you navigate the complexities of sustainability while maintaining focus on your core business objectives.

Mid-market companies face unique sustainability challenges:

  • Limited internal resources to manage growing ESG demands

  • Increasing pressure from stakeholders and supply chains

  • Complex regulatory requirements becoming applicable to smaller companies

  • Need to balance sustainability investments with other business priorities

The Challenge

“Gemma joined us during a period of significant change and has been outstanding. She brings a pragmatic and commercially focused approach, expertly managing diverse stakeholders while driving us towards high ESG performance. Her strategic insight and hands-on support have been invaluable.”
— Alison Douglas, Strategic Delivery Director, The GRC Group

    • 200+ years collective sustainability experience

    • Implementation experience across 50+ mid-market companies

    • Multiple sector expertise including manufacturing, retail, and professional services

    • Extensive FTSE 100 and 350 implementation experience

Our Experience & Expertise

Our Approach

We deliver practical sustainability solutions through a structured, flexible approach:


    • Current state evaluation

    • Materiality assessment

    • Risk and opportunity mapping

    • Stakeholder analysis

    • Collaborative goal setting

    • Resource planning

    • Implementation roadmap

    • Budget considerations

    • Tailored delivery assistance

    • Team training and capability building

    • Process development

    • Performance monitoring

    • Regular progress reviews

    • Adaptation to changing requirements

    • Ongoing support as needed

    • Knowledge transfer

Our Services

    • Comprehensive materiality assessment and focus area identification

    • Strategic goal setting and implementation roadmap development

    • Creation of measurable KPIs and monitoring frameworks

    • Stakeholder engagement and business integration planning

    • Resource planning and risk mitigation strategies

    • Carbon footprint assessment (Scope 1, 2, and 3)

    • Net Zero strategy development and target setting

    • Energy efficiency audits and reduction planning

    • Climate risk assessment and mitigation

    • SECR and regulatory compliance support

    • Process development and documentation

    • Team training and capability building

    • ESG data collection and monitoring systems

    • Employee engagement programs

    • Progress tracking and continuous improvement support

    • Gap analysis and compliance roadmap development

    • Framework alignment (GRI, SASB, TCFD/ISSB)

    • Data collection system setup

    • Report writing and assurance

    • Performance improvement planning

    • Supply chain mapping and risk assessment

    • Supplier engagement strategies

    • Code of conduct development

    • Monitoring and reporting systems

    • Performance tracking and improvement programs

Why work with Pulse?

Apart from increasing sustainability performance…

    • As sustainability leaders ourselves, we understand your needs and can precisely match you with the right expert

    • Receive a curated shortlist of pre-vetted specialists, not an overwhelming pile of CVs

    • Access both our core bench of trusted experts and our extended network of specialists

    • Average time from initial conversation to full proposal is under a week

    • Streamlined process saves you time and resources

    • Rapid deployment of expertise when you need it most

    • Fractional leadership that adapts to your needs - no long-term cost burden of a full-time hire.

    • Scalable resources to match project scope, ensuring cost-effectiveness at every stage.

    • On-demand access to expert guidance, allowing you to pivot swiftly as business or regulatory landscapes evolve.

    • One-month cancellation notice for enhanced flexibility and peace of mind.

    • Non-dogmatic/ idealistic advice

    • Focus on value-add: grounded in business realities, balancing sustainability with bottom-line objectives.

    • Targeted support that aligns with your brand identity and resonates with key stakeholders.

    • Your expert is backed by our entire bench of sustainability leaders

    • Access to collective knowledge across sectors and specialties

    • Ongoing support and guidance from our wider team

    • Regular knowledge sharing and best practice updates

Connect With Us

Get in touch to find our more or for a free Discovery Session

dan@pulsecso.com