Alisia Forbes

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Strategy development, implementation, and reporting.

Net Zero

Initiatives- Planning and executing strategies to achieve net zero goals.

Annual ESG Reporting: Expertise in frameworks including CSRD, CDP, and GRESB GRI.

GHG Inventory Systems: Development and management of comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory systems.

Workshops and Training: Designing and delivering workshops on sustainability and stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement: Leading engagement workshops to align stakeholders with sustainability objectives.

Policy Development: Crafting and presenting policies and detailed sustainability reports.

Inspections and Audits: Conducting thorough inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

Climate Change Risk Assessment: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with climate change impacts.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and standards.

Pollution Control: Developing and implementing measures for effective pollution management.

Sustainability Manager (Consultant) - STRABAG UK

(2025-07 - 2026-08)

I currently work with STRABAG UK on a fixed contract, advising senior stakeholders and project teams on sustainability strategy, ESG compliance, and environmental management of a major infrastructure project.

• Prepared a new project for ISO 14001 certification
• Managed and stabilised a major development
• Elevated STRABAG's ESG capability by delivering tailored C-Suite training
• Introduced clear ESG maturity scoring tools to benchmark performance
• Identified high-priority ESG risks and opportunities for strategic decision-making
• Introduced sustainable procurement practices across the organisation
• Streamlined the sustainability strategy to create a clearer, more focused direction

ESG Tutor to ESG professionals - Private

(2021-09 - 2025-07)

I worked privately for ESG professionals employed in various industries. My role has been to fill the gaps in their knowledge and/or assist in meeting deadlines. I ensure that they deliver on ESG objectives for their respective companies.

• Development of training package for ESG introductory training for C- Suite. Mentoring on training delivery and content that's specific to their individual company/industry.
• Development of tools in line with Industry standard for ESG assessment scores on a percentage scale used to determine where a company is on their journey to not causing harm to themselves a.
• Determination of a company's external threats (regulatory, market, financial). Followed by a risk assessment to determine likelihood and potential impact of such threats on long term success of business. I also determine a company's impact on sustainabilty, where I zero in on positive impacts in line with 17 Sustainability Development Goals.
• Determination of a company priority areas in light of risks and opportunities.
• Prepare CDP and GRESB "packages" for individual departments in preparation for Global ESG disclosures.
• Develop ESG legal register specific to each industry to allow professionals to track pending regulation and threats or opportunities that they bring.
• Conversant with UK Climate-related Financial Disclosures, TCFD framework, ISSB standards, ESRS, TNFD framework, GRI, and CDP

Environment & Sustainability Manager (contract) - Westfield Europe

(2017-09 - 2021-07)

Westfield is a large retail firm in the UK. In the first weeks of the role, I placed Sustainability on the Corporate Agenda. I made Westfield Corporation aware of their key sustainabilty risks and how to future proof themselves and their investors. I was asked to stay on as their Head of Sustainability (ESG) which coincided with the sale of Westfield and the change of personnel.

• Development of Environment Plans and Sustainability Strategy in light of sustainability risks for Westfield as a company and its investors and other stakeholders
• Development of training programmes around ESG risks which is specific to different departments and/or individuals based on required output
• Implementation of ESG (Environment, Sustainability and Governance – Value based sustainability using PESTLE Analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) to ascertain risks. This involved organising a Sustainability Working Group which comprised of key individuals with key responsibilities
• Board presentations on high level issues i.e. Need for external communication, ESG Risks and Investor requirements, reporting, competition from rivals in the sustainability space
• Designed various communication mediums around Sustainability Risks, Mitigation and Return on Investment for various stakeholders i.e. customers, employees, retailers, investors and regulators
• Quarterly Reporting on ESG i.e. Carbon, Energy, Waste, Water in a format suitable to different stakeholders
• Annual Report to GRESB and CDP – taking Westfield from their highest point of 59 to 70 and increasing the FTSE4Good by 6 points
• ISO 14001
• Tracking both current and pending Environmental Laws, Code of Practices and Frameworks such as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and risks and opportunities they present to the business

Head of Sustainability and Environment - Toureen Group

(2014-03 - 2016-07)

Toureen is a Tier 3 contractor. Their specific need was environmental compliance as directed by Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. In the first few months of the role, I introduced IS0 14001 EMS to UKAS standard, introduced environment and sustainability to the Bid Process, and dealt with breaches and corrective actions on their behalf, while at the same time rolling out specific training programmes at various levels, thus preparing them for the move beyond compliance.

• Development and execution of Environment Plans and Sustainability Strategy
• Management of aspects/impacts construction phase
• Management of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Environmental Legal Compliance (waste regulations) i.e. tracking both current and pending
• Corporate Responsibility
• Sustainable Procurement and investment
• Waste management (permits, licences, storage, transport and final disposal)
• Review and develop documentation (Risks Assessment, Method Statements)
• Audits/Inspection of ISO Systems and Site Waste Management Plans
• Training of workforce to deliver sustainability strategy
• Extensive experience working with the EA – permits, prosecution
• Extensive experience working with waste transfer stations (third party audits)

Environmental/Sustainability Manager - Sir Robert McAlpine

(2011-11 - 2013-03)

This is a Tier 1 contractor. Their specific needs were environmental compliance in addition to designing and building to high environmental standards such as BREEAM, LEED, CfSH. This role was twofold - Operational and Strategic.

• Development and execution of Environment Plans in line with Sustainability Strategy
• Carbon Management (Scope 1 2 3)
• Management of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Environmental Legal Compliance
• Corporate Responsibility
• Sustainable Procurement
• Waste management (permits, licences, storage, transport and final disposal)
• Review and develop documentation (Risks Assessment, Method Statements, SWMP)
• Audits/Inspection of ISO Systems and Site Waste Management Plans
• Training of workforce to deliver sustainability strategy
• Liaising with Stakeholder for business development and project delivery i.e. Local Authorities, Clients, Environment Agency

Sustainability Manager (contract) - Skanska Plc

(2011-04 - 2011-10)

This is a Tier 1 contractor. Their specific needs were environmental compliance in addition to designing and building to high environmental standards. It was also strategic as I sat on the "One Skanska" team tasked with key elements of the Sustainability Strategy called "Journey to Deep Green."

• Olympic Park - Media Centre: Ensure that Skanska met and exceed ISO 14001 requirement for the Media Centre (Olympic Park which has specific requirements for Waste, Materials, Energy, Water, Carbon, Training and Procurement and suppliers, environmental compliance)
• Facilitate Communication among Skanska employees, Carillion (Client), the ODA and other interested parties to include the HSE who maintains a presence on site
• Sat on the "One Skanska" team with the mission to connect the dots to Skanska 2015 journey to "deep green"
• Sat on the top tier environmental team which won the award as greenest company in the UK
• Ranked Skanska projects to assess their progression towards 2015 goals
• Assessment of supply chain and their positioning on our journey to 2015
• Carbon mapping of projects for future assessment
• Establish/assess relationships with key players such as procurement, HR/recruitment/training, estimators, communications etc.
• Driving sustainability in the development of Skanska's greenest building in the UK. This involves the following: Carbon mapping, Sustainable procurement, Energy efficiency, Waste management reuse and recycle
• Carry out training needs analysis for the business unit to assess gaps enroute to 2015
• Monthly update to Director
• Ensure legal compliance
• Driving sustainability for clients such as ODA, NHS and Carillion

Corporate Environmental Manager - Morrisroe and Sons Ltd

(2009-09 - 2011-03)

Morrisroe is a Tier 3 contractor. Their specific need was environmental compliance as directed by Tier 1