Jessica Ferrow

Jessica Ferrow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sustainability strategist | Impact Reporting | Advisor to B Corps | Co founder of Twelve, a certified B Corp

  • Education

    • Oakham School

      1999 - 2004
      International Baccalaureate

      Activities and Societies: English, French, Economics, Environmental Systems, Maths, Theatre Studies Head of House, Upper School Prefect, Captain of Girls 1st XI Football, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. IB extended essay title " What was the effect of the SARS epidemic on the economies of China and Singapore?"

    • British International School - Jakarta, Indonesia

      1996 - 1999
    • Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

      2007 - 2008
      Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Françaises Law
    • University of Leeds

      2005 - 2009
      Law and French LLB Law, French

      Activities and Societies: Law Society, French Society, People and Planet. Dissertation title: "The EU Emissions Trading scheme: effective legal tool or a load of hot air?"

    • University of Bath

      2014 - 2014
      Environmental Management & Assessment CPD Unit Engineering
  • Experience

    • Natural England

      Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
      Administration, Wildlife Department
    • Altereco Alternative Energy Solutions Ltd

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Renewables Project Coordinator
    • Low Carbon South West

      Apr 2012 - Jul 2015
      • Go Green Project Manager

        Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      • Network Coordinator

        Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
    • Context Group

      Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
      Sustainability Analyst and Project Manager
    • Self Employed

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
      Sustainability Strategist and Consultant
    • Kin&Co

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
      Consultant
    • Woke & Confused

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
      Podcast Co-Founder

      The more you know about how f****d the planet is, the more confusing life gets. So I went and launched a podcast with the brilliant Livvy Drake to explore the environmental dilemmas of our time - and how to respond to the daily existential crises that we all face. Listen now!

    • Bristol Green Capital Partnership

      May 2019 - May 2023
      Elected Director

      The Bristol Green Capital Partnership is a unique network of more than 1000 member organisations that have pledged to work towards making Bristol a sustainable city with a high-quality of life for all. As their CIC's member-elected non-executive director, I sit on their board and provide strategic oversight to help them achieve their mission. I also co-chair their Bristol Climate Leaders Group.

    • Bristol One City Environment Board

      Jul 2019 - May 2023
      Board Member

      I am a member of this working group of 15-20 sustainability leaders and experts from around the city, chaired by the Mayor of Bristol, to help Bristol become a net zero carbon city by 2030.

    • Twelve

      Jan 2020 - now
      Co-Founder and Director

      Twelve helps purpose-driven businesses respond to the climate and ecological crisis. By specialising in impactful sustainability strategies, compelling communications and everything to do with B Corp, we support leaders to take bold action.

    • Catalyse Change CIC

      Jun 2020 - now
      Advisory Board Member and Mentor

      Catalyse Change is a Bristol-based social enterprise supporting girls and young women into careers in sustainability. I'm delighted to sit on their board of advisors to help mentor, inspire and support the next generation of change-makers.

    • Kinectid

      Jan 2021 - now
      Board Advisor

      Kinectid's mission is to decarbonise homes and businesses.Replacing outdated equipment with low carbon technologies like heat pumps, electric vehicle charge points, solar panels, and energy storage, Kinectid is bringing the power of renewable energy to the UK.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AIEMA Associate Member

      IEMA - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
    • B Leader Training

      B Lab UK
      May 2020