Making Sustainability Work for Business.
Helping SMEs & Supply Chains Bridge Sustainability & Commercial Strategy Through Workshops, Coaching & Advisory
London & Thames Valley
Hello, I’m Gavin Miller and I help SMEs and their supply chains bridge commercial strategy and sustainability to make it practical, profitable and compliant. We tackle real business challenges through live, collaborative commercial sustainability workshops, with coaching and advisory to make it stick.
Workshops, Coaching & Advisory for SMEs and supply chains.
I run live sessions that turn sustainability complexity into clear, actionable strategies:
For Client Companies: Align sustainability with commercial strategy to drive profit, growth, and responsible operations.
For Suppliers: Meet client requirements, reduce the risk of losing contracts, and uncover opportunities to create value, innovate, and improve performance.
How It Works
Focus on real business challenges: profit & performance, business models, routes to market, pricing & propositions, ESG compliance, and embedding sustainability across operations, products, brands, and supply chains.
Prep includes business audits, market insights, and competitor reviews.
Outputs are clear next steps, with optional coaching and advisory to embed change.
Workshops I’ve run with additional coaching & advisory
Drinks Business (Commercial-led): Risk assessment → ESG & supply chain strategy → coaching
Financial Services (Balanced): Supply-chain review → strategy workshop → follow-up forum
Net Zero & Carbon (Sustainability-led): Emissions audit → Net Zero pathway → coaching
Travel & Tourism (Sustainability-led): Marketing & ESG audit → sustainability campaigns → team rollout
Marketing Services Agency: Repositioning → new business model → productised services
Retail (Balanced): Product & brand review → ESG in-store workshop → coaching support
Each workshop is bespoke, but common themes include:
Commercial & Sustainability Foundations
Build shared language, connect profit, growth, and ESG priorities across teams.
Sustainable Business Models
Explore how sustainability reshapes pricing, partnerships, innovation, and profitability.
Product, Brand & Marketing Integration
Embed sustainability into brand positioning, campaigns, and client propositions.
Supply Chain & Operations Alignment
Design practical commercial sustainability strategies for procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships.
Leadership & Team Strategy Days
Align business strategy, sustainability goals, and commercial priorities. Turn ambition into measurable plans.
Client or Partner Workshops
Equip agencies or B2B teams to engage clients confidently around sustainability and commercial strategy.
“We had a brilliant workshop with Gavin – lots of fantastic insights and a whole new perspective on sustainability and marketing in a sustainable world.”
— German National Tourist Board
“What really sets Gavin apart is how well he gets both the sustainability world and the commercial one. He brought our teams along for the ride and helped us talk to clients in a way that felt honest, inspiring, and practical.”
— MD, Retail Sales & Marketing Agency
“Gavin is consistently helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. He’s helped us to get started with clarity about sustainability and what this means in practice, well beyond carbon footprints. Thought-partnership in these early stages has been invaluable.”
— Saskie Dorman, NHS Palliative Care Consultant
How I Work
Workshops – The Core Driver
Build knowledge and practical capability
Review Market and Competitive Landscape
Explore new commercial and ESG business models
Deliver actionable strategies in real time
Coaching – Embed Learning
Reinforce insight and application
Support leaders to implement strategies confidently
Advisory – Optional Support
Guide implementation and decision-making
Enable teams rather than replace them
Hello, I’m Gavin
Based on the Surrey–Berkshire border, I spent 25+ years in senior commercial roles including MD, Commercial and Marketing Director positions at BBC Worldwide, Universal Pictures and several SMEs.
I now help leadership teams turn commercial strategy and sustainability with strategic marketing goals into actionable outcomes through workshops, coaching and advisory support.
My approach combines:
Applied commercial expertise ensuring every sustainability idea supports growth, profit and competitive advantage
Curiosity & continuous learning staying at the forefront of commercial and sustainability insights
Structured, actionable workshops so teams can immediately apply what they learn
Ongoing coaching and advisory to make it stick
Qualifications:
MBA • FCIM • Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Course Tutor Sustainable Marketing CIM
BSI Net Zero Certified
Corporate Governance Institute (ESG)
Carbon Literacy Training Facilitator
“What really sets Gavin apart is how well he gets both the sustainability world and the commercial one. That mix meant we ended up with a strategy that wasn’t just ‘nice to have’ but something people could get behind and deliver. He brought our teams along for the ride and helped us talk to clients about it in a way that felt honest, inspiring, and practical. He made a big difference to our journey.”
— MD Retail Sales & Marketing Agency
“We had a brilliant workshop with Gavin – lots of fantastic insights and a whole new perspective on sustainability and marketing in a sustainable world. The course sparked a lot of conversations within the team and will definitely shape our approach to sustainability in our future campaigns.”
— German National Tourist Board
“I wish I’d known then, whilst running SME businesses, what I know now. How ESG, Sustainability and Responsible Practices really can improve a business, its marketing, operations, and enhance its reputation. It has made a world of difference.”
— MD Retail Business
“Gavin is consistently helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. He’s helped us to get started with clarity about sustainability and what this means in practice, well beyond carbon footprints. Thought-partnership in these early stages has been invaluable.”
— Saskie Dorman, NHS Palliative Care Consultant
“I’ve worked with Gavin for the past two and a half years and have found him to be a truly inspirational leader. His expertise in running businesses (and turning them around!) is second to none. Not just a great leader, mentor, and businessman, but also a good friend.”
— Zoe Francis-Cox, CEO Dialogue Content Agency
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 45-minute discovery call to discuss your business and sustainability goals and find the right programme for your business.
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gavin@gavinmiller.co
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07884 000 848
