Having achieved a distinction in his ‘MSc Sustainability’ and a fellowships to all leading sustainability organisations, Richard Naylor, has decided to turn his passion for sustainability into a new consultancy, which he has branded ‘Hawksfield’.

Headquartered centrally at Loughborough University’s prestigious science and enterprise park, the new company is focused on helping to navigate and prosper from the many complex areas of sustainability.

Richard stated, “I have a genuine passion for sustainability, innovation, storytelling and bringing all three areas together to create commercial opportunities that delight customers and that are positive for society and the environment”. He added “I have worked with many businesses in the furniture industry value chain and quickly came to the realisation that accessible, bespoke and specialist advice was not readily available, which is why I have launched the new business”.

Not restricted to just the furniture industry, Richard and team are undertaking ESG due diligence audits for private equity and venture capital companies and are planning to develop the advisory aspect of the business into the fashion and food sectors during 2025. The consultancy also plans to start the Hawksfield foundation, which will aim to support good causes that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Richard is also a guest lecturer at Cranfield University on sustainable and green finance.

To help with expansion, Richard has received philanthropic advice from Simon Spinks who over a decade ago introduced him to the positive impacts that sustainable businesses can achieve. On the new venture Simon stated: “when Richard mentioned Hawksfield, I thought what a great idea, there is such a shortage of expertise in this area, and it is rare to find someone offering these services with a real-life background in business. Most qualified people come from a mainly academic place”. He added “Offering advice that is commercial as well as doing the right thing has got to be good for business and the planet”.

Some of Hawksfield’s® unique services include tailored sustainability advice; specialist research; product innovation and incubation; storytelling and content creation; and the Hawksfield training academy.

For further information on Hawksfield and its services please contact Richard Naylor on 07904 713920 or visit www.hawksfieldconsulting.com.