Sally Uren is a distinguished figure in the world of sustainability, wielding substantial influence as a thought leader and a proponent for ecologically responsible practices. As the CEO of Forum for the Future, her 25+ years of experience have made her a beacon of wisdom in crafting and executing sustainable strategies across various sectors, including business, philanthropy, and non-profit. Her current service on the Board of Trustees at the Galapagos Conservation Trust underscores her commitment to facilitating widespread positive impact. A globally recognised authority on diverse sustainability topics, Sally’s insights as a keynote speaker are pursued at international events.
Her journey began with her accomplishment of earning a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Imperial College London. This foundational knowledge propelled her into founding the sustainability group at Casella Stanger, known today as Bureau Veritas. In her role as the Director of Environmental Management and Sustainability, her fervour for promoting sustainable practices became the heartbeat of her professional journey. After a decade of service in promoting sustainable business practices, she transitioned to Forum for the Future as the Director of the Business Programme. This transition marked her ascendancy through various pivotal roles within the organisation, each allowing her to fortify her expertise and expand her influence in mainstream sustainability discourse.
In her present role as the CEO of Forum for the Future, Sally’s multifaceted involvement in sustainability extends to her association with Travalyst as a Non-Executive Director and her continued advocacy through the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Her extensive contributions to the field of sustainability have allowed her to be appointed an OBE in 2017, a monumental recognition by the Queen's New Year's Honours List, alongside her mention as one of the UK’s 100 Leading Environmentalists by Forbes. As a distinguished speaker, she seamlessly blends her extensive knowledge and experience to enlighten various audiences about the imperatives of a sustainable future and the collaborative effort required to foster environmental stewardship.
Being an eminent keynote speaker, Sally’s international engagements are a testament to her deep expertise, spanning pivotal industries like food, retail, energy, clothing, and transportation. Serving as a judge for the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, she has been instrumental in catalysing transformation within the global business community, emphasising the paramountcy of sustainable work environments. Sally Uren’s invaluable insights and impactful work have not only reshaped industry paradigms but have also equipped myriad professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to spearhead sustainability within their respective domains. Her availability as a speaker is a golden opportunity for organisations striving to engrain sustainability into their core operational philosophy.
We recently sat down in an exclusive interview with Dr Sally Uren OBE - hear her insight into corporate sustainability and more!
