What The Sustainability Community does

The Sustainability Community (TSC) is a UK-based event and membership platform founded in 2023 and headquartered in Leeds, England (company number 14927403). TSC convenes senior decision-makers from industry, investment, government and innovation through a programme of national conferences, private roundtables, and leadership dinners focused on accelerating clean industrial growth across the UK. The company operates a stated network of over 20,000 leaders and reports that more than 6,000 senior leaders attended its events over a two-year period.

The core product surface is a portfolio of branded conference properties — ReGeneration Earth, Clean Energy UK, Circular Economy UK, Green Finance UK, Future Cities & Transport, Clean Industrial Growth Investment Summit, Future of Food & Farming, and Yorkshire Sustainability Week — supported by tiered membership packages, digital webinars delivered via Streamyard, private roundtables and leadership dinners. The underlying technology stack is standard B2B marketing and webinar tooling (HubSpot, Streamyard, Google Analytics, EcoSend) rather than proprietary platform IP. TSC is positioned as a convening and ecosystem-orchestration layer rather than a software vendor.

Revenue is generated across three streams: one-time B2B event ticket sales (non-refundable, excluding VAT), recurring annual membership subscriptions (12-month minimum contracts with automatic renewal and tiered complementary event places), and event sponsorship and partnership packages. Customers are segmented across senior corporate decision-makers, investors and capital providers, government and policy makers, and innovators/startups. The company is actively expanding from its Yorkshire base into six to eight major UK regions between 2025 and 2026, anchored by partnerships with HM Government, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, regional Net Zero Hubs and multiple Combined Authorities. Revenue, headcount detail beyond the 1-10 band, and funding history are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

The Sustainability Community

Legal name

The Sustainability Community

Website

https://thesustainabilitycommunity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sustainability Community is a UK-based event and membership platform, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Leeds, that convenes senior leaders from industry, investment, government and innovation through national conferences, roundtables and leadership dinners to accelerate clean industrial growth across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Business Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Sustainability conferences
• Clean energy events
• Circular economy summits
• Green finance events
• B2B networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: B2B event tickets sold to delegates attending conferences such as ReGeneration Earth, Clean Energy UK, Circular Economy UK, and Investment Summits. Tickets are non-refundable and priced excluding VAT.
2. Membership Subscriptions: 12-month minimum contract membership offering different tiers with complementary event places, access to networks and leadership gatherings. Membership auto-renews annually with one month cancellation notice required.
3. Event Sponsorship & Partnerships: Partnership opportunities including event sponsorships, workshop hosting, talks, webinars, networking sessions, advertorial content on website and email marketing campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Sustainability Community (TSC) operates a B2B event and membership platform that organises national conferences, private roundtables, leadership dinners, and webinars across themes including clean energy, circular economy, future cities and transport, green finance, future of food and farming, and industrial decarbonisation. It connects senior decision-makers from industry, investment, government, and innovation, with revenue generated through event ticket sales, paid TSC Membership subscriptions, and event sponsorship and partnership packages.

Product overview

The Sustainability Community (TSC) operates as a multi-event platform and membership organization rather than a single software product. The core offering consists of national and regional conference series including ReGeneration Earth, Clean Energy UK, Circular Economy UK, Future Cities & Transport, Clean Industrial Growth Investment Summit, Green Finance UK, Future of Food & Farming, and Yorkshire Sustainability Week. These are complemented by digital webinars delivered via Streamyard, private roundtables, and leadership dinners. TSC also offers tiered membership packages that provide access to event tickets, networks, and resources. The platform serves as a convening mechanism connecting industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators rather than providing a standalone software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReGeneration Earth: National conference focused on regeneration and sustainable industrial growth
• Clean Energy UK
• Circular Economy UK
• Green Finance UK
• Future Cities & Transport
• Clean Industrial Growth Investment Summit
• Future of Food & Farming

