Sustainability for lasting impact
TrueEmbed is a boutique, founder-led sustainability consultancy. Aligned with recognised standards and best practice, and built for real-world decision-making, I partner with leadership teams to turn sustainability ambition into clear priorities, practical momentum, and measurable progress.
“Sustainability only creates value when it’s lived – not layered on. I help organisations make it part of how they think, lead and work.”
Jana Nikolin · 10 years in sustainability · UK & Germany · Consulting + in-house experience
How I support leadership teams
I help organisations build sustainability that is credible, owned and embedded – from direction-setting to delivery.
Priorities, strategy & roadmaps
Governance, accountability, and embeddedness into systems
Culture activation, leadership alignment & inclusive workplaces
Reporting & scrutiny readiness
Investor & portfolio support
IN FOCUS
Sustainability Strategy Briefing
Not sure where to start with sustainability – or how to regain momentum? The Sustainability Strategy Briefing brings focus, clarity, and direction to move forward with confidence.
The Sustainability Strategy Briefing is a focused, insight-rich session designed to give leadership teams clarity on what sustainability really means for their business – and how to move forward with confidence.
In just 90 minutes, I’ll translate complex trends, standards, and stakeholder expectations into clear relevance for your company. You’ll see where competitors are focusing, which regulations are shaping your sector, and where your biggest risks – and opportunities – lie.
Tailored to your sector and maturity level, this session leaves you with a sharper understanding of what matters most, and a clear direction for next steps.
IN FOCUS
Sustainability Culture Pulse
Culture is where sustainability lives – or stalls. The Pulse reveals how your people experience and engage with sustainability across the organisation, giving you the insight to turn strategy into lasting performance.
A concise, insight-driven assessment that blends data and dialogue, the Pulse measures how sustainability is understood, felt, and acted on day to day. Through a focused survey and select interviews, it pinpoints where culture drives momentum – and where it holds it back.
Each Pulse delivers a clear Sustainability Culture Maturity Score – paired with qualitative insights that explain the “why” behind the numbers. The result: a sharp, actionable picture of your organisation’s readiness to embed sustainability, and a tailored roadmap to move it forward.
40%
of executives find balancing growth & ESG challenging.
70%
of employees lack belief that their personal actions can make a difference at work.
93%
of employees lack confidence in applying their company’s sustainability strategy to their work.
52%
of employees suspect that their employer is likely to greenwash.
IN FOCUS
Investor & Portfolio Sustainability
I help funds and their holdings meet rising ESG expectations – aligning strategy, data, and communication so value is protected and exit opportunities are strengthened.
Investor-Ready Portfolios
I guide portfolio companies to understand exactly what investors expect and shape their ESG strategy and communications around those requirements. This includes clear, investor-focused updates for board and shareholder meetings.
Tailored Investor Engagement
I enable investors and private-equity firms to set and communicate sustainability expectations across their portfolios – through customised workshops, one-to-one guidance, or concise ESG-requirement manuals.
ESG Exit Preparation
I work with management teams 12–18 months before a planned sale or IPO to design an Exit-Ready Sustainability Roadmap covering strategy, governance, and disclosures – ensuring ESG performance stands up to data-room reviews and due diligence.
