Decarbonisation & transition
Decarbonisation and transition
The climate transition is accelerating, and businesses need a clear plan to keep up. As climate risks intensify and regulation tightens, companies are under increasing pressure to act. But with the right strategy, the shift to a low-carbon economy becomes a driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term value.
We help organisations turn climate ambition into action
We help organisations build solid data foundations, identify high-impact decarbonisation levers, and embed credible, science-aligned plans into the heart of the business. With 100+ engagements across industries and company sizes, we bring deep expertise, including in complex areas like consolidated groups, FLAG sectors (Forest, Land and Agriculture), and private equity.
GHG inventory development
We support companies in developing transparent, robust GHG inventories aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and leading sector standards. Covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, we ensure data is accurate, consistent, and ready for third-party verification.
We use our proprietary GHG inventory tool, built in accordance with the GHG Protocol, to strengthen the data foundation and enable continuous improvement over time. This includes facilitating the transition from spend-based to activity-based data, making it easier to identify reduction opportunities and guide effective decarbonisation efforts.
Our approach combines 80/20 logic, sector insight, and a strong business mindset to focus efforts where they matter most.
Science-aligned target setting
We guide companies through the full Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) journey, from commitment and target development to submission, validation, and communication. We ensure that targets are ambitious, achievable, and grounded in the latest climate science, helping businesses stay ahead of market and regulatory expectations.
Climate transition planning
We develop integrated Climate Transition Plans (CTP) that connect ambition with execution. This includes assessing reduction levers, quantifying the business case, sequencing initiatives, and embedding the plan into governance and strategy. We also address risk management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the plan is both credible and actionable.
The result: a clear path forward that drives real emissions reductions, creates value, and positions your business for success in a low-carbon economy.
“We enable organisations to approach decarbonisation with purpose, building a robust data foundation, aligning targets with science, and crafting pragmatic transition plans that are an integrated part of business strategy.”
Explore our full range of services supporting every step of the sustainability journey
- Private equity and investors
- Strategy and value creation
- Reporting and regulation
- Nature and resources
- Climate
We support investors across the full investment cycle, from fund strategy and impact priorities to Due Diligence, ownership and exit. Our work helps embed sustainability and impact throughout, unlocking long-term value and stronger outcomes.
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Explore our full range of services supporting every step of the sustainability journey
We support investors across the full investment cycle, from fund strategy and impact priorities to Due Diligence, ownership and exit. Our work helps embed sustainability and impact throughout, unlocking long-term value and stronger outcomes.
- Sustainable fundsabout /services/sustainable-fundsSustainable funds
- Private equity servicesabout /services/private-equity-servicesPrivate equity services
Phil specialises in strategy consulting with a focus on sustainability, especially climate mitigation and the circular economy. Phil’s experience spans sustainability strategy, ESG due diligence, GHG inventory calculation, sustainability reporting and SFDR/EU Taxonomy alignment assessment. He brings broad sector experience, working with investors and companies in manufacturing, retail and consumer products, technology, healthcare, energy as well as non-profit organizations.
Phil has co-authored perspectives on climate change reporting in private markets, as well as potential opportunities for companies inspired by the circular economy. He has direct experience with circular economy technologies, having been strategy & business development lead for a circular technology for end-of-life textiles, and now a board member for SemperCycle, a circular technology for end-of-life mixed plastic waste.
Phil’s consulting experience also spans strategy and transformation advisory, where he has worked with global companies in consumer products and manufacturing, as well as energy, healthcare and financial services. Before joining The Footprint Firm, Phil was associate partner at Bain & Company in the carbon transition and circular economy practice. Prior to Bain & Company, Phil was a Senior Associate for Pacific Strategy Partners for 3 years, before which he was a Senior Consultant at PwC for 6 years, both based in Australia.
Phil holds a Bachelor or Commerce from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Finance and Accounting. He was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in 2011. He completed the GRI Standards Certificate in 2019.