Julian Crawford

Julian Crawford is a pioneer of sustainability in the UK and Australia. He is highly sought after as a sustainability strategy consultant, workshop facilitator and conference speaker.

He works as a leading advisor in the areas of sustainability strategy and reporting, social impact, climate change and energy.

Julian is a past-president of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) with its global Sustainability Certification program. He is a representative partner with Global Footprint Network and The Natural Step. As a Director with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services (2014-16) he was the interim CEO of the Australian Supply Chain Sustainability School and also responsible for a range of sustainability strategy, reporting and assurance projects.

These various roles give him outstanding global perspectives and experience in the rapidly evolving sustainability marketplace. His recent focus has been on a range of sustainability ‘thought leadership’ activities including circular economy, integrated reporting, conference speaking, publications, university lecturer etc.

Julian has a science and business background. Having originally studied zoology at Oxford University, England, he then worked internationally as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Previously, Julian has provided top level strategic advice across multiple sectors including Government, Financial Services, Property & Infrastructure and Utilities. Clients include: AAMI, AMP, ANZ, Aust Ethical, City of Sydney, Federal Govt, Fuji-Xerox, Goodman, Green Building Council, Lend Lease, Melbourne City Council, NSW Govt, Supply Chain Sustainability School, Westpac, WWF and Yarra Valley Water.

Specialties: Sustainability Strategies, Training, Education & Practices, Sustainability Director, Facilitation, Key note speaking.