Georgia Elliott-Smith started her career as the UK’s first construction environment manager and is a former UNESCO Special Junior Envoy for Youth & the Environment. Founder and Managing Director of sustainability consultancy Element Four, Georgia has worked with organisations such as the Amnesty International, Patrizia, UPP, and the Bank of... Read more
Georgia Elliott-Smith commenting on PPE Incineration, BBC NEWS 10/06/22
Workplace Futures 2022 - Georgia Elliott Smith Presentation
A Disruptive New Model for Corporate Sustainability and ESG | Georgia Elliott-Smith | TEDxUCL
The buildings and construction sector accounted for nearly 40% of the overall energy and process-related CO2 emissions. Find out more about the measures we can take to achieve the UK Net Zero target.
Learn how to call out greenwashing and the crucial role of activism from Georgia, and get inspired with creative ways to drive meaningful change.
Georgia Elliott-Smith started her career as the UK’s first construction environment manager and is a former UNESCO Special Junior Envoy for Youth & the Environment. Founder and Managing Director of sustainability consultancy Element Four, Georgia has worked with organisations such as the Amnesty International, Patrizia, UPP, and the Bank of England delivering her Disruptive Sustainability approach – a combination of best practice and activism that drives meaningful change in industry.
Georgia Elliott-Smith sits on the steering committee of She Changes Climate, a global campaign for 50:50 representation of women in climate negotiations. In 2020, Georgia challenged the UK government in the High Court over their failure to uphold the Paris Agreement when implementing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
Georgia is an Extinction Rebellion activist and contributor to leading non-profit technical committees including the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI). Recent keynote and panel speaking engagements include TEDxUCL, New York Times Climate Forward Conversations, Cambridge University Zero Festival, and UK Construction Week. Georgia Elliott-Smith has also facilitated numerous workshops, training and CPD seminars at all levels of management and technical detail.
Georgia delivers lively, highly engaging and practical sessions that challenge approaches to, and perceptions of, sustainable business.
Workshops & Boardroom Advisory Detail
Do you know your GHGs from your SBTs? With decades of experience delivering training and workshops at all levels of management across numerous industries, Georgia can help you make sense of it all. The challenges presented by today’s global climate and ecological emergency demand a deep understanding sustainability concepts and the actions required to deliver meaningful change. Georgia provides exceptional, plain-speaking workshops and training courses to inspire, educate and motivate, helping you understand your impacts and opportunities. Cutting through the jargon, Georgia tells you what you really need to know, help you identify greenwash, apply the principles of sustainability in your work and take advantage of the unique opportunities available in the new green economy.
All workshops and boardroom advisories are tailored to your specific needs and market sector with real case studies and measurable outcomes. Courses include:
Tell us about your event, one of our consultants will reach out within 24 hours.
You can book Georgia Elliott-Smith through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Georgia's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Georgia Elliott-Smith's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Georgia tailored to your event.
Georgia Elliott-Smith speaks on Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Strategy, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Georgia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Georgia Elliott-Smith for events worldwide, subject to Georgia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Georgia Elliott-Smith is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Georgia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Georgia Elliott-Smith on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Georgia can offer.
Georgia Elliott-Smith delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Georgia Elliott-Smith's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Strategy, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Georgia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Georgia Elliott-Smith can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Strategy, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Georgia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Georgia Elliott-Smith is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Georgia Elliott-Smith, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Georgia's current availability for your dates.