Products and services

• ReGeneration Earth A flagship national conference series convened by TSC for senior leaders across industry, investment, government, and innovation focused on the UK clean industrial transition.
• Clean Energy UK A themed summit series dedicated to the UK clean energy sector, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers around deployment, policy, and investment themes.
• Circular Economy UK A themed summit series focused on the UK circular economy, convening corporates, investors, and policymakers around resource productivity, reuse, and waste reduction.
• Future Cities & Transport A themed summit series covering decarbonisation, mobility, and urban innovation across UK cities and transport systems.
• Clean Industrial Growth Investment Summit An investor-focused summit convening institutional investors, growth funds, and corporate venturers around UK clean industrial growth opportunities.
• Green Finance UK A themed summit series covering UK green finance, sustainable capital deployment, and alignment between investors, corporates, and policymakers.
• Future of Food & Farming A themed summit series addressing innovation, sustainability, and investment across the UK food and farming value chain.
• Yorkshire Sustainability Week A regional flagship summit series produced by TSC for Yorkshire-based sustainability leaders, recognised as Best Sustainability Event at the 2025 Conference Awards.
• TSC Membership Annual subscription program giving members access to TSC events, webinars, and community resources under published membership terms, with paid and free attendance pathways.
• TSC Webinars Online webinar series produced and broadcast by TSC using Streamyard, covering sustainability, clean energy, green finance, and related themes for the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 senior leaders attended TSC events across the UK over two years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

98 partnerships are on record, tiered key national partner, key regional partner, headline partner, carbon offset partner, headline sponsor, strategic partner, innovation partner, data partner, sponsor, stage sponsor, sponsor & exhibitor, member, clean energy uk partner, green finance uk sponsor, workshop sponsor, exhibitor, carbon reduction partner, clean energy uk sponsor, partner, community member, green finance uk exhibitor, regional partner, community partner, youth partnership, youth partner, creative partner, av partner, print partner and drinks evening partner.

