Green Growth Conference 2027

Steve is co-founder and CEO of Creative Concern. An experienced strategist, writer and communications consultant, Steve specialises in ethical and sustainability issues, integrated campaigns, city strategies, brand development and creating strange installations out of trees, lights and beautiful type.

Recent projects include work with C40 cities, World Green Building Council, World Resources Institute, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle City Council, Plymouth City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Steve’s spent the last few years also helping to create a European network of partner agencies, called Do Not Smile – www.donotsmile.com

He is currently a board member of the Greater Manchester LEP, and was recently the interim chair of the Community Forest Trust and has previously chaired Manchester’s Climate Change Partnership. A long time ago he was Communications Director at Sustainability Northwest and Head of Campaigns at the Vegetarian Society of the UK.

Specialties: Particular areas of expertise include climate change, place making, city strategies, culture, sustainable transport, food issues and the natural environment.

Alastair is Director of Sustainability and ESG at Saffery. He supports organisations to turn sustainability and responsible business into clear commercial value.

With more than a decade of experience in sustainability, Alastair works with organisations at all stages of their journey, from those just getting started to those navigating complex regulatory and reporting requirements. His approach is practical and tailored, shaped by each organisation’s strategy, maturity and ambitions.

He is a recognised voice on sustainability and responsible business, regularly speaking at conferences and engaging with the media. He also acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership teams, supporting them to embed sustainability in decision-making and day-to-day operations.