We’re not like OTHER consultancies.
Clear, practical sustainability advice from people who’ve been there too.
who we are
Our team combines commercial experience with deep technical knowledge, and we keep the conversation focused. No jargon, no unnecessary complexity. Just clear thinking from people who have worked through the same ESG challenges our clients face.
We understand what drives both people and businesses, and we build strategy that works for both. Our clients tell us we make the process simpler than they expected. More enjoyable too.
Meet the Team
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Alan Adams
GAICD
Sustainability strategy builder, speaker and educator, aspiring golfer and dedicated cyclist (2025 UCI Road Cycling Fondo World Champion!)
GENERAL MANAGER
Alan brings over three decades of experience in sustainability, circularity, and design across the APAC region, with a career spanning a wide range of markets and industries influenced by packaging. Known for simplifying complexity into clear insights and actionable impact, he translates ESG trends, emerging regulatory pressures, and shifting market dynamics into pragmatic strategies that drive both sustainability and commercial value. With a specialist focus on circularity, Alan ensures that the commercial lens remains in focus while identifying environmental risks and opportunities that deliver lasting impact. He currently serves as a Director and ARC Committee member at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). -
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Wymond Symes
MSc
Science lead, carbon footprinting authority, Search and Rescue volunteer
FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Wymond is recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading technical experts in innovation and sustainability, with almost two decades of consulting experience. He has worked with a wide range of organisations to create value through research, development, and the implementation of sustainable business practices. He specialises in sustainability reporting and environmental foot printing, and is passionate about helping organisations understand and measure their carbon emissions while building in ‑ house capability to manage and reduce them. Wymond particularly enjoys partnering with businesses that are aware of their environmental impact and are actively seeking to minimise it. His areas of expertise include sustainability reporting, carbon footprinting, life cycle assessment and life cycle thinking, as well as project management and product development. -
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Aylette Marsh
BA (English & Writing Studies)
Talented wordsmith and sharp-eyed researcher, with a knack for design, a home full of houseplants and an unshakable true-crime obsession.
SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST
Aylette specialises in turning complex climate and sustainability expectations into clear, actionable pathways for clients. She leads the delivery of high ‑ quality assessments, reporting, and tailored recommendations that give organisations the confidence to respond to evolving requirements and stakeholder demands. She plays a central role in progressing climate‑related disclosure and reporting across a range of industries and provides in ‑ depth due diligence for companies, particularly in the private equity space. Her work evaluates alignment with emerging reporting frameworks, regulatory obligations, and broader sustainability trends, informing critical decisions for clients navigating early or complex stages of climate and sustainability integration. With a professional background in business improvement and marketing, Aylette brings a cross‑functional perspective that keeps sustainability strategies practical, impactful, and relevant at every level of an organisation. -
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Allan Birch
BSc (Computer Science & Chemistry), Post Grad Diploma Marketing
Sustainability innovator, business builder and strategist, wannabe musician and weekend golfer
FOUNDER & CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER
Allan has spent more than 20 years in senior executive roles across a range of industries, leading teams, shaping strategy, and delivering results that last. He’s passionate about helping people and businesses thrive, and brings a rare mix of commercial acumen, clear communication, and energy to every project. He focuses on making sustainability practical and profitable — growing and protecting economic prosperity, engaging and developing people, and reducing waste to lower environmental impact. Allan specialises in helping clients design and execute sustainability strategies that create long‑term value for their stakeholders. Over his career, he’s led everything from strategy and business planning through to stakeholder and employee engagement, framework development, and storytelling — always with a collaborative, hands‑on approach that turns big ambitions into tangible outcomes. -
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Rachel Wells
BCom (Accounting, Finance & Information Systems)
Practical problem solver and system thinker, conservationist, bird watcher and novice wing foiler
SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST
Rachel specialises in helping organisations understand, measure, and meaningfully reduce their environmental impact across a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure. She is skilled at translating technical detail into clear, decision ready insights, drawing on deep expertise in carbon baselining, decarbonisation modelling, and emissions reporting system design. With a highly analytical yet practical approach, Rachel bridges technical rigour with real world delivery, guiding clients through their decarbonisation journey with strategies that turn data into tangible action and measurable outcomes. -
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Claire Sanders
BBUS – Marketing & Management
Storyteller specialising in marcomms, stakeholder engagement and events, aspiring writer and theatre lover.
HEAD OF COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Claire leads communications at Tadpole, supporting both the business and its clients with clear, engaging stakeholder communication and storytelling throughout their sustainability journey. She is an experienced marketing and communications specialist, with several decades of experience across New Zealand and the United Kingdom in organisations ranging from small businesses to global companies. Her background spans the private and public sectors, covering marketing, public relations, internal communications, digital marketing, and customer communications. Known for her approachable style and strong communication skills, Claire is easy to work with and brings energy and creativity to every project. She is passionate about crafting creative solutions and sharing inspirational business stories that bring strategy and impact to life. -
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Este Burnett
B.Sc, PGDipBus (1st class honours)
Project manager and analytics pro, biologist, lifestyle block owner and garden enthusiast
SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST
Este combines a background in molecular biology with advanced business and sustainability training, bringing strong analytical and practical insight to her work. She supports Tadpole’s clients with robust carbon footprint measurement and, behind the scenes, plays a key role in materiality projects and keeping workflows running smoothly. Her meticulous attention to detail and structured approach help ensure projects are accurate, on track, and aligned with client priorities. Este holds a BSc from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business (First Class Honours) from Massey University, where she focused on life cycle assessment, sustainability frameworks, and their implementation.
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