About Sustainable Business Consultants (‘SBC’) 

Who we are and what we do

As sustainability consultants based in South Australia, our job is to help businesses to develop contemporary sustainability and ESG strategies, underpinned by sound policies, frameworks, plans, targets and actions. Doing so positions companies to be more responsible and sustainable businesses – a must to address the challenges of today and our future.

We can help to navigate the complicated pathway to adopting a sustainable business strategy and approach. Sustainability and ESG are wide-ranging and often misunderstood topics, yet both essential elements of a successful company. They can be driven by local or global issues, by stakeholder concerns, by a need to anticipate the risks and opportunities of today’s global agenda and by a desire to benefit society. Integrated into company strategy and implemented well, sustainability can be a key driver of value and growth.

Our experience is across all sizes of company and many different industries. Our expertise lies in helping companies to develop sustainability and ESG approaches that meet the expectations of today’s society and deliver impact. We specialise in developing overall strategy and policies, environmental sustainability and in climate and carbon. SBC has worked with listed companies, private infrastructure (such as rail, ports and airports), large not for profits, SMEs and local and state government.

We offer the full range of climate and carbon services including climate risk, carbon accounting, emissions reduction, target setting, carbon neutral certification, net zero pathways and much more.

Get ahead of your competitors and get ready for a sustainable future by making a start on your company’s sustainability.

Our approach

SBC tailors our services to your requirements and to your organisation’s values and culture. We guarantee a personal service by highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants.

Our approach is based on working closely with company leadership and helping to build strategies, policies, frameworks and programs that deliver exceptional outcomes.

We are strategic but detailed – we are great advisors and good team players. We are adaptable, versatile and highly professional. The way we operate is based on strong values of honesty, care and integrity. We practice what we preach.

We help companies to achieve their sustainability goals whilst adding value for the company, for the natural environment and for people and communities. It’s the smart way to do business.

Memberships and interests

B Corp Local Adelaide committee member.

Climate Active Carbon Neutral Network Member.

Professional Member of the Carbon Market Institute.

Member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.

Audit and Risk Committee Member, Carina Biotech Ltd. An Australian biotech company researching and developing an effective broad spectrum chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy to treat solid cancers – now in clinical trials. Carina Biotech Ltd.

Climate Reality Project Australia Leader. The Climate Reality Project Australia is a non-profit organisation founded and chaired by Nobel Laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore.

Suzanne Ridding, founder and principal consultant

Suzanne Ridding is a highly regarded sustainability and ESG consultant and expert in carbon management, climate risk and responsible investment. With a background in banking, executive management, corporate governance, financial management, risk management and strategic planning Suzanne is a skilled and versatile consultant with a breadth and depth of experience which are unique in sustainability consulting.

Accreditations

In 2021 Sustainable Business Consultants became a certified carbon neutral organisation. We have invested in an important biodiversity reserve called Rimba Riya in Indonesia. We also support local charity Trees for Life which creates biodiverse native bushland that not only sequesters carbon but provides habitat for native wildlife and improves the condition of soil and water.

To read about why we did this and find out about our low and no-carbon practices read our Public Disclosure Statement.

Outcomes for clients

Recognition

Enhance your brand / achieve accreditation.

Reduced costs

It’s easy with the right approach.

Greater efficiency

Being sustainable means doing more with less.

Environmental impact

Understand, measure and reduce your footprint. Create positive impact for nature.

Customer Satisfaction

Meet customer expectations and requests for information.

Value Creation

Put your company ahead of others.

Good Governance

A well managed company bears less risk and maximises opportunities.

Build Your Business

Create opportunities for growth. Lets start today!

What our clients say about us