EcoValues Advisory

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EcoValues Advisory

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Make sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate culture

Make sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate cultureMake sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate cultureMake sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate culture
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Make sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate culture

Make sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate cultureMake sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate cultureMake sustainability a cornerstone of your corporate culture
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The Problem

Sustainability Efforts without Employee Engagement

In today’s corporate landscape, sustainability is no longer just a checkbox—it’s an imperative. Yet, for many companies, sustainability initiatives face an invisible barrier: lack of authentic buy-in from employees. 


Without personal connection and true understanding, corporate sustainability efforts may remain surface-level, failing to reach their full potential.


At EcoValues Advisory, we help your organisation go beyond the superficial:

  • We focus on what really drives sustainable change—connecting your team to the ‘why’ of sustainability. 
  • Inspired by Simon Sinek’s influential concept of “what’s the why,” we understand that people are more motivated and engaged when they connect to the purpose behind their actions. 


This connection fuels participation, enhances commitment, and turns sustainability from a mandate into a movement within your organisation.

Connecting you to the ‘Why’ Behind Sustainability

We enhance your current sustainability efforts by fostering authentic employee engagement, driving your initiatives forward with renewed energy and internal support. 

Our Leadership and Expertise

I am Dr. Jessica van Jaarsveld, the founder and driving force behind the EcoValues Advisory and our mission to foster environmental responsibility within corporate cultures. 


With a PhD in Environmental Ethics and more than a decade of research and advocacy in how nature should be valued, I offer unparalleled expertise in guiding companies towards sustainable futures. 


My extensive portfolio includes numerous academic publications and presentations worldwide, solidifying our foundational strategies for instilling sustainability as a cornerstone of corporate culture.

Keynote & Facilitation Services:

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

 This flagship keynote explores the personal and organisational 'why' behind sustainability efforts. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their role in creating a sustainable future, both as individuals and as part of a company-wide effort. 

Wellbeing Keynotes

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

For companies looking to boost employee wellbeing with a fresh perspective, enquire about our "Putting Down Roots" keynote. This unique session focuses on reconnecting individuals to nature as part of an innovative and topical approach to wellbeing.

Workshops for Lasting Change

Find Your ‘Why’ of Sustainability

Workshops for Lasting Change

 Our interactive sessions help your team connect at a deeper level with the goals of sustainability, turning it into a core company value that drives performance and engagement. 

Boost your existing sustainability efforts with a catalyst for deeper employee engagement

What People Say

 "Dr Jessica van Jaarsveld...has a compelling message that she delivers with great skill, rooted in a wealth of knowledge and with deep authenticity." 


 Dr Sharon King Gabrielides | Founder, CEO, Leadership Development & EQ Expert 


 "...the perfect blend of credible and conversational. Dr van Jaarsveld has all the clout to compel her audiences to pay attention and all the warmth to make them want to." 


 Tiffany Markman | Writer, Speaker, Trainer 

 "In a world rife with posturing, photoshop and fake, Jess is the real thing. 100% authentic...with a message that leaves one wanting to be a more real and involved human-being." 


 Dr Melodie de Jager | Founder, Author, Developmental Specialist

"Informative and inspiring in equal measure..." 


Graeme Codrington |CEO

The TomorrowToday Futures Institute

Navigating Sustainability with Integrity

Why This Matters:

In an era where companies are under increasing pressure to improve their ESG profiles, the key to success lies in employee engagement. Without true buy-in, sustainability initiatives may struggle to gain traction. 


We take you from compliance to commitment by empowering your team to connect with sustainability efforts at a deeper level. 

Our Approach:

Individual and Corporate Alignment

A Strategic Supplement to Your Current Investments

Individual and Corporate Alignment

 We facilitate workshops and keynotes that bridge the gap between personal and corporate motivations. 


By helping your employees discover their personal ‘why’ of sustainability, we create a ripple effect that embeds these values across the organisation. 


When people understand and resonate with the deeper reasons behind sustainability, their engagement naturally follows. 

Corporate Culture Integration

A Strategic Supplement to Your Current Investments

Individual and Corporate Alignment

 Real change happens when sustainability is woven into the fabric of your corporate culture. 


Our services help leaders articulate a compelling ‘why’ that resonates throughout every level of the company, boosting engagement and embedding environmental values that last. 

A Strategic Supplement to Your Current Investments

A Strategic Supplement to Your Current Investments

A Strategic Supplement to Your Current Investments

 Many organisations have already invested significant time and resources into sustainability initiatives, but without deep employee buy-in, these efforts can struggle to gain momentum. 


We complement your existing investments by helping to generate genuine engagement, ensuring that your sustainability initiatives move forward with enthusiasm and support from within. 

Why Work with us?

Long-term Strategic Advantage

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

 Our consultancy aids in structuring long-term sustainability goals that not only align with global standards but also anticipate future trends and regulations. This forward-thinking approach ensures that your business remains competitive and sustainable in a rapidly evolving market environment. 

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

We help elevate your brand by aligning it with the values of sustainability and responsibility. This enhanced reputation can attract new customers, satisfy investor criteria, and differentiate your company in competitive markets. 

Employee Satisfaction and Retention

Brand Enhancement and Market Positioning

Employee Satisfaction and Retention

Organizations that actively promote sustainability often see improved employee morale and loyalty. Our programs help make companies more attractive to top talent who prefer employers with strong environmental values.

Additional Areas of Research Expertise

Dr. Jessica van Jaarsveld has published academic papers and presented at international conferences on a diverse array of topics related to environmental values. 


At EcoValues Advisory, she leverages this extensive knowledge and research expertise to enhance our consulting services, offering specialized insights into several key areas. 


Upon request, the following supplementary topics can be incorporated into your session: 

Indigenous African Environmental Ethics

Indigenous African Environmental Ethics

Indigenous African Environmental Ethics

With a focus on the African ethical idea of Ukama (a partner concept to Ubuntu), these (sub-Saharan) African ethical frameworks offer guiding principles for relating to the environment in more sustainable - and traditionally African - ways. 

Human Development

Indigenous African Environmental Ethics

Indigenous African Environmental Ethics

Examining how sustainable practices can align with and support healthy community and economic advancement by looking at some of the leading theories of development today. 

Non-Economic Valuations

Ethics of Climate Change

Ethics of Climate Change

Exploring ways to appreciate and value nature beyond economic measures, enriching corporate sustainability narratives and practices. 

Ethics of Climate Change

Ethics of Climate Change

Ethics of Climate Change

 Addressing one of the most pressing global challenges, providing strategies to mitigate impact and adapt to changes in a responsible manner for current and future generations. 

Let us help you:

 Fuel Genuine Employee Buy-In and Transform Your Corporate Culture  

EcoValues Advisory can help foster an entrenched culture of sustainability within your organisation

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