We were born from the coming together of like-minded professionals that believed we needed to accelerate sustainable development and respond to the socio-economic and environmental pressures that are demanding greater accountability and transparency from businesses and investors.
However, we felt that the focus was often skewed toward the environmental, social and governance or ESG risks a business may face, and not the actual impact they have on the environment and societies in which they operate. We believe that ESG risk together with SDG impact will better determine a company’s legitimacy and license to operate; and so set out innovate.
Paragon + Impact technology was established to address these limitations of traditional ESG ratings and improve how the tangible impact is measured and rated.
Through this approach, and our resulting sustainability and impact technology and advisory services. we hope to enable informed decisions that focus foremost on the sustainability of our planet and its people, alongside sustainable economic growth.
+ Our Values
We are dedicated to upholding these core values that shape our interactions with both our team members and partners.
Integrity
Integrity drives our commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. We ensure that our actions align with our words and that we consistently uphold the trust placed in us by our clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Innovation
We strive to continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches to drive meaningful change, foster sustainability, and empower organisations to make a positive impact on the world
Collaboration
We believe in the strength of collective expertise. We actively collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions and drive meaningful impact.
Impact-driven
Being impact-driven is deeply ingrained in our DNA as we are dedicated to leveraging our expertise and tools to create tangible and lasting positive outcomes.
Brett is an award-winning sustainability expert and ESG reporting professional with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and reporting on sustainability and ESG strategies. He has worked with a wide variety of businesses, ranging from large corporate companies and institutions to SMEs and non-profits.
Amy has a background in environmental chemistry and a deep passion for driving positive change through sustainability. She has a strong track record as a management consultant and change project manager at blue-chip financial services institutions; specialising in operating model design, implementation and sustainable finance.
Sustainable business was the focus of her MBA as well as her MSc in Climate change and Risk management. She continued working in this area at prestigious institutions like the UN DP and G7, where she shaped sustainable finance roadmaps.
Kieren is an environmental and sustainability professional with over 15 years of experience in ecological sciences and environmental impact assessments. She has worked with and managed teams within a diversity of contexts and challenging conditions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. She has completed both an MSc in Ecology and a Masters Certificate in Environmental Management. Kieren is passionate about shifting mindsets, identifying opportunities for positive impact and driving sustainable change.
Caroline is currently completing her PhD research in Sustainable Development. She is passionate about social-ecological systems and managing human resilience in a changing environment. She is also a registered Professional Natural Scientist in Ecological Science.
Savannah is dedicated to empowering businesses along their sustainability journey and working with them to create meaningful, positive societal and environmental impact. Her thesis explored the landscape of responsible investing and ESG reporting among South African publicly listed companies, which earned her a distinction and ignited her interest in sustainable development. She is passionate about redefining the perception of ESG and sustainability from a tick-box exercise to a core element underpinning the success of any enterprise.
Leah is deeply passionate about raising greenwashing awareness, advocating for sustainable development, and contributing to environmental conservation efforts. Her academic background includes a degree in Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management from the University of Edinburgh.
Derek is a seasoned technologist with over 30 years experience in the financial market sector. He was the co- founder of ‘Peresys’, which, prior to acquisition by Australian-based IRESS, was the leading provider of financial market trading technology to the South African market. Derek is excited to pioneer a new era for technology along a sustainable journey.
Poobalan has over 25 years of experience in designing, building and implementing distributed software solutions with a focus on fintech.
He has experience in software development, systems operations, network and cloud infrastructure, firewalling, security and automation.
Craig is a highly experienced former management consultant and qualified CA who is passionate about climate and biodiversity. He has worked with large clients in the energy & industrial sectors, as well as with non-profits, and is now working with a start-up looking to help consumers decarbonise.
Philip is a change catalyst, driven by his core passions for business, technology, and impact. With a strong background in financial markets, venture building, and impact investing, he leverages technology to empower businesses to create positive change in society. His unwavering commitment to making a difference fuels his journey towards a more sustainable and impactful world.