Simon Minton

Founder of Journey to Net Zero

Hello!

My background is working in some of the largest global technology companies and business consultancies, including Cisco, IBM, Microsoft & Deloitte.  

I spent 15 years working across the cyber security ecosystem before shifting into digital transformation projects with large enterprise organisations.

I initially got involved in sustainability a few years ago through technology & data projects with some global clients, including climate sensor technology for the industrial sector, ESG data projects for financial services, commercial real estate decarbonisation, renewable energy projects, and helping tech companies integrate sustainability into their solutions.

More recently I have been involved in a carbon accounting scale-up and advised start-ups and scale-ups across the ecosystem.

If I have a superpower, it’s trying to bring system’s thinking to the sustainability ecosystem, which has often been siloed and fragmented. We are now seeing a cambrian explosion of innovation across the ecosystem, and it’s incredibly exciting to be on this journey with so many other passionate people.

Over the past few years I’ve built up a network of amazing people from have who have also dedicated themselves to sustainability, and it’s these people and companies who are collaborating on projects that range from decarbonisation & supply chain strategy, organisational change, stakeholder comms & reporting, commercial real estate decarbonisation to M&A advisory & ESG data strategy.

I truly love working in this space and am energised by all the people I get to work with - including my collaborators, who have such diverse backgrounds, experience, passion and tenacity. Plus of course our amazing clients!

Partnerships

Cyber Security

We teamed up with Cycept because more and more clients - including both our investor & corporate clients -are asking us about cyber security.

I’ve known Lee Whatford - Cycept’s founder, for more than a decade and he’s got a fantastic reputation in the industry as a cyber practitioner & CISO.

Most importantly, Lee builds deep relationships with C-level, boards, investors and other stakeholders - who value his judgement and advice.

Lee is teaming up with other ex-CISO’s he’s built strong relationships with over the years to deliver something which I think is unique in the market. We’re delighted to partner with Lee and his Cycept team.

They also bring deep expertise in using the latest technology to underpin their engagements, ensuring projects can be turned around quickly - particularly useful for Private Equity clients.