Turn Sustainability into a Commercial Advantage.

Just Me · 12 Weeks · Immediate Impact · Lasting Results

30

YEARS COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE

4 HRS

FREE DEEP-DIVE COMMERCIAL DIAGNOSTIC

5-15%

COST SAVINGS & MARGIN RECOVERY

1

COMMERCIAL SUSTAINABILITY PATHWAY IN 12 WEEKS

THE PROBLEM

Sustainability is becoming a business issue

Many SMEs are facing pressure from:

  • Costs

  • customers

  • tenders

  • procurement teams

  • supply chains

  • climate and ESG legislation

Most lack the in-house expertise, time or leadership capacity to respond effectively.

THE QUESTIONS I START WITH

Is this a good business to be in?

Who are we and what do we do?

What do your customers really think?

How good is your competitive position?

Where is revenue actually coming from and where is it being lost?

How do you increase profits quickly?

Is the commercial model fit for where the business needs to go next?

Is sustainability creating risk or opportunity for this business?

These are the questions Sprint12 starts with. And the ones most SME owners never get the time or space to properly answer.

WHAT I DO

Commercial Sustainability

I help businesses respond to sustainability requirements in ways that strengthen commercial performance.

That includes:

  • winning and retaining customers

  • responding to procurement and tender requirements

  • improving margin

  • reducing commercial and operational risk

  • improving resilience across operations and supply chains

  • aligning sustainability with business strategy and performance

“Gavin combines commercial thinking with practical sustainability expertise. He focuses on what sustainability means in real business terms rather than theory or ESG reporting.

He provided clear, actionable advice and a coaching style that helped us rethink how we approached the challenges we were facing. He also delivered a written strategy document that gave us a practical foundation and pathway for moving forward.

It was a strong mix of commercial clarity, practical sustainability insight and hands-on support.”

-Nick Payne, Managing Director SA Brain

“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. I’m really glad we had him on board and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to do sustainability properly."

-Group Managing Director, Retail Marketing & Logistics Company

How I Work

Sprint12

Just me. Embedded in your business. 12 weeks to a commercial sustainability pathway.

Depending on where your business is, Sprint12 could cover any combination of:

Commercial Performance

  • Where you make money - by client, service, channel and margin

  • Where profit is leaking

  • What your customers really think

  • Business positioning and competitive advantage

  • New market and growth opportunities

Commercial Sustainability

  • Commercial sustainability strategy

  • Risk and materiality assessments

  • Carbon audits and carbon accounting

  • Net zero planning and implementation

  • Supply chain sustainability and adherence

  • Procurement and tender readiness

  • Governance and reporting frameworks

  • Leadership and team coaching

  • Practical action plans your team can carry forward

I come on-site, assess where you are, prioritise what matters most and work through it with you. Then hand over completely.

Starts with a free 4-hour on-site diagnostic. Written findings. No obligation.

Fractional Commercial & Sustainability Leader

Not every business needs 12 weeks. Some need ongoing senior sustainability leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

I work part-time as your senior commercial sustainability leader - as little as one day a week - integrating sustainability into strategy, operations, sales and leadership over time.

Get in touch to find out more gavin@gavinmiller.co

About Me

I’ve spent 30+ years leading commercial and operational change across media, publishing, entertainment and marketing businesses.

My focus has been on commercial performance, business model change and organisational transformation in complex, customer-driven markets.

Former roles include:

  • Commercial Director, BBC Worldwide

  • Marketing Director, Universal Pictures

  • Managing Director roles across media and publishing businesses

I’ve led organisations through turnaround, restructuring, transformation and commercial repositioning.

Over the last several years, my work has increasingly focused on how businesses respond to sustainability, customer and procurement-driven change in commercial terms.

Credentials

  • MBA, Durham Business School

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Marketing

  • Cambridge University Sustainability Leadership

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