We guide boards & business executives
to deliver purpose & profit
We bring genuine sustainability, responsibility and impact expertise to your business
Our Mission
We help businesses deliver positive social & environmental impact
A clear corporate purpose - which incorporates social and environmental impact - gives customers, employees, investors and stakeholders a true north which motivates and inspires. It is the foundation upon which longevity and profitability are built.
Your impact on the world now needs to be a key component of your business strategy.
The Challenge
Bringing a new skill set to business
Amid the interconnected crises of destabilizing conflict, climate change, food insecurity, and supply chain failure, businesses face rapidly rising and shifting risks. Meanwhile, responsible business and ESG standards are rising - customers, employees, investors and stakeholders now demand businesses deliver both profit and a more socially and environmentally responsible purpose.
But, businesses need access to a different skill set to understand the changing risks and expectations, to identify their purpose, and to deliver positive impact.
Ithaca Impact brings that skill-set directly to business, as a constructive friend and supportive guide.
Our Values
Our approach is…
People centred: we put people, trust, empathy and equality front and centre
Intellectually rigorous: we draw on the best the academy and practice has to offer
Action oriented: our work is designed to have practical effect and adapt over time
Relentlessly collaborative: we know diverse expertise is needed and that partnership holds the answer, we are in this together
Future focused: we are the catalysts of change now, for this and future generations
Our Clients
Are seeking real expertise
We work with large private and publicly listed companies, chambers of commerce, and industry bodies looking to create value and optimise risk, return and impact for their business, shareholders and stakeholders.
Our clients come from a broad range of industries and are looking for experienced professionals to help them navigate rising sustainability, ESG and responsibility standards and deliver genuine, on the ground impact.
Some of our clients are just starting out on their impact journey, others are more advanced, and we tailor our support and advice accordingly. Connect with us to see how we can help you.
Our Name
The journey
Ithaca Impact has been inspired in name by the poem ‘Ithaka’ written by esteemed poet Constantine P Cavafy. The poem evokes Homer’s Odyssey, stressing the importance of the journey over the destination and of hope and optimism when great odds are faced.
Our clients are all on a journey of improvement and understanding. Our role is to support and guide them along a complex, at times risky, and evolving path.
Our Logo
The labyrinth
The Ithaca mark, our logo, has been chosen to denote the labyrinth, as our clients navigate new, complex and multi-dimensional challenges. It draws inspiration from ancient coins and denotes the journey businesses navigate to trade responsibly and with positive impact. The logo also portrays the ‘shockwaves’ and ripple effect businesses can have on people and planet.
“If you are serious about making a difference, contact the Ithaca Impact team. They deliver real change on the ground, often when others say it can’t be done.”
Ithaca Impact Client
“The central question is, does your business have a positive impact on the world? If not, social & environmental risk will undermine your profitability and relevance. Within five years, you won't be competitive.”
Dr Elizabeth Armstrong