About

Mission

Creating a positive impact for people and the planet through tailored climate, sustainability, facilitation and funding services.

Leadership

Nicole Chatterson, Principal Consultant & Founder

With over 15 years of experience working at the nexus of circular economy, sustainability, climate, and community impact, Nicole has led initiatives in public, private, & NGO spaces. She has written federal grant proposals for municipal partners, developed an international brand’s ESG metrics program, and designed Hawaiʻi’s first reusable takeout container program.

Nicole thrives when bringing projects from idea into implementation and is adept at bridging silos and building consensus. Her work has been grounded in Hawaiʻi for the past 14 years and she strategically engages with partners and clients across the globe.

Professional certifications:

  • TRUE Zero Waste Advisor Certificate from Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI)

  • Zero Waste Cities Planning Certificate from Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA)

  • Reporting with GRI Standards Certificate from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

  • Scope 3 Corporate Value Training & Corporate Standard Training from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol

  • Facilitator I & II Training from the Pacific Center for Collaboration 

  • Ka Maka ʻĪnana - Place Based Design in a Hawaiian Context - Purple Maiʻa Foundation

Academic credentials:

  • B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy; California State University, Long Beach

  • M.A. in Environmental Anthropology; University of Hawai'i