Charlotte Gregory
Group Head of Sustainability Esg @SMS
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WORK HISTORY
Group Head of Sustainability Esg @SMS
Executive leader in sustainability, ESG strategy, and enterprise transformation, with a track record of building high-impact functions from inception and embedding ESG into corporate governance, financial strategy, operational delivery, and commercial decision-making.At SMS, I established and scaled the Group sustainability function from standing start, designing and delivering a fully integrated ESG strategy aligned to business growth, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term value creation. I operate at Board and Executive Committee level, advising on ESG risk, opportunity, capital allocation, regulatory readiness, and investor expectations.I lead group-wide ESG governance, performance management, and reporting across complex multi-entity and international operations, covering regulatory disclosures, voluntary frameworks, ratings agencies, and assurance. My work has delivered material improvements in external ESG performance, strengthening investor confidence, corporate reputation, and competitive positioning.Alongside governance and reporting, I lead enterprise-wide operational programmes including estate decarbonisation, supply chain engagement, client net-zero collaboration, M&A ESG integration, and EU market entry. I work cross-functionally with finance, legal, operations, procurement, HR, and commercial leadership to embed sustainability into strategic planning, investment decisions, and daily operations.My leadership style combines strategic clarity, commercial pragmatism, and disciplined execution. I specialise in organisational change, regulatory navigation, stakeholder alignment, and translating complex ESG requirements into actionable, value-creating business outcomes.
EDUCATION
EEF IEMA, Leamington Spa
Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice
Bournemouth University
BSc Hons, Product Design
Strode College
BTEC, Engineering
The Open University
Companies and financial accounting
The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
Fellow Environmentalist, ISEP (formerly IEMA)
IEMA
Chartered Environmentalist , (with full IEMA membership)
FBRH Training
GRI Sustainability Standards Certified Professional Suite
SKILLS
ABOUT CHARLOTTE GREGORY
Passionate and results-oriented Chartered Head of Sustainability/ESG with a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive ESG and sustainability strategies across diverse sectors. Skilled at building initiatives from the ground up to drive company-wide impact and long-term value. Adept at navigating complex challenges with tenacity and a relentlessly optimistic approach. Experience leading Sustainability internally, investor facing and as consulting service.Previous Board member of Herefordshire Climate and Nature Board.
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