Explore practical approaches to sustainability, ESG and social value in a confidential one-to-one session tailored to your organisation's priorities and ambitions.
We are pleased to invite members to take part in this Professional Advisory Clinic, hosted by VODG partner Greengoals, offering tailored specialist guidance on sustainability, ESG and social value.
A Professional Advisory Clinic is a short, focused 20-minute one-to-one session with a specialist. Think of it as "speed dating with an expert": a dedicated appointment to ask questions, test ideas, explore options and gain practical guidance tailored to your organisation.
General enquiries on a particular theme or area of practice
Clarifying specific challenges your organisation is facing
Exploring opportunities, approaches or potential solutions
Gaining quick, practical guidance before committing to more in-depth support
Your conversation is confidential and completely tailored to your needs, ensuring you receive relevant and actionable insights within a short and efficient session.
This clinic provides an opportunity to discuss your organisation's sustainability ambitions, ESG priorities and practical next steps, including:
Developing or refining your organisation's sustainability or ESG strategy
Understanding expectations from commissioners, regulators, funders and other stakeholders
Measuring, monitoring and reporting environmental and social impact
Identifying practical and achievable actions to improve sustainability performance
Embedding ESG considerations into governance, risk management and organisational decision-making
Exploring carbon reduction, energy efficiency and wider environmental initiatives
Demonstrating social value and communicating progress effectively to stakeholders
Preparing for emerging reporting requirements and changing sector expectations
Discussing organisation-specific sustainability challenges, opportunities and priorities
Please note: This clinic is intended to provide general guidance and discussion. Any views expressed by Greengoals should not be relied upon as formal professional advice.
Members are invited to register their interest, after which VODG will allocate a 20-minute slot between 10:00 and 16:00 on 4 November 2026.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage members to register early to avoid disappointment. Scheduling and coordination will be managed in partnership with Greengoals.
We aim to make all sessions as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements, please indicate these on the booking form. Please note that we may require up to four weeks’ notice to arrange specific adjustments. Closed captions are provided as standard for all online meetings. For any further queries, please contact: [email protected]


Independent Consultant, GreenGoals Consulting
John Mackintosh is the Founder of GreenGoals, established in 2022 to help organisations navigate the complexities of the climate agenda. Drawing on extensive experience across the private sector and both central and local government, John recognised the increasing challenges decision makers face in responding to the climate crisis. GreenGoals was created to bring together his understanding of national and local environmental policy with his deep expertise in performance management, enabling clearer insights and more effective action.
John’s career has centred on using evidence to inform policy, guide decisions, and improve organisational performance. He spent five years at the former Department of Energy and Climate Change, where he led the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions reporting—overseeing data management, the publication of UK National Statistics, and the submission of reports to meet domestic and international obligations. His work also contributed to the development of the UK’s carbon budgets.
Prior to this, John worked at the Strategic Rail Authority, including five years leading the analysis of rail performance for the Department for Transport. In that role, he developed tools and processes to monitor and report operational performance, helping drive improvements across the rail network. More recently, he has supported the Surrey Environment Partnership in its efforts to meet local recycling targets.
John’s background offers a unique combination of environmental reporting expertise, performance management experience, and knowledge of the public, private, and third sectors—providing a strong foundation for helping organisations make informed and impactful decisions on climate and sustainability.
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