OUR PURPOSE

We help leaders build resilient, competitive, future-proof organizations.

We are more than consultants — we are trusted partners.

ESG Partners empowers mid-market organizations to navigate the complexities of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices with confidence — and to leverage them for more resilient operations, stronger stakeholder trust, and long-term, sustainable performance.

We specialize in simplifying, integrating, and providing clarity around ESG to create actionable business strategies and effective tools that truly move the needle.

We are deeply invested in our clients’ success.

Our Atlantic Canadian roots define us, emphasizing the importance of trust, collaboration, and community in every client relationship. We are agile, responsive, and attuned to each client’s unique challenges and opportunities. We craft powerful, tailored strategies that our clients can implement with confidence, and help them make more informed business decisions with our focused, actionable insights.

We are at the forefront of ESG.

Our diverse team of ESG leaders have deep expertise in organizational strategy, climate and environmental science, carbon accounting and verification, corporate governance, sustainable finance, supply chain management, and sustainability reporting.

We understand the organizational, regional, and international implications that emerging sustainability requirements and growing expectations have on our economy — and how to mitigate the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with them. We continuously engage and collaborate with key sectors, organizations, and governments to build sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness throughout the business ecosystem.

OUR TEAM

ESG & sustainability consultants | sustainable finance, corporate governance, reporting & disclosure

Nancy Foran, FCPA, FCMA, C.Dir.

President & Founder

Nancy brings over 25 years of professional and executive experience to ESG Partners where she provides guidance to companies, investors, boards of directors and leadership teams as they incorporate ESG factors into strategies that create long-term, sustainable value. As a CPA, she effectively integrates ESG targets with financial goals.

With extensive local and international experience, she has worked with start-ups through to multinational organizations, investors, government and regulators, and has navigated regional, national and international complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

In addition to her professional qualifications, Nancy is also educated in the leading sustainability standards and frameworks including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the climate-focused TCFD and is an “FSA Credential Level 2 candidate in ESG” with the IFRS Foundation.

Nancy believes strongly in giving back to the communities where she lives and works, sits on local and international boards, and provides mentorship and guidance to new and emerging businesses and their leaders.

ESG & sustainability consultants | climate & environmental science, carbon accounting & verification

Holly Crawford, BES, MES

Consultant, Climate & Sustainability

Highly knowledgeable in climate modelling, resilience and adaptation, Holly brings expertise in carbon accounting, ESG strategy, data visualization, GIS, and the tracking of ESG and sustainability progress against targets.

Holly's sustainability experience ranges from supporting municipal and federal governments to working in engineering, academia, professional services and tech environments where she is adept at building strong relationships with clients.

She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, a Master of Environmental Studies, and several internationally-recognized professional certifications including Organizational GHG Accounting, Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting Standards, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

Holly supports our clients in developing GHG inventories, environmental strategies, ESG implementation plans, data management processes, and more.

ESG & sustainability consultants | supply chain management, ESG training, stakeholder engagement

Vanessa Noujaim, MBA, BA, BScH

Consultant, Supply Chain + Stakeholder Engagement

Vanessa is a Consultant with ESG Partners, where she brings expertise in risk management practices, with a focus on supply chains and ESG regulatory compliance. She is an avid researcher and provides sharp analytical skills in assessing industry trends and developments and their business case applications for our clients. Her past experience in research and market analysis provides her with particular strength in developing, conducting, and analyzing stakeholder engagement strategies and resulting feedback.

Vanessa holds a Master of Business Administration and a dual science/arts degree with an Honours certificate in biology. She is a member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), with a Supply Chain Procurement Certificate that reflects her ability to integrate sustainability considerations and ethical practices into procurement processes and supplier relationship management. Her ongoing engagement with ASCM resources ensures she stays current with best practices in responsible and resilient supply chain strategy.

Vanessa supports our clients in conducting comprehensive jurisdictional and environmental scans across multiple industries, assessing strategic and operational risks and opportunities, and seamlessly blends technical knowledge, sustainability expertise and business acumen to help guide companies.

ESG & sustainability consultants | organizational strategy, sustainability reporting, communications

Olivia McMackin

Manager, Business Development + Strategic Communications

For over a decade, Olivia has been providing expertise in strategic communications and operations management to organizations in the private sector and to provincial and federal leaders across Canada.

She has advised government Ministers, served as a communications lead with within the public and private sector, and has supported clients through complex challenges within a leading, national public relations firm. Olivia also understands, first-hand, the challenges business leaders face, having established a thriving first-in-Atlantic Canada retail company.

Olivia supports our clients in reputational risk management and effective sustainability communications, while also supporting the needs of our growing company.

Jennifer DeWare

Strategic Advisor, Organizational Effectiveness + Process Improvement

A seasoned strategic advisor and business transformation leader, Jen brings over two decades of experience driving impactful change across public and private sector organizations. Building on her expertise in strategic planning, change leadership, and performance transformation, Jen helps companies operationalize ESG priorities to thrive in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.

Known for her ability to synthesize big-picture thinking with tactical execution, Jen has led large-scale transformation initiatives in industries ranging from healthcare and financial services to government and technology. Her approach is grounded in clarity, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making, empowering clients to confidently move from insight to action. As President of Visualiiz Management Consulting Inc., she empowers leadership teams to drive long-term value through purpose-led strategy.

Jen is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and is actively involved in mentorship and community engagement initiatives that foster diverse talent and innovative thinking.

OUR PURPOSE

We help leaders build resilient, competitive, future-proof organizations.

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