• HM Governmentkey national partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerKey National Partner for TSC events and conferences, providing government-level support and endorsement for clean industrial growth initiatives across the UK.
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zerokey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department partnering on energy security and net zero initiatives, supporting TSC's clean energy conferences and investment summits.
• Greater South East Net Zero Hubkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNet Zero Hub partnership supporting regional clean energy transition initiatives across the Greater South East region.
• Leeds City Councilkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority partnership supporting Yorkshire-based sustainability events including Yorkshire Sustainability Week.
• Midlands Net Zero Hubkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNet Zero Hub partnership supporting Midlands region decarbonisation and clean energy initiatives.
• Net Zero North East Englandkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership supporting North East England's net zero ambitions and clean energy transition.
• North East Combined Authoritykey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined authority partnership for regional economic development and clean industrial growth in North East England.
• North West Net Zero Hubkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNet Zero Hub partnership supporting North West England's decarbonisation and clean energy initiatives.
• South West Net Zero Hubkey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNet Zero Hub partnership supporting South West England's sustainability and net zero initiatives.
• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authorityheadline partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadline Partner for Green Finance UK conference, supporting regional investment and clean energy financing initiatives.
• West Midlands Combined Authorityheadline partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadline Partner for Circular Economy UK Conference 2026, supporting West Midlands sustainability initiatives.
• West Yorkshire Combined Authorityheadline partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadline Partner supporting regional sustainability and clean growth initiatives across West Yorkshire.
• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authoritykey regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for roundtable discussions and insight papers on refreshing the route map to net zero for the region.
• Make It Wildcarbon offset partnerOthersCarbon Offset Partner working to restore nature and tackle climate change through tree planting and habitat creation across the UK. Planting native trees on protected nature reserves to absorb carbon dioxide and create biodiverse woodlands.
• University of Leedsheadline sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline sponsor for Yorkshire Sustainability Week, bringing interdisciplinary research on climate change and sustainability.
• Sustainability West Midlandsstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent not-for-profit membership community with over 200 cross sector members providing sustainability advice.
• Connected Places Catapultinnovation partnerTechnology or IntegrationUK's innovation accelerator for transport and built environment, helping commercialise emerging technologies.
• The Data Citydata partnerTechnology or IntegrationUK-based data provider and SaaS platform focusing on emerging sectors, high growth companies, and innovation clusters.
• Northern PowergridsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectricity distribution network operator for North of England, investing to modernise the grid and enable decarbonisation.
• ENGIEstage sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerStage sponsor providing renewable energy solutions to businesses, committed to 100% renewable by 2030.
• EquanssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading provider of sustainable regeneration services in UK, providing low-carbon energy solutions and technical services.
• Mitsubishi ElectricsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK manufacturer of Ecodan air source heat pumps delivering efficient renewable heating to homes.
• SeverfieldsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest structural steel fabrication Group in UK and Europe, supporting ReGeneration Earth event.
• Pocketworkssponsor & exhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerApp development company helping purpose-led brands with mobile experiences and digital platforms.
• GW Powersponsor & exhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerMechanical and electrical engineers specialising in building services and infrastructure, including commercial solar installation.
• FastnedsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding and operating network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles across Europe.
• Fleet EvolutionmemberGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes helping organisations adopt electric vehicles.
• Ecotricity BusinesssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen energy supplier and founder of the green energy movement, committed to ending fossil fuel use.
• Ortus EnergysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with businesses to design, fund and deliver large-scale rooftop and estate-based solar projects.
• Community Power SolutionssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelops megawatt-scale onshore wind turbines through community and shared ownership models.
• ICAEWsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChartered accountants representing over 208,000 members and students worldwide.
• Gowling WLGsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational law firm with over 1,400 legal professionals providing sector-focused legal services.
• BrabnerssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPurpose-led independent law firm and B Corp providing full-service legal offering.
• Square One Law LLPclean energy uk partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial law firm and certified B Corp supporting energy sector clients with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Darlington.
• TechforGoodsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's only IT supplier that is both certified B Corp and Social Enterprise, offsetting emissions of every product sold.
• BeyondlysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerB Corp certified environmental compliance consultancy helping businesses with environmental choices.
• EarthchainsponsorTechnology or IntegrationIntelligent digital platform automating carbon accounting from primary business data.
• Snugggreen finance uk sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital platform simplifying home energy efficiency with home improvement plans and grant eligibility checking.
• Power Roll LimitedsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK company developing low cost, ultra-lightweight flexible solar PV film with over 150 patents.
• Refoodworkshop sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's leading food waste recycler with anaerobic digestion sites turning waste into renewable energy.
• SeaGrownsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPioneers ocean restoration through offshore seaweed cultivation sequestering carbon and enhancing biodiversity.
• The Woodland TrustexhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest woodland conservation charity in UK, protecting and restoring woodlands since 1972.
• Oxfam GBsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal movement fighting inequality with 560 shops and two hubs nationwide powered by 20,000 volunteers.
• The Vegan SocietysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered charity and oldest vegan organisation in UK, founded 1944, making veganism mainstream.
• S2S GroupexhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT Asset Disposal company with 16+ certifications specialising in secure, sustainable IT recycling.
• ReFoodsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's leading food waste recycler with anaerobic digestion sites producing renewable energy.
• GaiaLenssponsorTechnology or IntegrationAI solutions platform providing tools for data management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
• CSXsponsorTechnology or IntegrationProvides monitoring and audit data for carbon, biodiversity and nature metrics in supply chains.
• DecernasponsorTechnology or IntegrationProvides BringAbout web app for Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21 compliance.
• SmartCarboncarbon reduction partnerTechnology or IntegrationHelps organisations achieve Net Zero with five-step guided reporting programme integrating training, software and consultancy.
• C3 GroupsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainability consulting firm in Yorkshire specialising in net zero strategies and green grant funding.
• SY Ecofit CICsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise delivering decarbonisation projects across South Yorkshire including retrofit services.
• Advance Northumberlandclean energy uk sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty investment and development business owned by Northumberland County Council.
• Tomson ConsultingpartnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental consultancy founded in 2016 specialising in low-carbon energy, biodiversity and sustainability projects.
• Oh Yes! Net ZerosponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrowing community of over 170 businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire working on net zero action.
• Green EconomysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides funded advice, training and support to grow green technologies sector in West Yorkshire.
• FlotillasponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides bespoke sustainable strategy solutions helping businesses engage workforce and reduce costs.
• Harvest Green DevelopmentssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerB Corp certified renewable energy company delivering commercial solar, battery storage and EV charging.
• Global Energy Systems and Technology Ltdcommunity memberGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish renewable energy company designing and manufacturing Air Source Heat Pumps with 50+ years experience.
• HMX UKgreen finance uk exhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplier of Hydromx heat transfer fluid delivering up to 35% energy and carbon savings.
• WhirlisponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCircular economy platform for toys and household goods through subscription and marketplace services.
• Yellowgrid & ZenergyexhibitorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint venture delivering energy management software, smart microgrid technology, and bespoke solar solutions.
• Invest Newcastleregional partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment promotion agency for Newcastle, Gateshead and North East England driving economic growth.
• Leeds Beckett UniversitysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerResearch university with strategic theme on Greener Sustainable Communities supporting businesses.
• AD:VenturesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides tailored support programme for ambitious new businesses under 3 years old in West Yorkshire.
• Barnsley CollegesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerFurther and higher education institution with Clean Energy Training Centre opening January 2026.
• The City of Liverpool CollegesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiverpool's largest further education college with over 14,000 students.
• Great Manchester Chamber of CommercesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest accredited Chamber of Commerce in UK with over 3,500 members.
• Liverpool Chamber of CommercesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnects businesses across Liverpool City Region to local, national and international networks.
• Warrington Chamber PlussponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness chamber supporting local businesses for over 150 years with 200+ events annually.
• Isle of Man Chamber of CommercesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerIsland's leading business community representing 450+ member organisations.
• Downtown In BusinesssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning business membership organisation connecting companies across UK.
• SimAnalyticasponsorTechnology or IntegrationSpecialising in place-based digital twins for decarbonisation and climate resilience.
• Circular Economy InstitutesponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspires and empowers professionals worldwide in circular economy through training and accreditation.
• Chartered Institution of Wastes ManagementsponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body for resource and waste management with over 8,000 members.
• Climate AmbassadorssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatches volunteers with education settings to develop climate action plans, funded by Department for Education.
• Incredible Ediblecommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCreates kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
• Ahead Partnershipyouth partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPassionate about enabling young people to achieve full potential through employer partnerships.
• Constructive Futuresyouth partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpowering young talent in built environment, bridging skills gap.
• SAILsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNot for profit supporting creative and cultural industries with environmental sustainability.
• Samara Studiocreative partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign collective helping purpose-driven organisations reach new audiences.
• Alrose Productionsav partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerFull production services for conferences, exhibitions and events including AV, video, sound and lighting.
• iMAGECOprint partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's leading wide-format print and signage company with sustainable product portfolio.
• Events Hire YorkshiresponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplier of games, decor and accessories for corporate events across Yorkshire.
• madeby.studiosponsorTechnology or IntegrationDigital agency specialising in sustainable websites and applications.
• Gains AgencysponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmail automation marketing consultant focusing on sustainable campaigns.
• Halston B2BsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist B2B marketing agency helping high tech and heavy industry find sustainable narrative.
• Urban PlanterssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's leading interior landscaping company offering horticultural solutions and biodiversity consultancy.
• Four Jaw Manufacturing AnalyticssponsorTechnology or IntegrationTurns live machine data into insights for manufacturers to improve productivity and reduce energy waste.
• People Planet Pintdrinks evening partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInformal networking events over drinks for sustainability discussions locally.
• Research RetoldsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist communications company bridging gap between research and society.
• Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+)exhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training training PhD students for Net Zero careers.
• Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI)exhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative technology for commercial and environmental applications including pyrolysis and biochar production.
• Built Environment Shared Apprenticeship ServicesponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative consortium of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies in built environment sector.
• Alliance for Sustainable Building ProductssponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit promoting sustainable building products with 170+ cross-sector members.
• Air Source CoverssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplies performance tested ASHP and HVAC covers.
• BindEthicssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeveloped Ecohesive food waste-derived bio adhesives reducing CO2 footprint by 80%.
• The Library of Lost ConnectionssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerStock of books curated by regenerative designer for reconnection with nature.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Westminster Forum Projects: UK policy-focussed conferences and briefings connecting government, industry, and stakeholders. Comparable to TSC in convening policymakers and senior leaders in the UK, though with a broader policy remit beyond sustainability.

