Clients - Global Balance

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Credit : Annelisa Grigg

Annelisa’s recent clients include Aviva, the Principles for Responsible Investment and the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Examples of projects include:

Lead consultant on the development of a biodiversity strategy for an investor collaboration.
Lead consultant on the development and implementation of an approach to evaluate progress amongst the members of a mining industry association in the management of biodiversity.
Advisor to blue chip companies in the extractive, retail and finance sectors on biodiversity strategy.
Director of the Natural Value Initiative – an initiative to demonstrate the links between biodiversity, ecosystem services and shareholder value.
Benchmarking of the food, drink, tobacco, extractive and pharmaceutical sectors to evaluate biodiversity management and disclosure practices for the investment community.
Lead consultant on a benchmarking study of the potential risks and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector associated with biodiversity on behalf of a Dutch investor.

I have found it a real pleasure to work with Annelisa over the past years. She conducts her work in a very professional way, with a great attention for detail.

Ivo Mulder , Head, Climate Finance Unit, UNEP-Ecosystem Division

Annelisa completed a robust assessment of the biodiversity impacts across our estate and supply chain and working with key individuals across our business provided us with a comprehensive framework for managing these impacts.

Gemma Lacey , Former Head of CSR, John Lewis Partnership

Annelisa is a consummate professional with extensive knowledge on numerous sustainability topics, she is able to deliver what few environmental professionals can, expert products tailored to the financial sector on material issues.

Lara Yacob , Good Growth Partnership Program Manager

Annelisa works with great insight, integrity and attention to detail. Her technical knowledge and strategic thinking underpin an impressive level of acumen and proficiency in biodiversity management and sustainability. I seek out Annelisa’s opinion and review and always enjoy collaborating with her.

Pippa Howard , Director, Business & Biodiversity, Fauna & Flora International

Annelisa is one of the most professional people I have had the pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the technical elements, outstanding. I know I can always rely on Annelisa and more than anything she is fun to work with.