Emma Shaw has a diverse work experience in the field of social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and consulting. Emma is currently working as an Expert Contributor at Considered Capital. In 2022, they started working as a Social Enterprise Advisor & Campaigner, where they deliver talks and workshops on mission-led business and funding models.
Emma Shaw is also the Co-founder of Library of Things, an all-women led social enterprise focused on reducing wasteful consumption by promoting borrowing over buying. Emma played a key role in establishing the organization in 2014 and has helped it expand to 12 locations in London and the South-East.
In the past, they have worked as a Consultant at Civic.co, where they delivered workshops with NGOs and was involved in project management, fundraising, and strategy. Emma also worked as a Consultant Senior Analyst at Future Cities Catapult, delivering the 'Smart City Academy' and facilitating a team to provide sustainable solutions for cities. Additionally, they worked as a Researcher at Future Cities Catapult, playing a crucial role in the organization's initial development and growth.
Other roles in their work experience include positions at IIED, Trucost, Good Energy Group PLC, and Sainsbury's, where they focused on sustainable communications, sustainable investment, sustainable energy, and sustainable food, respectively.
Emma Shaw completed their Master's degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge from 2009 to 2012. Emma then pursued a Master's degree in Leadership for Sustainable Development ('School of Systems Change') at Forum for the Future from 2012 to 2013.
August, 2014 - present