Direct peers

• Sustainable Brands: Global community and conference business for sustainable brand and business leaders. Comparable to TSC's community/event model targeting sustainability decision-makers, though with a stronger brand-and-consumer lens.
• Climate Action: Organizes climate and sustainability summits and publications aimed at corporates, governments, and investors. Directly comparable to TSC's convening role across climate, energy, and investment audiences.
• Ethical Corporation: Runs sustainability and ESG conferences and digital content for corporate sustainability and ESG leaders. Comparable in event-driven sustainability content and senior-decision-maker audience.
• BusinessGreen: UK business publication covering sustainability and clean technology, with associated events and awards. Comparable to TSC in UK sustainability audience and in combining editorial content with convening activity.
• GreenBiz: Major US-based sustainability media and events platform running flagship conferences and webinars for sustainability and clean-energy leaders. Closely comparable to TSC in audience (corporate sustainability decision-makers) and business model (event + content + membership).
• Net Zero Investor: UK-focused digital media and events platform for sustainable investment and net-zero finance. Directly comparable to TSC's Green Finance UK and Clean Industrial Growth Investment Summit in audience and format.
• edie: UK-based sustainability media and events business for sustainability and net-zero professionals. Comparable to TSC in UK focus, sustainability audience, and blended content/event/membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Reuters Events: Large B2B events business running sustainability, climate, and energy conferences globally. Comparable to TSC in event format and audience, but with materially larger scale, broader international footprint, and a portfolio beyond pure sustainability.

Emerging players

• The Business Debate: UK organiser of business leadership events and roundtables. Comparable to TSC in B2B event format and senior-executive audience, though less specialised in sustainability themes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-community

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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