Pencils and Pistons
Pencils and Pistons
Rashmeet Kaur
Outliers : Award-Winning Business Sustainability Consultant
34 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2023 at 9:51 am.
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Rondi Allan is an award-winning Business Sustainability Consultant and Director at Sustainable X, a company she founded in August 2020. Based in St Albans, England, she helps businesses transform sustainability from a perceived cost or compliance burden into a strategic business advantage.

As the leader of Sustainable X, Rondi works with organizations at all stages of their sustainability journey, from those just beginning to consider sustainability to those striving to become purpose-led, socially and environmentally responsible businesses. Her approach emphasizes practical, business-focused sustainability strategies that deliver measurable value.

Rondi brings extensive corporate experience to her consultancy, having spent over 14 years at Henkel in various leadership roles, including Head of IT for UK, Ireland, and Nordics, and Beauty Care Retail executive responsible for field sales and key account teams.

Her expertise has earned her multiple recognitions, including being named one of the Top 100 female entrepreneurs in the f:Entrepreneur #ialso community for 2023, winning the Gold Award for Sustainability at the National Business Women's Awards, and receiving an award at the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Herts awards.

Beyond her consultancy, Rondi serves as an Advisory Council Member for Harvard Business Review, an Advisory Board Member for The Global Chamber, and an Associate at The Supply Chain Academy. She is also deeply committed to education, serving as Chair of Governors at Cunningham Hill Junior School since 2012 and as a mentor for The Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability.

Rondi's approach to sustainability consulting emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, practical examples, and awareness-building. Her work focuses on helping businesses build sustainable business cases, recognize existing sustainable practices, prioritize strategic next steps, and effectively communicate their impact through certification programs.