Enabling Implementation through Capability-Building
While companies are setting ambitious sustainability and net zero targets, the complexity of implementation is often underestimated. As sustainability is a systemic challenge, it needs a systemic approach – a concerted effort across disciplines, functions and the value chain. Enabling this transformation requires new organisational structures and capabilities and requires employees to have new competencies and mindsets. That's where we come in.
Our vision is for every employee to be engaged and a new culture adopted so that everyday work is done differently. From the board table to the shop floor, a whole-organisation approach that understands the need and value for changes in strategic decision-making and continuous improvement will pave the way.
Business integration is also key, with pilot projects getting scaled up and targets embedded across tools, systems, and processes. Delivering change such as shifting from legacy business to new products, and services and engaging in strategic partnerships will be pivotal. In other words, to be effective, the development of people and of organisational capabilities must be accompanied by a holistic cultural transformation – and we can make that happen.
Our vision is for every employee to be engaged and a new culture adopted so that everyday work is done differently. From the board table to the shop floor, a whole-organisation approach that understands the need and value for changes in strategic decision-making and continuous improvement will pave the way.
Business integration is also key, with pilot projects getting scaled up and targets embedded across tools, systems, and processes. Delivering change such as shifting from legacy business to new products, and services and engaging in strategic partnerships will be pivotal. In other words, to be effective, the development of people and of organisational capabilities must be accompanied by a holistic cultural transformation – and we can make that happen.
At dss+ we’re passionate about enabling transformations and sustainable change. We know every company is different, so we work with you to understand your industry, your business and your unique levers for change to determine the right organisational structure, embed new systems such as KPIs, train and activate your employees. Our goal is to build your internal capabilities so you can achieve your vision.
How we enable your transformation journey
Empowering organisations to achieve sustainable impact and create business value requires a holistic and agile approach. We will design the transformational journey with you, based on the maturity of your business and take your team from aware to engaged to mastery through practical approaches both digital and in-person to transform your organisation.Cascading your ESG & Sustainability Strategy
Cascading the ambition requires pragmatic roadmaps by function, business unit, site and across teams. We develop the right governance and operating model, roles and responsibilities and KPIs to cascade the ambition to meet targets and deliver business value.
Developing the standards, processes and tools for change
Organisational systems and capabilities empower people with the data, insights and decision-making frameworks for change. We work with you to develop industry and function-specific guidance and tools to help people do their day-to-day jobs with sustainability as a key lever and value. This includes across Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Procurement.
Building skills and competencies through Learning and Leadership
From sustainability literacy through to deep technical competencies, we work alongside our Learning & Development teams to bring our “sustainability academy” to support training, coaching and mentoring programmes. We create and deliver training such as “ESG for Boards”, “Sustainability 101 for Managers” through to technical programmes on climate action or circular economy.
Culture and behaviours for Sustainable Transformation
It’s only by practising and by putting into practice what is learnt that individuals can integrate the lessons into their day-to-day decisions. Building integrated communications, and supporting with culture change tools, we help to change the mindsets needed for innovation and implementation.
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
Our teams are specialists in stakeholder engagement, supporting the development of partnerships, and multi-stakeholder approaches and working closely with your stakeholders to bring shared vision, complementary capabilities and co-created approaches for change.
Meet the team
Explore the background and specialties of the experts who’ll be working with you.
David Rochat
EMEA Director of Sustainability Services
Senior executive with vast experience in designing and leading the implementation of sustainability management in organisations and providing advisory services to businesses facing environmental legal compliance challenges.
Melissa Barrett
Managing Director, Corporate Impact & Practices
Senior advisor with a focus on strategic sustainability transformation and innovation, helping organisations leverage their assets, capabilities and potential to deliver commercial, social and sustainable impact.
Francesca Brkic
Manager, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture
Over 10 years of experience in food and agriculture sustainability, focusing on innovation, value chain redesign, and circular economy. Focus on transformation projects along the product lifecycle, from sustainable sourcing to product design and strategy, across global contexts.
Tina Passalari
Global Lead ESG and Sustainable Strategies
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Senior executive with vast experience in designing and leading the implementation of sustainability management in organisations and providing advisory services to businesses facing environmental legal compliance challenges.
Senior advisor with a focus on strategic sustainability transformation and innovation, helping organisations leverage their assets, capabilities and potential to deliver commercial, social and sustainable impact.
Over 10 years of experience in food and agriculture sustainability, focusing on innovation, value chain redesign, and circular economy. Focus on transformation projects along the product lifecycle, from sustainable sourcing to product design and strategy, across global contexts.
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
David Rochat
EMEA Director of Sustainability Services
Senior executive with vast experience in designing and leading the implementation of sustainability management in organisations and providing advisory services to businesses facing environmental legal compliance challenges.
Melissa Barrett
Managing Director, Corporate Impact & Practices
Senior advisor with a focus on strategic sustainability transformation and innovation, helping organisations leverage their assets, capabilities and potential to deliver commercial, social and sustainable impact.
Francesca Brkic
Manager, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture
Over 10 years of experience in food and agriculture sustainability, focusing on innovation, value chain redesign, and circular economy. Focus on transformation projects along the product lifecycle, from sustainable sourcing to product design and strategy, across global contexts.
Tina Passalari
Global Lead ESG and Sustainable Strategies
Tina has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and management consulting, including business performance, governance, risk and compliance services. Tina specialises in working with corporations on integrating sustainability in their business models and has worked in advisory, assurance, business development, client relationship and project management roles in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. She has worked with policy makers, non-profit organisations and corporations from different sectors and industries such as energy, financial services, food and beverage, IT, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, gaming, transportation, tobacco and textiles. Tina holds an MBA from the Henley Business School at the University of Reading; an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London; and a BSc in Geology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.