Straightforward, candid, and friendly advisors.
Our Approach
We blend sector-specific knowledge with sustainability experience and cutting-edge tools (that we’ve developed ourselves) – to deliver top-notch consulting services.
Our approach is straightforward: high-quality, customized solutions that help you navigate the sustainability specifics of your industry and regulatory environment.
We will not offer you one-size-fits-all solutions.
We will show you how to “do” sustainability in a way that’s authentic to your organization. Our goal is a long-term partnership focused on your sustainability success. We will help you with the work, but we want you to have ownership. That’s different from the vast majority of consulting firms out there.
We have particular expertise in evaluating the sustainability performance of a companies and projects that goes well beyond marketing language and ESG ratings. We will help you evaluate investment and project opportunities in light of their environmental, social, and governance impacts — all from a truly independent perspective.
Our team
Over 100 years of sustainability and business experience
We are industry experts and academics focused on improving the sustainability performance of businesses in a range of industries.
Some of our team members conduct peer-reviewed scientific research on sustainability, artificial intelligence, and business topics.
Denise Coogan, MS
Denise Coogan directed sustainability efforts at a major international automaker and is a recognized leader in zero waste programs. Denise has worked for over 20 years developing the principles that are at the basis of many zero waste programs in existence today. Denise uses her extensive knowledge of manufacturing facilities to build sustainability programs that reduce the collective environmental footprint and, at the same time, balance fiscal responsibility. Denise has won numerous awards for her sustainability leadership and mentored people (and organizations) around the globe to begin or enhance their sustainability programs. Through Denise’s effort, more than 1,000 companies have reduced the amount of waste they generate, diverting tons of waste from the landfills.
Zachary Rouhas, MBA
Zachary Rouhas has gone from the suburbs of Chicago to around the world with the United States Army—where he served for a decade as an M1 Abrams Tank Crewman—to a career dedicated to advancing sustainability in the corporate world. As the Global Head of ESG at a life sciences company, he leads efforts to integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into business strategy, ensuring that sustainability drives both impact and profitability. Zachary is committed to addressing climate change and advocates for corporations to embrace sustainability as a catalyst for reducing environmental harm while creating long-term value.
Corinne Blagojevic, MBA
Corinne Blagojevic is a 2025 MBA candidate with a concentration in sustainable business. Leveraging an undergraduate degree in environmental and sustainability studies, she looks forward to a career driving sustainable solutions within the corporate sector. Corinne has experience ranging from academic research to on-the-ground conservation work.
Aarushi Gupta, MBA
Aarushi Gupta is a sustainability professional with expertise in sustainability reporting, zero-waste initiatives, and climate resilience projects. With a background in environmental studies, urban planning, and GIS, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to addressing sustainability challenges. Her dedication to the field has taken her from New Jersey to Irvine, California, where she now works as a sustainability planner at a very large non-profit organization. Driven by a passion for urban inline skating, Aarushi is especially interested in developing alternative transit solutions. She is committed to fostering strong community connections and sparking conversations around society’s most pressing challenges.
Tony L.J. Lin, PhD
Tony Lin is a university professor with degrees in both engineering and business. His teaching and research aim to blend technical and financial expertise. Formerly a global market coordinator at a major international financial institution in East Asia, Tony is recognized for his research on applications of artificial intelligence for accounting, corporate governance, taxpayer compliance, and (with Jordan P. Howell) sustainability reporting and disclosure purposes.
Jordan Howell, PhD, MBA
Jordan P. Howell is a university professor whose research and teaching have focused on sustainability and business. Jordan emphasizes the pivotal role of businesses in achieving crucial sustainability goals, and has deep expertise in the waste management, recycling, financial derivatives, and sports (particularly golf) industries. Jordan (literally) created the class on sustainability and impact reporting at his university. Working with Tony Lin, Jordan helped create a set of AI-powered tools to assist firms in developing their impact reports, and – more importantly – translating those reports into both financial and sustainability results.
