We help organizations create change that sticks

Turning good intentions into clear plans and meaningful impact.

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If you are here, something probably isn’t working

Most organizations want to make meaningful environmental or social progress but find themselves stuck in complexity, competiting priorities, or unclear next steps.

You might be facing

Uncertain direction
Supply-chain or operaitonal challenges
Pressure for credible, transparent action
Fear of ‘getting it wrong in your communications
Works that feels scattered, stalled or disconnected

It doesn’t have to feel this way.

We help you make sense of where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

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HOW WE WORK

We start with what’s real
Your strengths, your challenges, your people, your business model. The best strategy builds from what is already true and not from what’s trending.

We make the complex simple
Sustainability comes with a lot of jargon and can feel overwhelming. We break the work into clear decisions and practical steps that teams can actually act on.

We connect strategy to story
Stories shape how people act. We help you tell yours in a way that builds real momentum.

WHAT WE DO

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Strategy that makes sense

We help teams build practical sustainability strategies grounded in business realities and community needs. So you know what to focus on and what to stop doing.

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Impact that’s integrated

From supply chain and materials to employee engagement and governance, we help you integrate social and environmental impact into everyday operations - in ways that grow over time.

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Stories that inspire

We support honest, transparent sustainability communication that brings people along, builds credibility, and makes the work feel real.

“I can certainly recommend working with Marshall Sustainability: for the team’s marketing smarts, wealth of experience in dealing with purpose and sustainability for FMCG brands and their innovative and efficient approach to the project. But most of all: the team’s passion and commitment to letting your brand contribute to a better world – in a way that totally makes sense for the business!”

David van der Lei
Global Director Commercial Sustainability, Perfetti Van Melle

WHO WE SUPPORT

CPG & Apparel Companies
Integrating sustainability into strategy, supply chains, culture and consumer communication.

Certified & Aspiring B-Corporations
Embedding purpose into core business functions and building impact that lasts.

Public Agencies & Community Projects
Designing climate and engagement strategies that are trusted, transparent through community insight.

BRANDS WE’VE WORKED WITH AND FOR

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Marshall Sustainability was founded by Philippa Cross, a climate and purpose strategist with senior experience at Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Global Women in Sustainability, she brings a blend of business, science, and storytelling to the work. Philippa holds a Masters in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge, where she has taught on the executive program, and is co-author of The Purpose Advantage 2.0.