Our aim is to eliminate poverty, make economic growth inclusive and sustainable and to restore ecosystems in cities.
Our model evolves to holistically support the Local2030 Coalition focusing on Advocacy, Action and Reporting - www.local2030.org
Our ethos uniquely combines innovation, entrepreneurship and action.
We are very proud to be a Certified B Corporation® - www.bcorporation.uk.
Certified B Corporations®, or B Corps™, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
2030hub has worked hard since even before we were founded in 2017 as a northern champion for the B Corp™ movement and have helped inspire a local community of 30+ businesses on their certification journey.
2030hub is committed to providing 10% of profits and 5% or more of its time through offering pro-bono services that support sustainable development.
Our primary objective is to raise awareness and adoption of the SDG framework by showing how it adds value to cities, businesses, social sectors and individuals.
We deliver this through our
- Advocacy - local to global sustainable development using SDGs, B Corp and Global Goals Week as key tools
- Connecting – building community across like-minded impact makers
- Advising - Supporting organisations with through consultancy services
- Communications agency – promoting and sharing your sustainability best practices
- Research – mapping SDGs, best practices and impact locally
2030hub is also proud to be the lead and facilitator for Liverpool's SDG Data Platform. This open-source web platform was launched following support from the UK Office for National Statistics.
The Team
From humble beginnings..
Meet the people who started the ball rolling and watch for the imminent arrivals bringing even more depth, passion and leadership across the SDG framework in cities.
FOUNDER
David Connor
David is a creative, big picture connector and communicator with experience across international ESG and sustainable business.
He has supported many high-level strategic and communication projects, created the award-winning charity for Everton Football Club and is also a +SocialGood Advisor for the UN Foundation.
ADVISOR - EDUCATION
Tom Reynolds
DIRECTOR
Stephen Sykes
Stephen is a global award-winning environmental / carbon management expert, focusing on integration into diverse projects.
He is also active in numerous non-profits including Merseyside Environmental Trust (Chair), St Helens Climate Commission (Co-Chair), Faiths4Change, and Nature Connected
ASSOCIATE
Tris Brown
A well-known figure in the North of England with networks reaching across the public, private and voluntary sectors, Tris has over 25 years of award-winning experience in corporate communications and public affairs. He has worked with brands such as Pedigree Petfoods, Mars, Sita Suez, Stagecoach and the UN.
Following a key role in the running of one of the UK’s global Core Cities, he was responsible for the reputation management and communications function of one of the UK’s largest universities.
Tris also volunteers for several organisations in the arts and international relations.
ASSOCIATE - STRATEGY
Stuart Donaldson
Stuart has 30 years experience in sustainability and resource management in the public and voluntary sectors.
He helped develop the first Regional Framework for Sustainability in the NW Action for Sustainability and the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy for Merseyside.