Will RichardsonHead of EcoSystems and Networks, 51toCarbonZero · Sustainability & Net-Zero Strategy Leader | Helping £100m+ Enterprises Cut Climate Risk & Operating Costs | Head of EcoSystems & Networks | Host of Sustainability Solved Podcast

Turn Sustainability Into Profit: The Secret 10% Commission Network for Climate Professionals

30 Jan 2026 · 3 min

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Sustainability Solved by Will Richardson

30 Jan 2026 · 3 min

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In this podcast intro, host Will Richardson, Head of Networks at 51 to Carbon Zero, outlines his extensive climate leadership background—over 25 years, founder of Green Element (the UK's first B Corp sustainability consultancy) and Compare Your Footprint (a carbon‑footprint tool with more than 10,000 factors), and a Chartered Environmentalist Fellow. He introduces 51 to Carbon Zero’s AI‑powered software that enables global brands to measure, reduce, and report emissions with ease. The core focus of the episode is the launch of a referral network for sustainability professionals, where members co‑host webinars, collaborate on projects, and earn roughly 10% commissions (averaging over £3,000 per referral). The network is positioned as a way to turn sustainability overwhelm into collective impact, stronger professional connections, and a new revenue stream. The segment ends with a secondary speaker promoting Will’s Substack newsletter, offering free access to curated sustainability news and practical business insights.

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Hey, thanks so much for listening. I would love to be able to help you more on what it is that you are listening to and why you're listening to, to me. If you could click on the link in the show notes, that would be awesome because it will help me define what it is that we should be talking about on this podcast. Hi, I'm Will Richardson. Head of Networks at 51 to Carbon Zero. With over 25 years in climate leadership, I founded Green Element, the UK's first B Corp sustainability consultancy, and Compare Your Footprint, a carbon tool with over 10,000 factors. And I'm a Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow. I've helped thousands of businesses cut their carbon whilst growing profitably. At 51 to Carbon Zero, we've built an AI-powered software to help global brands measure, reduce, and report emissions simply and confidently. My focus now is growing our referral network, a community of sustainability professionals fast-tracking their climate impact. Our referrers will co-host webinars at events and collaborate on projects while earning from referrals, typically 10% plus, averaging over £3,000 each. This is supported by proven tools and peer insights. It's built to turn sustainability overwhelm into collective impact, stronger networks, and a new revenue. As one ambassador puts it, Every conversation is easier when your clients love your partners. That's the network in action. Shared action, shared success, real results for the planet.
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