About us
We believe businesses have the power to change the world for the better & we’re here to help, every step of the way.
We are a women-led sustainability agency
On a mission to accelerate the UN Sustainable Development Goals by helping your business positively impact people and our planet.
Why Cyd Connects?
What we bring to the table...
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Cyd Connects was founded by Jenn McGarrigle and Aisling Connaughtonafter many years working for some of the largest global corporations.
They both took the courageous leap to start Cyd Connects after Aisling completed her Masters in Social Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths.
Aisling and Jenn have always been passionate about accelerating social and environmental impact for the organisations they worked for and realised that many businesses needed help with their sustainability strategies.
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Cyd Connects is sector agnostic and works with businesses across numerous different industries to deliver sustainable solutions that are simple and effective.
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With expertise in B Corp Certification (we are B Leaders!), sustainability strategy, CSRD reporting, and ethical communications, we are committed to helping businesses of all sizes unlock their potential for positive impact.
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We take a holistic and solution-oriented approach and provide our clients with a clear roadmap to sustainable success.
Cyd [‘sid] noun
Family name from a past generation
A trail-blazing woman who was courageous and transformational in a time when women weren't allowed to take the lead.
Keep scrolling to meet our Change MakersConnect with our team
Aisling
Connaughton
Co-Founder
Chief Solutionist
Neurodiversity Advocate-
Background:
PR Director, Masters in Social Entrepreneurship, 15+ years in Beauty
Goal:
Learn to fly a helicopter with SAF (sustainable aviation fuel)
Jenn
McGarrigle
CEO
PTA Co-Chair
Korean Mom on a Mission-
Background:
Marketing & Brand Strategy, Social Media, PR & Communications
Goal:
Become an orange belt in Marital Arts and learn Korean
Sumalee
Erben Lamb
Sustainability Analyst
Project Manager
Aspiring Farmer-
Background:
Hospitality, Operations, Food Systems and Agriculture
Goal:
Build a market garden to provide fresh veg to my local community
Ellie
Clark
Sustainability Analyst
SoMe Coordinator
Gen Z Expert-
Background:
Fashion Buying and Marketing
Goal:
To complete my first Triathlon in 2024
Jamila Brown
Sustainability Strategist
Maria Koczorowska
B Corp Expert
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Background:
Social Entrepreneurship, B Corp Certfication, ESG Consulting & Strategy
Goal:
Support 100 companies in transition towards more sustainable business models
Tina Louise
Advisory Board Member
Manish Shah
Advisory Board Member
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Background:
Automated retail, tech & business strategy
Goal:
To inspire, support and coach aspiring business leaders to realise their potential.