Exciting news for businesses striving to be sustainable! GIRAFFE Associates Ltd and SOK Consultancy have joined forces under the GIRAFFE brand, bringing decades of combined experience and expertise to help organisations address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges and embrace a circular economy.

The move sees Sally O’Kane join GIRAFFE Associates Ltd in the role of Senior Consultant, bringing her extensive experience and skills in circularity, resource efficiency and compliance to complement GIRAFFE Associates’ expertise in sustainability strategy, training, and ESG reporting. Together, they offer tailored solutions for reducing carbon emissions and rethinking waste, ensuring businesses achieve impactful and innovative results. Both companies are keen to debunk the idea that sustainability is a ‘green’ issue, with a strong focus on the need to balance social and environmental considerations in the pursuit of profit.

Having been appointed as Lead Consultant on GIRAFFE Associates’ Pilot Supply Chain Sustainability project over the last six months, Sally is keen to build on the partnership that has been growing between the two consultants. She said “working with Gillian on the Supply Chain pilot has been both insightful and enjoyable and I’m looking forward to helping grow the business with our complementary areas of expertise now available to companies striving to be sustainable in their growth.”

Gillian McKee, founder of GIRAFFE Associates Ltd said “I’m delighted to be expanding GIRAFFE Associates’ and welcoming Sally into the business. She brings a wealth of technical experience, knowledge and expertise in environmental matters that strengthens our offering to companies keen to address their ESG responsibilities. We’ve worked well together during the Supply Chain Sustainability Pilot and we’ll now build on that to take the company to the next stage in its growth.”

Through their shared commitment, Gillian and Sally hope to inspire organisations to adopt meaningful sustainability practices that drive positive change. Get in touch to learn how they can support your sustainability journey.