My purpose is to equip corporations, governments and international organisations to generate a measurable, sustainable impact globally |
IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY
Individually or in collaboration with Sustainability Leaders across the globe, I engage in multilingual, purpose-led consulting, executive education, scientific and policy-relevant research on sustainable development, sustainability science, policy and practice.
Having lived across four continents, I have developed, refined and applied sustainability methods, tools and techniques in geographical contexts as diverse as Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Zambia, Angola, among others. Click on each region (icon) below and find out more about regional projects, engagements, collaborations and news!
Having lived across four continents, I have developed, refined and applied sustainability methods, tools and techniques in geographical contexts as diverse as Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Zambia, Angola, among others. Click on each region (icon) below and find out more about regional projects, engagements, collaborations and news!
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
I equip corporations, governments and international organisations to generate a measurable, sustainable impact. I do this by advising and educating Sustainability Leaders across the globe
Past clients and collaborators, include but are not limited to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China; United Nations, British Council, AngloAmerican, Chile; Mineria Texas Colombia; Mineros S.A, Colombia; Continental Gold; Seafield Resources, Canada; CATOCA Diamond Mine, Angola; Plataforma Norte; Global Compact Network; Natixis; KPMG; Macquire Infrastructure and Real Assets and Real Assets; Credit Suisse Group, to name a few.
Past clients and collaborators, include but are not limited to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China; United Nations, British Council, AngloAmerican, Chile; Mineria Texas Colombia; Mineros S.A, Colombia; Continental Gold; Seafield Resources, Canada; CATOCA Diamond Mine, Angola; Plataforma Norte; Global Compact Network; Natixis; KPMG; Macquire Infrastructure and Real Assets and Real Assets; Credit Suisse Group, to name a few.
RESOURCES
My work covers the social, environmental, and economic areas of sustainability. I have advised various industries, namely, extractives (mining), gemstones, higher education, finance and banking, public sector, international development, fashion and the third sector (NGOs). Click on the icons below and find out how we can collaborate!
My work covers the social, environmental, and economic areas of sustainability. I have advised various industries, namely, extractives (mining), gemstones, higher education, finance and banking, public sector, international development, fashion and the third sector (NGOs). Click on the icons below and find out how we can collaborate!
SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS
My work contributes to the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 40+ advisory, scientific and policy outcomes, my work has been presented at the United Nations High Level Political Forum in New York, influencing the international agenda for sustainable development. Click on the SDG of your interest and find out more about my work
TESTIMONIALS
Prof. John Minnery
Associate Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland PhD Supervisor (at the time of project) I think the output from her research indicated quite clearly Isabel’s ability to communicate and engender trust when dealing with senior corporate representatives, government figures as well as with local communities. As a person she is determined, competent, innovative and thoughtful. I have no hesitation in recommending her. |
Dr. Masato Abe
Senior Economic Officer (at the time of project) Business and Development Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific “Dr. Franco has demonstrated outstanding abilities to undertake and publish quality research in the field of sustainability. She did an excellent job ensuring that the activities produced successful and tangible outputs “. |
Prof. Osamu Saito
Academic Program Director (at the time of project) United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Dr. Franco has a strong ability to work independently. She concisely meets assigned deadlines; moreover. she approaches research tasks with an innovative creativity. I can highly recommend Dr. Franco. She is extremely passionate about understanding issues that concern various areas of sustainability science, policy and practice. |
MY CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY
I am the Founder of eWisely.org (Exceptional Women in Sustainability), the fastest-growing, global connector of exceptional women in sustainability science, policy and practice
eWisely connects women in sustainability across the globe to help them build sustainable careers eWisely advises corporations on gender aspects of corporate sustainability and due diligence processes to foster sustainable gender inclusion across the supply chain Click here to find out more about eWisely.org |