Kate is growing a region-first green economy platform with no outside funding
When Kate Hutchinson walked through fire – literally – she found her purpose on the other side. From a single event in Yorkshire, she’s built The Sustainability Community into a 12,000-strong network accelerating the green economy across the UK. Her region-first model puts local voices at the heart of national change, proving that transformation doesn’t have to come from the centre. With no outside funding, she’s built momentum through story-led events, inclusive strategy, and a steadfast belief in people. “Not everything good happens in London,” she says. “And the journey to net zero must be led region by region.” This is what good growth looks like.