Tunley Environmental, the Leeds-based sustainability consultancy, has released a new practical guide designed to help executives move beyond environmental pledges and toward measurable action. Launched on 10 March, The Sustainability Leader’s Playbook: 101 follows the success of the firm’s previous scientific publication, shifting the focus from climate theory to corporate implementation.

Written by a team of PhD-level experts, the book incorporates first-hand insights from industry practitioners who have navigated the challenges of embedding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies at the board level. It is specifically tailored for C-suite executives, sustainability managers, and procurement heads grappling with complex global regulations.

The playbook covers a broad spectrum of modern business challenges, including:

Biodiversity and Water: Managing natural capital risks.

Carbon and Regulation: Navigating the evolving legal landscape.

Technology: The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and genetics in green transitions.

Brand: Maintaining credibility and avoiding "greenwashing."

Dr William Beer, CEO of Tunley Environmental, said: “Sustainability leaders are under immense pressure to deliver change at pace. This playbook is designed to act as a trusted companion, offering practical, evidence-based guidance that’s grounded in real-world experience.”

The launch reinforces Tunley’s position in the Yorkshire professional services sector, where it already provides carbon footprinting and life cycle assessments for an international client base. The firm’s mission remains focused on simplifying the science of sustainability to help organisations achieve "structured, achievable action."

The Sustainability Leader’s Playbook: 101 is now available for purchase via the Tunley Environmental website here.