Transforming technology businesses to be more just and regenerative.

Zest is an independent consultancy that offers sustainability and social impact solutions for companies that want to be a force for good.

Do you want to create meaningful impact, but not sure where to start?

We turn complex problems into manageable pieces. Don’t know where to start? No problem. We can help you uncover the good that’s already been done while highlighting areas for improvement.

Talent retention, employee engagement, brand value, and customer loyalty are just some of the benefits of integrating sustainability and social impact into your business model. We create value across the triple bottom line and turn lemons into lemonade.

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Our expertise

 
 
 

Impact strategy

Start walking the talk and build meaning into your business from the inside out.

 
 

B Corp certification

B Corp doesn’t have to be daunting. Let us get you certified and improve your score over time.

 
 

ESG reporting

GRI, SASB, UN SDG, WEF. We can navigate the alphabet soup to align your goals and communicate your impact.

 

This is just the beginning. We work with your teams in a variety of ways.

At Zest, we have the solutions.

Sustainability and social impact doesn’t have to be a far-fetched idea. Every company has the capacity to create change, and we can help you navigate it.

 

Our process

 

Why

Assess your business model and distinguish your higher purpose.

What

Collect and analyze the data to understand where you are and what needs improvement.

How

Backcast a holistic, long term, impact strategy.

Integrate

Bring your impact to life using the B Corp Impact Assessment.

Communicate

Remain accountable to your goals and progress through regular reporting.

Improve

Keep the momentum going and get better over time!

 

We are not reinventing the wheel. Our methods are tried, tested and true.

 

  • "Katie was instrumental in The Refinery House's B Corp recertification. Her expertise and project management made the entire process stress-free and remarkably smooth and we're happy to have gained an extra 10 points in the process."

    - Heidi Epp, Owner, Refinery House

  • “When we started sustainability and social impact, it was simply an idea. Katie ran with it and integrated purpose into the way that we conducted business. I am incredibly impressed with what she did for Fiix and I don’t think it would be where it is today without her. ”

    — Marc Castel, Founder at Fiix

  • “Katie was instrumental in the development and growth of Fiix. She helped transform our business model and culture to reflect our higher purpose and ensured we stayed committed to our goals. In the years that I worked with Katie, I can’t say enough good things.”

    — James Novak, CEO at Fiix

  • "Katie is a natural at what she does. She can build and execute a strategy, facilitate meaningful conversation, and inspire a workplace to be better."

    — Shane Skiffington, CCO at Fiix

Reach out

Curious to learn more? We are always open to chat. Connect with us here or feel free to email, call, text, or add us on LinkedIn.

katie[at]zestsolutions.ca
+1 (519) 217-2145

Stationed in the Pacific Northwest

Working worldwide