GreenGoals is hosting an ESG Professional Advisory Clinic exclusively for VODG members, offering personalised support on ESG topics such as sustainability strategy, environmental impact measurement, social value, governance best practice, and ESG data and reporting.
In partnership with GreenGoals, a VODG partner, we are pleased to invite members to take part in the ESG Professional Advisory Clinic — a new initiative offering tailored, specialist guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters relevant to the social care sector.
An advice 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 where you can bring your most pressing questions, test ideas, or explore whether a particular provider, service or approach may be the right fit for your organisation.
Your conversation is confidential and completely tailored to your needs, ensuring you receive relevant, actionable insights within a short and efficient session.
Members are invited to register their interest, after which VODG will allocate a 20‑minute slot between 10:00 and 16:30 on 22 April 2026. As places are limited, we strongly encourage early booking to avoid disappointment. Priority will be given to members who have previously expressed interest in ESG‑related sessions. 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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