Simon Graham is Environmental Strategist with the Commercial Group, the CarbonNeutral integrated office services and supplies company.

Following postgraduate research into coastal and periglacial environments, he has specialised in managing innovative projects in both the public and private sectors, which have been showcased in the US and UK, being awarded MAPM in 2004. He joined Commercial in 2005 and has integrated environmental concerns into the heart of company operations, involving staff, suppliers and customers, such as BSkyB and UCAS, in the vision of responsible business practice which is fundamental to the company strategy.

He is Chair of the Carbon Neutral Steering Group, which has delivered significant carbon reductions, including a drop of 52% in audited fleet emissions, while simultaneously helping the company sustain annual growth of 30%. To date, Commercial has been awarded many accolades and awards in the field of sustainable business, including Carbon Positive Pioneer at the Prince of Wales’ May Day Summit in 2008.

Simon lives in Cheltenham, a ten minute cycle ride from Commercial’s head office, with his wife and two year old daughter.

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