Steve’s multifaceted background positions him as a leader in sustainability initiatives, strategic advisory roles, and environmental advocacy. He is a dedicated campaigner with a focus on public affairs, sustainability, and environmental issues. His work focuses on transitioning companies, councils, and communities towards a sustainable future. Steve contributes to achieving net-zero goals and sustainable development in his current role as an independent sustainability innovation and strategy advisor for Bloom Procurement Services through strategic thought leadership and inclusion of sustainability within supply chains. He has a long history of campaigning against polluting industries and spearheaded the national network against fracking in the UK for five years. His pivotal role in the national advocacy campaigns was as a policy advisor and public affairs lead, collaborating with cross-party politicians, and NGOs – including Liberty, WWF, Friends of the Earth, and Rain Forest Trust. Steve also led a consortium to buy the fracking company he campaigned against and was part of the leadership team that delivered the transformation away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and finding solutions for net zero. This circular approach integrated environmental and social value into the local and wider economy, emphasising sustainability and responsible energy practices. Steve continues to design tangible actions and events within the community, working in collaboration with non-profit organisations, businesses and grant funders. Steve assists with broadcast and print media advocacy both at regional and national levels. His close connections with MPs, members of the House of Lords, and other policymakers continue to drive evidence-based sustainability advocacy through APPGs, online sessions and Select Committees.