Who We Are

Demi and Ella are passionate that business can be a genuine force for good. They founded Sussex Impact Pathway to bring local business an affordable route to B Corp certification.

Demi is an award-winning sustainability expert and founder of Hearth Sustainability. She has many years experience guiding businesses through B Corp certification and developing sustainable business strategies.

She has training from Harvard Business School, and has worked across diverse sectors, from founding an ESG-focused arts festival to leading sustainability initiatives at the National Museum of New Zealand.

Demi is co-chair of B Local Brighton.

Ella is a sustainability consultant with more than 20 years leadership experience in small business and non-profit sectors driving values-led improvement and delivering impactful projects.

Her superpower is simplifying sustainability and helping people feel excited and clear about how to make things better for people and the planet.

Ella has a Masters in Corporate Governance and a postgraduate certificate in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership.

She is an experienced trainer with expertise in workforce engagement, diversity and inclusion.

Demi and Ella share a deep commitment to environmental regeneration and social justice.

Their approach is personal, practical and designed to help businesses thrive while making a positive impact.